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Aberdeenshire
UK - Genealogy, Surnames,
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County town: Aberdeen
Other major towns:
Origins of Name: Don mouth, Brittonic
Population 1801: 121,065
Population 1961: 321,783
Acreage: 1,263,301 Urban Land 1961: 1.2%...
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Maxwell, Thomas circa 1810 - Old Aberdeen
Scotsman mariner rumoured to have come from Aberdeen arrived in New Zealand around 1830
was then involved in timber, pub propietor, ship building and as a trader in partnership with a Capt James Moncur
Named his sons John,Robert,James, George, Patrick and Andrew...and his ship the "Sarah Maxwell"
We know he spent time in NSW Australia. Some oral history indicates he may have left Scotland in the company of other male relatives who disembarked before he arrived in NZ. It is assumed due to his statement of, having been a mariner, that he worked his passage to NZ
He was lost assumed drowned in 1843 in NZ waters
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Slater
- Old Aberdeen
I am researching the following children born to William Sentar Slater and his wife Margaret Argo Slater (nee Cormack). William b. 1862, Isabella Fotheringham b.1864, Charlotte Duncan b. 1866, Margaret Argo b.1868. Please contact if information known. Thank you.
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william stevenson - Old Aberdeen
william stevenson born 1813 old kilpatrick married (mary wood born 1816 ) in dunbartonshire 1838 am searchin for info on his mother and father
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Re Church Library - Old Deer
From Cassells Gazetteer c1896
Deer Old Aberd NB : 1891 Population : 4,694 - The parish church built
1788 contains a library.
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Scottish Episcopal Minister - Old Deer
George Keith was the Episcopal Minister at Old Deer until his death in 1710. He married twice, firstly to Mary Brown, daughter of a minister, and secondly to Sophia Ross, also daughter of a minister. Margaret, daughter of the first marriage, marriedJohn Leslie, and her sister Marie married Richard Maitland, Episcopal minister at Nigg, Aberdeenshire. Alexander, son of the second marriage was Episcopal Minister at Cruden and married Elizabeth Irvine. His sister, Geiles, married George Irvine.
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Isabella Smith Sampson - Old Deer
Maternal gggrandmother. Born c.1821 near Old Deer. Emigrated to US before 1846. Married first Sampson prior to emigration. Related to George Smith b. 1808 Old Deer, d. 1899 London, Reform Club.
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James Will
- Old Deer
Trying to find more about James Will who was born in Old Deer Aberdeen about 1829. He married Janet Porteous at Whitekirk, Midlothian on the 25th October, 1850.
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James Will and Janet Porteous - Old Deer
I'm researching the family of James Will and Janet Porteous who married at Whitekirk Midlothian in 1850, lived on the Seacliff Estate near North Berwick and then eventually moved to Edinburgh. Would like to know any information about James Will's birth and parents. He's supposed to have been born at Old Deer, Aberdeen.
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Agnes Adie - Old Deer
Agnes married George Davidson who was born 26.6.1843.
His parents were John Davidson and Catherine Mitchell.
Does anyone know who the parents of Agnes were please and was she from Old Deer too.
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ROBERT FORBES, SHOEMAKER IN CULLEN
- Old Deer
Looking for the parents of this Robert Forbes, He married Isabell Ironside in1806 in Cullen she was born in1784 in New Deer. They had the following children all born in Cullen: Robert 1808, John 1809,Elizabeth 1810 Isobel1810 &Jean 1812. Thank You
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JOHN DAVIDSON m ELSPET ROB
- Old Deer
looking for this John Davidson's origins from Aberdeenshire. He married Elspet Rob in 1756 in Old Deer and they had the following children all born there. Isobel 1773,James 1764,Margaret 1769,John 1761,Christian 1767 and Barbara 1773. Thank you
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George Davidson -Agnes Adie - Old Deer
Agnes Adie born 1 june 1861, South Auchmachar Old Deer, I have her parents as William Adie and Sarah Ferguson. I think I got information from her gravestone in Old Deer Cemetery- not Churchyard.
I would really like information on her mother in law, Catherine Mitchell, her parents were John Mitchell and Elizabeth Davidson but I cannot find them after 1832 - any ideas?
