1795-1799 O'Hagan

It was around the years 1795-1799, that the oldest known family anscestor was born. His first name is unknown, but we do know he came from a family clan called the O’hagans. In the early 1820's a son was born to him, named Patrick. This son would marry Catherine McInereney. The O'hagan name in old Gaelic is O'hAodhagain and has the possible meaning of "Little Fire from the Sun". The name was first found in County Tyrone

1820's King

Around the 1820's Peter King was born. According to available records Peter King had two known sons called Micheal and also Peter. Peter's name is first documented in the Marriage Certificate of his son Micheal King. The King name has the Meaning of 'ruler',and variants of the name King include Conroy, O'Conry and O'Mulconry. This name is of Celtic origin and is found throughout England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. It is found in many mediaeval manuscripts in these countries.

1830 Catherine McInerney is Born

1845 Irish Famine


Catherine McInerney "O'hagan" witnesses and survives the Irish Famine. She is 14 years old

1848 Patrick O'Ohagan Marries Catherine Mclnerney

Beginning in 1848 Patrick and Catherine have 6 Childern

Hugh 1848, James 1851 Sarah 1953, Maragret 1856, Teresa 1861 and Roseanne 1862

1861 Teresa O' Hagan is Born







margaretTeresa O'Hagan:Teresa was also called Catherine and she would marry Micheal King, and become the mother of the King Family born during the era of the 1890's and early 1900's

1876 William J Moore is Born. William is born at No'47 Eureka Street, Donegall Pass, Sandy Row, Belfast. William would go on to Marry Mary Hart.They would have two Children, Isabella and Margaret. Margaret would marry Bernard King.

Eureka street Eureka Street, no longer exists.

1889 Micheal King Marries Teresa O'Hagan. They would have Seven Children. Patrick,Bernard,Micheal,Kathleen,Hubert,Johnny and Owen

1890 Patrick King is Born












1892 Bernard James King is Born.






1893 Micheal King Jnr is Born

1895 Kathleen King is Born





Kathleen King, Joined the Sisters of Mercy, and after taking her vows,devoted her life as a Nun. She traveled to America,to help emigrants, but while involved with her relief work she contracted tuberculosis. Her father Micheal encouraged her to return to Ireland.The air was more fresher and cleaner than the cities of America. Micheal hoped her respiratory problems would improve, but sadly Kathleen died aged 20.

1897 Hubert King is Born






1897 was the same Year William J Moore Marries Mary Hart. They would go on to have two children

1898 Isabella Moore is Born.

1899 Johnny King is Born. Johnny would go on to serve in the Irish Army and the Garda.

johnny Johnny King:With the outbreak of The Irish Civil War 28 June 1922 – 24 May 1923, Johnny traveled south, seemingly to Cork. The civil war was waged between two opposing groups, the Irish republicans and Irish nationalists, over the Anglo-Irish Treaty. Johnny joined the Irish nationalists and after the war, he went on to join the Garda Siochana. According to family testimony the last reference to Johnny is back in 1971, when he contacted his Niece Moya Saunders. He was aware of Moya's sons and husband being interned and inquired about their welfare.





1900 Margaret Moore "King" is Born








1902 Isabella Moore Dies of Jaundice Age 3 Years Old

1905 Owen King is Born

@ 1910-1915 William J Moore

This is a possible photograph of William J Moore. This is based on the testimony of William's Grandchildren Moya, Kathleen and Betty who visited the Titanic Museum in 2011

Titanic Visit Back In 2011, The Grandchildren of William J Moore, Moya, Betty, and Kathleen,along with his Great GrandChild, Bernard Saunders, Visited the Titanic Museum. The museum is located at Belfast Docks where the Titanic was build back in 1911/12. During the visit a 'possible' photograph of William was identified in the exhibition hall of the museum. Moya, Betty and Kathleen believe the photograph you see on this time-line is of their Grandfather William J Moore

1911 Titanic


269.1 metres – the length of the Titanic (882 feet 9 inches). 825 tons – the amount of coal used per day. 10,000 – the approximate number of lamp bulbs used on the ship. $7,500,000 – the cost of building the RMS Titanic. 2 – the number of workers killed during the build.

1914 Bernard
J King.


With the outbreak of World War One. Bernard traveled to Glasgow, Scotland and joined the Royal Irish Guards. At the time of his enrollment the Guards had a Calvary Unit and Bernard was given a Horse, which he named Tommy!

December 26th 1919 Michael King Snr Dies of Chronic bronchitis

Michael King died at 169 Newlodge Rd. His Son Johnny King was present at his Death.



















