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Re: James Cameron Braidwood b: Abt. 1880

davidbraidwood — 2012-02-29 14:40:01Z

Emma, I'm sorry, I have a lot of information on the Braidwoods but I don't have anything on the Ritchie connection other than what is in this thread.
Tannersma gave the information of the adoption, which seems to come from Tannersma's cousin. You should try to follow up with them.
Good hunting,
David

Re: James Cameron Braidwood b: Abt. 1880

McHarrieE — 2012-02-25 23:18:13Z

Hi there,
I wonder if you could help...?
I came across this old thread whilst researching my nana's past - and this is really amazing information.
My nana was Jeannie (Jeanie?) Grant Ritchie and whilst I found a lot out about her close (and extended) family, and also her life outside Scotland in her mid/later years, I have been baffled by what happened to her from the age of 4 (in 1917) since both her parents died and presumably she was taken into .care'.
The info you have about her being adopted by James C. Braidwood & Family is really great - I wondered do you have any 'docs, sources or citations' to confirm the details/dates of the adoption which I could add to my tree?
This would be really appreciated - I am doing the research for my mum and she will be so pleased!
Hope to hear from you on this really interesting subject.
Best Regards
Emma

Re: The Braidwoods of Scotland

pennash — 2012-01-09 21:09:30Z

My file info tells me that Thomas Braidwood , teacher to the deaf, had a cousin called Margaret who married a William Boag..

Re: The Braidwoods of Scotland

Morwenna3 — 2011-12-06 15:27:21Z

Dear David

I wonder if Margaret was sister of Isobel (daughter of Joseph Broadwood and Isobel Gibson)- if so, could you tell me how we know she was related to Thomas Braidwood,teacher of the deaf? From what you say I presume Joseph was cousin to Thomas and I wondered who their shared grandfather was.(I'm a descendant of Isobel). Many thanks in advance for any information you could supply.

Morven

Re: The Braidwoods of Scotland

davidbraidwood — 2011-10-12 03:10:35Z

Hi, good to meet another Braidwood. I'd be really interested to find what you know about the Braidwoods in New Zealand.

I have your line back to about 1675, and they are all Braidwoods. Many people were illiterate way back when and when they spoke their name it was written down by a scribe, who may well have written a variation.

Basically all Braidwoods came from Scotland and Broadwoods came from North Eastern England or South East Scotland.
Many Broadwood families became Braidwoods over the years, but I've not found any Braidwood families becoming Broadwoods.

You seem to have missed out a generation in your tree description.
John Inglis Braidwood b 1902 m Olive Ruby Rollerson
son of John Inglis b 1867 m Agnes Taylor Scott
gs of John Inglis b 1827 m Mary Sharp
ggs of John b 1805 m Janet Inglis
gggs of John b 1877 m Mary Symington

Walter Scott Braidwood was married to Jessie Edna Cook Watson in 1939 at St Giles, Edinburgh.
I don't know of ant descendants.
He was Chief Officer of M.V. Western Chief in 1941 and died 14 March 1941.

Contact me at davidbraidwood@sympatico.ca for more details.

Re: The Braidwoods of Scotland

Malemaan — 2011-10-09 21:39:58Z

My grandfather was John Inglis Braidwood, b 1902 Leadhills, Lanarkshire. He emigrated to New Zealand in 1918 and is buried in Reefton. He died in 1970. His father was also John Inglis Braidwood, and his father was John Broadwood (not the piano link), son of John Braidwood and Mary Symington. They seemed to have 5 sons, 2 BROADWOOD and three Braidwood. I am trying to figure out whether this was a transcription error?

I am also keen to find further information on Walter Scott Braidwood (my grandfather's brother). He was born in 1903 and wend down at sea during WW2. He may have been married, but i cannot find a marriage certificate. I am keen to find out whether he had any descendants.

If anyone has further information they are willing to share I would be very grateful!

Re: The Braidwoods of Scotland

davidbraidwood — 2011-09-16 17:10:55Z

My files show that Robert Deans Braidwood was one of 17 children, 6 of which were born in Islington, London.

He is a 2nd cousin 4 times removed to John Broadwood, the piano manufacturer.

