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Re: Is there a connection between the Scottish and Norfolk Primrose's

jonahprimrose — 2009-09-10 05:00:01Z

The Glastonbury Survey of
1189 contains a curious hint that two cottages are more valuable
than one half-virgate: two cotlands were ruined during the war,
and they were thrown together into half a virgate, although it
would have been more advantageous to keep two houses on them,
that is two households.

Taken from: http://socserv.mcmaster.ca/econ/ugcm/3ll3/vinogradoff/vill3....

The virgate was a unit of land area measurement used in medieval England, typically outside the Danelaw, and was held to be the amount of land that a team of two oxen could plough in a single annual season.[citation needed] It was equivalent to a quarter of a hide, so was nominally thirty acres. A ‘virgater’ would thus be a peasant who occupied or worked this area of land, and a ‘half virgater’ would be a person who occupied or worked about 15 acres (61,000 m2).

The Danelaw equivalent of a virgate was two oxgangs, or ‘bovates’: as these names imply, the oxgang or bovate was considered to represent the amount of land that could be worked in a single annual season by a single ox, and therefore equated to half a virgate. As such, the oxgang represented a parallel division of the carucate. Accordingly, a 'bovater' is the Danelaw equivalent of a half virgater.

‘Virgate’ is an anglicisation of the Medieval Latin virgatus. The historic English translation was yardland.

Re: William Primrose--Scotland

jamzab1 — 2009-09-06 09:05:27Z

Just read yr query re Primrose family in Glasgow Scotland.

Do you have anything on a John Fish Primrose?
Born about 1900. My wife's father.

Thanks

Jerzy Zabkiewicz
New Zealand

Re: Daughter of Sir James Primrose

fipendhug — 2009-05-16 11:47:27Z

My connection to the Primrose family was with Lady Primrose who was the widow of the third Viscount Primrose who lived in Essex St. off the Strand, London. She was a supporter of the Jacobite Cause. This was linked to the help Flora McDonald gave to Bonnie Prince Charles (Jacobite) when she helped him to escape to the Isle of Skye. My family is a direct descendant of Flora McDonald (in those days this was spelt Macdonald but was of the same clan)
The book Flora MacDonald by Hugh Douglas mentioned Lady Primrose's support for Bonny Prince Charlie.
I hope this may be of some use.
Heather

Re: Daughter of Sir James Primrose

scotchbrite33 — 2009-05-01 23:30:15Z

my name is scott olofson i am rying to reach my relitives in calfifornia can you help me. i am trying to contact my relitives on both sides the Waits and the primrose's. lots of family love.scott O.

Obit: Arthur Primrose of Nebraska (1911-2006)

wilsonje19 — 2009-04-22 20:58:40Z

Arthur Richard Primrose, age 94, of rural Cedar Rapids, Nebraska, died Monday, January 23, 2006, while a resident of the Neligh Care Home in Neligh Nebraska. Memorial Services will be at the Primrose Presbyterian Church, at 10:30AM on Monday, January 30, 2006. Rev. Mary Avidano will preside. Art chose to have his body donated to the Creighton Anatomical Board.

Art was born August 4, 1911, to John J. and Eliza Jane Patterson Primrose, east of Primrose,

Nebraska. He attended District 14, for his grade school years, and graduated from Primrose Public High School in 1929. Art farmed at home with his brothers and worked at Coyne's Grocery Store for awhile with his sister Alta. He then went to Ogallala and worked in a grocery store, until he and his brother Dale, started working on the Morning Glory Tower, a part of the dam on Lake McConaughy, near Ogallala. It was during this time that Art and a friend were kidnapped at gunpoint and were forced to drive the gunman out into the country until they ran out of gas.

Art was drafted into the Army, May 1, 1942, and was stationed in Cheyenne, Wyoming, where he married Mary Magdalene Homan, on July 5, 1942. He served in the Cyclone Division in the quartermaster ranks, while in the Army and was stationed overseas in the Philippine Islands. He was honorably discharged after 43 months of service in December of 1944.

