I am searching for any evidence of a James Black (believed to have been born in Scotland), living in County Tyrone around 1848-1871. He had a son, Alexander Black, who was born in August, 1851. Alexander emigrated to Canada in 1871, reportedly as a "Remittance Man", paid an annual sum NOT to return to Ireland. He was an active member of the Orange Order in Canada, so I would presume that his father was also. In Canada, Alexander used the surname of Hillman-Black, and said that his mother was Mary Hillman. He sailed from Londonderry in April 1871, arriving in Quebec on May 2.
I have searched the online Irish records, without success. I would greatly appreciate any information, or clues, to help me find the family of my paternal great-grandfather. Lynton "Bill" stewarttheoldme...@att.net
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