Haccat or Hacket? - Fordyce
Information required regarding a George Haccat born on 17.2.1693 in Fordyce. Did he marry and die in Fordyce or did he perchance move to Falkirk and change his surname to Hacket? A Steve Halket in U.S.A. is researching his family history and wouldwelcome help in answering this query.

James Ingram - Fordyce
Looking for the parents of James Ingram who married Margaret Raffan in Fordyce in 1804. The 1841 census shows him as a farmer aged 70 living in Fordyce with a William Ingram aged 25 and a Margaret Raffan aged 20 who was probably a niece.

farquhar - Fordyce
seeking information on this family

west family - Gardenstown
My grandfather was born in Gardenstown. His name was Samuel Richard West. His father, William Henry West was drowned in Elgin about 1870. His gandparents were John and Elizabeth West nee Crapp. John was born in Sheerness, Kent and Elizabeth in Cornwall.They were married in 1824 and had a large family. Looking for Samuel's brothers and sisters, names- William John born in Torpoint, Cornwall, Charles Henry and Lavina both born in Eastbourne, Sussex, Albert James, Frederick, Elizabeth Ann, Harriet Jane, James, Joseph all born in Scotland mother Harriet Sammells. Harriet left Buckie after the death of William and settled in Stckport Cheshire. She remarried Robert Blackwood Gillan.

West family form Gardenstown (Gamrie) - Gardenstown
I am tracing my family tree and would love to hear from anyone with links to the Wests from Gardenstown/Gamrie or Banffshire in general, (or who has any information). In paticular I am looking for any descendants/ancestors of Andrew West (born c.1740) who married Jean Wilson. Thanks!

McLeod & McKay of Glenlivet - Glenlivet
Researching my McLeod & McKay Family from Glenlivet. Alexander b1824 Grange, d1911 Keith, marr Auchbreck Church, Glenlivet.1846 to Ann McKay b1821, d1906 Keith. Children born Glenlivet: John b1848, Alexander b1852, Anne b1854 (my GGGmother) Margaret b1859, Georgina b1861, William b1863. If anyone can help or just offer anything about them, please contact me, Thanks, James

Alexander SMITH - Glenlivet
I am wanting information on Alexander SMITH b. 18th century. His son was Robert Smith of Nether Coul in Glenlivet who married Margaret ROSE Dec 1820.

Walker - Glenlivet
My gt grandfather Charles Walker was born in Glenlivet 28 April 1877. His parents were James Walker and Ann nee Grant.Charles siblings were Jessie,John,James,Annie,William,Robert,George,Peter & Alex. Charles married Jane or Jeanie Mitchell Simmers & immigrated to New Zealand in 1905 with there daughter Helen Ann.

JAMES NICHOL - Gollachy
LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON JAMES NICHOL, FATHER OF ALEXANDER NICHOL b. at GARDENSTOWN 1805. JAMES WAS MARRIED TO DOROTHEA DUFF ANY INFORMATION ON EITHER WOULD BE MOST APPRECIATED.

Burns family - Grange Crossroad
My Grandfather James D burns was a choir master in Grange at I believe the Presbyterian Church WHITE..and a teacher, possibly headmaster at a school in what I knew as the village of Grange. around about 1900 My grandmother Alexina, my mother Ella Irvine Dallas Burns, her brothers James and Fred lived there. My mother went I believe to Keith grammar School. Mother was born 1900. I hope to visit the area very soon the first time since a small child during the early war years. Another memory is of alady who lived in the village called Janet Ritchie with whom I corresponded during the early 60's then lost contact. Any help please?

