Re Library & Reading Room - Dalry
From Cassells Gazetteer c1896 Dalry Ayr NB : 1891 Population : 8,164 - has a library and reading room.

Gavin Graeme - Dalry
Looking for Gavin Graeme and Family. His Parents are Robert Graeme Birth Unknown and his mother is Jean Barclay and her birth was in 1820. Gavin Was Born in 1840 and Married 3 Times. Last Wife was Agnes McQuater But I think the last name is wrong.Any help woul be Great thankyou.

Jackson, Fenwick James - Dalry
Fenwick ( Findlay ) b.July 22/1921.Mother was Mary Boles married James Jackson .Lived in Dalry.There are 8 siblings. Would like to do family tree .Anyone with info , would be greatly appreciated.

ALEXANDER HILL - Dalry
SEEKING INFORMATION ON ALEXANDER HILL WHO WAS BORN IN DALRY ABOUT 1834 AND WAS MARRIED TO A MARGARET RAY (OR COULD HAVE BEEN RAE OR MCCRAE). THEY HAD A DAUGHTER JANE WHO WAS BORN IN IRELAND IN 1880.

JAMES BARR - Dalry
SEEKING INFORMATION ON JAMES BARR WHO MARRIED JEAN ADAM OR COULD HAVE BEEN ADAMS. THEY HAD FIVE CHILDREN- HUGH BORN 16 FEB 1835 HUGH BORN 16 NOV 1830 HENDRY BORN 18 NOV 1832 JAMES BORN 20 DEC 1836 OR 1837 ADAMBARR BORN 9 APR 1839

lorna phillipson re mcguigan - Dalry
am seeking any information on mcguigan,boyce my father patrick mcguigan(decesed) his mother jean a boyce and his father patrick mcguigan both decesed i would like to do my family tree he has 1 sister jean any information would be fantasic

crichton - Dalry
Looking for more information on a David Crichton and more importantly a William Crichton who married in New Zealand. dates from 1805-1900?

Reid, Wilson - Dalry
William Reid married Janet nee Wilson 1837. Children Jane married John Smart, Thomas came to New Zealand, Hugh and William.

Mackie, Crawford, Daly, Johnson, Melville, Park - Dalry
Wlm Mackie m Elizabeth Crawford 1819 Dalry. Son Wlm b-1823 Dalry m Margaret Daly c-1824 Kilwinning, dau of John Daly and Elizabeth Johnson. John Mackie b 1829 Dalry m Margaret Melville c-1829 dau of John Melville and Jane Park. Younger generation to Australia. Any connections appreciated.

Houston - Dalry
Looking for any info on Houston families from Dalry, Ayrshire. In particular Mary Houston married Dugald Blue and emmigrated to New Zealand. Looking for the rest of her family.

HOUSTON - Dalry
John & Jane HOUSTON - 11 Children = Jessie (Dalry); Jane m John BARR (Dalry); Mary m Dugald BLUE (NZ);Margaret m David BEVERIDGE (Dalry); Elizabeth (Dalry); Agnes m David CRICHTON (Essex?); Annie (Liverpool); Martha m John CRICHTON (Essex); John (Boer War); Jemima m John HODGE (Essex & Aust); and Rebecca.

CROYDON HALL - Dalry
Anyone heard of Croydon Hall Or it could be Condon Hall near Dalry. Home of the Houstons.

Elizabeth Boyle - Dalry
I need some background information on Elizabeth Boyle. She was born in Dalry on May 12, 1848. I have no records of her fathers name or mother. I do know her mother died between 1862 and 1866. Elizabeth moved to the US with her father after her mothers death. I need some help here.

Reid - Dalry
James Reid born 1825 in Dalry, Ayr, Scotland married Margaret (unknown), their children were Lilias and Marrion. Any further info. please would be appreciated.

Boyd, Robert - Dalry
I am looking for information on Robert Boyd from Dalry. Robert was married to Anne Guthrie and they had a family of 11 children, James, Ann, John, William, Janet, Mary, Thomas, Martha Galloway, Andrew, Andrew and Archibald Campbell. Robert's father and mother were James and Mary Boyd nee McTier. I would like to know more about Robert's parents too, they were from Dalrymple.

Hill and Ward in Dalry - Dalry
I would like any information on James Hill b abt 1821 and Sarah Ward b abt 1827 both b in Ireland. They lived in Dalry and 3 daughters, Jessie, Sarah and Mary

Hill and Burns in Dalry area - Dalry
I believe Robert Hill was a schoolmaster in the Dalry area. He was married to Elizabeth Burns, both born in the early 1800`s in Ireland.Two places mentioned are Highfields and Auchaengree. Thanks.

The Den, Barkip - Dalry
In the 1940`s there was an old house at Barkip on the road between Beith and Dalry, opposite a co-op store (Danny in charge). In the 1850`s I believe a Hull family lived there. In the late 1800`s Mary (Hamilton) and Peter Holmes raised their family in it. I do`nt know when they moved in but Jessie (Hill) and James Holmes were there in the 1940`s. If this brings back any memories, I would love to hear from you. Thanks.

