Category Archives: Armagh

Sandy Hill, Knockadrain Gravestone Transcriptions, Co. Armagh

Erected by Charles O’Neill of Armagh in memory of his wife Mary who departed this life 15th October 1839 aged 28 years. Also his father Hugh O’Neill who departed this life 15th April 1849 aged 84 years. Likewise in memory of Jane O’Neill daughter of the above named Charles O’Neill who departed this life on the 15th of August 1857 aged 27 years. Also his daughter Catherine Murray who died on the 8th ?? 1913. And granddaughter Catherine Murray who died June 16th 1916.


Erected by Eneas Quinn Sergt. In memory of his wife Ann who departed this life March 14th 184?, aged 58 years. Also her brother Owen Farley, who died 23rd December 1877 aged 80 years. Also his wife Sarah Farley who died 29th May 1887 aged 72 years.

Erected by Lawrence Deighan, Belfast in memory of his wife Rose Ann died 8th October 1903. Also her father Michael Duggan and mother Catherine and brother Anthony. Also his grandson Anthony died 16th November 1903. May their souls rest in peace.

Erected by Rose Dowling in memory of her beloved husband John Dowling of Tullow, Co. Carlow, who departed this life December 27th, 1848, aged 54 years.

Mary Jane Kelley who died 22nd July 1858 aged 5 years. Also Henry and William John who died in infancy. Also Joseph Kelley who departed this life September 12th 1889 aged 23 years.

Crossmaglen Gravestone Transcriptions, Co. Armagh

…departed…March the…37 years also…and son Thomas who dep. Aug 1790 aged 10 yrs. Erected by MI Rice…


Ecce Agnus Dei: Most Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on the soul of our dear father Michael Hearty died 16th Sep 1908 77 years and his son Patrick died 5th Sep 1904 aged 34 years; erected by his loving children. R.I.P.

Erected by Tho. of Cregganduff in memory of his wife Nancy Donnelly who departed this life March 14 AD 1828 age 68; also in memory of his daughter Margrelle Murphy who departed this life January the 20 1828 aged 37 years.

Et Domine In Excelsis Deo. I.H.S. Erected by Patrick McCreesh in memory of his father Neal McCreesh of Dorsey who departed this life Aug 27th 1819 aged 66 yrs. R.I.P.

G.I.E.D. I.H.S. Erected by Patk McCreesh in memory of his father Bernard McCreesh of Rockborogh who departed this life July 3 1813 aged 51 years. R.I.P.A.

G.I.E.D. I.H.S. Erected by James McCreesh in memory of his father Owen McCreesh of Dorsey who departed this life March the 5th 1821 aged 71 years.. also in memory of his mother Margaret Bennett who departed this life March the 1st 1823 aged 73 years. R.I.P.A.

G.I.E.D. I.H.S. Erected by John McCreesh in memory of his mother Eleanor Donnelly who departed this life August the 12th 1808 aged 66 year; also in memory of his father Edward McCreesh of Tullinlavin who departed this life April the 14th 1814 aged 76 years. R.I.P.

In loving memory of Patrick McCreesh of Dorsey who departed this life 12th August 1859 aged 67 yrs; erected by his daughter Bridget.

Creggan Gravestone Transcriptions, Co. Armagh

(Walled off) Underneath lie the remains of Jane Hamilton the beloved wife of Johnston Hamilton of Crossmaglen who died March 13th 1833 aged 67 years; also her son John Hamilton who died October 17th 1835 aged 37 years; also William Hamilton who died October 27th 1812 aged 39 years; also the remains of the above named Johnston Hamilton who died February 18th 1818 aged 78 years.


E1. I.H.S. This stone is erected by Thos Kelly of Carren in memory of his son James Kelly who departed this life Feabruary (sic) the 29th 1814 aged 19 years.

Erected by James……..in memory of his fa…her Patrick Kelly of Carren who d….a….ted this ….. the 10th 1827 aged 68 years. RIP. Amen

Erected by Margaret Lenaghan of New York daughter to Francis Lenaghan of Claranagh in memory of her brother Michael who died on the 15th April 1867 aged 24 yrs; also in memory of her grandfather Peter Lenaghan who died 18th March 1836 aged 77 yrs; also her uncle Patrick Lenaghan who died 13th March 1861 aged 80 yrs; May they rest in peace. Amen.

