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Where did Muir come from?

mrshockey — 2009-11-01 11:09:54Z

I have been told the Muir in William Muir, son of Amos and Harry Muir was a family name as well. Does anyone know where the Name came from?

obit - Margaret MUIR Cramer, 1928 NM - 2009 CA.

LorraineGilmer02 — 2009-10-07 16:01:13Z

not related - for board info

Daily Press
Victorville, San Bernardino, CA
7 Oct 2008, B2

MARGARET CRAMER
Margaret “Maggie” Muir Cramer, 81, a resident of Apple Valley for 58 years, passed away on September 19, 2009.
Maggie was born, March 28, 1928 in Santa Fe, New Mexico and she was one of nine children. She graduated from Santa Fe High School in May 1945 and that same year moved with her family to Redlands, California. While she was in Redlands she took on several jobs and attended the University of Redlands for a short time. In 1951 Maggie found employment as a Corporate Assistant Secretary with the Apple Valley Building and Development Co., later known as Apple Valley Ranchos. It was during her years at Apple Valley Ranchos that she pursued her dream and hobby as a fashion designer and business woman. After her retirement from Apple Valley Ranchos in 1979, Maggie continued to pursue her business adventures and devoting her time, her energy and her passion to the High Desert Community which she dearly loved.
Maggie was a member of Soroptomist Club and Assistance League for many years. She was also a long time member of Church of the Valley.
Maggie was married in 1983 at the young age of 55 to Walter E. Cramer, Jr. He preceded her in death on July 1, 1992.
Maggie is survived by her brother, John C. Muir of Vista, California and her two sisters, Mary Elizabeth Marti of Los Gatos, California, and Alexandria Muir Linane of San Bernardino, California.
Memorial Services will be held Saturday, October 17th at 1:00 p.m. in the sanctuary at Church of the Valley in Apple Valley.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made t o M agg i e’s n ewe s t endeavor, Philanthropic Adventures Foundation. Donations may be sent to 14246 Sky View Lane, Apple Valley, Ca 92307.
Victor Valley Mortuary is handling arrange - ments.

Re: John Muir, Naturalist

dsarabia124 — 2009-09-29 08:17:02Z

I was wondering if anyone knew of a Loretta Muir, if she is related to John Muir family. I worked for a moving company for over 30 years and her things were in storage. She was very ecentric and hidden and did not want anyone to know where she lived. Her things were finally auctioned after many years and I have a few, from all over the world. I did not know about John Muir history at that time. The things were from all over the world.

Re: John Muir, Naturalist

GWRJR47 — 2009-09-27 23:17:20Z

Thank you jgainescdr1 for sharing this information.

I just found out about John Muir by way of Ken Burns' film "The National Parks: America's Best Idea". He was an outstanding naturalist and human being.

Re: MUIR FAMILY

stites — 2009-09-16 16:45:55Z

I am researching James W. Muir. Born abt. 1851 in Arkansas. His Father & Mother were born in Tennessee according to census information. He was living in Searcy Co.,Bear Creek Township in 1880, age 29 yrs. Occupation:Lawyer. He was a boarder in household of Mary Norman a widow woman. James W. Muir served Civil War on Confederate side. He served from Missouri and Arkansas. He married Mary Ellen Hand in abt. 1884 to 1886 in Ark. They had one son, James Clyde Muir, born Oct.5,1888 in Ark., died May 5, 1905 in Webb City,Jasper Co., Missouri. Mary Ellen Hand Muir had remarried to Wm. Michael Wright at the time James Clyde Muir died. Is there anyone researching the Muir family in Tennessee and Arkansas? I am trying to determine James W. Muir's death date and place of death. Mary Ellen Hand Muir Wright received a pension for her minor son James Clyde Muir.

All replies appreciated.

Taunji

Re: Addition Information Re James Kerr Muir and MARION Clerk Muir

humpy03 — 2009-09-15 22:43:52Z

I would be very interested in corresponding with you regarding the muir family i believe we have a connection if you go back to an andrew muir and his wife isabella muir both born 1815 muirkirk scotland my email address is in queensland australia humpy03@bigpond.com here's hoping we connect bye for now rhonda muir

Re: MUIR FAMILY

Lildonat3426 — 2009-09-07 17:17:27Z

Dear David, I had a cousin David,who took care of the
Queen's horses,he came to America to visit family and
was killed in Florida. My parents were born in Scotland,
my mother was born in Glasgow and Dad was born in Johnstone.there names were John and Mary Kirkwood Muir.
Do you think you know them? Lilroc3426
My brother's were Thomas, James and John.

