Here's a list of Girvan's buried in Greyabbey
From Greyabbey graveyard;
Girvan Here lies the body of James Girvan, late of Gordenall, who
departed this life16 Jan 1801aged 35 years. Also here is interred
the remains of his brother John who departed this life23 Apr 1849
aged 72 years. Also Agnes Girvan, wife to Hugh Girvan, who departed this
life27 Feb 1847aged 69 years. Also the said Hugh Girvan who departed
this life27 Mar 1853aged 82 years. Also his grandson John Girvan who
departed this life04 Apr 1857aged 17 years.
Girvan Here lieth the body of Margret Girvan, alias McKee, wife to
Charles Girvan of Ballybrain, who depd. this life19 Jan 1809aged 33
yrs. Also Joseph Girvan of Greyabbey who died23 Nov 1865aged 87
years. Also his wife Elizabeth Girvan alias Boyd who died17 Oct 1846
at Albany, U.S. of America, aged 66 years. Also Hugh Girvan of Greyabbey
who died20 Jan 1868aged 65 years.
Girven/Girvan Erected by Alexander Girven, Springvale, in memory of his
father Alexander Girven who died15 Feb 1828aged 61 years. Also his
mother Margaret Girvan who departed this life15 Feb 1854aged 83
years. Also his daughter Jane Emily M. Girven who died29 May 1854
aged 17 years. Also a child who died young. Also his daughter Mary
Girven, beloved wife of Henry Coulter, who died06 Jun 1915aged 52 years.
Girven Alexr. Girven. Hugh Girven, son to the above, who departed this
life25 Feb 1864aged 18 years.
I checked the land records, Index to Tithe Applotment Books, 1823-1838
and found;
Girvin, AlexanderCounty : Down
Parish : Ardkeen
Townland : Ballycranmore