The Sproull Family of Dungannon, Belfast and Carrickfergus

The Family History in the Sproull family Booklet

PRONI Reference :          T2578/2 Transcribed by Kate Tammemagi

This is written in the family member's own hand and I have transcribed it word for word. The only additions are bullets to indicate the children, and descriptive notes on the writing etc.

Robert & Mary Sproull were married on 7 Jun 1771. A match of their own making.

• William their first child was born Sunday 9^th May 1772 about one o’clock.
• Elinor their second child was born on Sunday the 27^th of February 1774 about six o’clock in the morning.
• Robert their third child was born on Sunday the 23^rd day of April 1775 about four o’clock in the morning. He departed this life the Friday following about five o’clock in the evening.
• They had a daughter dead born in Oct 1776.
• James their fifth child was born on Friday the 23^rd January 1778 about four o’clock in the morning.
• Robert their sixth child was born on Sunday the 11^th day of April 1779 about one o’clock in the morning. Added later in different writing (died in London in July 1840)
• Wilson their seventh child was born on Tuesday the 8^th day of July 1780 about two o’clock in the afternoon. Died at Armagh on the night of Friday 4^th March 1842.
• Henry their eighth child was born on Thursday the 15^th day of August 1782 about twelve o’clock at noon. It was exactly six months after the first mutiny of the Volunteer Delegates in this town  (Dungannon) and it was that name after Henry Grattan Esq. who was one of the first … (unreadable few words)
• Mary their ninth child was born on Tuesday the 18^th day of May 1784 about ten o’clock in the morning.
• John their tenth child was born on Friday the 20^th day of May 1785 about twelve o’clock at night.

 Robert Sproule departed this life the 23^rd day of January 1785 about ten o’clock in the morning. Added later in different writing  & was buried in Dungannon Church Yard.

Also Mary Sproull his wife departed this life the 29^th November 1789 about one o’clock in the morning at No 6 Usher’s Quay Dublin and was interred in the Parish Church of St Michan.

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William & Eleanor Sproule were married the 29^th day of April 1797 in Lisburn by the Rev Doctor Cupples.

Added later in different writing - (Eleanor Sproull died at 32 College Street Belfast on Sunday 17^th May 1863 at 9.15 am aged 88 years interred in her father’s Cornelius Carleton’s grave in Lisburn churchyard Wednesday 20^th May 1863)

• Robert their first child was born on Tuesday the 17^th day of April 1798 about twelve o’clock at noon. He departed this life the 3^rd June following.
• Frances Carleton Sproule their second child was born on Saturday the 8^th day of February 1800 about one o’clock in the afternoon.
• Mary their third child was born on Saturday the 24^th day of July 1802 about ten o’clock in the morning. 
• William Henry their fourth child was born on Thursday the 20^th day of August 1812 about one o’clock in the morning.

• Elizabeth their fifth child was born on Friday the 12 day of August 1814 about nine o’clock in the evening. Died Tuesday 9^th June 1868.

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The writing now changes – a new person is recording from here. The new person begins with the words ‘The said William Sproull’ which would indicate that the person who wrote the first piece was likely to be William Sproull, born 1772, son of Robert Sproull and Mary. The new writer tells us who he is now writing in the next section.

The said William Sproull (husband of Eleanor) died at Belfast on 16^th March 1817 & was interred in the burial ground at the back of the Poor house in the 11^th lot 6^th platform.

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On Tuesday 16^th July 1822 the above mentioned Frances Carleton Sproull was married to William Hoolmes of Dungannon Attorney at law in the Parish Church of Clonoe in the County of Tyrone by the Rev. John Ankclell curate. 

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On the morning the 15^th day of August 1839 I the above mentioned William Henry Sproull (of Belfast Attorney-at-law) was married to Jane daughter of the late Major Robert Bell Fulton of the Bengal Artillery (formerly of Lisburn) in St Sidwels Church in Exeter by the Rev R. H. Tripp. Said Jane was born on board ship in the Bay of Bengal on 17 December 1819.

• On Tuesday 1^st December 1840 at a quarter past eleven o’clock forenoon we had a son born who was christened Charles Casement in Christ’s Church, Belfast, by the Rev. Thomas Drew on Friday 12^th February 1841.
• On Saturday 23^rd August 1845 about 5 o’clock evening we had a daughter born. Her mother took fever and died on Tuesday 2^nd September 1845 at 8 o’clock evening – the remains were interred in Lisburn church yard on Saturday the 6^th Sept. 1845.  The infant was baptised by the Rev. Thomas Drew D.D. in Christ’s Church. Belfast & named “Jane Fulton”. On Sunday 5^th October 1845. 

