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Angus UK - Genealogy, Surnames, Family and Local History

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Leith Of Balmain - Aberlemno
Does anyone know where this is? William Carnegie and his wife Susan Fairweather died here in 1880 and 1877.

Aberlemno, Angus - Aberlemno
William Carnegie and Susan Fairweather were married on 31 DEC 1831 at Aberlemno, Angus, Scotland Aberlemno is about half way between Brechin and Forfar

Cowie/Bean marriage - Aberlemno
About 1794 my ancestors James Cowie and Margaret Bean were married at ABERLEMNO he may well have been an inn-keeper at one time . I would greatly appreciate any information that any members might have regarding them.

Cowie/Bean - Aberlemno
I have information on Cowie/Bean. Willing to swop information with anyone who needs info on this family.

Binnie - Aberlemno
looking for any info,anybinnies in this area,

monifieth, angus - Aberlemno
Can anybody give me info on the bell/turnbull families in monifieth/broughty ferry. James Bell & Jane Turnbull m in monifieth in 1792. any info at all would be a help. Thank you

Bell Aberlemno - Aberlemno
David Bell who married Jean Guild 3/11/1786. They had 2 children I've found. Alexander Bell b.23/1/1794 Margaret b.30/10/1790. I've sourced a lot of information on "David Bell's of Aberlemno" But I can't find the Birth Date of David - Father of Alexander Bell.

Stevenson, Milne and Binnies 1750-1850 - Aberlemno
Is anyone else researching the above families in the Aberlemno, Auldbar and Brechin areas? I have visited Brechin and seen what remains of the nearby Aberlemno and Auldbar villages including the Chapel of Auldbar site. Andrew Stevenson married Jean Binnie in Brechin in 1792 and their son James Stevenson married Ann Miln(e) in Brechin in 1820. They all seem to have come from the villages.

RITCHIE BUCHART OCHTERLONY - Arbirlot
Seeking information about James Ritchie who married Susan Ochterlony 1794. They may be parents of William Ritchie b@1808 married to Elizabeth Buchart B 1807 in Monikie. Their son David was my gg gfr. Have some information but would be grateful for details of their parents.(Various spellings of Ouchterlonie and Butchart)

PETRIE, Arbirlot, Angus - Arbirlot
James PETRIE was born Arbirlot 1767 and married Isabel THOMSON. Seeking information on these families plus related families, SMITH and MEFFAN.

Libraries In 1891 - Arbroath
From Cassells Gazetteer c1896 Arbroath NB : 1891 Population : 9,633 - Has the Public & Mechanics libraries with a total of 15,000 vols.

Cant Family - Arbroath
Searching for relatives of Henry Cant who married Elzabeth Pearson at St Margarets church, Arbroath, 05/12/1883. Known siblings George, Will, Wilf, Ned, Alfred, Jean, Lizzie (could have been more)

William Brown - Skipper Of The Lifeboat William Souter - Arbroath
Seeking information on William Brown, born about 1848 who married Elizebeth Christie (spelling?) and who had 3 children:Elizebeth Brown, Alexander Brown (Born: 13/Oct/1875), and Alice Brown. William Brown was the skipper of the lifeboat called "William Souter" and after he retired he lived in the lighthouse in contact with Bell Rock, Arbroath harbour. Its possible that he had a sister who may have married a "McEwan" who had a plumbers store in Arbroath. This Plumber may have two sons He made have had another sister who left for the gold rush. I am researching the family history of Alexandrina (Rena) Thomson Brown born 23/Aug/1914, in Dundee and who worked for for Hawkhill Bakery, 12 Hawkhill, Dundee. Thanks for any info.

