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.

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

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.

Hugh Shimmons 1823?-1891 - Gatehead
Trying to trace details of my 3 x great grand-father who was born in County Down c.1923 and died in Gatehead 4th May 1891. His wife was Agnes Paton or McCrindle and in 1881 they lived in Tarbolton

William Sloan - Hurlford
Hi, my maiden name is Josephine Sloan Woodburn, I am interested in details conscerning a William Sloan (born 1831) married to Mary McCulloch (born 1840) they were married around 1859. I am interested in where William Sloan above was born, and any further details about him. Thanks, Joyce.

sloans abroad - Hurlford
Hi.I'm seeking information on Sloan sisters of my Mother any relatives who may have news. They emigrated to America between 1910or after their names were Janet ,Mary, & i believe Barbara Sloan they would be in their twenty's or a little earlierwould appreciate anyone with any news. Joyce

Spark And Miller - Irvine
Bryce Spark married Agnes Miller. Son William bapt 14/02/1692(93)Irvine. He married Jean Meikle. Their daughter bapt Irvine30/08/1724

Mackie And Carnacham - Irvine
Adam Mackie married Jean Carnacham. Daughter Elizabeth Mackie born/bapt Irvine 17/06/1764. Connections with Kenneth and Spark families

Barrow - Irvine - Irvine
I am looking for any of my Barrow ancestors in Irvine Ayrshire.

Old Parish Church:- Headstones - Irvine
I have in my posession a copy of the Monumental Inscriptions for Irvine Old Parish Churchyard. If I can assist anyone in their research feel free to contact me.

Irvine Hall Family - Irvine
My ancestors family arrived in Irvine from Newton on Ayr, about 1832 and established a plumbing (Tinsmith) business in 1834 which lasted until 1959. It was latterly situated in the High Street. If any of your Hall ancestors were from Irvine and wereplumbers, please get in touch.

Harris Ewart - Irvine
Andrew Ewart Harris born 1845 Irvine, Ayrshire. Married Maria Stephenson 1871 Dunedin, New Zealand. Died 1914 Reefton, New Zealand. Parents John Harris and Jane Ewart. Brother Adam Harris

pailey south school 1947 to 1957 - Irvine
i'm looking for classmates who had mr cuthill as our home room teacher....around 1954 to 1957 also i was in the 27th.boys brigade aroung that time.

Cotton Row Irvine - Irvine
Trying to find info. on Thomas Irvin and Sarah Gordon married in 1866 at Inch Parish Stranraer Wigtownshire I have them in 1881 census in Irvine Any info. please. Thanks

Curdy the Baker - Irvine
Looking for old phographs of Curdy the Baker shop at the bottom of Loudon Street near the railway station before the Mall was built. Cullen the Butcher was next door, and Maggie Hunters pub was across the street.

Garven/McClemment - Irvine
I am interested in any Garvens especially descendants of Thomas Garven and Ann McClemment 1700 onwards, from Irvine.

Cowan & Reid - Irvine
Looking for any info. on the following: Andrew Cowan, Jane Murray Reid Cowan, John Cowan, Duncan McDougall Cowan, Catherine McDougall Cowan and Margaret Cowan, all born Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland, and were the children of Lilias Reid and William Cowan, who I think were from Dalry.

Nisbet & Wilson - Irvine
Looking for any info. about Jane Nisbet, daughter of William Nisbet and Susan Wilson from Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland, she married Andrew Cowan on 8/6/1877 in Troon.

Kerr/Stewart - Irvine
Looking for information about my great grandfather Martin Kerr and his wife Ellen Kerr (nee Stewart). They were both born in 1858 and he died in 1922. Ellen died in 1914. Any information would be appreciated

marriage - Irvine
Am looking for any info on g g g grandparents William galt married Jacobina Ferguson 28th January 1821 in irvine.

Kerr/Nobel, Ayrshire - Irvine
Seeking information on Robert Kerr and Catherine Nobel. Their son, Martin, married Ellen Duff Stewart in 1887. Any information appreciated

reid sheddan dale - Irvine
seeking information on John Reid born Irvine, 1826 son of William Reid and Helen Gillespie and John Sheddan Dale born Irvine 1826 son of Alexander Dale and Elizabeth Carr. Both buried in Ballarat, Australia in 1864 and 1904. Mary Sheddan being John Dale's grandmother.

genealogy by genetics - Irvine
I am interested in finding Y DNA matches, especially in 37 or 67 marker tests as performed by Family Tree DNA, in order to find my most recent common ancestor with unknown Scottish cousins. I have close matches with some Muirs that were born in Ayrshire, Kirkpatricks in Dumphries, Alexanders in Lanarkshire.These matches aren't close enough to find a common ancestor as yet but exciting advances in genetics may make this possible in the not too distant future (he says optimistically).

