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Ayrshire UK - Genealogy, Surnames, Family and Local History

County town: Ayr Other major towns: Kilmarnock, Saltcoats, Prestwick Origins of Name: River , Pre Celtic Population 1801: 84,207 Population 1961: 342,822 Acreage:724,234 Urban Land 1961: 3.0%... more

McIlwrick - Beith
Margaret McIlwrick B 1817 married to Alexander Crosbie B1829 Janet Crosbie daughter B 1855 married Robert Cowan B 1848 Barrhill Colmonell Died Mackay Queensland Aus. Cowan tree complete to Dell Fagg Family.Part of a much larger McIlwrick family in Scotland and US

Beith - Beith
Charles Dutton was adopted by the Dunlop family living in Beith. He was taken out to Australia or N.Z. as a small child. Later on in life he became a Vicor. Any information most welcome.

Good family in Beith - Beith
Looking for information on David and Mary Good who emigrated to Canada from Beith with Jimmy, Mary, William and John

Connolly - Beith
Looking for information on Peter Connolly who had two children to Sophie Anderson, the children were Mary Ann and Peter. Sophie later married Andrew Hamilton and Peter went to Canada with his mother and step father, Mary Ann stayed in Ayrshire. Sophie was born in 1879 and married Andrew in 1906 besides Peter and Mary Ann, Andrew Hamilton and Sophie had Gavin, John, Alice, Sophia, Andrew, Robert & Hannah.

Hamilton - Beith
Any information concerning Gavin Hamilton who married Alice Donnaghy in 1886. Their children were Jean, Rebecca, Gavin, Alice and Robert.

KERR Family in Beith - Beith
William KERR, son of William KERR and Margaret ROBERTSON married Janet CRAIG 1 April 1822 in Beith. William Snr. was a shoemaker. Related names are THORBURN and JACK.

allan - Beith
Looking for Thomas Aallan married Rachel Darroch daughter Mary Allan married a John Campbell

Beith, Ayrshire - Beith
I am looking for Descendants of Willam Templeton born in 1798 in Beith & married Agnes Harvey. They had several children one of which was John Fleming White Templeton and they appear to have moved towards the Glasgow area in the next century.

MACPHERSON - Beith
Hi all out there trying to find relatives of Duncan Macpherson born around 1881 cabinet maker- father was John living in Beith can anyone help me please

Brodie and Good families - Beith
I am trying to find my missing relatives. Somewhere about the 1830-50 some went to Canada (perhaps a John Brodie who married a Mary Waterston) and some stayed in the Beith/Dalry area. My Dad's Aunts ( both nee Brodie) were Margaret Paton)and Mary Good Do you have the missing link? An Andrew Brodie and wife Mary Good had children with the names James, Mary, John and William with a grave to the memory of their deceased children and his parents ( Elizabeth and Andrew )There is much more if you can give me dates that tie in with what I know. Please contact me either way.

Mitchell - Beith
Looking for any information about the family of Ebenezer Mitchell and Agnes McColl. He was a tailor in Beith in the early 1900's. The family lived in Grahamfield Place.

Biggart family (approx 1761) - Beith
I am looking for info on the Thomas and Barbara Biggart family. THOMAS BIGGART was born Abt. 1761 in Beith, Ayr, Scotland. He married BARBARA WARK Feb 13, 1802 in Beith, Ayr, Scotland. She was born Abt. 1776 in Beith, Ayr, Scotland. Notes for THOMAS BIGGART: In the 1841 census record Thomas, Barbara, Thomas and Margaret were living at 20 Old Mill, Beith, Ayrshire, Scotland Children of THOMAS BIGGART and BARBARA WARK are: MARGARET BIGGART, born Apr 20, 1803. JOHN BIGGART, born Apr 01, 1805 in Beith, Ayr, Scotland; died 1861. THOMAS BIGGART, born Apr 13, 1807. WILLIAM BIGGART, born Feb 1810. ROBERT BIGGART, born Jan 26, 1815 in Beith, Ayr, Scotland. JOHN BIGGART (THOMAS) was born Apr 01, 1805 in Beith, Ayr, Scotland, and died 1861. He married MARGARET GIBB May 14, 1832 in Church of Scotland, Parish Church of Dunlop, Dunlop (Beith) Ayr, Scotland. She was born 1815 in Dunlop, Ayrshire, Scotland, and died Sep 29, 1893. Notes for JOHN BIGGART: On November 18, 1836, John received a Land Grant by contract and sale for Lot 35, Cons 6, Huron County. This is my family line and I would like any info (birth,death or marriage certificate or cemetary record etc) for any of the above listed people. thanks for now. Cheryl

