Kevin Moore - Dec '07
Do you know if a transcription of the headstones in this cemetery exits?

Jane Kuitems - Dec '05
Our family history always stated that the Jacksons were from Gracehill, Ahoghill. Until recently we had assumed that Gracehill was the name of the stonehouse whose photo has been passed along in our family. It is very exciting to find out more about the town and the culture of our ancestors. Are there any Moravian Church Records of baptisms, marriages or deaths other than the graveyard inscriptions? Did all members live at Gracehill or did some live in surrounding villages? Our ancestors came to Canada in the 1840's. Was this common? I am particularly interested in doing more genealogy on those ancestors. Is there a local group of any kind which is researching ancestors from the church? Did the members believe in intermarrying with other faith traditions or did they marry only within their tradition? I have so many questions, where should I look?

Robert J Marshall MD - Dec '05
Very interesting information. I am familiar with Gracehill and the Moravian settlement, but had not previously heard the details of the Moravian settlement. The sequestering of the sexes in the church, the village and the graveyard is similar to the practices of the Shakers in Kentucky (Pleasant Hill), which we have also visited. My paternal ancestors hailed from Longstone, between Ahoghill and Portglenone.

John Andrews - July '05
An interesting article. I was just searching the Web for Cennick, I am a descendent of his Sister Anna Cennick. I am researching my family and I try to gleam any information I can. I knew John carried out a lot of work in Ireland and that the Moravian Church made inroads into the religious belief's in the country at that time. I am glad that the Moravian Church is still active and I wish it well.

Elizabeth Brinton - June '05
I was very happy to find this web site. My family came from Gracehill originally, on my father's side. It was his grandfather, Albert Ernest Stafford Smythe who came to Canada and was the founder of the Canadian Theosophical Society. I have just written a book based on the true story of a Quaker martry. This interest in Quaker history came through my husband's background, but I have always felt there was some personal connection. Today I learned that my ancestors were followers of George Fox and came to Gracehill from Bristol. So it has been fascinating to discover that this thread has been with me all along. The lovely pictures of Gracehill fill me with peace. I must come and visit some happy day. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Elizabeth S. Brinton, nee Smythe, author of "My American Eden"

Roslyn Townsend - May 05