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Robert Farquhar - 1863-1945 - Texas

trunewf — 2009-10-26 22:13:18Z

I have been researching the Farquhar name as one of my ancestors married into this family. Courtney Alexander Van Tuyl (born July 14, 1889 in Cook County, IL) married Roberta Farquhar (born February 23, 1888 in Texas) some time between 1920 and 1923. Roberta Farquhar was the daughter of Robert Farquhar and Tennie Payne. I have the death records for both Courtney Alexander Van Tuyl and his wife, Roberta Farquhar Van Tuyl. If you have any additional info or questions, please respond to this message or email me directly at trunewf@ameritech.net Thank you!

Dora Ida Farquhar - Knox & Henderson County, Illinois

nomadsga — 2009-08-07 11:59:26Z

Searching of any one with inforation on a Dora Ida Farquhar. Married Edward Everett Kenan in Knox County, they had three sons one being my Grandfather. email me at nomadsga@aol.com

FARQUHAR Delbert 1913-1946

t42MountOlivet — 2009-07-14 13:41:38Z

FARQUHAR Delbert 1913-1946

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 204,880 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

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FARQUHAR Lester L and Mollie J

t42MountOlivet — 2009-07-14 13:41:28Z

FARQUHAR Lester L and Mollie J

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 204,880 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

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Peter White Farquhar

amazinggrace08 — 2009-06-26 01:28:31Z

Hi everyone,

Seeking information on my tree which includes a Peter White Farquhar b 1905 in Dunbarton, Scotland to Peter White Farquhar b 1878 Glasgow Scotland and Jessie McDonald b 1881 Glasgow, Scotland. Peter White Farquhar b 1878 parents were James Farquhar b 1842 and Elizabeth White b 1842. James's parents were James Farquhar b circa 1822 and Elizabeth Struthers b circa 1822.

Peter White Farquhar b 1878 emigrated in 1916 to the USA and his family consisting of: James, Jeannie, Peter, Hugh, Margaret and Daniel followed. The family settled in Massachusetts and had another two children Agnes and John.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. I know some of the family remained in Massachusetts, others went to Florida.

Kind regards

Rachelle

FARQUHAR Nannie ORR 1906-1991

t42RoseHill — 2009-05-28 01:17:22Z

FARQUHAR Nannie ORR 1906-1991

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,767 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

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Farquhar's - Scotland

bethkenneh — 2009-05-14 23:00:36Z

Hi

I am trying to trace my family tree and came across the surname of Farquhar, Aberdeenshire,Scotland. My search started with the cowies and lead to this name, so I will add my piece below, with th Farquhar reference near the end (this is all in scotland)

My great grandma was named Annie Cowie, who came from Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, she was born in 1874 and was the daughter to Alexander Cowie and Jane Morrison.

Annie Cowie married David Jack, who then moved back to Avoch in the black Isles and gave birth to Donald Jack in 1920.

I have added the below, tracing back through Annie's family;

Alexander Cowie was the son of William Cowie and Janet Farquhar.

William Cowie was born in 1812.

Janet Farquhar's father was James Farquhar, James was born in 1788.

Jane Morrison was the daughter of James Morrison and Isasbella Smith

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I would love to hear from anyone who has any links to my family.

Thanks

Beth

Farquhar

busterfedez — 2009-04-29 12:33:12Z

My grandmothers name was Mary Farquhar Hilditch born 1891 in NSW Australia.

Her maiden name is Carrie
Father Andrew Shepherd carrie
Mother Louisa (Stevens or Stephens as middle name) Mathers

I am looking for the Connection of Farquhar, also other middle names that her sisters had were Moore.

Any help would be greatful

John and Mary Louise Farquhar in Colorado, TX 1938

drbrownlee — 2009-03-22 04:22:05Z

John & Mary are pictured in the 1938 annual of the Senior Class of Colorado High School. They are both seniors. I'm not kin but thought this might help another researcher.