Industrial School - staff - Arbroath
Aitken, Jessie Miss 1888 Assists in Schoolroom Arbroath Industrial School Aitken, Mr 1888 Superintendent Arbroath Industrial School Aitken, Mrs 1888 Matron Arbroath Industrial School

REID, BEATTIE, BEEDY , IMLACH, CRAIB of Grange,Banffshire - Arbroath
Looking for more information of the following families. Jane Reid 1797-1867;parents of Jane are.....John Reid 1777 and wife Isabella Beattie 1766. Parents of Isabella Beattie were William Beattie 1738 and Barbara Imlach 1740. Parents of William Beattie were William Beedy 1716 and Helen Craib 1709. Need help.

HOSSACK families - Arbroath
Hugh Hossack, (also spelled Hossick) was born 1852 in Arbroath,Scotland. Father; David, Mother; Elizabeth (Nee: Ramage.) Hugh married Mathilda Mair, also of Arbroath and they had Jessie Mair Hossack in 1873. Anything familiar here?

Ogg/Young Families - Arbroath
John Ogg married Ann Young 5 September 1807 at Dundee. Looking for any information about John Ogg or his family

Aikman brothers to America 1700's - Arbroath
Alexander Aikman was born in 1690 in the Arbroath area of Scotland and younger brother, JOhn, was born in 1695. Alexander came to America circa 1731 where he settled in New Jersey. John, wife Jean and children William, Agnes, Janet, Margaret and Alecander came to New Jersey to settle around 1740. I am trying to find the parents or other relatives of Alex and John - also to determine the maiden name of my grandmother, Jean Aikman. Do I have cousins in Arbroath or elsewhere in Scotland? I think so - help me find them. Please! I'll be happy to share information with other Aikman descendants.

florence flynn - Arbroath
did anyone know my gran she was in arbroath in the 60s and liked a good drink police records show this.caroline

Dorwards in America - Arbroath
I have information on George Dorward who went to Australia (born 1844 and married Catherine Larnach; I also have information on Mary Tyrie who married John Dorward 9-10-1852. Am willing to share information. I am looking for information on parents of Johne Dorward (b 1627) who married Margrat Hutchon.

Tyrie Surname - Arbroath
I am looking for any infor regarding the Tyrie surname in and around Arbroath , George Tyrie who married Jean Espline 1775 their family James married a Mary Brown, Janet married Charles Dorward , George married Margaret Airth , my gt grandmother was Annie Tyrie she married Henry Kennedy , any Tyrie info would be appreciated

Fishing family - Arbroath
trying to find information on a fishing family called hinksman that lived in 4 shore Arbroath names John Hinksman Elspeth Hinksman nee hutchison david hinksman and jemima stewart all live in this house on arbroth harbour where fish slaes people etc anyone help me

Barnet - Arbroath
Family of James Johnston Barnet, born 17/10/1827,Almericlose,Arbroath. Parents, Thomas married Mary Mackay 16/06/1825 at St Vigeans.Believe there were thre children,James born 17/10/1827, John born 1827 and a sister. Any information on family would be appreciated

Greig - Arbroath
looking for ancestors & descendants of Frederick Sturrock Greig born in arbroath emigrated to australia about 1908 died in 1971

Forfar - Arbroath
Trying to find any living relatives of Christopher O'Brien born 1906. He emigrated to Australia, married Eva (surname unknown. Any help appreciated. Ann

Robert Anderson - Arbroath
Looking for descendents of Robert Anderson, Inspector of Police in St Vigeans Parish Arbroath, d. 19 Sept 1882 and Barbara Pirie d. 22 December 1868. They had five children: Alexander b. Dec 17, 1849 in Rhynie; Barbara, b. Mar 26 1852 in Aberdeen; Isabella, b. Match 14, 1855 in Old Machar, Aberdeen; Robert, b. April 25th 1859 in Arbroath and Charles b. January 25th 1864 in Arbroath

Arbroath - Arbroath
James Stormont of 1 The Shore Arbroath was were my grandfather lived. Any help tracing his roots would be appreciated.