McLean - Irvine
Looking for William Mclean who emigrated to NZ. Married Sarah Maria Miller in 1875 in Dunedin NZ. He is listed as a Master Mariner in 1896 in NZ

Barclay, Peebles - Kilbirnie
Looking for info on James Barclay married Janet Peebles in Kilbirnie in 1824; children Janet and James (James later married Ann Robertson). Also another couple, James Barclay and Janet Peebles married in Kilbirnie in 1765, Trying to link these two branches! Thanks.

James Sellars/Agnes Ferguson Marriage - Kilbirnie
I am looking for information regarding Sellars/ Fegusson marriage in Riccarton 1863. I believe that James married Agnes this year and that their son James Fergusson Sellars born Jan 30, 1863, a daughter, Margaret Ferguson Sellars was born May 1865 and another daughter Jeanie Fegusson Sellers was born in 1868.

McKenzie / Carlin - Kilbirnie
I am looking for information on Mathew Hunter McKenzie who married Catherine Winters Carlin and lived in 23 high street and before that at the longbar in davidson ave. Any information on their parents etc. would be highly appreciated.

John Kenney - Kilmarnock
Looking for John Kenney b abt 1829 Kilmarnock. Married Jane or Jean Farquhar 7th July 1848 in Kilmarnock. Daughter of George Farquhar and Ann Wallace.

Barnes-kilmarnock, Ayrshire - Kilmarnock
Samuel BARNES b.1858 Kilmarnock married Sarah MURRAY. 5 children: Samuel, John, Robert, Margaret & James. Family moved to Govan, Glasgow about 1882.

Brown or Daly - Kilmarnock
My Father passed away on November 28 2003, and I am looking for his brother John Daly to inform him of Dad's passing and have not had much success. Dad (William Duncan Daly) was born in Kilmarnock in the County of Ayr at 00:55 hrs on June 01, 1927to Elizabeth Brown the wife of John Daly, (Steel Worker) Who were married on July 04, 1925 at Kilmarnock. The address of the birth was 49 Strand Street, Kilmarnock. Recently I became aware Dad also had other siblings, although I only know the firstnames of his other brothers and sisters. I do not know the order of their births. John Daly (mentioned above), Greta Daly, James Daly and Doreen Daly (deceased). I hope that this increases my chances of locating any or all of my Aunt or Uncles. My thanks to anyone with information on any of the above, I hope to hear from my relatives soon. (Mr.Ian Stewart Kippen Daly).

Crawford Fullerton Glover - Kilmarnock
My husband's grandfather was Crawford Fullerton Glover who emigrated to Sydney from New Zealand in the early 1900s. His father went to the goldfields in NZ. I have traced another Crawford Fullerton Glover who was born in Kilmarnock, Scotland in 1824.Does anyone know who went to NZ to produce my husband's line and when and the relationship to the C.F. Glover born 1824?

McINTYRE in Kilmarnock - Kilmarnock
My gt-g'parents, William McINTYRE & Elizabeth Galt JOHNSTONE married at 8 East Netherton St Kilmarnock 22 Aug 1873. He was a coalminer, she a bonnet knitter, both of Glencairn Square. Does anyone know name/location of coal pits near there where he may have been working?

Struthers Family - Kilmarnock
My mum was Margaret Struthers, born Kilmarnock around 1920. Sisters Jean and May. Married James Murray. Children Ian (born 1940), Norah (born 1942) and Alastair (me, born 1957) Interested in tracing relatives or family connections.

joseph mccubbin - Kilmarnock
Looking for information on joseph mccubbin (aka cunnungham)b. c1850 married to marion mcintosh b.1853 in Kilmarnock. Had children anne, john and robert. John married mary murdoch burnside hay. They had 11 children and lived in kilmarnock until the 1920's when they moved to austalia. Their oldest son Joe stayed. My father (john's grandson) seems to think his mccubbins came from ireland.

Hunter and Clark surnames - Kilmarnock
Proclomation of marriage of Robert Hunter and Margaret Clark at Kilmarnock Church in 1822 Need help in finding where they where born and at least both fathers names

Kean family in Kilmarnock - Kilmarnock
Would anyone have any details of Hugh Kean whose father was james Kean.Hugh was born from what I understand in Kilmarnock in 1846/47 his father was said to have been a Miner.He used the name Kean but I was told that it had changed from Kane.From aged20 I know his history but can find nothing for the family before that date.