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Re: my drontribution

jan26_1 — 2009-02-25 00:27:30Z

hi my drons were from glasgow also. they orginated from forteviot, perth. any connection. i have william dron anne niven, alexander dron-annie wilson, andrew phillip dron isabella anderson

my drontribution

gavindron — 2008-12-07 01:05:47Z

Hi all Drons! I'm a Dron living in Glasgow, Scotland, where my family goes back a long way.

I've read with interest all the comments about origins/roots of the name. I've been led to believe the name is of French origin, coming over with the Normans in the 11th century, although this could be wrong (came from a family history company who sell tacky family crest coasters and prints etc.)

My dad did some research a few years ago and traced our tree back roughly three hundred years, I'll try get some info from him to share. I too have been to the village of Dron in Perthshire, not much going on there, although I know at least one of my ancestors is buried in the graveyard. For about two hundred years the predominant line of Drons in my family went from Alexander-James-Alexander-James until my father, Alexander, called me Gavin. Before that the only other i know of was a William Dron, a woodcutter from.........Dron

I think Dron must be one of the rarest surnames, I'm proud to be a Dron, even though it can be a total pain saying it over and over again to people on the phone, only for them to still get it wrong!
Look forward to hearing from you

DRON Peter 1891-1989

t42Moore — 2008-10-20 14:21:29Z

DRON Peter 1891-1989

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records.

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DRON Anna 1896-1984

t42Moore — 2008-10-20 14:21:19Z

DRON Anna 1896-1984

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records.

This is one of the 196,391 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com If you know more about this person please reply here.

Re: Dron family-Forgandenny, Perth

longlegged1 — 2008-09-02 17:50:17Z

hi my name is helen dron i live in hull my dad is kenneth dron origanly from newcastle. he had family in perth. he also had a brother called brian and brian had a son called anthony dron. he was a racing driver. my dad kenneth passed away in 1966 at hull royal in firmary if you have any information on the dron family please let me know .

Re: Dron family-Forgandenny, Perth

longlegged1 — 2008-09-02 17:50:17Z

Re: Dron in Ontario, Canada

MargueriteMajerly — 2008-04-09 01:45:12Z

Hi! Although I have never met, I know of Drons in Toronto. Annie Nazarewicz was a sister of my Grandmother Katharine. There was also Stella, Francis, Mary, and Helen plus 2 brothers. My father Walter would have been Annie's nephew.

Dron/Melville/Hepburn Connection

JoanKelly21 — 2006-06-05 03:15:14Z

I am searching for information anyone would have on a connection between three Scottish families: Dron,Melville, and Hepburn. I believe that they are all from the Dundee area. Thank you

Re: henry charles dron

kerrycook_1 — 2005-03-30 07:57:21Z

Can you tell me the address on the 1891 census who have for H C Dron living with the Uttings, Henry had a sister called Mary Elizabeth who married Thomas W Utting I can find the Uttings on the LDS census in 1881 however the 1891 which I have on disc I cannot locate them my grandmother Rosie May Utting was born in 1890 at 12 gatliff buildings pimlico.
Also I know that H C Dron born 1821 was a cabinet maker he also had a brother called William.

Re: henry charles dron

kerrycook_1 — 2005-03-30 07:57:21Z

Joan Healy & I are related through Mary E Dron & T W Utting we have exchanged info what part of the world are you from I live in Eastbourne East Sussex

Re: henry charles dron

kerrycook_1 — 2005-03-30 07:57:21Z

I have sent an attachment re my Dron hope this helps.

Re: 2 DRON gravestones photographed in Moore Cemetery, Arlington, Tarrant Co., Texas

kerrycook_1 — 2005-03-30 07:57:21Z

are these 2 people any relation to yourself?

Re: nooo, lad. your not the only one.

tracygoulding17 — 2004-10-17 21:44:26Z

Hey Colette - you stated that your grandfather is a Stanley Ross Dron - so is mine (born in Glasgow). Married to Elizabeth Connolly (Liverpool) - and connections ????

Look forward to hearing from you.

Tracy

Re: I'm a Dron!

tracygoulding17 — 2004-10-17 21:35:45Z

....By the way, if you have any useful info to share, would greatly appreaciate it!!!

