Anderson - Cranshaws
I'm looking for information on the Anderson family from Cranshaws.

Andersons from Cranshaws - Cranshaws
I have an Anderson family who were from Longformacus, but apparently spent time in Cranshaws where their son Christopher was born.

Lidgate Duns - Duns
William Lidgate and family came to America from Duns Berwickshire Scotland in the 1850's. They seettled first in New York then ended up in New Jersey.

Gillan, Gillon - Duns
Looking for any siblings of Thomas Gillan/Gillon born c1802 Strabane, Co.Tyrone. He came to Duns and married Margaret Redpath/Reidpath in Duns and died there in 1875. Parents were John and Mary Gillan/Gillon.

Haig Turner White Hall Millar Sligh - Duns
Researching John Haigs and families in Duns area. I have 9 generation from the latest in Cheshire to 1850's -1740's in Duns and Chirnside. Marriages to Margaret Turner. Grace White. Agnes Hall....Looking at Alison Millar as potential wife she was b1740 in Duns. Also have another project Margaret Sligh m John Haig in 1791 Bunkle Preston...Their descendants left for Ontario. Pleased to hear from anyone on either of these research topics. Pam

waugh - Duns
i am looking for information on david waugh. Our great grandfather Waugh was David. He comes from Duns in the Scottish Borders. Some of our family live there to this day. Great grandfather Waugh was an adventurer who commuted between Scotalnd and Nz by sailing ship, leaving his family in NZ each time he went back home to earn more money to bring back to buy land. He developed farms in Kimboltyon near Fielding and near Helensville somewhere although I do not Know where.

INGLIS - Berwickshire Scotish Borders - Duns
Looking for descedants of Samuel INGLIS (1773-1853) and Elizabeth THOMPSON (1774-1852), who married 21st February 1795 at the parish of Ladykirk. Three of their children Samuel, Anthony and John, together with their families, emigrated to South Australia between 1852-1854

David SImpson, Duns - Duns
My great-grandfather David Simpson was born in Duns in November 1878. He married Mary Black McLachlan, born in Ayr, in Pringleton, Penpont, Duns, in October 1897. I have confirmed the birth of two sons, Archibald (my grandfather) born in 1898 and George born in 1900, and family story indicates there were three daughters - Isabel, Jessie and Margaret. Archibald eventually married and settled in Ireland, where my mother was born. George married Jean, and had three children - David, Violet and Margaret. According to family story, Isabel became a cook in a big house in London. Jessie married Bob Wakenshaw and had three children. Margaret apparently died as a young woman. I would like to hear from anyone who has these names in their family tree. Thanks in advance.

Hills family Berwickshire - Duns
Hi Looking for Hills, Pringle, Weatherly, Dunlop and Blair family connection in Berwickshire, Scotland.

Descendants of Cockburns from Duns - Duns
I would very much like to get in touch with male Cockburns who are descended from any of the following Cockburns from Duns: John Cockburne, b. c1600 near Duns; Thomas Cockburne, b. Feb 28, 1622 near Duns; Archibald Cockburne, b. Jan 30, 1649 near Duns; Patrick Cockburne, b. Oct 9, 1671 near Duns; John Cockburn, bapt. Dec 23, 1687 near Duns; Thomas Cockburn, b. Oct 30, 1698 near Duns; John Cockburn, b. Aug 26, 1723 near Duns; Alexander, bapt. Sept 27, 1724 near Duns; Thomas Cockburn, b. Jul 5, 1748 near Duns; John Cockburn, b. Oct 3, 1771 near Duns; John Cockburn b. Mar 2, 1823; Samuel Cockburn, b. c1853; John Cockburn, b. c1855; William Cockburn, b. c1857; Thomas Cockburn, b c1860; Samuel Cockburn, b. Nov. 24, 1774; Christian Cockburn, b. Jan 6, 1780; Thomas Cockburn, b. Jul 21, 1783; Thomas Cockburn, b. Oct 8, 1810; Samuel Cockburn, b. Mar 17, 1823; Samuel Cockburn, b. Nov 3, 1866 in Glasgow.

