Drysdale - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Drysdale/Douglas

wikkedlester1 — 2012-05-30 11:59:36Z

@jdrysdale43 Since my posting I have found additional information. James Drysdale - father of Andrew was married to Christina Arnott whose father was John Arnott and his parents were William Arnot and Ann Allan of Elgin, Moray, Scotland.
Jean
Dear Jean,
In my lines , my 4th great grandfather and grandmother are listed James Drysdale b 28 Aug. 1811 Dunfermline , fife , scot.
wife , Margaret Arnot b 1815 , [i have photo of her ]
her parents , John Arnot, wife Margaret Geddis .

James Drysdale and Margaret Arnot , had a son named John on 8 Oct.1837 ,in Manchester ,Lanc, England , he married Emma Clark , and they immigrated to Cedar Fort ,Utah

Re: The Origin of the name Drysdale

wikkedlester1 — 2012-05-08 23:20:21Z

you and i need to chat hoss , look me up on facebook at user name Wikked Lester . I cannot get enough on the Drysdales lines . hope to hear from you soon

Re: The Origin of the name Drysdale

Athome29 — 2012-05-08 23:03:29Z

Thank you for posting the facts.
Seems to be some nasty people in this section.
My Great Great Grandparents were William and Catherine
Matheson nee Drysdale. She was born 3 Cato Square Old Machar Aberdeen 14 Jan 1826.
She left lots of Drysdale documentation including the report you posted.
My Grandmother passed these down(signing them) and I intend passing them down.
Their daughters were Champion Highland dancers and lived with James and Rolanda Smith family in Resolis(the Black Isle) Scotland, until they immigrated to New Zealand.

Re: The Origin of the name Drysdale

wikkedlester1 — 2012-03-27 11:23:21Z

"On the Twentieth Day of May, One Thousand Five Hundred and Three Years

We, Thomas, William, and James Douglass, sons of the departed Thomas Douglass, of Brushwood Haugh, in the parish of Drysdale, and Shire of Dumfries, left our native place for the reason here assigned, viz:-

Defending our just and lawful rights against our unjust neighbour, Johnston of Greenstonhill, who, being determined to bring water to his mill through our property, and having obtained leave of his friend, the King, began his operations on Monday, the 16th of May, We prevented him by force.

The next day he brought twenty of his vassels to carry on the work. We with two friends and three servants, (eight in all,) attacked Johnston with his twenty, and, in the contest, fourteen of his men were killed, along with their base leader. A report of these proceedings was carried to the King, and we were obliged to fly, (the tocsin being sounded).

We took shelter under the shadow of the Ochil Hills, in a lonely valley on the river Devon. After having lived there a full two years, we returned home in disguise, but found all our property in the possession of Johnston's friends, and a great reward offered for our lives. We, having purchased a small spot, called the Haugh of Dollar, and changed our names to the name of our Parish, are clearly in mind to spend the residue of our days under the ope of the Ochils, and wish the name of Drysdale to flourish in the lonely valley. The King passed through this with his Court on the 12th of June, 1506, going from Stirling to Falkland - dined on Halliday's green. (an eastern neighbour;) but we were not recognised."

The above story has been preserved among the desendants of Thomas, William, and James Douglass, now known by the name of Drysdale, and copied at several times by different individuals - first, by Simon Drysdale of the Haugh of Dollar, in the year 1620; by Robert Drysdale of Tillicoultry, in 1708; by John Drysdale, Dunfermline, in 1835; by James Drysdale, Dumfermline, in 1838; by John Montrose Drysdale, in 1841; by George Drysdale, Aberdeen, in 1845; by David Drysdale, Glasgow, in 1857; by John Harrower Drysdale, Aylmer, Ontario, Canada, in 1920

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The above was taken from a typed transcript of the original 1506 document . both are available at douglas archives dot com .For some reason , I could not get the original to upload .

Re: My Drysdale ancestors County Down,Ireland,Scotland

megmooney — 2012-02-14 15:26:12Z

Many thanks Mal,

I'ts a pity Hugh was full age, but Anne's age might help.
There were a few Roberts in my family.
My g grandfather George, father James Drysdale, had two brothers.
My mother never mentioned they had a sister.

I think that is my gg grandfather James Drysdale's will on the PRONI site, sons George, Robert & John. He died 18th July 1886.
The only death cert that matched James gives his age as 58.
G grandfather George Drysdale was 26 when he married in 1880.

