Francis Weldon (abt. 1775 - 1838)

Descendants

Died 5 Mar 1838 at about age 63 in Fintona, Omagh, County Tyrone, Ireland

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Biography

Francis was born about 1775. He passed away in 1838.

Sources

• 1802 (Son's) Baptism Register, Donacavey Church of Ireland, Fintona, County Tyrone. Baptism 25th July 1802: Francis, son of Francis & Esther Weldon of Fintona.
• 1805 (Daughter's) Baptism Register, Donacavey Church of Ireland: Baptism 24th December 1805: Mary, daughter of Francis & Esther Weldon of Fintona.
• 1807 (Son's) Baptism Register, Donacavey Church of Ireland: Baptism 10th October 1807: John, son of Francis Weldon of Fintona, and Esther his wife.
• 1809 (Daughter's) Baptism Register, Donacavey Church of Ireland: Baptism 16th July 1809: Margaret, daughter of Francis Weldon of Fintona, and Esther his wife.
• 1812 (Daughter's) Baptism Register, Donacavey Church of Ireland: Baptism 25th April 1812: Isabella, daughter of Francis Weldon of Fintona, and Esther his wife.
• 1814 (Daughter's) Baptism Register, Donacavey Church of Ireland: Baptism 28th April 1814: Anne, daughter of Francis Weldon of Fintona, and Esther his wife.
• 1827 Tithe Applotment Books: Drafton Townland, Donacavey Parish, Clogher Diocese, County Tyrone. Entry 109: Francis Weldon. 4 acres 2 rods of 1st quality, no acrage of 2nd or 3rd quality. Yearly value £3 12s 0d. Amount of Tithe:4s 5d.
• 1838: Belfast News-Letter. Friday March 9th 1838: "DIED on the 5th inst. At his residence near Fintonna, at an advanced age, Mr Francis Weldon, for many years a respected merchant of the town."
• 1838 Belfast Commercial Chronicle, Monday 19th March 1838, Page 3 Column 1: "DIED At his residence, near Fintona, on the 5th instant, after a protracted illness caused by paralysis, Mr Francis Weldon, for nearly thirty years a respectable merchant in that town, deeply regretted by a numerous circle of friends and acquaintencies"

• 1843: STRABANE MORNING POST, LONDONDERRY STANDARD & LONDONDERRY SENTINEL: "December 16 1843: On the 7th inst., at Fintona, ELIZABETH, eldest daughter of the late MR. FRANCIS WELDON, of that town, merchant".