Re: MUIR FAMILY

Lildonat3426 — 2009-09-07 17:17:24Z

MUIR Oscar W 1887-1954

t42MountOlivet — 2009-09-02 22:42:49Z

MUIR Oscar W 1887-1954

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 206,332 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: MUIR FAMILY

mandiemuir — 2009-09-01 03:58:44Z

My Name Is Mandie Miur. My fathers Name was David Muir as was his father and so on for many generations.

I am looking for family is scotland. His Family was from ayr but some moved to Hamilton Ontario Canada. He is past away now so I dont know any dates.

Maybe we can help eachother

Manndie Muir

Re: Muir in Cap Breton

Jocelyne51 — 2009-08-27 16:36:36Z

Sorry I didn't reply sooner , do you know if he had any children.

the name of his wife.

thank you for your help

Re: Hamilton Muir

wwbent2 — 2009-08-23 20:30:28Z

Harriette, I ran across a Hamilton Muir mentioned in his father's will (James) in Pickaway County, Ohio. If you are interested, please let me know. Joan

John MUIR born about 1734 in Greenock or Paisley

2009-08-15 22:51:48Z

I am looking for John Muir born about 1734 in Greenock or Paisley area. Trying to find when Immigrated to US and to whom he was married for first marriage John ended up in Schenectady NY

Re: jane (Leggat) Muir

cportwoodc — 2009-08-03 21:04:11Z

Thanks for your help...I will check that out right away!
Sincerely, C.

Re: jane (Leggat) Muir

thomsonjm — 2009-07-31 20:50:49Z

Have you had a look at the Scotland's People website?

It is the portal to all of the official Scottish BMD records and a lot more besides. It does require a payment but that gets you credits that you can use over a longish period. It will also give you the images of the original documents where they exist.

it can be reached at:
http://www.scotlandspeoplehub.gov.uk/

There is a picture of a round room on the main page - that is a fantastic place to be. All of the bookshelves on the upper level contain the original records from all of Scotland spanning hundreds of years and they go back a couple of tiers too.

Anyway - I digress - I hope you manage to find what you need. My Muirs are from a bit further south than renfrewshire but there may still be a link.

Good hunting.

Jim T

jane (Leggat) Muir

cportwoodc — 2009-07-30 23:45:40Z

According to the early Canadian census files, my ancestors, Jane (Leggat) and John Muir were born in Renfrewshire Scotland in the early 1800s. They must have married there,as two children were born before leaving for America. They arrived in Canada in 1842 from the USA, settling in what is now southern Ontario.
Surely someone is able to connect the dots and find John or Jane's birth/marriage records? I would love to know who their families were in Scotland, and am eager to share my Muir research.
Thanks in advance, C

Muir of Michigan/Wisconsin cir 1813-1870

jcleclaire235 — 2009-07-21 01:14:31Z

My paternal gggg-grandfather is William ? Muir. He was born in Scotland cir. 1813. I have no information on his emigration to North American. Members of the family say he came in from Canada. I have found a possible match for him in 1860 census of MI, living in the American Hotel, Mt Clemens, MI. This gentleman appears as William C. Muir, age 47, an agent for the G.B.R.R., which I assume to be the Green Bay Railroad. Again, family has talked of one of my grandfather’s ancestry working for the railroad. I haven’t had any more luck searching Michigan or Wisconsin for him.

William the elder’s son was born in Tecumseh, MI in April 1838. Wm. R. Muir served in the Civil War, enlisting July 22, 1861 @ 24 yrs, resigning Jan. 1863. He married Phebe A. Hamblin 1863 in Appleton, WI. They had two sons, Charles H. 1868 and George B. 1869, in Lake City, MN. Charles H. Muir is my g-grandfather. My grandfather is Walter Charles 1894, was born in Clinton, MI, served in WWI at Fort Knox, KY and Panama Canal. He met my grandmother Bertha A. Hildreth in Louisville, KY where he died in 1960.

