Maitland And Speirs - Ardrossan
John Maitland married Margaret Speir(s) 26/07/1828

Mclauchlan: Speirs: Dickie - Ardrossan
Grandfather John came with father, Robert Speir McLauchlan, from Ardrossan to Pebmarsh in Essex, having first been in Wenhaston, Suffolk, about 1891. Other children, Janet Speir, Agnes, Allen, Maggie D., Robert and William. Interested in finding moreabout his McLauchlan ancestors. Think Robert's father John McLauchlan married Janet Spiers November 1836 West Kilbride. Four daughters born W.Kilbride, two born Ardrossan. Also Speir and Dickie.

Speirs, Dickie - Ardrossan
Believe I can help somewhat with these. Dickie kids married same place as my ancestor Henry Speirs who married Margaret McDonald. Henry came to Oz. 1849, Victory. Lived Victoria then came to Qld. he my husband's grandfather.

Maitland And Speirs - Ardrossan
I have a Margaret Speir b 31.12.1796. Did he marry her? Robyn.Oz.

Caddell Farm - Ardrossan
Great Grandfather, Robert Spier McLauchlan was born at Caddell Farm 1841, the son of John McLauchlan and Janet Spiers. He married Barbara Dale Dickie of Girthill Farm. Why did they leave and come to England to farm? Is the farm still there? Would anyone have a photo of either farm or any information of the McLauchlans and the Dickies?

Jessie Dickson - Ardrossan - Ardrossan
Seeking any data regarding Jessie Dickson who was born circa 1899, Ardrossan and died 17 Feb 1920, Ardrossan Railway Station. In the 1901 Census of Ardrossan, she is listed as a "Boarder" at 32 Barr Lane, Ardrossan (the home of William McCreadie). I possess unique data on the lady which I would be prepared to share for similar data. Jim

Taylor - Ardrossan - Ardrossan
Seeking info on relatives from line of John (Jack)Taylor born circa 1897. Married May Fisher Laird in 1922. Children - Betty born circa 1922 (Kenya civil service), Iain (Navy Portsmouth) Boyd (civil servant Edinburgh). Lived at South Beach till 1970s. Aunt May was provost of Ardrossan in 1940s or early 1950

Any Help Appreciated! - Auchentiber
trying to find as much history connected with a small village in north ayrshire called Auchentiber,any info would be great but especially if connected to old schoolhouse or ivy cottage.....many thanks

Guthrie - Auchinleck

Druggan - Auchinleck
Trying to trace my ggrandfather Peter Druggan, married to Elizabeth Harkness.c1857. Have been told they came from Auchinleck, Ayrshire.

Black Bull Inn, Auchinleck 1800-1850 - Auchinleck
Does anyone have knowledge of the Black Bull Inn in Auchinleck run by Robert Morton during early 1800s? I am interested to know if building still stands, if not street address. Any assistance would be appreciated.

jamieson - Auchinleck
looking for any info on any of the following: robert jamieson (otp) married helen begg (otp) auchinleck, ayr, 18 dec 1835. children janet, thomas, ann/a, ellen, mathew, robert, barbara

John Shearer - Taylor And Clothier - Ayr
John Shearer (parents James Shearer & Isabella Hall)was born abt 1841 in Ayr and christened 7 Feb 1841. He was a Tailor & Clothier and had his own business at 23 Newmarket Street, Ayr employing quite a large number of staff. He married on 1 Feb 1865 in Ayr to Helen Buchanan (c1845-1934) of Ayr. He lived in Kirk Port and at no2 Carrick Park, Ayr. Their children were: Lilias McCormick Shearer born 1865. James Shearer born 1868. Helen Barr Shearer born 1870. John Shearer born 1873. Robert Shearer born c1876. Thomas Shearer born c1879. Isabella Hall Shearer born c1881. Elizabeth Shearer born c1885. If you have infromation about the business or descendants, please get in touch. Thanks

Colligan - Ayr
Researching the Colligan / Henderson family who had a pawnbrokers shop in Bridge St 1890's.

George Gibson, Katherine Blain - Ayr
I am interested in any information on the following family and would like to know if what I have is correct. George Gibson, b 24 Apr 1748, first of Maybole & then Ayr; was a gardener at the Monkwood estate. His father was possibly Mathew Gibson of Tarbolton. George Gibson's wife was Katherine Blain. Their children: 1. Mathew b Monkwood 9 Nov 1774, 2. John Hutchinson b Monkwood 5 Feb 1771, 3. Margaret b Monkwood 3 Dec 1777, 4. Mary b Monkwood 8 Oct 1779, 5. Alexander b Monkwood 30 Mar 1784, 6. Ann b Monkwood 30 Mar 1784, 7. John b Ayr 1 Apr 1781, 8. Jean, b Ayr 26 Dec 1788. Thank you for any information you can provide.

