BADGER FAMILY CHRONICLES
© Christopher Earls Brennen
Datafile 2A. Badger Records
MISCELLANEOUS NOTES
- A 1740 list for the Parish of Ardtrea includes a Roger Badger.
- From the Belfast Newsletter, 5-8 Feb., 1793: A reward offered for capture of criminals - among those offering a reward was Nathaniel Badger, Magherafelt area.
- The 1796 Flax Growers Bounty List for County Derry includes Edward Badger of Magherafelt and William Badgers of the parish of Ardtrea.
- A William Badger is included in a 1797 list of the Salter's Cavalry.
- From Ulster Historical Foundation, Members Research Interest: Nathaniel Badger, 1798- 1875, born in Ballyeglish, County Derry died Kansas, USA. Married Sarah Clarke, had 10 children.
- A Roger Badger of Tobermore, Parish of Kilcronigan, made a Diocesan will in 1818 according to the index of wills (original will lost).
- A Nathaniel Badger of Kilsally, Stewartstown, won an award for a shorthorn bull in Mar. 1828.
- A Robert Badger is listed as living in Megargy, Magherafelt, in the 1831 Census.
- From Genforum correspondent Ann Amor we learn of George Badger, a shoemaker born in 1836 in Magherafelt, who went to Ayrshire, Scotland about 1857 and married Mary Muir there. He is believed to be the son of Robert and Jean/Jane Badger. He is also possibly connected to another Robert Badger (his brother?) who went to Ardrossan, Ayrshire in 1850 and had a family there. George was Ann Amor's great great grandfather.
- From the Armagh Guardian, Apr.8, 1850: Nathaniel Badger, Sr. Nathaniel Badger and J. Badger, appeared at Dungannon Quarter Sessions, for having at Tamnamore, on 6th Nov. last (1849), stolen two cows, the property of Richard Lloyd. Prosecution withdrawn by consent of the court.
- Anne Badger, aged 16, and Sarah Badger, aged 14, were confirmed in the parish church in Moneymore in 1856 according to the records of the Parish of Ballinderry.
- From Genforum correspondent Grant Yorke we learn of John Badger, born in 1890, who married Margaret Campbell (born 1891) in St. Swithins Parish Church, Magherafelt, in 1916. They had children Margaret Badger (who married Harry Cornfield), John Badger, Samuel Badger (who married Elizabeth Robertson). Some of this family moved to North America.
- Robert Badger is listed in the 1829 Tithe Applotment Books for Magargie, Magherafelt.
- William Badger was born in Londonderry in 1810, was married to Eliza Armour in 1823/24, and died in 1840; Eliza died in 1841. William and Eliza and two younger children were all said to have died of typhoid between November 1840 and February 1841. One genealogy asserts they were the parents of the William Badger, born Dec.12, 1825.
- From PRONI Wills: Nathaniel Badger, Kilsally, Stewartstown, farmer and merchant, died August 31, 1936, Adm. to William Ferguson Badger, farmer, £228 .0 .0
- From PRONI D3300/147 and D3300/147/1 - History of the Badger Family document. The Badger family originated from Derbyshire in the 1800s and settled in Co. Derry and Roscommon areas. They were linked to farming in those areas and also had links to emigration to Canada.
- From PRONI T3747/2 and T3747/2/3 series, Badger, Lindsay, and Butler family documents 1765-1900. Includes genealogical notes relating to Badger family, Ireland, Lindsay, Morrow and Butler families of Ireland and Butler County, Pennsylvania
HISTORY OF MAGHERAFELT
The "History of Magherafelt" by W.H. Maitland contains the following references to members of the Badger family:
- The 1766 Parliamentary Return for the Magherafelt Parish lists Sarah Badger (widow) and William Badger as Protestants in the parish.
- The 1766 Parliamentary Return for the Magherafelt Parish lists George Badger and William Badger as Dissenters in the parish.
- Maitland also finds the Badger name that appears in the townland of Megary in the 1766 Parliamentary Return for the Magherafelt Parish also occurs in that townland in 1916 when Maitland wrote his history.
- The 1836 survey of the Parish of Magherafelt in its description of the tanning of leather in the parish, mentions that there used to be (in 1752) a tanyard in the townland of Dunarnon. This was situated a little below the house occupied in 1836 by Mr. James Badger, junior, but had long disappeared.
- The 1836 survey of the Parish of Magherafelt provides lists of the most common surnames in each of the townlands of Magherafelt. In the townland of Ballymoghan the list includes the Badger surname.
- The Griffith Valuation of 1837 lists a tenement worth 15 shillings on the south side of Castledawson Street (now Church Street) that is next to the school house and is occupied by ``Miller and Badger".
- In 1855 when the plans for the new Parish Church (now St.Swithin's Church on Castledawson Road) were being put forward, the parish vestry approved a motion ``That the plot of ground adjoining widow Sarah Badger's house at the end of Castledawson Street, having been granted by the Worshipful Salter's Company, be accepted as the site of the new Parish Church of Magherafelt."
- The first edition of Maitland's history was published in 1916 and was subscribed to by James Badger, Dunarnon, Magherafelt.
1847 MAGHERAFELT WORKHOUSE RECORDS
The records of the Magherafelt Workhouse for the year 1847 have been reproduced in a book written by James Alistair Bodkin and published by the Ballinascreen Historical Society. This includes the following records pertinent to the Badger and related families:
- Sarah Badger, a Protestant married labourer's wife aged 40, whose husband Thomas Badger had deserted her was admitted to the workhouse on Jan.6, 1847, along with her three children Robert aged 6, Ellen aged 9 and John aged 14. They were from Tullylinkisay, Magherafelt, and in a very wretched state. Ellen died on Jan.31, 1847. The rest of the family were discharged on Feb.10, 1847.
- James Vance, a Presbyterian mendicant from Magherafelt aged 70 and a widower was admitted to the workhouse on Jan.16, 1847, in a most filthy, destitute and extreme state. He died on Jan.21, 1847.
- Edward Badger, a 32-year old Presbyterian labourer (clean and healthy) and his 30-year old wife Betty Badgerfrom Grange, Desertmartin, were admitted to the workhouse on Feb.8, 1847, along with their children Mary aged 10, John aged 8, Jane aged 6, Edward aged 4 and Henry aged 2. They were discharged in Feb. 1847.
