Simpson - Sorn
I am researching the Sorn branch of the Simpson family tree, especially William Simpson b. 1754 and his parents Hwgh Simpson and Janet Campbell. Would like to hear from anyone who has these names in their ancestry. Regards Petra

Andrew Young / Swanson / Nailer / Montgomery / Mary - Sorn
Andrew Young b:April 1779-1781 in Scotland. Married Mary____ b: 1805-1806 born Scotland. I have three leads that Andrew married a Mary Swanson Dec. 22 1822 or Mary Nailer June 25 1824 (in Sorn Ayr Scotland) or Mary Montgomery June 16 1827 (in Sore Ayr Scotland). After the two were married the had four children Hugh b: 1827 - 1830 (Scotland) John Young March 1831 (Scotland) Agnes Young b:1832 -1833 (Scotland)and Margaret b:1833-1834 (Scotland). The family left Scotland for Canada in and around 1834 - 1839. There landed and stayed in New Brunswick and then into Binbrook Ontario by the 1851 where in census they had had three more children Andrew b: Feb 8 1939 (New Brunswick) Mary Young b: March 1841 Binbrook Ontario and Jane or Jean Young b: Feb 9 1842 Binbrook Ontario. As you can see I have a lot of information for Canada and Ontario I am looking for Andrew and his wife Mary before they came into Canada.

McKinnell, Thomson, Stewart - Sorn
Jessie Christina Stewart b Feb 3, 1885, Aberfeldy, Parish of Fortingall, County of Perth. Father John Stewart,millwright; mother Helen McDougall. Jessie married Thomas McKinnell Thomson, March 19, 1920 in Toronto, County of York, Canada. Thomas was born about 1895 in Preston Pans. Thomas parents were John Thomson and Sarah Wyllie McKinnell. Sarah was born Oct 7, 1865, Sorn, Ayr, Scotland I am unable to find information on either side of the family. Would like to contact anyone that could help Thank you

Lapraick/Lapriak - Sorn
Looking for any info on James Lapraick born Sorn abt 1766 married Mary Kirkland. Also Helen born 1789,Agnes 1795, Mary 1800 James 1797 he married Janet Templeton in 1823.

Maitland And Mcmeikle - St. Quivox
Have John Maitland married Jean McMeikle 02/03/1772. Son, also John bapt 02/05/1773. Married Mary McClatchie 07/11/1793. Connections also with Coylton and Slair parish. Also with Ardrossan

Martin, Miller, Hamilton - St. Quivox
Alexander MARTIN m Hellen MILLER Mauchline, Ayrshire 9 Sept 1786; their sons William, c 4 Mar 1787 St Quivox, Ayrshire, Alexander c 31 Jul 1791 and James c 24 Feb 1794 St Quivox. Alexander (Millwright/Mechanic) m Julyan HAMILTON Glasgow 7 Oct 1828.

John Paterson - St. Quivox
John Paterson m Mary Simpson Jan 1819. Who were his parents and where did he come from? Also found his son, James Simpson Paterson (b. St Quivox 1823) married Maryann Young, a British citizen born in Jamaica, in St Quivox in 1848. Who were her parents and when and why did they return from the West Indies?

Family history - St. Quivox
I am serching for information on Augustus Bresson Calvert address as Content House St Quivox he was listed as a gentleman his father GEORGE BRESSON CALVERT Gentleman listed at same address wife of AB was Charlotte Percy they married 29/04/1861 Doesanybody know where abouts this house was in St Quivox?

David McColl Lawrie - St. Quivox
Seacrhing for any connections to David Lawrie b. 29.5.1852 in St.Quivox. Married Annie Gracie on 6.6.1873.

Farquhar family, Ayrshire - St. Quivox
My great (x6) grandparents were Hugh FARQUHAR and Jean WILSON, both born c1726 in New Cumnock, Ayrshire. They had a son, John FARQUHAR, born c1751 in New Cumnock who married Jean STEELE, born c1752 perhaps in Ayrshire. John and Jean had 3 sons, all born in Riccarton, Ayrshire, William (c1768), John (c1771), and Robert (c1780). William, who was my great (x4) grandfather married Janet ALEXANDER, born c1770 in Ayrshire. They were married in St Quivox & Newton, Ayrshire, in 1792, and they had 9 children (7 female, 2 male), all of whom were born in St Quivox & Newton: Margaret (c1793), Janet (1795), Flora (1797), Helen (1800), Jean (1802), Agnes (my great x3 grandmother – 1803), Mary (1805), Alexander (1807) and Allan (1808). Mary married James MCKERROW, born c1805 in Cumnock, and they had a son, William MCKERROW, who was born in 1847 in Wales and married Annie PICKLES from Yorkshire. James MCKERROW died in 1881 in Pontypool, so I guess that’s possibly where William was born. Agnes FARQUHAR, my great x3 grandmother married John YOUNG in 1826 in Ayr. John YOUNG was a Supervisor of Excise, and he died in 1878 in St Quivox. Agnes FARQUHAR died in an asylum in Glengall, Ayr, in 1881. They had 3 children, Janet (1827), Grace (1833, Ayr), and Allan (my great great grandfather – c1842). Does anyone have any relevant information, or can I assist anyone who is researching the same people?

