3. Changes 1800-1900

The 1800's were a time of great change for all in Ireland and the McCorkell family were part of this turmoil, following the relative stability of mid to late 1700's the 19th century started in much the same vein. There was a population explosion in Ireland and as can be seen from the records large families amongst the McCorkells were the rule of the day.

Inishowen and Londonderry where most of the McCorkells were living at this time was not to severely effected by the famine, but several families took the opportunity to escape the endless struggle of the times, some to Scotland (in fact there were almost 200,000 Irish recorded in the 1851 Scottish census) and most eventually on to Canada and the USA. Following in the footsteps of their ancestors in the previous century. Others migrated to Australia which began to open up in the mid 1800's.

St Mura Old Church of Ireland Cemetery,

Parish of Fahan Upper, Co Donegal

Section D, Plot 20

BENEATH THIS STONE ARE LAID

THE REMAINS OF JOSEPH MCCORKELL;

HE DIED ON THE 4TH DAY OF JULY 1809

IN THE 44TH YEAR OF HIS AGE

1816

Galway Assizes.

The Rev. Cornelius O’Mullan, v. Wm. M’Corkell, Proprietor of The Derry Journal. The Rev. Mr. O’Mullan brought his action against the Defendant for a Libel on the Reverend Gentleman, which appeared in The Derry Journal. The venue was laid in Galway, and the trial was had on Tuesday last, when the Jury returned a verdict for the

Plaintiff.--Two Thousand Five Hundred Pounds damages, with costs.

1821 Census County Cavan

Hugh McCorkill

Will 1822

Ann McCorkle of Derry in the Parish of Templemore left a Will in 1822, no further information survived[1]

Tithe Applotment Books

The earliest 19th century records I can find are the Tithe Applotment lists from the 1820s, these were lists of tenants (or owners) of land in each townland who paid tax on their land for the upkeep of the Church of Ireland, the list I have here is far from complete but is a good census substitute for the period.

Below is a list of Tithe records for McCorkell's taken from a PPV genealogy site, as I come across the full records for these entries I will fill in the missing Townland and Parish data.

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* In the records I have found the date is 1827 not 1828

Taughboyne Vestry Minutes 1812/13

31 Mar 1812

and it having appeared to this vestry that there has been a deficiency in the applotment made by Oliver White and George Montieth at the sum of £6.8.2

it is ordered by this vestry the said sum of six pounds eight shillings and two pence be added to the proportion of this cess payable by the said district and be apploted therewith and that Mr Pemberton of St Johnston and Mr McCorkle of Drummenan be Churchwardens for this year in the baom?? of John Colhoun and H Stephenson resigned and that the former applotters be continued for this year and also that the former Guardians be continued. This vestry adjourned to monday the 20th April.

Signed:

Thomas Pemberton

Hugh Stephenson

John Colhoun

Samuel McCorkell

28 Jan 1813

Minutes

At a vestry held at the Parish Church of Taughboyne on the 28th day of Jany 1813 pursuant to publick notice for the purpose of laying on money on the Parish to reimburse Mr Pinkerton and Mr McCorkle the several sums expended by them on sending off deserted children to the Foundling Hospital Dublin it appears to the Parishioners here assembled that Mr Pinkerton has expended in clothing, nursing and sending one (crossed out writing) the sum of £3.13.9 paid by J Pinkerton

also to Mr McCorkle for the like sum of £3.8.10 paid by Mr McCorkle

this money to be applotted with the several sums £60.14.0

laid on at last Easter vestry making in all the sum of £67.16.7

This to be applotted immediately and levied.

Local Presbyterians were involved with the running of the vestry as they saw it as their duty as part of the local community, Samuel McCorkell above was therefore probably a Presbyterian although he appears to be a member of a COI vestry

1831 Census County Londonderry

The 1831 Census Returns provide a unique record of family names in the county for the period before the Famine. As far as I know, Londonderry is the only county in Ireland that has such a source. Below is an index of McCorkell heads of household in the Census when I get the opportunity I will update these records to include all the information available.

