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Dumfriesshire
UK - Genealogy, Surnames,
Family and Local History |
County town: Dumfries
Other major towns:
Origins of Name: Fort of the Copse, Scottish Gaelic
Population 1801: 54,597
Population 1961: 58,440
Acreage: 688,112 Urban Land 1961: 0.7%...
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Ogilvie, Ogilvy - Isle of Man
Looking for details regarding an ancestor Margaret Ogilvie b. circa 1785 on the Isle of Man. She died 15 Nov 1862 in Leith, Edinburgh. She was married to Alexander Gibson. Her parents were George Ogilvie (silversmith) and Margaret...(cant make out surname). Many thanks
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Lorimer Lotimer Latimer - Keir Mill
I'm looking for information about my ggg grandparents George Lorimer born in Keir abt 1761 and Susanna Murray born in Keir abt 1765.
Their children Margaret, Mary, John, James, William, Edward, Susanna, George were all born between 1791 and 1806. Margaret married John Richardson and Edward married Janet Mounsey. I have no knowledge of their siblings. The surname has changed from Lorimer to Lotimer to Latimer. But George's surname in Keir was Lorimer.
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Browns
- Kirkconnel
I believe that I have connections to an Adam BROWN who married a Jane SHARPE in Leadhills in 1833 but moved to and raised his family in Kirkconnel
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Alexander Anderson - surfaceman - Kirkconnel
Can someone help me with this. I'm looking for anything on family of Alexander Anderson, (1845–1909). Poet, son of a quarrier at Kirkconnel, Dumfriesshire, became a surfaceman on the railway. My great aunt is certain that he is a relative but her family are connected to Cumnock. He wrote the poem, Cuddle Doon, which I think may have been about my great aunt, grandmother and their brothers and sisters. His parents were James and Isabella from Kirkconnel. I'm also looking for a link between James and my ggg-grandfather John Anderson, who married Elizabeth Murray. I'm hopingn they are brothers, which would make Alexander a relation as my great aunt believes.
Can someone help?
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Andrew Steel - Kirkconnel
Andrew Steel born kikconnel circa 1790 christend Hall Kirkconnel 23 feb. father was James Steel born circa. 1766 and mother Janet Johnson born 1770, first son James born 1804 married Elizabeth Barbour born Lochwinnoch1803 married 1826 at lochwinnoch they had two sons and a daughter janet the younger boys were James And John who were born around 1827, the family later moved thier sawyers busines to Ardrossan sawmills at the shipbuilders yard.
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Cornelius Stewart - Kirkconnel
Trying to find info on my g.g.g grandfather Dr Cornelius Stewart. b1775 Kirkconnel d1855 Dunblane and his spouse Helen Gordon bErrol 1783 d1856 Dunblane. Hisfather was James,mother Agnes Dalgleish.Helens father John Gordon ,mother Marie Barr.
Son of Cornelius was also Dr Cornelius Stewart born Dunblane1825. migrated to Australia app 1853
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Crawford and McCrone families - Kirkconnel
Granddaughter of James Sloan Crawford and Sarah m/s McCrone of Kirkconnel.....mining families...
Mons Street, Kirkconnel....
Gt Grandparents...James Crawford and Maggie m/s Sloan of Nithside Terrace, Kirkconnel....and Thomas McCrone and Elisabeth m/s Reynolds of Kirkconnel...
please contact if you have information on my relatives...
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mcmillans - Kirkconnel
i am looking for any information on the lagrae mcmillans. i know my grandfather was a shepard and we had family members in the mines. also my great auntie had the tempest hotel in kirkconnel any help looking for my roots i would be greatfull.
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Alexander Anderson - Kirkconnel
My Great Great Great Grandparents came from Kirkconnel in Dumfries and had a son named Alexander who was born in 1851 I have census and information if anyone is interested.
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Broadfoot
- Kirkconnel
I am searching for David Broadfoot who was in Kirkconnel in 1841,born circa 1791. He married Jean Henderson, born 1795 in Sanquhar. Any information would be greatfully received.
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Charters
- Kirkpatrick
I am searching for the marriage of Hugh Charters to Eliza Maden circa 1815 - 35. Location unknown.
Their son John married Agnes Kirkland at Bathgate 1856. John not necessarily born at Bathgate although living there at time of marriage, I.G.I. birth entry for him says "of Bathgate" and details could have come from his marriage. Hugh possibly born Kirkpatrick Juxta. Help appreciated.
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Thompson - Charters. - Kirkpatrick-Fleming
William & Jean Thompson (nee Charters) family are John-1826, William-1831, Robert-1833, Mary-1835, Helen-1838, Joseph-1841, Jane-1846,---- William-1831, came to Australia, died 1867, trying to trace any family in Scotland.
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Smith Family - Kirkpatrick-Fleming
I am looking for information about a family called Smith who lived at Branteth and worked as labourers in the area during the 1700's to mid 1800's My gg/grandfather's father was a Robert Smith, his mother Elizabeth (Betty) Morrison. Robert's father was also a Robert Smith and his mother Elizabeth Atken.