- Robert McNeight, a 13-year old Presbyterian boy from Tullylinkisay, Magherafelt was admitted to the workhouse on Jul.8, 1847, and discharged on Dec.12, 1848.
- William Badger, a 40-year old Protestant shoemaker (wife Sarah) from Magherafelt was admitted to the workhouse sick on Jul.24, 1847, and discharged on Aug.24, 1847.
- Michael Bradley, a married 45-year old Protestant weaver (wife, Catherine) with sore legs from Ballymoghan, Dunarnon was admitted to the workhouse on Jul.28, 1847, and discharged on Oct.16, 1847.
- Thomas Duncan, a 30-year old Presbyterian labourer and widower from Druminard, Salterstown who could not support his family was admitted to the workhouse on Aug.5, 1847, and discharged on Sep.2, 1847. His family: Thomas aged 12, discharged Oct.20, 1848, Margaret aged 10, died Mar.21, 1849, Mary Jane aged 5, died Jun.22, 1849.
- James Brown, a married 32-year old Presbyterian labourer and his wife, 28-year old Ann Brown from Lecumpher, Desertmartin, were admitted to the workhouse on Sep.29, 1847, very sickly with a fever. She was discharged on Oct.26, 1847. and he on Nov.4, 1847.
- William Sloan, the 5-year old Roman Catholic son of 40-year-old married woman Jane Sloan and brother to 11-year-old John Sloan and 9-year-old Mary Sloan was admitted to the workhouse in a very weakly state on Oct.14, 1847. Jane ran off on May 7, 1849, Mary died on Aug.29, 1849, John left on Oct.10, 1850. On Jan.15, 1852, William was taken to Scotland by George Badger's daughter of Curran "til his mother is safe".
- Margaret Brown, a 7-year-old from Brackagh, Slieve Gallion, Lecumpher, whose parents are in the hospital was admitted to the workhouse in a very weakly state on Oct.26, 1847. Later, William Brown, a married 35-year old Protestant labourer (healthy but no means of support) and his wife, 36-year old Margaret Brown from Ballymoghan along with their children, 13-year-old Mary, 9-year old James and 7-year-old Margaret were admitted to the workhouse on Dec.10, 1847, and discharged on Aug.20, 1849.
- John Badger, a 22-year old Protestant and single labourer from Lisnamorrow, Ballyronan, was admitted to the workhouse sickly and with a fever on Dec.27, 1847. He was discharged on Jan.6, 1848.
GRIFFITH VALUATION
The Griffith Valuation of 1858-59 contains the following Badger listings in County Derry:
- Anne Badger in Castledawson St., Magherafelt
- Margaret Badger in Charity St., Magherafelt
- Sarah Badger in Castledawson St., Magherafelt
- Sarah Badger in Town Parks, Magherafelt
- Robert Badger in Killyberry Boyd in Ballyscullion Parish, Co.Derry
- Alexander Badger of Ballynenagh, Artrea Parish, Co. Derry
- Elizabeth Badger of Ballymuldergbeg, Artrea Parish, Co. Derry
- John Badger of Bridger Street, Moneymore, Co. Derry
- Robert Badger of Drumenagh, Artrea Parish, Co. Derry
- Robert Badger of Dunarnon, Artrea Parish, Co. Derry
- Robert Badger of Megargy, Artrea Parish, Co. Derry
- William Badger of Ballygruby, Artrea Parish, Co. Derry
- Henry Badger of Ballynahone, Termoneeny Parish, Co. Derry
- John Badger of Ballynahone, Termoneeny Parish, Co. Derry
- Mary Badger of Broagh, Termoneeny Parish, Co. Derry
- John Badger of Drumlamph, Maghera, Co. Derry
- Thomas Badger of Toberhead, Maghera, Co. Derry
- William Badger of Toberhead, Maghera, Co. Derry
- Eliza Badger of Gortagilly, Desertlyn Parish, Co. Derry
- Edward Badger of Main St., Tobermore, Kilcronaghan Parish, Co. Derry
- Robert Badger of Killynumber, Kilcronaghan Parish, Co. Derry
The Griffith Valuation of 1851 contains the following Badger and Miller listings in County Tyrone:
- John Badger of Drumcrow, Killyman Parish, Co. Tyrone
- Ezekiel Miller of Town Parks, Strabane, Camus Parish, Co. Tyrone
- John Miller of Elagh, Camus Parish, Co. Tyrone
The Griffith Valuation of 185? contains the following Badger listings in County Roscommon:
- James Badger in County Roscommon, Barony of Estersnow, Parish of Camlin from Reps. of Jn. Irwin (a minor), a house, offices and land (182 acres).
- James Badger in County Roscommon, Barony of Estersnow, Parish of Camlin from Reps. of Jn. Irwin (a minor), a Herd's house and offices. and land (31 acres).
- James Badger in County Roscommon, Barony of Estersnow, Parish of Carkfree from Reps. of Jn. Irwin (a minor), land.
- James Badger in County Roscommon, Barony of Estersnow, Parish of Carkfree from Reps. of Jn. Irwin (a minor), a house and offices.
- James Badger in County Roscommon, Barony of Estersnow, Parish of Carrowkeel, from Reps. of Jn. Irwin (a minor), land (90 acres).
U.S. IMMIGRATION
The following are found in the records of immigration to New York:
- Maggie Badger, a 26-year-old single domestic from County Tyrone arrived in New York on May 25, 1903, on the "Columbia" from Londonderry. She had $15 and was headed for her brother William Badger who lived at 92 42 South Brooklyn, New York.
- Margaret Badger, an 18-year-old single dressmaker from Kiltulla, Ireland arrived in New York on Dec.18, 1922, on the "Baltic" from Liverpool. Her father was Martin Badger of Salford, Kiltulla, Athenry, Ireland.
