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Ian & Allison Miller
- Bridge of Don
Nephew was living in Bridge of Don. Working in the print business. Anyone knowing his address or phone number please Email me. Thanks.
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kelman
- Bridge of Don
Iam trying to find information about the family of my late grandfather james william fraser forbes born on 24-12-1921 who was brought up by his grandparents Albert annd Margaret any information will be greatly appreciated
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Bucksburn House
- Bucksburn
My great grandfather James Sellar lived at Bucksburn House Between 1880 - 1915
He was a captain and sailed regulary to Singapore
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Watson, fraser
- Cabrach
I am looking for connections to Elsie WATSON she was born at CABRACH 1897, her mother was Elsie FRASER and her father John WATSON, she married John Fraser at Forress 11 April 1921 she was age 23 at the time. I think she spent most of her single lifeat Forres.any help would be appreciated, Thank YOu
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Cabrach
- Cabrach
Trying to find g.g.grandfather John Thomas Duncan born about 1862 England, but was farmer at the Buck in 1891 census and 1901 census with his mother jane souter,he died in 1915 at steven hospital dufftown. Have reached a dead end as regards to where he was born
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Greig
- Cairnbulg
looking for information on John Greig b 1702 cairnbulg and his wife Ann Milne and their children, they lived at Mosstown of Cairnbulg and have direct ancestry to Edvard Grieg norwegian composer.
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Coutts/riach 1856
- Castleton
Trying to get details of GGrandfather James coutts born Nov 1856(reg at Castleton Braemar) his birth certificate shows parents Elspeth Riach and James Coutts,place of birth is not clear to read( bit like Tulfogar)is that an area or house name,if anyone has any info please let me know,thank you.
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COUTTS-PATERSON
- Castleton
I have a "Robina Coutts" in my Paterson line.
Parents were Alexander Paterson,and Elizabeth Horn(e).All I have is a birth year of 1830 for Robina-the 3rd eldest child of 5 children (William,Alexander,Robina Coutts,David Horn(e),and Margaret Horn(e)) born to Alexander(friend of Thomas Chalmers-Free Church of Scotland),and Elizabeth Horn(e),whom I've been told was either a "milk-maid"working on a farm somewhere,or a bar-maid?. Any info,on ANY of these names would be greatly appreciated--thanks.
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Fetternear, C of G.
- Chapel of Garioch
Does anyone have information on the following from 1851 Census -
Ann Allen 54 Widow B.Banffshire, Rathven.
James Moir 20 Ag.Lab. B.Abdnshire, Banchory.
James was a lodger with her in Fetternear and I would like to find if there is a family connection somewhere. Thanks.
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Blacks of Chapel of Garioch 1750's - 1880's
- Chapel of Garioch
I've traced my Black line back to three generations of Blacks in Chapel of Garioch mainly living in Capperneuk, Hillhead of Whitecross, and Drumdurno. If anybody else finds themselves in similar territor, I'd be most interested in exchanging info. Thanks.
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Harper family
- Chapel of Garioch
James and Jane Harper lived in Chapel of Garioch circa 1860. Their daugther Annie was born there. She went to Essex and worked at Lawford Hall. Her sister Jane also worked there. circa 1881. Annie married Thomas Spooner.
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Adam / Forbes
- Chapel of Garioch
I've finally found the parents of Archibald Adam, born about 1815 Chapel of Garioch. They were William Adam (farmer) and Helen Forbes. Would love to hear from anyone with these ancestors!
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LAING - Loanhead of Corse, Coull
- Corse
Looking for info on Loanhead. Was or is this a farm, town or house. George LAING and Elizabeth LAWSON were there from 1841 - 1874 where George died.. Elizabeth died 1903 Old Mill Corse Coull.
Have people and dates, now looking at the area. Many thanks - Jude
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alexr ross
- Cottown
found: baptism: 29 may 1800 alexr ross, in cottown, and elizabeth stuart, a daughter, ann.
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Duguid
- Coull
looking for Isabella Ewen Duguid of Tillyduke Coull or connecting family who had a son John Ewen Duguid born 10/6/1940 last known address 692 King St Aberdeen.
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Moir/Malcolm Families
- Craigearn
I am looking for anyone who may have information on the Moir family of Craigearn near Kemnay.My great great grandfather was James Moir who was born with a twin brother Francis in 1843.His father was George Moir b 1802 and married to Mary Mathison in 1831, his grandfather was Francis Moir b 1765 and married to Margaret Alexander in 1796 and his great grandfather was Thomas Moir b 1731 and married to a Mary Adam. James was married in 1871 to Margaret Malcolm daughter of George Malcolm and Margaret Melvin.
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Lamont/Lamond born in Crathie
- Crathie
I am searching for information on any Lamont's or Lamond's born in Crathie. I have some information going back to Peter Lamont b.1769 who married Elizabeth Cattanach, I am stuck at Peter. Does anyone have any info on who his parents/siblings were. Help please.
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Mitchell Family from Crathie
- Crathie
I am interested in information about the Mitchell family from Crathie. My ancestors were Peter Mitchell and Mary Bowman who had 10 children (at least) Donald, Charles, Peter (1), Peter (2), Farquharson, Margaret, Clementina, William (my g.g.g.grandfather), Angus, Stuart between 1800 and 1825. Connected to local families, Leys, McNerney, Coutts, Grassick, Duncan, McDougall, Munro.
