Brechin - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Derek and Rosemary Ann Brechin

TessaBrechin — 2011-01-14 12:32:38Z

Hello second cousin once removed!
I'm glad you picked up my message. Given your initial posting was 2008 I wasn't sure if you would!
My date of birth is 30/03/1982, born Ealing London.
Not certain on other dates, but I will pass the info on to Mum and see if she can fill in any gaps. Might also be able to check with Dad's brother who may be interested too.
I would be very interested to see other details you have.
I'm only on here as a free trial so will send you a quick email as well, as I see your address is included in your post.
All the best
Tessa

Re: Derek and Rosemary Ann Brechin

wbrechin — 2011-01-14 02:55:33Z

Dear Tessa, I was shocked to get your reply to my message in Ancestry but was pleased you found it. My information of our connrction, from yourself I am your second cousin, once removed. I have your birth as 1982 Earling, Middlesex England (No complete date) however your father Derek Masson Brechin (2nd cousin) born 24 May 1937 Aberdeen, died 13 Jan 1996 Milton Keys Buckinghamshire. Married Rosemary Ann Brunnen (No date). Dereks parents were Charles Strachan Brechin (1st cousin) born 21 May 1905 Aberdeen, died 1969 (No date). Married Marjory Stuart 15 Jul 1932 Aberdeen. Marjory born 24 Mar 1905 Arbelour Banffshire, died 1987 (No date)in Milton Keynes. Charles parents were James Abel Brechin (grand uncle) born 15 Mar 1874 Keithhall, died 12 Oct 1953 Aberdeen. Married Isabella Fraser Masson 13 Aug 1897 Aberdeen. Isabella born 31 Dec 1873 Aberdeen, died 1 Dec 1949 Aberdeen. I have traced our tree back to David Brechin who married Anne Copland 5 Jul 1794 in Farnell Angus which are 2 generations after James Abel Brechin. Would you like these details.
Tessa, if you find any errors please correst me and any information you can give would be appreciated. Thank you once more for contacting me and I hope we can keep in contact.
Regards and best wishes for the New Year.
Bill
wbrechin@bigpond.com

Re: Derek and Rosemary Ann Brechin

TessaBrechin — 2011-01-13 12:15:28Z

Hello,
I wonder if you are still working on this family tree. Derek and Rosemary Ann (known as Ann) are my parents. Derek died 15years ago today and I just happened to google his name and found your query!
So, Rosemary (Ann) was his wife, not his sister. I am Dad's only daughter, though he was also step father to my mother's two daughters from her first marriage.
You may also already know that Derek had a brother Neil Brechin, who lives in Edinburgh.
Where are you in relation to Dad on the family tree? Is there any other information you would like?
Regards Tessa Brechin

Re: Brechin/Jeffrey family

abrechin1 — 2010-04-28 02:23:00Z

Hello, we are just doing a family heritage project with our daughter when we saw your message. All your names link up with the names we have as our ancestors. Albert Brechin is the son of Alberta Brechin who was the son of George and Marion Brechin. Alberta's oldest sister - Jeanie passed away 2-3 years ago at the age of 93 - she was the last of the brother/sisters of George and Marion. She has two daughters who are still alive. Alberta's first wife - Caroline Marion Hill passed away just last Nov. Albert is the oldest son of Alberta and Caroline and has 2 siblings also still alive. What else can I tell you???

Brechin/Brichen Family Aberdeen and England?

HGS46 — 2009-11-20 20:00:06Z

I have an Agnes BRECHIN c1852-1901 dau of Charles Brechin c1831-1886. Charles's parents were George Brechin c1798-1875 and Jane Simpson 1802-1867 who were married in Cruden, Aberdeenshire. George's DC stated his parents were Charles BRICHEN and Ann ?Ably and in the Aberdeen 1841, 1861 and 1871 census it was noted that he was born in England. The 1851 census indicated Methlic. I'm having difficulty in proving quite a number of this - has anyone this family in their tree?

Re: Brechin/Jeffrey family

jimjeffr_1 — 2009-05-19 21:33:39Z

Hi, Tabaxi1.
I have some info on your grandparents ancestors and your cousins.

Look forward to your reply

Jim Jeffrey

Civilian Instructor for the Barrage Balloons

gwatson000126 — 2009-02-09 23:47:13Z

Hello:

My Grandfather had a skilled background therefore the R.A.F. wanted to make use of it. He was stationed in Blackpool. Prior to World War 2 and serving he lived in Brechin, Angus Scotland. I am trying to find out where he would of taken his training. There was apparently a Barrage balloon training groundon an estate in Brechin. This no longer exists however. He was shown on the Muster Roll for 1941 as being an Instructor. The R.A.F. in Sleaford has no record of him. How could I find out about where he trained in his home town of Brechin if it no longer exists as there must be a record out there for him?