Hainey - Dalry
Looking for information about Thomas Hainey and his wife Ester McIntire / McIntyre. Thomas d. 1865 and is buried there. Where in Ireland did they come from? Known children are Elizabeth, Hugh, Catherine, George, Thomas.

Henderson - Dalry
I am trying to contact any descendants of John Snodgrass Henderson who was a baker, living on Vennal Street in Dalry until at least 1901. His wife's name was Margaret. They had 6 sons & 4 daughters. William was my grandfather. He left Dalry in 1915.

Smith, pit death Dalry - Dalry
Patrick Smith, born Ireland c1834,crushed in mining accident Dalry 1883. Married 1st to Margaret Dinsmore or Dunsmuir. After her death he married Jane Quales or Quails who was a widow. Son Robert became Provost of Kilwinning

Crawford - Dalry
John Crawford m. Agnes Gilliland son James Crawford b. 1830 Auchinleck m. Margaret MacKie d.o.m. 3l5.1851 Dalry...of Vennel Street Dalry... Ayr...

McCann, Miles - Dalry
I am researching information on my GGGrandparents, Miles and Margaret(McShane) McCann. They were both born in N. Ireland but emigrated to Dalry,Ayrshire,Scotland about 1845. Children were, Alice,Mary,John,Patrick and Margaret. Miles died on July 7,1869 and is buried in Dalry cemetery. Miles'daughter,Alice,was my Grandmother. Any help greatly appreciated. Trudy

LOOKING FOR JAMES BLAIR - Dalry
JAMES BLAIR was married to ELIZABETH McBAIN in Cowdenbeath Fife in 1887. He was born in DALRY AYRSHIRE in 1862/3 and died at age 40 at 204 high street linlithgow, west lothian.His father also named, JAMES is the missing piece of the jigsaw.He was married to a MARGARET CORBETT.Assuming he was from Dalry? Any information on them would be really appreciated. Many thanks, David.

Hugh Dempster - Dalry
I am looking for information on Hugh Dempster who lived in Dalry and was born around 1882. He possibly migrated to Australia around the turn of the century or early 1900's. Any information would be highly appreciated, thanks

Gilbert - Dalry
Looking for information on the gilberts who lived in dalry and any known relatives of John and jeannie Gilbert ms Millar.

Avondale Cottage - Dalrymple
I was born in Avondale Cottage in 1929. What is its history?

Houston - Dalrymple

Dalrymple, Lindston,1850s - Dalrymple
looking for info on Lindston farm or Thomas McGowan& Christina Martin who were farm servants there and married in 1856. Thank you

muir - Darvel
looking for anyone knowing the muirs of randlcoup road darvel david muir rose muir

Peter Hunter - Darvel
We are trying to find forebears of Peter Hunter, Parents owned? " Hillend " farm at Darvel, Peter died 14th Oct 1869, Married Agnes Cleland in Darvel,28th May 1858, born approx 1830 + or - ??,Appears to be the son of Peter etc etc but not sure, Can anyone help? please, and Thankyou from across the other side of the world in New Zealand.

Morton of Greenholm,Darvel - Darvel
My 2xggrandfather Thomas MORTON b. 14 Nov 1819 and registered in the Loudon Parish. He married Janet/Jessie WOODBURN on 4 Jun 1842 in same Parish. I know of two children James & William, but have recently been told there were others. William was killed in a horse accident aged 19 years and James went on to marry and have issue of 9. I am willing to share my research and looking for others with an interest in this family who arrived in South Australia Nov. 1847. Glenys in South Oz.

Wynn , Mair, Ross - Darvel
Seeking information about Edward Wynn and Janet Mair. Edward was a weaver. Their daughter Marianne Wallace was born at Darvel in 1824. In the 1841 and 1851 census the family was at Eaglesham. Marianne married Archibald Ross a cotton spinner at Eaglesham in 1850. Any information appreciated

Doura / Hourah - Doura
Hi can anyone help me? I thought I was looking for a villiage near Dalry called Hourah but could it be Doura? This was back in 1881 so things can change. Many thanks - Jenny

Bennie & McConnell ancestors - Dreghorn
Janet Stewart McConnell b.5-7-1864 daughter of David & Janet McConnell (nee Stewart).Looking for info on this family. Janet S> McConnell m. John Bennie 1-7-1881 Dreghorn. Any help appreciated.

White family - Dreghorn
Janet White of Dreghorn married John McLauchland 1794 in Stevenston. Can anyone find anything about the White family, her parents or siblings?

McConnell from Dreghorne - Dreghorn
Looking for info on Mcconnell famlies in Dreghorn,Kilmarnock,or Dundonald and area.Any help would be much appreciated.1800's

Martin, Gough, Milligan - Dreghorn
Looking for family info on descendents of David Martin (1852 - 1879) and Catherine Law (1874 to 1924) of Dreghorn, Crosshouse, Kilmaurs www.freewebs.com/martinayrshire

McCulloch - Dundonald
Martha Mcculloch born 1912 daugter of Thomas McCulloch and Margaret Irvine.