I realize this is a brief profile of their lives but what I’m looking for is anyone with information that can help me with emigration from Canada to WI or MI. cir. 1820 to 1835 for Wm. ? Muir. Some history on the G.B.R.R. during the 1860’s and what would have prompted migration to Minnesota for a short period of time for Wm. R. after his marriage, because they did return to the Clinton, MI area where they lived out their lives. I have a photo of the elder Wm. taken at the Fadner Studio, 26 Kansas St. Southside in Oshkosh, WI. I’m sure this picture could tell me quite a bit if I only knew something about styles and fashion of the 1800’s. I have attached a copy of the elder Muir (center)for anyone that could tell me about the photo.

Re: Robert Y. Muir died Mansfield, Ohio from Turtle Creek, PA

bstegena1 — 2009-07-14 19:42:44Z

You have a surname listed as Smart and my maiden name is Smart.
Wondering if you are related.

My g grand father was Thomas b 1855 and he had some brothers by the name of Abraham, Clayton and Levi.
Thomas had a son named Lee b 1887.

T.C. only 5 minutes away from me.

Email me if you are related bstegena@comcast.net

bls

Sarah Muir Glasgow RD ca 1950s

2008-08-15 18:45:23Z

I was wondering what kind of information you had on the MUIR families. I am looking for more rescent MUIR. Sarah Muir Glasgow RD ca 1950's. A cousin to my Jennie Muir Harkins(married SCAIFE).

Muir/Somerville Lanarkshire Scotland

thomsonjm — 2008-09-14 20:21:55Z

My Muirs are anchored round a George Muir (b abt 1818, d 26 Feb 1888) m Lilias Sommerville (b 16 Feb 1812, d 13 Mar 1900) on 26 Jan 1838. They ended their days in a small village called Quothquan in Lanarkshire.

George's parents are William (no b or d dates) and Janet Graham (no b or d dates) no marriage date found.

George and Lilias had seven children - Margaret, James, William, Marion, Janet, John & Agnes.

Any links or clues will be gratefully received.

Thanks

Jim T

Re: Muirs in Avondale Scotland

Abijiah — 2009-04-09 06:01:03Z

Did you get any further on the Wiseman's? I have a Lillias Wiseman b 1789 dau to Tod Wiseman b Avondale @1765. Lillias had a sister Jean b @ 1791.

Jeanne

muir

randyjudi — 2008-11-05 07:17:04Z

Hi, I am looking for informtion on a Mary Muir who in 1893 or 1894 husband or boyfriend was killed by a train. She had a baby girl born on 7/22/1894 in Gourin, Michigan (now called Mulkin?) SHE GIVE THE BABY AWAY AT 3 OR 4 DAYS OLD. Thank you for any help you can give me.

muir and train

randyjudi — 2008-11-05 07:06:57Z

looking fror

snowy1602 — 2009-06-28 18:46:50Z

can any one help im looking for William Muir born 1780 scotland and married Agnes Watt born abt 1777 scotland

Ray Muir, dob 1 March 1919

klar4230 — 2009-05-17 23:15:54Z

Any connections out there to my grandfather...born in Blairsville PA to Walter and Sally Muir?

Gladys Ploof-Muir

lilirisheyes — 2008-11-22 14:52:13Z

My great Aunt was Gladys Ploof,born 1916 daughter of Thurlow and Nellie King-Ploof of Vermont.Gladys married a man by the last name of Muir.Gladys's last know resident was Connecticut.

I'm searching for Gladys grandmother,Sarah Ann Ploof's maiden name.I have information that states that Sarah may be the daughter of Lewis & Mary Preston of Fair Haven,Vermont.Sarah was listed as an adopted child.

Any help appreciated.Please do not email me direct.Thank you.

Thomas Muir son of James Muir and Annie Cumming - Inverness

grandmad186 — 2008-12-25 09:50:23Z

I am trying to find the death of my 2 x great grandfather Thomas born in Urghart and Glenmoriston Inverness in 1806. He married Catherine Fraser around in 1829 and had 3 sons, Alexander, James and Simon. He then married Christina Grant in Urquhart in 1832 and had children (Catherine, Anne, Archibald, Elizabeth,Angus, Thomas, Flora).

Thomas and Christina and all Thomas' children excluding Alexander and Catherine migrated to Moreton Bay (Brisbane, Australia). Christina died in 1859 and Thomas married Johanna Donovan in Toowoomba in 1866. They had three children (Christiana, Jane and Archibald).

After 1871 Thomas, Johanna, Jane and Christiana all disappear along with Thomas and Christina's son Thomas and their daughter Annie Behan and her husband William.

I thought they might have moved to another Australian State, New Zealand, North America or back to Scotland but I can't find any of them. Can anyone help?