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murray slesser jenny
- Old Deer
looking for info on thomas murray and barbara slesser they never marryed each other but had a child forbes in 1820 any help appreciated as have hit a brick wall
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Bruce
- Old Deer
Looking for info on Robert Bruce 1739, Old Deer.He had Alexander 1765, William 1768, George 1773, Sophia 1778.
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William Bruce - Old Deer
Seeking information on the family of William BRUCE and Mary MUNDY whose children were James, b. 3 February 1734; Isabel, b. 26 Mar. 1741 and William, bap. 22 Apr. 1743 at Old Deer
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robertson - Old Deer
doing the family tree I have found out my family were farmers in OLD DEER ABERDEENSHIRE my grandfather was Thomas Robertson seems there was brothers and sisters can anyone help
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Clark/Petrie family - Oldmeldrum
George Clark x Margaret Petrie (my g.g.g.g.grandparents) married at Old Meldrum Parish Church in 1789. Their son John married Jean (or Jane) Sim(s)in 1825 and they farmed at Steinmanhill (Stonemanhill) Fyvie. They had 10 children + Iam descended from their son John, shoemaker, his son William, Stonemason, his son John (Jock - train driver, Glasgow) My father also John remembers visiting relatives in Aberchirder, Portsoy and Huntly. Any connections?
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Gills - Oldmeldrum
looking for info on my grandfathers family. He was James John Gill, and he was born in Oldmeldrum on June 6, 1890. His father's name was James and his mother was Margaret Ingram. His sister, Mary Ann Gill was supposed to have emigrated to the US. Does anyone have any info on this matter?
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Marr - Oldmeldrum
William Marr married Jane Carr/Kerr 18th August 1798 in Oldmeldrum.2nd & 3rd sons baptised while they lived in Hillhead of Bethelnie.William was a woollen weaver. Cannot find them on 1841 census.Please help!
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Donald Family - Oldmeldrum
I am looking for anyone who can help me find the grandparents of my 4 x great grandfather Francis Donald. He was born in Cluny/Echt in 1803 to William Donald and Barbara Fraser and lived in Roundhaugh, Bourtie until his death in 1888. He was married to Elizabeth Brownie. It is William's parents that I am finding difficulty in proving, he would have been born c1775, married Barbara in January 1803 in Cluny and I presume died before 1854 before official death records. Any help would be greatfully received.
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Cowgate - Oldmeldrum
My great grandmother's family lived at 23 Cowgate from at least 1841 (in 1841 census.) Father, John Robertson, died in 1864 but mother, Margaret ms. Caithness, lived there until her death in 1894 aged 88. Her death was registered by son James who lived in Gas st.
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fowlie/brownie - Oldmeldrum
my g g father William Giles or Geils Fowlie married Marion Nicholoson Brownie 31-12-1885 trying to trace his father John Fowlie who married Ann Reith in 24-11-1853 anyone help
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Benzie/benzies - Oyne
Seeking information about Benzie/Benzies from Oyne or other villages who emigrated to England or further afield. I have a detailed record of births, deaths and marriages from the Scottish records.
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Peterculter - Peterculter
Looking for information on Blacks who lived in Peterculter between 1750 and 1850. In the mid-1800s, the Blacks moved to or near Newhills, residing at Overhills, Stoneywood, Mill of Craibstone, and Clinterty.
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Where is West Peterculter ? - Peterculter
William Milne b.04 Oct 1831, Nigg Kincardine, died 09 Jan 1915, Farmer, Muggiemoss. Married to Janet Herd (Hird) b. 19 July 1838, Echt Aberden. Married Parish of Echt 13 Jan 1860. Janet died 11 Sept 1911. Information from Scotland Gov. Records, buried West Peterculter. ANYONE KNOW WHERE THIS IS?
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Blacks of Peterculter - Peterculter
My great great grandfather James Black married his 3rd wife in 1887 (he was 61, she was 24 !!!) and moved to Peterculter working at the paper mill. They then had 6 children. I've drawn a blank with their descendents and any other Blacks in the area so would appreciate any info. Thanks.
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Ferguson/webster/valentine - Peterhead
John Webster FERGUSON was born in Smiddyhill, Peterhead, 28/5/1900 to William Valentine FERGUSON and Elizabeth WEBSTER. He married a girl from Londonderry, went to live in Canada and died in Toronto. Any matches ?
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Denny Mill, Peterhead - Peterhead
John Hutchison, born 1721 Longside, Aberdeenshire, was for 36 years tenant at Denny Mill. I would be interested to learn anything about this Mill.
