Saintfield documents

I recently wrote to First Presbyterian Church office in Saintfield and received a copy of the marriage certificate for Ellen Batton and James Gordon, showing Ellen's father as George Batton.This is where it all started for all of us..... George Batton in Saintfield, County Down.

Ellen was married on 6th July 1867. She was the daughter of George Batton and Eliza Massey.

The marriage witnesses were Eliza Ferris and Robert Massey.

Griffiths valuation for 1863 in Tonaghmore lists George Batton and surrounding neighbours as Alexander Massey, Robert Massey and William Ferris.

Four years later these surnames all feature in Ellen's marriage certificate.

From a process of elimination we think that Robert Massey was the son of Alexander, brother of Eliza Massey. Eliza Ferris could be the wife or daughter of William Ferris.

I have since found that Alexander Massey died in November 1872 aged 72 years. Ironically George Batton died the same year - aged 67 years, on 30th September 1872 in Newmilns.

Forename: Alexander
Surname: Massey
Date Of Death: 13/11/1872
Date Of Grant: 29/08/1873
Effects: Effects under £20
Registry: Belfast
Full Abstract:
The Will of Alexander Massey late of Tonaghmore County Down Farmer deceased who died 13 November 1872 at same place was proved at Belfast by the oath of John Massey of Tonaghmore (Saintfield) aforesaid Farmer one of the Executors.