William Bell - Upper Skelmorlie
William Bell was born at Skelmorlie in 1691. His father was a tobacco planter in the West Indies apparently, anyhow a sea-faring man. Looking for any leads at all on early Bells. William Bell's son married Agnes Hutchison of the Hutchison Charity School family. Several descendants were therefore called Hutchison Bell

Mackenzie / Harvey - Waterside
Looking for any pictures of Waterside/ Dalmellington / Patna in the late 1890's & early 1900s Looking for anyone related to John Mackenzie my Uncle who was a great entertainer. He was the son of a coal miner John & Sarah Mackenzie (Harvey). Looking for any Mackenzie's or Harvey's related to him. Sarah Mackenzie (Harvey) had a brother Alexander(Sandy) who was married to a Mary??? they had twin sons Would appreciate any replies Elizaeth

West Kilbride Mclauchlan Spiers - West Kilbride
G.G.Grandfather, John McLauchlan married Janet Spiers West Kilbride November 1831. children:Janet,Mary Holmes, Margaret,Elizabeth. Jane and Ann born Ardrossan. Any information on Robert Spier's birth required. May be West Kilbride or Ardrossan.

kean west kilbride - West Kilbride
looking for anything on agnes kean mother of james kean grandmother was mary kean ms. mcneil grandfather was john kean. also there was a sister of agnes called mary married to someone called raphady and raphsody or similar born in west kilbride james kean was born in 1962

Black Family - Ayrshire (AYR, County, Scotland)
Adam 1884 or so, parents John and Jessie Thomson, sister Margaret, brothers John and Robert

Family Of Avice Fitzgilbert De Lancaster B. Abt. 1225 - Ayrshire (AYR, County, Scotland)
I am seeking relatives of any of the surnames mentioned in this posting, especially, the one in the heading. A. Lindsey M.

Laidlaw - Ayrshire (AYR, County, Scotland)
Looking for any information regarding Thomas Laidlaw, moved from Ayrshire around 1765 to America, Pennsylvania area.

Bell , Lindsay. - Ayrshire (AYR, County, Scotland)
Iam looking for any information on William Bell born 6.10.1918.at 149 Glasgow Street Ardrossan. His father was Thomas Bell, his mother was Mary Bell m.s.Lindsay. they were married on 30.10.1914 at The West Established Church Manse, Dalry.He had an elder sister Agnes who was born 6.3.1915 at 18 West End, Dalry. and a younger brother David who was born 7.1.1922 also at 149 Glasgow Street, Ardrossan.

maitland mcmichael mcclatchie spiers - Ayrshire (AYR, County, Scotland)
I am looking for more information on these links. I have john maitland born ?10 feb 1734 maries jean mcmichael(b1742) 1772.thier son john marries mary mcclatchie etc...can anyone give me any relevant info?

Scottish roots? Bigham - Ayrshire
Hugh Bigham married Martha Armour, who was born in Ayr; the place of marriage is unknown. They had a son named William, and may have lived in the north of Ireland before emigrating to PA. Martha's parents (mother's maiden nm. Gault) went to DE; they were born and married in Ayr. I have 1697 for Hugh's birth, and different father's names, including SirHenry, Samuel, and Richard. Also have Bingham shown for his or father's name, although William and his offspring all are shown as Bigham. William's wife was Ann Wilson. Any info for Bigham in Ayrshire (or elsewhere, if connected); and Gault, Armour, or Wilson families, is sought.

Craig, Stuart, McClatchie, McIlvail of Ayrshire - Ayrshire
Seeking info. about brothers James (b.04-06-1810) and David Craig (b. 12-11-1813), both born Ayrshire, baptized St. Quivox Parish. David & James immigrated to Ontario, Canada c. 1834 and there founded the Village of Ailsa Craig. It has been said that they could see the island of Ailsa Craig off the coast of Girvan from their Ayrshire farm. Their parents were David Craig (b. 09-29-1786, St. Quivox Parish) & Christian (aka Christina) McClatchie (b. 1782, Coylton Parish) Ayrshire, m. 06-21-1806St. Quivox. They had siblings Marion (b. 08-16-1806) & Isobel (b. 03-30-1808). David Craig was an engineer and James was a farmer. David Craig's (09-29-1786) parents were David Craig (b. abt 1760) & Isabel Stuart (b. bet. 1760-65). Married 06-10-1780, St. Quivox), known siblings Sophia & Margaret Craig. Christian McClatchie's parents were James McClatchie & Marion McIlvail (some McIlvail Name Variations: McCall, McCaul, McCaull, McColl, McCawail, McAwail, M'Vail). Both James & Marion McClatchie buried St. Quivox Church yard. Christian's known siblings, Isobel, Richard (m. Helen McKissock) & Mary McClatchie (m. John Maitland).