William Henry Sproull

26 Queen St. Belfast

5th Oct 1845

On Tuesday the 8^th February 1848 I, William Henry Sproull, was married to Sarah eldest daughter of William Fergusson & Anne Brown, his wife, in St. Anne’s Church Belfast, (the Parish church) by the rev Horation Maunsell Rector of the Parish of Drumbo, Co Down – said Sarah was born on Sunday 25^th May 1825 in a house at Shaw’s Bridge in the Co. Down.

• On Sunday the 4^th March 1849 at half past one o’clock afternoon, we had a son born, who was baptised “William Ferguson” in the Parish Church Belfast, by the Reverend Thomas Ferguson Black on this day, Wednesday the 9^th day of May 1849. 

34 College Street, Belfast.

He died on Sunday 24th June 1849 (about 5 pm) when 16 weeks old & was interred in Ballylesson Church Yard on Tuesday morning 26th.

• This morning, Tuesday 11^th June 1850, at 7 o’clock a.m. a son was born who was baptised "Henry Carleton” on Sunday 21^st July 1850, in the Parish Church, Belfast by the Rev. Charles Allen, Curate.
• Monday 15^th March 1852, about 2.15 p.m. a son born who was baptised “Valentine” on Tuesday 13^th April 1852, by Rev. J.P. Waldo curate, by private baptism in 34 College Street, Belfast. He died on Monday 17^th May 1852, at 8am & was interred in Ballylesson Church yard on Tuesday the 18^th.
•  Tuesday 30^th August 1853 at 5.15 a.m. a son was born who was baptised "Hugh Oliver Carleton" on Sunday 13^th November 1853, by Rev George A.F. Patton assistant curate by private baptism in 34 College Street Belfast. The baptism is registered in the Parish Church.

On Sunday Morning 10^th December 1854, at about 9.40 a.m. the above named Sarah died of consumption after a long illness, aged 31 on 25^th May previous. Interred at Ballylesson on Wednesday 13^th. 

On Sunday morning 10^th June 1855 at 5.30 a.m., Hugh Oliver Carleton died & is interred in his Mother’s grave.

Added later in different handwriting - Jane Fulton Burnett died at Dickenson, North Dakota, on Mon 24^th July 1924 at 10p.m. and was buried on Wed after at 3.30.

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There is a photocopy here of a  note to William Henry Sproull from Frances Carleton Holmes;

My dear Wm. Henry,

As you expressed a wish when I was in Belfast, to get the dates of the births of my children I take the earliest opportunity I have had in my power of sending them to you, you can copy them in any way you like into the family Bible. I occasionally heard from Mary how you all are, Charlie the … is going to school every day and dear baby again my mother’s bedfellows. Give my love to both and I wish regards to Sarah, who I am glad to hear is well.

Wishing you every happiness dear Brother,

Believe me your affectionate sister,

Frances Carleton Holmes

Barnhnill

May 20th 1848

The dates of Births of the Children of William and Frances Carleton Holmes –

• Robert William the first child born 6^th January 1826.
• Eleanor Frances Carleton the second child born the 9^th December 1827
• Martha Margaret the third child born the 2^nd July 1829
• Frances Hamilton the fourth child born 29^th June 1831
• John Hunter(???) the fifth born 14^th Oct 1833
• Arabella Mary the sixth child born 1^st Oct 1835
• Edward Litton the seventh child born 12^th May `1837
• Mary Elizabeth the eighth child born 2^nd April 1839. She departed this life the 23^rd April 1840 about half past 1 o’clock in the morning and was interred on Friday the 24^th in New Mills Church Yard.
• Albert George Birmingham Lovelock the ninth child born 21^st May 1842

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A copy of William Henry Sproull marriage cert to Bonella MacDowal in the Parish of Ayr is included here

On Tuesday 9^th September 1856 I was married to Bonnella, youngest daughter of the late Alexander Macdowal (of Nether Cullian Ayreshire & Two Mile Wood, Kingstown Jamaica) in 8 Barns Street, Ayr by the Rev. Sta…..D.D. Minister of St Quivox.

(signature here) Wm. Henry Sproull

William Henry adds his signature to each one of the following births – ‘W. H. Sproull’

• On Thursday 3^rd Sep 1857 a son born about 6p.m & baptised “Alexander Macdowal” in Carrickfergus Church on Wednesday 28^th October 1857 by the Rev J. V. Thompson
• On Wednesday 11^th May 1859 a son born about 11 am & baptised “William Cornelius” in Carrickfergus Church on Monday 27^th June 1859, by the Rev. George Gillington.
• On Sunday 13^th January 1861, a daughter born about 5 pm. Her mother died on Saturday 23^rd February 1861 and the child was baptised “Bonella Eleanor Florence Elixabeth” in Carrickfergus church by the Rev George Gillington curate, on this day Wednesday 3^rd April 1861. 

(This is the first signature where the address is 'Scotch Quarter') W. H. Sproull, Scotch Quarter,

3rd April 1861

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On Easter Monday 21^st April 1862 I was married to Jane Birney eldest daughter of John Birney of Lisburn & Oakley Park, Co. Down, Solicitor in Lisburn Cathedral by the Very Rev James Stannus, Dean of Ross, Rector.