ULSTER COVENANT
The signers of the Ulster Covenant on Sep.28, 1912, include the following:
- Bella Badger of Dunarnon, Moneymore, who signed in the Lecumpher Presbyterian Church
- Dinah Elizzibeth Badger of Dunarnon, Moneymore, who signed in the Lecumpher Presbyterian Church
- Edward Badger of Bellaghy signed in the Orange Hall
- Edward Badger of Caraloon, Magherafelt, who signed in Magherafelt
- Eliza Badger of Dunarnon, Moneymore, who signed in the Lecumpher Presbyterian Church
- Eliza Badger of Megargey, Moneymore, who signed in the Lecumpher Presbyterian Church
- Emily Badger of Kilsally, Stewartstown, who signed in the Aughavy, Coagh
- James Badger of Tamlaghtmore, Stewartstown, who signed in Tamlaghtmore Orange Hall
- James Badger of Drummard, Moneymore who signed in the Saltersland Church
- James Badger of Broagh, Knockloughrim and Curran, who signed in the Temperance Hall
- James Badger of Dunarnon, Moneymore, who signed in the Lecumpher Presbyterian Church
- Jane Badger of Ballygruby, Moneymore who signed in the Saltersland Church
- Lizzie M. Badger of Killberrys, Bellaghy, signed in the Manse, Bellaghy
- Lizzie Badger of Gortagilly, Moneymore who signed in Moneymore
- Lizzie Badger of Elagh, Arboe, who signed in the Aughavy, Coagh
- Maggie Badger of Kilsally, Stewartstown, who signed in the Aughavy, Coagh
- Margaret L. Badger of Drummard, Moneymore who signed in the Saltersland Church
- Margret J. Badger of Slattabogie, Knockloughrim and Curran, Maghera, who signed in the Temperance Hall
- Mary Badger of Kilsally, Stewartstown, who signed in Aughavy, Coagh
- Mary Badger of Randalstown who signed in Randalstown
- Mary Ann Badger of Ballygrooley, Moneymore who signed in the Saltersland Church
- Mary Jane Badger of Moneymore, who signed in Moneymore
- Nathaniel Badger of Kilsally, Stewartstown, who signed in Aughavy, Coagh
- Samuel Badger of Slattabogie, Knockloughrim and Curran, Maghera, who signed in the Temperance Hall
- Samuel J. Badger of Gortalilly, Moneymore, who signed in Moneymore
- S.S. Badger of Magherafelt who signed in the Town Hall, Magherafelt
- Sara Badger of Moneymore, who signed in Moneymore
- Sarah Badger of Lismore, Windsor Avenue, Belfast, who signed in St.Anne's Cathedral, Belfast
- Thomas Badger of Randalstown who signed in Randalstown
- Thomas Badger of Druminard, Moneymore who signed in the Saltersland Church
- Thomas W. Badger of Druminard, Moneymore who signed in the Saltersland Church
- Thomas Badger of Arboe, Stewartstown who signed in the Arboe Church
- William Badger of Megargey, Moneymore, who signed in the Lecumpher Presbyterian Church
- William Badger of Dunarnon, Moneymore, who signed in the Lecumpher Presbyterian Church
- William Badger of Slattabogie, Knockloughrim and Curran, Maghera, who signed in the Temperance Hall
CENSUS OF 1901
The 1901 Census contains the following references to Badger families. Abbreviations: Pres = Presbyterian, Meth = Methodist, CofE = Church of Ireland, RoCa = Roman Catholic, Chr = Christian Church, RW = read and write, RO = read only, NR = neither read nor write, UM = unmarried, MA = married, WI = widow or widower, HD = head or husband, WI = wife, SO = son, DA = daughter, NE = nephew or neice, AU = aunt, UN = uncle, SI = sister, BR = brother, SL = son-in-law or sister-in-law, DL = daughter-in-law, GS = grandson, GD = granddaughter, SE = servant, BO = boarder.
Name Age Pos. Relig. B-place Occupation Lit. Marr. House 15 in Goldsmith Street, Inns Quay, Dublin: Alexander Smith 32 HD CofE Dublin Engineer Model Maker RW MA Annie Smith 32 WI CofE Dublin - RW MA Robert William Smith 6 SO CofE Dublin Scholar RW UM Margaret McGrath 30 BO RoCa CoTip Drapery Asst. RW UM Samuel Story Badger 23 BO Pres CoDer Chemists Asst. RW UM House 5 in Nth Summer Street, Mountjoy, Dublin: Thomas Duncan 74 HD Pres CoDer Dealer in Window Glass RW MA Sarah Duncan 63 WI Pres King's Co. - RW MA Robert Parker 22 NE Ply.Br. Co.Cork Watchmaker RW UM Frederick Parker 18 NE Ply.Br. U.S.A. Bog Copyist: H.M.Stationery RW UM Annie Badger 30 VI Pres CoDer Hospital Nurse RW UM House 4 in Gortagilly, Ballymoghan, Co.Derry: James Badger 56 HD Pres CoDer Farmer + Grocer RW MA Eliza Badger 80 MO Pres CoDer Retired Grocer RW Widow Mary Jane Badger 40 WI Pres CoDer - RW MA Samuel John Badger 19 SO Pres CoDer Grocer RW UM Eliza Ann Badger 18 DA Pres CoDer Grocer RW UM William James Badger 17 SO Pres CoDer Farmer RW UM Sara Jane Badger 14 DA Pres CoDer School RW UM Rober James Colvin 23 SE CofE CoDer Farm Servant RW UM House 5 in Dunarnon, Ballymoghan, Co.Derry: James Badger 49 HD Pres CoDer Farmer RW MA Eliza Badger 48 WI Pres CoDer - RW MA Maggie Badger 22 DA Pres CoDer Seamstress RW UM William Badger 20 SO Pres CoDer Farmer's son RW UM John Badger 18 SO Pres CoDer Grocers Asst. RW UM Sarah Badger 17 DA Pres CoDer Seamstress RW UM Lizzie Badger 15 DA Pres CoDer Scholar RW UM James Badger 13 SO Pres CoDer Scholar RW UM Bella Badger 9 DA Pres CoDer Scholar RW UM Robert Badger 4 SO Pres CoDer Scholar NR UM Thomas Badger 2 SO Pres CoDer NR UM House 5 in Broagh, Rocktown, Londonderry: John Badger 64 HD Pres CoDer Farmer RW MA Mary Badger 63 WI Pres CoDer - RW MA William Badger 30 SO Pres CoDer Labourer RW MA John Badger 28 SO Pres CoDer Labourer RW NM James Badger 26 SO Pres CoDer Labourer RW NM Mary Badger 20 