Robert Grey Gilmore, although of Scottish descent, was b. in Donaghadee, County Down, Ireland in 1811 to William Gilmore. It is known that Robert's ancestors came to County Down during the reign of Charles II (1660-1685), but some of his relatives could have been in the area before this period. In the Great Irish Rebellion of 1798 Robert's father William, barely escaped the English in Dublin.
In 1833 Robert emigrated to Canada, but returned to Ireland in 1836 as he m. Helen Storrier there in Jan 1837. She is the only daughter of David and Margaret Storrier. Helen was born in Dundee, Scotland in 1812, but when she was nine her parents moved to Donaghadee where her father, a stone cutter, began work on a quay being constructed by the British government.
Nothing more is known, but there is a John Storrier, son of a David Storrier and Margaret Lyall who was b. in Dundee in 1815. Perhaps he is Helen's brother.
Seeking ancestors and descendants of this family. Please email me directly at
aulicino@teleport.comI don't check the board often and am getting ready for a trip to Donaghadee this summer (July 2000). I would appreciate any advice on researching the area. Many thanks!