COMMON,JOHNSTON Surname - Duns
Looking for DECENDANTS of William Common 1799-1873& Agnes Johnston 1802-1891. Married 22/5/1824. Children Isabella b. 1825 married George Wilson 3/2/1850, Andrew b. 1827 ,Janet b. 1829 married John Stewart 3/10/1854, John b. 1831 married Mary Ann Rae 13/2/1857, William b. 1833 , Alison b. 1835 married William Harvie 4/7/1867, James b. 1838 married Isabella Bartley 24/1/1862,Peter b. 1840 d., 1842 Peter b. 1845. I believe Andrew to be my GGG Grandfather who married Elizabeth Lister 28/2/1848 in Edinburgh. He was a Baker and they moved to Liverpool around 1855. I'm looking for any one who can confirm that Williams son Andrew and my GGG Grandfather andrew are one of the same. Thanks.

Blackie's - Duns
My grandparents were living at 3, Gourlay's Wynd in Duns Berwickshire 1901 - 42 Easter street before that. Grandfather was a master baker. Does anyone know anything about these addresses? Was 3 Gourlay's Wynd a shop? Any information on either the Blackie family or the premises would be greatly appreciated

John Burton Sheriff's Officer - Duns
Hi I am looking for any information, ancestors or descendants of John Burton born 1761 died 15th July 1841 in Duns and buried there. In the 1841 census John Burton is shown as the Sheriff's Officer.

Henderson, Renton, Pirie families circa 1800-1890 - Duns
Is anyone else researching the above families in the Duns area and specifically the nearby Manderson Estate, Pinkie Cottages and Paxton and Hutton areas. Many Peary/Pirie spelling variants exist.

Anderson family Duns Scotland - Duns
I am looking for information on a John Anderson(profession was skinner) of Duns,Scotland probably born about 1690 who was married to a Jean Sharp.They had four sons (john,peter,mark,and mark) and a daughter named margaret.John's second son Peter moved to Bewick upon Tweed and became a freeman in 1740.

MALLEN of Earlston - Earlston
My grandfather, John Lindores MALLEN, was born at Earlston in 1876, one of 6 children of Alexander MALLEN and Jane LINDORES. Alexander was a shepherd. John moved to South Africa around 1900. Any Scottish-based info on this family would be gladly received.

Redpath/Lothian - Earlston
Hi, Am trying to find out more info on my GG Grandfather, James Redpath (born Earlston 1812) married Elizabeth Lothian (born 1812) on 3 April 1837 in Melrose, Roxburgh Scotland. Immigrated to Canada c 1854 with their 5 Children Thomas, Richard,James, Euphemia, and Agnes. Two further notes. Thomas, Richard and Agnes all married siblings from the Norris Family who had immigrated from the Orkneys. Apparently there was a Lord Lothian on Elizabeths side of the Family. She was the daughter of Duncan Lothian and Anne McCall. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Norm

Mellerstain masons - Earlston
Mellerstain House, in Earlston parish was added to in about 1770 with Robert Adam design, and a mason called William Stoddart was there a little later probably. His wife, Elizabeth Brack was born at Mellerstain abt 1772. Wm's father was probably James Stoddart, (also a mason) at Swinton, Berwichshire. ( William and Elizabeth's marriage was declared there and at Earlston in 1795) Elizabeth's father was Christopher Brack, servant and sometime Butler to George Baillie, the owner of Mellerstain.

Nisbet - Eccles
George born 22 October 1739 at Printonon Hill. Married Elizabeth Henderson and had 6 children Janet, George, William, Elizabeth, Margaret and Jean. Any Details appreciated.

Re Reading Room - Eccles
From Cassell's Gazetteer c1896 Eccles S Berwick NB : 1891 Population : 1,446 - Has a library and reading room.