OLIPHANT - Beith
Trying to locate any descendants of Mary Brodie and James Oliphant, in Ayrshire at the turn of the century, but subsequent generations unknown. They may have UF Church connections (Bombay or Hong Kong)

janet king - new zealand and australia - Beith
Janet King was the daughter of Alexander and Janet King. Lists Birth as circa 1830. Married James McIntosh from Glasgow 31st Dec 1846. Migrated to New Zealand then Australia. Any kin? Does any-one have knowledge of this Family.

Cowan - Beith
Orphan entries for Beith and Maybole, for Thomas/Margaret Cowan, appear to be for my Great Grandparents. Please get in touch for further details

Annie (Agnes) WARK - Beith
Looking in Beith for birth record c.1840-42 of Annie (or Agnes) WARK and any siblings Father's Name: James (or John) WARK Mother's Names: Mary Ann WARK m/s MacNAIR Also,it is possible that Mary Ann MacNAIR was the 2nd wife of James WARK. I have been unable to establish a first marriage for him. Please Help! Thankyou, Helen

McKnight, Easton, Hunter, Moffat, Jamieson - Beith
I am researching my grandmother's family. Jane Easton Hunter McKnight was born in April 1893 in Beith. Her parents, Alexander McKnight and Agnes Moffat were married in Glasgow (313 Brown Street) in 1886. Alexander's parents were Alexander McKnight and Jane Easton McKnight. Agnes' mother was Elizabeth Jamieson (Moffat). I would love to hear from anyone with information regarding any of these individuals. Thank you, Barbara.

Burnfoot Colmonell Ayshire - Burnfoot
Hi I am looking for any info on the town Burnfoot as I have found cesus records showing family members residing there on a farm of 10 acares in 1852 Head of farm being Hugh M muldrock if anyone has info on Muldrock or the farm or even the town history I would be greatly interested.

Re Reading Room & Library - Catrine
From Cassells Gazetteer c1896 Catrine NB : 1891 Population : 2,458 - Has the Wilson Bequest Hall containing a reading room,also a public library.

Henry Williamson B.O. - Catrine
was Rev. at U.F Church in Catrine in 1903, married on July 14th 1903. Anyone with information about him. Thanks, Jay USA

HOGG, Ayrshire - Catrine
My grandfather DAVID MUIR HOGG moved from Catrine to Scunthorpe circa 1906, and seldom mentioned his family left behind in Ayrshire. I would welcome any knowledge of what happened to his siblings BARBARA HELEN b. 1873, JESSIE CAMPBELL b. 1875, WILLIAM b. 1877, MARY b. 1879, JOSEPH GILBERT b. 1880, GILBERT b. 1882, MAGGIE b. 1887, ROBERT b. 1890. All dates could be a year out! Jessie married a JOHN LECKIE in 1873, Mary married THOMAS HOLDEN in 1902 and Maggie married GEORGE KIRK in 1907. Thanks, Stewart

MCEWEN MELDRUM - Colmonell
Names: McEwen Meldrum

McCracken McCreadie - Colmonell
Seeking any data on John McCracken (a master baker) and Janet McCreadie, parents of Jean McCracken, born Jan 2nd 1832 Colmonnell. Ayrshire, and John McCracken born abt 1844. Thanks Brenda,

Davidson, William - Colmonell
I am looking for more information for William (H.D.??) Davidson and Susanna McBurnie and their ancestors. William married Susanna Ross (nee McBurnie), 11 February 1844, in Girvan, Ayrshire. Their children were Hugh Davidson born 28 January 1844, and Thomas Davidson born 27 February 1846. Both children were baptized in Colmonell, Ayrshire. The family immigrated to Ontario, Canada in 1847. Susannah (optional spelling Susan?) McBurnie (optional spelling McBurney?) was born in Ayrshire about 1813. Her first husband was James Ross, (born about 1810). They had 3 children – Gilbert Ross, born 2 February 1833, baptized in Colmonell; Mary Ross, born about 1834; and Charlotte Hamilton Ross, born about 1838. James Ross died about 1840. Unable to find William Davidson in the 1841 Census for Colmonell or Girvan, or in any other parish records. Where else can I search for info about this subject? In William Davidson’s obituary, his wife referred to him as William H.D. Davidson. Not sure of his other given names.

