Logan, Ernest Williamson

Lieutenant Ernest Williamson Logan

Logan was born at Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan on 13th July 1896 to Rev. John Logan Presbyterian Minister) and Anna Marie Logan nee Eakin. His name was not recorded on the birth registration until he received his baptismal name. His parents had married on 1st October 1895 at Carrickmacross Presbyterian Church.

E W Logan - Birth &Registration & Baptismal Name

In 1901 Logan (4) lived in house 25, Moydalgen, Dromara, Co. Down with his parents and brother, John Thompson (1). A servant, Anna Maria Gray (18) was also in the house.

The family was living in England for the 1911 census and are recorded as residing in Glenburn, Basford Park, Stoke On Trent, Wolstanton.

Logan studied for his bank Entrance Examination at Skerries College in Belfast. They advertised his exam success in the Belfast News-Letter of 18th September 1912:

Logan joined the Belfast Banking Company around 1912/13 working in Head Office and Central branches. His father signed the Bankers Guarantee for him.

Bankers Guarantee Ledger sheet 

Belfast Bank, Central branch (Donegall Square North)

Belfast Bank, Head Office, Waring Street, Belfast

Logan volunteered and enlisted into the Royal Irish Rifles where he attained the rank of Lieutenant. 

E W Logan - Medal Index Card

The Belfast News-Letter of 27th April 1917 records that E W Logan has completed his training at Fermoy and has been commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 20th Battalion Royal Irish Rifles.

His first theatre of war is recorded on the Medal Index Card as France from 22nd July 1917.

The Northern Whig of 23rd January 1918 reported that 2nd Lt E W Logan to be temporary .... on appointment to Indian Army Reserve of Officers from Royal Irish Fusiliers.

Following his demobilisation, Logan returned to work in the bank at Central branch. This advertisement was published in the Northern Whig of 22nd January 1921:

Logan was a member of the Irish Bank Officials' Association and in 1928 he was appointed to the Belfast committee rising to Honorary Secretary in the mid 1940s.

Logan's father, Rev. Dr John Logan died in March 1957. His obituary in the Ballymena Weekly Telegraph of 7th March 1957 mentioned John and his brother, F S Logan, Manager, Northern Bank, Keady.

Lockhart, John Thomas

Lance Corporal John Thomas Lockhart

Lockhart was born at Cargin, Forkhill, Co. Armagh on 29th January 1890 to John Lockhart (Sergeant, Royal Irish Constabulary) and Margaret Lockhart nee Magill. They had married on 6th September 1883 at Eglinton (Street) Presbyterian Church, Belfast.

John Lockhart (Senior) died at Portballintrae on 13th March 1908 aged 52. He had been a Petty Sessions Clerk.

In 1911, Lockhart (21) was living in house 19, Orient Gardens, Cliftonville, Belfast with his mother (51) and 3 siblings; Frederick James (26), Ellie (24) and Joanna (22). John has recorded his occupation as a Bank Clerk.

Lockhart later joined the Belfast Banking Company and worked in Head Office. 

Belfast Bank, Head Office, Waring Street, Belfast

Lockhart's father, John Lockhart of Bushmills signed his Bankers Guarantee.

Belfast Bank - Bankers Guarantee Ledger

A later Bankers Guarantee was signed by Robert Lockhart of 33 Bedford Street, Belfast and Margery Kate Lockhart of Belfast Bank House, Londonderry.

Belfast Bank - Bankers Guarantee Ledger

In April 1913, Lockhart passed the final examination of the Institute of Bankers, gaining first place in Ireland and third in the United Kingdom.

In September 1914, Lockhart volunteered and enlisted into 'D Squadron’, North Irish Horse and attained the rank of Lance Corporal. His Service Number is recorded as 1219 with the NIH. Another number, 71288 is recorded with the Corps of Hussars.

J H Lockhart - Medal Index Card

This photograph and article about John Lockhart appeared in the Coleraine Chronicle in January 1915:

[Image courtesy of Nigel Henderson]

It describes Lockhart as having left Antrim with his troop some time ago en route for active service, and is now temporarily quartered near Bedford.

His Medal Index Card records John's first theatre of war as France from 1st May 1915.