There was also a will for a Robert Drysdale that I thought was the son mentioned in James' will, as Robert's will mentions a sister Mary Jane, and James' will mentions a daughter of that name, but the ages don't match.
Maybe James age is a bit out?

Robert Drysdale who died 4th Feb. 1891, aged 50? had a share in a sailing lugger Gannet of Belfast.

As James died 1886 and his will wasn't proven until 27th Feb. 1891, I think Robert's death had something to do with this.

I will let you know if I find more about the Lowry family.

Meg.

Re: My Drysdale ancestors County Down,Ireland,Scotland

mal1916 — 2012-02-14 10:09:52Z

Margaret, attached drysdale wedding cert, any help much appreciated
mal

Re: My Drysdale ancestors County Down,Ireland,Scotland

megmooney — 2012-02-11 19:23:58Z

Hello Mal,

I will keep an eye out.

I did see the Cappa family in the census.
I had wondered if they were Italian. There aren't many, but maybe it is a version of another name.
I think I saw it spelled Cappagh too.

It could be Annie Drysdale is from a different family, and not one of mine.
I was really wondering if you had her marriage cert.
I might be able to place her.

There were a few more possible Hugh Lowrys in the census, but maybe the ages did not match?
Margaret

Re: My Drysdale ancestors County Down,Ireland,Scotland

mal1916 — 2012-02-11 08:40:01Z

hi margaret, on hugh and sarah's wedd cert hugh is a labourer and i think his father is also, i will check later. sarah's maiden name was cappa (co armargh but on some documents it capper a common mispelling. religeon was church of ireland but sarah was catholic,married in trinity c'o'i in the shankill, thier address was mctier street then roumania street in in the falls area where my grandfather hugh was born in 1919. hugh was said to be disowned by his family because of the mixed marriage. but without hugh's d'o'b or mothers maiden i cant really be sure.
mal

Re: My Drysdale ancestors County Down,Ireland,Scotland

megmooney — 2012-02-11 01:50:56Z

Mal,
Just wondered if the marriage cert gave the father Hugh's trade, or any other clues, such as groom's address or age.
Got interested in the name "Cappa".
Margaret

Re: My Drysdale ancestors County Down,Ireland,Scotland

megmooney — 2012-02-10 22:03:47Z

Hello Mal,
I probably didn't have the Drysdale marriage because it was in Belfast.
Most of my ancestors (that I know of) seem to have married in the Ards area.
I think the Drysdales in the census at Templemore Avenue may be related, but I'm not sure.
My mother's late cousin Hugh Drysdale used to have a man's outfitters in Newtownards.

The Greengraves family seems to fit.
They may have worked for the Fergusons, who were big landowners in those days.

I will keep an eye out for info on the Lowry family.

This is my granny Mary Ellen Drysdale, and her husband John Rogan, my mother's stepfather.
I think the building is Hughes' barn in Ballycran.
Some of the older Drysdales lived there.

Margaret

Re: My Drysdale ancestors County Down,Ireland,Scotland

mal1916 — 2012-02-10 09:45:05Z

Hi Margaret, Thanks for replying
I have the marraige certs and all the census returns, my problem is that my great grandfather Hugh Lowry married Sarah Cappa in Belfast in 1915 his father is listed on marraige cert as hugh also, but that is all the info i have on him. So with the process of elimination i search for hugh lowry with father hugh and came up with the one on Greengraves Road on the census and most of the others names matched other family memebers, so i maybe going down the wrong road all together unless i can confirm ggg hugh's birth.
thanks

Re: My Drysdale ancestors County Down,Ireland,Scotland

megmooney — 2012-02-10 01:35:04Z

Had a look at familysearch, and the census, and think Annie's husband was maybe Hugh Lowry, married in Belfast?
There was a marriage for a Hugh Adair on the same page.
I think I may have known one of the family some years ago, but didn't know of the Drysdale connection.

Margaret

Re: My Drysdale ancestors County Down,Ireland,Scotland

megmooney — 2012-02-10 00:20:19Z

Hello Mal,
I don't seem to have that marriage.
My grandmother did have a few relatives living in Newtownards, but I am not sure who your Annie was.
My grandmother helped out for a while at a relative's farm, but I think it was in the Donaghadee Rd area, around Ballyharry.
The name was maybe Adair, but not sure.
Robert was a popular name in the family.
I might be able to help if I knew more about the marriage.
Regards,
Margaret

Re: My Drysdale ancestors County Down,Ireland,Scotland

mal1916 — 2012-02-09 13:12:19Z

Hi, I have Drysdale in my tree, but haven't got too far with it. Anne (Annie) Drysdale married my GGG Grandfather in 1881 and were living at Greengraves, Newtownards Anne father is listed as Robert a Labourer on the wedding cert
Mal

Re: Drysdale - Aitkenhead Farm, Forest Mill

georginaturner149 — 2012-02-08 05:42:34Z

I apologise for the delay in responding (its summer holidays here).
To answer your question though, no sorry, my William was born around 1800 in Fossoway.

