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Surnames of Co. Down: Weir & variant spellings
| . | . | Name | . | Parish | Information | Reference |
| Messrs | . | WEIR | . | Comber | of The Square, Comber; sewed muslin manufacturers in 1852. William Napier, agent | POD |
| Mrs. | . | WEIR | . | Dromore | of Milebrush Farm, Lurganban; Methodist Cottage Meetings held in her house c. 1850s | MCIDM |
| Mr. | . | WEIR | . | Dundonald | schoolmaster in Dundonald for 40 years ; retired in 1927 | TMUOP p 169,183 |
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WEIR | . | Kilbroney | of Bridge St, Rostrevor; a laundress in 1910 | POD |
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WEIR | . | Kilbroney | of Roslea House , Rostrevor in 1910 | POD |
| . | . | WEIR | . | Magheradrool | ran a cattle feed business in Dromore Streets, Ballynahinch c. 1932 | OBLS p23 |
| Rev. Mr. | . | WEIR / WIER | . | Newry | of Hill Street; charity donation in 1836 | V3 p99 OSM |
| Miss | . | WEIR | . | Newry | lived in Damolly townland in 1851 census; married Baird | OFN p 228 |
| Mr. | . | WEIR | . | Saintfield | member of Lawn Tennis Club with his wife but leaving fo Co. Antrim 9 Oct 1924 | DR* |
| Miss | . | WEIR | . | Seapatrick | of Dromore St , Banbridge; a milliner in 1910 | POD |
| . | Abner | WEIR | . | Donaghcloney | a weaver of Magherana; son of John Weir (also a weaver) ; aged 23 married Margaret Hinton 4 Nov 1852 at Waringstown Church of Ireland | CR |
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Abner
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WEIR
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Donaghcloney
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regd. Waringstown ; husband of Margaret Hampton; father
of Henry b. 8 Feb 1868
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CR
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| . | Adam | WEIR | . | Knockbreda | b. 1840 in Co. Armagh; labourer in foundry; Church of Ireland; husband of Jane b. 1847 in Co. Armagh; married 34 years with 8 children born & 5 alive; father of Wilson b. 1878 in Co. Down) labourer in shipyard) & Samuel b. 1889 in Co. Down(labourer in shipyard) & James b. 1892 in Co. Down ( labourer in shipard); living at 37 Frome St, Belfast in 1911 | 1911 census |
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Adam
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WEIR
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Moira
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husband of Ann Colquhoon; father of female child b.
& died 27 Nov 1868 & Mary Ann b. 2 Jul 1871
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CR
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| . | Agnes | WEAR | . | Annaclone | of Ballynafeigh; will probated 23 Mar 1855 | IIW #67059 |
| Miss | Agnes/ Nancy | WEIR | . | Drumgooland | daughter of William Weir; married William McCracken 27 Jan 1854; mother of Samuel b. 1868 & David b. 1869 (regd. Ballyward) | CR |
| Miss | Agnes | WEIR | . | Killaney | married Richard Whygam 31 Aug 1795 at Boardmills Presbyterian Church; mother of James b. 18 Mar 1797 & John b. 20 Dec 1799 & bpt. Boardmills Presbyterian Church | PR |
| . | Alexander | WEIR | . | Down & Bright |
son of DenisWeir; married Eliza(beth) Menown/ McNown 5 Jul 1861 at Downpatrick Church of Ireland ; father of William James b. 12 Jun 1866 (regd. Killough) | PR/ CR |
| . | Alexander | WEIR | . | Greyabbey | of Kilnatierney; husband of Catherine Anne who died 14 Feb 1902 aged 82; father of Mary Ann; buried parish graveyard | MIs |
| . | Alexander | WEIR | . | Drumgooland | regd. Ballyward; husband of Eliza McCracken ; father of Margaret Jane b. 5 Dec 1869 | CR |
| . | Alexander | WEIR | ` | Newry | of Sheeptown a farmer ; signed an enrolment of those citizens who were willing to uphold law and order and swear allegience to the Queen 28 Aug 1848 | CON |
| . | Andrew |
WEER |
. | Donaghcloney | of Corcreeny; will probated 1711 | IIW V4 p155 |
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Andrew
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WEIR
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Donaghmore
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of Cargabane; husband of Sarah McClements / Clements
; father of Mary Jane bpt. 6 Apr 1815 & Andrew bpt. 30 Jan 1828
(sic) & Marshall bpt. 29 May 1830 at Donaghmore Presbyterian Church
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PR
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| . | Andrew | WEIR | . | Drumbo | of Crossan ; leased land in 1783 from Lord Downshire; held for the lives of his eldest son Abrahasm aged 21 & 3rd son John aged 15 & 5th son Andrew aged 8; c. 1816, Abraham & Andrew still live ion the farm & John went to USA in 1801 | Downshire Estate papers PRONI |
| . | Andrew | WEIR | . | Drumgooland | regd. Ballyward; husband of Betty Anne Dickson; father of Nancy b. 25 Dec 1868 | CR |
| . | Andrew | WIER | . | Kilbroney | son of James Wier ; married Catherine Overend 29 Apr 1852 | CR |
| . | Andrew | WEIR | ` | Newry | of Doran's Hill , Newry; a house painter & on the committee of the Orange Lodge; signed an enrolment of those citizens who were willing to uphold law and order and swear allegience to the Queen 28 Aug 1848 | CON |
| . | Andrew | WEIR | & Sons | Newry | builders, painters, paper hangers & glaziers from 4 Sugar House Quay in 1881 | POD |
| . | Andrew | WEIR | . |
Warrenpoint
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of Warrenpoint; husband of Jane; father Anna Elizabeth who died 25 Mar 1890 aged 7; buried Clonallan Church of Ireland graveyard | MIs |
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Miss
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Ann
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WEIR
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Aghaderg
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mother of Eleanor b. 5Sep 1874
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CR
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| Miss | Anne | WEIR | . | Drumgooland & Loughinisland | daughter of William Weir; married William Broome 12 Mar 1862 in Drumgooland; mother of David b. 1869 & Robert Alexander b. 1871 & David b. 1874 (regd. Clough) | CR |
| Miss | Anne Jane | WEIR | . | Moira | married Robert Harvey 5 Feb 1845 at Moira Church of Ireland | PR |
| Miss |
Ann
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WEAR | . | Moira | wife of William Mulligan; mother of James b. 1868 | CR |
| Miss |
Ann
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WEIR | . | Moira | wife of William John Watson; mother of John Henry b. 1874 | CR |
| Miss | Anna/ Annie | WEIR | . | Newry | daughter of James Weir; aged 21 married George Wharton 6 Jan 1860; mother of Edward b. 1865 & Jane b. 1867 & Martha b. 1870 & twins Elizabeth & Margaret b. 1872 | CR |
| . | Archibald | WEIR | . | Kilmegan | of Castlewellan; leased a house, offices & yard in 1863 from John King & leased out next door to John Nelson | GV |
| Miss | Arebella | WEIR | . | Hillsborough | mother of Ann b. 10 Nov 1869 | CR |
| . | Benjamin | WEIR | . | Newry | son of Thomas Weir; aged 23 married Jane Henry 23 Apr 1867 ; father of William Thomas b. 11 Aug 1868 | CR |
| Miss | Caroline | WEIR | . | Newry | wife of James Gordon; mother of Henrietta Elizabeth b. 1872 & Lousia Caroline b. 1874 | CR |
| Miss | Carey Anne | WEIR | . | Drumgath | wife of Terence Fegan; mother of James bpt. 24 Jun 1848 at a Drumgath Catholic Church | PR |
| Miss | Catherine | WEIRS | . | Dromore | wife of William McCormac of Dromore; mother of Isabella bpt. 9 Jan 1844 at Dromore Catholic Church | PR |
| Miss | Catharine |
WEIR |
. | Donaghmore & Newry | from Glen; Dispensation of Banns granted at Newry Catholic Church 4 Oct 1832; groom was Henry Courtney | PR |
| Miss | Catherine | WERER | . |
Kilbroney |
wife of Owen Murphy ; mother of Bernard bpt. 21 Sep 1809 at Kilbroney Catholic Church | PR |
| Mrs. | Catherine |
WEIR | . | Magheradrool | Ballynahinch area; admitted to Downpatrick Workhouse, poorly clad, 31 Jul 1893; aged 26, a widow, Church of Ireland; with son Hugh aged 2 weeks | DWR |
| Mrs. | Catherine | WEIR | . | Seapatrick | regd. Banbridge daughter of William Allan; a widow ; married Robert Adair 24 Jan 1854 | CR |
| . | Charles | WEIR | . | Magheralin | of Ballymacateer; died 25 Mar 1885 aged 90; husband of Elizabeth who died 25 Apr 1861 aged 63; father of Francis (d. 29 Jan 1892 aged 63) ;buried old Magheralin graveyard | MIs |
| Miss | Charlotte | WEIR | . | Donaghmore | wife of John Marshall of Annaghbane; mother of Margaret bpt. May 1829 & Bessy bpt. 20 Jul 1831 & Hugh bpt. 21 Sep 1835 at Donaghmore Presbyterian Church | PR |
| Private | D. | WEIR | . | Inishargy | served with Royal Army Service Corp. & died in 1st World War; member of Kircubbin Orange Lodge | War Memorial |
| . | David | WEIR | . | Donaghmore | of Ringolish then Tullymurry (1853) ; a farmer; husband of Charlotte Weir; ; father of Mary b.30 May & bpt. 1 Aug 1846 & a child bpt. 27 Aug 1848 & Anne Elizabeth b. 28 May & bpt. 9 Nov 1853 & Marshall b. 2 Jun & bpt. 12 Jul 1858 at Donaghmore Presbyterian Church | PR |
| . | David | WEIR | . | Bangor | of Auburn, Ballyholme Rd , Bangor in 1901 | POD |
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David
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WEIR
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Newry & Donaghmore
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of Shinn; husband of Ann Forsythe ; father of Ann bpt.