Thankyou

Re: Derek and Rosemary Ann Brechin

pamsmadhouse1 — 2008-09-08 11:55:07Z

Hi Janet
Have found a death record for Derek as follows:

Derek Masson Brechin
born 24 May 1937 died Mar 1996
Age 58 Milton Keynes
Reg B17B
District 3261B
Entry 232

Have searched deaths & www.192.com for Rosemary but no success. Perhaps the death certificate would give some information.

Hope it helps
Pam

Derek and Rosemary Ann Brechin

wbrechin — 2008-09-07 21:13:41Z

Looking for information of a Derek Masson Brechin and Rosemary Ann Brechin in the Milton Keynes,Buckinghamshire ,England ,I found them as land owners about 1986 and i am wanting to know if Rosemary is the sister to Derek as i putting together my family tree. Derek Brechin was born in Aberdeen,Scotland in 1937 his parents were Charles Strachan Brechin and Marjory Stuart,would appreciate any help of this family.

Kind Regards
Janet Brechin
Australia.

Isa H.A. Brechin

AlexanderForde — 2008-01-28 03:38:24Z

I am the daughter of Isa. H.A. Brechin. My granddfater was Robert Brechin and my Grandmother was Agnes Anderson.
I was given up for adoption. My name is Shiela Anderson Brechin on my orgin. birth cert. I am interested in learning my family tree, and finding out who my father was. I have all my legal papers, but they do not have my fathers name on them.

Re: Brechin/Jeffrey family

tabaxi1 — 2007-11-20 04:52:01Z

My Grandfather was a Brechin, he was the son of George Gordon and a Jeffery in vancouver

Re: Brechin/Jeffrey family

tabaxi1 — 2007-11-20 04:51:54Z

My Grandfather was a Brechin, he was the son of George Gordon and a Jeffery in vancouver

Re: Jeanie Brechin/Timothoy Dobbyns marriage certificate.

Geopc — 2007-08-02 10:31:50Z

Janet,

It is very easy to say, "because" and if you can tell us why our calendars give June 21st as the first day of summer and June 23rd as midsummer's day . . . . . . !! (I believe it. I believe it!!)

But seriously, the reason I think is because that's how church registers gave the information in their pre-printed books. For instance, I have a picture of a page of a marriage register entry which reads:-

" 'Thomas Walkley' of 'this' Parish and 'Ellen Allen' of 'this' Parish were married in this 'church' by 'Banns' with consent of 'all parties' this 'twenty fifth' Day of 'June' in the Year One thousand eight hundred and 'thirty seven'
By me 'John Maynard - Curate'
This Marriage was solemnized between us ('Thomas Walkley's mark X'
........................................................('Ellen Allen's mark |'

In the Presence of (Three witnesses who each made their mark)"

The 'words' are handwritten and there are three such entries per page.

I dare say there was much discussion, perhaps acrimonious and even sanctimonious(!!), between The Church and The Establishment before a quite radical change was made to the pre-printed registers and the first picture of the new register started in July 1837 reads (I use | to indicate the start & end of columns and / to indicate the two entries in the column):-

" 18'37' Marriage solemnized 'at the Parish Church' in the 'Parish' of 'Berkeley' in the Count'y of Gloucester'

| No | When Married | Name and Surname | Age | Condition | Rank or Profession | Residence at Time of Marriage | Father's Name and Surname | Rank or Profession of Father |

| 1 | July 27th | William Hill/Elizabeth Trotman | 30/23 | Batchelor/Spinster | Farmer/- | Coaley/Beverstone | Benjamin Hill/John Trotman | Farmer/Farmer |

Married in the 'Parish Church' according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the 'established church by licence' by me 'John Maynard Curate"

There follows the signatures of the couple and those of two witnesses Timothy and Mary Ann Trotman.

Two such entries per page of the register.

And the rest is history!!

Hope it helps.

Geoff

Re: Jeanie Brechin/Timothoy Dobbyns marriage certificate.

Merice46 — 2007-08-02 07:56:04Z

Hi,
Because thats the way it has alays been.Certificates will be the way to go if you are working in the 1900's.Our 1911 census will not be available until ???????

