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Re: Carradus

ancara1 — 2013-05-16 20:41:39Z

Thanks Sue.
Will look forward to it.
Angela

Carradus

susan_labonte — 2013-05-14 13:13:34Z

I am searching for information regarding a Barbara Isobel Carradus, born Sug. 23, 1923 in the Manchester, UK area. In 1945 she married Wesley S Gleason - they divorce in 1947 and then I believe she married a Gerald C. Pitcher in 1953. She has a sister, Audrey F. Carradus born Sept 1930 in Manchester South, Lancashire, England. Barbara would be my aunt and I would love to know if she is still living. Thank you for your help
Susan

Re: Carradus

susan_labonte — 2013-05-13 13:05:14Z

Thanks, Angela - will let you know if it works out!
Sue

Re: Carradus

ancara1 — 2013-05-13 12:55:22Z

What a good idea to look on Facebook, Sue. Now why didn't I think of that.....
Do so hope he replies and that all works out for you.
All the best,
Angela

Re: Carradus

susan_labonte — 2013-05-12 22:04:24Z

Angela - found Nigel on Face Book and have sent him a message so let's hope I hear back with good news! Thanks again.

Re: Carradus

susan_labonte — 2013-05-12 21:54:43Z

Dear Angela,
Thank you so very much for that information - I knew nothing about what happened to Aunt Barbara after she and my uncle divorced. My mother had a few letters from her but Mum passed in 1971 so can't even ask her! My uncle passed in 1999 too so I am th eonly one left! I will certainly look up her son - hopefully it is her son - and will go from there. I thank you so much for takin the time to do this - I am in Florida, USA - not that much access to UK information although I do have a few cousins who live there - this I just discovered a few years ago while doing my genealogy of the William Glass family of Tristan da Cunha. My extended family is growing leaps and bounds!
Sue

Re: Carradus

ancara1 — 2013-05-12 20:57:16Z

Hi Sue,
Since writing earlier I have found likely children of Barbara Isobel Carradus and Gerald C Pitcher - namely Nigel C Pitcher born North East Cheshire, England in Oct - Dec quarter 1954 and Anne Pitcher born Jul - Sept quarter 1956 - all of which doesn't help at all as you may already know this.
However,I again looked on 192.com and found that in 2002 - 3 Electoral register there is a Nigel C Pitcher in Berkshire, England with a Lucie Pitcher and Sally A Pitcher at the same address.
Since Barbara Isobel would be very elderly by now I thought that maybe you could contact the son.
I do so hope you can access the website and can get the address. There is also a phone number available in the same way.
Hope any of this helps and good luck with your search,
Angela

Re: Carradus

susan_labonte — 2013-05-12 14:12:46Z

Hi Angela,
Thank yo so much for checking on this for me. Barbara would be my aunt - she married my uncle in 1945 but they were divorced in 1947 - have always wanted to get in contact with her as I have in my possesion some letters she wrote to my Mum when I was born. I am not certain if I can get to the web site you are referring to but I will certainly give it a try.
Thanks again,
Sue

Re: Carradus

ancara1 — 2013-05-12 13:23:17Z

Hi,
I just tried to see if I could find anything in the UK for Barbara Isobel Pitcher for you and, having had no luck, did a search on 192.com which shows phone numbers, electoral rolls etc.
I did find mention of a Barbara Isobel Pitcher on an electoral roll for 2002 but, since I have no credits, I could not view the result.
It might be worth your while to look on this site, do a search and buy some credits to see if the person is your relative - for the address will then be given to you.
Angela

william grieves/greaves and rachel little

carolcorless — 2013-05-11 13:11:35Z

looking for any information on william grieves son of thomas grieves and his mother mary blackstock, he was born scotland (arthuret or longtown)1817 died 1922 in little orton cumberland, he married rachel little from half morton dummfries 1817-1895
i have a bit of information on william and rachel's children who were born autheret, but I cant seem to get past rachel, I think rachel little's father could have been richard but not 100% sure
know william grieves is buried in orton with his daughters family..the tomlinson's
william and rachel are my x3 great grandparents