After the service he worked in construction with his brother Jack, worked in the Ordinance Plant in Grand Island, and sold insurance for New York Life. Art started to work at the United States Post Office in Omaha, NE in 1956 and commuted there every week until he retired in 1981, after 25 years at age 70.

Art was a lifetime member of the American Legion Dan Cox Post 44 of Cedar Rapids, NE. He was presented with a Certificate of Merit, during the Memorial Day Services, Monday, May 25, 1998. He received his 60 year certificate of membership in 2005. Art, along with Mary attended many County, District, State and National Legion Conventions. Art loved to travel and took his family on many vacations throughout the United States. He and Mary also traveled to Hawaii, Canada, Mexico, Ireland, England and Luxembourg. He was an avid Primrose historian and shared his information with many family members. He was a member of the Boone-Nance County Genealogy group, was a member of the Boone County Historical Society, a longtime member of the Boone County Veterans Service Board. Art also served many years as an elder for the Primrose Presbyterian Church, where he was a lifetime member. ,

Left to mourn his passing is his wife, Mary, of Cedar Rapids, NE., 5 children: Mary Kay and husband Wayne Schapper of Salinas, CA, Virginia and husband Bill Wallace of Spokane, WA., Don and wife Ginny Primrose of Huntsville, AL, Bill and wife Joan Primrose of Hastings, NE., Sue and husband Ken McIntyre of Primrose, NE., seven grand-daughters, one grand-son, three great granddaughters, and two great grandsons, a sister, Alice Mae Babbitt, of Malvern, IA., a brother, Dale, and wife Alice Primrose of Newman Grove, NE., a sister in law, Virginia Primrose of Malvern, IA., and a sister and brother in law, Helen and Ambrose Wlaschin of Cedar Rapids, NE., many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceding him in death were his parents and sisters, Myrtle and Charles Channer and Alta Primrose and brothers Bill Primrose, George and Esther Primrose, Jack and Goldie Primrose, Frank and Olga Primrose and Don Primrose; brother in .law Orville Babbitt: brother and sister in laws, John and Margaret Homan, Matt and Marcella Homan, and Theresa and Lavern Goering.

Re: Primrose/Osteen of Tennessee

jfk992_1 — 2008-10-12 21:30:07Z

No, sorry, that's all I have. Some researchers have given her name as Pressgroves. So, it is a real dilemma. Can't find her marriage license or death record. Both she and her husband, Daniel Osteen, were deceased by 1870, as their children were spread amongst relatives to raise. Any info anyone has would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Janice

Re: Primrose/Osteen of Tennessee

PrincessBLP — 2008-10-12 18:48:19Z

Hey there,

I have many Primroses in Bedford County in my tree. I'm not sure if they relate to your Emma or not... Do you have any other info on her at all?

William Harry Primrose

PatMiller555 — 2008-02-19 21:43:24Z

Looking for relatives of Wm. and Lillian (Lulu)Sibley Primrose who married in Terre Haute, Ind in 1884. Their children, Arthur Wallace (my grandfather) and his brother, Joseph were said to be orphaned soon after Lulu's death in 1889.

Sarah M Primrose

pfiveash5308 — 2008-01-05 23:17:54Z

born 1823 died 1864 daughter of James Primrose b. 1790 died 1855 and Mary Wadsworth born 1793 died 1846. Sarah married John A Bohler born 1822 died 1900. They were in the Augusta Richmond County, Georgia. Any information will be deeply apreciated.

Re: C M Primrose or Lewis Primrose ?

mbcsmith8302 — 2007-11-27 21:58:49Z

Still looking for more information on Cready S Primrose or Lewis Primrose, my email address has changed to mbcsmith@verizon.net

Thank You very much for your help!!

Mike

Re: C M Primrose or Lewis Primrose ?

StefanieMatson — 2007-05-08 17:53:18Z

I know of a Lewis Primrose that married Marjorie Wodack in Chicago, Cook Co., IL in 1936. His father was Cready S. Primrose (real name Smith).

