Ride on a Tramcar Through Belfast 1901
Posted by Brian J Best in Photographic on 24 August 2010
This film is part of the Mitchell and Kenyon collection – an amazing visual record of everyday life in Britain at the beginning of the twentieth century.
Notice for Wade, Elizabeth Sarah (Sally) (Nee Best)
Posted by Brian J Best in Best on 9 June 2010
WADE, ELIZABETH SARAH (SALLY) (Nee BEST) – Died June 3, 2010, in hospital, after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family, dearly-beloved wife of the late Billy Wade, Gortlane Drive, Greenisland, much-loved and loving mum of Lillian, Carol, Norah, Freda, Mandy and William, also a loving mother-in-law and devoted grandmother and great-grandmother. A Service of Thanksgiving for her life will be held in Mulhollands Funeral Home, 39-41 Irish Quarter South, Carrickfergus, on Sunday 6th June 2010 at 2.00 p.m. Interment afterwards in Victoria Cemetery. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her entire family circle. God saw her getting weary and cure was not to be, He put His arms around her and whispered come to Me.
Additional Notices for Wade, Elizabeth (Sally)
WADE, ELIZABETH SARAH – Passed away June 3, 2010, loving mother of Carol, granddaughter Yvonne and Emma, grandson David and great-granddaughter Lexi. God really picked the best this time.
WADE, ELIZABETH SARAH – Passed away June 3, 2010, loving mother of Lillian, son-in-law John, grandson Anthony, Michelle, great-grandchildren Harry and Ava. Peace, perfect peace.
WADE, ELIZABETH SARAH – God took her home June 3, 2010. God’s Garden is now complete. Love you Granny, I will miss you forever. Love always from granddaughter Jacqui, husband Anthony and great-grandchildren Dylan, Samantha and Gareth.
WADE, ELIZABETH (SALLY) – Died June 3, 2010. Deepest sympathy to Carol and family on the death of her mother Sally, from Kathleen Chambers and family at home and abroad. Peace after suffering.
WADE, ELIZABETH SARAH – Passed away June 3, 2010. Heavenly Father hear my prayer, guide our mother with tender care, dear Shepherd don’t leave her alone, love her in Heaven as we do at home. We will all miss you very much. Daughter Mandy, partner Thomas, grandsons Simon and Matthew, granddaughters Ashley and Rachel and your little star Leah.
New Website
Posted by Brian J Best in Uncategorized on 19 April 2010
I have been using wordpress for a while now but to better display and organise family information I am currently building a new section to the website. I will continue to use this blog as a news feed to quickly post information as I get it.
You can view this here. There may be a few glitches as i’m only getting started.
Family Map
Posted by Brian J Best in Best, Progress Update, Teeney on 18 April 2010
You will find a continually updated Google Map below containing location markers from reference materials I have found. I have found the use of maps invaluable in locating family hotspots. Where address no longer exist on current maps I have searched old maps and estimated their modern equivalent locations with good success.
You can also use this link to view the map at a larger scale directly in Google Maps.
Albert Campbell Teeney – WW1 Service Record
Posted by Brian J Best in Uncategorized on 18 April 2010
The following is a timeline compiled from Albert Teeneys Military Service records.
1st Enlistment – Alfred Teeney 1912
View PDF of Service Record Here.
29th August 1912
Joined the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers 4th Battalion.* Regimental No. 2816, Alfred Teeney.
4th (Extra Reserve) Battalion:
August 1914: in Enniskillen. Moved on mobilisation to Lough Swilly and in October 1914 to Buncrana. Had a period in 1916 in Clonmany but returned to Buncrana. Absorbed the 3rd (Reserve) Bn in April 1918.
30th August 1912
Description of Alfred Teeney on Enlistment. Declared FIT for the Army Reserve 29th August 1912 in Belfast and approved 30th August 1912. Posted as Private.
Description of Alferd Teeney on enlistment.
- Height: 5ft 4 1/2″
- Weight: 107lbs
- Chest Measurement: Girth when fully expanded 33″/ range of expansion 4″
- Eyes: Blue
- Hair: Light Brown
- Birth mark right side of back
- Pulse 80
10th September 1912
Station: Enniskillen
Discharged in consequence of “having made a mis-statement as to age on enlistment.
Character on discharge: Good
TEENEY & MORROW Family Tree WiP
Posted by Brian J Best in Genealogy, Morrow, Progress Update, Teeney on 17 April 2010
Click on the image to view full tree... Then click to enlarge.