Re: Farquhars of the mistyburn-Glenwherry

michael8163 — 2009-03-21 02:55:08Z

Hello Michael:
Nice to hear from you. Your Alex and James are the brothers of Samuel. I have previously been contacted a couple of years ago by a cousin of yours from James's line. But unfortunately I had a small stroke and did not get back to him. It took me a short time to get back in the groove but I never did not get back to my Houston contacts. I do have a lot of names and dates for the Houstons to share with you. If you are in touch with the above cousin he may still have my email. It has not changed. I will be able to then send you what I have on your family.

Mike

Re: Farquhars of the mistyburn-Glenwherry

mbsaunderson — 2009-03-19 11:47:18Z

hello mike
I do quite a bit of family research for lots of the Glenwherry families- we're all interlinked!!
Elizabeth Orrs husband was Alexander Houston, and they had a son Samuel. Their son Samuels DOB in the baptismal register is 1st January 1881. If this is the same man he was a saddler in Ballyclare. The Alex and James Houstons mentioned in earlier posts were brothers of Samuel(and Great Great uncles of mine by marriage!).
Get in touch with me if you like and I'll try and give you any more information I can.
Regards
Michael.

Re: Farquhars of the mistyburn-Glenwherry

mbsaunderson — 2009-03-14 13:59:04Z

Hello there Brian.
Im a great grandson of Robert and Annie. If I can give you any help let me know. Also I'd be imterested in up to date information on your branch of the family.
Thanks
Michael

John Farquhar - born 1749 (not 1745)

aleksz1 — 2008-12-30 23:43:09Z

I'm getting very confused. I've seen that a lot of people appear to be related to John Farquhar born in 1745 in Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland who married a Janet (or Jannet) Coul (or Coull) in 1794 and had at least three children, possibly four.

I cannot find a John Farquhar born in Rathven in 1745. I do have a John Farquhar who was born in Rathven on or around 8 September 1749 to William Farquhar and Elspet Geddes.

It's my belief that John was married twice. First to Mary Jappy (or Jappie) in 1772 and then to Janet in 1794.

Does this theory ring any bells with anyone?

If my theory is right then this information must be correct:

William Farquhar (John's father) born about 1725
Elspet Geddes (John's mother) born between 1722 and 1731
Married on 15 June 1736

William's parents:
John Farquhar born between 1692 and 1701, died 1741
Jean Matheson born 1699
Married 10 Jan 1724

William's siblings:
Charles born 1727
Alexander born 1727
John born 1729

Going back to John, I have the following children from marriage to Mary Jappy:

William born 1773
John born 1776
Ann born 1778
James born 1780
Margaret born 1782
Jean born 1785
Helen born 1787
George born 1789

FARQUHAR Lucanda 1858 1942

t42IOOF_DenCoTX — 2008-12-06 22:38:16Z

FARQUHAR Lucanda 1858 1942

I photographed this gravestone in the I O O F Cemetery, Section G, Denton, Denton Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records.

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Re: Williamina Bathia Farquhar

aleksz1 — 2008-10-18 23:46:16Z

Eeek - big mistake! Williamina's parents are Charles Farquhar and Bathia Duncan.

This makes her:

Grandfather/Grandmother: Charles Farquhar/Elizabeth Raffan
Great-grand: James Farquhar/Margaret Robertson
Great-great: James Farquhar/Clementina Thomson
Triple-great: John Farquhar/Janet Coull

Sorry for confusion!

Williamina Bathia Farquhar

aleksz1 — 2008-10-18 23:36:49Z

Looking for relatives of my grandmother, Williamina Bathia Farquhar. She married Robert McGruer and had three children (my uncle William, my aunt Williamina and my father Robert Alexander McGruer).

Born: 1914, Fordyce, Aberdeen-shire, Scotland
Died: 23 March 1947, Banff, Banff-shire, Scotland

Father/Mother: Charles Farquhar/Elizabeth Raffan
Grandfather/Grandmother: James Farquhar/Margaret Robertson
Great-grand: James Farquhar/Clementina Thomson
Great-great: John Farquhar/Janet Coull

Does this ring any bells with anyone?