URQUHART in Grange - Grange Crossroad
My Urquhart folk seemingly occupied 'Shiels Croft' , around 1915 / 1916 ......The croft was situated somewhere near Knock........Knock is the pronounced conical hill , at the eastern extremity of the Parish of Grange. , reaching 1,412 feet.......The Urquharts subsequently lived at 'Garrowood' , also in the Parish of Grange.............The name 'Garrowood ' lives on in the form of a house there ... Whether it is the one previously occupied by my Grandparents , I would like to know. ......Apart from a house called 'Garrowood ' , it is interesting to note that the former Grange railway-station became Garrowood Hotel ... It incorporated a post-office.......The current situation and set-up is however unknown to me.

MacKintosh family - Hill of Mountblairy
William MacKintosh was a farmer in or near Newton of MountBlairy early 1800's Wife name was Ann ms. Innes. One of their daughter's was Jessie. I would be interested in finding where their farm was located.

Alexanders Of Inverkeithny - Inverkeithny
Looking for persons decended from Charles Alexander and Barbara Duncan, married 29 Sep 1745 and had 12 children.

duguids of sheilburn inverkeithny - Inverkeithny
looking for any information of duguids living at sheilburn from 1750 onwards

Elspet Munro/Monro birth Inverkeithny - Inverkeithny
Looking for birth of Elspet Munro/Monro born Inverkeithny between 1828 and 1835. Parents Elspet Mantach and George Monro married in Parish of Drumblade Forgue Aberdeen 1/1/1828. Any other children born to this couple helpful also. Appreciate any info.

Gordon Bennett - Keith
From The Century Cyclopedia of Names 1895 James Gordon Bennett was born at New Mill Banffshire 1st September 1795 and died in New York 1st June 1872. An American journalist and founder of the - New York Herald - in 1835. He sent Stanley as an explorer to Africa 1871-1872. New Mill was in Keith On a more modern note - the term 'Gordon Bennett' has come into use as a mild expletive.

Jean/Jane Milne - Keith
I am trying to find the origin and family history of Jean Milne born 1802 in Keith. Parents possibly Peter Milne and Jean Innes. Married George Calder from Banff in July 1823. Had 2 children – William 1823 and Jane 1827 – who were christened in Grange Parish. Emigrated to New Brunswick, Canada in about 1832 and had 3 children there. She is my g g grandmother. Any connections, information, suggestions please.

Munros in Keith - Keith
I am looking for information on my ancestors who lived in Keith and Fife Keith. Henrietta Munro and her children lived in Mid Street in 1841. Any information greatfully received. I am visiting in August!

Georgina Russell nee McLeod - Keith
Researching my GGAuntie Georgina McLeod, b1861 Glenlivet, d1953 Keith. Mar 1887 to William Russell, b1861, d1952 Keith. Also parents to Georgina who spent their final years with her, Alexander & Anne McLeod, buried Fife Keith. Anyone with any information on this Family, please contact me. Thanks, James.

Cormack, John 1857-1942 - Keith
Looking for cousins - any descendants of my great-grandfather - John Cormack, a joiner and builder of 57 Land Street, Keith. Daughters married Taylor, Simpson, Young.

Gray, Dunbar, Dean - Keith
Seeking to contact descendants of John Gray b.1794, farmer at Bush of Muldearie, Keith, and his wife Annie Dunbar b.1801- my g.g.grandparents. They had 6 daughters & 3 sons. Eldest son Robert continued on farm; daughter Mary b. 1842 was my g.grandmother, married James Dean.

Elspeth Ann Gordon - Keith
Looking for info on my Grandmother.Elspeth Ann Gordon.Born Circa 1854 in Keith Banff. Her parents were believed to be Alexander Gordon and Margaret Milner born circa 1835. She married my Grandfather George Bailes Hall of Newcastle upon Tyne.They had several sons. My father Septimus being the youngest born 13/03/1892 in Newcastle. Any information would be appreciated. Lawrence Hall

Charles Grant Andrews - Keith
Charles Grant Andrews b in Keith 1866, my grandfather. Had siblings Alexander, Christopher, Ann and Christine Andrews. Immigrated to USA in 1886. Looking for info regarding about family that may have remanied in Scotland. His mother's maiden name was Grant. Charles

