tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-704095971276575721.post1646337766274911537..comments2024-03-28T06:00:49.647+00:00Comments on Landed families of Britain and Ireland: (180) Armstrong of County Offaly and NancealverneNick Kingsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03588322361791532910noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-704095971276575721.post-7490794332531963022023-11-29T14:20:59.316+00:002023-11-29T14:20:59.316+00:00We currently live in the original house built by c...We currently live in the original house built by charles armstrong in kildare..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-704095971276575721.post-83862556209040237552021-06-09T10:06:06.979+01:002021-06-09T10:06:06.979+01:00All I have been able to discover about the origins...All I have been able to discover about the origins of the Armstrong families I discuss is included above. Unfortunately, Armstrong is a very common name and although the various settlers who came from Scotland to Ireland in the early 17th century were probably connected, closely or distantly, I fear it would be very difficult - if not impossible - to demonstrate these connections now.<br />Nick Kingsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03588322361791532910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-704095971276575721.post-26197404029265623212021-06-08T22:40:32.443+01:002021-06-08T22:40:32.443+01:00What connection had these Armstrongs to the Armsto...What connection had these Armstrongs to the Armstongs of Oldcastle / Lough Gowna region, and the parent house in Fermanagh?<br /><br />A branch of Oldcastle settled in St Croix in the USVI and had business dealings there. To spite Penal Laws they were kind to Catholics and gave them all business opportunities open to their class, including sadly hiring locals from Meath, North Longford and Cavan as Plantation Agents / overseeers - a polite term for slave drivers.Thomas Cartyhttps://www.whothehelldoyouthinkyouare.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-704095971276575721.post-10484341160922056082021-02-24T16:56:32.704+00:002021-02-24T16:56:32.704+00:00My apologies for not publishing this or replying e...My apologies for not publishing this or replying earlier, but your message went into my Spam filter and I only just found it by chance. I don't think I can connect your family directly with those above, but hopefully another reader will know more. Nick KingsleyNick Kingsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03588322361791532910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-704095971276575721.post-66542392728030688682021-02-10T02:05:22.282+00:002021-02-10T02:05:22.282+00:00My Armstrongs came to Ireland from ?Scot/Eng mid 1...My Armstrongs came to Ireland from ?Scot/Eng mid 1750's. Had a very big mansion which got aggresively burned down. The Armstrong left with clothes on there backs and a cutlery set with your coat of arms on, of which I have a fork. During my tracing I came across a proven relative who told me that same story and also had a spoon.Never new her before. The only certain names I have are Alexander Armstrong Esq (gggrandfather)born 1797? Donaghue, married 1935 in Dublin church ireland Kingston to a Jane Hosford youngest daughter of late John Hosford Esq of Cork Ireland.Alexander Armstrong & EdwardArmstrong owned th "Anglesea" Hotel in Croftin Pl Dublin from about 1834(could be earlier) till 1841and at same address there was in 1834 a Joseph. Living also in crofton pl was Richard BArmstrong and Mrs Armstrong.<br />They had a son Joseph Horsford Armstrong (g grandfather) B 1837 ish Dublin Ireland.Alexander and Joseph came to Australia on 1853.Both literate. Joseph became a clerk then Policeman and Alexander Gaoler,Postmaster, Tidewaiter. Alexander died 1866 at his sons home in Fremantle WA and Joseph married 1861 had children and died 1876.<br />Any help would be greatful. Iam very old and been trying to trace for a long time. Did my Dna about 5 years ago<br />Cheers JeanieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03153553477419510541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-704095971276575721.post-76264566111189089572020-11-29T11:12:45.626+00:002020-11-29T11:12:45.626+00:00Armstrong is a very common name in Ireland, unfort...Armstrong is a very common name in Ireland, unfortunately, and I haven't been able to connect your Henry to this family. However, evident South American connections do suggest there may be a link. There are Armstrong descendants in Argentina (not sure about Brazil), who might know more. Hopefully they will see this exchange and respond. Nick KingsleyNick Kingsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03588322361791532910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-704095971276575721.post-7910872891500811382020-11-28T14:00:37.263+00:002020-11-28T14:00:37.263+00:00I have traced back my family to Henry Armstrong (b...I have traced back my family to Henry Armstrong (born in 1818), but I haven't found much on him: https://www.geni.com/people/Henry-Armstrong/6000000080247992853. Do you know if he relates to anyone mentioned here in this post? I couldn't make any connections.<br /><br />André Armstronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16906384182626840066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-704095971276575721.post-49708046308112181802019-02-20T16:49:03.925+00:002019-02-20T16:49:03.925+00:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07030807168615397537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-704095971276575721.post-59883365344390441472019-01-27T21:46:03.290+00:002019-01-27T21:46:03.290+00:00Thank you Nick. --Brendan OThank you Nick. --Brendan OAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-704095971276575721.post-30468655057155509842018-10-26T09:30:29.678+01:002018-10-26T09:30:29.678+01:00To prove your relationship to the family you would...To prove your relationship to the family you would need to trace back your family tree generation by generation. Unfortunately Armstrong is an extremely common name in parts of Ireland, and given the poor survival of original records, it would not be easy to demonstrate a connection. http://accreditedgenealogists.ie/ may be able to help.Nick Kingsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03588322361791532910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-704095971276575721.post-33914684678428711932018-10-26T02:21:21.794+01:002018-10-26T02:21:21.794+01:00How can you find out if your an ancestor of the Ar...How can you find out if your an ancestor of the Armstrong who owned the castlesAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02422000721376837768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-704095971276575721.post-37531891254095214892018-10-01T10:41:04.275+01:002018-10-01T10:41:04.275+01:00I suspect he was probably a tenant. I have found a...I suspect he was probably a tenant. I have found a press notice (in the Tipperary Vindicator, 11 Sept 1860) of the marriage of another of his daughters, Lizzie, to Michael O'Brien, where he is described as 'of Ballycumber House' too. It is not clear if he is the same Louis Rochfort (described as a foreigner and importer of foreign goods) who was made bankrupt in London in 1856 and discharged in 1858, but I think it doubtful.Nick Kingsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03588322361791532910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-704095971276575721.post-72484292327761772072018-09-29T20:22:19.561+01:002018-09-29T20:22:19.561+01:00Regarding Ballycumber House. The 1857 death notic...Regarding Ballycumber House. The 1857 death notice of my 3x great grandmother, Charlotte Rochfort, stated she was the daughter of the late Louis Rochfort (sometimes Lewis Rochfort/Rochford) "of Ballycumber House". I have never been able to connect Louis Rochfort to Ballycumber House otherwise. Is it possible he was an agent or tenant of the Armstrongs?<br /><br />--Thank you, Brendan OAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-704095971276575721.post-82162203496289393852016-06-15T09:36:34.095+01:002016-06-15T09:36:34.095+01:00Terrifically thorough and a very useful resource. ...Terrifically thorough and a very useful resource. Much appreciated. Andrew C, Wicklow.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086814399704879791noreply@blogger.com