CRAIGIE - Ayrshire
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...

Hunter + Leckie + Gibson - Ayrshire
I would like any information on John Hunter and his wife Anne (Leckie), who lived somewhere in Ayrshire 1800s. Their daughter Mary Hunter married John Gibson at Crosshill, 30th October,1877

Gibson+McCulloch+Hunter - Ayrshire
I would like any information on Nathan Gibson and his wife Sarah (McCulloch), who lived somewhere in Ayrshire 1800s. Their son John Gibson married Mary Hunter at Crosshill, 30th October 1877.

Stirratt, Stirrat, Styrat - Ayrshire (AYR, County, Scotland)
I am looking for anyone with the Stirratt surname to help me trace my ancestry

Robert Hamilton , Isle of Arran - Ayrshire (AYR, County, Scotland)
Robert Hamilton's daughter Elizabeth born 1780 married Walter Mathie in 1814 . Can anyone tell me more about Robert Hamilton ? I believe he was a weaver from Lamlash on the Isle of Arran.

Caldwell in Ayrshire - Ayrshire (AYR, County, Scotland)
We're looking for information on the relatives of Ann Caldwell (b. 19-Aug-1769; d. 1-Jan-1834), who married William McWhirter in Ballantrae on 21-Sep-1792.

Gibson McCulloch Hunter - Ayrshire (AYR, County, Scotland)
I would like any information on Nathan Gibson and his wife Sarah (McCulloch), who lived somewhere in Ayrshire 1800s. Their son John Gibson married Mary Hunter at Crosshill, 30th October 1877.

Hunter Leckie Gibson - Ayrshire (AYR, County, Scotland)
I would like any information on John Hunter and his wife Anne (Leckie), who lived somewhere in Ayrshire 1800s. Their daughter Mary Hunter married John Gibson at Crosshill, 30th October,1877

Andrew Steel - Ayrshire (AYR, County, Scotland)
Andrew lived in kirkconnel around 1800 dont know who Andrew was born too, around 1790,James Steel married Janet Johnson at Kirkconnell 1804 the had a son james born 1807, who later married Elizabeth Barbour at Lochwinnoch c1826 they had a duughter Janet born 1832 another son John Steel born 1827, later married Cathrine Cowie 1847 at saltcoats, they went on to have 5 sons james 1850 John 1855 Lewis 1860 and Alexander 165 all settled in Ardrossan Ayrshire

Andrew Johnston - Ayrshire (AYR, County, Scotland)
Searching for information on Andrew Johnston. He was born in Ayrshire, Scotland on January 12, 1802. He came to New Brunswick, Canada in the spring of 1825. Andrew married Ann Spence (born about 1802) in December 1827. Ann was born in County Armagh, Ireland. They settled on a farm in Cocagne, New Brunswick, Canada. This is where they raised their family. They are my gr-gr grandparents. I have no other information on them once they came to Canada, so any help would be much appreciated. Brenda

Stewart/Kerr - Ayrshire (AYR, County, Scotland)
Looking for information about Helen/Ellen Stewart who married Martin Kerr.They had 3 sons, Martin Stewart Kerr, Matthew Stewart Kerr and Robert Stewart Kerr. Matthew born 1888, Martin born 1890 and Robert born 1891

Dickie - Ayrshire (AYR, County, Scotland)
I am looking for history on my grandfather's family I know my grandfather was born in 1894 in Ayrshire his name is Robert J.A.G. Dickie, his father's name was John I also know that he had a whole bunch of brother's and sisters, William was the youngest. They left Scotland in the late 1800's and went to New Brunswick, Canada. They were there in 1901, so I imagine they were there at least a year before hand. Anyone with any information as to why the family left Scotland or anything in general please contact me.

Alec Watson - Ayrshire (AYR, County, Scotland)
Looking for any information on my grandfather Alec Watson who moved from ayrshire in the 1920s 0r30s to be a gamekeeper at kildavannan on the Isle of Bute. HE was married to Clara,had two sons and two daughters,Rab,john,liz,and margret.

Elizabeth Burrows m James McCarrel - Ayrshire (AYR, County, Scotland)
Looking for anyone who has information on Elizabeth Burrows and James McCarrel.(the name was changed to McKerrell sometime after) They were married in Dalry Scotland in 1850. Both appear to have been born in Ireland. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Dodds/Danks - Ayrshire (AYR, County, Scotland)
Looking for Dodds from Girvan in Ayr and Danks also from Ayr

William McCrea: Seeking Info - Ayrshire (AYR, County, Scotland)
William McCrea, B:ABT 1810, Emigrated to US from Ayrshire, Scotland. Seeking facts about his siblings and parents.