William Henry adds his signature to each one of the following births – ‘W. H. Sproull’

• On Easter Monday 1863 6^th April at 8am a daughter born, Baptised “Helen Cordelia Jones” (the name of her mother’s mother) in Carrickfergus parish Church by the Rev Hamilton L. Gerty Curate.
• 1864 in April Saturday 9 a daughter (Milly) born this morning.
• On Monday 27^th November 1865 shortly after 7 am a daughter born. Baptised “Mary” in Carrickfergus Parish Church by Rev James Meighan on Tuesday 16^th January 1866. (Her birth was registered  by D Patrick)
• On Sunday 22^nd September 1867, at 3.15 am Daughter born & registered afterwards baptised “Eleanor Rosina” in Carrickfergus Parish Church by Rev James Meighan on Thursday 7^th November 1867.
• On Friday 2^nd April 1869 about 2.40 pm son born birth registered afterwards baptised “John Birney” in Carrickfergus Parish Church by Rev James Meighan on Thursday 13^th May 1869.
• Monday morning April 25^th 1870 at 9.30 am son born registered 24^th May 1870 as Cornelius Carleton and baptised on Saturday 25^th June 1870 “Cornelius Carleton” in Carrickfergus Parish church by the Very Rev James Meighan, Curate.

• (signature here) W. H. Sproull Sunday 26^th June 1870

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On Wednesday 15^th August 1877 Jane Fulton Sproull was married in Carrickfergus Church to the Rev Albert John Burnett, Curate of the Parish of Seagoe, near Portadown.

(The last signature from William Henry) W. H. Sproull

Different writing now

W.H. Sproull died 18^th April 1883 & was interred in Carrickfergus Cemetery.

Henry Carleton Sproull  married 7^th Jan 1888 to Elizabeth Mary Simson of Clonamully, Monaghan, in Calcutta.

Mary Sproull married on 26^th June 1890 to Laurence Walker in Carrickfergus.

Bonella E.F.E. Sproull married 3^rd Feb 1891 to Henry Edward Gooch of Derby in St Nicholas’ Church Carrickfergus.

Alexander Macdowal Sproull married on 1^st March 1892 at North Kohala, Hawaiian Islands to Nellie, daughter of James Wallace. The Bra… St. Andrew’s.

Cornelius Carleton married on 12 September 1899 in Sligo Mary Pettigrew.

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Different writing now – I believe the above was written by Jane Birney, wife of William Henry Sproull. Her death is recorded next entry, written by someone else.

1915 Jane Sproull died at 3.45 a.m. Thursday 25^th February 1915 & was interred Monday 1^st March 1915 at 10.30am. in Carrickfergus Cemetery

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The note on the next page is partly covered at the beginning, but these details are definitely the family of Charles Casement Sproull and his wife Ellen Laing. They were married in New Zealand. The note must be written by Charles Casement Sproull himself. The note also contained descriptions like ‘brunette’ which suggests that a photograph  was sent with this letter.

Top line – Casement Sproull. Received Monday 5^th July 1875 in a letter of 10^th May 1875 from C.C. Sproull to WH Sproull.

Ellen wife born 7^th Dec 1841 – married 16^th January 1865 

• Isabella born Friday 17^th Aug 1866
• Jane Thursday 5^th March 1868
• William Henry Saturday 26^th June 1869
• Anna Mary Wednesday 14 Sept 1870
• Ellen Letitia Sunday 17^th Dec 1871
• Charles Victor Wednesday 20^th Aug 1873

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Cornelius Carleton Sproull married 12^th Sept 1899 to Mary Pettigrew of Sligo.

Children

• Maurice Carleton born 16^th May 1902
• Carleton Pettigrew (Tony) born 31^st May 1908
• Mary died 5^th June 1924. Cornelius Carleton died 4 Oct 1929

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John Birney Sproull married 31^st August 1904 to Susan Little

Children

• Marjorie Stuart born 4^th Oct 1906
• Maurice Birney born 19^th March 1901
• John Birney died 31st May 1938

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William Holmes Shuter and Helen Cordelia Jones Sproull married 26^th August 1909 in St. James Church Belfast.

Mary Walker died at 54 Wandsworth Rd. Knock at the residence of Cecil Glover at 6 a.m. 2^nd March 1937 and was buried at Carnmoney 4^th Mar after Service at St. James Parish Church.

Alexander Macdowal Sproull had son Alexander Wallace born 1892 and daughter born 1896 christened Kathleen Dora Mary.

Alexander Wallace Sproull became Major General in Royal Engineers & decorated with C.B., C.B.E.

Helen Suter died at 54 Wandsworth Rd, Knock, in the residence of Cecil Glover on 1^st December 1954 & was buried at Carnmoney on 3^rd December.

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