Re: Farquhars of the mistyburn-Glenwherry

bartsimpson_1757 — 2008-08-10 15:00:02Z

Yes Peter what do you have, it seems ages since I first posted this message.

yours..Brian

Oscar Farquhar

VirginiaMcDonald58 — 2008-08-10 06:13:18Z

im looking for anyone who knew him. He lived in Libert County Texas. He was married to Iva he had a brother named steven. If you could tell me anything Id appreciate it. He was born 5-5-1908 died 8-19-81

Re: Farquhars of the mistyburn-Glenwherry

2006-11-19 00:31:41Z

My ggfather Thomas Farquhar was born in Ireland around 1843. His parents were William and Mary. His mother was born around 1803. They both immigrated to America (New York); he in 1870, she in 1875. I see by your postings you have extensive records of Farquhars. Do these fit in anywhere? Also, we have conflicting information that he was from Aberdeen, Scotland. Thanks much.

Matilda Farquhar / Aaron Roberts

2006-10-25 15:01:30Z

Poems that were tucked inside their Bible.

Re: Matilda Farquhar / Aaron Roberts Bible

2006-10-25 14:58:15Z

additional photos

Matilda Farquhar / Aaron Roberts Bible

2006-10-25 14:50:02Z

Attach are photos taken of pages from their Bible. I'm sorry to say I am not in possession of this Bible and cannot offer to return it to their descendants.

Re: William Farquhar born about 1751 ABOYNE Aberdeen.

2006-10-05 08:01:34Z

Hi
Yes it would appear we have William and Jannet as common ancestors! I have Euphemia with the exactly the same birthdate. I have two more children after Euphemia, my g.g Robert 1801 and Alexander born 1805. I have Jannet's birthdate as 1758 which would make her 47 when Alexander was born. She had at least 9 children . It was not uncommon for women to be having children in those days until they were into their early fifties and nature stepped in! I have been unable to find much more about either Jannet or William as yet so I'd be very grateful for any info anyone has.
I am very interested to find why Robert took his family down to Glasgow sometime between 1845 and 1847. Were agricultural 'advances' a reason? Was he lured by promise of work in Glasgow. What ever it was didn't last long as he moved on again after 1847 (My g gma was born in 1847 in Port Glasgow) the family appears on the 1851 census for Liverpool. Any Farquhars in Liverpool have any info?

Re: William Farquhar born about 1751 ABOYNE Aberdeen.

2006-10-04 18:27:29Z

I found your post from 2 years ago with a Google search cos I was trying to find out about Euphemia Farquhar who it appears is my great great great grandmother.

From the searches I've made, it seems William Farquhar and Jannet Smith from Aboyne were her parents although I wonder whether the dates I have are correct as Euphemia was born 31/05/1801. 50 seems old to be having children in the 18th century but your birth date for Robert seems to back this up. Euphemia married a Peter Boyd at St Cuthberts Edinburgh on 05/05/1830 and they had a daughter Margaret, who in turn married a George Gardner in Shotts in 1862

Assuming this is the same William Farquhar and Jannet Smith, your post has helped with dates as I hadn't been able to trace anything on them.

Re: FARQUHAR TEAS IRELAND>NY CT NJ

2006-10-03 00:31:18Z

Hi, Jill,

No match. My John Farquhar's parents were Joseph and Sarah. However, I think I have some info for you. When your Thomas John died, he left Mary some land in Jersey City, NJ, I believe.

You should or have someone check the Hudson County Courthouse Register of Deeds; Index to Deeds Grantee Series 1, Vol E-F, Years 1805-1885. There is where someone found for me a few things, but what was also copied was this entry:
Mary A., Thomas J. Farquhar (Grantee) and Thomas Kyle (Grantor and, I believe executor). You would need to see Book/Liber 394 and page 602.