Henry, Cockburn, Wilson, Gibson - Dundonald
David Henry married Mareon Cockburn 1806. I have not been able to find David's parents. Mareon's parents Laurence Cockburn and Margaret Allason. Laurence was born in Dundonald. His father was William Cockburn, who may have married Janet Wilson. Suggested names for William's parents are Robert Cockburn (b.1692) and Elizabeth Gibson.

Matheson, McAulay - Dundonald
Searching for Janet McAulay, married John Matheson 1854. Had children, malcom, Cathrine, Duncan, Neil, Angus, Norman and Mary. Mary married John Grant, 1885, had 3 children Elizabeth, Jessie Isabella, and James. James is my grandfather. Any infor would be great, im 2nd generation American....all info in Scotland, Ireland, no one left alive here in USA

Can you help - Dundonald
I am loking for John Porter born about 1736 married to Agnes gibson in dundonald around 1760. They have 10 children. Looking for john Porters parents and confirmation of his birth and marriage to Agnes gibson.

Stuart Murdoch - Dundonald
I am the Grandson of David Black Murdoch and Agnes Murdoch who emigrated to South Africa in the 1920's. I am looking for Staurt Murdoch, residing in Dundonald, Ayrshire, Scotland, who was researching the Murdoch family history. I am the son of Stella Maureen Dineley Corbett (Nee Murdoch). Any help in finding Stuart will be greatly appreciated.

Dunlop Marriage? Henry Spiers? - Dunlop
Henry Spiers, also other spellings, b 7.2.1824, chr 6.4.1824, Kinghorn, Fife, married Margaret McDonald, IGI says 1845, DUNLOP, Ayr. On his immigration record to Oz he says he married at Barrhead, in 1847. Well, any other suggestions? Is Dunlop rego district for Barrhead? Or was it in the past? Robyn.Oz.

Speirs James - Dunlop
Robert Speirs and Elizabeth BARR child James. b 21st. Jun 1756, Bridge of Weir, Rfw. He had 3 older brothers, William, Patrick and Robert. All had families, except, it seems, James. Died, war service, hospitalised, anyone know? Robyn.Oz.

Carswell Thomas - Dunlop
Looking for family of my G.G.grandfather. He married Margaret Muir in Dunlop 1793. There were three children, John. B.1794, Allan 1797. Jean 1799.

East Ayrshire families - Dunlop, Stewarton, Kilmaurs - Dunlop
Jean Wyl(l)ie was born in Stewarton in Sept 1821. Her parents were Thomas Wyl(l)ie and Jean Morton who were married at Kilmaurs in Apr 1806. Jean married James Whiteford in Campbeltown in 1849 and they emigrated to Australia in 1852 with their two children, Mary Reid Whiteford and George Whiteford. Jean's siblings were: Margaret, bn 12 Feb 1813, Dunlop; John, bn18 APR 1815, Dunlop; Thomas bn 14 May 1817, Dunlop; David bn 22 June 1819, Stewarton. Margaret married Robert KERR (i) b.1808, m. 25 May 1837(?). Children: Jane b. 1838; Margaret x. 31 May 1840; Mary x. 24 Jul 1842; Robert (ii) b. 16 Nov 1844 m. Elizabeth HAMILTON. Elizabeth HAMILTON b. 1845 d. 16 Jun 1888; Janet x. 18 Apr 1847 m. Archibald GRAY 23 Dec 1875 d. 21 Sep 1935. Archibald GRAY b. 01 Jan 1841 d. 22 Apr 1918 (second wife). John b. 02 Sep 1849; James x. 01 Mar 1852 m. Janet ????? before 1881; Elizabeth x. 25 Jun 1854; Robert (ii) and Elizabeth HAMILTON Children: James b. 1866 d. 5 Jan 1896; Elizabeth b. 1869; Robert (iii) b. 1872; Mary b. 1875 d. 04 Jul 1885; John b. 1878 d. 04 Jul 1885. Thomas Wyl(l)ie farmed at or was associated with Skellyhill (Darvall), Caddle Park or Farm at Ardrossan, and East Muirsheil Farm. Would be very pleased to hear from anybody connected to these families or who knows of/has an interest in the farming families in Ayrshire. Anne

Waterston - Dunlop
The Hugh Waterston family farmed around the Dunlop area in the early 1900s then farmed in England during the World War 11 years. Does anyone remember this family?

Kerr Family in Dunlop - Dunlop
Interested in knowing more about Bryce Kerr, m. 1794 Janet King in Dunlop. Dau. Elizabeth Kerr m. Cuthbert Nairn of Stewarton and Mauchline.

Blackwood Family - Dunlop
James Blackwood (c. Sep 1739 in Dunlop Parish) married Martha Stevenson or Stinson (c. Oct 1728 also of Dunlop Parish). I belive James' parents were Thomas Blackwood and Sarah Stell, and Martha's parents were Robert Stevenson and Ann Spier. I wish to obtain more history of the Blackwoods in Dunlop Parish. My family has a tradition that all boys must include either James or Blackwood as a part of their name. My Great Grand Mother was a Janet Blackwood born Beith 1850 married James Wotherspoon and emmigrated to New Zealand.