William A. Muir

aliciahill13 — 2009-05-03 20:03:30Z

My paternal line dead ends at William A. Muir. I have found three different sources sayiing his was born in PA or OH or Canada. His parents might have been Josiah and Mary A. Muir. I know he served in the civil war. He married Amoretta Izora ROBERTS in New York in 1866. Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Alicia

Re: Thomas A. Muir from New Brunswick, Canada

hextall — 2009-06-03 16:30:33Z

Noticed your post of 2001. Did you ever get the info you were looking for? I believe that I may have it!
Thomas Alexander Muir b 11 Apr. 1847,Bellisle Ctreek,Kings,NB d 28 oct 1930.Quens,NB,Canada
Married Violet S. C. Steele b abt 1849,Highfield Queens,NB,Canada d 4 Feb 1898,Kings,NB,Canada
Married 20 Jul 1880.
Children (Some)
Annie Susanna B 10 Jan 1888 English Settlement,Kings,NB,Canada
Mary Muir, B 13 sep 1890,Queens,NB d 16 dec 1941,Sussex,NB Married James Campbell 13 Sep 1911
If you require more let me know? email hextall@nbnet.nb.ca

George Jim Muir Victoria

emmymuir — 2009-05-10 11:59:49Z

Anyone related to Jim or Carmel (Rasmussin) Muir im there grand daughter & im trying to get young pictures of them

John Muir

lan1beth — 2009-01-15 03:02:41Z

John Muir 1827 Bannick Kirkcudbright Scotland married Elizabeth Simpson nee Copland daughter Agnes Muir Simpson, married Alexander McKissock

Joun Muir

lan1beth — 2009-01-15 02:47:09Z

Looking for further information re John Muir born about 1827 in Banik, Kirkcudbright, Scotland he married Elizabeth Simpson nee Copland, not sur when married but would be gratefull for any info

Re: Muir's of Paisley Scotland and Parramatta Australia

Joe_Twitchin — 2008-09-27 08:48:32Z

Thank you for that Lyn .. at least I can discount this.
Joe

Re: Thomas Muir son of James Muir and Annie Cumming - Inverness

ck1733 — 2009-05-06 21:09:09Z

Try the South African records.
www.Ancestry24.co.za

Jesse Muir, wife of David Anderson, Mother of Joseph Muir Anderson

gashoop2 — 2009-03-25 00:47:54Z

Looking for information about Jesse Muir (maiden name), married David Anderson from the Glasgow area of Scotland. Emigrated to US in abt 1920s.

Re: Muir's of Paisley Scotland and Parramatta Australia

lpcoles — 2008-09-27 07:44:49Z

Hello

Unfortunately not,my William Muir dob 22/05/1810 Paisley Abbey married Margaret Brown 07/02/1834. They went to Australia with their family on 09/02/1853 on the ship Beejapore.

What a shame, good luck with your search

Regards

Lyn

Re: Lydia C. Muir marries James M Rea in Chelan Co, WA 1911

roxannec2 — 2009-05-07 17:10:27Z

Hi,
James H. Muir was my paternal grandfather. I can't tell you much, but I can tell you that Lydia Muir (nee Cox) was not his widow. I believe that she was his first wife. Among others after Lydia, he married my grandmother, Cora Lindsay Clark, and a woman named Lorna. I don't know if there were any other wives or not. Lorna contacted my grandfather when James died and asked for help with funeral expenses. My grandmother, who called James a "womanizer", not so politely declined! I have some pictures that shavel4u sent me of Robert and of James. I believe she has contacted you, but if you want any pictures I have, let me know.

Re: Robert Y. Muir died Mansfield, Ohio from Turtle Creek, PA

njw123 — 2009-04-22 15:32:07Z

Hi All,

In case anyone is connected my new email is:

hughwatson@verizondotnet

Caleb Muir living near Plainfield, New Jersey in 1907

Bob_MacAvoy — 2009-02-05 14:17:13Z

I am searching for the full date of death and the burial place for Caleb Muir a Civil War veteran. He was living at a place called Four Corners near Plainfield, New Jersey on 5/22/1907.

I have an interesting newspaper article about how he coughed up a bullet from a wound that he received in the war and carried in his lung for over 40 years.