DA Pres CoDer Labourer RW NM Annie Badger 19 DA Pres CoDer Farmer's daughter RW NM Sarah Badger 18 DA Pres CoDer Farmer's daughter RW NM Nancy Speers 8 NE Pres CoDer Scholar RW NM House 6 in Broagh, Rocktown, Londonderry: William Badger 60 HD Pres CoDer Farmer RW NM Matilda Badger 50 SI Pres CoDer Housemaid RW NM House 2 in Druminard, Salterstown, Co.Derry: James Badger 79 HD Pres CoDer Farmer RW MA Maria Badger 60 WI Pres CoDer - RW MA James Badger 39 SO Pres CoDer Farmer's son RW UM F. Willson Badger 25 SO Pres CoDer Farmer's son RW UM Ann Story 62 VI Pres CoDer RW Widow Andrew ?ona 24 SE RoCa CoDer Genl. Farm Servant NR UM House 21 in Ballygruby, Moneymore, Co.Derry: William Badger 72 HD Pres CoDer Farmer RW Widower Mary Ann Badger 28 DA Pres CoDer Dressmaker RW UM Thomas Badger 25 SO Pres CoDer Farmer RW UM Jane Badger 16 DA Pres CoDer RW UM House 24 in Aughrim, Ballyronan, Co.Derry: Robert Badger 52 HD CofE CoDer Weaver of Linen RO Widower Robert J. Badger 23 SO CofE CoDer Weaver of Linen NR UM Sarah Badger 18 DA CofE CoDer House Keeper NR UM House 25 in Slatabogey, Gulladuff, Co.Derry: Samuel Badger 38 HD Pres CoDer Farmer RW UM Margret Badger - SI Pres CoDer House Keeper RW UM House 22 in Megargy, Ballymoghan, Co.Derry: William Badger 81 HD Pres CoDer Farmer RO Widower Eliza Badger 50 DA Pres CoDer Housekeeper RW UM Lizzie S.B. Kane 21 GD Pres CoDer Dressmaker RW UM House 23 in Kilsally, Killycolpy, Tyrone: Nathaniel Badger 29 HD Pres CoTyr Farmer + Grocer RW MA Mary Badger 28 WI Pres CoTyr - RW MA Maggie Badger 7 DA Pres CoTyr Scholar RW UM Emily Badger 5 DA Pres CoTyr Scholar RW UM Fred Badger 3 SO Pres CoTyr NR UM David Badger - SO Pres CoTyr NR UM Wm John Walker 22 SE Pres CoTyr Farm Servant RW UM Margaret J. Linney 13 SE RoCa CoTyr Domestic Servant RW UM House 6 in Tamlaghtmore, Killycolpy, Tyrone: James Badger 63 HD Pres CoDer Farmer RW MA Sarah Badger 63 WI Pres CoTyr - RW MA Lizzie Badger 27 DA Pres CoTyr Farmer's Daughter RW UM Maggie Badger 25 DA Pres CoTyr Farmer's Daughter RW UM Thomas Badger 22 SO Pres CoTyr Farmer's Son RW UM House 25 in Grange, Desertmartin, Londonderry: William John Kane 58 HD Pres CoDer Farmer RW MA Elizabeth Kane 58 WI Pres CoDer - RW MA Jane Badger 30 DA Pres CoDer Farmer's Daughter RW MA Mary Ann Badger - GD Pres CoDer - NR UM House 20 in Lawford Street, Moneymore, Londonderry: Thomas Carleton 62 HD Pres CoDer Farmer RW MA Sarah Carleton 75 WI Pres CoDer - RW MA Sarah Badger 20 Nurse Pres CoDer Nurse: Domestic Servant RW UM House 4 in Killyberry Downing, Bellaghy, Londonderry: Edward Badger 40 HD Pres CoDer Farmer RW MA Lizzie Badger 26 WI Pres CoDer - RW MA Minnie Badger 1 DA Pres CoDer - NR UM Willie Porter 14 SE Pres CoDer Farm Servant RW UM House 4 in Drumcrow, Drumaspil, Tyrone: John Badger 66 HD RoCa CoTyr Farmer NR MA Jane Badger 53 WI RoCa CoTyr Housekeeper RW MA House 2 in Molesworth St., Cookstown, Tyrone: John Knox Leslie 91 HD Pres Cookstown Presbyt. Minister RW WI Sara Lydia Maxwell 34 DA Pres Cookstown - RW UM Sebina Leslie Wallace 14 GD Pres Ballygoney, CoTyr Scholar RW UM Margaret Whylock Wallace 11 GD Pres Ballygoney, CoTyr Scholar RW UM Lizzie Badger 22 SE Pres CoDer Cook + Servant RW UM Jane Clements 19 SE Pres Cookstown Housemaid RW UM House 4 in Dunarnon (Ballymoghan, Londonderry): Henery Dobbin 64 HD Pres CoDer Farmer RO MA Eliza Dobbin 60 WI Pres CoDer Housekeeper RW MA Betty McKee 86 ML Pres CoDer Seamstress RO WI Richard Dobbin 21 SO Pres CoDer Farm Labourer RW UM House 11 in Cavan (Lisnacloon, Tyrone): Andrew McFarland 65 HD CofE CoTyr Farmer RW MA Sarah McFarland 60 WI CofE CoTyr RW MA Sarah McFarland 37 DA CofE CoTyr Farmer's daughter RW UM James McFarland 35 SO CofE CoTyr Farmer's son RW UM Matilda McFarland 28 DA CofE CoTyr Farmer's daughter RW UM Emily McFarland 25 DA CofE CoTyr Farmer's daughter RW UM Alexander McFarland 23 SO CofE CoTyr Farmer's son RW UM David McFarland 20 SO CofE CoTyr Farmer's son RW UM House 19 in Megargy (Ballymoghan, Londonderry): William Vance 76 HD Pres CoDer Farmer RW MA Ann Jane Vance 60 WI Pres CoDer RO MA Margret Jane Vance 29 DA Pres CoDer Housekeeper RW UM Annie Maria Vance 24 DA Pres CoDer Seamstress RW UM House 7 in Dunronan (Ballymoghan, Londonderry): Catherine Mc Kiver 40 HD RoCa CoDer Householder NR UM Margaret Vance 60 BO Pres CoDer Seamstress NR WI House 4 in Rainey Street (Magherafelt, Londonderry): James Vance 42 HD Pres CoDer Grocer and Farmer RW UM Agnes Vance 33 SI Pres America Shop Assistant RW UM Mary Jane Vance 36 SI Pres CoDer Shop Assistant RW UM House 10 in Ballymacombs More (Bellaghy, Londonderry): Mary Vance 60 HD Pres CoDer Linen Weaver RW WI Mary Vance 22 DA Pres CoDer Linen Weaver RW UM Lizzie Dawson 70 SI Pres CoDer Linen Weaver RW UM
CENSUS OF 1911
The 1911 Census contains the following references to Badger families. Abbreviations: Pres = Presbyterian, Meth = Methodist, CofE = Church of Ireland, RoCa = Roman Catholic, Chr = Christian Church, RW = read and write, RO = read only, NR = neither read nor write, UM = unmarried, MA = married, WI = widow or widower, HD = head or husband, WI = wife, SO = son, DA = daughter, NE = nephew or neice, AU = aunt, UN = uncle, SI = sister, BR = brother, SL = son-in-law or sister-in-law, DL = daughter-in-law, GS = grandson, GD = granddaughter, SE = servant, BO = boarder.