Re: Daughter of Sir James Primrose

deanechadwick — 2007-01-17 07:55:16Z

Thanks for the info, unfortunately I need a few generations furter back then that to get the primrose connection in my family. (The daughter of Sir James Primrose, about 1650?). Any information you do still find out though, I would be very interested to find out.
Thanks Deane

Re: Daughter of Sir James Primrose

KateFinning — 2007-01-16 10:05:12Z

HI There,

I know this is of no help to you with your query. My Mothers maiden name was Primrose. My Grandfather always told me he was 2nd cousins or something to the Earl of Rosebury? I haven't found the connection yet? I have gone back to my GGGGreat Grandfather who was John Archibald PRIMROSE b. 19 Sep 1809 Prince Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. John married Isabella ROBERTSON 9-3-1834 Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Johns parents were William and Janet Primrose nee BROWN m. 27 May 1809 in Edinburgh. John had brothers George Guild PRIMROSE, William PRIMROSE and a Ebenezer Brown PRIMROSE. These are the only siblings i have been able to trace.
Have you found any connection?

Thanks
Kate
finningfamily@iinet.net.au

Daughter of Sir James Primrose

deanechadwick — 2006-12-19 09:52:43Z

I am currently trying to research my family history, at the moment I am mainly working of a family tree but am unsure how accurate it is. I was wondering whether anyone has any information about the daughter of Sir James Primrose or sister of Archibald Primrose (Son was first Earl of Rosebery). Apprently she married William of Dalmeny. Any information about this would be great.
Cheers Deane

Primrose/Osteen of Tennessee

2006-06-13 00:47:43Z

Hello, my brick wall is the marriage of Milley(Emma) Primrose to Daniel Osteen, in Bedford County, Tennessee. She would have been born around 1830 and he in 1827, according to the 1860 Census of Bedford County. We can find no information on the Primrose family, who her parents were, etc. If anyone can help, please let me know. Thanks.

Re: Bedford Co., TN Primrose - Culverhouse info

2006-06-13 00:31:56Z

Do either of you know of a Milley Primrose, who would have been born around 1830 in Bedford County, Tennessee? She was married to Daniel Osteen, and listed in the 1860 Census, living in Bedford County. He was in the Civil War, 41st Infantry from Bedford County, and can't find any trace of Milley after that. Thanks for any info.

Re: Mordecai Primrose

2006-03-10 21:11:39Z

Hi Linda

I am related to Mordecai Primrose and have done some research on the family. I'm happy to share the info.

Mordecai married Elizabeth Cardinal 5 dec 1837.
Mordecai born 17 Nov 1811 NY Co. Died 20 Sept 1864 in Jasper Co. texas

Mordecai's Father and Mother
William Primrose , Ann Barnet

William's Father and MOther
John Primrose
Rachel Lambert born 1767 Mt. Pleasant Westchester NY
Died 1816
they married 2 May 1786 Trinity Church Parish NY,NY

Rachel's Father and Mother
Henry Lambert
Catherine Syffer or Siffin

This is all I have. Are our Primrose's kin to the Promroses from Scotland. I read the other messages on the board.

Hope to hear from you.

Anna

Re: Primrose - Port Phillip, Vic, Australlia

2006-02-11 09:38:43Z

Hello Kate,
Cannot see any obvious link between us, but thought i would contact you anyway.
We are looking for help locating the parents of my wife's GGrandfather Henry Primrose. Thought to be born about 1853, in Hampshire, England. Thought to have entered Colony of New South Wales about 1874. He died in 1918, and is buried at Rookwood Cemetary, Sydney. Death Certificate lists his parents as Henry Primrose and Mary Ann Port, and place of Birth as Hampshire, England
Cannot find any trace of his Birth Certificate, his parents Marriage Certificate, or Death Certificates, or any evidence of Henry arriving in the Colony of New South Wales in 1874. Any help much appreciated.
Les Taylor, Brisbane, Australia.