Grant - Arbroath
looing for informationof a Robert Grant 1887, Arbroath, Scotland, married aa Elizabeth Blades

Johnston Family - Arbroath
I'm looking for any information on John Johnston & Euphemia nee Cameron. They, with their daughter Euphemia, moved to Abroath from Aberdeen about 1859 and had two children born in Arbroath then moved to Perthshire c1862 and back to Arbroath c1866, where their last 3 children were born. 4 of their children died in Arbroath between 1868 and 1877 and Euphemia died in 1874 in Arbroath. One of their daughters came to Australia in 1882 but can't find what happened to John Johnston he was a baker journeyman born in Aberdeen in 1829. There was a daughter Joan also on the 1881 census and they lived at 13 Hannah Street, Arbroath at that time.

johnston - Arbroath
John Johnston born 1861 in Arbroath son of John Johnston and Euphemia Cameron, married Isabella Bremner in 1878 in Arbroth. They are on the 1881 census with a daughter Elizabeth born 1879 in Arbroath. John was a Tin Smith. Then I have lost them. Can't find a death or any of them on the 1891 census. They may have immigrated, but to where.

Jack Stormont - Arbroath
Looking for deatils on my grandfathers family. My grandfather lived in Arbroath and then moved to Carnoustie

Samuel Cowie, father of Robert Cowie - Arbroath
Genealogy from Robert Cowie to present day is well-documented, but from Samuel Cowie back, little is recorded. I will assist with any information related to Robert Cowie of Aberdeen, who operated the Theatre Royal there.

Jane Ritchie, Arbroath 1836 - Arbroath
Can anyone help please. I am looking for the birth details of Jane Ritchie's parents. Jane was born in Arbroath 1836, her father was Alexander and her mother was Catherine Sutherland.If anyone can help with their birth dates and places I would be grateful please

Alexander Adams, Dec 27, 1780 Arbroath - 1871 Honolulu - Arbroath
Looking for the mother and father of "Captain" Alexander Adams, commander of King Kamehameha's sandalwood trading fleet, Honolulu Harbor Pilot and credited with designing the Hawaiian Flag. (Arbroath, Forfar, Angus, Fyfe)

Baxter - Arbroath
Looking for ancestors of Elizabeth Baxter, born around 1875. She married David Lawrence. Her sister, Margaret, married into the surname Shaw.

Mann Provost of Arbroath - Arbroath
Does anyone know the names and dates of office of Arbroath Provosts of the 18th and early 19th century? The name I am interested in is Mann - I know there was a John Mann who was Provost from 1744-1749 (except for 1747) - he was my 5th Great grandfather - but also that at some point there was also a Provost Alexander Mann, who was born about 1781. I am not sure if this Alexander Mann was a descendant or relation of John's, and as there are a lot of Manns in Arbroath with the same christian names, it is a bit confusing! If anyone can shed a light on this I would be very grateful.

Paton and Smith of Arbroath - Arbroath
Looking for info on Alexander Paton Smith, son of Alexander Paton Smith and Margaret (nee Brown) he marr, 31st Dec 1917 aged 27 in Brechin to Davina Paul. They had a son Alexander Paton Smith in 1916, born in Arbroath. Alexander senior (above) was the son of James Smith of Arbroath (fisherman) and Helen (nee Paton) they married on the 31st May 1861 at Arbroath, James father was John Smith of Arbroath (pilot). Any info appreciated.

John Webster Fraser - Arbroath - Arbroath
Any info re above, born 9 Sept 1872 and moved to South Shields, England where he married Margaret Chalmers Geddes. Info re his father - Robert Ferguson Fraser, born Dundee 1846 would be very welcome. Liz

Stewart - Arbroath
Looking for anything on "Jessie Stewart" who was last living at cairnie street,around 1957. She had 2 sons ,one named John & another Andy. thanks

Lyell Arbroath (before 1638) - Arbroath
Looking for any information on Patrick Lyell, bailey of Arbroath, whose 4 sons all emigrated to Sweden in 1638. Patrik was married to Eufemia Simson.