29 Mar 1806 at Donaghmore Presbyterian Church
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PR
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| Miss | Dorothea | WEIR | . | Drumgath | from Drumgath parish; Dispensation of Banns granted at Newry Catholic Church 3 Mar 1835; groom was Bernard Caulfield | PR |
| Miss | Doratha/ Dora | WEIR | . | Drumgath | wife of John Murphy; mother of Sarah bpt. 13 Jan 1837 & Mary bpt. 23 Jan 1839 at a Drumgath Catholic Church | PR |
| . | Edward |
WEER |
. | Donaghcloney | will probated 1725 | IIW V4 p155 |
| . | Edward | WEIR | . | Magheralin | died 20 Jun 1866 aged 75; buried old Magheralin graveyard with Margaret Weir (d. 26 Sep 1882 aged 51) & Francis Weir (d. 12 Jan 1905 aged 74) | MIs |
| . | Edward | WEIR | . | Newry | husband of Maria/ Mary Weir; father of Susanna bpt. 29 Aug 1827 & Edward bpt. 15 Mar 1829 at a Newry Catholic Church | PR |
| . | Edward | WEIR | . | Newry | husband of Mary McGrath ; father of Mary bpt. 29 Jun 1838 at a Newry Catholic Church | PR |
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Edward
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WEIR | . | Newry | married Mary McVeigh 1 Aug 1857 at a Newry Catholic Church | PR |
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Edward
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WEIR | . | Newry | husband of Mary McHugh ; father of Charles bpt. 15 Apr 1858 & Charles bpt. 18 Sep 1859 at a Newry Catholic Church | PR |
| Miss | Eliza | WEIR | . | Annahilt | daughter of Richard Weir; married John Scott 16 Nov 1855; mother of Ellen b. 1870 & David Henry b. 1872 | CR |
| Miss | Eliza | WEIR | . | Donaghcloney | regd. Waringstown; wife of George Thompson ; mother of Robert John b. 1868 | CR |
| Miss | Eliza Jane | WEIR | . | Donaghcloney & Magheralin |
a folder of Tullyheron ; daughter of Joseph Weir (a farmer ); married Charles Clarke of Magheralin 11 Apr 1909 at Waringstown Church of Ireland , witnesses were Thomas Weir (her brother) & Annie Forsythe | CR; John Clarke |
| Miss | Eliza | WEAIR WEARS WEIR |
. | Newtownards | a sewer of Newtownards; daughter of James Weair/ Weir (a farmer) ; married Robert Brown 9 Mar 1847 at 1st Newtownards Presbyterian Church, witnesses were John Weir & William Brown; mother of Ellen b. 7 Mar & bpt. 4 Apr 1852 & Mary b. 23 Dec 1850 & bpt. 2 Feb 1851 at 1st Newtownards Presbyterian Church | PR; CR; PR |
| Miss | Eliza | WEIR | . | Seapatrick | regd. Banbridge; daughter of Robert Weir ; married William Dermitt 27 Dec 1854 | CR |
| Miss | Elizabeth | WEIR | . | Bright | married John McEvoy 3 May 1861 at Rossglass Catholic Church | PR |
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Miss
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Elizabeth (Betty)
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WEIR
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Donaghmore
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wife of Dr. Hugh Marshall of Annaghbane; mother of Anne bpt. 30 Aug 1805 & John bpt. 24 dec 1806 & Mary bpt. 24 Sep 1808 at Donaghmore Presbyterian Church |
PR
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Miss
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Elizabeth Ann
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WIER
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Donaghmore
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mother of John b. 3 Sep 1874
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CR
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| Miss | Elizabeth | WEIR | . | Dromore | wife of William Gooley/ Guililand ; mother of William b. 1 Feb 1807 & Margaret b. 12 Oct 1808 & bpt. at Dromore Church of Ireland | PR |
| Miss | Elizabeth | WIER | . | Drumballyroney | wife of Samuel Wilson of Aughnavallog; mother of Mary Ann b. 15 Sep & bpt. 21 Sep 1826 at Ballyroney Presbyterian Church | PR |
| Miss | Eliza(beth) | WEIR | . | Moira | wife of William Bell; mother of Elizabeth Ann b. 1870 & William James b. 1872 | CR |
| Miss | Elizabeth (Betty) Ann | WEIR | . | Newry & Donaghmore | wife of Archibald Murdoch of Lisnaree (a farmer); mother of Sarah Jane b. 14 Sep & bpt. 18 Sep 1847 & Maria bpt. 9 Oct 1848 & Andrew b. 28 Mar & bpt. 20 Apr 1850 & Archibald b. 22 Jan & bpt. 22 Feb 1852 & John b. 28 May & bpt. 9 Nov 1853 & Thomas Robert b. 22 Oct & bpt. 26 Nov 1857 & David b. 20 Jul & bpt. 17 Aug 1861 & Elizabeth Margaret b. 31 dec 1863 & bpt. 9 Mar 1864 & Isabella b. 4 Jun & bpt. 26 Jul 1865 at Donaghmore Presbyterian Church | PR |
| Miss | Elizabeth | WEIR | . | Newry | daughter of Thomas Weir ; married William Donnell 12 Feb 1850 | CR |
| Miss | Elizabeth | WEIR | . | Newry | daughter of George Weir ; married James Bradford 10 Aug 1855 | CR |
| Miss | Elizabeth | WIER | . | Newtownards | wife of William Kerr; mother of Susanna b. 25 May & bpt. 13 Jun 1875 at Newtownards Catholic Church | PR |
| Miss | Elizabeth | WEIR | . | Newtownards | wife of William Boyd ; mother of William b. 28 Mar & bpt. 30 Mar 1915 at Greenwell Street Presbyterian Church, Newtownards | PR |
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Miss
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Elizabeth Jane (Betty)
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WEIR
WIER |
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Tullylish & Donaghcloney & Aghaderg
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daughter of Moses Weir; aged 21 married Robert
Dickson 28 Feb 1862 in Tullylish; mother of William John b. 1869 (regd.