William Primrose--Scotland

2005-09-05 13:33:26Z

My Primrose lineage is as follows;William Primrose of Glasgow (b) 11 aug. 1779(m) Christina Brown 12 Nov. 1804. His fourth son was William, (b) 23 May 1820, merchant of Glasgow.1st wife Margaret Fennie died and he remarried 10 Nov, 1846 to Anne Ure dau. of John and Jean Ure of Glasgow. Their son was Sir John Ure Primrose, he was brother to my Great Grandfather Alexander Primrose who immigrated to Canada abt 1875. If any of these Primrose sound like your line, do write. Sir John's line went into the states at a later date, I have the write-up on them if anyone is interested.
Colleen

Mordecai Primrose

2005-09-05 13:32:35Z

Wife: Elizabeth Cardinal M 5 dec 1837, Vincennes, Knox CO, IN
Father: William Primrose
Mother: Ann Barnett

Siblings: Jane Howard, Rachael Ann,John, William, Eliza Greenwood (f), Isaac Greenwood, James Burges, Isaac Greenwood, Clark Greenwood

Primrose family

2005-09-05 13:31:57Z

My mother was a Primrose, from Scotland. My neice has been trying to trace the family and we have it back 3 generations into Scotland. She has made contact with a Carol Primrose who is a librarian in Scotland and found out that many records were destroyed, but Carol said she would help as much as possible. I have several pages of data on the Primrose family, some of it was given to us by an aunt that was born in 1882 and was a geneologist. I don't get back to this message board very often so if you could send a note with what you want to Thorn, PMB 293, 848 N Rainbow, Las Vegas, NV 89107 then I will research and respond. Sorry to be so old fashioned, but I am very busy and just don't get to the computer that often.
Looking forward to hearing more.

Primrose Family Research

2005-09-05 13:28:28Z

I just started to do research on my family. I father is Robert E. Primrose, Sr. His father was Arthur H. Primrose, who was married three times. His first wife was Ruth Clayton, second wife Loretta and third wife Veronica. He had 3 or 4 children by his first wife, 4 by his second and 2 by his third. Arthur's father was Adrian Primrose, a well-known violin teacher and creator. I don't know about his spouse. I would like to get more information on birth and death dates, etc. Contact me if you have any. Thanks.

Mordecai Primrose

2005-09-05 13:27:37Z

Looking for anyone researching Mordecai Primrose who was born in New York and moved to Texas in May 1838. Believed to have md Elizabeth Cardinal. Need help on locating his parents and/or siblings. Anything would be appreciated.
Linda Primrose

PRIMROSE

2005-09-05 13:27:05Z

John Primrose brought his family to Maryland in the mid-1600s. He purchased "Hambledton's Hermitage" in 1690, located near what is now Kingstown in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. The family members resided in Queen Anne's and Talbot counties for the next hundred years, with marriages and land records supporting their history.

Thomas Primrose

2005-09-05 13:26:48Z

Thomas Primrose Born about 1761 in Lanark, Scotland. He married Jane Menzies 29 Mar 1786 Barony, Lanark, Scotland and had 6 children: Robert born in Anderston, Barony, Thomas, Ann, Andrew Hunter, Jane and Alexander Primrose born in Glasgow. I have more info please visit http://www.geocities.com/heartland/bluffs/3617/history/Primr...

Primrose

2005-09-05 13:30:10Z

Katy:- Would appreciate you sending your data, from George Primrose down to you, to my e-mail address. I would enter it into my database and then send you the complete file for your review/addition/correction.
I live in Queen Anne's County, Maryland, just a few miles from where the family resided from 1690 onward. The Court House in Centreville (8 miles away) has copies of all the wills, land records, etc. Would be glad to research anything for you.
I am corresponding with a PRIMROSE in Scotland and trying to find out details of where and when.

Primrose info in "Surnames of Scotland" and "Peerage and Baronetage"

2005-09-05 13:22:14Z

Julia, the articles I have are fairly long so this weekend I'll try to get it all on this site. Most of the information I got out of the library. One book was the Surnames of Scotland, the other was Peerage and Baronetage.
colleen

John Primrose - convict

2005-09-05 13:20:05Z

I am currently focusing on one of my ancestors, John Primrose, born London, August 15, 1794, convict sent to Australia on the Morley, married Ann Roberts on 12 June 1826 at St Matthew's, Windsor, NSW, Australia.
My mother Judith Ann Osborne (nee Primrose) is a direct descendant.
I have quite a lot of detail about John's Australian history, but would like to trace who his parents were and who their ancestors are.
Any ideas?