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Malcolm
- Langholm
The Malcolms were in Langholm around 1800 and earlier, I'm looking for a link to the "Little" clan who also lived in Langholm at the same.
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HOTSON in Langholm
- Langholm
I specialise in the descendants of Robert Hotson and Isobel Donald who married in Langholm in 1766. Robert was the builder who built Langhom Bridge over the River Esk
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Little Clan - Langholm - Langholm
I am the great-great-grandaughter of Andrew Little who migrated to Bathurst NSW Australia in 1840. I hold 30 original letters brought to Aust by Andrew, some mentioning Duncan Malcolm in Berhanpore India, Sir Charles Malcolm and Sir Putteney Malcolm who appeared to be good friends of the Little family. Andrew Little was enticed to Bathurst by his brother-in-law David Maxwell Irving who had migrated from Langholm two years (?) before. Andrew bought 100 acres of land in Bathurst and built a house in 1850 (which is still standing and is classified by the National Trust). Various brothers and sisters followed Andrew to Australia later. The Bathurst property was called "Bimbenang" and was handed down through Andrew's son George Little to grandson MacDonel Little (my great uncle) and was sold out of the family in 1967 when MacDonel died. The letters I hold were found in good condition in a shed on the property by my father who was clearing the house out before putting it up for sale.
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Little Clan - Langholm - Langholm
Researching Little family connection on my paternal Grandmothers side and have traced family back to Langholm although more work needed to confirm William's parents. He was born in 1783 and my Grandma (Margaret Little) always said there was a connection with the Malcolm family,including Sir Pulteney Malcolm. More work needed but would welcome comments from anyone also researching the Littles of Langholm.
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Oliver Family - Langholm
If anyone can tell me about the Oliver Family, I would love to hear from you. I have a Susan Ramsey Oliver b. 1839 so far
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Hotson - Langholm
Looking for information on Alexander Hotson, mason, of Langholm who was working in 1857. I believe he was a relative and curious about descendants. Also if he was related to Robert(Robin) Hotson who seems to be the first in a family of builders and masons
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YOUNG SIBLINGS - Langholm
Searching for family of 4 siblings : Robert, William , John and Janet Young who came to the eastern coast of New Brunswick , Canada apprx 1816 -1825 . They located first in Newcastle - Miramichi region and then Tracadie , New Brunswick . 2 other siblings named John or James and Mary stayed behind in Scotland .Mary corresponded steadily with her siblings in Canada . Robert's 2 sons named Robert JR and James joined him in Tracadie , NB , Canada in 1831- 1832 . Would like to find any info on the Young sibling parents , their descendance etc for genealogy purposes . Thanks for your help .
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John Warwick=Janet Hope - Langholm
My ancestor buried in Langhholm Wauchope Kirkyard d Oct 20 1722 age 71 with wife Janet age 63: Inscription reads: Here lyes John Warwick in Meikleim. Early maps reveal there was a Meikleholm cottage in that period. Curious to know if the two are the same locations, or an inscription error on gravestone? Any help welcome
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Anne NICHOL
- Langholm
Anne NICHOL b.1745 LANGHOLM married Peter GRAHAM (b. 1739 CANONBIE)at CANONBIE in 1775. Anne died Apr 1831. She is buried with Peter and their daughter Margaret in CANONBIE. Can anyone help me with further detail or to get further back?
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Lochmaben - Lochmaben
I am trying to trace any decendants of William Moffat and Agnes Moffat nee Copland any information would be very much appreciated
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Liindsay Family - Lochmaben
I am trying to trace my descendants. William and Elizabeth (nee Gibb) Lindsay and their children John, James, Grace and Catherine all born between about 1836 to 1846. If you have any information I would love to hear from you.
Regards Eileen
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William McLellan - Lochmaben
William McLellan married Isabella Gibson in 1824 in Lochmaben. On the 1841 census Isabella is listed as a widow and her sons Robert, David and James are under 15years old. I cannot find a local birth registered for William nor can I find a death cert for him. Is anyone interested in the same family?
Thanks for your time, Helen.
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McMINN; FROOD; CARRUTHERS; JOHNSTONE - Lochmaben
Seeking any further information on these families, including James MCMINN c.1715; Rebecca Johnstone c.1750 William FROOD b.1727; Janet CARRUTHERS c.1730. Other family names from surrounding villages include; SWAN; TWEEDIE; THOMSON; MUNDELL; MARTIN; SWAN; DICKSON; OWENS; BLACKSTOCK; THOMSON; MARR.
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John Lindsay/Maggie Gibson
- Lochmaben
John Lindsay was born in 1842 at Glencairn Parish, the son of Samuel Lindsay and Margaret Collow. He married Jane Creighton, daughter of a local farmer, at Gotterbie, Lochmaben in 1870, and moved South to Hertfordshire where he set up a tailors/drapers business. He had a younger sister Margaret, known as Maggie, who lived in Lochmaben, with the married name of Gibson. Any ideas as to why he would have moved so far away from his family? What became of Maggie Gibson?