Waringstown) & twins, Moses & Robert b. 1873 & Elizabeth
Jane b. 1875 (regd. Loughbrickland)
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CR
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| Miss | Ellen | WEIR | . | Donaghcloney | daughter of Henry Weir ; aged 20 married Charles Gorman 9 Apr 1855 | CR |
| Miss | Ellen | WEIR | . | Donaghcloney | regd. Waringstown; wife of Robert Shaw; mother of Francis b. 1869 | CR |
| Miss | Ellen | WEIR | . | Moira | married James McCleary 15 Aug 1908 at Moira Presbyterian Church | EA;CR |
| . | F. | WEIR | . | Seapatrick | in Dromore St , Banbridge; agent for the Temperance Hall in 1910 | POD |
| . | Francis | WEIR | . | Donaghadee | of Ballyrawer ; leased a house & garden in 1863 from Nicholas D. Crommelin | GV |
| . | George | WEIR | . | Dromara | of Rine-hill; formerly of Banbridge; died 13 Feb 1828 aged 56; death notice 25 Feb 1828; will probated in 1828 | NCT; IIW V4 p157 |
| . | George | WEIR | . | Drumballyroney | husband of Jane Wilson; father of James bpt. 24 May 1831 & Susanna bpt. 27 Sep 1833 at Ballyroney Presbyterian Church | PR |
| . | George | WEIR | . | Drumgooland | son of Archibald Weir ; married Martha McMorland 31 Mar 1853 | CR |
| . | George | WEIR | . | Drumgooland | regd. Ballyward; husband of Martha Moreland/ Murand; father of Martha b. 3 Mar 1866 & John b. 5 Feb 1868 | CR |
| . | George | WEIR | . | Hillsborough | husband of Eliza Shillady ; father of James b. 31 Jul 1873 | CR |
| . | George | WEIR | . | Kilbroney | Rostrevor area; the proprietor of Belview in 1795 | UJA |
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George
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WEIR
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Moira & Shankill
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husband of Susanna Lavery; father of Margaret b. 14
Apr 1871 (regd. Moira) & Susanna b. 29 Jun 1873 (regd. Lurgan)
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CR
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| . | George | WEIR | . | Newry | father of Martha bpt. 1825 at St. Patrick's Church of Ireland | PR |
| . | Georg | WEIR | . | Newry | of Clougharamer ; a farmer ; signed an enrolment of citizens of Newry to uphold law and order and swear allegience to the Queen 28 Apr 1848 | CON |
| . | George | WEIR | ` | Newry | of Sheeptown ; a farmer ; signed an enrolment of those citizens who were willing to uphold law and order and swear allegience to the Queen 28 Aug 1848 | CON |
| . | George | WEIR | . | Newry | son of George Weir ;aged 22 married Eliza Craig 13 Oct 1856 | CR |
| . | George | WEIR | . | Seapatrick | regd. Banbridge; son of John Weir ; married Esther Watson 20 Oct 1852 | CR |
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George
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WEIR | . | Tullylish | from Lenaderg; 4th son of William Weir; a merchant; died 12 Nov 1839 aged 37 at Lexington, Kentucky USA | BN 12/1/1840 |
| . | Gilbert | WEIR | . | Newry | of near Crown Bridge; married ..... Gordon Jan 1811 at Old Newry Non Subscribing Presbyterian Church, witness was Hamilton Thompson; father of George bpt. 23 Sep 1811 at Old Newry Non Subscribing Presbyterian Church | PR |
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Gilbert
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WIER
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Newry
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of Desart; a farmer; will probated in 1849 |
IIW V4 p 178
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| . | Gilbert | WEIR | . | Newry | of Desert; died 23 Mar 1865 aged 31; brother of Eliza Ann; buried Ryans Presbyterian graveyard | MIs |
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H.
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WEIR | . | ? | from North Down; fought in 1st World War with 'A' Company, 13th Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles | RCDJB p28 |
| Miss | Hannah | WEIR | . | Newry | daughter of George Weir ; aged 22 married Michael Cunningham 17 Oct 1862 | CR |
| Miss | Harriett |
WEIR | . |
Knockbreda
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regd. Castlereagh; wife of William Jess ; mother of William Thomas b. 1872 | CR |
| Miss | Harriette Isabella |
WEIR | . |
Warrenpoint
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spinster; died 20 Oct 1890 aged 44 ; buried Clifton St, Belfast graveyard, memorial in Clonallan parish graveyard ; will probated 21 Nov 1890; executor was John Marshall, sub land commissioner , effects £314 | MIs |
| 2nd Lieut. | Henry (Harry) Leebody | WEIR | . |
Bangor
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son of William D. & Jane Weir of Pickie Rock House, Bangor; served with the Royal Irish Rifles (12th Battalion) in Germany in the 1st World War ; died 28 Oct 1918 aged 30 ; buried Cologne Southeern Cemetery, Germany | War Memorial, Bangor; CWGC |
| Mr. | Henry Crighton | WEIR | L.L.B. | Down | of English St, Downpatrick & a branch in Castlewellan; a solicitor in 1901 & 1910 & agent for Scottish Equitable Life Assurance; member of Southwell Charity in 1910; mentioned in WW1 recruitment meeting 1915 ; husband of Lily; father of Angela Margarett Crighton "Pearl" (d. 1892 aged 1) & Mary/Molly (d.1890 aged 6 mths) & Henry Keith b. 22 Jun 1892; a diocesan synodsman & member of the Select Vestry for Downpatrick Church of Ireland in 1901 & churchwarden in 1904 & 1905 ;donated £5 to Downpatrick Church of Ireland Rectory Building Fund in 1907 ; died 17 Mar 1939 aged 81; buried Downpatrick Cathedral graveyard; photo available | MIs; POD; DR*14/11/2001; DAIPC preface, p18, 107; LM 1985 p40 |
| 2nd Lieut. | Henry Keith Crichton | WEIR | . | Down | born 22 Jun 1892, son of Henry Crighton Weir & Elizabeth (Lily) Singer O'Neill Weir of Iniscora, Downpatrick ; member Downpatrick Cricket Club, report 27 Feb 1886; served with the 10th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment in the U.K. in the 1st World War; ;died of wounds 3 May 1916 aged 23 ; buried Downpatrick Cathedral newgraveyard | MIs; DR; War Memorial, Downpatrick ; LM 1994 p35 ; CWGC |
| . | Henry | WEIR | . | Newry & Donaghmore | of Corcreechy; a coachman; husband of Selvia/Selina Stafford; father of Alexander b. 28 Nov 1876 & bpt. 13 May 1877 & James b. 1 Nov & bpt. 18 Nov 1878 at Donaghmore Presbyterian Church | PR |
| . | Henry | WEIR | . | Seapatrick | of Banbridge; a passenger on board 'Canton' sailing from Newry to New York, Wilmington & Philadelphia USA 24 May 1792 | HOTC p146 |
| . | Henry | WEIR | . | Seapatrick | a grocer in Banbridge in 1824 | POD |
| . | Henry |
WEIR |
. | Seapatrick | of Banbridge; died 29 Dec 1840; will probated 1840 | IIW #67629;IIW V4 p155 |
| . | Henry | WEIR | . | Seapatrick | of Banbridge; father of Elizabeth who married Rev. David Hamilton, Moderator of General Assembly , Presbyterian 1854-155 | MIs |
| . | Henry | WEIR | . | Tullylish | from Lenaderg; eldest son of late William Weir; emigrated to US c. 1812; died suddenly 22 Sep 1833 at Lexington, Kentucky US | BCC 9/11/1833 |
| . | Hugh | WIERS | . | Dromore | of Dromore then Ballyvicknakelly ; married Bess Mooney 23 Apr 1829 at Dromore Catholic Church; father of Mary bpt. 11 Apr 1830 at Dromore Catholic Church | PR |
| . | Hugh | WIER | . | Dromore & Belfast | from belfasr; husband of Elizabeth Mooney; father of Mary bpt. 11 Oct 1844 (sic) at Dromore Catholic Church | PR |
| . | Hugh Henry | WEIR | . | Hillsborough | of Ballykeel-Ednagonnell; b.c. 1789; emigrated to Sydney, Australia in 1838 & he wrote an affidavit for James McClure of Ednaculla (dated 21 Nov 1855 & signed in Hillsporough) who also emigrated to Sydney | Ken Stacey |
| . | Hugh | WEIR | . | Newtownards | a member of Freemasons' Lodge # 447 9 Jul 1827 | old letters |
| . | Hugh | WEIR | . |
Seapatrick
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a tailor in Banbridge in 1819 | POD |
| Miss | Isabella | WIER | . | Newtownards | daughter of Abraham Wier ; aged 22 married Harrison Walker 15 May 1860 | CR |
| Miss | Isabella | WEIR | . | Newtownards | mother of Elizabeth b. 1 jul & bpt. 30 Jul 1917 at Greenwell Street Presbyterian , Newtownard | PR |
| . | Isabella Hayes | WEIR | . | Seapatrick | died 12 Feb 1912 aged 76; buried Scarva Street Presbyterian graveyard, Banbridge | MIs |
| . | J. | WEIR | . | Drumgath | Rathfriland area; died in 1st World War | War Memorial |
| Corporal | J. | WEIR | . | Drumgooland & Seapatrick | son of William Weir of Garghory; served with the Royal Irish Rifles (16th Battalion) in Belgium in the 1st World War; died 31 Jul 1917 aged 23 ; buried Divisional Cemetery, Belgium | War Memorial, Banbridge; CWGC |
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James
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WEIR
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Aghaderg
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regd. Loughbrickland ; husband of Esther Jardin ; father
of Elizabeth b. 15 Sep 1868
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CR
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| . | James | WIER | . | Aghaderg | regd. Loughbrickland; husband of Mary McGladery ; father of Margret Jane b. 10 Nov 1872 | CR |
| . | James | WEIR | . | Annahilt | son of John Weir ; married Mary Jane Weir (daughter of Richard Weir) 16 Jul 1853 | CR |
| . | James | WEIR | . | Clonduff | of Ballynagappoge leased a house & 11 acres in 1863 from Marquis of Downshire & leased out 2 houses next door to John & Elizabeth Weir | GV |
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James
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WEIR
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Donaghmore
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of Ballymacrattybeg; husband of Esther Carswell; father
of James bpt. 24 Oct 1807 at Donaghmore Presbyterian Church
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PR
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| . | James | WEIR | . | Dromore | of Dromore Square , Dromore ; a spirit & porter dealer in 1846 | POD |
| . | James | WEIR | . | Dromore | of Dromore; father of John bpt. 2 May 1824 at Dromore Catholic Church | PR |
| . | James | WEIR | . | Dromore | of Dromore ; a pawnbroker in 1852 | POD |
| . | James |
WEER |
. | Drumballyroney | of Ednagarry; will probated 1780 | IIW V4 p155 |
| . | James | WIER | . | Drumballyroney | father of David bpt. 30 Oct 1825 at Ballyroney Presbyterian Church | PR |
| . | James | WEIR | . | Drumballyroney | husband of Jane Campbell ; father of James b. 7 Feb & bpt. 25 Feb 1828 & Mary b. 3 Apr & bpt. 10 Apr 1830 & Margaret bpt. 10 Sep 1832 & Samuel b. 21 Apr & bpt. 8 Jun 1835 & John b. 4 Jul & bpt. 26 Jun 1840 & Elizabeth b. 30 Jan & bpt. 4 Feb 1843 & Robert b. 30 May & bpt. 2 Jun 1845 at Ballyroney Presbyterian Church | PR |
| . | James | WEIR | . | Drumbo | of Carryduff; a blacksmith; son of William Weir, a linen lapper; married Mary Jane Dunwoody of Carryduff 16 Mar 1896 at Linenhall Presbyterian Church, Belfast | PR |
| . | James | WEIR | . | Drumgath | parish clerk at Rathfriland Church of Ireland in 1824 | POD |
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James
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Drumgath
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regd. Rathfriland; husband of Rachael Wright; father
of William b. 14 May 1866 & Joseph b. 15 Apr 1868 & James b.
