Contained within this site are the comprehensive records of the family and descendants of John Kirkpatrick,(a descendant of Yvone de Kirkpatrick of Nithsdale),of Ballynagashel House,North Antrim,Northern Ireland,and his wife Jane Wallace,commencing in 1768.
Also available are Kirkpatrick Family records commencing with Yvone de Kirkpatrick Of Kilosbern(Cella Osberni)c1140,and include the records of Closeburn,Bridburgh,Auchinleck,Conheath,Torthorwald,Drumcondra, Donacomper,Indian,Isle of Wight and Malaga branches of the family.The ancestors and descendants of Robert "The Bruce"and Sir William Wallace"The Great Patriot"-cousins of the Kirkpatrick's,may also be found.Also included are the records of many of the families associated with the Kirkpatrick's via marriage throughout the ages,from Scotland,Ireland,Australia,New Zealand,the U.S.A and many other countries.
Many of the records contained within this site were collated with the kind assistance of family members located in various locations throughout Australia,Scotland,Ireland,Canada,Kenya,England,The United States,Honduras and New Zealand.
Many old Parish,Church,Census and Graveyard records,Birth,Death and Marriage repositories,Immigration and Shipping Lists in many countries have proved to be a great source of information.Invaluable information was also obtained from many written records,including "North Antrim Families"by TJG Bennett,"The Historie and Descent of the House of Rowallane"by Sir William Mure,"Closeburn Kirkpatricks" by Maj.Gen Charles Kirkpatrick,"Chronicles of the Kirkpatrick Family" by Alexander de LaPere Kirkpatrick and the Australian Makim Family reunion booklet "A Long Way From Tipperary".
Sincere appreciation is extended to all who have contributed to these records.
We trust you will enjoy your journey through the site, and please take a moment to read the Dedication to those members of our family who gave their all in the service of their countries.World War I Letters from James Leitch Kirkpatrick and Samuel Kirkpatrick and our Australian family history may also be accessed via the menu at the bottom of this page.
Wallace James Kirkpatrick.
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