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Davidson - Peterhead
I am looking for any info on Harriet Davidson born Peterhead/Fraserburgh. She married Robert Massie Saunders in Fraserburgh June 1861, her father was William Davidson born 1782. If anyone has any info on this family I would be glad to hear from you.....hit a brick wall!
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Bennett - Peterhead
My grandfather William Buchan Bennett was born 16th September 1901 Kirk Street Peterhead, I would love to find his family.
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Stephen
- Peterhead
My great, great grandfather Alexander Stephen was born in 1811 in Peterhead and died on the 25th Sept 1879 at Montsollie, Fraserburgh. From his Death certificate I know that his parents were James Stephen and Margaret Willox(m.s. Taylor). Does anyone have any information on Alexanders parents or brothers and sisters?
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McLeod,McKay - Peterhead
Any info welcome on William McLeod and Jane McKay
married 1887 in Peterhead.Janes parents were William McKay and Ann McKay ms Reach.
William McLeods parents were also William (blacksmith) and mother Janet.
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FORBES - brothers - Peterhead
I am looking for info about 3 Forbes brothers, Alexander b.1864 Old Deer, Francis Mitchell b. 1866 Middlethird, and James b.? all came to Australia together.
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WYLIE - Peterhead
Looking for any relations of information to Frank Hay Wylie born in 1919ish possible childrens names frank, jane known to haave had at least 4 children
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Wilson-Smith family - Peterhead
Looking for any living relatives of Jack Wilson-Smith (eldest son of George Main Smith and Janet Liddle Wilson) who was a Fish Curer by trade and died in Hornsea in or around 1964. I believe that he may have had a Grandson (John?) living in Peterhead.
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Fyvie - Peterhead
my ancestors, now residing in Aberdeen and Leeds, lived in Peterhead for a few generations in the 19th Century. Anyone with same name and/or knowledge of history of name in area please get in touch.
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KINGHORN/ Thomson /Angus / Duncan - Peterhead
Looking for any one that has connection's to the Kinghorn Family in Peterhead .Janet Sim /Jessie b:1842 married James Duncan , Christina /Catherine b: 1847 married James Angus , Isabella b:1851 m:George Thomson & Alexander Johnston Kinghorn b:1844 who married Elizabeth Clark
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summers - Peterhead
my grandfather william summers was a fisherman in peterhead untill his death in the 1960,s if you have any information please contact me.
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hutchison
- Peterhead
my 3+ greatgrandfather came from peterhead and all i know about him was that he was a seaman. he married a jane strachan in 1821. he died before 1841, name was james hutchison. can anybody help?
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Morrison - Knight - Peterhead
Hi: We're doing genealogy on my grandmothers family - Morrison - Knight. William Morrison married Isabella Knight on 6-8-1892 in Peterhead. One of their daughters Jemina (Morrison) Middleton was my grandmother. Jemina married David Donald Middleton in the USA in the early 1920's. If you may have any info on the above family or think you may have a connection, would be glad to hear from you. Thanks to all. Sandi USA
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Sim - Peterhead
My grandmother was born in Peterhead in 1892 Her name was Mary Ann SIM. She had at least two sisters.
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john fife campbell - Peterhead
Can anyone help me with researching my grandfather John Fife Campbell born Peterhead Scotland around 1885 and killed in action in Belgium in 1917. I believe his name is listed on a war memorial in Scotland even though he was living in Australia.
I would appreciate any information on him or his family.
Lee, Australia
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Mennie -Peterhead
- Peterhead
Looking for any information on Robert Hedley, married to Isabella Cameron. Married around`1872
Lived at one time in Maiden Street, Peterhead.
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Gibb - Peterhead
Looking for information on the Gibb Family of Peterhead. John Gibb born 1823 in the Parish of Fyvie died 1910 in Peterhead. Father was John Gibb a mason and mother was Ann Cassnock. John married Ann nee Davidson was born 1820 and died 1893 Peterhead. Ann's father was William Davidson shoemaker and mother was Elspet nee Taylor. Children of John and Ann were Alexander b.1852(m. Elizabeth Strachan), William b.1846, Ann b.1856, Charles b.1858, James b. 1861, Thomas b. 1867, Granddaughter Ann Gibb b.1877, Robert Urquhart Gibb.
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