17 Jan 1870 & Martha Jane b. 28 May 1872
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CR
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| . | James | WEIR | . | Drumgooland | son of Archy Weir ; aged 28 married Elizabeth Rea 18 Aug 1847 | CR |
| . | James | WEIR | . | Hillsborough | husband of Elizabeth Dawson ; father of Elizabeth b. 13 Mat 1873 | CR |
| . | James | WEIR | . | Kilmegan | Castlewellan area; died in 1st World War | War Memorial |
| . | James | WEIR | . |
Knockbreda
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regd. Ballymacarrett; husband of Mary Jane Campbell; father of Richard b. 11 Apr 1869 | CR |
| . | James | WEIR | . | Knockbreda | regd. Castlereagh; husband of Mary Ann Agnew ; father of William b. 1 Dec 1872 | CR |
| . | James | WEIR | . | Knockbreda | regd. Castlereagh; husband of Margaret Agnew ; father of Samuel b. 9 Jun 1875 | CR |
| . | James | WEIR | . | Moira | married Eliza Anne Armstrong 9 Dec 1842 at Moira Church of Ireland | PR |
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James
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WIER
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Newry
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of Desart; will probated in 1813
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IIW V4 p 178
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| . | James | WEIR | . | Newry | fined £1 for fraudulently packing oats 25 Feb 1828 | NCT |
| . | James | WEIR | . | Newry | of Doran's Hill ; father of Andrew bpt. 2 Mar 1828 at Old Newry Non Subscribing Presbyterian Church | PR |
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James
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WIER
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Newry
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of High Street; will probated in 1839
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IIW V4 p 177
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| . | James | WEIR | . | Newry | Dispensation of Banns granted at Newry Catholic Church 8 Nov 1845 ; married Margaret Turner from Newry parish 5 Nov 1845 at a Newry Catholic Church ; note says groom listed under the name James McIvor but bride claims his name was Weir ; father of James bpt. 7 Sep 1848 & Mary bpt. 26 Aug 1850 & John bpt. 9 Jul 1852 at a Newry Catholic Church | PR |
| . | James | WEIR | . | Newry | of Cowan St, Newry ; a farmer ; signed an enrolment of citizens of Newry to uphold law and order and swear allegience to the Queen 28 Apr 1848 | CON |
| . | James | WEIR | . | Newry | husband of Mary Ann Toner ; father of Matthew bpt. 16 Oct 1854 at a Newry Catholic Church | PR |
| . | James | WEIR | . | Newry | son of William Weir; married Mary Jane McMinn 1 Nov 1868 ; father of Mary Margaret b. 1 Apr 1871 | CR |
| . | James | WEIR | . | Newry | married Mary Anne Halton 30 Dec 1873 at a Newry Catholic Church | PR |
| . | James | WEIR | . | Newry | died 27 Mar 1909; buried St. Patrick's Church of Ireland graveyard | MIs |
| . | James | WEARS | . | Newtownards | of Drumawhey ; a labourer ; no wife stated ; father of Catherine bpt. 6 Apr 1856 at Ballyblack Presbyterian Church | PR/CR |
| . | James | WEIR | . | Seapatrick | from Banbridge; a merchant; died 24 Feb 1832 aged 70 at Lexington , Kentucky US | BN17/4/1832 |
| . | James | WEIR | . | Seapatrick | regd. Banbridge; husband of Anne Jane Harland; father of James b. 25 Apr 1866 | CR |
| . | James | WEIR | . | Tullylish | with another, leased 15 acres in 1827 from the Earl of Clanwilliam ; eviction hearing | RCCPCI p266 |
| . | James | WEIR | . | Tullylish & Seapatrick |
a farmer of Kernan; son of Moses Weir (a farmer ) ; married Margaret Moore 8 Oct 1869 in Tullylish ; father of Martha b. 28 Aug 1870 & Moses b. 3 Jul 1873 (regd. Banbridge) & Thomas Alexander bpt. 4 Mar 1875 | CR |
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Jane
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WIER
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Aghaderg
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regd. Loughbrickland; wife of Archibald McCallister;
mother of David b. 1871 & Esther b. 1873
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CR
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| . | Jane | WEIR | . | Clonduff | of Drumnascamph; leased a house in 1863 from Samuel McCready next to Church Society School house | GV |
| Miss | Jane | WEIR | . | Donaghadee | wife of Edward Johnston; mother of Edward b. 1867 | CR |
| Miss | Jane | WEAR/ WEIR | . | Dromara | wife of Alexander Redmond ; mother of Samuel bpt. 21 Sep 1820 & Robert bpt. 15 Nov 1822 at Dromara Presbyterian Church | PR |
| Miss | Jane | WEIR | . | Drumballyroney & Drumgooland | wife of Alexander Hawthorn; mother of Alexander b. 12 May 1844 & bpt. 26 May 1845 at Ballyroney Presbyterian Church & William b. 1865 (regd. Ballyward) | PR; CR |
| Miss | Jane | WEIR | . | Drumgooland | regd. Ballyward; wife of Andrew McClory/ McCorie ; mother of George b. 1871 & Agnes Jane b. 1874 | CR |
| Mrs. | Jane | WEIR | . | Knockbreda | of 2 Claremont , off Knock Rd, Belfast in 1902 | POD |
| Miss | Jane | WEIR | . | Newry | married Alexander Jordan 8 Feb 1822 at Old Newry Non Subscribing Presbyterian Church, witnesses were John Fowler & George Wilson; mother of Rose Anne bpt. 27 Mar 1825 in Old Newry Non Subscribing Peresbyterian Church | PR |
| Miss | Jane | WEIR | . | Newry | wife of Phelix Linsay; mother of Phelix bpt. 11 Jul 1830 at a Newry Catholic Church | PR |
| Miss | Jane | WEIR | . | Newtownards | wife of Thomas Cord; mother of Thomas b. 1866 | CR |
| Miss | Jane | WEIR | . | Newtownards | wife of Mr. Drysdell; mother of Robert John b. 1869 | CR |
| . | Jane | WIER | . |
Seapatrick
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a grocer & spirit dealer in Banbridge in 1819 | POD |
| . | John | WEIR | . | ? | aged 15; convicted in Co. Down for housebtreaking & robbery 11 Mar 1851 & sentenced to 10 years transportation to Australia ; ordered to be discharges 12 Mar 1853 | NAD/TR11 p43 & 10 p66 |
| . | John | WEIR | . | ? | from mid Down; served with 'C' Company, 13th Battalion Royal Irish Rifles in 1st World War | RCDJB p33 |
| . | John | WEIR | . | Clonduff | in Cavan ; leased 8 acres in 1863 from trustees Hon. Robert Meade | GV |
| . | John |
WEIRE |
. | Donaghmore | of Cargabane; will dated & lodged 1709 | IIW V4 p155 |
| . | John |
WEIR |
. | Donaghmore | of Cargabane; will probated 1726 | IIW V4 p155 |
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John
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WEIR
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Donaghmore
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of Cargabane; husband of Jane McClements ; father of
Joseph bpt. 28 Oct 1809 & Isabella bpt. 14 Feb 1812 & Sarah
bpt. 8 Feb 1814 & John bpt. Dec 1819 at Donaghmore Presbyterian
Church
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PR
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| . | John | WEIR | . | Donaghmore | of Cargabane; a farmer; married Mary Murdoch of Lisnaree 9 Nov 1849 at Donaghmore Presbyterian Church , witnesses were Robert McClelland & Andrew Weir | PR |
| . | John | WEIR | . | Donaghmore | son of William Weir ; married Catherine McEwen 28 Apr 1854 | CR |
| . | John | WEIR | . | Donaghmore | a farmer in 1881 | POD |
| . | John |
WEIR |