Also, check Index to Deeds, Grantee Series 2, Vol E-F, Years 1885-1896. In 1888, they show Mary H (or A) and Thomas J. Farquhar as Grantees and Joseph Montgomery (??) in Book/Liber463 (or 465---hard to make out). Also in 1888, they appear again on July 7 as Grantors (Book 462, Page 248) and the Grantee is Geroge FA Gerbold and wife.

There is also an estate file in the Hudson County Surrogate's Court for Mary A. Farquhar filed in 1909. You may want to have a look at that, as well.

Hope some of this is useful to you. I always wondered who was lucky enough to have Mary and Thomas J. as ancestors---they seem to have left you a good paper trail!

Good luck
Amy

Re: FARQUHAR TEAS IRELAND>NY CT NJ

2006-10-02 12:32:23Z

Thomas Farquhar died in 1890 in Jersey City at age 48. His parents were William and Mary both born Ireland. Mary died in 1875 in NYC at age 72.

Re: Farquhars

2006-10-01 01:52:07Z

My great grandfather's name was Thomas John Farquhar. I have not been able to find where he was born. He immigrated to New York in 1870. He lists his age as 26. His mother Mary immigrated in 1873 from Ireland with a younger Mary. He married Mary Vance in 1880 and had four children: Sarah, Mary, Jane and William. His death certificate from 1890 in New Jersey says he was born in Ireland and his father's name was William. His occupations were alternately listed as porter, coachman and warehouseman.

Re: FARQUHAR TEAS IRELAND>NY CT NJ

2006-10-01 01:26:24Z

I also have Farquhars in Jersey City. Thomas John Farquhar, born Ireland, came to NY. Worked as a coachman in Hunts Point. Married Mary Anna Vance from County Monahan. Had children Sarah, Mary, Jane (my grandmother) and William. Died in Jersey City in 1890.

FARQUHAR, JOHN M.; Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient - Civil War

jasche — 2006-11-18 16:22:35Z

Source: http://www.army.mil/cmh/Default.htm

Note: This is not my ancestry. I am just passing along information that may be useful.

FARQUHAR, JOHN M.

Rank and organization: Sergeant Major, 89th Illinois Infantry. Place and date: At Stone River, Tenn., 31 December 1862. Entered service at: Chicago, Ill. Birth: Scotland. Date of issue: 6 August 1902. Citation: When a break occurred on the extreme right wing of the Army of the Cumberland, this soldier rallied fugitives from other commands, and deployed his own regiment, thereby checking the Confederate advance until a new line was established.

Re: UPDATE: FARQUHAR, JOHN M.; Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient - Civil War

jasche — 2006-11-18 16:22:35Z

Additional Information and cemetery monument photo:

http://www.homeofheroes.com/gravesites/states/pages_af/farqu...

Ursa Lee Farquhar

JudySchor — 2007-03-07 16:38:52Z

Mac -

I would like more information on Ursa Lee "Peg" Farquhar, b. 1906 in Olney, Richland, IL, d. 1996 in Kalamazoo, MI, daughter of Frank Daniel Farquhar and Ida (Cope) Scherer.

I have two husbands for Ursa: Arlie Smith, m. 1931, and my uncle, Lloyd FIELD, m. 1947. But I have reason to believe that she was first married abt 1924 to a Morris Richard FOSTER, by whom she had two daughters: Dorothy Jean, b. 1924, and Betty Jane, b. Jan 1926, whereabouts unknown.

Dorothy Jean is now 80 and trying to reunite with Betty Jane.

Thank you for any help you can give me.