Hoy - Eccles
Trying to locate info on James Hoy b.abt 1824 and married Agnes Bell on Apr. 22, 1853. Agnes Bell b. unk. They were born at Eccles, Scotland. They had children: William b. 24 Aug. 1855, Peter b. Apr 9, 1857, Agnes b. Nov 3, 1860, John b. Jan 21, 1859, and Jane b. Dec 1862. William b. 1855 married Janet Matthew Jul 6, 1883. Janet Matthew was b. Mar 25, 1860. Her father was Joseph Matthew and her mother was Ann Hardie. If anyone has any info with regard to this family, I would be very appreciative. Thank you.

Andrew/Syddall - Eccles
Looking for any information about great grandmother Jessie Andrew born Wilmslow Cheshire around 1837 married James Syddall 1858

Byers - Eccles
I am seeking details of the life of William Byers, born about 1801 in Eccles. His son, Thomas was born in Horndean, Berwick in about 1823 and moved south to the Alnwick area , where he died in 1892

Seeking marriage - Edrom
Any info on Margaret Sligh marriage to William Jeffrey abt. 1833 appreciated. Two children Isabella and William born in Berwickshire abt, 1835 and 1836. On Newcastle census 1841

Langley Dougal Cross - Eyemouth
Looking for any info on Abraham Langley.Fisherman.He was the Father of Ellen Langley.Her Mother was either Ann or Joan Dougal of Eyemouth.Ellen married John James Cross in Berwick Registry Office on 9th March 1901.John James was a Private in the Kings Own Scottish Borderers living in Barracks in Berwick.He was killed at Dardanelles and Ellen was living at one time in Dunbar with her children.The children were Louisa,Ann,George,Nellie,Jeannie and Jack.Would like their dates of birth.Jeannie was my Mother in Law.Any info very welcome.

Lamb - Eyemouth
I am looking to find students that where at school with Richard Lamb in Eyemouth both primary and high schools

Wm Scott weaver possibly Coldingham c1773 - Eyemouth
Searching for details of gggg grandfather who may have died Coldingham/Eyemouth prior to 1875.Father of Johh Scott 1793 Coldingham

brack - Eyemouth

Purves - Eyemouth
Looking for information on William Purves born 29 August 1834 in Eyemouth and married Emma Smith on 27 July 1870

Lighterness - Eyemouth
Looking for any imformation on William Lighterness family lived in Eyemouth 1700s

family - Eyemouth
THOMASON DUGEON BORN EYEMOUTH MARRIED NEWCASTLE

Nisbet - Fogo
Peter Nisbet b 4 April 1810 married Hannah Oliver, born c1817, at Polwarth Berwick on 8 Dec 1843. Ancestors and descendents aprreciated to verify information held

Nisbet - Fogo
George Nisbet married Agnes Patterson at Fogo, Berwickshire on 29 July 1798. Ancestors and descendents details required to confirm details already held.

FAIRBAIRN, Thomas & Elspeth - Fogo
Thomas Fairbairn & Elspeth (Eppy) nee Wood are buried in Fogo Berwickshire together with their children John, George & daughter Euphemia. The Inscription reads thus: Thomas Fairbairn, Leitholm, 1814 68 yrs; Elspeth Wood 1833 66 yrs; son John 1795 5 yrs; George 1810 18yrs; daughter Euphemia d. Leitholm 14.3 1852 65 yrs. Other children include: Isobel m. Alexander Luke; Agnes m. John Glasgow; Eupamie was a spinster no issue; John 1st son name John; Katharine (Kathern) m. Robert Rogers; George no issue; Elspeth m. 1st Alex Davidson, 2nd Colin Clark; Robert m. 1st Hellen Milne, 2nd Ellen Fowler; and 3rd Elizabeth Clandening (nee Ferguson); James m. Margery Rose, and John 2nd son named John m. Janet Lyal. John died in Yetholm Berwickshire.

Nisbet - Fogo
George Nisbet m Agnes Patterson in Fogo. Also Peter Nisbet m Hannah Oliver in Berwick. Notice there are a couple of entries for these people. I need help with William Nisbet born c1845.

Burnett John - Foulden/Hutton/Ladykirk area - Foulden
Trying to trace John Burnet(t)born c 1806 , his siblings & parents. John married Catherine Spratt born c 1811 in Horncliff 30/9/1832 in Ladykirk.

