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Re: Essons - Udney, Inverurie & other close locations

MOEBRADY — 2009-05-13 01:11:54Z

David, I have all of those names in my collateral family -- descendants of William TAYLOR and Margaret MACHRAY. Are we connected?

Re: Kincardineshire Essons

kathleen4939 — 2009-04-09 13:52:40Z

Hi , Hope you are able to get this Hugh is a family member on my mum's and I am an Easson on my dad's side ,the spelling is different, but this was an error at the registrars,

Re: Esson Jamaica

Hussienmajeed — 2009-03-19 18:16:09Z

Hello my name was Ryan Esson, my grandfather was Samuel Esson from Catherines Jamaica. I dont know muc of my greatgrand parents on the esson side.

Re: Esson Jamaica

Hussienmajeed — 2009-03-19 18:07:15Z

My grandfather was Samuel Esson and my Father is Heron Esson from St Catherines Jamaica

Re: Kincardineshire Essons

kathleen4939 — 2008-10-14 10:51:24Z

Hi Kirsty,
I have just started tracing my tree and my mum's are Bruce's and I have got back to Ransom, my mum's dad Arthur was David who was son of William son of Ransom and my dad's side are Esson's who are mostly from Dundee but I have treaced back to Kincardineshire.I am willing to share any info.
Kathleen

Re: Esson of Banffshire Scotland

kgiebels — 2008-10-06 00:38:39Z

Thank you Karen for all of your time researching my relatives. I have traced the Forrest family back to a generation before the John Forrest you mentioned and am completely stuck there with Samuel Forrest b 1796 Glamis Angus who married Isabella Benzies, i have alot of information on the Benzies side but nothing for Samuel except I think his father's name was William).
John Forrest did marry Helen Innes. I am unsure who the John Forrest and Helen Inees could be,sounds like a duplication of the same record perhaps.I do know that some of the Forrest's were born at the Grange, Banff????
Your theory for Robert and Elsphet Milne sounds like they could be more likely. The Milne family does come up time and again during my searching of other members of the family. And it is quite likely that Isabella could have been staying with her Grandmother during the census that you mentioned. I will look into this further. Thanks Again

Re: Esson of Banffshire Scotland

KarenAEsson — 2008-10-04 19:50:40Z

On his marriage certificate to James Forrest's his parents were named as John Forrest an Agricultural Labourer(deceased) and Helen Forrest (maiden name Innes)resident in Fordyce.
I have found a record of marriage on 3rd February 1849 in Fordyce of John Forrest and Helen Innes. However, there is a second record of a John Forrest marrying a Helen Inees on 24th February 1849 in Grange, Banff.
If Robert Esson is the brother of Alexander Esson, I have a marriage record dated 10 February 1882 in Whitehills, Boyndie to a Elsphet Milne, spinster, aged 28. Robert was aged 34 and a bachelor at the time. George Esson was recorded as a witness, Alexander and Robert Esson had a brother George born 1831.

Re: Esson of Banffshire Scotland

kgiebels — 2008-10-03 05:08:10Z

Thank you very much Karen!! Robert Esson and Elsphet Taylor sound like they could be my gg/grandparents. I am really keen to explore this side of the family. All we know here in Australia is that Isabella (Isa) was an amazing poet and actually had a book published.I believe that a copy of her book is still held in the Library at Keith. It gives a really wonderful insight to the woman that she must have been. My grandfather was very special to us all, and we would love to know more of his family, particularly his mother's side. You have made my day. Thank You.

Re: Esson of Banffshire Scotland

KarenAEsson — 2008-10-01 21:47:44Z

Alexander Esson (1829) is my husbands great great grandfather. As far as we know he only had one child, Alexander Esson (1866) whose mother was Isabella Goodbrand. Alexander Esson (1829) never married, he was registered as a bachelor on his death record in 1899. Isabella Goodbrand also never married.
I have only managed to find one birth record for an Isabella Esson born during the period 1866-1867. She was born on 12 October 1867 in Logie Buchan, is registered illegitimate, her mother is recorded as Isabella Esson, there is no father named. There is an Isabella Esson b1866 recorded on the 1871 and 1881 census records living with Alexander Esson and his mother Isabella Esson.
I have also found the marriage record of Isabella Esson to James Forrest on 29 May 1890 in Fordyce. Isabella's father is recorded as Robert Esson. Alexander Esson had a younger brother named Robert born in 1848, this may have been him. Her mother was recorded as Elsphet Taylor.