1845

DIED. On the 22nd December last; at Baltimore, Mary, relict of the late Thomas McCorkell, Esq., formerly of Derry.The Vindicator, Belfast, 4 February 1846.; CMSIED 9409031

Londonderry Sentinel Index of BMDs - McCorkell

Births, Deaths and Marriages from “The Sentinel” from its first publication in 1829 to 1869 – 41 years

Weddings

50-201 25-Oct-50

On the 23rd inst., in the Second Presbyterian Church, Dunboe, by the Rev. William Stewart, Mr.

John A. Graham, saddler, Coleraine, to Mary Jane, youngest daughter of John McCorkell, Esq.,

Skeagh, county Donegal.

50-202 01-Nov-50

57-25 06-Feb-57

On the 2nd inst., in the Presbyterian Church, Moville, by the Rev. A. Clements, Mr. Robert

McCorkell, to Miss Jane Williams, Ballyratten

57-88 08-May-57

On the 5th inst., at Strabane, by the Rev. W.A. Russell, Mr. James Purdon, of Belfast, to Mary

Anne, only daughter of Mr. Robert McCorkell, Lifford.

58-261 27-Aug-58

On the 19th inst., in the Presbyterian Church, Crossroads, by the Rev. S. McClure, Mr. S.

Robinson, Bonnemaine, to Miss Mary McCorkell, Carsamaddy.

60-315 16-Nov-60

November 8, in the Second Presbyterian Church, Donagheady, by the Rev. F.J. Porter,

assisted by the Rev. Joseph Love, Killeter, brother of the bride, Mr. John McCorkell, of

Drumnagore, to Isabella, daughter of Mr. James Love, Ardmore.

Deaths

McCorkell Isaac 04-Feb-32

On the 27th Oct. last, at Vere, Jamica, aged 33 years, Mr. Isaac

McCorkell, surgeon, son of Mr. James McCorkell, near Ramelton,

very much regretted by all who knew him.

McCorkell William Mrs. 03-Aug-33 At Moville, on the morning of the 27th ult., Mrs. McCorkell, spouse

of William McCorkell, Esq., in the 55th year of her age.

McCorkell William 12-Nov-36

It is with unfeigned sorrow that we have to announce the death of

William McCorkell, Esq., of this City, which took place at his house

in the Strand, on Saturday last, at the age of 64.

McCorkell Jane 28-Mar-40

On Friday, the 27th inst., after a few days illness, Jane, the beloved

daughter of Archibald McCorkell, Esq., of Foyle Street, solicitor,

aged four years.

McCorkell Margaret 29-Jan-42

On the 16th inst., at Aughnish, near Ramelton, after a short illness,

which she bore with patient resignation to the will of God, Mrs.

Margaret McCorkell, in the 82nd year of her age.

McCorkell Thomas M. 11-Jan-45

On Wednesday, the 8th inst., at the residence of George Foster,

Esq., Strand, immediately after arriving in this City, Thomas Moore

McCorkell, Esq., Baltimore, United States of America, aged 27

years.

McCorkell Mary 24-Jan-46 At Baltimore, on the 22nd ult., Mary, relict of the late Thomas

McCorkell, formerly of this City.

McCorkell William 04-Mar-48

On Thursday morning , the 2nd inst., Mr William McCorkell, of

Elagh. His remains will be interred in the Cathedral burying ground

today at 10 o'clock.

McCorkell Annie Mary Hay 24-Aug-49

At Portballintrae, on Thursday, the 10th inst., Miss Annie Mary Hay

McCorkell, daughter of Arthur McCorkell, Esq., of this City, aged 16

months.

McCorkell Martha 21-Nov-51 On Thursday night, the 13th inst., at Killea, Martha, relict of the late

Mr. Thomas McCorkell, aged 98 years.

McCorkell Margaret 18-Jun-52

At her residence, Queen Street, on this morning (Friday,) at half

past twelve o'clock, Margaret, the beloved wife of Mr. James

McCorkell. Her remains will be removed , for interment in the

Cathedral burying ground, at half past nine o'clock on Monday

morning, the 21st instant

McCorkell Archibald 17-Mar-54

On Sabbath, the 12th inst., at the residence of his brother in law,

Mr. Cooke, Strand Road, Archibald McCorkell, of Glengallagh,

Esq., solicitor.

