Hi Linda
Subsequent to Len’s email, I’ve found another wedding record. 9 October 1894, Dungannon. George Loftus (farmer, widower) – Tullaghmore, Donaghendry married Lizzie Mccullagh (reeler, spinster) – Brackaville. Father of George – John Loftus (labourer). Father of Lizzie - James Mccullagh (labourer) Witness: Robert G Loftus (!!!) and Maggie Mccullough All potentially useful pieces of your genealogy puzzle!! Cora-Ann From: CoTyroneList [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Cora-Ann Wilson Sent: Tuesday, 30 January 2018 1:47 PM To: 'Linda Kennedy' <[email protected]>; [email protected] Subject: Re: [CoTyroneMailingList] Loftus info Hi Linda GEORGE LOFTUS I searched briefly but unsuccessfully for your George but the below 1901 census record may be his parents ie father John Loftus (Gortgones, Tuyllyniskan, Co.Tyrone). John’s year of birth would be about 1839 and his wife Rachel (Harrison – see below)1841. Based on the census information, I found a birth records for Anne Kittle (also Kyttle) for 6 Feb 1891. (Mother Mary Jane Loftus; father Edward Kettle (Broom Maker), Coalisland, Co.Tyrone) Plus Robert Kettle – b. 5 May 1889.(NB. Mother’s surname recorded as Lofthouse!). Also Eliza Jane – b.23 April 1893; and William James (not present on census) 23 Aug 1895. All children of Mary Jane Loftus and Robert Kettle. Mary Jane Loftis age 20 (NB another spelling!) married Edward Kittle age 22 (this surname is spelled numerous ways in different records – typical of Irish records of this era) on 13 May 1889 in Coalisland. Mary Jane’s father is John Loftis. Mary Jane was probably a sister of George Loftus/ Robert George Loftus. It is unusual to have two living brothers with the same names so is it possible that they are the same person? Usually that only happens when one child dies and the next child is called after him/her. And it was not uncommon for people to be known by their second name ie Robert George Loftus may have been known as “George”. Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head Religion Loftus John 62 Male Head of Family Irish Church Loftus Rachl 60 Female Wife Irish Church Loftus Francis 25 Male Son Irish Church Kittle Robt 10 Male Grand Son Irish Church Kittle Annie 9 Female Grand Daughter Irish Church Kittle Eliza Jane 7 Female Grand Daughter Irish Church I also searched for Robert George Loftus and found a baptism record (Rootsireland). He was the son of the above John Loftus and Rachel (Harrison). Mary Jane Loftus, his sister (above) was born about 1869. Robert George Loftus Date of Birth: 10-Oct-1877 Date of Baptism: 16-Oct-1877 Address: Ballynakelly Parish/District: COALISLAND Gender: Male County TYRONE Father: John Loftus Mother: Rachel Harrison Occupation: Labourer Sponsor 1 / Informant 1: Mary Jane Ballynakelly Sponsor 2 / Informant 2: Also another baptism record for a junior Robert George Loftus, the son of Francis Loftus in the census record above. Name: Robert George Loftus Date of Birth: 03-Jun-1911 Registration Date: 13-Jun-1911 Address: Linen Hall Street Armagh Parish/District: ARMAGH Gender: Male County ARMAGH Denomination: Civil Parish / District Father: Francis Loftus Mother: Annie Maria Miller Occupation: Boot Maker Sponsor 1 / Informant 1: Annie Maria Loftus Sponsor 2 / Informant 2: These records are from Rootsireland. The spelling variations make it a bit tricky searching but you get used to it over time and second guess what the recorders wrote down. Good luck Cora-Ann From: CoTyroneList [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Linda Kennedy Sent: Tuesday, 30 January 2018 9:26 AM To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Subject: [CoTyroneMailingList] Loftus info Hi. I'm looking for information regarding George Loftus of Dungannon. He had a brother Robert George Loftus. I'm doing a family genealogy and I can't find George's full name or the name of his mother. His wife was Elizabeth McCullough and his father's name was John. And of course I'd like the date of birth and death for his parents if possible. George died of Gastric Catarrgh February 12, 1901 in Belfast. His wife 'Lizzie' returned to Brackaville for a time and then moved to Belfast again. Any info will be greatly appreciated. -- Linda Kennedy
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