Re: The Braidwoods of Scotland

winelight1 — 2011-09-12 12:31:21Z

My grandfather was Robert Deans Braidwood. The family seems to have been centred around Matthias Rd, Stoke Newington, London. I believe he was the only one of 12 children born in London.

He fought at the battle of the Mons, WW1,(Middlesex infantry I believe) was gased but survived until about 1957. Has anyone come across his medal? It was stolen.

I would also be interested if anyone can demonstrate a link to the Broadwood piano makers. John Broadwood was apparently from Cockburnspath.

Re: The Braidwoods of Scotland

nellglacken — 2011-07-02 19:32:30Z

It certainly looks like the same family. The youngest son John born 1865 is my ancestor.

Re: The Braidwoods of Scotland

judithkbartlett — 2011-06-26 19:17:27Z

Hi! My great-grandfather was Thomas Mooney Braidwood, born in Edinburgh St Cuthbert's around 1847. My mother remembers my grandmother (her mother-in-law - born Catherine Braidwood) talking about an uncle who was in the Edinburgh fire service. It seems probable that this was Dugald?

Re: The Braidwoods of Scotland

judithkbartlett — 2011-06-26 18:29:50Z

Thomas Mooney is my great-grandfather.

Re: The Braidwoods of Scotland

judithkbartlett — 2011-06-26 18:26:03Z

My great-grandfather was Thomas Braidwood, son of William Braidwood who I believe may be the brother of Dugald. Thomas was born in Edinburgh in 1847 and married Elizabeth Alexander in Glasgow in 1876 by which time both his parents are stated to be deceased. William's wife was Janet MacKenzie. Is it possible that this the same William you've referenced?

Re: my father

davidbraidwood — 2011-06-16 04:02:45Z

Christine, you could join The Beautiful Braidwoods group on Facebook.

Re: The Braidwoods of Scotland

davidbraidwood — 2011-01-13 02:46:10Z

Bryan, Julia McInnes was born 28 April 1826, so she would be 66 in 1892. Her age on the James Fernie manifest is incorrect.
Her husband James Braidwood was born 14 December 1828, so his age on the manifest is also incorrect.

my father

christine88176 — 2011-01-05 11:35:04Z

HI MY NAME IS CHRISTINE CORNWALL NEE BRAIDWOOD MY FATHER WAS JAMES DREW BRADWOOD BORN IN PERTH I LIVE IN PERTH AND HAVE DONE FOR 22YRS I AM VERY INTERESTED IN GETTING IN TOUCH WITH OTHER BRAIDWOODS REGARDS CHRISTINE

Re: Alexander William Braidwood

dalek39 — 2010-12-29 23:03:18Z

I received a message from David Braidwood in connection to Emily Rose Braidwood, Could not open message, can you try again please,...Jennifer.

Re: The Braidwoods of Scotland

kohlman1938 — 2010-12-28 03:26:55Z

My great Aunt was Emily Rose Braidwood, who married Alexander William Braidwood in Perth abt 1900...Emily Rose was the daughter of James and Mary Nelson, of Adelaide South Australia...can you contact me please..Jennifer Kohlman....

Alexander William Braidwood

dalek39 — 2010-12-28 02:32:31Z

Alexander William Braidwood married my great Aunt.Emily Rose Nelson...I am wanting to know anyone who has information of Emily Rose, my grandmothers sister, she was born in Perth 1874..married in Perth 1900...Her family were from Adelaide South Australia....Jennifer Kohlman.

Re: The Braidwoods of Scotland

philocophus1 — 2010-12-23 20:04:43Z

I am working on the history of the Braidwoods and their schools in the UK and USA. The genealogy of the braidwood family down from Thomas (1715) is no problem, but since you said you have a large record of the Braidwoods, I am asking you one of the two questions:

1. Thomas Braidwood's daughter Margaret was born on 4 September 1755. what happened to her afterwards - did she marry, when when did she die? One thing is for sure - she did not move down from Scotland to England with her family in 1783.

2. It has been said that Thomas Braidwood is uncle to Joseph Watson (1765-1829) who became the first head teacher of a public school for the deaf in 1792. I cannot find any evidence pointing to this, only a line from Watson's 1809 book where he referred to their "ties of blood". Do you have anything on him to link to Thomas Braidwood?

