Bells of Dunbar - Dunbar
Looking for any details on the Bells of Dunbar (and surrounding area) James Bell (born 1769, died 26/1/1820 in Thorntonlock (lived in Innerwick) married Elizabeth Hogg (born 1773, died 8/11/1843 in Liverpool). They had 3 sons (George born 29/1/1804 in Dunbar, Henry born 28/10/1798 in Dunbar, Thomas born 5/3/1797) and 2 daughters (Elizabeth born 17/5/1801 and Janet born 21/5/1805) - all the children except for Elizabeth (who married Alexander Doughty of Dunbar) moved to Argentina in the 1830s

Kellie of Dunbar - Dunbar
Looking for William Kellie, burgess of Dunbar, ca, 1600, son of Cuthbert Kellie and? Who was his wife and who his mother? has anyone researched this family? Rob

Malcolm - Dunbar
Looking for any Info on Malcolm Family from Dunbar,Alexander Malcolm had grocery shop.1903 married Mildred Martha Penikett sister of Evelyn Pordage, wife of Ernest. Alexander & Mildred had 3 children Heulwen (Polly aka Sunshine), Ian & Ronald. Polly married Noel Smith had a daughter Aileen and lived in the Bearsden area of Glasgow. Aileen married Tommy Watson 1965

James Inglis born Dunbar pre 1800 - Dunbar
I am lokking for the birth / christening /parents of James Inglis who according to the 1851 census for Gravesend in Kent was born in Dunbar Scotland in the 1780s. If anyone knows how a Scotish fisherman ended up in Kent I would love to hear from you.

William Stewart - Dunbar
Anyone able to give me any information on William Stewart - a Forester - who lived at Brandsmill in the 1950's His wife was Margaret McLeod and she was born in the Isle of Skye - Wann,Mathieson,Tears and McDonalds are connected to this family. Two of Margaret McLeods sister's also settled in Dunbar and may have had a shop there.

Brunton or Smith Families - Dunbar
My mother Jessie Brunton Snee was born in Dunbar (1932). Her mother was Jessie Brunton Smith (1908) and her grandparents were Jessie Brunton (born in Dunbar) and Thomas Smith (blacksmith born in Tranent). I have traced quite a bit of the history of the family, but would love to hear from any relatives who could give me more up to date information. I never knew my great grandparents, and sadly my gran, Jessie Brunton Smith died aged 70 and my mother Jessie Brunton Snee died aged 34yrs. Jessie Brunton Snee has one living daughter, Maureen age 63yrs and I am sure there are cousins still around - any help would be greatly appreciated.

James Hamilton born Dunbar 1831 - Dunbar
I am researching my Hamilton family tree in New Zealand. James's father was Alexander who was married to Mary Kirkwood. James married a Marion Turnbull Whitelaw (born 1834)from East Linton, in Ballarat, Australia in 1857. They emigrated to NZ after their son Alexander was born, Alexander being my Grandfather. I can find no reference as to what ship & port they may have left from in Scotland.

Margaret Tear - Richard Robinson - Dunbar
Looking for information of family of Margaret Tear,who was my late husband's grandmother -Margaret married Richard Robinson in Dunbar 1880,had son Joseph Clifford Robinson born 1884 in Glencorse Midlothian,Edinburgh, my husband Richard Robinson was born 1923 in Wallsend Australia. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Empire cinema Dunbar - Dunbar
Looking for information on Jean Scott who owned the Empire cinema in the high street

Ralston in East Linton - East Linton
Looking for information on Robert Ralston who was a shoemaker in East Linton. His daughter, Elizabeth married William Howden in Edinburgh

maureen and olive in east linton - East Linton
looking for info on Maureen and Olive Black- although Black could be their Mother's maiden name. They were born between 1945 and 1950 and lived for some time in Whittinghame. Their Grandparents were Marion(stewart)Black and George Black. I think their Father may have worked on the Railways.

Robert Ker/Agnes Arrat ca. 1650 - East Linton
Looking for the ancestry of Robert Ker, minister of Linton, † 1658, and for the ancestry of his wife Agnes Arrat

East Linton - East Linton
looking for any family of William Lister who had a bakery shop in East Linton around 1960.