. | Dromore | will probated 1807 | IIW V4 p155 |
| . | John | WEIR | . | Dromore | partner of Susan Evans ; father of Eliza Jane Evans or Weir b. 12 Apr 1841 & bpt. at Dromore Church of Ireland | PR |
| . | John | WIERS | . | Dromore | of Dromore; married Ann McCrackin 5 Feb 1844 at Dromore Catholic Church | PR |
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John
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WEAR/ WEARE | . | Drumbo | father of Joseph bpt. 18 Feb 1699 & Abraham bpt. 14 May 1701 at Drumbo Presbyterian Church | PR |
| . | John | WEIR | . | Drumbo | of Crossan ; leased land in 1783 from Lord Downshire; held for the lives of his eldest son Joseph aged 24 & 3rd son William aged 13 & his daughter Alice aged 14 ; died in Sep 1815; Joseph & William still on the farm c. 1816; Alice went to USA | Downshire Estate papers PRONI |
| . | John | WEIR | . | Hillsborough | from Hillsborough; died 1 Apr 1872 aged 32 in West Maitland, NSW, Australia ; left a widow & 3 young cildren | Sydney Morning Herald |
| . | John | WEIR | . | Hillsborough | husband of Mary Ann Hamilton ; father of twins William John & Robert James b. 16 Nov 1872 | CR |
| . | John | WEIR | . | Kilcoo | regd. Bryansford; husband of Maria McKnight; father of Margaret Jane b. 9Jun 1865 & David b. 23 Jul 1873 | CR |
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John
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WEIR | . |
Killyleagh
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of 47 Shore St, Killyleagh 1891-1899; listed as a boarder with head of the house, Matilda McGinn |
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| . | John | WEIR | . | Knockbreda | b. 1863 in Scotland; ship's joiner; Church of Ireland; husband of Mary Baird Weir b. 1865 in Scotland; married 25 years with 11 children born & 9 alive; father of James b. 1889 in Scotland & Agnes b. 1895 (flax rover) & John b.1897 (rivet heater) & William b. 1899 & Mary b. 1903 & Robert b. 1905 & David Alexander Baird Weir b. 1909 (last ones b. Co. Down); living at 52 Fraser St, Belfast in 1911 | 1911 census |
| . | John | WEIR | . | Magheradrool | of Lower Ballykine; husband of Sarah Grant ; father of William John bpt. 11 Oct 1833 at Ballynahinch Catholic Church | PR |
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Moira
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husband of Rebecca Hawthorn; father of Isaac b. 23 Jul
1868 & James b. 15 Apr 1871 & Emily b. 8 Jun 1873
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CR
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John
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WEIR
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Moira
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husband of Mary Ann Hamilton; father of Saragh Ann b.
30 Jun 1874
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CR
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| . | John | WEIR | . | Moira | sexton of Methodist Chapel in 1910 | POD |
| . | John | WEIR | . | Newry | of High St, Newry; a butcher; married .... Weir Apr 1781 at Old Newry Non Subscribing Presbyterian Church | PR |
| . | John | WIER | . | Newry | of Crobane ; father of Abigail bpt. Jan 1814 at Old Newry Non Subscribing Presbyterian Church | PR |
| . | John | WEIR | . | Newry | of Crobane ; father of Elizabeth bpt. 26 Jun 1818 at Old Newry Non Subscribing Presbyterian Church | PR |
| . | John | WEIR | . | Newry | of Edward St, Newry; a publican in 1824 | POD |
| . | John | WEIR | . | Newry | of Canal St, Newry ; father of Sarah bpt. 18 Nov 1827 at Old Newry Non Subscribing Presbyterian Church | PR |
| . | John | WEIR | . | Newry | a tenant of Marquis of Angelsea, signed a welcome petition 27 Dec 1827; sworn as Grand Juror in Ballybot Ptty Sessions 16 Jan 1828 | NCT |
| . | John | WEIR | . | Newry | of Lower North St, Newry; a Protestant from Belfast; who converted & bpt. 2 Aug 1828 ; his wife Mary also converted 2 Aug 1828 & Ellen Weir bpt. 2 Aug 1828 at a Newry Catholic Church | PR |
| Rev. | John | WEIR | . | Newry | Presbyterian Secession minister, resided Downshire Place; school visitor in 1836 | V3 p 71, 79, 81 OSM |
| . | John | WEIR | . | Newry | husband of Mary Farmer ; father of Edward and John bpt. 9 Feb 1847 at a Newry Catholic Church | PR |
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John
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WIER
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Newry
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of Sheeptown; a farmer; will probated in 1848 ; signed
an enrolment of those citizens who were willing to uphold law and order
and swear allegience to the Queen 28 Aug 1848
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IIW V4 p 177; CON
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| . | John | WEIR | ` | Newry | of Stram St, Newry; a shoemaker & Privatemember of the Orange Lodge ; signed an enrolment of those citizens who were willing to uphold law and order and swear allegience to the Queen 28 Aug 1848 | CON |
| . | John | WEIR | . | Newry | a farmer ; signed an enrolment of citizens of Newry to uphold law and order and swear allegience to the Queen 28 Apr 1848 | CON |
| . | John | WEIR | . | Newry | husband of Mary McEvoy ; father of John bpt. 12 Nov 1849 at Newry Catholic Church | PR |
| . | John | WEIR | . | Newry | son of Thomas Weir ; aged 36 married Ann Jane Bradford 27 Mar 1860 | CR |
| . | John | WEAR | . | Newtownards | of Newtownards; husband of Mary Mills ; father of James b. 24 Apr & bpt. 2 Jun 1845 at 1st Newtownards Presbyterian Church | PR |
| . | John | WEAR WEIR |
. | Newtownards | of Newtownards; husband of Mary Martin ; father of Thomas b. 14 Dec 1850 & bpt. 2 Feb 1851 & Sarah b. 14 Sep & bpt. 2 Oct 1853 at 1st Newtownards Presbyterian Church | PR |
| Rifleman | John | WEIR | . | Newtownards | son of James & Elizabeth Weir; husband of Mary Ann Weir of 90 Mill St, Newtownards; sserved with 'B' Company, 13th Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles in France in the 1st World War; died 1 Jul 1916 aged 26 ; listed on Thiepval Memorial, France | War Memorial, Newtownards ; RCDJB p30; CWGC |
| . | John | WIER | . | Tullylish | will probated 1829, executor was James Weir of Clare | IIW #68700 |
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Joseph
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WEIR | . | Donaghmore | farmed over one acre so granted a spinning wheel premium & the right to grow flax in 1796 | Irish Flax Growers list |
| . | Joseph |
WEIR |
. | Donaghmore | of Tullymurry; will probated 1829 | IIW V4 p155 |
| . | Joseph | WEIR/WIER | . | Donaghmore | husband of Agnes/ Nancy Sands; father of Nancy b. 3 Jul 1872 & Elizabeth b. 16 Mar 1874 | CR |
| . | Joseph | WEIR | . | Dromore | of Church Street, Dromore ; owned 297 acres in 1876; a farmer/landowner in 1886 | LOI;POD |
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Joseph
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Drumballyroney & Drumgath
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son of Isaac Weir; married Sarah Robinson 17
Sep 1860 in Drumballyroney; father of Agnes b. 30 Apr 1866 & Joseph
b. 9 Sep 1867 & Edward b. 13 Mar 1869 (regd. Rathfriland)
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CR
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Joseph
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WIER