Re: Benjamin McFall Farquar b. 1819 OH to IL abt 1853

patsyhall50 — 2007-06-04 17:55:19Z

I have not been able to find out what county Cherry Fork is in Ohio. I have a George Farquar who was living in Montgomery Co., OH in the 1840 U. S. Census. Had three boys 5/10 and 2 boys 20/30 as well as girls. I have identified one of the girls I believe. She is Jane Farquar b. 14 Nov 1821 daughter of George. George d. 22 Feb 1846 in Dayton and could not find the family after 1840. I believe he married Eliza Yorke. Maybe Benjamin was a son.
Pat Hall

another William Farquhar

hitchheick — 2006-08-18 03:33:19Z

William Farquhar, of Frederick County, Md., son of Allen and Phebe (deceased), and Sarah Updegraff, daughter of Joseph and Mary, of the borough of York; were married October 7, 1801.

Taken from the book, “History of York County, Illustrated 1886” by John Gibson, Historical Editor

William Farquhar

hitchheick — 2006-08-18 03:31:31Z

William Farquhar, of Pipe Creek, Frederick Co., Md., son of William and Ann (deceased), and Lydia Willis, daughter of William, of York County, and Betty (deceased); were married December 8, 1796.

Taken from the book, “History of York County, Illustrated 1886” by John Gibson, Historical Editor

Re: FARQUHAR TEAS IRELAND>NY CT NJ

ackerancestry — 2006-10-01 13:35:41Z

Hi, Jill,

I've seen Thomas John a few times while I was looking for my Farquhars, however there has been nothing to suggest he is related to mine. I will keep diggiing and keep you in mind in case I find a link! Do you know his parents?

Farquhar IRE > NY > CT > ?

ackerancestry — 2007-10-18 01:50:10Z

Hi,

I've been following the trail of one John T. Farquhar/Farquher (or John F. Farquhar/Farquher) who was born in Ireland circa 1852, came to the USA circa 1880, and as of 1882 was married and living in Hartford, CT. While there, he and his wife had two children and he is listed as a proprietor of the great Charter Oak City Shirt Company. By 1885 he is a widower and by 1895, he seems to have sold off his property in Hartford and disappears.

He had the following siblings:
Charlotte Farquhar (m. John McKinney)
Jane Farquhar (m. Samuel Teas)
Samuel Farquhar
Charles Farquhar

Mother was Sarah Ann (Bethel) Farquhar and father was Joseph.

Re: Phebe Farquhar

ckiessher — 2006-10-25 18:56:35Z

Was wondering if you have any information on Phebe Farquhar born 1-26-1805 in Frederick County Maryland?

In particular, do you know who she married?

Thanks for the assistance.

Esther Farquhar m. Samuel C. Griffith 1823, seven children

pa_bios — 2006-06-15 17:02:57Z

Mary Farquhar m. Levi Stephens 1813, nine children

pa_bios — 2006-06-15 17:02:57Z

"Levi Stephens......In 1813 he was married to Mary Farquhar, of Washington township, Fayette Co. They located upon the farm where his widow now resides, and his entire life was spent here as a farmer. He died Jan. 13, 1878. His widow survives him, aged eighty-six. They have had nine children. Six are now living. Robert, Esther, and Aaron are dead. Jehu, Israel, Johnson, Rachel, James, and Mary are living, married, and have families.."

Biography of Levi Stephens
http://www.historicpa.net/bios/2l/levi-stephens.html

Re: William Farquhar born about 1751 ABOYNE Aberdeen.

scottfarquharaberdee — 2008-08-10 00:01:20Z

Hi there my name is scott farquhar from Aberdeen and i have been looking up all about my family history, if you can give me any information regarding the history of our very cool surname with regards to our American history it would be very much apreciated. I think that from what i can gather the origin of Farquhar is from the scottish/engilsh border in the Sterling area where one of our distant relatives married and changed the name to Farquharson from what i have managed to gather i'am guessing that at some time the majority of Farquhar's descided to move to America, From what i have found there are only a handful of people with the the same name still living in Aberdeen (uk) so like i said if you can give me any information regarding this matter it would be most apreciated.

