Michael Cox

Michael Cox first discovered the townlands of Edymore and Cavanalee 50 years ago when he installed milking machines on two farms there. After his marriage a few years later, he and his wife moved to Edymore, staying there for over 20 years. In the 1960s he started to explore the history of the townlands following the discovery of old maps of the district among the Abercorn Papers at PRONI. After moving to Scotland he continued his research during annual visits to the Strabane district. He was...See more

Michael Cox first discovered the townlands of Edymore and Cavanalee 50 years ago when he installed milking machines on two farms there. After his marriage a few years later, he and his wife moved to Edymore, staying there for over 20 years. In the 1960s he started to explore the history of the townlands following the discovery of old maps of the district among the Abercorn Papers at PRONI. After moving to Scotland he continued his research during annual visits to the Strabane district. He was later persuaded by two friends, both Ulster local historians, to write down the story of the two townlands. See less