Wood family - New Deer
I am looking for any information on the descendants of William Wood and Isabella Ferguson of Gardener's Hill, New Deer, Aberdeenshire

John Mackie - New Deer
Looking for descendants of John Mackie and Margaret Mackenzie, both born circa 1810, he in New Deer, she on the Black Isle in Resolis (sp?). Married in Elgin, the had George, John, Margaret, James and Robert. John (father) and Geo. never immigrated to the U.S. All the other members of the family did. Margaret (Mother) died in 1863 in Natchez, Miss. the son John was my great (2) grandfather. James served in the Confederate Army and returned to Scotland. Please advise if you have these people in your family tree. Many thanks

Ironside/Littlejohn family - New Deer
Researching the family of James Littlejohn 1785-1860 & Ann Ironside 1792-1850 of Auchmaleddie,New Deer and their descendants. Children - Mary Bn 1816, Margaret Bn 1818, James Bn 1819, Bathia Bn 1821, John Bn 1823, Alexander Bn 1826, Marjory (May) Bn 1828, Isabella Bn 1830, George Bn 1832, Annie Bn 1835 & Wilson Bn 1836.

Murison family - New Deer
My great grandfather Hugh Murison was born in New Deer. Son of Alexander and Bathia{nee. Wallace} I believe Hughs wife to be Mary Ann Allan married in Methlick 31st october 1868. Would be grateful for any extra information.Hugh moved to Newcastle upon Tyne where my grandmother Bathia was born.She married a William Welch but have no info on his ancestors.

Warrender,Fowler - New Deer
Looking for further information on the backgrounds of William Fowler and Catherine Warrender.

Henderson family - New Deer
Searching for information and relations of William Lyon Henderson born 1863 New Deer. Parents William and Ann. He served with the 19 and 20th Hussars in North Africa. Lived in Glasgow aprox 1895 to 1907.

McKay,Milne,Falconer,Marraiges - New Pitsligo
Any info please on Mary Ann McKay born New Pitsligo 1864 to William and Ann McKay(ms Riach) 1st married John L Milne 1894 in St Nicholas Aberdeen, 2nd to James Falconer in Elgin Morayshire.

Denburn Mill - New Pitsligo - New Pitsligo
Does anyone have information or pictures of the history of Denburn Mill - I am interested in all aspects of it's history ie; it's uses, occupants etc

New Pitsligo - war memorial - New Pitsligo
I am looking for information about the War Memorial in New Pitsligo - I am interested to learn of the lives of those who have been to war from this area (this extends past WW1/WW2)

John Taylor - New Pitsligo
Trying to find out what happened to John Taylor (born 4 October 1907) possibly in New Pitsligo. Last heard of working as a farm servant at Bogs, Kininmonth in 1926.

Isabella Birnie Watson - New Pitsligo
Can anyone help me find the family of Isabella Birnie Watson .She was the daughter of William and Elonor Watson ( nee Munro ) Isabella was born at Pitsligo 1859 she married Adam Mckenzie in 1875 and in 1877 they emmigrated to New Zealand with their baby .Sadly the baby died on the journy .These two people are my grt grandparents and I know Isabella was the eldest of 9 children .Looking for help for my family tree

Birnie - New Pitsligo
My ggfather Adam b1857 at Pitsligo, m Mary Ann Smith b1852 (widow, nee Newsted, b at Theberton). He left Mary Ann with daughter Mary Ann b1881 and went to Canada where he d1914

Mary Macdonald - New Pitsligo
I am looking for the grave of Mary MacDonald b 1823 d 1858 this is in a family plot in Pitsligo old Churchyard (Peathill ) Mary was Married to Peter Barclay b 1826 and I believe they had 5 children would love plot number and if any photo of head stone

Maggie McKay or Milne - New Pitsligo
Any info please on the early life of Maggie Lawrence Elphinstone McKay born New Pitsligo 1883 to William and Ann McKay(ms Riach)Maggie was left an orphan at age 5ys.She appears to have lived/boarded with an elderly widow named Ann Smith (ms Ironside)at High St New Pitsligo,Aberdeen, for many years.It is known that in 1911 Maggie went to Glasgow where she met and married(1913)Thomas Forrest Milne.

George Noble Paterson - New Pitsligo
Seeking information on the whereabouts of descendants of George. He was born 28 June 1896 at 36 Low Street, New Pitsligo. His mother was Jane Paterson.

William Davidson Paterson - New Pitsligo
William was born 14 Dec 1882 at 32 Low Street, New Pitsligo. He was the son of Jane Paterson. What became of him? Did he die in the 1st World War?