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Drumgath
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a publican in Rathfriland in 1819 |
POD
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| . | Joseph | WEIR | . | Drumgath | Rathfriland area; served & died in 1st World War | War Memorial |
| . | Joseph | WEIR | . | Newry | of Water St, Newry; a publican in 1824 | POD |
| Mr. | Joseph | WEIR | . | Newry | of High St, Newry in 1824; father of Joseph Henry & Jane Isabella bpt. 21 Jan 1821 & Jane Isabella (sic) bpt. 8 Aug 1824 at Old Non Subscribing Presbyterian Church; owner of team led by John McClurg in Newry & Donaghmore Ploughing Match 11 Mar 1828; won 4th prize | POD; PR; NCT |
| . | Joseph | WEIR | . | Newry & Donaghmore | of Carnacally; a labourer; husband of Mary Wiggan ; father of John b. Sep & bpt. 5 Nov 1848 at Donaghmore Presbyterian Church | PR |
| . | Joseph | WEIR | . | Newry | son of Thomas Weir ; aged 26 married Margaret McKinstry 11 Oct 1854 | CR |
| . | Joseph | WEIR | . | Newry | died 26 Jul 1900 aged 45; husband of Margaret Ann; son of Samuel & Margaret Ann; buried St. Patrick's Church of Ireland graveyard | MIs |
| . | Joseph | WEIR | . | Seapatrick | will probated 1830, executor was James Malcolmson of Banbridge | IIW #67639 |
| Mrs. | Kate | WEIR | . | Magheradrool | Ballynahinch area; admitted to Downpatrick Workhouse, poorly clad & sick 29 Jul 1894-22 Jan 1895; aged 30, a widow, a labourer, Catholic; with son Joseph aged 1 | DWR |
| . | L.A. | WEIR | . | Knockbreda | of 46 Albertbridge Rd, East Belfast; a confectioner in 1902 | POD |
| Miss |
Mable
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WEIR | . | Greyabbey | daughter of James Weir ; married William White 24 Jan 1850 | CR |
| Miss |
Margaret
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WEIR | . | Aghaderg | daughter of James Weir ; aged 19 married Hugh Dixon 28 Dec 1860 | CR |
| . | Margarett |
WEER |
. | Donaghcloney | of Magherana; will probated 1728 | IIW V4 p155 |
| Miss | Margaret Jane | WEIR | . | Donaghcloney | regd. Waringstown; wife of Robert Dixon; mother of Margaret b. 1871 | CR |
| Miss | Margaret | WEIR | . | Dromore | wife of Samuel Ireland ; mother of Jane bpt. 10 Aug 1792 at Dromore Church of Ireland | PR |
| Miss | Margaret | WEIR | . | Dromore | wife of John Graham ; mother of Robert b. 16 Mar 1823 & Mary Jane b. 30 Jun 1824 & James b. 17 Jan 1827 & bpt. at Dromore Church of Ireland | PR |
| Miss | Margaret | WEIR | . | Dromore | married John Calvert 29 Dec 1841 at Dromore Church of Ireland | PR |
| . | Margaret |
WEIR/ WEAR |
. | Drumballyroney | of Ednagary; aka McMurry; will probated 1781 | IIW V4 p155 |
| Miss | Margaret | WEIR | . | Drumgath | regd. Rathfriland; wife of Ebenezer McKee; mother of John b. 1871 | CR |
| Miss |
Margaret
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WEIR | . | Killinchy | daughter of Alexander Weir; a widow; married Robert Sinclair 20 Oct 1862 | CR |
| Miss | Margaret | WEAR | . | Magheradrool | wife of Daniel Bar ; mother of Elizabeth bpt. 5 Mar 1849 at Ballynahinch Catholic Church | PR |
| Miss | Margaret | WEIR | . | Newry | aged 24 married William McCullough 15 Feb 1853 | CR |
| Miss | Margaret | WEIR | . | Newry | wife of Francis Campbell; mother of Charlotte Alice b. 1866 & Walter b. 1868 & Lucy b. 1871 | CR |
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Miss
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Margaret Ann
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WEIR
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Newry & Donaghmore
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of Damolly; daughter of Samuel Weir (a farmer);
married John Henning of Cloughramer 1 Jan 1891 at Donaghmore Presbyterian
Church , witnesses were James Henning & Mary Jane Weir
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PR
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| Miss | Maria | WEIR | . | Magheralin | married William Sherra 6 Jan 1822 at Magheralin Church of Ireland | PR |
| Dr. | Marshall | WEIR | M.D; J.P. | Dromore | of Clanwilliam House; husband of Jane Harrison; father of Maude Louisa b. 18 May 1865 & William Mortimer Weir b. 16 Nov 1868 & Marshall Leopold Hall Wer b. 19 Jul 1870 & Alice b. 21 Apr 1873 ; appointed as a magistrate 4 Jan 188; , physician & surgeon, in charge of dispensary & executive sanitary officer in 1862 & 1886 | CR; RNPHCPI; POD |
| Miss | Martha | WEIR | . | Drumgooland | daughter of David Weir; aged 19, married Hans Hamilton 20 Aug 1850; mother of William John b. 1869 (regd. Ballyward) | BVR; CR |
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Miss
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Mary Jane
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WIER
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Aghaderg
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regd. Loughbrickland; wife of Andrew Tweedy; mother
of Mary Jane b. 1868
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CR
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| Miss | Mary | WEIR | . | Clonduff | daughter of John Weir; married Patrick Tolles 15 Oct 1850 | CR |
| Miss | Mary Ann | WEIR | . | Donaghcloney | daughter of Henry Weir (a weaver of Waringstown ) ; aged 21 married George Craig 10 Apr 1852 at Waringstown Church of Ireland | CR |
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Miss
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Mary
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WEIR
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Donaghmore
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wife of Andrew Marshall of Tullymurry ; mother of Esther bpt. 8 Jan 1807 & Isabella bpt. 18 Jun 1808 & Joseph bpt. 24 Jan 1810 & John bpt. 4 Apr 1815 at Donaghmore Presbyterian Church |
PR
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| Miss | Mary Jane | WIER | . | Donaghmore | from Donaghmore parish; conditionally bpt. 17 Jul 1848 at Donaghmore Catholic Church; Dispensation of Banns granted at Newry Catholic Church; married John Gillan 21 Jul 1848 at a Donaghmore Catholic Church; mother of Mary Jane bpt. 4 Oct 1848 at a Donaghmore catholic Church | PR |
| Miss |
Mary
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WEIR | . | Donaghmore | married Thomas Kennedy 4 Feb 1872 at a Donaghmore Catholic Church | PR |
| Miss | Mary Ann or Ann | WEIR | . | Drumgath | from Barnmeen; Dispensation of Banns granted at Newry Catholic Church 18 Jan 1831; wife of Terence Fegan ; mother of Owen bpt. 15 Feb 1840 & Edward bpt. 18 Dec 1843 & Arthur bpt. 1 Feb 1846 at a Drumgath Catholic Church | PR |
| Miss | Mary | WEIR | . | Drumgooland | daughter of William Weir; married Robert Trusdale 15 Oct 1862 ; mother of Mary b. 1868 & Margaret b. 1870 (regd. Ballyward) | CR |
| . | Mary A. | WEIR | . | Knockbreda | of 36 Ravenhill Rd, East Belfast in 1902 | POD |
| Miss | Mary | WEIR | . | Moira | daughter of Charles Weir ; married Hugh Patterson 15 Sep 1860 | CR |
| Miss | Mary Ann | WEIR | . | Moira | wife of Charles Douglass; mother of Elizabeth b. 1865 | CR |
| Miss | Mary Jane |
WEIR/ WEAR |
. | Moira | wife of Joseph Hawthorn; mother of Robert b. 1870 & Joseph Edward b. 1868 & James Thomas b. 1872 | CR |
| Miss | Mary | WEIR | . | Newry | wife of David Clark; mother of William b. 1868 | CR |
| Miss | Mary | WEAR | . | Newtownards | of Newtownards;bpt. 4 mar 1849 at 1st Newtownards Presbyterian Church- no parents listed | PR |