John McEwen (parents Thomas and Janet) - Colmonell
John McEwen was born in Colmonell in 1830, married Elizabeth PATERSON on 07 Mar 1862 and left for Australia the following year, with babay Tom. At their wedding witnesses were David MCEWEN and June GARRIE - any information welcome, happy to share what I have.

1775 Coylton - Coylton
James McClatchie born 0ct 1741 married Marion McIlavail in Coylton on 2 June 1775. James parents were John McClatchie and Janet Caldwell (of Slair parish) they married in 1734 in Croylin(??). James and Marion had a daughter Mary, bapt 26 Sept 1777. She married John Maitland in St Quivox in 1793. See also St Quivox entry

Agnes Mcquater? - Coylton
Agnes was born arounf 1838 in Coylton, Ayrshire, Scotland I think. She married Gavin Graeme of Dalry, Scotland. Her parents are Andrew McWaters and Margaret Johnstone. PLease help if you might have any more information.

Boyd - Craigie
Mary Boyd baptised Craigie 1779. Her father was William Boyd. I have not been able to find the name of her mother, or to trace further back.

Calderwood, Ayrshire - Craigie
Does anyone have info relating to a Robert Calderwood shown at Helenton Mill, Symington age 68 in 1941?DOB abt 1773.He was a miller who married Margaret Wilson 1799. Children: Elizabeth born Symington, siblings were born in Craigie - James, Janet, Andrew, Adam, Margaret, Jean, John, William, David, Alexander and Walter (died Perclewan, Dalrymple 1903).Is there any connection with the Calderwoods of Fenwick?

Reid of Adamhill - Craigie
I am researching history of John Reid born 2.5.1836 at Adamhill. Married Mary Young of Whitburn on 5.8.1870.Father David Reid born 13.8.1793 at Adamhill who married Agnes Struthers. born 10.10.1800 at Sandbed Farm, Sorn. John and ary emigrated to NZ and are my greatgrandparents. Can anybody give me any more information about this family. When did they come to Adamhill and from where, etc. Have visited Adamhill but present owner only knows as far back as 1900. thank you

McClatchie or McLatchie - Craigie
Hi, through the help of some kind relatives I have some information on Thomas Mc(C)latchie who married Mary YOUNG and whose children (James 1798) and Jannet (1793) were born in Monckton but the family seem to have resided in and around Craigie in later generations. James married Jean GRAY before 1822 when their eldest child Thomas was born in Craigie - their 7th child William (1837) was my husband's ancestor - he married Agnes RALSTON and moved to Campbelltown. Are there any Mc(C)latchies still in the Craigie area I wonder? More than collecting names and dates, I'd like to find out more about their lives and the history of the village.

Cronberry - Cronberry
My grandfather James Tonner,was born in the mining village of Cronberry in 1896. His parents were John Tonner , a coal miner. His mother Ellen (Hughes). Any information on the people or the Village welcome.

Crosshill Farm - Crosshill
I'm searching for any information on Cross Hill Farm in the late 1850s to the early 1900s. In particular, the Campbells who resided there around 1901 including Robert CAMPBELL and Thomas Murdoch CAMPBELL. They had three servants including a Jeannie Kinneburgh. Any information would be gratefully received.

Miners' rows near Crosshouse - Crosshouse
I am researching the Cooks and Goldies who were miners around this area and I am interested in the location of the old miners rows - Hemphill, Thornton, Plann, Busbie, Southook, Neiphill etc.

McEwan, McKinnon of Old Cumnock - Cumnock
John McEwan, birthdate unknown, married Jane Kennedy McKinnon on July 16, 1875 at Old Cumnock. She was born in 1855. Need to find the parents, siblings, birthplaces of both John McEwan and Jane McKinnon.

Lang Robertson MacMillan - Cumnock
Langs, Robertsons, Macmillans from Cumnock 1800s or earlier. PLease get in touch if you have any relatives with these names pre 1900 - I have too many to list here. Thanks.

Mccubbin - Dailly
My James Mccubbin Died 1822 and his wife Janet McBlain are buried in (New) Dailly churchyard.Thomas was born at Brunston,(Old) Dailly in 1745. The family later moved to Maybole and were weavers there.Does this ring any bells with anyone?