William Innes b. 1856 New Pitsligo - New Pitsligo
Searching for info on William Innes b. abt 1856 New Pitsligo (Weetingshill). 1901 Census shows he is married to Mary E. Rothnie b. 1855 New Deer with 7 children: James R b. 5 Jul 1879, William J b.1881, Charles b. 1883, John b. 1886, Mary Anne b. 1 Nov 1887, Alex b. 1889 and Georgina b. 1893. The census gives their address as Backhill, Auchman Hall, New Deer. The family emigrated to Canada and I've found them in the 1906 and 1911 Census for Edmonton, Alberta. Anybody else researching his family? Their marriage ceremony was performed 15 June 1878 by J.C. Hodge, independent minister of New Pitsligo, and witnessed by W. Knox and James Innes. William's father is John Innes b. 1812 Tyrie; his mother is Elspet Thomson b. 1814 New Deer. Mary's parents are Charles Rothnie or Rothney and Ann Donald and her stepfather is William Smith of Peterhead.

Edward HUME - New Pitsligo
Does anyone have any knowledge of an Edward HUME, onetime vicar of Pitsligo, or his wife Eliza nee PATTON. Thanks Mike

Smith & Davidson - Newburgh
Looking for any information on my GGG Grandfather Alexander Smith (shoemaker) who worked in Newburgh and died there in 1860 aged 77. Married May Davidson (from Foveran)(daughter of Robert Davidson & Susan Findlay) in 1828 and had two children - Ann Smith (b 1829 d 1874) and Helen Smith (b 1833 d 1925). Does anyone know where the Shoemaker operated from in the village?

Fincher family of Newhills - Newhills
William FINCHER and his wife Barbara GARDEN had nine children in Newhills and Old Machar. They were: Christina Fraser FINCHER (1827); Helen Hill FINCHER (1829); William FINCHER (1831); James Allan FINCHER (1834); Barbara FINCHER (1836); John Cumming FINCHER (1838); Robert Forbes FINCHER (1841); Jane Cumming FINCHER (1843); Grace Poole FINCHER (1847). None died as children. Tradional naming patterns do not appear to apply as both James Allan and Robert Forbes were named after Ministers of the Church of Scotland. William FINCHER was born in England around 1801. But where is the mystery!

Cruickshank,Black,Young in Clinterty - Newhills
I have lots of information about the family of James Cruickshank & Christian Black living in Clinterty, Newhills in 1841. Would like to share and develop it with any other interested parties

Oldmill - Newhills
I have seen the following given as a 'place of death' on Certificates. Can someone please clarify if it is an institution/hospital etc. Oldmill, Parish of Newhills. U.R. ........-Peterculter. Thanks.

Rayne - Newhills
Seeking any info re New Rain(Ploughmans Hall)Any info re the family of Hugh McDonald occ.road contractor.Resided there I believe in 1841.

Rennie/Paterson - Newhills
William Rennie b-1859,Newhills, d-1889,Newhills, married Isobel Paterson 1879 in Portlethen, Kincardine. One daughter Katherine b-May 18, 1885, Newhills. If anyone is looking at this family I could sure use some help. Any infformation would be greatly appreciated. Wayne

Alexander George Scorgie Smith - Newhills
my great grandfather was Alexander George Scorgie Smith married to Jane Strachan they lived in Newhills and he was a police detective for Aberdeen police.They had seven children Alexander lived from 1845 to 1931 burried in Nellfield Cemetary, any body who knows of this family please contact me.Main interest is Jamima Strachan Smith my grandmother who has not been herd of since my mother was born 1905, she was adopted by James Wishart and Louisa Taylor.

Barclay, Chalmers - Newhills
In 1779, my 3x great grandmother Janet Barclay married James Chalmers in Newhills. They had one child Isabella in Montrose, Angus in 1782, then my 2x great grandmother Sophia Chalmers fourteen years later in 1798 back in Newhills. I have no information about the parents of either Janet or James or any other children and would be interested in hearing from anyone who might have a connection to either parents or children.

Bisset Family Broadtack - Newmachar
Am interested in finding out about Broadtack just outside of Newmachar in the early 1900's when members of the Bisset family were living there.