The Belfast Banking Company 'Roll of Honour' booklet describes Lockhart as 'being in hospital' with his last known address as Queenstown, Ireland.

He was demobilised in 1919 and transferred to the Class Z Army Reserve. 

Following his demobilisation after the Great War, Lockhart returned to work in the bank. various newspaper extracts record him as working in Ballymena branch prior to his transfer as manager on Londonderry.

Belfast Bank, Ballymena branch

Belfast Bank, Londonderry branch

The Belfast News-Letter of 3rd June 1954 reports the engagement of John's 3rd daughter, Katherine Elizabeth (Betty) to E B C Gwinnell. John is mentioned as having been awarded the MBE.

Retirement for Lockhart came in 1945. 

PRONI Will Calendars records Lockhart, John Thomas of 35 Carolhill Park, Holywood Road, Belfast retired bank manager, died 16th December 1961. Probate Belfast, 27th April 1962 to Belfast Bank Executor and Trustee Company Limited. Effects £2008 12s. 11d.

Further information on John Lockhart is recorded on the excellent North Irish Horse website.

Little, David Allen

2nd Lieutenant David Allen Little

Little was born at Poyntzpass, Co. Armagh on 2nd May 1900 to David Little, Farmer and Gertrude Little nee Wallace. They had married on 9th May 1894 at St. Matthew's Church of Ireland, Scarva.

In 1901 Little (0) lived in house 34, Poyntzpass, Co. Armagh with his parents and 2 siblings; John (4) and Flora (3). A servant, Maggie McKeown also lived in the property.

Gertrude Little died on 10th November 1904 at Poyntzpass aged 36.

Little would have joined the Belfast Banking Company around 1917 / 1918. His father signed the Bankers Guarantee and he is recorded as worked in College Green, Dublin and Navan branches.

D A Little - Bankers Guarantee ledger

Belfast Bank, College Green, Dublin branch

Belfast Bank, Navan branch

Little volunteered and enlisted with the 4th (Royal Irish) Dragoon Guards and attained the rank of 2nd Lieutenant.

David Allen Little, Poyntzpass, Co. Armagh, retired civil servant died 2nd July 1952. Probate Belfast 15th December 1952 to John Little, postmaster and Harry Ledlie, farmer. Effects £1154 18s. 11d.

Leeman, Reginald Thackeray

Captain Reginald Thackeray Leeman

Leeman was born at Cathedral Close, Armagh on 7th November 1887 to Hans Garmany Leeman, Draper and Catherine Elizabeth Leeman nee Thackeray. They had married on 8th April 1885 at Armagh Church of Ireland Cathedral.

In 1901 Leeman (13) lived in house 27, The Mall, Armagh with his parents and 2 siblings; Percy G (14), May M (6). An aunt, Georgina Thackeray was also present along with a servant, Mary Coyle. 

Leeman would have joined the Belfast Banking Company around 1905. His father signed the Bankers Guarantee for him. His address is recorded as 6 Hartford Place, Armagh.

R T Leeman - Bankers Guarantee ledger

Leeman is recorded as working in Letterkenny branch and also have worked in Warrenpoint branch (1915 news article re golf).

Belfast Bank, Letterkenny branch

Belfast Bank, Warrenpoint branch

Leeman was a keen rugby player and in 1910 he played Inter-Provincial Rugby (serving in the BBCo Bangor branch). This was a report in the North Down Herald and County Down Independent - Friday 21 January 1910.

Belfast Bank, Bangor branch

By 1911 the family property was described as house 50, The Mall, Armagh. Along with the parents were May (16), Thomas Oswald (9) and a servant, Liemer McKenna.

In the same year, Leeman was boarding with the Chesnut family in house 15, New Row, Coleraine, Co. Londonderry. He is described as a Bank Clerk. He may have worked in the Coleraine branch.

Belfast Bank, Coleraine branch

Leeman volunteered and enlisted into the Army Service Corps in 1915. He served with the Army Service Corps (31st Division) and attained the rank of Captain. 

His first theatre of war is recorded as 'Egyptian' from December 1915.