WOOD - Gordon
Researching Wood family of Huntlywood,Gordon. James Wood,Hind at Huntlywood and Euphemia Wood m/sHutson or Hudson. John Wood son of the above 1810-1882 born Gordon died Rachelfield Farm,Kelso

William Gordon - Gordon
Hello, I am looking for information on William Gordon who married Margaret Wilson on 11 Feb 1776. They had 10 children. Any details on his date of birth, parents or siblings, would be appreciated. Thanks

Gordon - Hendersons - Gordon
I am looking for information on Adam Henderson's siblings and parents. Adam was born in Gordon between 1812-1817, his father was David Henderson, Mother unknown - willing to exchange information on Adam and his wife and children, Many thanks Sandra

ELLIOTT Margaret - Gordon
Daughter of Henry Elliott and Isabella HUGGAN born in 1821. Any info welcome

Boyds From Greenlaw - Greenlaw
I am looking for information on a Robert Boyd and a Christina Hood who were both born in Greenlaw according to the 1881 census. They were married in 1857 in Duns.

Greenlaw of Greenlaw - Greenlaw
I am led to believe there was a family called Greenlaw from the village of Greenlaw. Has anyone any information?

Walter Scott b abt 1811 - Greenlaw
Walter was the son of Walter Scott and Isabella Watson, and had elder brothers Alexander (b 1799) and Adam (b 1801). They were born in Greenlaw, Walter married Mary Stoddart in Earlston,Berwickshire, who died leaving him with Elizabeth (Betsy) Mary Scott(b 1839 Edinburgh)who m. Adam McLintock, and Walter Scott(chr Hutchesontown Relief ch Glasgow in 1844) who m. Ann Edward. Any info on the Greenlaw origins much appreciated.

Unknown TOLL - Greenlaw
John Mann married to a Janet Wood lived in Greenlaw. I have Janet working in 1861 as a Toll Keeper in the parish/hamlet of Langton, but cannot read the name of the Toll. It looks something like Chislie Toll. Has any one any information of such a place?

JOHNSTON of Hilton and Hutton - Hutton
Would like to make contact with anyone descended from the Johnstons of Hilton (Hutton Hall or Castle), in particular descendents of Robert Johnston, 5th Laird, and his second wife, Mary Fulton.

thomline ashcroft - Hutton
I am looking for any information on thomas thomline (b.1815) and/or his wife isabella (or isabel) ashcroft (b. 1813) and their ancestors. thanks.

lamb family - Hutton
I am trying to find my Scottish relatives, this is all we know about them. Robert Lamb married Jane Taylor 31/1/1802 in Hutton, at least 1 child George Lamb christened 28/2/1806 in Hutton. George Lamb moved to Romsey Hampshire & married Constance Crocker, Please help with any info on my family Steve

Thompson, tenant of Cannybank - Hutton
Just recently found a marriage certificate of Thomas Thompson, whose father was Matthew Thompson & mother Dorothy nee Steele. Have now received a BDM certificate showing Matthew & Dorothy as having 3 sons, Matthew b 1831, Thomas b 1833 & William b 1834. Each entry had Matthew senior as being a 'tenant of Cannybank'. Parish is Hutton. County of Berwick. I would be extremely grateful if anyone had information about anything regarding this. I am the Great,Great,Great Grandson of Matthew & Dorothy. Thank you Michael

Pirie, Henderson and Sheffield Families - Hutton
I am researching these families in this village in the period 1770-1810. Ann Pirie was the daughter of Ann Sheffield who was a housekeeper at the nearby Paxton House manor of the Home family before 1802. AP married George Henderson in 1802 - they both may have been estate workers living in the Pinkie Cottages in another local manor house called Manderston near Duns also understood to have been associated with the Home family.

LINDORES - Lauder
My ggmother, Jane LINDORES, was born in 1852 at Lauder. Daughter of John LINDORES & Jane TURNER, & granddaughter of Alex LINDORES & Ann KIRKWOOD. Jane LINDORES m. Alexander MALLEN, a shepherd, apparently marrying below her class. Her sister, Annie, m. William RENWICK. Any info on these families glady received.