Re: Drysdale history

Santacam — 2012-02-05 12:18:45Z

I don't know if this will help, but there is a connection in our family that may offer some useful clues. These families lived in Culross, Scotland.

sources (1)

Hugh Meiklejohn

Birth
ABT 1825

Death
BEF 1901

Family Info

Father
George Meiklejohn (-1856)new

Mother
Catherine Forbes (-1856)new
Spouse
Catherine Drysdale (1831-1900)
Married 1856
Children

George (1854-)
Catherine (1857-)
John (1860-)
Hugh (1862-)
Isabella (1864-)
Agnes (1867-)
Alison (1869-)
Ann (1872-)

Re: Drysdale history

marathonman58 — 2012-01-22 04:46:24Z

hello to all.
my father is a a drysdale. his father robert and mother i believe annet? from scotland adopted in canada raised under name of vardy.

Re: JOHN DRYSDALE 1722

wedderburnkid — 2012-01-17 10:27:30Z

thanks for your reply unfortunately that is another james Drysdale

Darlene

Re: JOHN DRYSDALE 1722

wedderburnkid — 2012-01-17 03:27:36Z

Hello

Thanks so much for your reply, I would Love o find out more coming forward, if you don't mind, There are so many James Drysdales in my tree, it is mind blowing to get the correct one.

my email is wedderburnkid@gmail.com

Kind regards

Darlene

Re: Drysdale - Aitkenhead Farm, Forest Mill

wikkedlester1 — 2012-01-16 14:00:07Z

would this william Drysdale be born aprox 1745 ?

Re: JOHN DRYSDALE 1722

wikkedlester1 — 2012-01-16 12:01:20Z

I would like any info you may have on the John Drysdale 1722 line from alloa

looking for robert drysdale plymouth

becky_magee1 — 2012-01-15 21:01:56Z

hi every one my name s rebecca im 25 years old was born early january 1987 long shot but i am trying to trace my birth farther but as my mum passed away and have little family i dont have much information to go with
i know hes name is robert drysdale his mum worked in a pub called the Minerva Inn in plymouth and thats where he is from he could be from 41-50 years old(im guessing its a question i never asked as a child) just in case hes reading this my mum is called susanne magee it was not a one night thing he would defently know her by name if anyone could help or might know him please let me know thank yu all either way

Re: My Drysdale ancestors County Down,Ireland,Scotland

megmooney — 2012-01-04 14:04:34Z

Hello Hugh,

My mother had a cousin Hugh Drysdale, who died some years ago. He had a menswear shop in Regent St Newtownards, and I think he may have been related to Henry Drysdale of Templemore Avenue Belfast, but still working on this. See census 1901 & 1911.

I have been told of the Drysdale/Truesdale connection before, also Clydsdale.

It would help if I knew when the family came back from Scotland, but they may have been back in Co Down for hundreds of years. There are some very old Drysdale gravestones around, with different spelling.

I found mention of a James Driscoll in Cloughey. The reference was a bit vague, but I think it was in school records.
I lost a few notebooks when we had work done in the house.

There was no date given for this, but was probably in the early 1800's.

I have a feeling it might have been my gg grandfather, or his father.

I see from www.familysearch.org that Elizabeth Paxton married George Truesdale 12th August 1856 in Banbridge.
Fathers James Truesdale and Samuel Paxton.

Ros Davies has more on her Rootsweb/Ancestry Freepages.

I looked for Truesdales some years ago, for a member of the North of Ireland Family History Society, who lives in Scotland.
Because of family circumstance, he has put research on a back burner at present.

I didn't keep the details, as I drew a blank in my area, because it was difficult to get at existing church records for the time frame needed.

As far as I remember the place name was not clear, but he thought his wife's ancestor might be from "Ballyrolly", not that far from me.

The name seems to occur more often in other parts of Co Down, especially Drumballyroney/Ballyroney.

That might be because the records are better for that area of Co Down.