Erected by Minnie Kelly in loving memory of her mother Mary Barr who died 26th May 1917 aged 82 years; On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy; RIP; McAteer Dundalk.

Erected by the Revd Peter Lenaghan PP of Beantown America in memory of his father Michael Lenaghan who departed this life Jany 6th 1840 aged 50 years; his mother Elizabeth Lenaghan who departed this life Feby 9th 1856 aged 69 years; also his nephew Michael Lenaghan who departed this life Feby 16th 1866 aged 25 years; his brother Thomas Lenaghan died Jany 27th 1879 aged 58 years and Alice wife of Thomas died 21st May 1885 aged 61; his nephew Owen died 4th July 1890 aged 29 years. RIP. Doherty Dundalk

Here lies the body of Alex Donaldson of Cloghog Co. Armagh, formerly of Philipstown Co. Louth who died 22nd Jan 1776 aged 85 years and of his wife Alice Donaldson who died 24 Aug 1769 aged 82 years and of Richard Donaldson M.D. whose father Joseph Donaldson was a grandson of the said Alex Donaldson; he died 4th March 1879 aged 54 years.

Here lies the body of Andrew Donaldson of Philipstown Co. Louth died 29 Oct 1773 aged 61 years; Catherine Donaldson alias Bailie his wife died 12 April 1811 aged 82 years and their only son Alex Donaldson died 7 Novr 1843 aged 72 years; also their daughter Alice Donaldson died 5 Feby 1788 aged 19 years and Dorothea Charleton Alias Donaldson died 26 Jan 1821 aged 52 years and her sons Alex Charleton died 28 Septr 1828 aged 25 years and William Charleton died 25 Septr 1875 aged 77 years.

“HIS Of your charity pray for the repose of the soul of John McIver MD of Ardee who died on the 12th of August 1875 aged 45 years; and also of his son Joseph J. McIver (solicitor) who died 4th Octr 1905 aged 36 years and his wife Mary Theresa McIver who died 19th Octr 1914 aged 79 years; RIP Farrell & Son Glasnevin.

On Back of stone
Of your charity pray for the repose of the souls of Terence McIver of Carnally who on the 11th of January 1874 and his wife Bridget who died on the 12th of May 1854; parents of John McIver MD of Ardee; also their children Mary and Terence all whose remains are underneath interred; RIP. ”

HIS; Here lieth the body of Bryan Kelly of Carricklough who departed this life May the 1st 1761 aged 66 years and also his wife Serah who departed this life February the 1(?)4th 1762 aged 65 years.

I.H.S. Pray for the soul of the very Rev. John Campbell P.P. carlingford a native of Tullydonnell parish of Creggan died Dec 26th 1878 aged 79 years. RIP

I.H.S. Erected by Bryan Kelly in memory of his father Tarance Kelly of Lurgancullenbouy who departed this life March the 2nd 1827 aged 69 years.

I.H.S. Erected by the Revd. John Campbell P.P. Carlingford in memory of his brother Hugh Campbell of Tullydonnell who departed this life on the 14th of October 1874 aged 78 years; May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.

I.H.S. In loving memory Murray Cregganbane R.I.P.

I.H.S. This stone is erected by Thos Kelly of Carren in memory of his son James Kelly who departed this life Feabruary (sic) the 29th 1814 aged 19 years.

I4. Here lieth the body of Patk Kelly of Dorcy who departed this life Novr the 17th 1783 aged 84 years, here lieth the body of Hugh Kelly who departed this life March ye 11th 1789 aged 56 years.

In loving memory of John Marks of Liseragh 18631925 and his son Walter John Marks 19071968 (Sgt. American Army).

In loving memory of Mary Jane Johnson died 15th March 1920 and her husband Alexander died 13th Oct 1924; also their daughter Elizabeth Moore died in Australia 27th Nov 1931

In loving memory of the Kelly family Carnally. R.I.P.

L12. In loving memory of the Kelly family Carnally. R.I.P.

L5. I.H.S. In loving memory Murray Cregganbane R.I.P.

