As a small contribution to genealogists in search of Newry roots, I reproduce below a list of baptisms recorded 1824-1828 [1828 only to begin with] at Newry First Presbyterian Church. Date, father’s name and address are included.
8 Aug 1824 WEIR Jane Isabella, of Joseph, High Street
16 SPENCE Jane of James, Canal Street
16 EDGAR Elizabeth of John, Stream Street
19 LITTLE George of Robert, Altnaveigh
8 September HILL James of John, North Street
17 DAVIDSON William of Rev David, Margaret Square
26 BROWN Jane of William, High Street
28 McGOFFIN Isabella of Hugh, Church Street
3 Oct McCURDY Ellen of James, Sugar Island
9 THOMPSON John of Hugh, Boat Street
13 WALLACE Robert Smyth, of R.G., Grinan Lodge
15 HILL Elizabeth, of Joseph, North Road
15 DODD Robert, of Robert, Crownbridge
20 WILSON James of William, High Street
14 Nov HAMILTON Joseph of William, Church Street
14 FLANIGAN Oxburgh Henry of John L., William Street
17 McKEE William of William, North Street
21 HANNA Mary Jane of Abraham, Dysert
26 CHRISTIAN Esther of John, Canal Street
28 PITT James Crowthers of Sgt, 86th Regiment Barrack
28 SYMPSON Anne Eliza of Ebenezer, Boat Street
13 Dec GRAHAM Anna of Alexander, Crobane
25 BAXTER Joseph of Hugh, Church Street