Alexander-Jackson family - Dailly
Looking for information on the Hugh Alexander-Mary Jackson family. Married in 1815 in Dailly. Children Wylie, Janet, Mary, William, James and Hugh. Hugh born in Ireland. Found in 1841 census living in Glenwells, Dailly.

searching for decendants of Hughey Alexander - Dailly
I am searching for information on my paternal grandfather, he immigrated to the US and had an active farm in New Milford Pa. He had two sons Robert and Henry. The childrens mothers name was Edith Seamans, any information would be greatly appreciated. I want to know more of my Irish heritage for myself as well as my children. This is all the information my father could give me as his parents were divorced when he was an infant. Thank YOu

McCreadie - Dailly
Looking for pictures of THE TOLL Also looking for information on the Low Stables near The Toll, any pictures of Dailly in the early to mid 1900's My mother was Elizabeth (Bessie) McCreadie daughter of James & Jane McCreadie who at one time lived at The Toll. My mother & father Alex Mackenzie also lived at The Toll around 1927.My brother Jack was born at The Low Stables. My mother's brother Alex McCreadie & sister Jean McBride also lived in Dailly. My grandfather James (Jimmie ) McCreadie peddled fruit & vegetables with his horse Queen Elizabeth

scott william cathcart - Dailly
Looking for decendents of william cathcart scott last address was main street dailly, then married and moved to fife ( lochore ) had a sister named Jean and a brother named Archie. I am his son who lives in australia but dad never talked about his family he has passed away so i would like to find out if anf relations live there. He had twin sons and a daughter and are all living in australi he mirgrated here in 1963 but i do not know when he left ayrshire.he would have been 74years old.

Rennie's and Copland's - Dailly
I believe my ggg/grandparents came from the Dailly area in the 1800's they were Samuel Rennie nad Margaret Copland, part of the family then moved to Carlisle, anyone have any info about either family.

DALBLAIR ROAD, AYR - Dalblair
Found 1905 MARGARET ROSE SIMM, parents, ROBERT AND SARAH ANN SIMM. Possible siblings LEONARD SIMM 1903, ROBERT SIMM 1900. Any descendants, Any information on the Simm family gratefully received. Viv

BARR FAMILY - Dalgarven
TRYING TO TRACE MEMBERS OF THE BARR FAMILY (HUGH BARR /JEAN JOHNSON) SOME OF THEIR CHILDREN WERE BORN IN AND AROUD DALGARVEN. 1790'S TO EARLY 1800'S.

Re Reading Room & Library - Dalmellington
From Cassells Gazetteer c1896 Dalmellington Ayr NB : 1891 Population : 1,395 - Has a reading room and library

Looking for information on Kirk/McCulloch - Dalmellington
William Kirk, born Oct. 23, 1825, Father John Kirk, Mother Agnes McCulloch Kirk, County Ayr, Commumnity Dalmellington-Baptismal records "John Kirk had his thirdchild and second son by his wife Agnes McCulloch born Oct. 11, 1825, named William", Church of Scotland

Macdonald - Dalmellington
William MACDONALD, born in Dalmellington about 1814, married Mary DUFF of Dalrymple, they lived in Girvan about 1840 when first child Thomas was born, migrated to County Durham. Other children William, Margaret, and John. Would like to learn about the ascendents of both William and Mary.

david halliday 1859 - Dalmellington
seeking information on David halliday who worked at Craigengillan Estate in the 1880's .Married Margaret Rome Hughes in 1883 and had 8 children.Annie Jane Sarah Margaret John Mary David and James who attended Dalmellington school .

Barr Family - Dalry
robert cunningham barr was born 16 jan 1860 bleeze road dalry and married jane hill on 27 june 1879 at dalry. their children hugh,mary dec.,robert, alexander, james, david, rachel, john and agnes who according to the 1881 census were residing at sharon st., dalry. hugh and david migrated to australia, to my knowledge the rest stayed in scotland. robert cunningham barr's father was hugh barr born 1834, who married agnes cunningham on 7 sept 1855 at dalry and according to the 1881 census were residing at manse close dalry, and had the following children..james b1856, robert b1860, hugh b1862,jean b1865, david b 19/2/1867, henry b 9/4/1869, agnes b4/6/1870, maggie b1876 and elizabeth b1877.

Duncan Mcdougall, Mcgowan, Campbell, Maitland - Dalry
Duncan McDougall lived at Main Sy, Dalry ( possibly married from there in 1857. Died and buried in Dalry in 1907. Connections also to Campbell and Maitland



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