1924 Bernard J King Marries Margaret Moore

It was assumed there was no available records to indicate the exact year of the photo you see on this time-line. However the date can now be confirmed as 2nd October 1924.You can view the record of Bernard and Margaret's Marriage Certificate under the Documents Tab

1925 Mary Teresa "Moya" King is Born

John Moya King: Taken shortly after her birth at a photographic studio in North Street, Belfast 1925. She was a beautiful Baby! Moya was named Mary Teresa at her Baptism. Moya was given the names of her two Grandmothers,'Teresa King' who was the mother of Bernard and 'Mary Moore' who was the mother of Margaret (Maggie).She was the first born of Bernard and Margaret. Moya would go on to have nine Children, Bernard, Clare, David, Tony,Damien, Margaret, Catherine, Frankie and Pat. Moya and Davy(her Husband) lived most of their lives at No'1 Stratheden Street

1927 John King is Born

John John King, lived in Birmingham. He and his wife Florence had three children, Mark, Gary and John. As a young man John loved his cards and snooker. Every Friday,Saturday and Sunday on Lepper street, Belfast across from No 1 Stratheden Street, John would be mastering his poker skills and trying to make the ultimate score of 147 in the local Snooker Hall. Seemingly his carpentry skills were far better. When he moved to England he work as a carpenter on various construction projects.

1929 Bernadette King is Born

BernadetteBernadette King: Bernadette is the third oldest child of Bernard and Margaret King. She moved from Ireland in 1952/53, and worked as a Barmaid in the Ship Hotel, in Cromer, England. In 1956 she married.Her childern are Moya, Sinead and Bernadette

@ 1930-1935 Owen, Margaret, Bernard J King







BernadetteThe Grave of Bernard, Margaret and Owen King It is a very poignant Image!! They lived together as Husband, Wife and Brother and today they are buried together. Bernard James King died in 1961, Owen died 1965 and Margaret Teresa King died 1986, Milltown Cemetery, Belfast

1931 Kathleen King is Born

Kathleen Kathleen King: Kathleen married Pat Melville in 1956 and soon after they moved to New York, America. This photograph was taken in Central Park, New York 1957. Pat her husband proved to be a very successful business man, and Kathleen worked for many years as a Cashier/Secretary. They had one Daughter, Marilyn, who now lives with her four children, and husband, in Tennessee .

1933 Betty King is Born

bettyBetty King:In 1950 at the age of 17 years old Betty moved from Ireland. She worked as a barmaid for one year in York, England. Afterwards, Betty moved back to Ireland, then at the age of 20 years old, she moved to Wales and again worked as a barmaid in the Golden Lion Pub. She met her husband Tony Sayers and they went on to have five Children. Tony, Paul, Jacqueline, Patrica and Stephen.

1935 Frankie King is Born

1938 Frankie King Dies

1938 Brian King is Born

brianBrian King: Brian was 19 years old when he decided to take a trip to the Channel Islands. It was the summer of 1957, and the harvest season was in full bloom. He picked Tomatoes during his vacation. After the summer harvest had ended he traveled to Cromer to stay with Bernadette. He moved back to Ireland and married Marie Duffy. As a couple they then moved back to England. Their Children are Bernard, Micheal, Marie and Sally.

1941 Billy King is Born

billy Billy King: In 1958 at the age of 17, Billy moved to Cromer. He worked in Cafe's and Bar's. His Children are Joanne and Johnathan.

1943 Margaret King is Born

margaretMargaret King: Margaret studied as a Secretary at Rupert Stanley College, in Belfast. After her studies she moved to New York and stayed with her older sister Kathleen. While in New York, she met her future husband Nick De Angelo. Nick was of Italian descent. During their courtship Margaret moved back to Ireland for a brief period, but Margaret's move back to Ireland, did not put Nick off. He gave her the money to buy their engagement ring and soon afterwards they were married. Today her children Nicole and Nicolas live in Texas. USA.

1943...On-wards

April 2023. Grave of King Family Rediscovered







BernadetteThe Grave of Catherine, Micheal, Kathleen, Peter and Patrick King is redicovered. The Gravestone was laid by Owen King in 1954 at Milltown Cemetery, Belfast, However the first family memeber buried in the grave-plot was Kathleen King in 1915

May 2023. Grave of King Family Refurbished







BernadetteOn May 13th 2023, The great grandchildern of Micheal and Catherine King refurbished the Head-Stone and Grave-Plot. Also seen here is Ronan Mc Caughey the great great Nephew of Michael and Catherine King.. This grave is now restored and serves as a memory to family members of the past

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