Anderson/Shaw marriage C1823 - Keith
Hi I'm trying to find the marriage of William Anderson and Elizabeth Shaw around 1823 in Keith, Banffshire. I have located the babtisms of two children George (21 Mar 1824) and Alexander (14 Mar 1831) - both in Keith Banffshire. Can't find the marriage on the IG Index or Scotland's People. Any help appreciated. Best Regards Tom

Alvah - Kirktown of Alvah
Seeking information about George GILL b 1782 in Alvah who died before 1887. He married Lydia INGRAM b 22 June 1798 in Rothimay on 5th November 1825 in Turriff. He served as a Coluur Sergeant with the 15th Foot in West Indies

George Gill - Kirktown of Alvah
Have military history for George also family details and photograph of Gill Family Bible showing Genealogy back to 1718.

Mackie Family - Kirktown of Alvah
Hi Searching information on the family of Mackie who were in Alvah at one point and moved to Banff where I pick up William Mackie and his son Francis Grant Mackie. Francis had a son Allan Donald Mackie who became a watchmaker in Aberdeen. Sound familiar to anyone???

chalmers family - Macduff
ALEXr CHALMERS b.1845 d.1919 m.19th June1868,MARGARET SIM b.1845 d.OCT 1905. JAMES CHALMERS b.1824 d.4th Sep1895 m.22ndJune1845 ,ISABELLA PIRIE b.1822 d.20th Nov.1902. JOHN CHALMERS b.1804? JANE STEWART. Wm.CHALMERS b.1784? KETRIN DOUGLAS .

The Lyall family - Macduff
Looking for info on family of late John(Ian) Lyall had brother Carnie-Father was Charlie.Trying to get some family history for my wife Linda who is John's daughter.Please help if you can Thanks.

Trying to find - Macduff
Trying to find George Dean and Jean Wright. They were married at Boyndie in April 1865 and subsequently had George, Jack, Kate and Isabella. Isabella was born in Garden St Macduff May 1867. George and Jean died about 1875 when Isabella, my grandmother was only 8. Thanks Andrew

Cowie - Macduff
Wonder if there are any relatives of the Cowie familywho lived at Silverhill,Gamrie Parish?

Maggieknockater - Maggieknockater
Alexander ( Sandy ) Jackson URQUHART was an apprentice blacksmith at McLean's Garage in the small village of Maggieknockater..............He later left his apprenticeship to join the Metropolitan Police in London , in 1929 ...... Maggieknockater was quite close to where his parent's croft/s was/were situated . The crofts were named Shians and Greenhill , and were within walking distance of Balnellan, not far from Craigellachie.

BUCHANS of MARNOCH - Marnoch
Looking for information on Charlotte BUCHAN (b.1891) and Margaret BUCHAN (B.1894) in Finnygaud/Marnoch to JOHN BUCHAN & ELSPET CHRISTIE. Both said to have immigrated to America.

Porter Wright Ross Families - Marnoch
I'm looking for any Porter or Wright family descendents with ties to Marnoch. I have traced my family back there to the late 1700's. A Ross family is also connected by 1776.

Anderson/Addison Dundee Farm - Marnoch
I am looking for any thing to do with the Anderson/Addison family that lived at Dundee Farm Marnoch

James Barron - Marnoch
Looking for any connections to James Barron b poss 1890 Foveran d 25 February 1826 Aberchirder, Marnoch m 25 February 1826 Monquhitter Sarah McKenzie b 2 November 1794 Auchterless d 8 June 1879 Aberchirder Marnoch

Marypark Ballindalloch - Marypark
I would like to gather together as much history about marypark and surrounding area as i can, has anyone information upon the grocer shop, butcher shop and smithy at marypark 100yrs ago and before

Marypark - Ballindalloch - Marypark
I would like to find out as much history as possible about the Blacksboat area, going as far back as there are any records. There would have been a ferry crossing the river Spey at Blacksboat 100 yrs ago and before, i would like as much information as possible on that. Photos etc. There would have been a ferryman, did he live in the house close to the river,(east side) now Blacksboat Farmhouse, was that an inn, what history is there of that house, when was it built? The farm of Phonas existed 100yrs ago in the Ballindalloch area, there may have been a family Grant farming at that time. Any information gratefully received,- Thank you.

