NameJames Brackenridge, 8001, M
Birthabt 1852, Belfast, Antrim, Ireland
Deathaft 1916, N. Ireland
OccupationGeneral Labourer
Spouses
1Mary Ann Alcorn, 8002, F
Birthabt 1859, Belfast, Antrim, Ireland
DeathIreland
Marriage? 1878-06, Belfast, Ireland
ChildrenJames , 8003, M (1880-)
 Matthew , 8004, M (1881-)
 Annie , 8005, F (1883-)
 Jane , 8006, F (1884-1967)
 Benjamin , 8007, M (1887-1967)
 George , 8008, M (1889-1966)
 James Alcorn , 8009, M (1894-)
Notes for James Brackenridge
Married in St Anne's Church.
Was residing at 99 Wilton St., Belfast, in 1901. Religion of family given as Presbyterian. In 1911 census, religion of family Wesleyan Methodist.
Was residing at 7 Southland St., Belfast, in 1911 and 1916.
Family tradition indicates he was born in Scotland and went to Ireland before marriage. Searching Scottish records, a large number of Brackenridge families lived in Ayrshire, and that is where he may have originated. However, 1901 census says he was born in Belfast, Ireland.

NOTE: Census transcript at Ireland National Archives site is “Barkenridge.”
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