L6. I.H.S. Erected by Bryan Kelly in memory of his father Tarance Kelly of Lurgancullenbouy who departed this life March the 2nd 1827 aged 69 years.

M1.HIS; Here lieth the body of Bryan Kelly of Carricklough who departed this life May the 1st 1761 aged 66 years and also his wife Serah who departed this life February the 1(?)4th 1762 aged 65 years.

N4. Erected by Minnie Kelly in loving memory of her mother Mary Barr who died 26th May 1917 aged 82 years; On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy; RIP; McAteer Dundalk.

N7. Erected by Margaret Lenaghan of New York daughter to Francis Lenaghan of Claranagh in memory of her brother Michael who died on the 15th April 1867 aged 24 yrs; also in memory of her grandfather Peter Lenaghan who died 18th March 1836 aged 77 yrs; also her uncle Patrick Lenaghan who died 13th March 1861 aged 80 yrs; May they rest in peace. Amen.

N8. Erected by the Revd Peter Lenaghan PP of Beantown America in memory of his father Michael Lenaghan who departed this life Jany 6th 1840 aged 50 years; his mother Elizabeth Lenaghan who departed this life Feby 9th 1856 aged 69 years; also his nephew Michael Lenaghan who departed this life Feby 16th 1866 aged 25 years; his brother Thomas Lenaghan died Jany 27th 1879 aged 58 years and Alice wife of Thomas died 21st May 1885 aged 61; his nephew Owen died 4th July 1890 aged 29 years. RIP. Doherty Dundalk

“O7. HIS Of your charity pray for the repose of the soul of John McIver MD of Ardee who died on the 12th of August 1875 aged 45 years; and also of his son Joseph J. McIver (solicitor) who died 4th Octr 1905 aged 36 years and his wife Mary Theresa McIver who died 19th Octr 1914 aged 79 years; RIP Farrell & Son Glasnevin.

On Back of stone
Of your charity pray for the repose of the souls of Terence McIver of Carnally who on the 11th of January 1874 and his wife Bridget who died on the 12th of May 1854; parents of John McIver MD of Ardee; also their children Mary and Terence all whose remains are underneath interred; RIP.”

P1. Erected by James……..in memory of his fa…her Patrick Kelly of Carren who d….a….ted this ….. the 10th 1827 aged 68 years. RIP. Amen

Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth Rose daughter of Arthur Johnston solicitor of Dundalk and grandchild of the late Thomas O’Callaghan Esq., of Ivy Lodge born on the 1st and died on the 19th February 1872.

Sacred to the memory of Thomas Bell of Killin Co. Louth formerly of Druminnis Co. Armagh born 13 Feby 1775 died 24 Feby 1868; Eliza Bell formerly Charleton his wife born 4 June 1801 died 21 June 1873; and their children Eliza Bell born 4 March 1833 died 23 May 1892; Isabella Bell born 20 July 1828 died 9 March 1908; Leonard Gillespie Bell born 11 Septr 1826 died 13 Feby 1911; Jane Alicia Bell born 6 June 1831 died 30 Novr. 1914; Dorothea Bell born 18 Septr 1825 died 9 Feby 1917.

T4. In loving memory of John Marks of Liseragh 18631925 and his son Walter John Marks 19071968 (Sgt. American Army).

U1. (Walled off) Underneath lie the remains of Jane Hamilton the beloved wife of Johnston Hamilton of Crossmaglen who died March 13th 1833 aged 67 years; also her son John Hamilton who died October 17th 1835 aged 37 years; also William Hamilton who died October 27th 1812 aged 39 years; also the remains of the above named Johnston Hamilton who died February 18th 1818 aged 78 years.

U5. I.H.S. Erected by the Revd. John Campbell P.P. Carlingford in memory of his brother Hugh Campbell of Tullydonnell who departed this life on the 14th of October 1874 aged 78 years; May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.

W1. In loving memory of Mary Jane Johnson died 15th March 1920 and her husband Alexander died 13th Oct 1924; also their daughter Elizabeth Moore died in Australia 27th Nov 1931

W8. Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth Rose daughter of Arthur Johnston solicitor of Dundalk and grandchild of the late Thomas O’Callaghan Esq., of Ivy Lodge born on the 1st and died on the 19th February 1872.