Maitland, Merchant In Trinidad - Ayr
I am looking for more info on Jahn Maitland born 1829 in Saltcotes. Was a merchant in Port of Spain, Trinidad. Died 1902 Park Circus, Ayr

Industrial Schools 1888 - Ayr
Ross, A Mr 1888 Superintendent Ayr Industrial School for Boys Ross, A Mrs. 1888 Matron Ayr Industrial School for Boys Bell, Mr 1888 Schoolmaster Ayr Industrial School for Boys Laing, Miss 1888 Superintendent Ayr Industrial School for Girls Chalmers, Miss 1888 Schoolteacher Ayr Industrial School for Girls Imrie, Miss 1888 General Assistant Ayr Industrial School for Girls

Mc Skimming - Ayr
Our ancestor was James McSkimming married 1821 Kirkoswald Ayr Scotland his spouse was Janet Powell their children Archibald 1832 John 1831 Alexander 1833 any info appreciated.

John Dinning - Ayr
Looking for info on John Dinning a carpet weaver married to Margaret father of Frank Dinning who was born 1851 in Scotland and who married Sarah O'Donnell in Felling Co Durham 1875.

shearer - Ayr
I have a few shearers in my family tree not very much know about them. Isabella c1877, James c1852, James again c 1818 and Hugh c1798. Isabella married an Alex Young. Would like to know if this means anything to anyone. Many thanks.

Extremely Curious - Ayr
I am looking for anyone who might be related or have any knowledge of following family...Charles and Cathy Maxwell of dalmillimg Ayr. Charles Maxwell originally from Ayr born Feb 1929, Cathy MacDonald from Pollockshaws Glasgow born Jan 1930 (circa). Had 5 children ,Charles, Thomas, Angela, Audrey, Kathleen. All siblings attended Mainholm academy in or around late sixties/early seventies. Charles Maxwell was son of Elizabeth and James and had sisters May and Elizabeth and brother James and grew up in Whitletts/Lochside before settling in westwood Avenue and later Drummond Crescent with Cathy.His sister May would go on to marry an american and move to Texas USA.All his children still live and work in Ayr. Any information whatsoever greatly appreciated.

Master Marinor - Ayr
William Stanger master marinor buried at Whitby Abbey Yorkshire aged 92 years 19th February 1855 along with it looks like Jane Hannah Stanger april 1848? aged 52 anyone have any further information.

Burnett - Ayr
I am looking for family in Ayr. My great grandfather left Ayr - a sheep farm - to come to London in 19th century, he had a pub in London but left to go to Australia in the gold rush, leaving wife, daughters and son Thomas to run the pub. He came back twice, losing gold on the way but on his third trip a message was received by his wife that he had died in Australia. Any info would be helpful

Another John Reid... - Ayr
I'm looking for ancesters of my great-great grandfather John Reid who was sent to Canada as an orphan at age 13. He was born June 25, 1871 in Blythswood, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland to father John Reid (b:1831, Ayrshire) and mother Mary McKee/Mackie/McKie (b:1832, Ayrshire) He also had 8 sisters: Mary(b:May 22,1854-Stair), Jackie(b:1857), Anne(b:Oct.24,1859- Kirkmichael), Elizabeth(b:Feb.5,1862-Renfrew), Jane/Jean (b:March 24,1864-Goven), Agnes(b:April 26,1866-Goven), Margaret(b:April 5,1868-Goven) and Isabella(b:Nov.24,1873) We know that Agnes married William Hogg and had no children. If anyone has information I would be super greatful!!

WHYTE and LOCK - Ayr
Seeking anyone researching William WHYTE (b 1825 Kippen, son of William and Wilhelmina) and Agnes INGLIS (b 1830, daughter of Robert Inglis and Mary Lock)- Daughter of William and Agnes, Mary Lock WHYTE baptised Ayr, 1854.

Ary, N.B. - Ayr
I have an old photo of an ancestor. Bara is printed in large letters in the bottom left corner. (which I think may be the name of the photo studio). In the bottom right corner is printed AYR, N.B. Could anyone help me location. Ayr, Scotland or Ayr, New Brunswick???

Robert Alexander Kerr - Ayr
In search for the background of my grandfather Robert Alexander Kerr, born in Ayr, Scotland around the early 1980's. If someone has any background on him it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much.