Alexander Lennon

VanessaHolowolenko — 2013-05-11 13:10:53Z

I have a Marriage Document (Dumfries-1862) for Jane Lennon b.abt1843 that lists her father as Alexander Lennon, deceased, and mother Charlotte Robson. The bride's residence is listed as Fountainbleau Cottage near Dumfries. I can find a Charlot Robson on Kirkmahoe Census in 1841, 18yrs old. I can find a Jane Lennon of right age living at Fountainbleau with grandfather Charles in 1841, but cant seem to find any Alexanders at all. If Charles is Jane's Grandfather, I'm assuming she's the daughter of one of his sons. I see, from other censuses, sons John, Charles, Francis, James and William....but no alexanders......(John has a duaghter Jane but i dont believe it is the same one as she shows up on later censuses not married and still living with her dad)

James Kirko - Covenanter shot 1685.

dkpublic1 — 2013-05-09 13:18:11Z

In researching my family tree I have now traced it back as far as a James Kirk b.1733.
I am now trying to trace his parents, which I think might be around the Durisdeer area of Dumfries.
In looking up the names of either James or John Kirk around this period, I seem to have many hits of a James Kirko, the famous Covenanter.
His parents were John and Agnes Kirko.
A million to one that I am related to him, but there again somebody is.
It would be nice to establish some further facts and details about him.
James Kirko was served heir to his father John in 1647, laird of Sundaywell, Dunscore.
On one occasion he asked John Osbtirn to bring his youngest son to see him, so by inference he had at least two.
On 13th May 1685 he was shot on the sands of Dumfries.
When was he born, did he marry, where any of his children christened or baptised?

Re: Turnbull / McKay

willbcassidy — 2013-05-02 19:47:19Z

Just saw this message, Fiona - the third child you're looking for is Margaret or "Peggy" Turnbull, my great-great-great-great grandmother. I don't have her birthdate off hand. She married John Cassidy. Her sister Martha married James Cassidy.

Re: Turnbull / McKay

willbcassidy — 2013-05-02 18:56:09Z

The Turnbulls went first to Prince Edward Island, then known as Ile St. Jean, and then Pictou County, Nova Scotia. They settled in MacLellan's Brook, and there are still Turnbulls in the area. Thomas Turnbull was my great-great-great-great-great grandfather.

Re: Arnot family in Scotland

gsidserf — 2013-04-30 15:38:47Z

Thank you again for information, your kind assistance and advice.

Have a good day, Graeme.

Beth

Re: Arnot family in Scotland

hastiegd123 — 2013-04-30 08:12:43Z

Hi Beth,

Forgot to mention that in the 1841 census, Hugh (b.1809) was living in Barony parish, Glasgow with wife Elen (sic),son Hugh and daughter Janet (Jane).

Perhaps you should move your search board to Lanarkshire where you may pick up others on the same search.

Incidentally the only spelling of the surname in the Glasgow area telephone directory is Sideserf

Regards,

Graeme

Re: Arnot family in Scotland

gsidserf — 2013-04-29 22:05:21Z

Graeme,

Though not timely, I want to thank you for the information you found on my family. It does help - dates, names, all good things.

It saddens me that some of my family was in Barnhill. I hope it wasn't bad for them...

I will continue my search and see what I can find.

Your helpfulness is deeply appreciated.

Beth Sidserf-McKinley

Re: : James Hogg

dkpublic1 — 2013-04-27 05:46:47Z

Are you related to the below please?

Alexander Kirk of Tynron Parish, Dumfries.

This thread is specifically with reference to a James Kirk born about 1757.
He died on 11 July 1813 in Quaas, Dumfries, Scotland.
He married Mary McLean.
She was born about 1755. She died on 19 December 1830 in Tweedshaws, Dumfriesshire.
James Kirk was buried in July 1813 in Moffat Churchyard, Dumfries (Verified by memorial inscription).

