Bigger, Francis Joseph (1863–1926), antiquary, nationalist and Celtic revival polymath, was born 17 July 1863 in Belfast, seventh son of Joseph Bigger, of Belfast, and his wife Mary Jane (née Ardery) of Ballyvalley. F. J. Bigger was educated briefly in Liverpool, where his father worked…
McBrinn, Joseph
Praeger, Sophia Rosamond
Praeger, Sophia Rosamond (1867–1954), sculptor, illustrator, author, and poet, was born 15 April 1867 at Woodburn House, Holywood, Co. Down, the only daughter and the third of the six children of Willem Emilius Praeger, a linen merchant who had emigrated to Belfast from The Hague in…
Ward, James
Ward, James (1851–1924), artist and educator, was born 17 November 1851 at Gavins Buildings, Shankill Road, Belfast, eldest son of James Ward, house painter. He was educated at local schools and received private art lessons before attending the Government School of Art, Belfast. He…
Ward, John
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Ward, Marcus
Ward, Marcus (1807–47), printer, stationer, and founder of Marcus Ward & Co., was born in Belfast, second son among five sons and two daughters of John Ward (1770–1836) of Jackson Hall, Co. Down, Ulster paper manufacturer and printer, and his wife Margaret (née Davis) (1782–1832…