Baird & Bicker - Ayr
My great x5 grandparents were Thomas BAIRD and Grizel BICKER who were born around 1729, possibly in Ayrshire. They had 3 daughters, Anna, born 1749 in Ayr, Marion, born 1751 in Ayr, and Grace (or Grizel), born 1770 in Ayr. Grace BAIRD, my great x4 grandmother married Peter YOUNG in 1793 in Ayr. Peter may have been a soldier. They had a son, John YOUNG who was born in St Quivox, Ayrshire, in about 1802. John YOUNG was a Supervisor of Excise, and he died in 1878 in St Quivox. He married Agnes FARQUHAR in 1826 in Ayr. Does anyone have any relevant information, or can I assist anyone who is researching the same people? In particular I’d be interested to get more details on Peter YOUNG and on Grizel BICKER. Update May 06 - Grizel BICKER's parents were John BICKER (1709 app) and Isabell WILSON (1709 app)who were married in 1725 in Ayr. Isabell's father was William WILSON (1689 app).

kerrs/wards - Ayr
im researching my family kerrs wards mcghees devlins from ayr and surrounding my gran on mums side was jeannie kerr fae ayr my dads mum was lucy mcghee kerr fae ayr grannie jeannies dad was hamilton ward mother annie gilmour any one out there with these names id be happy to share info

Michael Mair - Ayr
looking for details on Micheal Mair and his wife Jane Kain. The had a son William born about 1796 would love to know about the rest of the family. Heather

Robert McClatchie - Ayr
Seeking infromation about Robert McClatchie and his wife Janet Fisher. I know they married 14 April 1798 Craigie Ayr and had a daughter Elizabeth. Can any one help please? Heather

Bruce, Milne - Ayr
A gr.grandfather of mine I only know his surname, Milne. He left Scotland for South Africa. He worked in the Diamond Mine in Kimberley, Cape Province (1870-1880?). His wife (also only a surname, Bruce) I believe her family ran an Inn somewhere around Ayr or Ayrshire. In 1885 my grandmother Lily Milne was born in Kimberley after which her father (Milne) left them for the Gold fields in Johannesburg. Is there anybody who knows of a family member who left for South Africa and worked in diamond/gold fields. Maybe returning to Scotland. Would appreciate any information over the Bruce family who had an Inn somewhere in Ayrshire in the 1820's?. Also information about the family Milne, Ayrshire?

LIMOND,Joseph - Ayr
Iam searching for family of Joseph LIMOND from Ayr.He arrived in NSW Australia about 1830's.The first date I have is 1839 when he married Catherine SLATTERY/SLATER in Sydney.They had five children one of whom was my g.grandmother. His occupation at that time was a shoemaker.I would be grateful for any information regarding this family from Ayr.

BROWN, John m. Sarah Williamson - Ayr
I am searching for information on John Brown, b. about 1808 in Girvan, Ayrshire, Scotland. M. Sarah Williamson 11Dec1837 in Girvan.

Bara Ayr - Ayr
Bara was a photographer in Ayr Scotland. He was Ambrose Bara and photos with Bara in the bottom left corner were dated c 1900. I have one such photo whom I have no idea whom the sitter could be

long lost half brother - Ayr
i am looking for any information that will hopefully lead me to my half brother. i don,t know his name, all i know is that he was born at the home for unwed mothers in glasgow in 1953 or 1955. his mothers name was Marion Weir Davidson, and, i do believe that she was sent there by her parents, Marion(Masie)Davidson and her father James(jimmy)Davidson. Anyone that has any info regarding his whereabouts, could they please enlighten me

boyle - Ayr
researching,boyle,nicholson,nichols,mcquade,mckinnie

Looking for Great grandparents - Ayr
Ester Amelia Simmons, Born 1855. UK.Husband, William. Children, Agnes M.Alice. Annie. Fred. Georgre.Lived Aye Scotland.also Bridge of Doon.William employed as a coachman.1901.Ester worked as a cab driver.

Murdoch/McDonald/Boyle/Riddle/Fulton - Ayr
David Boyle c1760 and Katharine Fulton c1760 had children William 1783, Alexander 1790, John 1792, Catharine 1796, Andrew c1800 and James c1800 all born Ayr. Catharine married John/Peter Murdoch in Stewarton and had son John 1837. John married Margaret McDonald (B 1843 Kilmarnoch) in Kilbirnie. Margarets parents were Charles c1820 and Agnes Riddle c1820. John and Margaret Murdoch had children Agnes 1870, Catherine 1872, Margaret 1876 and John 1879 all born Kilsyth Stirlingshire. Hoping someone recognises something!