Baird, Bicker, Young & Farquhar - St. Quivox
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, 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 Grizel BICKER.

Hunter - Bell Family in Ayrshire - St. Quivox
I am seeking info on James Hunter occpation is baker who was married to Janet Bell on June 29th, 1846 n St. Quivox. Children born to them were, John, Janet and Mary born in Newton, James, Charles and Samuel in St. Qivox and twins Margaret & Eliza, Alexander, Stewart, Robert, twins June & Elizabeth and William all born in Straiton/Patna. I believe James' father may be John Hunter who married Mary Hutchinson on July 28th, 1818 in St. Quivox. I am still trying to determine this as a true connection and am currently basing it solely on the names of John's and Mary's children, William b. 28/081819,James b. 31/03/1822, Margaret b. 13/09/1824, John b. 05/10/1826, David b.18/07/1830,Robert b. 28/02/1833, *Charles Thomson b. 03/09/1837, Alexander b. 15/12/1839. I would appreciate any info on this family.

Morton, Stair, Kilmarnock - Stair
I have a certified copy of a marriage certificate of a Thomas Morton and Janet Rob. Thomas's father was also Thomas - this is dated in the 1700's..Anyone have any information from that era?

Auld Family - Stevenston
Have Alexander Auld married Martha Tumson, daughter Jean ..bapt Feb 1715/16 in Kilwinning. Jean married Robert Spurling 1737 in Kilwinning. See Kilwinning entry

Longridge History - Stevenston
I am stuck! And if anyone has any history about the Longridge Family it would be wonderful. Here's what I have so far. Isabelle Longridge was born Febuary 18th 1902, in Stevenston, in the county of Ayr (short for something else???) She came over to the United Stated and Married Milford James Pulver, on June 12th 1923, in Springwells Michigan. Isabella's father was Samuel LongridgeII, and her mother was Christina MacFadyzen Longridge. Grand Parents were Mary Hamilton Longridge, grand father Unknown ( Fathers Side). Samuel LongridgeI, Mary MacFadyzen Dinning born in Scotland, and also James Dinning, (mothers side). There is alot of missing peices that I would like to find, and also some past history. If anybody has any information, I would appreciate it.

Mclaughland(mclauchlan), white - Stevenston
John McLaughland married Janet White 1794 in Stevenston. Can someone look up record for any more details please?

Lambie of Stevenston - Stevenston
Names: Lambie

Cockburn, Allason - Stevenston
Laurence Cockburn married Margaret Allason in Stevenston 1774. I have not been able to identify Margaret's parents, as several people of the same name were born within a few years. (Laurence born Dundonald.)

Kilmarnock or Stevenston - Stevenston
I am tracing Hugh Mathie from Kilmarnock who married Mary Auld in about 1766. The only one who fits married Mary Armour from Stevenston. Then I found a birth IGI for Mary Auld or Armour born about 1750. Were her parents unmarried that she had either name ? Has anyone else met a similar situation ?

Pllu - Stevenston
I am doing research on the Pllu family, any information or contacts would be appreciated.

Logan - Stevenston
John Orr Alexander Reid Logan, born 1826 married Agnes Campbell McKean. Children were William, Robert, Mary, Catherine, Margaret, John, Joanna, Sarah and Violet. John's parents were William Logan and Mary Reid. Any possible connection appreciated.

McCulloch - Stevenston
I'm researching the McCulloch family. Joseph McCulloch married Mary Cornelius in Stevenston in 1859. The children are Thomas, Mary, Margaret, Elizabeth & Joseph. The children were born in Irvine and Saltcoats. Any information welcome.

MOFFAT - EDGAR - Stevenston
LOOKING FOR DESCENDANTS OF JAMES MOFFAT BORN STEVENSTON, AYRSHIRE, ABT. 1854 WHO MARRIED MARY EDGAR BORN AYRSHIRE ABT. 1854. TWO KNOWN CHILDREN FROM THIS MARRIAGE ARE ROBERT EDGAR MOFFAT BORN 1874 BOYD STREET LOUDOUN PARISH AYRSHIRE AND JAMES MOFFAT BORN ABT. 1877 ENGLAND. ON THE 1881 CENSUS THE FAMILY ARE LIVING IN LANARKSHIRE

WILSON - MOFFAT - Stevenston
JEAN WILSON MARRIED JAMES MOFFAT AT STEVENSTON 1853, STAYED AT BOGLEMART STREET, STEVENSTON. LOOKING FOR DESCENDANTS

Stevenston or Crosshouse - Stevenston
Martins - between 1900 and 1967 there were four cousins all named David Martin in this area - all descended from David Martin (1852 to 1879) born in Riccarton,Ayr. One David married Christina Beattie in Dreghorn in 1922. A second David married Maryann Gracie in Stevenston in 1896. A third David lived in Stevenston (born 1897). The fourth David was born in 1913 in Springvale Place Saltcoats and married Jess Robertson of Saltcoats in 1939. Seeking descendents of any of the Davids.