TEENEY, MARY (MAY) – February 16th, 2010, passed away peacefully at her home.
Posted by Brian J Best in Clarke, Teeney on 18 February 2010
TEENEY, MARY (MAY) (Nee CLARKE) – February 16th, 2010, passed away peacefully at her home, late of 59 Iniscarn Drive, Newtownabbey. Dearly loved wife of the late Albert Teeney, much-loved mother of Son Albert and Daughter-in-law Margaret and Daughter Marilyn, also a loving Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. Flowers welcome. Service will take place on Friday 19th February 2010 from her home at 1.00 p.m. with Funeral afterwards at Carnmoney Cemetery at 2.00 p.m. Safe with the Angels.
TEENEY, MARY (MAY) – Passed away February 16, 2010, peacefully, at her home, dearly-loved mother of Marilyn and grandsons Brian and Paul. God saw you getting weary, the hill too steep to climb, He put His arms around you and whispered peace be thine.
TEENEY, MARY (MAY) (Nee CLARKE) – Died February 16, 2010. Will be sadly missed by her loving son Al and daughter-in-law Margaret. It broke our hearts to lose you but you did not go alone, for part of us went with you Mum, the day God called you Home. Sleep peacefully Mum.
TEENEY, MARY (MAY) – Died February 16, 2010, loving granny to her three granddaughters Louise, Vicky and Ali and their partners, as well as her six great-grandchildren. You will always be in our hearts. Night, night.
TEENEY, MARY – Deeply regretted by Carolyn, Steven and family. Time slips past, but memories last.
The Ulster Covenant 1912
Posted by Brian J Best in Online Resources on 23 June 2009
Background to the Covenant
The Covenant Trail
Preparations
Ulster Day
Aftermath
Search hints & tips
Viewing and printing images
Data Amendments
Robert Morrow – Palestine Police
Posted by Brian J Best in Morrow, Story on 20 May 2009
Palestine Police Badge 1920's-1940's
Today we found a newspaper clipping containing the death notices for
Maria Teeney who died 16th October 1945 at 33 Oregon Street, Belfast.
One of the death notices was from her brother Robert Morrow,
276 Alliance Avenue, Belfast. On his notice it is mentioned that
his occupation is “Palestine Police”.
I have contacted the Palestine Police Old Comrades Association
in the hope of getting some information on Robert and his role with the
Palestine Police. I will also be searching the National Archives online.
NEWS JUST IN!!!
Robert Morrow served with the Palestine Police
stationed at Latrun Detention Camp as British Constable 3784
from 09/07/1944 to 14/01/1947
on which date he was medically discharged from the Force.
His last known address was Sandown, Isle of Wight.
No other information is available at this time.
Information kindly provided by:
Graham Jenkins, Ex Palestine Police.
For background information on the Palestine Police
you can check out the links to these websites:
- Palestine Police Old Comrades Association
- Wikipedia Information on the Palestine Police
- Flags of the Palestine Police Force
- Middle East Centre Archive – British Mandate Palestine Police
Oral History Project at St. Antony’s College, Oxford - http://www.lawrencemcdonald.us/
The Tegart Fort at Latrun, Israel where Robert was stationed at
New information has been passed to me including service information, photo and further leads. (Thanks Sean!) I will post these up asap.
William has landed!
Posted by Brian J Best in Progress Update, Story on 18 May 2009
I have just been searching the Canadian Immigration Records for 1925-1935 and think I may have found William James Best’s record of landing.
Canadian Immigration Records (1925-1935)
Surname: Best
Given Name: William James
Age: 26
Sex: M
Nationality: Ir
Date of Arrival: 1928/08/05 (YYYY/MM/DD)
Port of Arrival: Quebec
Ship: ATHENIA, Anchor Donaldson
Reference: RG76 – IMMIGRATION, series C-1-a
Volume: 1928 volume 17
Page Number: 228
Microfilm reel: T-14746
Note: Due to the poor legibility of the original indexes, some information in this database may be incorrect and/or incomplete.
Source: FINDI76-609488
S.S. ATHENIA INFO
Two 13000grt replacements for war losses were delivered in 1923/24, becoming Athenia (2) and Letitia (2). These ships were similar to Cunard’s 13000grt A-Class. In 1935, Anchor Line went into voluntary liquidation, and Donaldson acquired their half of Anchor-Donaldson. The passenger route was renamed the Donaldson Atlantic Line. Athenia (2) was lost during the Second World War, being the first British merchant ship to be sunk by a U-Boat on 1st September 1939.
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