McCorkell Jane 20-Feb-57

On Thursday night, the 19th inst., at her residence, Shipquay

Street, Jane, wife of Arthur McCorkell, Esq., solicitor.

McCorkell Robert 09-Oct-57

On the 4th inst., aged 47 years, Mr. Robert McCorkell, Abbey

Street, Derry, for several years deceased filled the position of

manager in the printing department of the "Derry Journal". He was

buried in the Cathedral burying ground on Tuesday morning last.

McCorkell James Browne 05-Mar-58

On the 2nd inst., James Browne, the infant son of Bartholomew

McCorkell, Esq., Strand.

McCorkell Mary 19-Mar-58

On Sabbath morning last., in Abbey Street, aged 88 years, Mary,

wife of Mr. John McCorkell.

McCorkell Jane Davida 06-Jul-60 July 1, at Moville, Jane Davida, aged six years and six months,

eldest daughter of Mr. Arthur McCorkell.

McCorkell Margaret 20-Sep-61

On the 17th September, at Castlerock, Margaret, the eldest

daughter of the late William McCorkell, Esq., of this City. Her

remains will be removed, for interment, from her late residence,

Strand Road, Derry, to the Cathedral burying ground, on Friday,

this morning, at ten o'clock.

McCorkell Arthur 15-Sep-63

September 12, at his residence, Strand, Derry, Arthur McCorkell,

Esq., solicitor. His remains will be removed for interment in the

cemetry, on Tuesday, this morning, at ten o'clock.

McCorkell John 01-Mar-64

February 26, at Ferguson's Lane, Derry, Mr. John McCorkell, aged

87 years.

McCorkell George Foster 17-Nov-65

November 13, at his uncle's residence, 12 Queen Street,

Londonderry, George Foster McCorkell, aged 25 years, son of the

late Thomas Moore McCorkell, Esq. His remains will be removed

for interment in the Chapel of Ease burying ground.

McCorkell William Foster 15-Dec-65 December 12, at Strand House, William Foster McCorkell, aged 16

years, second son of Bartholomew McCorkell, Esq.

McCorkell William 01-Nov-67

October 8, at St. Louis, United States of America, William, eldest

son of the late Captain McCorkell, of this City.

McCorkell Miss 21-Dec-69

December 20, at her residence, 77 William Street, Derry, aged 64

years, Miss McCorkell, eldest daughter of the late John McCorkell,

of this City. Her remains will be removed for interment in the New

Cemetery, on Wednesday morning, the 22nd inst., at 10 o'clock.

Births

McCorkell Daughter 14-May-36

On Thursday, the 12th inst., in Foyle Street, the lady of A. McCorkell,

Esq., of a daughter.

McCorkell Daughter 05-Feb-42

At Elagh Hall, on the 31st of January, the lady of William McCorkell,

Esq., of a daughter.

McCorkell Daughter 19-Nov-42

In Foyle Street, on Thursday the 10th inst., the lady of Archibald

McClintock, Esq., of a daughter.

McCorkell Daughter 17-Aug-44

On the 10th inst., the lady of Bartholomew McCorkell, Esq., of a

daughter.

McCorkell Daughter 01-Apr-48

At the Strand, on the 22nd ult., Mrs. Bartholomew McCorkell, of a

daughter.

McCorkell Daughter 29-Apr-48

In Shipquay Street, on Monday morning last, Mrs. A. McCorkell, of a

daughter.

McCorkell Daughter 30-Jan-57 On the 18th inst., the wife of Mr. Arthur McCorkell, of a daughter.

McCorkell Daughter 01-Feb-61 January 25, the wife of Archibald McCorkell, Esq., Shipquay Street, of

a daughter.

McCorkell Daughter 04-Apr-62

March 28, the wife of Archibald McCorkell, Esq., Shipquay Street,

Derry, of a daughter.

McCorkell Daughter 17-Oct-65 October 15, the wife of Archibald McCorkell, Esq., T.C., 12 Queen's

Street, Londonderry, of a daughter.