I am asking 6 years too late - but I live in hope!

Re: The Braidwoods of Scotland

nman1959 — 2010-12-21 01:11:58Z

Hi, I am researching these based on the report of Braidwoods being on the James Fernie in my Family History (Andersons and Camerons also on the ship.
I'm quoting from a type written account of our family, maybe my Gran wrote it and my Mum typed it but she doesn't remember doing so.
"Also the Braidwood family—Dr. Melbourne, a lecturer at Queen’s University and a Rockfellow Scholarship holder for two years. When he went to London to write a History of Australia he was given his Doctorate."
("Rockfellow Scholarship" is probably "Rockefeller Foundation"?)
The NLA site that has scanned newspapers came up with this (whch sort of conflicts with your account of them movign to Hamilton?)
"BRAIDWOOD.— On the 17th August, at Burton terrace, Carrington-street east, Julia, the beloved wife of James Braidwood, sen., aged 66 years."
South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA : 1839-1900) Thursday 18 August 1892 Page 4 of 8
(Also in The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889-1931) Thursday 18 August 1892 p 4)
Except Julia nee McInnes was 26 in 1854 according to http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/jamesfernie1854.... , making her only 64 in 1892. So whether they're the same couple I can't say?
Cheers,
bryan

Re: Braidwood

davidbraidwood — 2010-10-20 20:46:02Z

I also know of Caroline Ann Braidwood who married William Robert Vance Scrimger.

Re: Braidwood

davidbraidwood — 2010-10-20 20:43:49Z

Do you have a bit more detail?
Was it Alexander Braidwood who married Magaret something?
Any idea approximately when Alexander and Margaret were born?
I know of seven Alexander Braidwoods who married Margarets.

Re: Braidwood

robertscrimger1 — 2010-09-28 07:34:45Z

I am the 4th Great Grandson of Alexander and Margaret Braidwood. Would love to hear about any information you have.

Re: Braidwood

davidbraidwood — 2010-04-13 13:47:52Z

Sean, what is your line back to a Braidwood. I have over 5000 Braidwoods in my trees and would love to add you. I also have Shaws.

David Braidwood
davidbraidwood@sympatico.ca

Re: John Braidwood

felichab — 2010-04-11 08:55:04Z

born 1824 -died 1899
william braidwood

Re: John Braidwood

felichab — 2010-04-11 08:53:27Z

Hello,

William braidwood had a son named john braidwood. John married a women named maria and had three children. john, millie, jeanie. Millie married matthew wenz and had four children: Florence wenz, mildred wenz, william wenz, gordon wenz. I have information regarding this side of the family. I have a tree with dates, please take a look.

Re: Braidwood

felichab — 2010-04-11 08:47:41Z

Hello,

I have some information regarding the Braidwood family. I am the grand daughter of William Braidwood Wenz, son of MIllie Braidwood, daughter of maria and john braidwood and granddaughter of william braidwood. I have lots of information to share! please email me at fbogroff@gmail.com. thanks!

Re: John Braidwood, Born 1838 in Liberton, Scotland

felichab — 2010-04-11 08:44:04Z

hello,

I have information about the Braidwood family. My grandfather is William Braidwood Wenz, son of MIllie Braidwood, daughter of John and maria braidwood. I am looking for any information. thank you :]

Re: Braidwood

bone8643wm — 2010-03-31 01:46:18Z

Darlene- I tried to e-mail you but it came back undeliverable. Have we made contact before? I would be happy to talk to you about my Braidwoods. I am at
bone8643wm@chartermi.net. Julie Haske

Re: Braidwood

zoom3277 — 2010-03-27 22:54:34Z

Julie,

If you're still online. Ross W Braidwood was family to my great great grandfather Doc M Washer. Would like to talk with you about this line. Contact me again please. heatherahome@prodigy.net.
Darlene Homer

Re: Braidwood

seanlavegan — 2010-03-26 00:33:17Z

Hi,

I have relatives sharing these names. It seems to tun through our family.

The Frances Braidwood and the Shaw name seems to be strong.

I would love to help in anyway I can.

Sean

Re: The Braidwoods of Scotland

deannhecker — 2010-03-12 08:10:58Z

There is this FB page I found very helpful, all about The Braidwood/Broadwoods of Scotland: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=profile&id=10158...