There are various prospective families he might have originated from:

James Kirk born 1733 married to an Elizabeth Broun/Brown born 1738
Alexander Kirk born 1718 Tynron, Dumfries
Alexander Kirk married to a Janet Baxter 15 January 1750
Alexander Kirk married to Janet Walker, with a christening of a James Kirk 24 December 1750 in Tynron, Dumfries
Alexander Kirk married 15 June 1759 to Katherine Hunter in Tynron, Dumfries
Alexander Kirk married to Ann Millar 13 August 1722 in Tongland, Kirkcudbright
Alexander Kirk married to Grizel McMonies 22 April 1729 in Tongland, Kirkcudbright

Does anyone have any direct, substantive proof they are linked to any of the above please?

Re: McMurdo connections

justlee60 — 2013-04-26 17:37:19Z

I am researching the last name Charters. Specifically Archibald born 1810, I have been led to believe in Dumfries shire. As per information I have found his parents were William Charters born 1896 and Margaret Gillespie born 1786. I am hoping you may be able to assist me.

Alexander Kirk of Tynron Parish, Dumfries.

dkpublic1 — 2013-04-25 13:44:05Z

This thread is specifically with reference to a James Kirk born about 1757.
He died on 11 July 1813 in Quaas, Dumfries, Scotland.
He married Mary McLean.
She was born about 1755. She died on 19 December 1830 in Tweedshaws, Dumfriesshire.
James Kirk was buried in July 1813 in Moffat Churchyard, Dumfries (Verified by memorial inscription).

There are various prospective families he might have originated from:

James Kirk born 1733 married to an Elizabeth Broun/Brown born 1738
Alexander Kirk born 1718 Tynron, Dumfries
Alexander Kirk married to a Janet Baxter 15 January 1750
Alexander Kirk married to Janet Walker, with a christening of a James Kirk 24 December 1750 in Tynron, Dumfries
Alexander Kirk married 15 June 1759 to Katherine Hunter in Tynron, Dumfries
Alexander Kirk married to Ann Millar 13 August 1722 in Tongland, Kirkcudbright
Alexander Kirk married to Grizel McMonies 22 April 1729 in Tongland, Kirkcudbright

Does anyone have any direct, substantive proof they are linked to any of the above please?

Parents of Andrew Johnston Thomson (b.1805 Annan)

jennythomson4 — 2013-04-25 02:15:26Z

Any help on where to search for Andrew Johnston Thomson's parents would be appreciated. He was born 1805 and was a farm worker/tenant farmer at Limekilns Farm. He left Scotland with his wife Margaret Maxwell (1806-1878) to retire to Silloth, Cumbria between 1861-1871. He died there in 1892. In his will he mentions James Swan Thomson, I am having difficulty tracing him, but presume Swan Thomson is a relative of Andrew's.

Re: CRAIK

superman8197 — 2013-04-22 06:34:33Z

I am the grandson of Rear Admiral James Daley Craik Born in Andover Mass. (b. Nov. 1,1911 - d. Oct 1975) Married to Florence Bulsouski Craik of New Jersey, (b. Jan 9, 1911). I have information about descendants but am having trouble finding information about ancestors. We do know James had 4 or 5 siblings but are unsure of their names. And that his father's name was also James. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Charles Bushby cir 1795 mother Dalrymple

1950dec — 2013-04-21 17:18:32Z

Hi
I am trying to find out imformation about Charles Bushby who was born in Dumfires abt 1795, his mother was Marion Dalrymple who may have been a single woman, Charles's parent on his death certificate is Charles Bushby gentleman. He had a half sister Jemima Dunadas circ 1806, again Marion may be single as on Jemima's father is James Dundas accountant.
I have the census information and wills of both Charles junior and Jemima and their mother is named as Dalrymple.
any info would be usefull

thanks
Janet

Aitken- Little in Canonbie, Dumfriesshire

LSPEGAL — 2013-04-21 08:31:56Z

looking for more information on ancestors :
Richard AITKEN married Jannet LITTLE 24 Jun 1773 in Canonbie, they had the following children born in Canonbie with the last born in Dalston, Cumberland, ENG.
Eleanor- 1773
male- 1774
*John- 1776 married Mary Skelton in Dalston (my line)
Margaret- 1780
Richard- 1783
William- 1785
Robert- 1789
Jane- 1790
Jane- 1796
James- 1805 Dalston.

so sometime between Jane and James the family moved to Dalston.
I got most of the information so far from familysearch but am hoping to find more.