Esson of Banffshire Scotland

kgiebels — 2008-09-17 11:58:41Z

I am looking for relatives of Isabella Esson b abt 1867 Fordyce, Banffshire, Scotland. Married to James Allan Forrest, also Banffshire in 1863. I believe her father was Alexander Esson b 1829, Rathven, Fordyce, Banffshire. Do not have any information on the mother. Isabella and James are my g/grandparents.

Re: ESSON FAMILY

MurielWallace54 — 2008-02-21 18:46:55Z

Re John Esson from Coull. believe he is my Great Great granfathers brother. Great Grandfather Robert Esson married Jane Philip.
Family seemed to have originated in Logie Coldstone and then been in Coull. Elspeth and John christened in Coull. Rest of family seemed to have been born in Lumphanan according to census records - apart from Margaret who was much older and born Logie Coldstone 24/1/1804
there is a big gap between Margaret and john b. 1811 approx. i have not found other siblings born between 1804 and 1811
If we are looking at same family i would be interested to share information.
John, Helen, Elspeth Robert, Elizabeth, Ann, Catherine Margaret

Re: Essons of Aberdeen

lbrissett — 2007-12-01 05:31:29Z

Lyn
Can you please email me at celtic_wanderer35@yahoo.com
regarding Esson/Cunninghams/Mcewans so we can try to sort out a possible connection

Lisa

Re: help for you maybe?

keithjenkins149 — 2007-07-05 12:11:31Z

I have information regarding Thomas Rosie and Margaret Bruce
of Williamstown, Victoria, and late of Orkney.
contact Keith at lojenkins@vic.chariot.net.au

Re: Esson Jamaica

colton45 — 2007-05-02 03:47:20Z

hi there this is colton esson iam in oregon an i was wondering if you knew anybody by the name of lucile dice she was a part of the esson family if you have any information that will be useful to me please let me know ok thank you

Re: THE ESSON FAMILY

colton45 — 2007-05-02 03:42:03Z

there are essons in yorkshire england

Re: looking for family members

colton45 — 2007-05-02 03:39:42Z

hey there this is colton esson i live in oregon in america if want to know there is family in washington,oregon,california,idaho,montana,south dakota and kansas

Re: Essons of Aberdeen

lyn_wright — 2007-04-02 21:41:36Z

Hi Lisa

Information on my Essons and McEwan's only goes to mid 19th century so I can't tell you whether or not we have a connection. I'd need to have more details about both the Cunninghams and Essons before I can be more helpful.

My families are in Aberdeenshire but that doesn't rule out some of them moving to Perthshire in the intervening time period. The Scots have proved to be a pretty mobile lot in my experience.

Re: Essons of Aberdeen

lbrissett — 2007-04-02 12:43:36Z

We have the name McEwan in our family as a "family name"
ie my fathers name was John Mc Ewan Cunningham. Would love to know if you can find any relationship there, his mothers name was Nellied Hendry Esson born 1903 in Perth Scotland
Lisa

Re: Kincardineshire Essons

2006-08-15 19:10:29Z

Hi Heather

Most of the information I have on Hugh and Ransom Bruce comes from either records kept by our family (i.e. the family Bible, etc.) or from relatives who have already been doing research.

If you would like me to email you the information I have, please let me know and I will be glad to share what I have!

Re: Kincardineshire Essons

2006-08-14 21:07:54Z

Thank you for replying to my friend, Bev's enquiry. I'm at the beginning of our family search so I do not have William's parent's names, but there seems to be a lot of similarities.
Where can I search out the information about Hugh & Ransom Bruce? Did you use IGI?

Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you,

Heather

Re: Kincardineshire Essons

2006-08-06 19:56:09Z

In my family tree, I have a Hugh Bruce, who married Helen Thompson in 1877 in Glenbervie.

Perhaps William and Hugh were brothers? Hugh's father was Ransom Bruce, born 21 May 1812 in Benholm, Kincardinshire.

Re: Kincardineshire Essons

2006-07-05 21:44:46Z

Hi also looking for Esson and Bruce connections. Have: Martha Barnett Esson married to William Bruce 17 Nov 1871 Glenbervie, Kincardine, Scotland (source IGI) They had four children: William Bruce who became a Prof. of Agriculture, Elizabeth Bruce married ?Healy who became a doctor in New York City @1912, Samuel Esson Bruce married Isobella F. Gilmour and emigrated to Canada 1910, and Alexander Esson Bruce b.1884, married Catherine Henderson and immigrated to Australia 1912. Is there a connection with your families? Please reply. Thank you

Esson Family from Harvey Twsp, Peterborough

2005-12-12 00:47:01Z

Anyone with information regarding Thomas J. Esson,
DOB Feb 4/1872; Eliza Lucinda Esson (Evans),
DOB Jan 27/1879; Violett May Esson, DOB Mar 11/1900;
Olive Mae Esson, DOB Apr 3/1901; Stanley C. Esson,
DOB 1904 - would like to find out date of death, and
place of burial.

Re: Family search

2005-11-28 23:05:15Z

Thanks for the info Ron but I know that Thomas J. and Eliza
Esson had 3 children - Violet May born 11/Mar/1900
Olive Mae born 3/Apr/1901
Stanley born 1904

I cannot find any date of death for Thomas, Eliza, or Violet
or where they may be buried. - they lived in Harvey Twsp,
Peterborough - they owned Lot 3, Conc 16.
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Re: Essons of Aberdeen

2004-10-17 23:21:34Z

I am interested in your John Esson b. Strathdon 1823 and Isabella Lawrie. Your information and mine don't quite gel but then I may learn something here..

My Isabella Lawrie was born 1825 in Leochel Cushnie. She had a child William Esson but appears not have been married to the father John b. 1823 Strahdon. I do have a marriage for her to Donald MacEwan in 1856 in Old Machar and 1881 census information confirms that.

Please email me with your information regarding your Isobel Lawrie ( nee Dixie) It sounds like I might have to unravel something. I'd love to know which Lawrie this Isobel was married to.

Looking forward to sharing more information

Lyn

Essons - Udney, Inverurie & other close locations

2004-10-14 08:00:36Z

Anyone with knowledge of Essons in this part of Aberdeenshire? Would like to know

Re: Essons, Ballater, Scotland (Aberdeen)

2004-10-14 07:48:54Z

If you still use this address I may have a contact for you, found while searching for my own Essons

Re: Esson Jamaica

2003-11-14 01:10:58Z

Hi Donaver
Don't know where Springfield is but the name "William" might provide a link.
I would definately like to discover my history as well

I learn from my father

His grand father was called Willie from pondside, St Elizabeth.
Willie and a lady called Anne Hanson had a son and named him William.

Because of complication Anne left pondside with William to live in Big Bridge, Westmoreland. This move to Westmoreland also ended communication of William with his father Willie

William Esson with Alberta Davis (adopted name for Alberta is Grant), had six children.
Here are there name in order of birth, all born in westmoreland

Benjamin (1922) Now deceased - went to live in Clarendon 1956
Uriah Matthias (1925) Resides in England
Caiphas (1927) now deceased
Euzzen (1930) Girl, went to live in Kgn, Ja., now reside in Florida
Stainton (1933) Resides in Big Bridge
Shelby George (1935) Migrated to Uk but now reside in Big Bridge

Uriah is my father. His children in order of birth are
Carmen (UK)
Simeon (UK)
Claire (US)
Audrey (UK)
Ruth (Ja)
Marva (Ja)

One Last bit of Information
I worked in White House, Westmoreland - 1981 - 1986.
Visited a place in in White house called Fustic Grove.
I ran into a whole clan of people there by the name of Esson.
Whenever I go back to Jamaica, I shall return there to see what I can discover about the Essons

Esson Jamaica

2003-11-14 00:59:11Z

Hi
I just happen to stumble unto the web page trying to trace the Esson family ancestry.
I would definately be interested as i would like to discover my history as well

As far as my father I learn from my father

His grand father was called Willie from pondside, St Elizabeth.
Willie and a lady called Anne Hanson had a son and named him William.