Regards

marriage cert. of Jeanie Brechin/Timothoy Dobbyns 1957 Thurrock,England

wbrechin — 2007-08-02 03:43:01Z

Could some enlighten me as to why the Enlish marriage certificates only have the Fathers names of the couple that are to marry and not the names of the Mothers.The certificate that i am wanting is Jeanie Brechin and Timothy Dobbyns married Thurrock,England between July ,Aug, Sep, 1957.Hoping some one may know the reason.

Kind Regards
Janet Brechin
Queensland,Australia.

Agnes Hood Adam/James Brechin

MaryWeir79 — 2006-11-14 19:37:40Z

I am trying to trace details of Agnes's death. She married James Brechin around 1830-35. They had 10 children between the years 1836 and 1854. James then remarried in 1860 and is noted as a widower on the marriage certificate but I am having difficulty tracing details of Agnes's death. Can anyone help?

Re: Agnes Hood Adam/James Brechin

2005-07-25 21:10:29Z

They are buried in the Kilsyth Old Churchyard. Transcriptions are at

http://www.kilsyth.org.uk/history/archivesources/pre_1855_in...

Entry #50.

Hope this helps!

Re: Agnes Hood Adam/James Brechin

calitchfield1 — 2005-07-25 16:17:41Z

Hi,

I"m looking for James Brechin and Agnes Snape but have seen James Brechin and Agnes Adams several times. I think the two James are related (son or grandson?). There is a James, son of James Brechin and Agnes Adams b. 1840 Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland. My GGGG Grandmother, Elizabeth Brechin was born in Kilsyth in the 1700s. Her parents were James Brechin and Agnes Snape of Hamilton, Lanark, Scotland. She married John Pender and all but there oldest child was born in Kilsyth.

Check alternate spellings of Brechin - Brechen, Brechan, Brecham, Brichen, Briham. My GGGG grandmothers name was spelt several ways.

Good luck!
Carol

Re: Brechin/Jeffrey family

2004-03-08 09:18:11Z

Hi Barbara, I have sent you ane-mail but it was returned maybe I have not got your address right.my address is as follows jeffdor@hotmail.com
Could you please contact me.

Re: Brechin/Jeffrey family

2004-03-05 04:28:13Z

my sister married into the brechin family here in vancouver,canada. i believe marion and george was the grandparents of her spouse. does glen mavis constabulary mean anything?awaiting your reply.4 MARCH 2004

Brechin - Forfarshire 1851 Census

lexi_clark — 2003-04-23 04:27:25Z

Capt Andrew Leitch d. 1850s and Brechin descendants

2003-01-07 17:57:42Z

If you are reseaching Capt. Andrew Leitch, m. Mary and his Leitch/Brechin descendants please visit my Maplewood Cemetery, Charlottesville VA web page at
http://members.aol.com/SueW601/DivA8.html

I would like to communicate with descendants so I can add family histories to the Leitch/Brechin family section.

Thanks

Mitchell/Deans

2002-12-17 21:55:51Z

My grandmother, the daughter of Thomas Mitchell, and Margaret Deans was born in Prestonpans,
born 5/20/1888, three months after her fathers death. she married William Munro and emmigrated to Canada. Her mother immigrated in the 30.s to Canada after raising her family in Scotland Also another daughter married a Sinclair
and lived around Toronto.
Can anyone out there help me?

Maggie Brechin

MPick1264 — 2002-06-01 02:02:26Z

I am looking for the Brechin family that lived in or near Edinburgh in 1900. I have photos from a trip my Great Aunt took to Scotland in 1900 when she visited her cousin Maggie Brechin. Photos of Maggie and Mrs. Brechin and a John Gordon were all taken in Edinburgh

brechin

wbrechin — 2002-05-26 03:04:54Z

Searching for any descendants of Gregor Smith Brechin and Herbert Brechin born Aberdeen Scotland.Hoping someone may be able to help.My e.mail address is,wbrechin@iprimus.com.au Regards Janet Brechin.

brechin

wbrechin — 2002-05-26 03:04:54Z

searching for descendants of Gregor Smith Brechin born 23rd April in Inverurie Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Hoping someone can help. Regards, Janet Brechin. My e.mail address is, wbrechin@iprimus.com.au.

Brechin/Jeffrey family

DorothyJeffrey71 — 2001-06-22 01:05:01Z

I am looking for descendants of George G Brechin who married Marion Jeffrey in 1904 at Prestonpans, Scotland. George's parents William Brechin and Jane Cruickshank and Marion's parents Peter Jeffrey (dec)and Jane Hopkin/ Hopkins. Hoping some one out there can help. Thankyou.
jeffdor@hotmail.com