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

Robert Reid c1843 - Dalrymple
Hello, I am looking for information on Robert Reid who was born sometime around 1853/63 in Dalrymple Ayrshire, he came to Australia with his brother James - Date unknown. He Married later in life to Eva May Cox in 1914 York Western Australia and had 1 son Robert in 1915. My mother always said Grandad( Robert-1915) said she was the first lass born to his family for 4 generations. We believe Robert Reid's father was also Robert Reid, but this is only hearsay and makes tracking the family so much harder, any help? Please!

Dalrymple School - Dalrymple
My mother, then Miss Elizabeth Park, taught at Dalrymple school from 1929 or 1930 until 1936. Do any of her pupils remember or does anyone have any school photos from that time?

Ellen Johnston (Johnson?) c1788 Dalrymple - Dalrymple
Hello can anyone please help me, I`m trying to find information on Ellen Johnston (Johnson?) born c1788 Dalrymple Ayrshire. She married Samuel Downey born c1788 Wigtown Scotland they married in 1809, I don`t know where)) but their Son James Downey was born on 09/06/1809 in Alnwick Northumberland and was baptised in Berwickshire.They then moved to Sunderland,Durham. I have all the info I need on James Downey and all the family in Sunderland but know nothing about Ellen and who her parents were. Can anyone help me please. Thank you Eileen Armstrong

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

Chapman and Findlay - Darvel
I am looking for information on ancestors or descendants of Samuel Chapman and Helen Findlay who were married in Loudoun in 1806. Samuel came from Ireland and Helen was born in Galston. They had at least 7 children that I think were born in Darvel. The family appear on the 1841 census in Larkhall. Helen died before 1851. Samuel married Mary Ann Smith in 1853 in Camlachie, Glasgow and died in Springburn, Glasgow in 1867.

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

Love, Galt - Dreghorn
Looking for info on Gabriel Galt (born Kilmaurs 1730) who married Ann Love (B 1736) in Dreghorn on July 31st 1761. They had many children including my GGG grandmother Ann Galt born 1781.

Robert Dunlop - Dreghorn
Looking for the parents and the birth of Robert Dunlop who Married Ann Galt on the 15th April 1803 in Dreghorn

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?

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?

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.

Templehouse Gemmills - Dunlop
Looking for info on ancestors who were the Templehouse Gemmills. Also need info on the branch that went to Thorne Farm, especially father of David Gemmell, married to Margaret Anderson, who I think was also a David.

Neil/Fraser - Dunlop
Am trying to find out about Elspeth Fraser (known as Eppie) who married John Neil, dont know when or dates of birth, Elspeth was the daughter of Catherine Love's cousin (Catherine was my grandmother). Any help would be much appreciated

McCrindle & Garey - Dunure
John McCrindle born Dunure 1837 who married Annie Garey (Gayrie, Gairie?) in 1874 - my g-g grandparents. Their children were James (b/ 1873?), John (b/1874), Jessie (b/1877) and Annie (b/1885). Looking for more info.

Fingland Families - Fenwick
A number of my ancestors lived in Fenwick, Ayrshire. William Fingland b 1840 in Closeburn, Dumfries married Jane Highet and had ten little Finglands, nine boys and one girl. William's father was James Fingland and I can't find him anywhere exceptthe 1841 Census for Closeburn,Dumfries. If anyone can help with any information I'd really appreciate it. Regards Jan

Warnockland - Fenwick
I am researching my Paternal line of WRIGHT,and am very keen to make contact with other Family Members, in NZ and abroad. My Great Grandfather,Peter Gemmill WRIGHT,(b.1839.)(12 children NZ) and his younger brother,Thomas WRIGHT,(5 sons NZ) immigratedto South Otago, New Zealand 1860c. I have a considerable amount of information on the New Zealand lines but I would like to complete the Tree as much as possible before putting it into print. This family of WRIGHT farmed at Warnockland for around 4generations.

Adamson - Fenwick
Names: Adamson

Reid, Boyd - Fenwick
Robert Reid married Mary Boyd 1802. Son William born 1803; he married Mary Hamilton in Galston 1832. Would be interested to hear from any relatives.

REID/BARCLAY - Fenwick
My gggrandfather John REId was born in FENWICK circa 1815. He married Mary Barclay at High Parish PAISLEY in 1845. John REID was a miller and the family lived at MONTGRENNAN before migrating to Tasmania (Australia)circa 1856 with children William REID, Janet REID and Elizabthe REID (Elizabeth died on the voyage). John REID's father was said to be a miller at Rowallan Mill. I have a booklet 'Annals of Fenwick' which lists a John REID as signatory to a petition regarding the Corn Laws. Does anyone know this family?