Because of complication Anne left pondside with William to live in Big Bridge, Westmoreland. This move to Westmoreland also ended communication of William with his father Willie

William Esson with Alberta Davis (adopted name for Alberta is Grant), had six children.
Here are there name in order of birth

Benjamin (1922) Now deceased
Uriah Matthias (1925) Reside in England
Caiphas (1927) now deceased
Euzzen (1930) Girl, now reside in Florida
Stainton (1933) Resides in Big Bridge
Shelby George (1935) Migrated to Uk but now reside in Big Bridge

Uriah is my father. His children in order of birth are
Carmen (UK)
Simeon (UK)
Claire (US)
Audrey (UK)
Ruth (Ja)
Marva (Ja)

One Last bit of Information
I worked in White House, Westmoreland - 1981 - 1986.
Visited a place in in White house called Fustic Grove.
I ran into a whole clan of people there by the name of Esson.
Whenever I go back to Jamaica, I shall return there to see what I can discover about the Essons

Kincardineshire Essons

2003-10-01 15:31:19Z

Looking for any info relating to Charles Esson, married to Elizabeth Burnett or Burness, who had children Margaret (b. 1787 Glenbervie), George (b. 1789 Glenbervie) and Elizabeth (b. 1797 Fordoun).

Margaret Esson married David Bruce 1808 Fordoun and died 1877 Cadder, Lanarkshire.

Was Charles part of the family of George Esson who had William, Margaret and George baptised 1750 - 1760 in Glenbervie?

Thanks

Lesley Bousbaine

Re: Esson Jamaica

2003-09-07 14:04:47Z

HI DONAVER IAM DAUGHTER TO THOMAS ESSON
YOUR FATHERS BROTHER HE IMAGRATED TO ENGLAND IN 1960 AND HAD FIVE CHILDREN IN THE UK HE LEFT 2 IN JAMAICA WE HAVE A MASSIVE FAMILY IN ENGLAND
.RANGING FROM THE AGES 80 TO 2YEARS WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU PLEASE CONTACT ME BY E-MAIL I AM FRILLED TO HEAR FROM A MEMBER OF MY DADS SIDE OF FAMILY AS HE DID NOT SPEAK MUCH OF HIS FATHER. I DID VISIT JAMAICA IN 1989 AND MY GRANDMOTHER ELLEN STEPHENS TOLD ME I HAD FAMILY IN BLACKRIVER I MET SOME BUT NONE FROM MY GRANDFARTHERS SIDE. MY FATHERS MOTHER ELLEN HAD TWELVE CHILDREN ANND I KNOW AND LIVE AROUND A FEW LIVING UNCLES,EUCTACE STHEPHENS .ALBERT BROWN .EULICE STEPHENS.ONMY VISIT TO J.A I MET DONALD STEPHENS ICYLYN BROWN AND BEATRICE STEPHENS ALL STILL LIVING MY DAD THOMAS ESSON DIED IN 1988 I HAVE LOTS MORE IMFORMATION.

Re: Esson Jamaica

2003-02-21 15:57:11Z

Hello Stephen,

Did your grandfather George Esson live at Woodlands, Springfield (St Elizabeth) and marry Agatha/Gertrude Herron?

I understand that my grandfather left Jamaica and moved to America.

Would love to hear from you.

Re: looking for family members

2002-10-01 01:24:42Z

HI there
Did you manage to get off the phone hehe :P. I must admit i dont know alot either have only just started looking into the family just recently, when i have more time, im hoping to be able to go right into it.