John Morison

robert_morison71 — 2013-04-17 13:17:13Z

can anyone tell me if John Morison born about 1809 in Moffat, Dumfrieshire, Scotland had any siblings, and if so how many ?

Re: John Morison

robert_morison71 — 2013-04-16 19:19:33Z

Thank you very much for your information. I will try to deterime whether or not 1805 or 1809 is correct, however I have information about his siblings, and am sure that John Morison is the one I am looking for, and is the correct one. Thank you.

Robert M.

Re: John Morison

SarkTower — 2013-04-16 13:29:31Z

Hi Robert

Looking at census records, they do seem to suggest that he was born 1809. However from what I can see online, the only John Morison born in Moffat around this time was in 1805.

Regards

Trevor

Re: John Morison

robert_morison71 — 2013-04-16 12:35:18Z

Yes, thank you very much. Although I had John Morison being born in 1809, but that could change of course.

Robert M.

Re: John Morison

robert_morison71 — 2013-04-16 12:25:55Z

Yes, thank you very much.

Robert M.

Re: Arnot family in Scotland

hastiegd — 2013-04-16 10:05:07Z

Hi Beth,

Just a skim of the records show that the various versions of the name make it difficult to trace. So far I find the following styles:

Sidserf/Sydserf/Sideserf/Sidserff.

These are essentially the same name but in an age of limited literacy many people did not know how to spell their own name and relied on the person recording it to transcribe it as they thought best.

The Hugh you mention initially, was born 24 Jan 1809 in Gorbals, Glasgow to Hugh Sideserf (sic) and Margaret Stevenson and died in Barnhill Poor House in north Glasgow on 15 Oct 1881 aged 72. He was previously married to Helen ArmstrongYoung b. 1813.

His son, Hugh Sidserf (sic) was born in 1841 (d. 10 Dec 1895) married to Jane Johnston b. 1839.

Their children as follows:

Sarah b. 08 Apr 1862
Andrew b. 09 May 1864 (died shortly after birth).
Helen Young b. 26 Apr 1865
George Johnston b 23 Jul 1866
Andrew b. 04 May 1872
Mary Hamilton b. 18 Feb 1874
William b. 1880

It would appear that the original trades of the family were as Handloom Weavers (Cotton).

Hope this helps,

Graeme.

Edinburgh

Re: John Morison

SarkTower — 2013-04-16 09:15:01Z

The closest match I can find is a John Morison christened 10th February 1805 in Moffat. His parents were John Morison and Jean Dunwoodie and it looks like they also had the following children, all born in Moffat:

Archibald Morison, christened 08 May 1803
Agnes Morison, christened 02 Nov 1806
Alexander Morison, born 28 Jan 1801
Helen Morrison, christened Oct 1797
William Morrison, christened 25 Feb 1796

Hope this helps...

Trevor

Re: PROUDFOOT, CRAIG

pwrand — 2013-04-15 19:28:55Z

Please get in touch with me directly at pwrand at gmail.com. I am in Salt Lake City this week researching at the Family History Library. Anxious to hear from you.

Patricia Rand

Re: Arnot family in Scotland

gsidserf — 2013-04-14 19:35:12Z

Graeme,

I can only go back to Hugh Sidserf DOB 1809 married to Helen. His son was Hugh Sidserf, 1841-1895 married to Jane Johnston (Johnson). I can't bring up any other people with the Sidserf spelling before Hugh (1809, everything stops, so I "assume" possibly he did a name change. But I would greatly like to know who Hugh's ancestors are. My father died in 1973, and there are no other Sidserfs I have any contact with. His sister and her husband are deceased as well as their only son.