Bryson, Barclay. - Fenton Barns
My grandfather John Peaston Bryson was born here.Father James Bryson, mother Margaret Barclay.I have further info for other researchers if required,

Harkes Family - Garvald
George Harkes married Jane Rattray in 1840 at Garvald

FORD/LEES - Garvald
Searching for information on Janet FORD nee Janet Lees. I believe Janet Ford was the daughter of James Lees. Janet Ford and her husband had at least three daughters; Jane, Agnes, and Margaret. Janet, Jane and Agnes came to Canada in 1886. Janet returned to Scotland where she died.

PRESTON - Garvald
My grandfather William James Preston was born in Garvald on 4th Mar 1896. My gr grandfather Robert Preston b 2nd Aug 1857 was a Farm Manager in Garvald. If anybody has any more information please get in touch

Houdon/Howden - Gifford
Seeking information on the Houdon/Howden family in the 1600's who were born in Yester, now known as Gifford.

Redpath,Armstrong,Nichol - Gifford
Descendants of Andrew Redpath b abt 1801 England and Ann Armstrong.1841 Gifford.Occupation grocer and flesher.Eldest child Dorothy b 1823Spittal NBL.married James Nichol and emigrated to Australia1854.His motherMary b. abt.1770 Lanton.Nbl.Jean,Mary,James,Mary Frances Amelia,Andrew,Archibald,Robert, JaneAnn.

Cree/Scott - Gifford
Looking for any information on Cree's and/ or George Scott circa 1859 - 1870 approx. Lived in - Bissets wynd, Gifford???

McGill/Donaldson/hunter - Gifford
Hi Looking for info on Helen McGill came from Ireland and married David Donaldson in Gifford need to know about her BEFORE she married in 1834 Cheers Jean

Hunter - Gifford
Looking for info on Archibald Hunter Schoolmaster at Gifford in about 1866 Cheers Jean

Blacksmiths - Gladsmuir
The BEGBIE family were blacksmiths at Samuelston and Gladsmuir for several hundred years. I ave an interest in anyone of this name from the villages.

Wightman/Whitelaw - Gladsmuir
The Wightman/Whitelaw part of my family tree originates in and around Gladsmuir. Andrew Wightman married Jane Whitelaw in 1846 and their large family was born there. Anyone else searching for this family?

DAVIDSON DUNCAN - Gladsmuir
Looking for any information, such as birth location, other family members of Gardner (Gardener/Gardiner) Davidson born c1816 Scotland(?). Gardner married Charlotte Duncan in 1836 at Gladsmuir, East Lothain and had three chidlren, John Davidson born 15 Jul 1837 and Elizabeth born 1839 in the parrish of Crichton; Martha born 1841 in the parish of Newbattle. John and his father Gardner arrived in Australia in 1853 on the Mobile as Unassisted passengers and were miners. In 1856 Gardner travelled back to Scotland and returned to Australia with his wife and daughters, also a William Davidson came to Australia with them. The Davidsons then moved to New Zealand in 1866 when the husband of one of the daughters was to become the Postmaster on the West Coast. Any infromation on Gardner would be appreciated.

James ANDERSON and Eupham JOHNSTON - Gladsmuir
I am searching informations about James ANDERSON and his spouse Eupham or Fanny JOHNSTON who lived in Gladsmuir between 1798 and 1841. What did they do, where do they came from... Thanks for your help.

Little boy lost!! Robert Murdoch Montgomery. - Gladsmuir
Wondering what happened to Robert Murdoch Montgomery? ........... He was born in Gladsmuir on 12/06/1859; the youngest son of David Montgomery 1806, of Tranent and his wife Jane,formerly Hislop. .... David Montgomery registered the birth on the 15/06/1859 and that is the last record, alive or dead, in Scotland or in England; that can be found for him. Many of us have searched in vain. All we do know is that his mother ran away to England, before he was two years old, taking none of her children with her. Poor little boy!