Christina Stuart or Stewart - Ordiquhill
My great grandmother, Christina Stuart,was born 19/12/1857 at Skinfolds, Ordiquhill. Interested in any information on her parants William Stuart and Elizabeth Simpson who married in 1851.Also interested in her brothers and sisters,James, William, Elizabeth and Elsie (Elspeth).

Mary Ann Norrie, William Clark - Ordiquhill
My great grandparents were married on 7/9/00 at her home, Brooms Croft. William Clark was a stone mason from Aberchirder. Both aged 25. Any info. about family or croft/farm appreciated. Son John, my grandfather settled in Glasgow.

George Clark B1862 - Ordiquhill
Supposed to have come from Old Meldrum, my g,gfather

Ross, Grant, Fraser - Portsoy

Clark family - Portsoy
John Clark known as Jock, my grandfather, was born in Ordiquhill 1900. His parents were William Clark and Mary ann Norrie. John was brought up in Aberchirder and had a sister Cissie (I think her married name was Stuart and they lived in Aberchirder.) He settled in Glasgow marrying Mary McClaverty from Belfast. He was a train driver. My father also John b. 1928 remembered visiting relatives in Portsoy and also relatives on a farm for holidays in the 1930's. Any connections?

Bart Findlay ( Australia ) - Portsoy
Trying to get in touch with relatives of mine. My Father was Bart (baccy) Findlay his brothers were Herbert, Peter, Ernest and Allan and sister Annie I am in touch with Herbert's family and would like to hear from my other cousins

Alexander Mann - Portsoy
Any information on Alexander Mann in this area in the mid 1800s would be appreciated. Parents may be John Mann and Ann nee Duncan from Banffshire

Watson/Ingram - Portsoy
Seaking information on Annie Watson born Ann Ingram to Alexander Ingram and Elspet Gerrie in 1851 at Fordyce. She married Roderick McKenzie Watson on 12th January 1877 and they lived in Portsoy.I have them at Durn Road on the 1881 census with children Margaret 4, Jessie 11months and Roderick McK 2. Roderick Watson,husband, died 1st June 1927 at 6 Church Street Portsoy and the death certificate mentions his son Roderick McKenzie Watson as present. He would have been about 46. Would like to know about Annie as she was my great grandmother.

Cowie family - Rathven
I have discovered that all the Cowies living in Rathven in the 19th century were given special names to tag on to their surnames. My ancestors were Bullen Cowies. Could anyone tell me what the 'Bullen' stands for? Would it be naive of me to ask if there is any one out there researching William Cowie who was born in Aberdeen (I think) in 1841 but moved to Rathven where he married Elspet...They had a son, William b1863 who married my Great Granny Elspet Jane Addison. Thanks for your time. Helen.

Rothiemay - Rathven
I have just discovered that I have a line of Stuarts and Milnes from Rothiemay, Banff. I am searching for info on ancestors of Jean Stuart, b. 5 Dec. 1795 in Rothiemay. Father is James and mother is Jean Milne. Jean the daughter married William McKechnie in Glasgow in 1815. Would like to hear from anyone researching these lines in Rothiemay. Thank you.

Grant, Gordon - Rathven
Looking for details of Gordon Grant of Letterfourie, Rathven, county of Banff born 1828 and married Elspet Munro.

BENZIE FAMILY - Rathven
I am researching a family which centres on a marriage of a William Green to a Maggie Benzie in about 1909.I am totally unfamiliar with Scottish genealogy. Are 1891 & 1901 censuses there similar to English returns? I would be grateful for any advice. Thanks, Roger.