R T Leeman - Medal Index Card

Address recorded as 3 Victoria Street, Armagh

The Northern Whig of 12th February 1916 reported on Leeman and his elder brother, Percival:

The Millom Gazette reported on 12th October 1916 about Percival Leeman:

Following demobilisation, Leeman was awarded the 14/15 Star, British War Medal and the Victory Star. 

R T Leeman - Medal Roll 1

R T Leeman - Medal Roll 2

A Pension Record card also exists:

R T Leeman - Pension Card

The Belfast News-Letter of 4th April 1919 reported on the awarding of the Military Cross (MC) to Capt. Percival Leeman.

Reginald Thackeray Leeman, 60 Bryansburn Road, Bangor, Co. Down, retired manufacturers agent died 16th March 1964. Probate Belfast 25th May to Annie Alice Louise Leeman the widow. Effects £3980 13s.

Kennedy, Samuel Guiler

Lance Corporal Samuel Guiler Kennedy

Kennedy was born at Gills, Coleraine, Co. Londonderry on 15th September 1897 to James Kennedy, Farmer and Mary Kennedy nee Tweed. They had married on 12th January 1893 at First Kilraughts Presbyterian Church, Ballymoney.

In 1901, Kennedy (3) was living in house 3, Gills, Somerset, Co. Londonderry with his parents and 3 siblings; Margaret S (7), William Y (5) and Charlotte E L (1). Also in the house was Mary Tweed (mother in law to James) and a servant, William Graham.

In 1911 Kennedy is living in house 21, Ballysally, Portstewart with his parents and 5 siblings; William (15), John S (9), Hugh C (8), Mary T (6) & James (4). William James O'Hara and Robert J O'Hara, servants, are also in the house.

Later the family moved to Cranagh House, Coleraine.

The University of Ulster was built on the Cranagh lands and the house was later demolished.

Kennedy would have joined the Belfast Banking Company around 1913/1914. His father signed his Bankers Guarantee.

S G Kennedy - Bankers Guarantee ledger sheet

Kennedy is recorded as working in Strabane branch. He may also have worked in Letterkenny branch.

Belfast Bank, Strabane branch

Belfast Bank, Letterkenny branch

On 2nd February 1916, whilst in Letterkenny, Kennedy volunteered and enlisted in the 10th Royal Dublin Fusiliers with the Service Number 25960. He would later be promoted to Lance Corporal.

Kennedy's Army Service Record still exists and consists of at least 36 pages. The following pages are examples.

S G Kennedy - Service Record - 1

S G Kennedy - Service Record - 2

S G Kennedy - Service Record - 3

S G Kennedy - Service Record - 4

S G Kennedy - Service Record - 5

S G Kennedy - Service Record - 6

S G Kennedy - Service Record - 24 - letter from Canada

S G Kennedy - Service Record - 25 - Letter from Canada

Kennedy saw service in France during 1916. His medical record shows many entries through 1917 to 1918.

The following photograph shows Samuel in uniform standing with his family outside Cranagh House.  

Hugh Catherwood 5 Aug 1902; William Tweed 25 Dec 1895; Margaret Stewart 22 Jan 1894; Samuel Guiler 15 Sep 1897; Charlotte Elizabeth Long 17 May 1899;  John;  Stewart 3 Apr 1901; Mary Tweed 26 Sep 1904; James Sr.6 Mar 1866; Mary (nee Tweed 15 Mar 1868); James Jr.15 Nov 1906.

Family tradition said he was in the Easter Uprising in Dublin in 1918,

Following demobilisation, he emigrated to Pierson, Manitoba, where he worked for the Royal Bank of Canada. He came back home on 23rd December 1925 and married Edith Mary Small on 17th February 1926 at Terrace Row, Third Presbyterian Church, Coleraine. They then returned to Canada. There were no children   

Kennedy died on 6th April 1981 in Brandon, Manitoba.  

Also see William Kennedy who was a cousin working for the Northern Banking Company. William was killed in action.

*  Some of the information came from an anonymous person. Thank you for taking the time to respond to my data.

*  Following receipt of this information, this website was found - Kennedy-Stewart-Tweed. A further site was also of some use - Wikitree - Kennedy.