Elzber or Elzaver FARQUHAR

Sandymento — 2008-04-13 17:23:03Z

Tracking any connections for these lines:

(1) Elzaver FARQUHAR 1852-1932 b. out of wedlock, mother Ann/Angeline/Evangeline 1830-1899(MOSS) FARQUHAR (out of Fayette Co., PA)...the maternal grandmother was Sarah/Sally Moss (1802-1877)

(2) William Elzaver DAVISON/DAVIDSON (1858-1945)...his parents were Samuel Harrison Davison & Emeline/Emily NEWBY...his paternal grandparents were Moses Davison & Elizabeth Ann Moss (1807-1865) ...she is the younger sister of Sarah/Sally Moss who ended up raising Elzaver ..

Re: Farquhar/Hand/Hands

Sandymento — 2008-04-13 02:22:18Z

Can we please share some data. I'm tracking the Farquhar + Moss & Davidson/Davison lines to see where the name

ELZAVER

came from...so I've tracked the HANDS and have lots of their data.

Re: Farquhars of the mistyburn-Glenwherry

peterdempster924 — 2008-08-06 23:52:25Z

hi are you still after this info let me peter

Re: William Farquhar born about 1751 ABOYNE Aberdeen.

asteddy — 2008-01-08 08:51:33Z

My great grandfather was one of the twins Alexander,he married Ann Austin and they had 7 children. James was my grandfather, his wife Elizabeth Bragg died in childbirth. James emigrated to Canada in around 1913 (I think) taking my Uncle with him. With regards to William and Janet Farquhar, they had 10 children, 2 William's. Joseph married Isabella Calder, Christian Janet married James Torry in 1816. William born 1799 married Margaret Smith in 1823. Robert of course married Mary Reid in 1826 and Alexander Farquhar married Elizabeth Bain in 1835. Hope this information helps. Kind regards Aileen

Re: FARQUHARS in TX

jax3rd1 — 2008-02-28 23:41:19Z

Names?? I got names: John Abraham/Almira Wilson Steven A./Sarah Brasher. Also Jack Brasher/Ruby Rowe. William Green Rowe/Henrietta Tompkins.

Farquhar in school photo 1927-28

freds_family — 2006-08-11 05:01:42Z

___ Farquhar (part of first name cut off in photo - could be John or Tom...) in Johnsville School Students, New Lebanon, Ohio 1927-28

http://www.familyoldphotos.com/oh/2j/johnsville_school_new_l...

Search for your family's photos

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Re: James FARQUHAR - 1691 - Thrumster, Wick, Caithness, Scotland

anniejuk — 2007-01-01 18:52:14Z

I am looking for information on Ann Farquhar born 1808 in Wick, Caithness, Scotland. She married Archibald S Morrison and moved south!

Re: Benjamin McFall Farquar b. 1819 OH to IL abt 1853

dgrams12 — 2007-06-05 12:07:44Z

Thank you Pat. Will keep it in mind when I return to the Farquar side.

Re: William Farquhar born about 1751 ABOYNE Aberdeen.

fsm150 — 2008-01-08 10:12:31Z

Thanks Aileen
This info helps a lot to fill in a few gaps. Have you (or anyone reading the posts) any info on William and Jannet and beyond?I have been unable to find anything out from the internet a trip up to Aberdeen might help! Also has anyone with links to William and Jannet found any connection to Arthur Farquhar who served on one of Nelson's ships at Trafalgar (as a Captain I understand) he was later an Admiral. Arthur lived in Aboyne so I wondered if there was a link.
Anyway Thanks again Aileen,
I am really stuck on this one so ANY info anyone has would be great!
Faith

Farquhar& McCrory

ladysmurf71957 — 2008-01-20 15:06:52Z

I am working on the McCrory side. I found a Hannah Farquhar b.March 6,1806 Married S.McCrory Sept.6,1826 d. Nov.22,1898.Anything would be helpful. What the S.stand for, did they have children, any birth or death date for him? PLEASE HELP