Thanks.

Tracy

Re: I'm a Dron!

tracygoulding17 — 2004-10-17 21:34:14Z

Although a "Goulding" - my Mothers maiden name is DRON. Although she came from Liverpool, her Father - Stanley Ross Dron came from Glasgow Scotland.

Re: Dron family-Forgandenny, Perth

AnneThomson — 2004-05-04 06:06:06Z

Dear Linda

Thank you very much for your detailed reply. I note that you only have 3 children of James Dron and Jean Rintoul, including your Helen - in an age where they had many more!. It is entirely possible that my Thomas could be your Helen's sister. James and Jean must have had more than 3 children???. This has given me a lot to go on so I will ferret away and let you know if I come up with anything.

By the way, what sources have you used for the above Drons IGI?OPR? This might help me on my way.

Thanks again
Regards
Anne

Re: Dron family-Forgandenny, Perth

2004-04-29 19:19:40Z

Sorry, that should be

http://www.cowpers.co.uk/churches.htm

Re: Dron family-Forgandenny, Perth

2004-04-29 19:18:18Z

If you are interested I have posted photographs of some of the churches in the area, including Dron church. It's in a sad state of repair I'm afraid.

You can find the pictures at http://www.cowpers.co.uk/churches

Re: Dron family-Forgandenny, Perth

2004-04-10 21:04:51Z

Alexander and Helen Stobie Dron are also my 6g grandparents. James and Jean had another daughter, also Jean who married John Cowper. That side of the family stayed in Scotland to the present day. I guess that makes us distant relatives Linda. Nice to hear from you.

Re: henry charles dron

2003-12-10 20:32:43Z

Thanks Henry C Dron snr married to Ann Dron was my ggg grandfather any news would be most appreciated

Re: henry charles dron

2003-12-10 20:25:42Z

Thankyou for sending us a reply to our request. We think that we have found a match- the son of Henry Charles Dron and Ann Dron, also Henry Charles is my Mother's Grandfather. We are now looking for any further information on him and his wife and children. Some of the dates you have given us have been useful. Thanks again.

Re: henry charles dron

2003-12-07 17:12:24Z

thanks for info we have a direct link if you wish my email is kerrycook@tiscali.co.uk

Re: henry charles dron

2003-12-04 21:36:36Z

We are also interested in a Henry Charles Dron and have just come upon your message. It seems likely that they are the same people -

My mothers' grandfather was Henry Charles Dron (1861 - 1945) and we kow that he had 3 sisters, Louisa, Mary and Emma. He married Flora Helps (1877 - 1941) and their daughter Florence Lilian was my grandmother.

We know very little about this strand of the family and would be really interested to find out some more. Anything to further our search would be gratefully received!

Re: 2 DRON gravestones photographed in Moore Cemetery, Arlington, Tarrant Co., Texas

2003-04-10 11:02:38Z

Not that I know of.

Re: Dron family-Forgandenny, Perth

2003-01-28 17:03:58Z

I have an Alexander, who married Helen Stobie, who would be abour the right age for this one. I shall have to investigate that more thoroughly. I may even take a drive along to Forgandenny for a nose around. Thanks Pam

Scott

Re: parents of William Dron

dron1866 — 2003-10-20 08:34:34Z

I have looked into that but the dates always seemed wrong. if they got married in 1800 and my gr gr etc grandfather alexander dron was born 1802 (have birth entry) then they would of been 14 years of age and married at 12. could be possible i guess. who are you connected to in this family?

Re: parents of William Dron

dron1866 — 2003-10-20 08:34:34Z

i have thought that two. still working on finding where william died. thanks for replying

Thomas Dron, Dorchester

Scribbler01 — 2004-01-26 12:04:36Z

While researching my family in Dorset, came across my husband's family name here - Thomas Dron, schoolteacher born Scotland, living Dorchester on the 1891 census, (aged 43) and his son Thomas (9)etc. By accident also found out more about him in the local year book. Anyone know what line he's from? Didn't find him in the family trees online.

Re: I'm a Dron!