Annie CLAYBURN (c. 1843/4-09 Aug 1907) - Stevenston
Annie CLAYBURN b.c. 1843/4 in IRE d.09 Aug 1907 in Stevenston, AYR age 63 {aged 63} dau.of John CLAYBURN (c. 1820-Bef. 09 Aug 1907) & Bridget NUGART (c. 1820-Bef. 09 Aug 1907) m. to William DICKSON (c. 1850/1) three children found. Housewife, age 50 1891 census in Stevenston, AYR (-05 Apr 1891) Housewife, 60 1901 census in Stevenston (-31 Mar 1901) address: with husband and sons IRE (c. 1865-c. 1868) {aged 21} with husband and children 115 Ardeer Square Stevenston AYR SCT (-05 Apr 1891) with husband 45 Ardeer Square Stevenston AYR SCT (-31 Mar 1901) from 1891 census - Sons born in Ireland c.1865-1868

Longrigg,Longridge,Hamilton - Stevenston
Mary Hamilton married Samuel Longrigg in Stevenston, Ayrshire. Mary was the daughter of John Hamilton & Jane McGill. Any connections welcome, Annie

Caldow - Stewarton
Adam Caldow married Elizabeth Smith, looking for any of their decentants.

Watson, Henry - Stewarton
John Watson (born Kinross) married Elizabeth Henry in Stewarton 1838. Their son David (b.1876) was my grandfather.

laurie - Stewarton
Researching Robert Laurie who married Rosanna Dougan or Dugan in 1874.They worked in the bonnet making industry.I think some or all the family moved to Leicester before the 1st world war.

Desc. of Caldow / Smith / Gibson /Lamont - Stewarton
Hello I am an Australian descendant of Adam Caldow and Elizabeth Smith of Stewarton. Please get in touch!

MURPHY - Stewarton
I am trying to find my Great Aunt Agnes (1st married to John Gray), and her (second) husband, Sandy Murphy, who I think worked to do with the railways.They lived in the town from about 1944/45. I visited them as a little girl. They had 3 sons (Tom, Alec and John Gray) and a daughter Louise Murphy who at that time would have been in their 20s or 30s Any help much appreciated.

Wyl(l)ie, Morton - Stewarton
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

Nairn Family in Stewarton - Stewarton
Interested in corresponding about Nairn family in Stewarton, dating from Cuthbert Nairn / Nern married 1706. Related: Barr, Dunlop.

Brown's - Stewarton
Looking for any info on David Brown born 1893 also Ann Craig Brown born 1895. Their parents were John Brown and Margaret Wilson

Thomson-Walker - Stewarton
I know that Robert Thomson and Janet Walker were married in Fenwick. Their son James married Ann Hunter in 1824. I want to know the parents of Robert and Janet Sabina

Marriage of Janet Young - Stewarton
I believe that Janet Young, born Stewarton was married to John Jack sometime in 1846. John was probably born in Perth but was later in Stevenston. Janet Jack is shown in the 1851 census as a relation of the McInnes family, together with two children, James and Ann. They are probably related to Janet McInnes, nee McLauchlan/McLachlan of Ardrossan. John Jack was probably married before and had children. The Jack family emigrated to Australia in the 1850-1860 period and are buried there. Does anyone have an information on this subject?

Mary Bryson nee Stewart - Stewarton
I am trying to trace Mary Bryson nee Stewart who I understand was born at Stewarton c1898 who married William Bryson of Kilmarnock. Any help appreciated

Baillie family in Straiton/Patna 1800's - Straiton
Seeking to share information on Baillie families in Straiton and Patna in the mid-late 1800's. Families: James Baillie and Helen Parker and their children. James's son James (lived in Patna) and his family.

