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Angus UK - Genealogy, Surnames, Family and Local History

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Oliphant, Robertson, Douglass, Sherritt (or variations), Mitchell, Milne - Montrose
Robert Oliphant married 1 Jannet Robertson, m2 Mary Douglass. Robert jnr m Jean (Annie)Sherritt. John O m Mary Anne Mitchell. James O m Mary Milne. If you have any information that would help me fill in the missing gaps or connect Robert snr with his ancestors, I would greatly appreciate it.

Spinks - Montrose
Looking for Charles Scott Spinks who was born in Montrose about 1854. He came to Australia. He is my great grandfather. Bruce Cool Canberra Australia

DUN/DUNN Montrose & London - Montrose
Have a extensive tree from 1757 on the DUN/DUNN family who resided in Montrose for decades, many of them in the Printing Industry. Some went to London to extend their printing business living in St Pancras, Marylebone. Names that married into this tree are listed above.

GRAY, Kate / SIMPSON, William - Montrose
I'm looking for any information on William SIMPSON (possibly a ship's captain) and his wife Kate GRAY, born about 1858 and married about 1885. I believe Kate originated from Scotland, possibly from the Montrose area but they lived in Belfast.

GRAY - Montrose
I'm looking for any information on Mary and Elizabeth Gray who ran a shoe shop in Montrose in the 1930-40's?

Tavendale David - Montrose
Looking for connections of my Grandfather David Mawer Tavendale b 1907 place unkn ? Montrose.His parents were a William Tavendale/Tevendale and his mother was Ann Kydd Thomson.David's siblings were a John b 1911,Jane b 1913,Isabelle b 1915 and William b 1817. Many Thanks Jeanne Australia

Robb, Montrose - Montrose
Any descendants of John Robb and his wife Jane Kelman left in Montrose? John died 1931. Children, John, Isabella, William,George,Alice,Harry, Alexander. John, jun, moved to Aberdeen.Harry to USA.Isabella m. Alexander Mackie.George m. Alexanderina Shand. Family lived Mount St. then 20 Wellington Place.Thanks for any info however small.

William Hunter MD 1755-1812 - Montrose
Born in Montrose. Went to India following spell at Dundee University with HEIC wrote some very impressive books became Secretary of the Asiatic Society in Bengal. Does anybody know anything about him before he went to India?? Who were his family? Thanks Marcia

Sheret, Ann c 1836 - Montrose
Looking for any details of Ann Sheret (especially parentage) born around 1836 with address of 36 Reform Street Montrose.

Baird, Alexander, of Montrose - Montrose
Looking for details of Alexander Baird born around 1836 of Erskine Place, Montrose and said to be in the Merchant Service at marriage in 1860 to Ann Sheret.

GrGr Grandfather James Crow - Montrose
I am looking for any information on James Crow and Jane (Jean) Strachan who married 7th Dec 1823 Montrose Scotland

DAKERS, George (Merchant Seaman) Bn:1847 - Montrose
Son of David Dakers and Mary Porterfield, husband of Jane Strachan (M:1871) George was listed as a seaman on the 'Prospect' in the 1871 Census. Latterly he was a ships rigger and a fishmonger in Montrose. They had a son, David Dakers (Bn:c1880). George died in 1924 at Palmerston St, Montrose, aged 77. Any info on him, his parents or his wife in particular would be of great help.

Petrie Donaldson - Montrose
Would like any information on John Petrie and Ann Gardyne married 27th March 1825 Joseph Petrie and Agnes Scott Crow married 12th Dec 1856 Charles Donaldson and Ann Dick married 18th Aug 1848

James Dunn - Montrose - Montrose
Am tracing Family tree of James Dunn married to Mary Farquharson, I think they both were married before. Any information would be appreciated.