Name Pos. Relig. Lit. Age Occupation Marr. B-place Included in the home of Anne Black, 4 Main Street, Portstewart, Co.Derry: Tom Wilson Badger VI Pres RW 37 Farmer UM CoDer Margaret Letitia Mayns VI Pres RW 24 UM CoDer and a number of other visitors Number 9, Slaghtybogy, Gulladuff, Co.Derry: Samuel Badger HD Pres RW 49 Farmer UM CoDer William Badger BR Pres RW 40 Farmer's Son MA CoDer Maggie Badger SL Pres RW 40 MA CoDer Mary Ann Badger NE Pres RW 11 Scholar UM CoDer John Badger NE Pres RW 10 Scholar UM CoDer Samuel Badger NE Pres RW 8 Scholar UM CoDer Jane Badger NE Pres RW 6 Scholar NR CoDer Number 8, Gortagilly, Ballymoghan, County Derry: Samuel Badger HD Pres RW 29 Grocer & Farmer UM CoDer Lizzie Badger WI Pres RW 30 MA CoDer Mary Badger MO Pres RW 50 WI CoDer Thomas Wilson SE CofI RW 23 Farm servant UM CoDer Maggie Love SE CofI RW 24 General Servant UM CoDer Number 3, Roshure, Ballymoghan, County Derry: Job Palmer HD Pres RW 65 Farmer MA CoDer Margaret Palmer WI Pres RW 66 MA 41yrs CoDer Margaret Ferguson DA Pres RW 40 WI CoDer William Palmer SO Pres RW 34 Farmer's son UM CoDer Bessie Johnson DA Pres RW 29 MA 2yrs CoDer Job Palmer SO Pres RW 20 Farmer's son UM CoDer James Ferguson GS Pres RW 10 Scholar UM CoDer Robert Johnson GS Pres NR 1 UM CoDer William Badger SE CofI RW 27 Farm Servant UM CoDer Number 8, Dunarnon, Ballymoghan, County Derry: James Badger HD Pres RW 59 Farmer MA CoDer Eliza Badger WI Pres RW 58 MA 33yrs CoDer William Badger SO Pres RW 30 Farmer's son MA CoDer Dinagh Badger DL Pres RW 33 MA 3yrs CoDer Annabella Badger DA Pres RW 20 UM CoDer Robert Badger SO Pres RW 14 Scholar UM CoDer Thomas Badger SO Pres RW 12 Scholar UM CoDer Lizzie Badger GD Pres NR 2 UM CoDer Number 4, Megargy, Ballymoghan, County Derry: William Badger HD Pres RW 92 Farmer WI CoDer Eliza Badger DA Pres RW 61 UM CoDer Lizzie Kane GD Pres RW 31 UM CoDer Number 4, Market Street, Magherafelt, County Derry: Samuel Story Badger HD Pres RW 38 Pharmaceutical Chemist MA CoDer Annie Marion Badger WI Pres RW 32 MA Co.Long Sheila Arabella Badger DA Pres NR 5 UM Co.Fer Geo Dermot Story Badger SO Pres NR 3 UM Co.Fer Teresa O'Donnell SE RoCa RW 16 Domestic Servant UM CoDer Number 2, Druminard, Salterstown, County Derry: James Badger HD Pres RO 52 Farmer UM Co.Ros Anne Storey AU Pres RW 76 WI CoDer Elizabeth Stewart AU Pres RW 67 WI CoTyr The first head of household signature (later erased) is Tom Wilson Badger Number 15, Ballygraby, Moneymore, County Derry: Thomas Badger HD Pres RW 31 Farmer UM CoDer Mary Ann Badger SI Pres RW 35 Dressmaker UM CoDer Jane Badger SI Pres RW 25 UM CoDer Number 3, Killyberry (Downing), Bellaghy, County Derry: Edward Badger HD Pres RW 50 Farmer MA CoDer Lizzie M. Badger WI Pres RW 36 MA 12yrs CoDer Minnie J. Badger DA Pres RW 11 Scholar UM CoDer Alice B. Badger DA Pres RW 8 Scholar UM CoDer Lucy M. Badger DA Pres NR 6 UM CoDer William J. Houston SE CofI RW 40 Farm servant UM CoDer Number 18, Broagh, Rocktown, County Derry: John Badger HD Pres RO 69 Farmer WI CoDer John Badger SO Pres RO 38 Farmer UM CoDer James Badger SO Pres RO 36 Farmer UM CoDer Annie Badger DA Pres RO 32 Housekeeper UM CoDer Maggie Paul DA Pres RO 28 MA 5yrs CoDer Nancy Speer NE Pres RO 18 UM CoDer Robert Paul NE Bapt NR 4 UM CoDer Mary Jane Paul NE Bapt NR 2 UM CoDer Number 19, Broagh, Rocktown, County Derry: William Badger HD Pres RW 76 Farmer UM CoDer Number 17, Tamlaghtmore, Killycolpy, County Tyrone: James Badger HD Pres RO 73 Farmer WI CoDer Thomas Badger SO Pres RW 32 Farmer's son MA CoTyr Lizzie Badger DL Pres RW 33 MA 6yrs CoTyr James Badger GS Pres NR 5 UM CoTyr Sarah Louisa Badger GD Pres NR 3 UM CoTyr Jemima Dorothy Badger GD Pres NR 9m UM CoTyr Number 11, Kilsally, Killycolpy, County Tyrone: Nathaniel Badger HD Chr RW 40 Farmer MA CoTyr Mary Badger WI Chr RW 40 MA 18yrs CoTyr Maggie Badger DA Chr RW 16 UM CoTyr Emily Badger DA Chr RW 15 UM CoTyr Freddy Badger SO Chr RW 13 Scholar UM CoTyr David George Badger SO Chr RW 11 Scholar UM CoTyr Joseph Badger SO Chr RW 8 Scholar UM CoTyr Willie Badger SO Chr NR 6 UM CoTyr Andrew Badger SO Chr NR 3 UM CoTyr Number 1, Gariffgeery, Cranfield, County Antrim: Thomas Law HD Pres RW 45 Farmer MA Co.Ant Maggie Law WI Pres RW 43 MA 7yrs Co.Ant William Wilson SE Pres RW 20 Farm servant UM Co.Ant Henry Kane SE RoCa RW 20 Farm servant UM CoTyr Sarah Badger SE CofI NR 26 Domestic servant UM CoDer Jane Fulton SE RoCa RW 17 Domestic servant UM Co.Ant Number 82, Marlborough Park, Windsor Ward, County Antrim: Thomas Rea HD Pres RW 33 Inspector of MA CoTyr Intermediate