Acheson with Smyth/Smith in Ireland
Looking for Acheson and Smith/Smyth connection in Co. Down or Co. Donegal or Co. Derry before 1770. John Acheson Smyth, 1769-1847 was only known son of Rev. John Smyth a Presbyterian Minister for 47 years in Loughbrickland in Co. Down.Don't know his wife's name.Based on patterns in family, Acheson would be the surname of the mother or some other very close relative.Rev. Smyth was from Taughboyne in Co. Donegal and lived in Loughbrickland.His son went back to Donegal and Londonderry.Presbyterian church records spell name Smith, Smithe, Smyth and Smythe in this time frame.May also have Ross or Thompson connections.
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