I sincerely appreciate any help you can give.

Thank you for your reply,

Beth

Re: PROUDFOOT, CRAIG

cwamsley15 — 2013-04-14 14:44:38Z

I think I am related you you through the proudfoot family

Re: Arnot family in Scotland

hastiegd — 2013-04-14 09:24:47Z

Hi Beth,

The names are interchangeable as there was no set spelling of anyone's name in early times and was written down as the writer thought it may have been spelled.

Sidserf/Sydserf, according to Black's Surnames of Scotland originates in the area of North Berwick in East Lothian and Sydserf House and Estate is just south of North Berwick.

The name is first mentioned in the records of the 14th. century.

Suggested may have been French in origin.

What dates are you looking at?

Hope this helps.

Graeme

Edinburgh

Re: City of Dumfries, Scotland

hastiegd — 2013-04-14 09:04:34Z

Hi Bill,

I do not know of any books like you describe but you could
try contacting the Ewart Library or the Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society both of whom are very helpful. Contact details are on the net.

I look after the website for Dumfries so if you have any queries let me know.

Regards,

Graeme

Edinburgh

Re: Arnot family in Scotland

gsidserf — 2013-04-14 02:57:21Z

I am still desperately trying to find a link between the Sidserf family and Sydserf(f) families. I have been told they are one in the same. I can only go as far back as Hugh Sidserf. Might anyone know of a connection or why my family's name is spelled differently. It is a mystery to me. Any help is GREATLY appreciated. Plan to get to Scotland in the next couple of years, specifically Lanarkshire - seems to be where a lot of Sidserfs were.

Beth Sidserf-McKinley

Re: Seeking info on Boyce of Dumfries....b. 1754

lorettastpeter — 2013-04-13 22:49:23Z

I can't find a thing on him besides what I have for canada...canu share what you have...as I have just begun looking this month

Re: Alexander Boyce - Dumfries to Canada in 1770's

lorettastpeter — 2013-04-13 22:44:44Z

http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/ward-chipman/00...

Name: BOYCE, Alexander Year: 1784 Place: Charlottetown Group/Regiment: Loyalist Type of Record: Muster roll Record Title: Muster Roll of the following Discharged & Disbanded Soldiers and other Loyalists with their respective families who arrived on the 12th Day of September and are preparing to settle at the Island of Saint John, taken 15th Sept. 1784. Reference: Ward Chipman Papers MG 23 D1, Series 1, volume 24, page 152 Microfilm reel number: C-9818

Re: Pirrie in Ayrshire

jan_sexon — 2013-04-13 19:45:51Z

My father is from Ayrshire from kilwinning. His name is john and is 84 yrs, now living in devon

Re: City of Dumfries, Scotland

wmcdill0201 — 2013-04-13 18:14:43Z

Grame:
Thank you very much for your help. I was in Dumfries in 2005, but did not have the time to do everything I wanted. Its interesting to see where they would live. Would there be any books that you could recommend, if written, on the housing in the City of Dumfries in the 19 century and 20 century.
Thanks:

Bill McDill

Re: City of Dumfries, Scotland

hastiegd — 2013-04-13 15:47:16Z

Hi Bill,

Unfortunately that side of the street has ben demolished but the following website shows numbers 11 to 13 which may give you a flavour of the area

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&rlz=1R2ADFA_enGB386&...

Good hunting.

Graeme
Edinburgh

City of Dumfries, Scotland

wmcdill0201 — 2013-04-12 18:38:18Z

In 1881 and 1891 in the City of Dumfries, my great-great grandparents George Telford and Alice Snowdon/Snodden lived
at 12 Irish St. in city of Dumfries. Would this be a apartment complex or single home, if it still exists. Would appreciated any information.
Thanks:
Bill Mcdill

Re: Robert Davidson born around 1850 Canonbie

SarkTower — 2013-04-10 13:11:56Z

No problem Tricia.