The creator, Penelope helped me trace my Braidwood roots back to the 1500's. I was amazed at the wealth of information she gave me.

Re: The Braidwoods of Scotland

Clarke_Whitehand — 2010-02-21 10:07:18Z

Pene, could you lease email me?

Regards.

Re: The Braidwoods of Scotland

RUSSELL755 — 2009-12-20 02:33:24Z

Hi , I have been doing research for a lady who is closely related to Emily Rose BRAIDWOOD nee Nelson. Can you please contact me russell@nutsandbolts.net.au and I will put you in touch with her direct. Kindest Regards
Russell Stewart

Re: The Braidwoods of Scotland

nellglacken — 2009-11-22 23:34:29Z

Hi,

Not sure what you have, you ended your email to me quote
So there is something to go on.
I will still work on sending you something more complete.

Regards, David unquote

I can send your last email back to you to remind me who I am. I can see you have lots of contact with lots of people.

You were very helpful with my Braidwood line. Just wondered if you have gone any further back than William?

regards

Helen

Re: The Braidwoods of Scotland

davidbraidwood — 2009-11-22 23:23:02Z

Sorry Helen, not sure what I promised. Please remind me.

David

Re: The Braidwoods of Scotland

nellglacken — 2009-11-22 14:52:44Z

David,

A while back you contacted me and gave me some information about my Braidwood Line. You said you may have some other details you could provide but you never got back to me.

Do you remember? It would be great to hear from you again.

regards

Helen

Re: The Braidwoods of Scotland

nellglacken — 2009-11-22 14:48:57Z

Andy,

Regarding your previous message. You will now be aware that Agnes is probably not a decendant of James but I would say that she and I share ancestry. I would be very interested in having contact with her, perhaps through you if you agree to that.

regards

Helen

Re: James Cameron Braidwood b: Abt. 1880

davidbraidwood — 2009-11-12 17:27:19Z

Thank you. I could also help you with your Braidwood ancestry. You belong to the same tree as one of the major Braidwood researchers and we have lots of cousins for you.
If you can provide the recent stuff we can fill in the older branches.
David
davidbraidwood@sympatico.ca

Re: James Cameron Braidwood b: Abt. 1880

Tannersma — 2009-11-12 01:49:51Z

David,

I have sent my cousin in Scotland your email address in case she is interested in writing to you.

Regards,

Tannersma

Re: Robert Braidwood Info wanted

davidbraidwood — 2009-11-12 00:23:33Z

I have a lot more information about Robert Braidwoods tree if you are still looking.

David Braidwood
davidbraidwood@sympatico.ca

Re: John Braidwood

davidbraidwood — 2009-11-12 00:08:15Z

I have John, Marion and James, but no William. When was he born?

Re: James Cameron Braidwood b: Abt. 1880

davidbraidwood — 2009-11-12 00:03:39Z

Jana, here's some more information:
James Cameron Braidwood b 1880
parents John Braidwood b 1851 and Mary Cameron
grandparents John Braidwood b 1815 and Isabella Husband
ggrandparents James Braidwood b c1776 and Janet Hodgart
gggrandparents William Braidwood b c1750 and Ann Campbell

I have more information on this tree.
Please contact me at davidbraidwood@sympatico.ca

David Braidwood

Re: James Cameron Braidwood b: Abt. 1880

davidbraidwood — 2009-11-11 23:57:09Z

I research the Braidwood name and have over 5000 Braidwoods in various trees. I would be very interested in contacting Janet's granddaughter. Perhaps you could pass on my email to her.

Regards, David Braidwood
davidbraidwood@sympatico.ca

Re: The Braidwoods of Scotland

davidbraidwood — 2009-11-11 23:26:34Z

John Thomas Braidwood b 1 Feb 1757 Walston
parents John Braidwood b 1736 and Cathrine Noble
grandparents John Braidwood b 1707 and Christian Lindsay
ggrandparents Thomas Braidwood b c1680 and Agnes Meek
gggrandparents John Braidwood b c 1660 and Jean Telfeir

I have Janet Braidwood b c 1737 m William Lindsay.