Hay Family - Symington
Looking for descendants of Robert Hay &Janet nee Dick. Their children were Margaret b 9/7/1823,Jean b27/4/1826 Robert b11/4/1828William b 2/2/1832 My GGrandfather was James b4/12/1829 who married Jacobina McCulloch 1/6/1854 at Fisherton Maybole then emigrated to Victoria Australia on the John&Lucy from Liverpool 9/6/1854 They travelled with a William&Isabella (Orr)Hay who were also married in the same church there was also a Mrs Hay possibly Williams Mother & 3 daughters Agnes Isabella Elizabeth I am trying to organise a reunion in September 2004 to commemorate 150 years since their arrival

Bruce Family - Symington
Owned a dairy farm near Symington named Langholm. A number of their sons emigrated to Canada and Australia between 1830's and 1860's. Any info about the farm or family I would be grateful for.

Gibson, Mathew - Tarbolton
I am looking for any information on Mathew Gibson of Tarbolton. He had the following chn: 1. ? b 23 Mar 1746, 2. George, b 24 Apr 1748: m. Katherine Blain, 3. Hugh, b 3 Jun 1750, 4. Adam, b 22 Dec 1752, 5. Mathew, b 10 May 1754. Thank you for any information you can provide.

Tarbolton Cloverlea - Tarbolton
my g.g. grandmother Agnes Gordon died here in 1904 Her son in law Charles Bannon reg.her death. He married ELizabeth Templeton Gordon in Kirkcolm Wigtownshire in 1893 LOOKING FOR ANY INF . CONNECTED TO THIS FAMILY

BROWN, STEWART - Tarbolton
William Stewart and Agnes Brown emigrated to Nova Scotia (Canada) with their sons, William Brown Stewart and Thomas Stewart. Craigie January 15, 1819 marriage of William Stuart and Agnes Brown (assuming that this is the date for the Banns which would have to have been read). Christening dates follow. (1) James Stuart C M 13 Jul 1828 parents William Stuart & Agnes Brown (2) Adam Stuart C M 20 Feb 1831 parents William Stuart & Agnes Brown (3) John Stuart C M 04 Jul 1833 parents William Stuart & Agnes Brown (4) David Stewart C M 07 Feb 1836 parents William Stewart & Agnes Brown Tarbolton 29 Jan 1819 marriage of William Stewart and Agnes Brown (assuming that this was the place of the actual marriage). Christening dates follow. (1)*Thomas Stewart C M 23 Nov 1819 parents William Stewart & Agnes Brown (2) Robert Stewart C M 16 Sep 1821 parents William Stewart & Agnes Brown (3)* William Brown Stewart C M 27 Jan 1824 parents William Stewart & Agnes Brown (4) Andrew Stewart C M 30 Jun 1826 parents William Stewart & Agnes Brown International Genealogical Index / British Isles - 22 (1) THOMAS STEWART - Gender: Male Birth: 22 NOV 1819 Tarbolton, Ayr, Scotland (2) ROBERT STEWART - Gender: Male Birth: 14 SEP 1821 Tarbolton, Ayr...

Murdoch Family - Tarbolton
I am researching the Murdoch Family who originated in Commondyke Ayrshire about 1750. they moved on to Auchinleck, Old Cumnock, Tarbolton and then left for New Zealand about 1859. My ancestor was Robert Murdoch and he married Helen Hutchison 8 October 1847 in Tarbolton. There is no documentation of her parents but she called her only daughter Annie and her sons had the middle name of Johnston so that may be a lead. Any help on these people would be appreciated.

LYELL - Tarbolton

Goodwin - Tarbolton
looking to trace father's family - Alexander Dickie Goodwin born 09/02/1919 - father James, mother Bessie - had 1 sister and 5 brothers believe all to have been in Tarbolton but am unable to find any information

The village shop at Tarbolton - Tarbolton
I would like to find out more about the village shop and Charlie Garven my great uncle who ran it in the 1960's

Wright family, Tarbolton - Tarbolton
Anyone interested? I have copy of family bible records of children born to William Wright, born 1833 in Tarbolton, and his wife Jane Clark. Any other info welcome.

Dave & Maggie Harper - Troon
Jean Reid Cowan (Sancefield Quay-- destroyed during WWII)had children: William, Jean(married Alex Miller from Shetland Islands), John, Andrew, Lily, Duncan MacDougal, Susan Wilson(married John Smith moved to Austrailia-- had 4 children: Lily, Cis, Stella & John), Andrew(no children-- but wife had children already:Wesley, Isabel and Aida Mills) & Scott. Andrew Cowan writes that his Uncle Will Cowan went to Brisbane Austrailia-- Annie Cowan to Perth Australia(son Cowan Cambell), Jake Cowan-- Paisley. In Troon, his Uncle Dave and Aunt Maggie Harper? rented boats out. Uncle Andrew Reid owned a tailor shop in Irvine. Uncle Robert and Aunt Maggie Harper lived in Paisley, Scotland. Duncan MacDougal Cowan married Janet MacNeil Spence(who was born around 1884 in USA-mom didn't like it here& went back to Scotland- Rutherford Glen. Janet returned to Philadelphia, Pa. USA around age 14)