Family Info - Ayrshire (AYR, County, Scotland)
Im looking for any information on the surnames Sprot, Patterson, Gordon, Smith in the ayrshire area. My mother was a smith my granny a sprot and they both had the names Patterson and gordon as middle names but i have been told these were origonally second names. Ive found it very difficult to find any sprots in Ayrshire except my gran and great gran. My great grand father was called Martin Sprot i think.

Forrester & Craig - Ayrshire (AYR, County, Scotland)
I am researching the family history of Forrester & Craig. I have up to David Henry Forrester b1876 and Julia McMillan Craig b1873 married dec 1896 Dalry, Aryshire. I am particularly intersted in finding/obtaining any articles on David Henry Forrester who I was told lost his life aged 40 saving a drowning man approx 1916 in the Harbour of Saltcoates. David is apparently listed in the Carnegie Book of Hero's at the Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Memorial Hall, unfermline. I have tried an Internet search without success. I live in Australia so I am not in reach of the Hall. Any help appreciated.

Lindsay- William - Ayrshire (AYR, County, Scotland)
Trying to locate Richard Lindsay born 27/6/1919,Son of Helen Sharpe McConnel and Richard Lindsay. Had an uncle John that moved to America around 1926.

help all you Scots! - Ayrshire (AYR, County, Scotland)
I have been researching the Pentrich Revolution in Derbyshire, one of the main characters was a Scot, name listed as John McKesswick, I can find no such name listed in Scotland, the nearest being McKissick?, (unless anyone knows different) he was born in Ayrshire 1780ish and was 37 in 1817 when he was put on trial for high treason and tranported to Australia for life when found guilty, any help would be appreciated. Sylvia

Alexander Burns and Jane Carroll Burns - Ayrshire (AYR, County, Scotland)
Alexander Burns was born in Ayrshire Scotland in 1739. He died near Burnsville, West Finley Township, Washington Co. Penn. USA on the 12th day of June 1826 He was married to Jane Carroll from near Market Hill some 10 to 12 miles south of Belfast In Northern Ireland. I'm looking for anyone who may have records of either of my ancestors prior to their going to the States.

McNeilly (Ayr, Glasgow), Jackson (Girvan), McMillan (Glasgow) - Girvan
JESSIE JACKSON, (daughter of ABRAM JACKSON of Girvan) married JOHN MCNEILLY (son of WILLIAM, brother of ALEXANDER MCNEILLY of Glasgow and/or Ayr) in 1879 in Grenada, West-Indies. We are looking for info on Abram Jackson & familie and William McNeilly& familie. The brothers John & Alexander McNeilly went to Grenada around 1875 as representatives of Thomson Hankey and Company of London. About Jessie Jackson, we know the following: Jessie was from Old Daly, Ayrshire and was born in Girvan Way, Croshill. She was an Evangelist with a preacher named Powell in Glasgow, where she met John McNeilly. She may have worked in a baker's shop at Charing Cross. She had a brother Abraham, a brother Jim, and a sister. Through John McNeilly's granddaughter RUTH LEEDHAM, who married a MCMILLAN, an existing McMillan family in Glasgow may be related to all of the above.

Edward Coyle -- Tailor Girvan Ayrshire - Girvan
Looking for more info. on Edward Coyle who I believe is the son of Thomas or Edward Coyle and Elizabeth Jess he was a tailor in Girvan Ayrshire c 1860

Dodds. McQueen - Girvan
Searching Alexander Dodds. Janet McQueen Children Jean baptised 27.5.1827 Girvan Marrion baptised 5.6.1831 Girvan Robert born approx 1837. Robert married Flora McDonald 14.11.1873 Blythswood Glasgow

Samuel or Mary McIntosh - Girvan
Looking for any information someone may have on the above McIntosh's. I know that Samuel McIntosh lived at 93 Glendoune Street in Girvan in 1909, and I believe that Mary was his daughter, or daughter-in-law. I have ship records that indicate Mary and her then 5 year old son, Angus McIntosh, went over from Lawrence,Massachusetts, USA, to visit with Samuel in 1909. The records on Mary indicate that she was born in Girvan around 1865, and moved to the USA sometime in the 1890's. Any information would be very helpful.

Burton/Crawford - Girvan
I'm interested in the descendants of Hamilton Burton (Hosier) and Elizabeth Crawford who lived in Girvan around 1800

Davidson, William - Girvan
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.