The only members of my Drysdale family that emigrated, (that I know of) went to New Zealand, and it was probably in the 1930,s. Three of my mother's cousins, sons of Bessie Drysdale and ? Robson, from Windmill Row Newtownards went to New Zealand.

One brother was too young, and stowed away.
When he was found, a man names Claud Fleming paid his passage home, and when he was older, paid for him to join his two brothers.
A widowed Bessie married again, ? Gorman and named her son Claude. I think Claude had a sister.

I have found the son's first? address in my mother's papers.
John Drysdale
59 Minnehaha Ave
Woodlands Park
Aukland
New Zealand.

I am trying to mention as many names as possible, in the hope that someone connects, so I may repeat myself.

Maggie

Re: James A Drysdale

hjboland — 2012-01-03 13:27:58Z

James was the brother of Mary drysdale who is in my family tree. Their original name was Trusdale and came from county Down in Ireland. James and Mary moved to Alabama from Lugar in Scotland. Another brother, George, also immigrated with them. I think some of his family moved on to Illinois.

Hugh

Re: My Drysdale ancestors County Down,Ireland,Scotland

hjboland — 2012-01-03 13:06:50Z

Hi, I have Drysdales in my family tree. George married Elizabeth Paxton in 1856 county Down then moved to Scotland around 1857. Their original name was Trusdale. Some later moved to Alabama and Illinois, and I presume some returned to County Down.

Hugh

My Drysdale ancestors County Down,Ireland,Scotland

megmooney — 2011-12-20 02:28:50Z

I am posting here in the hope that someone may recognise this family.
I have been comparing notes with other Drysdale relatives, and am now more confused than ever.

My maternal g grandfather was George Drysdale from Cloughey County Down. The family were mostly protestant and fishermen/farmers.

He is in the 1901 & 1911 census living in Ballycranmore/Ballycran More Co Down with my g grandmother Annie Quinn and family.

George told my mother that the family moved to Scotland from Ireland in the distant past (don't know when or how long they were away) and then some came back again.

He said the name was originally Driscoll, and changed to Drysdale in Scotland.
He also said some of his close relatives still kept to Driscoll.
George died on 22nd of October 1937.

George Drysdale and Annie Quinn were married 24th Dec. 1880 in Mount St Joseph's Catholic church in Ballycran Co Down.

Both fathers were named James.

I think my gg grandfather James Drysdale's will is on the
PRONI website.
I'm not sure, as I need to do a bit more research.
I hope to find his marriage soon.

There is also a will for a Robert Drysdale who may be James' brother.

If I have the correct deaths, Robert Died 4th Feb. 1891 aged 50. I thought Robert might be a son of James, but the only death that matched was a Robert Drysdale aged 50.

James died 18th July 1886.
The death index gives his age as 58. (If I have the correct one).

Both wills were Granted 1891, so I think there may have been a problem with the boats mentioned in the wills.
Some of these were part-owned.

There have been Drysdales in the Co Down area for many years.
I think some gravestones date from the 1700's.

The local Family History Society have copied some church records that I couldn't see before, so I hope to get more info on the family later.

www.proni.gov.uk

www.census.nationalarchives.ie

Re: Margaret Paton Drysdale

wikkedlester1 — 2011-12-19 19:27:26Z

Yes Mam , I see I was incorrect , do pardon

Re: Margaret Paton Drysdale

georginaturner149 — 2011-12-19 04:50:00Z

Hi wikkedlester1,
Thanks for the reply.
No, her middle name was definitely 'Paton' as this was her grandmother's maiden name.
regards
Georgina

Re: Margaret Paton Drysdale

wikkedlester1 — 2011-12-18 15:28:24Z

Dear georginaturner149 ,
Wasnt her name Margaret Paxton Drysdale , rather than Paton ?

Re: George Drysdale

hjboland — 2011-11-27 15:01:15Z

Forgot to mention on my last post, George and Elizabeth had 6 children all in. 1 born in Ireland and 5 in Scotland. The first 3 were registered as Trusdale and the last 3 as Drysdale. This name change happened c1864 well before they immigrated to Alabama.

Re: George Drysdale

hjboland — 2011-11-27 12:47:21Z

Hi, George and Elisabeth both came from County Down and after getting married there settled in Scotland where they had 4 kids. I know that a daughter Mary also went to Alabama around 1881 where she married a George Carlin and later an Andrew McCann.