I wonder if maybe we are related some where as well. Were u born here in Australia?

Take Care

Janelle

Re: looking for family members

2002-09-25 11:50:08Z

Not a lot. One of the things I found frustrating about my father when he was alive, was that he never said much about his family. I'll talk to my mother and see what she's dug up over the years and let you know.... if I can ever get off the phone!

Re: looking for family members

2002-09-25 00:09:50Z

HI Steve,

Yes I have family in Qld and nsw, I know there are a few Esson's in Brisbane (where I live). Do you have much info on our family at all?

Janelle :}

Re: Essons from Insch

billhowson21 — 2007-02-07 18:38:19Z

Hi

I dont know if you are still looking for information regarding the Essons from Insch. My first wife was related to this family and I may be able to help

regards

Bill Howson
billhowson@btinternet.com

Re: Family search

RMESSON — 2005-11-25 03:10:56Z

I have Thomas Esson living to age 40 and Eliza Lucinda age 33, Child - Olive unknow if she married had 3 children died Feb 1979..

Searching For Descendants of George Esson

RMESSON — 2005-11-25 02:53:23Z

George Esson and wife Margaret Shair Thompson emmigrated from Scotland to Canada in 1820 and settled in Peterborough County, Canada in 1820. I am looking for any long lost descendants or the parents of the above.
George Esson b: abt 1775 d: Mar. 16 1851
Margaret (wife) b: abt Dec. 1785 d: Aug. 9 1870....
http://www.peterboro.net/~resson/

Searching For Descendants of George Esson

RMESSON — 2005-11-25 02:53:23Z

Re: ESSON

r_a_macdonald — 2006-11-03 08:46:03Z

Hi
Thanks for your note - however can not see any connection with the Essons I am presently investigating...
Regards
Bob

ESSON

r_a_macdonald — 2003-05-14 21:05:21Z

Hi everyone,

I am continuing my search on my ancestors - particularly the ESSON clan from Kincardineshire in the North East of Scotland. The people I have traced so far are shown below, if you are related to any of them ... let me know ....

Regards
Bob

Esson, Alexander Abt. 1815 11 December 1891 Bankhead, Durris
Esson, Alexander 4 March 1849 Maryculter, Kincardineshire
Esson, Alexander Unknown Aft. 1867
Esson, Christian Duguid 19 April 1857 Maryculter, Kincardineshire
Esson, David Bisset 4 April 1878 Aberdeen 19 December 1906 St Meddans, Fintray
Esson, George 9 February 1852 Maryculter, Kincardineshire
Esson, Helen (Nellie) Bisset 6 June 1874 St Nicholas, Aberdeen 2 July 1960 Dyce, Aberdeen
Esson, James 15 October 1854 Maryculter, Kincardineshire
Esson, James 1855
Esson, James 1873
Esson, James Gordon 1885
Esson, Jane Bisset 13 December 1868 St Nicholas, Aberdeen 26 August 1924 Cults, Aberdeen
Esson, John 9 July 1862 Maryculter, Kincardineshire
Esson, John 8 September 1850 Maryculter, Kincardineshire
Esson, Robert 1844 Maryculter, Kincardineshire 28 July 1937 St Meddans, Fintray, Aberdeenshire
Esson, Robert Ligerwood 4 October 1870 St Nicholas, Aberdeen
Esson, William 5 July 1859 Maryculter, Kincardineshire

Esson - Aberdeen

suzannemckay83 — 2006-04-22 22:06:16Z

Good evening

I am stuck and need help advise.

I have found the marriage record of John Esson McKay on 17/10/1872 to Ann Allan. My problem is that it lists his father as being Alexander Esson and mother I think it states as Jessie Rennie.

I am trying to find out why his father would have a different surname.

His residence at the time of his marriage is 179 West North Street Aberdeen however the 1 of the 179 may be a mark and so the address may be just 79. Is there anyway I can find out who was living at this address? I have tried the 1871 census on scotlands people but have been unable to pinpoint the address.