School Dora Rea WI Pres RW 29 MA 1yrs Co.Carl Sarah Badger SE PlyBreth RW 26 Domestic servant UM CoDer Number 22, Linden Street, Falls, County Antrim: John Duffy HD RoCa RW 18 ?? UM Belfast Mary Duffy SI RoCa RW 21 Linen ?? UM Belfast Emma Badger AU RoCa RW 50 Flax Spinner UM CoArm House 4 in Cavan (Lisnacloon, Tyrone): Andrew McFarland HD CofE RW 72 Farmer WI CoTyr Sarah Jane McFarland DA CofE RW 50 Farmer's daughter UM CoTyr James McFarland SO CofE RW 48 Farmer's son UM CoTyr Matilda McFarland DA CofE RW 39 Farmer's daughter UM CoTyr Emily McFarland DA CofE RW 37 Farmer's daughter UM CoTyr David McFarland SO CofE RW 34 Farmer's son UM CoTyr House 54 in Bellaghy (Bellaghy, Londonderry): Mary Vance HD Pres RW 72 Seamstress WI CoDer [2 children born, 2 living] Eliza Dawson SI Pres RW 81 Spinster UM CoDer House 20 in Megargy (Ballymoghan, Londonderry): Margaret Jane Vance HD Pres RW 36 Farmer UM CoDer Annie Maria Vance SI Pres RW 31 UM CoDer House 3 in Lisalbanagh, Brackagh Slieve Gallion, Londonderry: Lennox Paul HD Pres RW 27 Carpenter MA CoDer Maggie Paul WI Pres RW 29 MA CoDer [Married 4 years, 1 child, 1 living] Sarah Paul DA Pres NR 2 UM CoDer House 23 in Ballynocker, Magherafelt, Londonderry: John Alexander Mawhinney HD Pres RW 34 Farmer MA CoDer Sarah Mawhinney WI Pres RW 30 MA CoDer [Married 9 years, 3 childred, 3 living] James Mawhinney SO Pres RW 8 Scholar UM CoDer Mary Elizabeth Mawhinney DA Pres NR 4 UM CoDer Sarah Mawhinney DA Pres NR 1 UM CoDer House 15 in Derrygarve, Castledawson, Co.Derry : Annie Gilmour HD Pres RO 72 Dressmaker WI [Married 47 years, 6 children, 6 living] Thomas Gilmour SO Pres RW 43 Stonemason MA [Married 20 years, 8 children, 8 living] Maryan Gilmour DL Pres RO 41 MA CoDer Lizie Gilmour GD Pres RW 18 UM CoDer Maggie Gilmour GD Pres RW 15 UM CoDer James Gilmour GS Pres RW 13 Scholar UM CoDer John ? Gilmour GS Pres RW 10 Scholar UM CoDer William Gilmour GS Pres NR 7 Scholar UM CoDer Mariah Gilmour GD Pres NR 4 CoDer Thomas Gilmour GS Pres NR CoDer Gorge Gilmour SO Pres NR 35 UM CoDer Francis Gilmour SO Pres RW 25 UM CoDer House 23 in Brocklamount, Ballymena, Co.Antrim: William James Stewart HD Pres RW 37 Solicitor MA CoDer [Married 7 years, 3 children, 3 living] Annie Stewart WI Pres RW 38 MA CoDer Wm Norman Stewart SO Pres RW 6 Scholar UM CoAnt James Harold Stewart SO Pres RW 5 Scholar UM CoAnt Helen Mary Stewart DA Pres 2 UM CoAnt Grace Charlotte Kinnaghan SE Pres RW 19 General Servant Domestic UM CoAnt
THE 1881 CENSUS OF ENGLAND AND WALES
The LDS online records list the following Badger entries in the 1881 Census of England and Wales that have connection with Ireland:
Name Rel. Marr. Age Born Occupation 4 Hibel Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire Thomas Badger HD MA 61 Ireland Annuitant Eliza Badger WI MA 40 Macclesfield, Cheshire Adelaide Badger DA UM 9 Birkenhead, Cheshire Scholar Charlotte E. Badger DA UM 6 Macclesfield, Cheshire Scholar Thomas Badger SO UM 4 Congleton, Cheshire Anne Badger DA UM 4m Macclesfield, Cheshire 5 Derry St, Oldham, Lancashire Mary Badger HD WI 60 Ireland Housekeeper Michael Gillich GS UM 20 Oldham, Lancashire Piecer Mary A. Castles GD UM 24 Wigan, Lancashire Speed Tenter William Castles GS UM 22 Rothwell, York Carter Oliver Castles GS UM 17 Altofts, York Bricklayers Labourer Susan Castles GD UM 14 Ollerton, York Dressmaker Patrick Welsh GS UM 19 Oldham, Lancashire Piecer Cotton Mary A. Gillich GD MA 23 Oldham, Lancashire Speed Tenter Cotton 75 Blandford St, Westgate, Northumberland Thomas Wheeler HD MA 51 Newburn, Northumberland Labourer Annie Wheeler WI MA 44 Ireland James Badger BO WI 48 Ireland Shoemaker 16 Princess Street, Newcastle On Tyne St Andrew, Northumberland Jennings Badger HD MA 50 Ireland Shoemaker Mary Badger WI MA 48 Scotland Margt. Badger DA UM 29 Newcastle, Northumberland James Badger SO UM 24 Newcastle, Northumberland Shoemaker Edward Badger SO UM 22 Newcastle, Northumberland Shoemaker Ellen Badger DA UM 18 Newcastle, Northumberland Dressmaker Jennings Badger SO UM 15 Newcastle, Northumberland Errand Boy Grace Badger DA UM 6 Newcastle, Northumberland 6 Primrose St, Leeds, York Thomas Badger HD MA 37 Aberdeen, Scotland Shoe Maker Catherine Badger WI MA 36 Queens County, Ireland Charwoman Thomas Badger SO UM 17 Bradford, York Fitters Mechanic Isabella Badger DA 11 Leeds, York Scholar Catherine Badger DA 3 Leeds, York 32 Fowler St, Brightside Bierlow, York John Badger HD MA 55 Sheffield, York Royal Artllry Pensioner Margaret Badger WI MA 55 Ireland Sarah A. Badger DA UM 18 Yarmouth Castle, Isle