Re: The Origin of the name Drysdale

wikkedlester1 — 2011-11-07 15:58:36Z

The most famous story of a spider influencing human history is perhaps the story King Robert the Bruce of Scotland. He was involved in a war with King Edward of England who was trying to conquer Scotland. In 1306 he was hiding out in a cave, , he had already fought 6 battles against King Edward and had been beaten back six times. While he was taking his rest he watched a spider trying to set up the support lines for its web. The spider tried and failed six times. He said "Now shall this spider teach what I am to do, for I also have failed six times." The spider made its seventh attempt and this time succeeded. Inspired by this King Robert the Bruce of Scotland set about rallying his troops and in 1314 he defeated King Edward of England and drove him out of Scotland.
THIS same story appears all over the ''web'' http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_the_Bruce#Legends

Re: The Origin of the name Drysdale

steffesc — 2011-11-07 15:44:17Z

Thanks for your reply. who knows. Just thought I would tell someone what I was told. From your cuz?

Re: The Origin of the name Drysdale

wikkedlester1 — 2011-11-07 15:10:57Z

steffesc , I respect your information provided to you by your Grandmother ,but I must confess this puts a different twist on any thing i have ever read . I do not dispute any ones elders words.
However , one cannot suspend critical thought .

Re: The Origin of the name Drysdale

steffesc — 2011-11-07 13:48:27Z

Hi,since you have done your homework, where do you think Drysdale origin is from? I am from the Stewart Douglas clan. My grandmother was born in 1911 and told me we were from Mary Queen of Scots Court. When the Queen of England Came after the Stewarts,Some went to France some were killed and the ones that lived hid in a cave. They changed their name to Drysdale. This was the name of the cave. Please let me know if you have heard anything about this.

Re: Jessie Sutherland nee Drysdale

DebWratt — 2011-10-29 03:19:15Z

I have been quite successful in my search since I posted this inquiry. Very happy to share what I have found. Would love a copy of the photo. My Great Grandmother was Ida Sutherland, my grandmother her daughter Eileen Rickerby. My email is thewratt@optusnet.com.au. Great to be in contact with you.
Debbie Wratt (nee Stephens)

Re: Jessie Sutherland nee Drysdale

TonyMairs61 — 2011-10-29 02:38:36Z

Jessie Drysdale was my wifes Great Grandmother. We recently started researching her family.
I have the names of eight of the children of George and Jessie Sutherland and other data.
I also have a photograph of George and Jessie.
Please feel free to contact me.

Re: The Origin of the name Drysdale

wikkedlester1 — 2011-10-28 21:26:58Z

Jen , my view is the same as yours in reply to myth and such . we seem to be telling tales ? my grandmother had no reason to lie to me . i do keep my message the same as my lineage .

Re: The Origin of the name Drysdale

wikkedlester1 — 2011-10-28 20:40:02Z

pddrysdale , that is very nice of you In the future I will be sure to run any posted photo , document ,date of birth marriage or death I make by you , for approval , editorial , and censure , would that suit ????

Sorry but I'll keep my information as it is . so don't get so offended , or get very offended , I exactly could give a hoot less .

Now as far as doing homework , the staff (of 1) @surnamedb had only told half the story ,THAT SITE HAS NOT DONE AN UPDATE SINCE 2007 AND IS MORE INTERESTED IN SELLING VARISHED PLAQUES THAN ANY RESEARCH that is what Jen was questioning at the beginning of the thread . I answered HER .

You may want to check , and see , If in fact you descend from Peter Drysdale , Clackman

Re: The Origin of the name Drysdale

jenrowe131 — 2011-10-28 18:54:28Z

Thanks wikkedlester1. You said it a lot better than I did :)

Re: The Origin of the name Drysdale

jenrowe131 — 2011-10-28 02:44:04Z

Sorry but I'll keep my information as posted. My legal name is Drysdale and this info has been passed on down the line of Drysdales in my family long before internet access was available ( talking 1700's) so don't get so offended

Re: The Origin of the name Drysdale

pddrysdale — 2011-10-28 00:30:04Z

Do your homework. This is not the "origin" of the Drysdale name. It existed well before the so called Douglas brothers, or their descendants claimed it. Despite the sept relationship, there is no proven blood connection between Drysdale and Douglas. Stop spreading this myth.

