Dora Smith

Female

Austin, TX

United States

Profile Information:

What surnames are you interested in researching?
Lowe
What countries and other locations are you interested in researching?
Ireland, England
What is your level of genealogy knowledge?
Advanced Family History Researcher
Do you have a genealogy website or blog or belong to a Genealogy Society?
freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~villandra/

Comment Wall:

  • Martin McKinstry

    Hi Dora, Do you know the correct Coat of Arms for the McKinstry family? I have been searching online and do not see the one my father had in our home growing up?

    Mar 17, 2011

  • Martin McKinstry

    Thanks for your response! Do you know where I can see a picture of the one you are talking about? Also, is there any other one that would be the real thing for my family? Thanks!

    Mar 18, 2011

  • Martin McKinstry

    I have to find the file with the data my Dad put together. His name was Charles and he was born in 1922 in Baltimore MD, he died in 2010. He traced us back to Roger I believe. He spent a lot of years visiting graveyards and libraries prior to the internet coming up. I remember a copy of the  1800's Harvard book on the McKinstry's in the file. He had a large sheet of paper folded up with a lot of names and dates. I believe there was a McKinstry daughter married to US Grant. I will look tonight for the file. If I can I will scan and upload to you. If you have pointer to digital picture of Coat of Arms I'd appreciate the help.

    Mar 18, 2011

  • Martin McKinstry

    Sorry. Having trouble navigating this site. I found files from Dad. Yes he shows Nathan. Interesting that I ended up living in Bucks County in the 1970's after being born in Baltimore Maryland and growing up in Roanoke Va. Karma I guess. He has MacKenstrae written down on top. Roger->Roger->Nathan->Samuel->Jesse->Harrison->Charles->Frank->Charles->Charles->Martin(Me)->Jessica and Heather and Sarah my daughters.

    Mar 18, 2011

  • Martin McKinstry

    I would love to do DNA test once I get employed again. My tech career moved to China without me so I am looking for a new position.

    Mar 18, 2011

  • Martin McKinstry

    I don't think it was a corruption at all. Looks like a direct and complete steal! It is the McKenzie Crest we had in our home. I think one of the early "Crest" companies sold him a bill of goods. By the way is Roger then Roger then Nathan correct? I have Nathan born 1712. Died 1790 in Warwick Pa? Married to Mary Taylor.

    Mar 18, 2011

  • Martin McKinstry

    The Roger info is as follows: Roger B:1650 Edinborough went to Ireland circa 1670, Roger B:1680 Ireland married to Mary Wilson, Nathan B:1712 Armaugh Ireland Married to Mary Taylor D:1790 Warwick PA

    Mar 18, 2011