Scribbler01 — 2003-12-04 13:03:56Z

No, there are others alive and kicking in the UK. I'm lucky enough to be married to one of these rare beasts. He has a dad and two brothers, and we also believe the family goes back to the village of Dron.
The scadinavian connection is a bit tenuous - some have a theory that the Dron name is connected to Tron over there, but you'll find it's the old word here for Hill (which the village is surrounded by) and you'll see later references in these messages to Draughn, which is pronounced Dron, and is also an Irish (Gaelic/Celtic?) version.
Recurring family occupations seem to be artists, decorators, railways (drivers), carpentry, should your family have tendencies in this direction.

Re: henry charles dron

Scribbler01 — 2003-12-04 12:58:26Z

See also previous message under William Dron sent by Joan Healy. She appears to be searching under the same Henry C Dron connection.

Re: William Dron

Scribbler01 — 2003-12-04 12:55:36Z

Please see messages regarding Henry C. Dron. He's on the 1891 census, then widowed at 69, about right for your d.o.b. He's also on the 81 census, married to Anne and has a son, Henry C. We think we're related, but not yet sure how!

Re: henry charles dron

Scribbler01 — 2003-12-04 12:49:21Z

We are researching family history and came across Henry C Dron on the census. He's also on the 1891 census as living with the Uttings - have you got that entry? My husband's father has a vague feeling he has a memory of a cabinet maker as a relative. The direct relatives are on the censuses too - Andrew and Davina, he was son of Andrew, son of John...There is a cousin Peter (maybe not first cousin) who may be connected to Henry C.? Please let us know if you find a connection. If there's any info we can give you, let us know - we have from Andrew onwards to current.

Re: Dron family-Forgandenny, Perth

Scribbler01 — 2003-12-04 12:41:44Z

We visited Dron (the village), having heard it had given the family its name and that the churchyard was "stuffed with Drons". Oddly, we found none. The village is tiny, very beautiful and remote. We had also heard of the Rocking Stone of Dron nearby, but failed to find that. We brought back a small pebble and rocked it at home. The church, by the way, is lovely but empty and falling down (needs an owner).
Any of you have a connection to our line, Andrew Dron, born Perthshire; his father John, born? married Perthshire 1829. We have info from then on to current living family.

Re: henry charles dron

Scribbler01 — 2003-12-07 14:38:03Z

No problems, Kerry. I found Henry on the 1891 census on Ancenstry by searching Dron in general. He's in Battersea, District or Parish of All Saints, St George's Street, looks like 23. He's living with Thomas W Utting (Head) (Bricklayer), Mary E. (wife) (Upholsteress) and Elizabeth, Ada, Millie and Rosa their daughters. Henry C is Father in law, widower, aged 69, cabinet maker born Scotland.

Re: Dron family-Forgandenny, Perth

AnneThomson — 2004-04-29 06:58:48Z

Hi Linda

I am researching the Drons of Perth, Scotland and wonder if you have come across a Thomas Dron, a farmer who married Ann Gregor 28 Aug 1812 in Perth,Perthshire, Scotland? Thomas was my gggg-grandfather through his daughter Ann Dron. Thomas Dron and Ann Gregor's other children were John b.1814, Margaret b.1816, William b.1817, another William b.1821, Charles b.1821 all in Perth.

I haven't been able to get any further back on Thomas (ie where and when he was born, who his parents were)

I would appreciate any help you could offer if you think our Drons are linked!

Thanking you in advance,

Anne Thomson

Dron Draughn connections?

unkaljesse — 2003-09-18 16:56:27Z

Just wondering if there could be any connection to the names.
Have record of Draughns in scotland around 1220 in roxburgh
also in callendar.

no i wasn't!

wdron — 2004-02-06 13:00:33Z

i was born on 17th august 1981 in Reading (near London), England. But seriously, whatever you know about us endangered Drons would be of interest to me in particular.

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wdron — 2004-02-06 13:00:33Z

I'll see if i can compile my family tree onto the net. I'll put a message up when it's done.

I'm a Dron!

wdron — 2004-02-06 13:00:33Z

I live in England and am part of a rare breed of humans...the Drons! My dad traced the family back to Scotland (village of Dron) and believes we are of scandanavian origin. I've found one other Dron on the net in this country, but have not contacted her. Am I the last surviving male dron (apart from my dad and his brother who have no other sons) in the UK? I've no idea. And how big is the dron clan in the US?

dron family

wdron — 2004-02-06 13:00:33Z

The best person to ask about my lineage that I can put you in touch with is my dad, Tony. His email is tonydron@online.rednet.co.uk, and if you ask nicely I'm sure he'll tell you what he knows. He and his brother both write for the Daily Telegraph's motoring supplement on some Saturdays, just out of interest.
William.