Drysdale - Aitkenhead Farm, Forest Mill

georginaturner149 — 2011-08-24 07:08:13Z

Hi,
I would love to find the burial place(s) of my family members who resided at Aitkenhead Farm, Forest Mill, Clackmannan.
William Drysdale (d1868)
Robert Mudie Drydale (d1869)
John McNee (d1879)
Margaret McAlpine McNee (d1879)
I physically visited Clackmannan cemetery, Saline Cemetery and Blairingone but no luck. I also searched MI for these cemeteries but again, no joy.
If anyone has any brilliant suggestions I would really appreciate it.
I would also be keen to hear from any descendants of William and his first wife Helen Taylor Drysdale who emigrated to Canada or William and his second wife Agnes McNee.
Many thanks
Georgina Turner
Wellington, NZ

Jessie Sutherland nee Drysdale

DebWratt — 2011-07-26 06:14:36Z

Can anyone help me find info on my great great grandmother, Jessie Drysdale born aprox 1857,Linlithgowshire, Scotland. Married George Sutherland 4th Jan 1877, Queensferry, Scotland. Emigrated to New Zealand 1879-1880. Had at least 10 children, Ida Davis nee Sutherland my great grandmother born 1897.

Re: Robert Drysdale marries Janet Wishart

wikkedlester1 — 2011-07-05 04:37:00Z

http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/drysdale-john-3885 There is no doubt in my mind as to the name and its origins , i was born in america , and traced my Drysdale lines back to Scotland ...so should your sons line , the above link is rather interesting , and there are more , to search the others , type in the search box ''''austrailian drysdales ''''

Re: Robert Drysdale marries Janet Wishart

wikkedlester1 — 2011-06-04 20:58:56Z

The Drysdales are recognized as a sept family in the Douglas Clan , this ''story '' is called the Drysdale Document , giving the happenings of that day in 1503 .
Im sure any Drysdales that colonized austrailia , got there after that date , i would say they would have to be linked . take a look at http://www.awm.gov.au/research/family.asp

Re: Robert Drysdale marries Janet Wishart

Lindilou1111 — 2011-06-04 06:14:00Z

Hi,
I am from Tasmania Australia and in my son's paternal line their are a -
Elizabeth DRYSDALE born 1849 - married 1866 a James SIMPSON and died 1903. Her parentsz were -
David DRYSDALE and Susan McNEILL
My mother-in-law was Mary Robina SIMPSON (born 1902 in Govan Road Govan Scotland)and her parents were Robert SIMPSON and Mary GRAY .
I wonder if the interesting story that you have posted about their change of name has any connection to our Drysdale's.
Cheers
Lindilou

JOHN DRYSDALE 1722

wedderburnkid — 2011-04-24 16:13:41Z

I am hoping to find some one who can assist me with my search in to John Drysdale born 1722, his parents were John Drysdale born in LOGIE SCOTLAND. His wife was ISOBELL (BONNER) DRYSDALE, DOB 1725, They had 10 children
JOHN DRYSDALE 1749-1772 BORNALLOA CLACKMANNSHIRE SCOTLAND D ALLOA CLACKMANNSHIRE SCOTLAND HIS WIFE WAS ANN DRYSDALE (MELLIER)BORN BLACKFORD SCOTLAND

I Would be most grateful if some one can help me here
my email is wedderburnkid@gmail.com perhaps we could share mutual infromation

thanks in advance
Darlene Hughes

his wife was MARION (GENTLEMAN) DRYSDALE also born in Logie scotland i also have her fathers name as JOHN GENTLEMAN i have no further information going backwards, i do have information with going forward

Re: Drysdale/Douglas

jdrysdale43 — 2011-04-22 12:33:02Z

Since my posting I have found additional information. James Drysdale - father of Andrew was married to Christina Arnott whose father was John Arnott and his parents were William Arnot and Ann Allan of Elgin, Moray, Scotland.
Jean

Re: Drysdale/Douglas

jdrysdale43 — 2011-04-22 10:50:07Z

My husband Robert Drysdale's father was Veral Drysdale of Missouri. He died in 1976 in Poplar Bluff, MO. His father was Archie Columbus Drysdale - and was born in Jordan, Ripley Cty, Missouri. His father was Andrew Drysdale. They came to the states from Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland and settled in Missouri. According to the census of 1870 they were in Ripley Cty and also in 1880 census. I believe his father also came from Scotland. His name was James Drysdale and in the 1870 census he was 56 and his wife was Ann also born in Scotland but I don't think she was Andrew's mother. According to a Scotland census when Andrew was 2 it showed the mother as Christian. In the 1880 census there was another James that was a brother of Andrew and his wife was Martha and she was born in Illinois.
Any information you might have would be appreciated. My husband thinks he is a 2nd or 3rd cousin of Don Drysdale, the baseball player. Don't know for sure about that.
Jean