Sherrits and Kennedys - Montrose
I am seeking info on my gg/grandfather james sherrit who married?isabella kennedy c1850's he was a merchant seamen and may have been lost at sea.they had at least one child robert who was lost at sea when the barque "star" foundered in a storm east of aberdeen.robert married mary ann anderson c1876

Anderson/Mills - Montrose
seeking info re William Anderson born Aberlemno 1813 and his wife Christine(a)of High St. Montrose c1850/70 his inlaws were James Mills and Margaret Thomson

Boyek/McIntosh family - Montrose
Are there any Curious Fox members come across this family in Montrose. My grandmother Mary Ann Boyek(1897-1985) left the town around 1920 when she moved south with her husband Samuel Swain (1892-1967), returning in 1922 just before my dad was born. Want to contact any relatives in the area for more background information.Her grandfather was the town's lamplighter, James Mckintosh, ex Sutherland Highlander who served in Crimea (photo of him in uniform) held the rank of Pipe Major before quitting and moving to Montrose.

the Craik family, Kingston,and Montrose - Montrose
My sister and I are loooking for information on the Craik Family still living in Montrose. My father James Craik was born at beginning of the 19th century, in Kingston, Angus and came from a large family. My aunt Rhoda lived in India street, Montrose, some 50 years or so ago. There were other family members nearby. Is there anyone out there that can possible fill in gaps for us. Thanks for your time and interest.

Lawsons - Muirhead
James b1838 m Euphemia Jack. Children James & David. David b1885 m Helen Suttie b1900. Children David, Stuart & Ethel. David b1934 m Andrina Smith, children Shona & Carol. Stuart b1936 m Elizabeth McLaggan, children Susan & Gregor. Ethel b 1943 m Gordon O'Donnell, children Kevin & Kim.

Roberts And Burman In Newtyle, Scotland - Newtyle
I'm pursuing a mystery. One of my grandfather's first names was Burman. As this isn't a family name, it looks as though his father, shoemaker Alex Roberts, chose to "honor" a benefactor. This would be in the 1870s. I'm wondering if he was apprenticed to this mystery Burman, perhaps in the 1850s. Any Burmans out there?

PROUDFOOT - Newtyle
Seeking any information (or descendants) about JAMES PROUDFOOT born 1836 in Errol. He married JULIA SMALL in 1864 in Church Street, Newtyle. Their children were James Leslie 1864, Marjoty Mcdougall 1866, Alexander Leslie 1867, William 1869, Mary Leslie (1873, Julia Small 1875, John 1879. The Prodfoots travelled between Scotland, Kent and Surrey; some children were born in Scotland, others in Surrey. I am searching for James's death and also the death of his brother David who, in 1901, was ,living in Dundee.

Leslie family of Newtyle - Newtyle
Is anone researching the Leslie family of Newtyle. James Leslie married Marjory Macdougal in Glenisla and they moved to Newtyle about 1850. Their children were Janet, Alexander, James, Mary, David, Marjor, Agnes, William and Mary. James became a tailor in Kirriemuir.

Fyffe - Newtyle
I am seeking infomation about AGNES FYFFE born 1868 to Marjory Macdougal and David Fyffe. Her mother died three years afteer her birth. Are there any deescendants out there?

BUTTER - Newtyle
Seeking information and descendants of DAVID JANE BUTTER, the illegitimate son of Julia Small and David Butter. In 1881 he was living in Cheam Surrey and in 1885 he married Mary Louise Tyler.

Robertson Oligivie Butter? - Newtyle
I would like to more on Allan Robertson b. abt 1806 in Renshire Dull his wife was Jane OGLIVIE of variations of the name possible b. in Kittins or Cattins? abt 1816 there children where 4 males one female John Robertson Abt. 1837 Alexander Butter Robertson b.June 3, 1839. Allan Robertson b.November 17, 1841 in Newtyle Angus. Janet, Stewart, and Thomas From the Newtyle Census 1851 94 Belmont Street Allan 45 head Coal and Grain Clerk b. Renshire Dull Jane 35 b. Cattins John 14 scholar b. Forfarshire Newtyle Alexander 11 Scholar Allan 9 Scholar

Robertson, Kinnear - Old Montrose
I am researching Dr. Kinnear Robertson born 13 July 1808 in Montrose. He came to Australia and married Catherine Throsby in 1833. Kinnear's parents were (Captain) John who was lost at sea about 1810 and Janet (nee Kinnear), whose parents were John Kinnear and Helen Archibald. John Robertson and Janet Kinnear married in Angus, Montrose on 30 July 1797. I live in Australia and would be most grateful for any info.