McCorkell Son 16-Nov-39

In Foyle Street, on Sunday, the 10th inst., the lady of Archibald

McCorkell, Esq., of a son.

McCorkell Son 27-Sep-45

On Wednesday week, the lady of William McCorkell, Esq., Elagh

Castle, of a son.

McCorkell Son 25-Oct-45 20th inst., the lady of Bartholomew McCorkell, Esq., of a son.

McCorkell Son 26-Sep-46 On the 17th inst., Mrs. Arthur McCorkell, of a son.

McCorkell Son 22-Feb-48

On the 10th inst., the lady of Archibald McCorkell, Esq., Elagh, of a

son.

McCorkell Son 17-Sep-52 On the 4th inst., Mrs. Arthur McCorkell, of a son.

McCorkell Son 23-May-56 On the 19th inst., the wife of Archibald McCorkell, Esq., Great James

Street, Derry, of a son.

McCorkell Son 20-Nov-57 At the Strand, Derry, on the 14th inst., Mrs. B McCorkell, of a son.

McCorkell Son 18-Feb-59

February 11, at 13 Shipquay Street, the wife of Archibald McCorkell,

Esq., of a son.

McCorkell Son 01-Mar-64 On the 28th February, the wife of Archibald McCorkell, Esq., Queen

Street, of a son.

McCorkell Son 22-Jan-67

January 20, the wife of Archibald McCorkell, Esq., Queen Street, Derry,

of a son.

McCorkell Son 18-Dec-68 December 15, at 12 Queen Street, Derry, the wife of Archibald

McCorkell, Esq., of a son.

McCorkell Daughter 21-Dec-55 On the 13th inst., Mrs

Omagh Directory 1846

George McCorkell Printer Main Street

1857

DIED.

On the 4th inst., aged 48 years, Mr. Robert M'CORKELL, Abbey-street, Derry. Deceased for several years filled the situation of manager in the printing department of the "Derry Journal" -- the same establishment in which his apprenticeship had been originally served. In private, deceased was so kind and amiable that he may be said to have died without an enemy, as was testified by the large assemblage, or all ranks and denominations, who accompanied his remains to the Cathedral burying-ground on Tuesday morning last.

Donegal born men in the Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) (1840-1880)

name Age enlisted date

McCORKELL, ANDREW, 21, 1857

McCORKELL, ANDREW, 19, 1860

McCORKELL, WILLIAM, 19, 1865

McCORKLE, JAMES, 18, 1868

[1] Pre-1858 Wills and Admons - PRONI

Rev Joseph Mac Corkell

Buried at Clar cemetery, Redcastle Co. Donegal, he was the

serving minister at Moville Presbyterian Ch towards the end of the 19C and for first 3 decades of the 20C. His age in the 1911 Census puts his birth year either 1856 or 1857, his birthplace is recorded as Donegal. He was married appox. 1885/86 to Jane ?? whose birthplace is given as Rosscommon in the 1911 census. I have found a mention of the Rev. in the book, 'A History of the Presbyterian Church in Dublin and the south-west of Ireland' (1890) "He was succeeded by the present minister.

Rev. Joseph McCorkell, licentiate of the Presbytery of Derry, who was ordained to the pastorate of Creggs and Roscommon, August ist, 1882. " Not sure what year he became minister of Moville.

He was the son of John McCorkell and Mary Ann Fleming, John was a farmer from Skeog, Burt, Donegal and later Killea, he was the son of another John McCorkell who had a large farm of over 100 acres in 1857. I have found his photo amongst a collection belonging to the McCorkell family of Ballyarrent (Shipping McCorkells) so there must be a connection between the families that I was unaware of.( Needs further investigation)

Griffith's Valuation

Scan of Original Griffiths valuation page

By the end of the 1800's the family was well established in County Londonderry as well as county Donegal with a few scattered families throughout the rest if the Island, by the mid 1800's detailed records began to become available, although the census records are lost civil registration in the middle of the century gives us for the first time detailed records of the families whereabouts and distribution.

Griffiths 1857 Valuation gives much detail for family location and relative value of house and land.

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