Charles Findlay & Jean Lemont or Limont - Fenwick
I am searching for any information regarding James Findlay, born 22 January 1836 & Margaret Paton, born in 1840, the daughter of John Paton and Margaret Morton, both from Kilmarnock. James' parents were Charles Findlay (born in 1792) & Jean Lemont or Limont, who married in Dreghorn, Ayrshire, Scotland, on 7 April 1821. They had 7 children:- 1) - Jean Findlay, born 12 May 1822, 2) - John Findlay, born 30 April 1824, 3) - Robert Findlay, born 7 June 1826, 4) - Charles Findlay, born 25 July 1828, 5) - Margaret Findlay, born 10 February 1831, 6) - Mary Findlay, born 13 May 1833, 7) - James Findlay, born 22 January 1836, died 8.11.1917. All were born in the Parish of Fenwick, Strathclyde, Scotland. Following their marriage in Kilmarnock in 1862, James & Margaret immigrated the same year to New Zealand on the ship "The Grassmere". Brothers John and Charles Findlay, had already come to New Zealand and were farming at North Taieri, Dunedin, where they were joined by James in 1862. Do you have any of the above names in your Family Tree? Best wishes from New Zealand, Logan Shortt.

FENWICK - Fenwick
Mary Millar,Born to Hugh Miller and Elizabeth Parker (Glaister,Fenwick) 1752

Miller - Fenwick, Glaister - Fenwick
Kilmaurs Churchyard: by William Millar, Grenada, West Indies, fa Hugh M d ?.7.182(4) a 73 y, mo Jean ....... d ?.5.1830 a 69 y, bros John M d Ireland 24.7.1817 a 30 y, George M d 22.6.1829 a 39 y, Robert M d inf; ab William Millar d Grenada 23.3.1833 a 32 y; John Muir, late Gatehead, d 29.12.1880 a 86 y, w Elizabeth Miller d 27.4.1867 a 72 y, da Elizabeth Muir Thomson d Shawfield, Prestwick 15.3.1889 a 66 y.

Miller Parker - Kilmaurs, Rushaw, Kilmarnock, Gatehead - Fenwick
Kilmaurs Marriages 1688-1820 OPR 598/1 Item 3: July 17th 1737. The which Day Hugh Miller in Rushaw in the parish of Kilmarnock and Elizabeth Parker daughter to James Parker in Gatehead in this parish gave up their names to be proclaimed in order to marriage. July 15th 1737. Kilmarnock Parish Register.

fisherton church - Fisherton
My GGrandparents were married in Fisherton on 1/6/1854 then sailed from Liverpool 9/6/1854 and I would like a photograph of the church if there was one available.

cemeteries around Fullwood - Fullwood
What cemeteries would be used by people living in Fullwood/Gallowberry in the early to mid 1800's? Were all the cemeteries associated with a particular church?

Re Library & Reading Rooms - Galston
From Cassell's Gazetteer c1896 Galston Ayr NB ; 1891 Population : 6,408 - Has 2 temperance halls, and Brown's Institute containing library,reading and amusement rooms.

Rev George Smith & Marion Freer - Galston
Looking for more details on Rev George Smith and his wife Marion Freer. Rev Smith was minister of Galston Parish church from 1778- 1823. Rev Smith and Marion Freer were married at St Cuthberts Edinburgh 20 April 1782. Robert Louis Stevenson was their gt grandson. Trying to chase dates of birth for both parties.

Reid, Hamilton - Galston
William Reid (bp. Fenwick 1803) married Mary Hamilton in Galston 1832. Mary was from the Parish of Riccarton. They are my great-great-grandparents. Would be interested to hear from any relatives.

Hamilton / Kennedy - Galston
James Hamilton married Mary Kennedy in or before 1811. Further details unknown, but may have been in or near Galston. They are my 4xgt grandparents. I haven't been able to find any more information. I would be interested to hear from anyone who can tell me more.

James McLellan - Galston
James Young McLellan was born in Galston in 1860. His parents were John McLellan and Margaret Young. His siblings were John, Margaret, Sarah, David, Mary Agnes, Jane and Robert. I am looking for any information on the McLellan family from Galston.

Freer, Frere or Froer - Galston
I am looking to find the family of my 2x gt Grandfather who had the middle name of FREER (but also down as FRERE and FROER). He was GEORGE FREER SOMERVILLE and was born Scotland 1843. I think moved to London by 1861. Possibly FREER was the maiden name of his mother. AS there is another FREER entry on this board, I thought it mght be the best place to post! Thanks.

BAIRD BINGHAM - Galston
MARY BAIRD MARRIED JOHN BINGHAM 1871 GALSTON. THEY HAD TWO CHILDREN CHRISTINA b.1871 AND ROBERT EDGAR BINGHAM b. 1873. LOOKING FOR ANY RELATIONS/INFORMATION ON EITHER MARY OR JOHN. MARY AND JOHN MARRIED A FEW WEEKS BEFORE THEIR FIRST CHILD WAS BORN. TRYING TO ESTABLISH WHERE JOHN WAS IN 1871. WOULD BE GRATEFUL FOR ANY INFORMATION.

family search - Galston
searching for information on the McAdam, Macadam, family,my great grandfather John Brown Macadam was in Galston in the early 1900s