of Wight Polishing Paste Works John A. Badger SO UM 17 Lockailshead, Scotland Railway Station Man Alice M. Badger DA UM 15 Abroath, Scotland Works At Tobacco Factory Georgeina Badger GD 1 Aberdeen, Scotland The Main St Cottage, West Hallam, Derby William J. Badger HD MA 24 Co.Ros, Ireland Police Constable Jane Badger WI MA 23 CoDerr, Ireland Mary E. Badger DA 11m Derby, Derby 12 Shakespeare St, Roath, Glamorgan, Wales William Badger HD MA 72 Stourbridge, Worcester Chelsea Pensioner Night Watchman Elizabeth Badger WI MA 64 Ireland William J. Badger GS 16 Cardiff, Glamorgan Plumber (Apprentice) Russell St, Batley, York Henry L. Badger HD MA 37 Sheffield, York Police Constable Maria A. Badger WI MA 36 Norwich, Norfolk Lilly L. Badger DA 12 Ireland Scholar Harry L. Badger SO 9 Ireland Scholar Olive E. Badger DA 7 Scotland Scholar Amy B. Badger DA 3 Northallerton, York Ethel Badger DA 1 Batley, York 3 3rd Court, Rotherham, York, England In the household of Catherine Concanon: George Badger BO UM 50 Ireland General Lab Milwich Hall, Milwich, Stafford, England Samuel Knight HD UM 55 Milwich Farmer (187acres) Mary Godwin WI 60 Ashbourne, Derby Sick Nurse Michael Bagers UM 19 Roscommon, Ireland Domestic Servant Jane Shekorne UM 21 Milwich General Servant John Scott UM 13 Stone, Stafford Farm Servant
THE 1881 CENSUS OF CANADA
The LDS online records list the following Badger entries in the 1881 Census of Canada that have connection with Ireland:
Name Marr. Ethn. Age Born Occupation Relg. Hope, Durham East, Ontario: John Badger MA Irish 50 Ireland Laborer CofE Francis Badger MA German 42 Quebec CofE Jane Badger Irish 20 Quebec CofE Thomas Badger Irish 18 Quebec Laborer CofE Sarah Badger Irish 16 Quebec CofE William Badger Irish 14 Quebec Laborer CofE Francis M. Badger Irish 8 Ontario CofE James E. Badger Irish 6 Ontario CofE Joseph Badger Irish 4 Ontario CofE Sharlotte Badger Irish 1 Ontario CofE Ward 4, Hamilton, Wentworth, Ontario: James Badger MA Irish 55 Ireland Shoemaker Meth Hannah Badger MA English 50 USA Meth Sarah Badger Irish 25 USA Meth William Badger Irish 6 Ontario Meth Orangeville, Wellington Centre, Ontario: Sarah Ann Badger Irish 22 Ireland Servant CofE Medonte, Simcoe North, Ontario: George Badger MA Irish 45 Ireland Farmer Pres Jane Badger MA Irish 41 Ireland Pres Gerald Badger Irish 8 Ontario School Pres Linda Badger Irish 6 Ontario Pres Collingwood, Grey East, Ontario: Aaron Badger MA Irish 64 Ireland Farmer Meth Jane Badger MA Irish 58 Ireland Meth George Badger Irish 20 Ontario Farmer Meth Stephen Badger Irish 23 Ontario Farmer Meth
THE 1880 UNITED STATES CENSUS
The LDS online records list the following Badger entries in the 1880 US Census that indicate Irish origins:
Name Rel. Marr. Age Born Occupation Father's Mother's Birthplace Birthplace District 63, Chicago, Cook, Illinois: Sheriden Badger HD MA 20 KY Clerk IRE IRE Louise Badger WI MA 19 IRE IRE IRE Sheridan Badger SO UM 2 IRE KY IRE Louise Badger DA UM 2M IL KY IRE Grace Catlin UM 3 IL NY NY E.D. 151, Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky: Michael Badger HD MA 68 IRE Laborer IRE IRE Anna Badger WI MA 60 IRE IRE IRE Pennfield, Calhoun, Michigan: John Badger HD MA 44 IRE Farmer IRE IRE Jane Badger WI MA 47 IRE Housekeeper IRE IRE William A. Badger SO UM 22 MI Laborer IRE IRE Minnie Badger DA UM 19 MI At Home IRE IRE Sarah Badger DA UM 16 MI School IRE IRE Emma Badger DA UM 14 MI School IRE IRE Robert Badger SO UM 10 MI School IRE IRE Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Thomas Badger HD MA 45 IRE Dry Goods IRE IRE Lizzie Badger WI MA 33 NJ Keeping House NJ NJ Mary Badger DA UM 8 PA School IRE NJ Mary Cuppels SI UM 27 NJ Dressmaker NJ NJ Maggie Cuppels SI UM 23 NJ Dressmaker NJ NJ In the boarding house of Anna F. Renison, Gore, Sumner, Kansas: David Badger UM 32 IRE Hardware Merch. IRE IRE Brooklyn, Kings (Brooklyn), New York City-Greater, New York: Patrick Badger HD MA 35 IRE Laborer IRE IRE Ellen Badger WI MA 34 IRE Housekeeper IRE IRE Brooklyn, Kings (Brooklyn), New York City-Greater, New York: Maraget Mullgan WI MA 30 IRE Keeping House IRE IRE John Mullgan SO UM 11 NY At School IRE IRE Cecelia Badger ML WI 70 IRE IRE IRE James Feeley UM 35 IRE Laborer IRE IRE Michael Feeley UM 25 IRE Laborer IRE IRE Peter Fallon UM 30 IRE Laborer IRE IRE James Bradley UM 35 IRE Laborer IRE IRE Hospital For The Insane, Kilbuck, Allegheny, Pennsylvania: Henry Badger UM 45 IRE IRE IRE Centre, Butler, Pennsylvania: James Badger HD MA 65 IRE Farmer IRE IRE Mary Badger WI MA 58 PA Keeping House PA PA Margaret