Photograph courtesy of the University of Ulster Archives published in the ‘On the Banks of the Foyle’ book.
The photograph of the shop front of Robert Elder’s grocery business at 21 Duke Street on the Waterside was taken in 1906. Items for sale included hardware, artificial manures and agricultural seeds. The owner Robert Elder is pictured outside with his employees.
Robert Elder and Helen Grainger Emberson are the parents of Robert Craig Elder who is buried at Altnagelvin Cemetery.
Robert Elder married Nancy Watson on 25 Oct 1882 at St. Columb’s Cathedral, Londonderry, Co. Londonderry, Ireland. Robert is recorded as a 21 year old bachelor from Templemore (Occupation: Shoemaker). His father, Samuel Elder’s occupation is recorded as Labourer. Nancy is recorded as a full age spinister from Templemore. Her father, James Watson’s occupation is recorded as a Labourer.
Source: Personal Research
Ballurrey, Desertoghill, Co. Londonderry, Ireland
Robert Elder
2 Males
1 Female
2 Servants
Moneydig, Desertoghill, Co. Londonderry, Ireland
John Elder
2 Males
1 Female
Lanagivey, Agivey, Co. Londonderry, Ireland
John Elder
5 Males
2 Females
Craigba, Aghadowey, Co. Londonderry, Ireland
Matthew Elder
2 Males
3 Females
Ardreagh, Aghadowey, Co. Londonderry, Ireland
John Elder
4 Males
3 Females
According to the 1911 Census, Robert Elder (Born about 1824) and his two sons lived in Derryvane, Muff, County Donegal, Ireland. The sons are named Samuel (Born about 1857) and Robert (Born about 1861). Both are recorded as single with the occupation of agricultural labourer. Robert Elder senior’s occupation is recorded as shoemaker which might be a link to one of my ancestors who started a shoemaker business in Limavady, County Londonderry. Their religion is recorded as Presbyterian. Samuel Elder was unable to read or write.
Elder & McGilligan Genealogy 