James Stewart Dunn and Hellen Bowman - Old Montrose
James was born in May, 1859. Sometime before 1893, he married Hellen Bowman and they had a child. I do not know what became of Hellen and their child. Does anyone have a lead on this? Thanks.

William Hunter MD, HEIC 1755-1812 - Old Montrose
He of the school of Oriental Languages in Fort-worth India,who died in Java, bio says he was born in Montrose who were his parents/siblings. Any info please?

Panbride, Cathro Family - Panbride
I am searching on my wife paternal side for details of Alexander CATHRO born about 1710 probably in Panbride, in 1736 he married an Elspet SCOTT b. abt 1715. They had at least two children, Isobel b. abt 1737 and William b. abt 1738 spouse unknown but they had at least three children, James b. abt 1769, Agnes b. abt 1771, Cathrine b.1773 who married in 1798 an Alexander ORAM b. 1775 in Angus, Sct. Alexander and Cathrine had at least four children, David b. abt 1807, Alexander b. abt 1809, Jamesb. 1812 and William b. abt 1815. James Oram married in 1833 to Isabella MENZIES.

Various Panbride families - Panbride
I've many ancestors from the West Haven/East Haven areas of Panbride, Angus. My main interest is in the BISSET family, dating back to Thomas BISSET and Jean SIMSON, who married circa 1744. Their son, Robert BISSET (bap 1754, Panbride), married Helen CAITHNESS on 15 Sep 1776, Panbride. Robert and Helen's youngest son, James BISSET, (bap 1790, Panbride) married Margaret SCOTT in 1815, Panbride - their daughter, Janet "Jessie" BISSET, (bap 1828, Panbride) was my GG Grandmother. Other Panbride family names in my ancestry are CAITNES, SPINK, REID, WATT and PATTON. I seem to have accumulated quite a lot of Panbride data, so if you connect to any of the above, do please contact me - always happy to share info.

McKenzies in Rescobie - Rescobie
Margaret Ann McKenzie, my 2gg-mother, was born in Rescobie in 1800. She married John Mackie of New Deer abt 1829, probably in Rosehaugh. Am looking for her parents.

WALLACE parentage uncertain - Rescobie
My ancestress Ann Wallace was born at Rescobie 27 Jul 1797 to William Wallace and Ann/e Gardener, who were married there 31 Mar 1792. But which William Wallace? I currently show one born in 1736, but he would have been a bit ancient.

Copland - Rescobie
I am researching the Copland family who lived in Rescobie as far back as 1750 until at least 1840. Any help would be appreciated.

Roberts - Rescobie
I am looking for information on Peter Roberts (GGG Grandfather) married to Isabella Milne and living in Rescobie in 1804-5 when my GG Grandfather, Peter Roberts was born.

Tyrie-prain Marriage - St. Vigeans
Mary Prain b Inchture 1823 married to Patrick(Peter)Tyrie b 1825 St Vigeans in 1847, they had 6 of a family, Mary, Susan,Jane,Elizabeth,Annie and Isabella. Mary died in Craig,Montrose 1871 Peter remarried Isabella Paton 1872 and he died 1898. Any Tyrie infor from around this area wouldbe appreciated

Mary Tyrie And John Dorward - St. Vigeans
Looking for infor on family of David Tyrie b. 1805? Married ?Burrell had Children 2 sons, daugther Charlotte and Mary Tyrie, Mary married a John Dorward in 1852 and immagrated to America.

JAMES GUILD - St. Vigeans
I am searching for information on the family of James Guild Born 1854 St Vigeans, Angus. Father John Guild Mother Helen Guild ( nee Magowan )

Robert White - St Vigeans
Looking for info regarding Robert White (b1822 St Vigeans). His parents were David White (b1796 Angus)and Elizabeth (b1791 Angus). He married Betsy Copland (b1823) children: David (b 1845) John (b1847) James (b1849) Robert (b1851) Mary G (b1854) Thomas (b1860) and Betsy (b1866). Son David immigrated to US in 1866.