Martha McDowall - Ayr
Looking for info on Martha McDowall b1879 - daughter of William McDowall and Martha McTaggart.

Parents of Janet McCready/McCreadie - Ballantrae
Looking for the parents of Janet McCready/McCreadie born 1804 Ballantrae. She was married to 1 James Vint. 2 John McCracken. Janet died 1873 Glasgow Thanks Brenda

McClung - Ballantrae
Mathew McClung & Margaret Osborn lived in Ballantrae, Ayr, Scotland. Siblings Robert b 1813, Samuel 1820, Agnes 1823, Gilbert 1827, Jean 1834. Gilbert m Jane Murray abt 1852. Gilbert & Jane siblings John, Robert, Agnes, Gilbert, Thomas, Jeanie, William & Maggy. They were living at Laggan Road Ballantrae in the 1901 census with their daughter Maggie. Searching for descendants.

Ballantrae - McCreadie - Ballantrae
Seeking any data concerning Margaret McCreadie, daughter Mary McCreadie and her illegitimate children (grand-children of Margaret) Mary McCreadie (b. 28 May 1861 at Ballantrae) and William McCreadie (b. 7 Aug 1866 at Ballantrae). I have data concerning extended family which I am prepared to exchange. Regards. Jim, Western Australia

McClelland & Leckie - Ballantrae
Looking for info on the ancestors and/or other relatives of Robert McClelland whose parents were Andrew McClelland b. 1840, ploughman, and Jane Leckie, b. 1841, dairymaid. They were married May 17, 1867. Robert, b. 1878 had 2 older brothers as well: John, b. 1872, Andrew b. 1876. Andrew Sr's parents were Andrew McClelland, farm labourer, and Margaret Orr. Jane's parents were John Leckie, sailor, and Mary Aitken. I have some of Jane's descendants and would love more details on any of these families.

Allison / Flaherty / Lafferdy - Beith
Researching these surnames. ALLISON to Tasmania, Australia 1850's.

Mclean And Anderson - Beith
Seeking information on the descendants of Ninian McLEAN and Agnes ANDERSON, married 13/12/1817 Beith, Ayr, Scotland

Shedden - Beith
Looking for information about Shedden family tanning business located in Beith in late 1800's. Also Shedden Temperance Hotel.

Simpson Family, Beith c1830/40s - Beith
John Simpson and Mary McCreadie were married in Scotland, having four known children, James, Mary, Agnes and William. James was born in September 1837 in Beith. The family came to Tasmania in the 1850s. Am interested to make contact with other descendants. Kim in Tasmania

Bigholm - Beith
I'd like to know anything about the area known as Bigholm in the vicinity of Beith. I've seen a reference to the Bigholm hills, regarding a public trail and nearby grazing animals. It is probable that the surname Biggam or Bigham originated either here, or from the village Bigholms in Dumfriesshire, according to The Surnames Of Scotland by Dr. George F. Black. Any history of the name or area would be precious to know.

My G G Grfather Thomas Cowan & My GG Aunt Sarah Weir died at Beith - Beith
Names researching Cowan, McCutcheon, Crosbie, McIlwrick, McFarland, Weir These are my queries, if anyone has some spare time and can help with any useful information I would be extremely grateful. My details are as follows:- My Great Great Grandfather was Thomas Cowan (father John) who married Margaret McCutcheon (father John) on 11 Nov 1847 at Newtownards County Down, Ireland. It would appear that Thomas was born approx 1827 Drumlee, Drumgooland, County Down Ireland, and Thomas Cowan died in Beith in 26 Mar 1808 and Margaret was born approx 1829 at Drumawhy, Newtownard, County Down, Ireland and died 21 Feb 1882 at New Stables Culzean, Kirkoswald. On Thomas's Death Certificate it states his parents were William Cowan and Agnes (nee Tingle)whereas his Marriage Certificate says his father was John (no mother shown). They appear to have immigrated to Scotland approx 1851. Their first son, my Great Grandfather Robert Cowan was born approximately 1848/49 in possiblely Newtownards, County Down, Ireland and married firstly to Jane McKie on 2 Dec 1870 Dailly and had the following children Thomas born 10 June 1871 Maybole, Elizabeth born 1 Oct 1872 Dailly, and Alexander 26 Oct 1874 Delmellington. Jane died 1 March 1875 at Delmellington. R...