Annie or Nellie Primrose who married William Doyle

2005-09-05 13:18:29Z

Searching for an Annie or Nellie Primrose who married William Doyle. Both supposedly born in Ireland. They had one son that I know of, William Jerome Doyle born between 1867-1874 in Floyd or Detroit, Michigan.

The son William J. Doyle lived at one time in New York City and was in vaudeville. His show was called Primrose Doyle and Co. Later changed the name to Buster Doyle Co and traveled the southern states and eastern seaboard.

Primrose family

2005-09-05 13:16:53Z

Hi! My Great Grandmother was named Annie Wilson Primrose, she died 10 Jun 1960 in Dumbarton,Scotland was married to William S. Couper, I wopuld like to know ANYTHING about the history of the Primrose family as it is a rare name!

Henry Primrose from Hampshire, UK to Australia.

2005-09-05 13:12:42Z

Looking for help locating the parents of our GGrandfather Henry Primrose. Thought to be born about 1853, in Hampshire, England. Thought to have entered Colony of New South Wales about 1874. He died in 1918, and is buried at Rookwood Cemetary, Sydney. Death Certificate lists his parents as Henry Primrose and Mary Ann Port, and place of Birth as Hampshire, England
Cannot find any trace of his Birth Certificate, his parents Marriage Certificate, or any evidence of arriving in the Colony of New South Wales. Any help much appreciated.
Les Taylor, Brisbane, Australia.

Re: PRIMROSE, Annie

2005-09-05 13:09:17Z

I have an Annie Catherine Primrose born 12 Oct 1885 in Trunch, Norfolk, England in my family tree, is she yours?

If so e-mail me direct at pjw@awright.demon.co.uk

Looking forward to hearing from you

Peter Wright
in the cold on the south coast of England

Primrose family

Katherine4 — 2005-09-05 13:29:25Z

John Primrose of MD. is my ancestor via his son George who married Martha Woodall in 1725. Any further information (where in Scotland did they come from?) would be appreciated. Thanks.

PRIMROSE, Annie

Old Oak — 2005-09-05 13:09:43Z

My great great grandmother was Annie Primrose born in England. She married Isaac Henry Soria and gave birth to my great grandmother Charlotte E. Soria in New Jersey. If any of this information sounds familiar please E-mail me. Any information would be much appreciated.

Elaine Carolan

Re: William Primrose--Scotland

cprimrose4817 — 2005-09-05 13:13:30Z

My g-grandfather Robert Primrose had a sister named Elizabeth, she was born in 1849 in Quebec City, died in 1893. She married William Cuppage Gibsone in 1871 Their son,William Waring Primrose born June 6,1872 was a judge and also Lt. General in the Canadian army. Their second son was George Farar Gibsone, born Sept18,1874, he was cheif justice of the supreme court of Quebec and also a Major in the first World War. They had 2 daughters who were not married, Rowena and Ivy. .

Earl of Rosebry

bmph107 — 2005-09-05 13:21:00Z

Read your request for info on the Earl. I believe the present Earl is living at the Dalmany House, Edinburgh, Scotland. I visited thee a few years back and got the Grand Tour of the house. It was open to the public on certain day at certain hours. Hope this is some help. George.

Nelson Primrose

bmph107 — 2005-09-05 13:20:36Z

Nelson was my G/father. He claimded to being born in New York 22 Mar 1847. His father was Charles, Mother was Betsy (nee unkn). Claimed family lived in Gouvernor, N.Y. I have tried in vain to locate any information or confirmation on the above. Would appreciate any help offered. Thanks George

Primroses

JKennedy3561 — 2005-09-05 13:23:09Z

I am interested in your write-up!

Primrose Family

lilrett1 — 2005-09-05 13:30:44Z

Looking for family members. Aurelius Primrose married to MArtha Galloway in Newtown, Pa.

Re: Primrose family line

Carolyn_Heater — 2005-09-05 13:10:09Z

Hi,
I am related to William Primrose that married Agnes Urie.
I am interested in the family name. You mentioned a booklet regarding the earls of rosebery. How can I get a copy of this booklet?

Re: Primrose link between Scotland and Norfolk