William Robertson - St Vigeans
Looking for information about William Robertson (b1812 Angus), wife Jessie Lawson (b1815)and children Mary Ann (b1836) William (b1841) James (b1843) Isabella (b1845) and Charlena (b1847). Isabella imigrated to US in 1860s.

Addison - St Vigeans
James Addison m. Ann Shand. Son James b. 1804 St Vigeans M. Jean Carnegie. Children Agnes c.11/9/1853. Ann c.4/2/1847. Helen c. 15/2/1856. Isobel c. 30/12/1838. Jean c. 19/7/1840. Jessie Ann b.14/12/1844. Margaret c. 4/6/1848. Mary b 15/2/1851. Alexander c. 12/11/1837. James c. 11/11/1842. Alexander M. Isabella Crabb. 2x Children Jean b.1864 & James b. 1866. James b.1842 Married Marion McDonald. Jessia Ann Married David Petrie on 22/11/1867 in Barry Angus.

William Hay - St Vigeans
I am looking for information regarding the death of William Hay, born to John and Mary nee Bowman. He was aged 4 according to the 1861 census.

Searching for Lyon/Stewart - Tannadice
I am searching for any relatives of Lyon or Stewart at one time residing in the Mill of Tannadice.

MARNIE DALGETY - Tannadice
Seeking information about Alexander Marnie b 1796 and his wife Isabella Dalgety b1795 from the Arbroath area of Angus. I believe he was the son of John Marnie and Mary or Jean Young. Her the son of Thomas Dalgety and Elspet Hunter

Charles & Margaret Strachan - Tannadice
The first two children of Charles Strachan & Margaret Fairweather were Helen b.1790 and Agnes b. 1792. The family then moved to Dunnichen and had more children. I should be grateful for any information about Charles and Margaret. I have been unable to find their marriage.

Stormonth - Wilkie family - Tannadice
I am seeking information regarding a William Wilkie who married Isabel Stormonth around 1826. I have been unable to find a marriage for them, but she is named as mother on their son William's marriage registration. Any information would be most welcome. Isabel was bc 1804, and deceased in 1857. William was born c 1802, and I can find no death record for him. Isabel Stormonth is believed to be the daughter of William Stormonth and Isabel Watson of Coul, Tannadice.

Barrie -Low - Tealing
Am looking for GGgrandfather, Alexander Barrie born c1818 in Tealing, married Margaret Low,from Auchterhouse 1844. continued in Tealing briefly, then moved to mains of Strathmartine, died 1857

1807 - West Ferry
trying to find imfo about Harriette? who was born in west ferry 1807 she married james dinsdale born 1811 in whitton they moved to hull and had 4 children

Thomas Lynch, Westmuir 1841 - Westmuir
In 1841 census in Westmuir, parish of Kirriemuir - Thomas Lynch aged 19, ag. labourer, and his wife Euphemia, also 19, hand loom linen weaver. There is a marriage recorded on 24 NOV 1850 and birth of son James Low Lynch 15 May 1851. Anybody have further information?

Crabb / Gilroy Or Gillroy - Angus (Forfarshire, ANS, County, Scotland)
I am seeking to trace the family of Charles Crabb and Isabella Gilroy they were probably married about 1828 / 1832, one son John Crabb was born in 1832 in Forebank Forefarshire, he went to Australia in 1852, and married Margaret Bell in 1859,I wouldappreciate any information.

Sherret/ Sherrit/ Sheret, Hutchinson And Todd In Angus County - Angus (Forfarshire, ANS, County, Scotland)
Searching for Sherrets (and variations), Hutchinsons (and variat.) and Todds (and variat.), in the following areas of Angus county: -Craig (by Montrose) 1871-present -Westerton of Rossie (near Rossie farm school)1873- present -Lunan 1881-present -Springfield farm, parish of Lunan 1891- present. 2 brothers moved to Canada 1890s, one brother joined the army and moved to India, other family members stayed in Angus area.


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