Tonight I was inspired to look for Johns death certificate to check his fathers name however found that box was blank - arghhh!!!

Any help would be appreciated.

Suzanne

Esson in Australia

desson_1 — 2003-05-22 06:20:46Z

I wish to try and obtain more info on my grandfather William Esson married to Joan, came to Australia from Scotland.Had 1 son William Roy Esson (1925 in Melbourne Vic. Australia - my father). I know he was born in Aberdeen & his wife (Joan) came from Edinburgh.

Any info much appreciated.

Esson in Australia -Death

desson_1 — 2003-10-02 06:31:55Z

I wish to advise the passing of Willam Roy Esson b 7/9/1921 (Melb. Vic. Aust), died from natural causes in Lismore NSW. Aust. on the evening of 23/9/2003. Spouse - Lorna May (nee Heindrich), Son - David b. 22/8/1947, Daughter - Carol Harris (nee Esson) b 4/11/1952.

Re: help for you maybe?

suziq90 — 2003-01-06 10:11:28Z

Iam looking for ROSIE Thomas wife Margaret Bruce
drgth Margaret Bruce went to nz on the aldergrove
1875 margaret mairred james finnerty need help
with rosie in australia 'WILLIAMTOWN VIC'
AND WYBROW IN AU THANKS SUE

Re: ESSON

louisecass26 — 2006-11-02 22:06:33Z

I have a Helen Elspeth Esson b.1867, she married a James Croall, on the marriage certificate it says that here parents were James Robert Esson & Heken Esson. Is there a connection with your tree.

Thanks
Louise

Re: ESSON

Rioux31 — 2004-11-27 18:43:53Z

I am looking for information on my great grandparents.
Thomas J. Esson married Eliza Evans - they had three
children, Violet, Olive, Stanley. I believe something
happened to Thomas, Elliza, and Violet between
1905 & 1914 because during that time Olive and Stanley
were in a Home and ran away when they were around
11 and 9. They lived in Peterborough, Ontario (Harvey Twsp).
Do you have any info on them.

Family search

Rioux31 — 2004-11-27 18:43:53Z

I am looking for anyone that has information on -
Thomas J. Esson, Eliza Lucinda Evans Esson whose
children were Olive Esson, Violet May Esson, and
Stanley Esson. They lived in Harvey Township, Peterborough,
Ontario. They owned land there but I haven't been able
to find any information. I think they may have died there
and the children may have gone to an orphanage.

Essons from Insch

epp2768 — 2002-11-25 03:24:13Z

Hello,

Would anyone have a connection with George Esson (b. 1830 in Insch) married Isabella Bannerman (b. 1838 in Forgue)?

Their children would have been Isabella Cruickshank Esson (b. 1864) who married John Coutts; George (b. 1868); William Bannerman Esson (b. 1870); Alexander (b. 1873); Elizabeth (b. 1876?), and Ann (b. 1882?) All children were born in Insch.

Thank you,
Eleanor Pagano

Essons, Ballater, Scotland (Aberdeen)

AnitaWagstaff63 — 2002-12-06 08:00:06Z

My Great-Grandmother Jessie Esson was born
and raised in Ballater, Scotland. She came to
Canada in the early 1900s, but I'm not sure what
year. I know one of her sisters came with
her as she is listed as a witness at Jessie's
wedding. I would appreciate any other information
anyone can provide if anybody has any. This is
what I know:

Her parents names were James Esson, and Jane Smith.
Their children: Esabella born Jan. 21 1882
Jessie Anne born 1883
Charles born 1884
Jean born May 22 ????
Willie Ross born 1890
Christina D born 1892
May born 1886

I know that James was 64 when he died on Nov. 9th,
but I don't know what year. He was buried in
Tullich churchyard in Ballater. His wife, Jane, died
at age 79, but I don't know what year. In Jane's
obituary she is listed as having only one son, William,
who was killed in action in France in 1919. We
believe Charles died very young so wasn't mentioned.

Thanks in advance for your help.