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Slaters Directory
(Courtesey of David McMenemy)
James Mc Menemy is listed as a Spirit Dealer of Bishop St.
City of Londonderry Clerk of the Peace Book
(Courtesey of David McMenemy)
William Mc Menemy as an Inn Keeper at Bishop St. in 1832.
Irish Flax Growers List, 1796
Processed to produce oil and textile goods, flax was an important cash crop of the 18th and 19th Centuries. During this time period, thousands of Irish farmers grew the crop for their livelihood. Provided by the Ulster Historical Foundation, this database is a list of known flax growers on the island in 1796. It provides the name of grower and county of residence. Reference numbers are provided for those desiring further information regarding particular entries.
| Reference | County | Surname | Given name |
| 50193 | Tyrone | McMenemy | Fergus |
| 9730 | Donegal | McMinnamin [McMenamin] | Patrick |
| 12190 | Donegal | McMinamon [McMenamin] | John |
| 12757 | Donegal | McMinamin [McMenamin] | Margaret |
| 13908 | Donegal | McMonamen [McMenamin] | James |
| 14094 | Donegal | McMenamon [McMenamin] | Denis |
| 14187 | Donegal | McMenamon [McMenamin] | James |
| 14256 | Donegal | McMenamon [McMenamin] | Peter |
| 14257 | Donegal | McMenamon [McMenamin] | Patrick |
| 14263 | Donegal | McMenamin | Patrick |
| 14266 | Donegal | McMenamin | John |
| 35888 | Mayo | McManamy | Bryan |
| 35909 | Mayo | McManamy | Terence |
| 35920 | Mayo | McManamy | Patrick |
| 35922 | Mayo | McManamy | Neil |
Researchers may contact the Ulster Historical Foundation at 12
College Square East, Belfast, BT1 6DD, United Kingdom. Revealing
information on over 56000 persons involved in the flax industry, this
can be an illuminating collection.
Bibliography: Ulster Historical Foundation. Flaxgrowers Bounty List
1796.
Belfast: Ulster Historical Foundation, 1999.
(Thanks to Margo Metegrano for this information)