Gaskin - Newmachar
I am looking for information on my Grandmother who died in Kingseat Hospital in Newmachar in 1939,she had a Husband my grandfather William and at least two sons George and William Gaskin. George was married in St Nicholas,Aberdeen and William who married in Glasgow. Any information on any of these contacts would be greatly appreciated, Irene M

Garden - Old Aberdeen
Seeking info on Joe, Hilda & Maggie Garden lived in Aberdeen area in late 1800s Joe moved to America before 1920, Hilda married became a Grant & moved to England I think Maggie moved to Canada if anyone has any news please contact me

Sinclair - Old Aberdeen
Roderick Sinclair married Helen Leonard 29.3.1825 at Old Machar, Aberdeen. Seeking info of Roderick's birthplace, death. Also about his daughter Margaret Sinclair born about 1830 and married Wm Cruikshank at Monquhitter 30.5 1863

WILLIAME LUMSDENE - Old Aberdeen
SEEKING SPOUSE FOR WILLIAM LUMSDENE.HIS DAUGHTER CHRISTAINE WAS BORN IN OLD MACHAR IN 1642 AND MARRIED JAMES BREMNER OF SPEYSIDE.

Alexander Sangster Lamb French - Old Aberdeen
Looking for info on my grandparents Alexander married Isabela Gardiner.His Parents were Alexandrina Lamb and Arthur French,alexander had two ?sisters,margaret and alexandrina{ina} Ina married into the white family and I believe moved to dundee.My grandfather was born in william place of king street,aberdeen,can anyone give me anymore information please.I think my grandfather was born 1885

Craigie Booth - Old Aberdeen
Alexander Craigie b. 16 Jun 1790 Montrose, Angus, c. 26 Jun 1790, d. Apr 1832, Aberdeen, buried Montrose, Angus. He was a shipmaster for 35 years and had 6 children by his wife Elizabeth Booth: John, 1818, George 1820, Eliza 1823, Alexander 1824, Gordon Norrie 1827, and Peter Nicol 1832. Elizabeth Booth Craigie was a widow by April 1832. Peter was born in October 1832. She was in London in 1851 with 4 of the children. We think Gordon died as a child.

SPENCE/Davidson - Old Aberdeen
Looking for James Spence born 1896 who married Christina Davidson. Any information would be great.

Wood/James/Joseph - Old Aberdeen
Looking for the mother of James Wood, born 1777 Aberdeen, father Joseph and mother unknown. Left Aberdeen for Prince Edward Island Canada in 1796 ??James married Elizabeth Mabey. Any help whatsoever would be appreciated.

Petrie/Cowe - Old Aberdeen
My Great Grandparents John and Catherine Petrie nee Cowe. Lived in Granholme, Woodside with their family of 14 in the late 1800's - mid 1900's. Any info on the family would be appreciated. I am the eldest daughter Kate's grandaughter and am researching for a book about the family

Roose/Ruse/Rewse - Old Aberdeen
John Roose married Grace Hamilton. They had John 1821 who married Penelope, Henry 1822 who married Sarah, Miriam 1824, William 1826, and William 1831. I know what happpened to Henry, and John and Penelope were living in Woolwich, London in 1881.

CLARK, FYFE, Old Machar - Old Aberdeen
Looking for descendants of Alexander CLARK and Mary Ann FYFE. Known children are George, printer's clerk in 1881 aged 19; Alexander, arts student at Aberdeen University; and James, scholar aged 15 in 1881. Mary Ann was widowed by then and is listed as a lodging-house keeper. Her sister Janet was m to Alexander Hunter of Inverurie.

Cuddie Middleton - Old Aberdeen
I am looking for any info on the children of Nicholas Cuddie who married Jane Diana Middleton in 1846. They had children named Nicholas, Alexander and George Yule

Sutherland Middleton Paul - Old Aberdeen
Elizabeth Sutherland married George Middleton 1854 in Aberdeen Her father was John Sutherland and mother Elizabeth Paul Does this fit anyone's family tree please

Cameron - Old Aberdeen
I am seeking family of Donald Cameron & Virginia Pettett. Son James Isaac Cameron married 1888 Melbourne, Australia to Sarah Ann Parnwell Smith daughter of George Parnwell Smith & Ann McDonald, born Tasmania.

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

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

Slater - Old Aberdeen
I'm looking for information on the following offspring of John and Joanna Slater. Elizabeth Slater, born 13 Sep 1870, Aberdeenshire, Martha, born 16 Aug 1873, Glasgow, John Drummond Slater, born 2 Aug 1880, Glasgow. John and Joanna moved from Aberdeen to Glasgow, where John was involved with the City Mission. In 1903 he emigrated to South Africa with his wife and two youngest daughters. The older children appear to have been left behind in Scotland.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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