| Mrs. | Mary | WEIR | . | Newtownards | daughter of John Bell; a widow; married James Miller 15 Oct 1853 | CR |
| Miss | Mary Ann | WEIR | . | Newtownards | mother of John b. 24 May 1866 | CR |
| Miss |
Mary Jane
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WEAR. WEIR | . | Seapatrick | regd. Banbridge; wife of Joseph Penny; mother of Agnes b. 1871 & Joseph b. 1873 | CR |
| . | Matthew | WIER | . | Drumballyroney | father of George bpt. 5 Feb 1826 at Ballyroney Presbyterian Church | PR |
| Miss | Me(r)rion |
VEIR/ NEIR |
. | Knockbreda | regd. Castlereagh; wife of James McClure ; mother of James b. 1872 & William Alexander b. 1874 | CR |
| . | Nathaniel | WEIR | . | Donaghmore | husband of Anna; father of Joseph Weir & Mrs. Anna McNeilly ; gravestone in Donaghmore parish graveyard dated Jul 1862 ; buried with Nathaniel David Weir (d. 5 Mar 1847 aged 5) | AIPD |
| . | Nathaniel | WEIR | Esq. | Newry | of 12 Hill Street, Newry; charity donation in 1836; an attorney in 1846; married Anne Jane Moore of Benagh, Kilkeel 6 Nov 1837 at Mourne Presbyterian Church | newspaper clipping |
| . | Nathan | WEIRE | . | Newry | partner of Sara White ; father of Mary (illegitinate) bpt. 29 Jun 1847 at a Newry Catholic Church | PR |
| . | Nathaniel | WEIR | . | Newry | husband of Esther Glenny ; father of Margaret Anne b. 5 Jun 1872 | CR |
| . | Nathaniel | WEIR | . | Newry | a provision dealer from 30 & 32 Upper Water Street in 1881 | POD |
| . | Nicholas | WEIR | . | Kilcoo | husband of Isabella Grogan ; father of Edward bpt. 23 Oct 1793 at Bryansford Church of Ireland | PR |
| . | Noble | WEIR | . | Tullylish | son of John Weir ; aged 20 married Mary Anne Weir (aged 18, daughter of John Weir) 7 Sep 1855 in Knocknamuckly | CR |
| . | Peter | WEIR | . | Annaclone | husband of Sara Dogherty ; father of Margaret bpt. 5 Jun 1844 at an Annaclone Catholic Church | PR |
| . | Peter | WEIR | . | Newry | husband of Anne Smith ; father of Eliza bpt. 18 Feb 1860 at a Newry Catholic Church | PR |
| . | Richard | WEIR | . | Warrenpoint | husband of Sarah Brown ; father of Mary b. 23 Aug 1870 | CR |
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Robert
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WIER
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Aghaderg
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regd. Loughbrickland; husband of Anna Jane Beaty; father
of David b. 28 Oct 1871
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CR
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Robert
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WEIR | . | Dromara | married Susanna Aicken 23 Apr 1824 at Dromara 1st Presbyterian Church | PR |
| . | Robert | WEIR | . | Drumballyroney | husband of Agnes/ Nancy McCredy; father of James b. 20 Sep & bpt. 1 Oct 1835 & Robert bpt. 10 Dec 1835 (sic) & Margaret b. 21 May & bpt. 28 Jun 1840 & Robert b. 13 Jun & bpt. 15 Jul 1842 at Ballyroney Presbyterian Church | PR |
| . | Robert | WEIR | . | Hillsborough | husband of Margaret Jane Stewart; father of William John b. 1 Dec 1870 | CR |
| . | Robert | WEIR | . | Hillsborough | husband of Margaret Jane Quail; father of Robert Henry b. 7 Feb 1874 | CR |
| . | Robert | WEIR | . | Knockbreda | of 9 Albertbridge Rd, East Belfast; a fruiterer in 1902 | POD |
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Robert
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WEIR | . | Magheralin | married Charlotte Armstrong 12 Nov 1841 at Magheralin Church of Ireland | PR |
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Robert
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WIER
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Newry
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a mason; died 1765; buried St. Patrick's Church of Ireland
graveyard
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MIs
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| . | Robert | WIER | . | Newry | of Doran's Hill ; father of Dorothea bpt. 27 Mar 1812 at Old Newry Non Subscribing Presbyterian Church | PR |
| . | Robert | WEIR | ` | Newry | of Doran's Hill , Newry; a carpenter ; signed an enrolment of those citizens who were willing to uphold law and order and swear allegience to the Queen 28 Aug 1848 | CON |
| Miss | Rose Ann | WEIR | . | Drumgooland | daughter of Archibald Weir ; aged 26 married William McMullen 11 Mar 1847 | CR |
| Rev. | Samuel | WEIR | . | Dromore | minister of Dromore Methodist Church 1883-1886 | MCIDM |
| . | Samuel | WIER | . | Drumballyroney | father of James bpt. 28 Feb 1823 at Ballyroney Presbyterian Church | PR |
| . | Samuel | WEIR | . | Drumbeg | will probated 1829, executor was Thomas Weir of Old Forge | IIW #67631 |
| . | Samuel | WEIR | . | Drumgath | married Mary Sparks in Rathfriland Presbyterian Church in 1783 | PR; LDS film #824282 |
| Rifleman | Samuel | WEIR | . | Holywood | son of Isabella Weir of Upper Clara Crescent, Bloomfield & the late W.T. Weir; served with the Royal Irish Rifles (8th Battalion) in France in the 1st World War; died 2 Jul 1916 aged 19 ; listed on Thiepval Memorial, France | CWGC |
| . | Samuel | WEIR | . | Magheradrool | of Magheraknock; an elder of Ballynahinch 2nd Presbyterian Church 20 Oct 1829 | EPC p11 |
| . | Samuel | WEIR | . | Newry | a whitesmith from 3 Basin Walk in 1846 & 1852; signed an enrolment of citizens of Newry to uphold law and order and swear allegience to the Queen 28 Apr 1848 | POD; CON |
| . | Samuel | WEIR | . | Newry | of Damolly; a farmer ; signed an enrolment of citizens of Newry to uphold law and order and swear allegience to the Queen 28 Apr 1848 | CON |
| . | Samuel | WEIR | . | Newry | a painter & glazier from 15 Hill Street in 1852 | POD |
| . | Samuel | WEIR | . | Newry | son of Samuel Weir; aged 36 married Margaret Wharton 19 Jan 1860; father of William b. 27 Jun 1870 & John b. 13 Jul 1872 | CR |
| . | Samuel | WEIR | . | Newry | of Cloughanramer; owned 90 acres in 1876; died 22 May 1878 aged 68; husband of Margaret Ann; father of Joseph; buried St. Patrick's Church of Ireland graveyard | LOI;MIs |
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Samuel
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WIER
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Seapatrick & Donaghmore
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son of Joseph Weir; married Margaret McCreedy
17 Jan 1860 in Banbridge; father of Sarah b. 30 Jan 1870 & Mary
b. 23 Oct 1872 (regd. Donaghmore)
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CR
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| . | Samuel John | WEIR | . | Shankill | son of Andrew Weir ; aged 22 married Rose Ann McParlan 28 Apr 1867 | CR |
| . | Sarah | WEIR | . | Donaghcloney | with 4 others, leased 6 acres in 1827 from John Purdon for an annual rent of £10; eviction hearing for arrears of £9.4.7 | RCCPCI p266 |
| Miss | Sarah Ann | WEIR | . | Drumgath | of Barnmeen; will probated 23 Oct 1841 | IIW #67628 |
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Miss
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Sarah
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WEIR
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Newry & Donaghmore
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wife of Andrew Murdock of Lisnaree; mother of Mary
bpt. 11 May 1806 & Peggy Jane bpt. 16 Oct 1807 & Isabella bpt.