Re: Dron in Ontario, Canada

wdron — 2004-02-06 13:00:33Z

I'm a Dron living in England. My family can trace our history back to the late 1500s, I think, when we were living in the village of Dron near Perth, Scotland. Do you know the likely origins of our Drons? We assume Denmark or Norway, but aren't sure.

Many thanks

Will.

thanks!

wdron — 2004-02-06 13:00:33Z

Always good to hear from a Dron, whether pseudo or not! Not that it happens often!

Thanks for the tips, and I'll try and stay 19 years old for ever!

Will.

being a dron

wdron — 2004-02-06 13:00:33Z

that's quality! i know there are drons out there, but we seem to be few and far. where are you from? how old are you? what's your e-mail address?

will

William Dron

jfkittie — 2004-03-12 12:21:28Z

I am trying to trace relatives by the name of Dron. Henry Charles Dron (1821)married Anne(1821). Fathers name on wedding certificate was William Dron, from Edinburgh.
Wifes name unknown.

Dron family-Forgandenny, Perth

ppbotha1 — 2003-05-03 07:45:43Z

I am interested to hear from descendants of the Dron's that lived in the vicinity of Forgandenny.
I have Jean Dron married John Young circa 1750's.
Their daughter Anna Young married David Dewar at Forgandenny in 1796.

Regards, Pam

Re: Dron family-Forgandenny, Perth

ppbotha1 — 2003-05-03 07:45:43Z

I believe there are a number of Dron families who lived in Forgandenny, but as yet I have been unable to work out which one my Jean came from.
I have been told there was an Alexander Dron who farmed at the Mains of Rossie from abt. 1737. His descendants farmed there as tenants until 1812.

regards, Pam

Re: Dron family-Forgandenny, Perth

loucgoose — 2004-01-11 18:39:58Z

Alexander and Helen Stobie Dron are my 6g grandparents. Their son James married Jean Rintoul. James's daughter Helen Dron married James Cameron. James and Helen Dron Cameron immigrated to Ontario Canada in April 1849. I would like to find more information about this family. Whatever I have I will share but it is pretty limited Glad to find a familiar name.

Re: Dron family-Forgandenny, Perth

loucgoose — 2004-04-29 14:09:10Z

Re: Dron family-Forgandenny, Perth

loucgoose — 2004-04-11 14:36:43Z

I apologize -the prior message should have been a response to Scott not Chris. A child interrupted me when I was responding and I must have had a short blip of memory loss. Will try to pay better attention. Linda

Re: Dron family-Forgandenny, Perth

loucgoose — 2004-04-11 14:30:29Z

Hi Chris-So nice to hear from you. You are right we are 7th cousins pretty distant but a connection nonetheless. I wonder if you would be interested in exchanging information on the descendants of Jean Dron and John Cowper? I have quite a bit of information on the descendants of Jean's sister Helen Dron and her husband James Cameron. As far as ancestors going back I begin with William Dron born 1680 married Isobel Brown. They had 6 children. Their son Alexander Dron married Helen Stobie and they had 5 children. Their son James Dron married Jean Rintoul. I have 3 children for them-Alexander, Jean whio married John Cowper and Helen who married James Cameron. And that brings us to where we made a connection. You can contact me directly at lou_c_goose@yahoo.com I have worked on my family history for 35+ years but it is the internet that has allowed me to find so much information and many family connections. Do you live in the area where this family originated? I am an accountant and have found that I come honestly by my love of numbers and making things balance. Helen Stobie I understand ran a store in Scotland prior to immigration to Ontario and my grandparents ran 2 different stores-grocery and paint/home improvement. I have 6 children-none of whom seem to share my passions. At this point they just like to roll their eyes like I am wasting my time. I also have information on the Rintoul family back to 1679. Would be happy to share whateveer you are interested in. So nice to have met you this way. Linda DenBoer