Carswell farmers of Neilston and Uplawmmoor - Arbroath
Iam looking for information on the carswells of uplaw they farmed at eastuplaw farm just outside neilston glasgow my great grandfather was james carswll 1871-1930 his mother and father were john 1825-1906 and margaret nee pringle 1841-1908 they had 6 more sons my great grandad was married to annie knox not sure dates for her yet and they had two sons who died in 1917 11 days apart iam not sure what happened i thought maybe killed during ww1 but probably a serious illness. hope someones is out there to fill in some more gaps i have been passed on a photo of that family but i don,t know who is who in the photo maybe someone knows.thannks stuart

Buchan, Logan, Salmond Families - Arbroath
I am looking for information on my great grandmother. Her name was Bessie Buchan Logan, she was born in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland. Her parents names were Hugh Logan, and Annie Salmond Buchan. She was born December 08, 1909. Any help would be great.

Anderson's In Barry, Angus, Scotland. - Barry
I am searching on my wife paternal side for a John ANDERSON born about 1710 in Barry, his spouse is unknown but he did have at least one child, William b.8 Jul 1745 in Abirlot, Forfar, Sct. Wm married in 1770 to Barbara BOUTCHART b. 1741 and they hadthe following, William 1772, Agnes 1774, george 1777, Margaret 1779, Betty 1782 and John b. abt 1784. Agnes(1774) married in 1802 to a John BUTCHART b. 1761 in Panbride, Forfar. They had Barbara 1802, Robert 1803, Andrew 1805, David 1807, James 1809, John 1812, Ann 1814, George 1816 and William b. 1818. Agnes (1842) married in 1866 to John OREM b. 1844 and they had George Samson 1868, James Menzies 1871, William Brooks 1873, John 1875, Agnes 1878 and Anindale 1880. please contact if you have knowledge of this family.

Smith Stewart Barry Angus - Barry
Looking for information on the marriage and descendants of James Smith married to Mary Morris Stewart, March 11, 1870. Did they move to Glasgow and have at least two daughters named Mary Ellen and Margaret? Was he a print design instructor?

Help.... - Brechin
Trying to track a Alexander Dakers born according to 1891 census in brechin in abt 1841

Callander - Brechin
Searching for living decendants and relatives from prior 1823. My uncle Donald A Callander was born in Brechin in approx. 1823. My grandfather David Callander and grandmother Annabelle Littlejohn brought the family to Brantford, Ontario, Canada around 1828. At the age of 18 Donald enlisted in the RAF. He was shot down during the war on June 06, 1944 and body never recovered. While in England for his service training he met and married LAW Bobby Wigmore of the RAF. They had a daughter Carol Anne, which Donald never did get to see. Any info would be greatly appreeciated as I cannot seem to make any connections between the surnames prior to 1823. Thanks

Forrest - Brechin
Family of George Barry Forrest emigrated to New Zealand circa 1911 . From Brechin.

Lyall Family - Brechin
Some of my husbands family moved to America along time ago .His mother used to write to a cousin Maregaret .This Margaret was not a full cousin but a relative although they kept in touch for many years .W e do not have a surname of this cousin .My mother inlaw was a Margaret Mitchell before she married and came from Brechin ,to Northumberland in 1905 with her parents and brother and sister. Her father was George Mithell and her mother Margaret Lyall .Is there anyone how could help us

John Leitch, b Brechin, Angus 1713 - Brechin
John Leitch was baptised in Brechin, Angus July 9, 1713, son of James Leitch (bapd Brechin June 16, 1682) and Margaret Malcolm. John married Christian Wright who was born in Wemyss, Fife Aug 26, 1722. John and Christian had 9 known children - William 1738, John 1741, James 1743, David 1745, David 1747, Margaret 1750, Symington and Janet King Leitch (my ancestor) 1756 - all baptised in Newton, Lasswade or Newbattle in Midlothian, Scotland. Any relatives reading this? Tom Melbourne

Soutter - Brechin
Looking for this family from Brechin and St. Vigeans, Angus. Have family back to 1600's and surname variants include Sutor, Soutar. Lori


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