20 Apr 1809 & Archibald bpt. 10 Apr 1811 & Sarah bpt. 12 May
1813 at Donaghmore Presbyterian Church
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PR
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| Miss | Sarah Ann | WEIR | . | Newry | from Newry parish; Dispensation of Banns granted at Newry Catholic Church 9 May 1848 ; married John O'Neil 9 May 1848 at a Newry Catholic Church | PR |
| Miss | Sarah Ann | WEIR | . | Newry | wife of William Cooper; mother of Joseph b. 1868 | CR |
| Miss | Sarah | WEIR | . | Seapatrick | daughter of James Weir; aged 20, married Thomas Craig 6 May 1850; mother of John b. 1869 & Thomas b. 1872 (regd. Banbridge) | BVR; CR |
| Miss | Sarah Jane | WEIR | . | Seapatrick | regd. Banbridge; wife of Thomas Gore ; mother of Thomas Moses b. 1872 | CR |
| Miss | Susanna | WEIR | . | Drumgooland | daughter of George Weir ; married John Freeman 13 Nov 1860 | CR |
| Miss | Susannah | WEIR | . | Drumgooland | regd. Ballyward; wife of Samuel Kerr; mother of Robert James b. 1868 & William John b. 1871 | CR |
| Miss | Susanna | WEIR | . | Kilkeel | wife of John Cousins of Kilkeel; mother of Robert b. 4 Apr & bpt. 15 Apr 1843 at Mourne Presbyterian Church | PR |
| . | Susan | WEIR | . | Kilkeel | sponsor at the baptism of Bernard, son of B. Rooney & Ann Cunningham 27 Oct 1848 at Lower Mourne Catholic Church | PR |
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Aghaderg
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regd. Loughbrickland; husband of Rachel Bigham; father
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Aghaderg
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regd. Loughbrickland; husband of Annie Byrns; father
of Maggy Ann b. 12 Jun 1871
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| . | Thomas | WEIR | . | Belfast & Moira |
of belfasr; husband of Mary who died 12 Nov 1888 aged 30 & buried in Moira Church of Ireland graveyard | MIs |
| . | Thomas | WEIR | . | Donaghcloney | served in 1st World War- memorial | photo |
| . | Thomas | WEIR | . | Drumgooland | regd. Ballyward; husband of Margaret Jane Adair; father of female child b. 1870 & Martha b. 31 May 1872 | CR |
| . | Thomas | WEIR | . | Hillsborough | husband of Fanny McCoy; father of Mary b. 19 Nov 1869 | CR |
| . | Thomas | WEIR | . | Hillsborough | husband of Ann McConnell; father of Sarah b. 10 Aug 1871 | CR |
| . | Thomas | WEIR | . |
Knockbreda
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regd. Castlereagh; husband of Ann Jane Sterling; father of female twins b. 3 Dec 1869 | CR |
| . | Thomas | WEIR | . | Magheradrool | of Dromore St, Ballynahinch; a grocer, coal & hardware merchant in 1910; b/w photo of shop & men available | POD; BIT p36 |
| . | Thomas | WEIR | ` | Newry | of Commons , Newry; a farmer ; signed an enrolment of those citizens who were willing to uphold law and order and swear allegience to the Queen 28 Aug 1848 | CON |
| . | Thomas | WEIR | . | Newry | son of Thomas weir ; aged 35 married Sarah Livingstone 28 Jul 1855 | CR |
| . | Thomas | WEIR | . | Newry | husband of Anna Hanna; father of Sarah Jane b. 16 Dec 1869 & Samuelb. 7 Mar 1871 | CR |
| . | Thomas | WEIR | . | Newry | a saddler & harness maker from 41 Lower North Street in 1881 | POD |
| . | Thomas | WEIR | . | Seapatrick | regd. Banbridge;husband of Lind Hunter; father of Dinah b. 3 Apr 1865 | CR |
| . | W.H. | WEIR | . | Holywood | of Church View; assistant secretary of Holywood Golf Club 1907-8 & on committee of hon. librarian of Holywood News Room in 1910 | POD |
| . | Walter | WIER | . | Newry | of High St, Newry ; father of Anne bpt. 6 Mar 1809 & Thomas bpt. 7 May 1811 at Old Newry Non Subscribing Presbyterian Church | PR |
| . | William |
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| . | William |
WEIR |
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WEIR | . | ? | born Co. Down; a labourer ; a Protestant ; aged 27, joined the Royal Irish Constabulary (service #22336) on 1 Oct 1857 ; posted to Donegal Jan 1858 | FHL # 856058 |
| . | William | WEIR | . | ? | from mid Down; served with 'C' Company, 13th Battalion Royal Irish Rifles in 1st World War | RCDJB p33 |
| . | William | WEIR | . | Aghaderg | leased 4 acres in 1830 from James Dornan for an annual rent of £9.12.11 ; eviction hearing | RCCPCI p274 |
| . | William | WEIR | . | Ballyculter | of Ballyculter; son of Inspector of Post Offices; Church of Ireland; enrolled in Ballyculter school 15 Sep 1909 | Inv 2001 p 62 |
| . | William D. | WEIR | . | Bangor | of Mossvale, Seacliff Rd , Bangor in 1901 | POD |
| . | William | WEIR | . | Clonduff | of Cavan ; leased a house in 1863 from Elizabeth Hollingsworth | GV |
| . | William | WEIR | junior & Co. | Donaghadee | sewed muslin manufacturers with agent William Brown in Main St, Donaghadee in 1852 | POD |
| . | William | WEIR | . | Donaghcloney | a weaver of Tullyheron ; son of William Weir (a farmer ) ; aged 21 married Mary Stewart 17 Nov 1869 | CR |
| . | William | WEIR | . | Donaghcloney | regd. Waringstown; husband of Eliza Jane Carson ; father of Mary Jane b. 16 Mar 1872 | CR |
| . | William | WEIR | . | Drumballyroney | father of John bpt. 30 Aug 1826 bpt. Ballyroney Presbyterian Church | PR |
| . | William | WEIR | . | Drumballyroney | husband of Mary Jordan/ Jardine ; father of George b. 4 Aug & bpt. 12 Sep 1828 & William bpt. 1 Mar 1834 & James b.5 Jun & bpt. 16 Jun 1836 & Margaret b. 2 Mar & bpt. 3 Apr 1840 & Agnes b. Mar & bpt. 5 Aug 1843 at Ballyroney Presbyterian Church | PR |
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WEIR | . | Drumballyroney | of Tirfergus; a married weaver; died 20 May 1885 aged 50 from hemiphegia (10 days); informant was his daughter Jane Weir of Tirfergus | CR |
| . | William | WEIR | . | Drumgath | parish clerk at Rathfriland Church of Ireland in 1824 | POD |
| . | William | WEIR | . | Drumgath | husband of Mary Fegan ; father of Thomas bpt. 11 May 1840 & Edward bpt. 22 Aug 1841 & Allice bpt. 24 Nov 1843 & Patrick bpt. 17 Oct 1845 & Sarah Anne bpt. 3 Mar 1847 at a Drumgath Catholic Church | PR |
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regd. Ballyward; husband of Nancy Cowan; father of John
b. 27 Jul 1868 & George b. 22 Dec 1870
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| . | William | WEIR | B.A. R.U.I. | Dundonald | principal at National School in 1902 | POD |
| . | William | WEIR | . | Holywood | secretary & collector for Holywood Gas Co. in 1910 | POD |
| . | William | WEIR | . | Kilkeel | of Derryogue ; husband of Ann Jane Ormsby ; father of Eliza Ann b. 3 Apr & bpt. 6 May 1849 at Mourne Presbyterian Church | PR |
| . | William | WIER | . | Kilmegan | will probated 1837, executor was A. Wier of Castlewellan | IIW #68702 |
| . | William | WEIR | . |
Knockbreda
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regd. Ballymacarrett; husband of Mary Ann Robinson; father of Mary b. 7 Nov 1867 | CR |
| . | William | WEAR/ WEIR/ WIER | . | Magheradrool | husband of Catherine Magee ; father of Susan bpt. 12 Nov 1831 & Sarah bpt. 29 Sep 1833 & Roseanna bpt. 14 Jun 1835 & James bpt. 9 Feb 1839 & Catherine bpt. 12 Mar 1841 & Anne bpt. 9 Jan 1842 & Mary bpt. 8 Aug 1846 at Ballynahinch Catholic Church | PR |
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a weaver; a widower; son of John Weir (a weaver);
married Ann Jane Vance 9 Dec 1859 at Magheralin Church of Ireland ;
father of Hanah b. 27 Jan 1869 & Robert John b. 10 Dec 1870 &
Elizabeth b. 29 Aug 1872 (regd. Moira)
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| . | William John | WEIR | . | Moira | married Jane Dawson 20 Feb 1845 at Moira Church of Ireland | PR |
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husband of Mary Ann Robinson ; father of James b. 4
Apr 1869
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died 14 Feb 1781 aged 68; father of Mrs Ann Clarke;
buried St. Patrick's Church of Ireland graveyard
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| . | William | WEIR | ` | Newry | of Desart ;a farmer ; signed an enrolment of those citizens who were willing to uphold law and order and swear allegience to the Queen 28 Aug 1848 | CON |
| . | William | WEIR | ` | Newry | of Sandys St, Newry; a carpenter & treasurer of the Orange Lodge ; signed an enrolment of those citizens who were willing to uphold law and order and swear allegience to the Queen 28 Aug 1848 | CON |
| . | William | WEIR | . | Newry | died 2 Mar 1848 aged 62; husband of Margaret; buried St. Patrick's Church of Ireland graveyard | MIs |
| . | William | WEIR | . | Newry | son of Thomas Weir; aged 26, married Jane Savage 28 Aug 1863 ; father of Mary Margaret b. 10 Jun 1865 & Martha b. 2 Apr 1869 & Elizabeth Jane b. 19 Apr 1871 & Annie b. 1 Jul 1873 | BVR; CR |
| . | William | WEIR | . | Newtownards | husband of Agnes Clarke ; father of Laurance b. 26 May & bpt. 26 Jun 1917 at Greenwell Street Presbyterian Church, Newtownards | PR |
| . | William | WEIR | . | Seapatrick | son of John Weir ; married Elizabeth Menary 11 May 1847 | CR |
| . | William | WEIR | . | Seapatrick | died 7 Nov 1852 aged 27; buried Scarva Street Presbyterian graveyard, Banbridge | MIs |
| . | William | WEIR | . | Seapatrick | regd. Banbridge;husband of Mary Vaughan; father of Isaac b. 12 Mar 1868 | CR |
| . | William | WEAR |
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| . | William | WIER | . | Tullylish | will probated 1836, executor was J. Wier of Lenaderg | IIW #68703 |
| Mr. | William | WEIR | . | Tullylish & Seapatrick | of Lenaderg; a linen manufacturer in Banbridge in 1824; will probated 1836; his widow died 13 Jan 1843 at Lenaderg Cottage ; death notice 21 Jan 1843 | POD; IIW V4 p155; DR |
| . | Wilson | WEIR | . | Annahilt | husband of Margaret Jane Bigham; father of Andrew b. 4 Dec 1869 | CR |
| . | Wilson | WEIR/ WIER | . | Bangor | of Ballymagee St, Bangor; employee at Bangor Gas Works in 1901; photo available | POD; Bangor p 81 |
Last Updated August 2023
By Ros Davies