If you email me at t.irving@ymail.com, I'll forward some of the information I've collected.

Regards

Trevor

Re: Robert Davidson born around 1850 Canonbie

pcgough7 — 2013-04-09 16:04:37Z

Trevor,

Thank you! That gives me leads to go on and I really appreciate your help. I also appreciate the information that marriages were held in the brides parish. That will help me in another line I am also working on. The website for the graves has been awesome. Thank you for everything!

Tricia

Re: early Johnstons dumfries

alicook54 — 2013-04-09 07:57:18Z

Hi,

What did you want to know on this family? Have you got the marriage of your grandmother?

Alison

Penpont - Alexander Fergus(s)on/Janet Dickson

g_fergusson1 — 2013-04-09 07:45:51Z

Hi anyone interested.
I'm researching these two names in Penpont and surrounds. It appears that I am a descendant of John Dickson Fergusson thru John b~1831 g/child of above. This is tentative but he seems the best candidate so far. Interestingly, the 1841 census shows no Dicksons living in Penpont then. 1851 does. A lot of my research is based on the Penpont page at Ferguson DNA project by Murray Love. This page is harder to find, it seems because it doesn't yet lead back to the Lairds of Craigdarroch. My assumption only. There are quite a few trees that claim Alexander & Janet as antecedents but the citations are not strong.
Does anyone know more? Is the DNA project page accurate?
Any help or advice muchly appreciated.

Re: Robert Davidson born around 1850 Canonbie

SarkTower — 2013-04-09 07:38:52Z

Hi Tricia

I've found a marriage entry for David Davidson and Mary Crichton on 2nd Sept 1842 in Dryfesdale, Dumsfriesshire. This seems to fit with with children's ages on 1851 census with the eldest child, William, recorded as 8 years old.

On this census it shows David as being born in Dryfesdale and Mary in Middlebie. On the 1861 census this is the other way round. I suspect given that marriages were usually held in the bride's parish, that the 1861 census is correct.

I have David's death entry from ScotlandPeople.gov.uk, which gives his parents' names as Robert Davidson and Janet Graham. There is a possible marriage for them on 10th Sept 1802 in Canonbie but I'm not too sure about this.

Even with Mary's death date, I can't identify a death record for her?

Regards

Trevor

Re: Seeking info on Boyce of Dumfries....b. 1754

MrsB8654 — 2013-04-07 02:03:39Z

Do you have any info on Alexander Boyce in Scotland? I have info on him in Canada, and his family, but I am seeking info on him in Scotland. I know it is stated he came from Dumfries in a lot of places, but I cannot confirm that through any sources I have checked. I don't even know his parents' names. Any info you have would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Re: Seeking info on Boyce of Dumfries....b. 1754

lorettastpeter — 2013-04-06 19:28:22Z

Alexander Boyce was born Birth 1754 in Dumfriesshire, Scotland

His First wife was Margaret McKay Birth ABT 1757 in Scotland
Death 18 JUL 1824 in Botsford Parish, Westmorland, NB

He had 6 children with her

Alexander b-1793 Malpeque, Prince, PE D-1886 Moncton, Westmorland, NB

Archibald Boyce Birth 16 OCT 1797 in Bayfield, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, NB
Death 13 NOV 1887 in Murray Road, Botsford, Westmorland, NB

Katherine Boyce Birth ABT 1799 in Bayfield, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, NB
Death 13 Oct 1870 in Pilot Grove, Faribault, MN

James Peter Boyce 1806
ABT
Bayfield, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, NB
Death 1870 1 Jul Age: 64 Westmorland County, NB

Robert Boyce 1808
ABT
Bayfield, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, NB
Death 1875 17 Mar Age: 67 Ford Mills, Weldford Parish, Kent, NB

Margaret Boyce 1810
ABT
Botsford, Westmorland, NB
Death 1820 Age: 10