Bob

Elizabeth Muir, spouse of John Gladstone(s)

mhastie5927 — 2009-02-06 20:59:54Z

Had son John b 1802 at Wiston, Lanarkshire; moved to Castle Douglas, Kelton ca 1803 where they had several more children; Muir family breed and exported Clydesdale horses. Welcome contact with anyone connected...

Looking for some more Muir's

muledm — 2009-07-11 02:51:07Z

My name is Daniel Muir. My Grandfather's name is Henry Muir b. 1931. His Father was Matthew Lynn Muir, who abandoned him when he was 8 years old. His Aunt, Esther Muir, was a famous Hoolywood Movie Star in the 1930's and 40's. My grandfather lived with her for a year in Beverly Hills before his father left them. His mother passed away from a rare disease and grew up in NJ. I recently have mad contact with Some long lost relatives from the family, namely Esther's Grandkids. I am looking for more information on farther up the tree. I only know from census records that Matthew was one of 10 children. His father, Curtis passed away when he was young. Curtis Muir was married to Estella Muir. Curtis was the son of James and Hannah Muir. James Muir b. 1833. This is as far as I know. Looking for any other realtives to connect to as well. Thanks
Dan Muir

Re: William Train Muir

rdgregory8 — 2009-04-19 02:45:29Z

I know this is an old post, but hopefully you'll get this. William Train Muir was a great great great grandfather of mine. He wrote the original mining laws of Colorado. I have a fair amount of documents about him. He owned most of the mines in Gilpin County (Central City).

South African Muir's, Grandfather Charles from Scotland

MuirAlan — 2009-06-03 13:03:50Z

Does anyone know Muir's that migrated to South Africa during WWar 2 infect before WW2.

Janet Muir McGuire -- b 1825 Falkirk Scotland

jbalaguras — 2008-10-20 01:43:54Z

Looking for information about Janet Muir McGuire. Daughter of David Muir and Jeanie Morrison. Married William Johnson McGuire. Died in Chicago in 1903.

Re: Muir in Cap Breton

Bessie_Flanders — 2008-12-09 20:28:37Z

I am related to Hugh Muir I believe he came from Westville,Pictou Co N.S. a miner
Bessie Flanders

Jean Muir, Kilmarnock

HamishStevens — 2008-10-25 03:14:04Z

I am looking for information on Jean Muir who married Thomas Steven in Kilmarnock, Scotland in 1795.

Elizabeth Muir Immigrated to US from Scotland 1836

JeanneReiner21 — 2009-05-15 00:52:19Z

She immigrated in 1836 with twin daughters Elizabeth and Euphemia (born 1830). Looking for husband and hometown/

Re: Alexander Wilson Muir

DGGunton — 2009-06-09 02:35:13Z

Not related, since this is an old posting you may have the info already:

Andrew George (Scotty) Muir, eldest son of Andrew and Downie Fram Muir.
b. Chapel Hill, Lanarkshire, Scotland on Oct. 2, 1852.
Immigrated at the age of 13, August 4, 1865.
Resided with his family in Franklin, Pennsylvania
Arrived in Rooks Co. Kansas March 4, 1878, Andrew was one of the first settlers in Lanark Twp.
Married: Carrie Etta Titus, Stockton on March 18, 1886.

Alexander Wilson Muir, son of Andrew and Jane (Fram) Muir, b. Sept 8, 1858 in Lanarkshire, Scotland.
The family left Scotland in 1865 and settled at Sharon, Pennsylvania.
Alexander married Carrie Davis on Dec. 27, 1890 in Colorado.
They returned to Rooks Kansas. Alex passed away May 5, 1931. Carrie died Nov. 12, 1946. The had 5 sons.
From Lest We Forget, Eva Muir.

Re: Muir's of Paisley Scotland and Parramatta Australia

J_Twitchin — 2008-09-28 02:22:54Z

Lyn ....... on reflection you said that William and family arrived in OZ 1853 and you were looking for descendants.
Could it be possible that his son William Junior is the William Crawford Muir who married Mary Ann Finch in 1874?
He certainly would have been of age and did live in Parramatta.
Joe

Re: Muir's of Paisley Scotland and Parramatta Australia

J_Twitchin — 2008-09-27 01:06:41Z

Not sure if my Muir connections fit see below;
William Crawford Muir married Mary Ann Finch (of my family) 1874 at Parramatta.
I cannot find any other detail regarding William Crawford Muir other than from Sands Directory that he was a fruit farmer from 1892 to 1915.
They had a son William Herbert born 1887 who was killed WW2.
Joe