McKinley & Maxwell lines, possibly Donaghmore, Donegal
Recent research points to the following possibilities.Does anyone have a connection?
1)
Thomas W. Maxwell (born c. 1772, most likely in Co. Donegal) married Mary McKinley (born c. 1776, most likely in Co. Donegal).They were married c. 1792.
They had at least 8 children, born 1794-1815 in Donegal -- Rebecca, Margaret, William, Jane, Samuel, Alexander, John, Joseph.
Their last child was born in Co. Tyrone:Thomas W. Maxwell (born Jan 1822).
2)
Thomas's father was most likely named Thomas or William Maxwell.Thomas/William's wife was most likely named Margaret.
Mary's father was most likely named Samuel or Alexander McKinley.Samuel/Alexander's wife was most likely named Rebecca.
3)
There is a cluster of Maxwells and McKinleys in Donaghmore Parish, Co. Donegal in the late 1700s and early 1800s.
++ Freeholders List
1761:Thomas Maxwell, living in Carrickamana, landlord is named Downes.James Maxwells appears to live with this Thomas.
1761:three McKinleys in Callheme [Calhame] -- Alexander, Ralph, John.Landlord is named Downes.
++ Tithe Applotment, Donaghmore Parish (Donegal)
3 Maxwells in Carricknamana -- James, Robert (Sr), Robert (Jr).
1 Maxwell in Killygordon -- Thomas Maxwell.
4 McKinleys in Calhame -- Andrew, Charles, John, Ralph.