Thomson - Girvan
Robert Thomson son of Samuel Thomson and Agnes Broadfoot married Mary Rankine daughter of Thomas Rankine and Mary Cockburn at Girvan 19.9.1859.Alexander Thomson (Joiner) son of Robert and Mary. Married 1st.Margaret McCaig Dau.of John McCaig (Farm worker) and Agnes Ms. Little. Margaret died at 4 Rose St.Stranraer on 5.8.1913.He then married 2nd wife Isabella Ramsay Rice dau. of Thomas Rice (Seaman) and Mary Rice Ms. Gorman.Isabella died at 103 John Simpson Drive, Stranraer 28.3.1948 age 52. Alexander died at 4 Rose Street 12.9.1924 aged 56 years. Although I was brought up in Stranraer I did not realise that I had a connection with either of these families through a common ancestor.

James Pollock - Girvan
James Pollock joined the army in Glasgow in 1852, saying he was born in GIrvan about 1833. He was discharged in 1873. He served in India. I have been unable to find him in any census before or after his service. If anyone knows of family, wife, children, siblings, anything, I would be grateful to hear from them. Thank you. Ivy

Family Search - Girvan
Does anyone out there have any details about James Adams and Elizabeth McConnell, married in Girvan 1854 had a daughter Jane, sailed for Australia on "ADMIRAL BOXER' 1857. Who where James Adams parents.

Johnston, Thomas - Girvan
Can anyone fill in information regarding the Johnston family who arrived in Girvan, Ayrshire, circa 1841 from Ireland. From the 1841 valuation rolls census the family are recorded as Thomas Johnston, head of family, age 20, occupation handloom weaver. Margaret Johnston, Wife, age 20. Robert Johnston, son, age 1. All born Ireland. The family lived at Hamilton Street, Girvan and some time later moved to Glasgow. During the time they were living in Girvan, a son named Thomas was born. I am unable to find any record of son Thomas’s birth or subsequent record of marriage. Can anyone supply info. on Thomas or this family or suggest any place, Girvan church etc. where records may be located?

BROWN Descendants - Ochiltree - Ochiltree
Would like to hear from any descendants of the following. The children of James and Margaret (nee CAMPBELL) BROWN, all born in Ochiltree, Ayrshire, Scotland. Robert Campbell BROWN (b.1826); William BROWN (b.1828); Catherine BROWN (b.1831); James Campbell BROWN (b.1833); David BROWN (b.1835); Margaret BROWN (b.1837); Marianne (Mary Ann?) BROWN (b.1839); Janet Hannah BROWN (b.1843) ____ Robert married Janet Hutchison BAIRD, and they emigrated to Australia in 1854. ____ James may also have emigrated to Australia. ____ Janet Hannah married a David REID, and moved to Lanarkshire. ____ They are all listed on the 1841 Census for Ochiltree & 1851 Census for Ochiltree and Dalrymple (Could not find Margaret and Catherine, either or both may havebeen married.) ____ The parents James and Margaret BROWN, were listed in the 1861 Census for Kirkmichael at Cassillis Mill. ____ (Have not seen the 1871 Census as yet.) ____ By 1881 James BROWN Snr. is still on the Kirkmichael Census, at Old Cassillis Mill. Margaret his wife is not listed (possibly deceased), David (widower), Mary Ann, and grandchildren Douglas, Robert and Jessie). ______ Other Ayrshire surnames linked to this family include: HUTCHISON, BURNS, WYLIE, GUTHRIE, KEAN, COWAN.

Brown family - Ochiltree
John Brown born Ochiltree 1776 married Mary Kerr would like info on their children in fact any info on Browns( farmers) from Ochiltree.

Dutch connection - Ochiltree
My gg grandfather, Mungo Sloan was born in Ochiltree and married the Dutchborn Elizabeth Decoque or De Kok. They were married in Middelburg, Holland. I am looking for a likely explanation for this Dutch Scottish liaison.

Mary Kennedy - Ochiltree
Looking for information on Mary Kennedy born abt 1816 married David Brown in Kirkoswald in 1836, but lived in Ochiltree Ayrshire

Browns - Ochiltree
Looking for information on Ellen Brown born 1870, John Brown 1872 and Mary Brown born abt 1875 parents were David Brown and Mary Kennedy and they were born in Ochiltree, Ayrshire.

Campbell /Brown/Kerr - Ochiltree
Looking for any info on Katharine(Catharine) Campbell born abt 1754 not really sure where. She married William Brown in Ochiltree 1776 and had a son John.

Couper or Wallace, Ochiltree - Ochiltree
Does anyone have any information on Gilbert Cooper/Couper who married Margaret Wallace in Ochiltree in June 1826? I'd like to find out if these are the same Gilbert and Margaret who were the parents of Jane (Jeannie) Couper who married James McDonald in Glasgow in 1866; Gilbert is noted on the marriage record as a labourer.