Badger DA UM 33 PA IRE PA Isaiah Badger SO UM 23 PA Works On Farm IRE PA Florence Badger DA UM 12 PA At School IRE PA Moretown, Washington, Vermont: William Badger HD MA 42 VT Farmer VT MA Maria Badger WI MA 41 IRE Keeping House IRE IRE Nellie Badger DA UM 17 VT At Home VT IRE William Badger SO UM 12 VT At Home VT IRE Carrie Badger DA UM 8 VT At Home VT IRE Hattie Badger DA UM 4 VT At Home VT IRE Susan Badger MO WI 70 VT NH NH Oakland, Alameda, California: J. W. Badger HD MA 51 VA Sailor VA VA J. A. Badger WI MA 46 IRE Housekeeper ENG ENG Henry Rylia BO UM 16 MA Laborer IRE IRE J. Bonner BO UM 50 MA Laborer MA MA Sam Lung BO UM 50 CHINA Cook HKONG HKONG In The woollen mill boarding house of William R. Hall, Maynard, Middlesex, Massachusetts: Mary Badger UM 24 IRE Works In Woolen Mill IRE IRE Orange, Ionia, Michigan: W. Samuel Badger HD MA 68 NH Farmer MA NH J. Mary Badger WI MA 57 IRE Keeping House IRE IRE Elisabeth Fleming NE UM 17 MI School IRE MI Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio: John Badger HD UM 84 IRE At Home IRE IRE Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania: John Badger HD MA 42 IRE Express Driver IRE IRE Nancy Badger WI MA 39 PA Keeping House IRE IRE Robert Badger SO UM 17 PA Express Driver IRE PA Sarah Badger DA UM 15 PA At School IRE PA
RAINEY ENDOWED SCHOOL RECORDS
The records of the Rainey Endowed School in Magherafelt contain the following information:
- Dermot Badger is included in a photograph of the senior students at the Rainey in the year 1923-24. The photograph includes 8 boys and 13 girls.
- Oonagh Badger of Magherafelt is included in a photograph of the senior students at the Rainey in the year 1929-30. The photograph includes 5 boys and 9 girls.
- George Dermot Storey Badger is listed in the school register for 1923, his date and place of birth being given as Jan.15, 1908, in Magherafelt, his residence as Rainey Street, Magherafelt, and his father as Samuel Badger.
- Oonagh Adeline Badger is listed in the school register for 1928, her date and place of birth being given as Jun.27, 1915, in Magherafelt, her residence as Rainey Street, Magherafelt and her father as Samuel S. Badger J.P.
- Anna Mary Badger is listed in the school register for 1928, her date and place of birth being given as May 28, 1914, in Gortagilly, Moneymore, her residence as Gortagilly and her father as Samuel Badger.
- Sarah Ina Badger is listed in the school register for 1931, her date and place of birth being given as Feb.2, 1917, in Gortagilly, Moneymore, her residence as Gortagilly and her father as Samuel Badger.
- Sheila Badger is included in a photograph of the First Eleven Field Hockey Team for the year 1922-23.
- Barbara Badger is included in a photograph of the First Eleven Field Hockey Team for the year 1957-58. She is also included in the First Eleven photograph for 1956-57.
- Aileen Redmond is included in a photograph of the First Eleven Field Hockey Team for the year 1952-53.
BADGER ADDRESSES IN NORTHERN IRELAND
The following are addresses of Badgers in Northern Ireland in 2005:
- Arthur Badger, 36 Brae Hill Park, Belfast BT14 8FP.
- Katharine Badger, 3 Edward Drive, Carrickfergus, Co.Antrim BT38 7IH.
- Katharine Badger, 40 Hardwood Gardens, Carrickfergus, Co.Antrim BT38 7US.
- Linda Badger, 202 Tates Avenue, Belfast, BT12 6ND.
- Robert Badger, 79 Caulside Park, Antrim, BT41 2DS.
- Robert Badger, 11 Woodgreen Park, Shankbridge, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, BT42 3DS.
- Thomas Badger, 16 Richmond Crescent, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim BT36 8LG.
- Allister Badger, 40 Eglish Road, Portadown, Craigavon, Co. Armagh BT62 1NL.
- David Badger, 7 Richmond Avenue, Tandragee, Craigavon, Co. Armagh BT62 2AW.
- John Badger, 8 Innishmore, Killyleagh, Downpatrick, Co. Down BT30 9PT.
- Alexander Badger, 9 Ballyhone Road, Coleraine, Co. Derry BT52 2LU.
- Bessie Badger, 11 Golf Terrace, Magherafelt, Co. Derry BT45 6EJ.
- Grace Badger, 27 Megargy Road, Desertmartin, Co. Derry BT45 5HW.
- Henry Badger, 1 Deramore Gardens, Magherafelt, Co. Derry BT45 6BJ.
- Joseph Badger, 6 Golf Terrace, Magherafelt, Co. Derry BT45 6BJ.
- Joseph Badger, 4 Parkmore Avenue, Magherafelt, Co. Derry BT45 6PE.
- Joseph Badger, 25 Coolshinney Heights, Magherafelt, Co. Derry BT45 5JH.
- Thomas Badger, 20 Dunarnon Road, Desertmartin, Magherafelt, Co. Derry BT45 5HY.
- William Badger, 39 Gulladuff Road, Maghera, Co. Derry BT46 5EN.
- William Badger, 25 Megargy Road, Desertmartin, Co. Derry BT45 5HW.
Last updated 3/5/04.
Christopher E. Brennen