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leys
- Crathie
Looking for family of William Brown Leys born 1873 son of Alexander leys and Mary Gordon. He emigrated to Canada and was living in the Ontario area. He was still alive in 1930.
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Barclay
- Crimond
Am seeking ancestry of Barclay's of Crimond,e.g of William and John born in the late 1700's.
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Fraser - Crimond, Aberdeen
- Crimond
Alexander Fraser registered births of 10 children between 1741/71 in Crimond Parish, Aberdeen. No reference to his wife. Seeking her name and any connections or information of children Alexander, Christian, John, James, William, Mary, Jean, Joseph, Elizabeth. William Fraser, b 1760 d 1788, was a labourer in American Revolutionary War and settled in Guysborough, Nova Scotia. Seeking anything about his origins.
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James Lyon
- Crofts of Haddo
My grt, grt, grt Grandfather James Lyon b around 1800 and his family had a croft on Haddo Estate named Meikle Methlick. The family rented it from 1844 to 1882 He married Barbara Beattie b 1803. They had children George b 1849, Alexander 1836, Margaret 1838, John b 1829 (my grt, grt grandfather), Charles b 1842 died 1851, William b 1832 and James b 1825. Any information would be helpful.
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Morrice Family
- Cruden Bay
Wish to make contact with descendants of the Morrice family of Port Erroll, most of whom emigrated to New Zealand.
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trying to locate descendants
- Cruden Bay
William Morgan married Jane Aiken 21.08.1865 Longside, Aberdeen.Lived in cruden Bay 1901, Kennedy's Buildings.Sons George,Alexander.Duaghters, Christina, Elsie
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Wildgoose Family
- Cruden Bay
I am looking for the Wildgoose family from Slains, and would be pleased to hear from anyone else tracing this particular family.
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Alexander McLeod
- Cruden Bay
I am trying to find details on Alexander McLeod, born in Cruden 2 March 1817. He had an illegitimate son by Margaret Fowlie in 1851 and then seems to have disappeared to Canada where he was a storekeeper/grocer. This info is taken from his son's marriage cert.
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William Catto
- Cuminestown
Does anyone have any information on William Catto who married Helen Clark in 1845, Monquither? In the Proclamation of Marriage Banns William is described as a'brewer in Cuminestown'.
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cumine
- Cuminestown
looking for any info for the Cumine family of monquhitter. My gt grandmother was Elizabeth Cumine. Her family have been traced back to Joseph born 1787 to William Cumine and Mary Weir
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Rosehead - Monquhitter parish
- Cuminestown
Keith Stephen was a crofter at Rosehead.His daughter, Mary Isabella Stephen married John Mckenzie Ingram in October 1930.
Would like to find more information on any family member.
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Burrs and Curries from Daviot
- Daviot
My Burr ancestors lived for generations at Pitblain Daviot. My great-grandparents were James Currie (b abt 1856) and Ann Burr (b. 1858). Ann's parents were James Burr and Jane Stronach.
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Mcintosh Of Drumblade
- Drumblade
I gather my Great Grandfarther James McIntosh was born in Drumblade on the 23-10-1828 he married Christina Forsyth at Auchterless Aberdeen.
Any information would be great.
Thanks Stuart
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Lyon of Drumblade
- Drumblade
My grt grandfather was born in Cruchie, Drumblade in 22/2/1859 and married Helen Ross (previously Shepherd)b 1860 Forgue Aberdeenshire.
I would be grateful for any information.
Thanks
Heather
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Drumoak
- Drumoak
Looking for information on Reiths who lived at Glashmore Drumoak then moved to the Newhills area.
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Taylors of Drumoak - 1850s
- Drumoak
I am looking for the Taylor family who lived in Candyglerach Drumoak from about 1774 and were certainly there when my great grandfather, James Taylor, left for Australia. He arrived in Australia in 1853. It is believed that another brother left for Canada (Kitchener) at about the same time. Would appreciate knowing anything about the family left behind. There were eight children in this family. It is believed that the Taylors built the home and the farm known as Little Candyglerach.
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Family
- Dyce
My Gandfather - James Still Cowper born in Dyce, aberdeen 1880's to William and Anne Raith Cowper.
Moved to Erith, Kent
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cowper
- Dyce
family left Dyce went to Kent.My Grandfather was William born 1872 married to Amelia Elizabeth
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Patersons of Echt,Midmar
- Echt
Am seeking any information about families of James Paterson and Catherine Wright from Midmar who were married in Echt in 1854. He was the son of John Paterson and Barbara Shewan of Midmar. Would love any information about parents of John Paterson or contact with any living relatives.
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Dunbar
- Ellon
I am trying to find info on my family 'Dunbar' who were living at Cromley Bank in Ellon, Aberdeenshire betwwen 1910 - 1940's
Gordon
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Gray
- Ellon
Looking for family of Peter Gray.Son James emigrated to New Zealand .in late 1800's
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JOHN MIDDLETON
- Ellon
SEEKING SPOUSE FOR JOHN MIDDLETON (VARIOUS SPELLINGS) SON ALSO NAMED JOHN OR JHON . JOHN SENIOR MARRIED BARBARA GODSMAN IN ELLON IN 1657. GRATEFUL FOR INFO.
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Auld of ellon
- Ellon
Looking for any information on the auld family of Ellon.I know that there was a WILLIAM AULD (wife not known) living in the area in 1696 as he appears on the poll book of that year, this would indicate that he was at least 16 years old at the time. He had 6 children that I know of.
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