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Johnstone/White/Adamson
- Lochmaben
Both sides of my grandparents family came from Lochmaben.David Tenning Johnstone m Elizabeth Wilson from Ireland.Also John White Cabinet maker m Anne Adamson Married 1874.They ad 10 children one of whom drowned as a child in one of the lochs.
Can anyone help.
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McKenzie/White
- Lochmaben
Does anyone know of a Daniel McKenzie born around 1870 Who married a Margaret White 25.12.1896 in Lochmaben. Anything would be a help
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Johnstone/Tinning
- Lochmaben
1861 census gives Robert Tinning farmer age 70 living at Lochfield farm with his son and daughter His grandson was also there.David Tinning Johnstone. His mother Was poss Elizabeth. She was unmarried when she had David, the father was Thomas Johnstone who farmed at Thorneywhat? Anybody have any info on Elizabeth. Thanks
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Richard Walker - Lochmaben
Richard Walker was a "hawker of potteryware" in 1861, living in Lochmaben. Is there any information about a pottery works in the area?
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Roxburgh - Lochmaben
John Roxburgh, born in Lochmaben about 1820, was related to the Roxburghs who were in Ecclefecchan around 1775. I am looking for the connection. My grandfather said that the family had a connection with Thomas Carlyle.
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Bell Family
- Lockerbie
Richard Bell & Jean/Jane Jardine Thomas Bell their son Marr Janet Swan Creighton/Crichton Thomas Dec 1870 Aged 66yrs at Lockerbie Dryfesdale Dumfries looking for more info on his Parents Richard & Jane
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Bryce Family - Lockerbie
Richard Bryce married Marion Nicole Weir lived in Bridge Street 1930 onwards, children Richard, Margaret, Gracie.
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Henry Jamieson - Lockerbie
Henry Jamieson born about 1785 married Mary Cochrane. Had a Son James Jamieson who was married to Elizabeth Douglas, both born at Hoddam near Lockerbie and later lived at High St. Lockerbie. Details of Henry & Mary required
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Thomas Anderson
- Lockerbie
Thomas Anderson, born in Lockerbie in 1836. Father's name also Thomas Anderson. Moved to Fermanaugh, Ireland in early 1840s. Thomas jnr and brother, George migrated to Aust at about 21 yrs of age. Thomas married Jane McBarron on 17.08.1865 in Sydney, Australia. Looking for family ties, history, tree
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Ann Hume
- Lockerbie
I am looking for information on Ann Hume, who came from Lockerbie in Scotland. She married Thomas Anderson, They moved to Fermanaugh, Ireland in about 1841. They had two sons (that I know of, there may have been other children): Thomas and George. Thomas Jnr and George migrated to Australia in the 1850s, but George died on the voyage. Does anyone have any info on this family?
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Robert Reynolds Campbell
- Lockerbie
Searching for any information on Robert Reynolds Campbell born 4th Oct 1906 at High Street, Lockerbie.
Also Mary Campbell born 6th Sept 1903 at Newbie,Annan.
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Johnston Gillespie Sanders
- Lockerbie
Adam Johnston m. Isobel Gillespie in 1762. Chn Williamm. Jean McWilliam, James m. Isobel Sanders 1797, Adam, Margaret, Thomas, Adam, Jean,John and Janet m David Grierson. Trying to find Adam's parents and place of birth. Adam & Isobel Gillespie are buried in Lockerbie.
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Christian Greig - Lockerbie
Born about 1809 in Lockerbie. Married Thomas Robb.
The trail has gone cold with Christian. Can anyone help?
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Family of LOCKERBIE - (Dumfries) - Lockerbie
I am looking for any family connections by the name of LOCKERBIE,the furthest i can go back in my family is sadly my Great Gran Christina Lockerbie born 1896 died 1981, the trail then goes cold although i am aware there are more of the family out there somewhere can anyone help me out!? i think my G.Grans Husband went by the name of Binkie and was a runner in the second world war, my gran was helen schnetter nee lockerbie.... then there is my mum Aileen Lockerbie and then three children, we were all as far as i beleive born in dumfries and lived there all our lives until my mother and the twins moved away but Pamela still lives there! can anyone help out ????????
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William Park - Middlebie
William Park born 1841 in Middlebie, moved to Liverpool via Ulverston in the lake district, married Elizabeth Anderson. Daughter Margaret Sarah married Thomas Looney.
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coachman - Moffat
george cavers was a coachman who used to take trips round the hills and countryside, he also was in the fire service in Glasgow Some of his children married into the Cowan Family, namely George Cowan to Maggie Cavers. Any more information would be appreciated,as they are my wife,s grandparents
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edgar family - Moffat
i would like to find members of the family starting at john edgar b 1717 d 1759 son james b1751 d1810 mjean johnson 1777 c james, david, walter, jean, isabella, john, halbert, robert, christina, archibald and jessie
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