Only other Janet Braidwood about that time and place is
Janet Braidwood b 24 Mar 1734 Wiston and Roberton
She is daughter of
Mark Braidwood b 1711 and Janet Tweedie
son of John Braidwood and Mary Paterson

Does this help?

David Braidwood
davidbraidwood@sympatico.ca

Re: The Braidwoods of Scotland

davidbraidwood — 2009-11-11 17:22:57Z

Andy, I research the Braidwood name and I hope I can help you.
Dugald Wilson Braidwood was born 14 July 1824 in St. Cuthbert's Edinburgh and died in 1893. He was a tinsmith, a gas meter maker and more lately an assistant firemaster.

His parents were Alexander Braidwood b 1799 in Broughton, Peeblesshire and Jane Fisher. His line goes further back in Peeblesshire.

James Braidwood Master of Engines was born on 3 September 1800 in Edinburgh and died 1861. His line goes back in Edinburgh and before that in Covington and Thankerton in Lanarkshire.

I don't have these two lines connecting, so I am afraid that I cannot show that Agnes is related to James.

Dugald Wilson Braidwood was married to Margaret McEwan Smith and they had nine children.
Margaret McEwan Braidwood b 1847
Alexander Braidwood b 1848
William Smith Braidwood b1850
Dugald Braidwood b 1852
Jane Paterson Braidwood b 1854
John Smith Braidwood b 1856
lillias Braidwood b 1858
Isabella Maxwell Braidwood b 1860
Lucinda Wilson Braidwood b 1862

I have much more information if you want it.

Also you could help me.
I have an Agnes Mathieson b 1920 in Inchinnan, Renfrewshire.
Is this the Agnes you refer to?
I also have Dugald Augustin Braidwood b 1919 in Greenock, Renfrewshire. Is that her brother?
Could you tell me Agnes's line up to Dugald Wilson?

David Braidwood
davidbraidwood@sympatico.ca

Re: Braidwood cousins

davidbraidwood — 2009-11-11 14:12:23Z

Marion E Braidwood b 1853
parents Thomas Liddle Braidwood b c1822 and Marion Burgess
gparents James Braidwood b 1784 and Margaret Liddell
ggrandparents John Thomas Braidwood b 1757 and Agnes Law
gggrandparents John Braidwood and Cathrine Noble
ggggrandparents John Braidwood b c1707 and Christian Lindsay
gggggrandparents Thomas Braidwood b c1680 and Agnes Meek
ggggggrandparents John Braidwood b c1660 and Jean Telfeir

I have more, please send me an email.
You could also join the Facebook group Braidwood Family Genealogy.

David Braidwood
davidbraidwood@sympatico.ca

Braidwood cousins

dawnburns135 — 2009-10-23 02:22:41Z

I am looking for lineage of my GG-Grandmother, Marion E. Braidwood (b 1853). First wife of Charles C. Black of Winfield Kansas. Daughter of Thomas Braidwood (b. 1822 NY)and Marion (Burgess). I believe Thomas parents were John and Margaret (Liddle) both of Scotland who immegrated to NY around 1820. Marion's brother Thomas was a settler in Beaver Oklahoma and is chronicled in the history of Oklahoma.

Re: The Braidwoods of Scotland

andrewwatt72 — 2009-09-21 16:48:13Z

Hi,
Yes, this is the one that Anges has talked about. He was born 1824 in Edinburgh, the year that James Braidwood became Master of Engines in the Edinburgh Fire Service.
I am currently waiting for the Museum of Fire in Edinburgh to get back to me with details, if they find any, as to whether or not Dugald and James were indeed related.
Braidwood167 posted that Dugald was born in 1824, St Cuthberts, Edinburgh, I`ll pass this onto Agnes as she was only able to tell me that Dugald died in 1893. Apparently Agnes has a photo of Dugald and also one of his funeral.
If you find any further information I would be much appreciated if you could pass it on and I`ll ensure it gets to Agnes. Likewise if I can find anything of interest I`ll post it as I get it.

Andy.

Re: The Braidwoods of Scotland

nellglacken — 2009-09-19 19:30:11Z

Hi,

Just realised I have a previous message from Dec 2008. I also have Dugald Wilson Braidwood born Edinburgh 1824. Is this the Dugald Agnes mentions?

thanks

Helen