In the 1901 and 1911 census, I have located my William Carson Donning (married Sarah Jane McAlister) family in Newtownards at 45 Court Street.
His parents, John and Elizabeth Donning were in Belfast at 2 Keegan Street in 1876 at time of John's death. One of their other sons, John Donning, married Margaret Nevins had a son, Robert Strafford Smith Donning and went to England. Another son, James Donning, married Susan McKittrick. Another son, Charles Henry Donning married Mary J McAlister.
Looking for any living relatives of this family who are also interested in tracing the family tree.
searching4u
Thursday 22nd Sep 2016, 08:47PMMessage Board Replies
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I suspect this Probate abstract may refer to one of William Carson Donning’s sons:
Donning Hugh of 17 Knockdarragh Park Belfast coach builder died 12 March 1946 Probate Belfast 30 October to Marion Donning widow. Effects £2704 15s. 6d.
He was 66 when he died and the occupation ties in with the 1901 census. Full file with the will should be in PRONI, in paper format.
Elwyn, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
Thursday 22nd Sep 2016, 10:16PM -
Thanks!
searching4u
Friday 23rd Sep 2016, 06:08PM -
Some Donnings buried in Dundonald cemetery. George died 8.1.1946 aged 57; Hugh 12.3.1946 aged 67; Susan 16.7.1941 aged 61. All in grave C2 112. Hugh’s wife Marion died 21.7.1949 aged 55. F4 557, along with a Corrie and a Holmes.
http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/community/burialrecords/burialrecords.aspx
Elwyn, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
Friday 23rd Sep 2016, 08:19PM