Anderson family - Gullane
Looking for connections to Henry, William and Georgina (Inie)

I'Anson Horseracing Family - Gullane
Wm. I'Anson brought two racehorses from Yorkshire to Barnton, then settled in Gullane for several years. He married Mary Inglis and his brother Robert married Margaret Inglis (sisters?). The family then moved back to Yorkshire, to Malton. However, there was another Wm.I'Anson and family there and in villages nearby -- I cannot fit the families together, despite the unusual surname.

Smith - Gullane
Can anyone help me trace my Grandmother's brother. His name was Thomas?? I have a photograph taken 1924, Purvsholm,Gullane. After this date he went to America with his family. I have been told that he was a sheriff but do not know if he held that position in America or Scotland. Any information however remote would be welcomed

Cossar - Haddington
Researching and searching. Descendants of Richard COSSAR & Ratchal(nee Aitcheson) married 1799 in Haddington, East Lothian. The children were Rachel b. circa 1799,Thomas 1802,James 1804 and Ratchel 1806 (all Haddington ) Thomas married CatherineCarstairs 1819 at Inveresk. The children were Margaret b. 1820, Archibald 1824,William 1827,John(1)1832,John(2)1834.Most likely born in Inveresk

ARTINGSTALL sarah ann - Haddington
I am trying to find information on sarah ann artingstall who was born around 1830 in haddington to thomas artingstall and ann wilde. Can anyone help me.

Stewart and Brown,Quarry Pits - Haddington
Anyone have info on the Brown family who lived at Quarry Pits in the 1940's.Toms Brown and his wife Barbara had a son named William born mid 1930s. Tom's parents were Rebecca(msStewart)and William Brown. Rebecca was born 1861 in Dunbar and was the daughter of John Stewart and Marion(msTear)They were my Gr/Gr/Grandparents.Fingers crossed someone can help. Nan

Watt Combe Haddington - Haddington
Seeking descendants of James Watt, son of Richard Watt & Elizabeth McKenzie and his wife Agnes Combe, daughter of John Combe & Mary Hunter. James was born November 28, 1831 in Athelstaneford, Agnes was born in Gladsmuir October 10, 1831. They m. Haddington April 3, 1852 & had 10 children. Mary Hunter b.1853, John Combe b.1856, James b.1858, Andrew b.1862, Elizabeth McKenzie b.1863, Jeanie Combe b.1868, Agnes Combe b. 1870, Robert Turnbull m. 1872 and Joseph McCulmore b.1875. Robert Turnbull Watt immigrated to Australia 1912 and his sister Agnes Combe Watt immigrated to Tornoto Canada in the late 1880's probably accompanied by brothers John Combe Watt & Joseph McCulmore Watt. Parents Agnes Combe died 1894 in Haddington & James Watt died 1916 in Haddington.

Bell, Arnot, Wood - Haddington
Dennison Erskine Bell married Margaret Arnot in about 1810, one of their sons, Andrew married Margaret Wood in about 1831, and they went to Australia in 1854 with their seven children. Anyone doing a family tree with these forbears, could they please make contact.

WHITSON FENDER HOGG CUMMINS - Haddington
My 2 ancestors there are Robert WHITSON b1805 Haddington,Scotland-1883 Auckland m 1829 Dunbar to Elizabeth FENDER b 1807 Haddington?-1884 Auckland & the couple William HOGG Haddington,Scotland m Elizabeth CUMMINS Haddington

Information on Jack Cunningham - Haddington
Jack Cunningham is listed on my birth certificate. It states that as a plasterer he worked in Elgin in 1943 and while there he resided at Kingsmills Drive. He originally lived at Goodall Road in Haddington. Any information about him is invaluable. Thank You.

PARFITT - Haddington
Looking for anyone who has connection or remembers a person called Jemima Parfitt who left during war. Thanks

James Keiller and Alison Hope - Haddington
Looking for information on the parents of James Keiller and his wife Alison Hope. James was a soldier I believe and they had a daughter Alison Keiller born 1st Nov 1822 in Haddington.

Descendants of James Newton - Haddington
James Newton, Merchant at Haddington & Janet Hughes, Daughter of David Hughes, Horsehirer in Pleasance, gave up their Names for Proclamation of Banns Matrimonial, 24th March, 1787. He was later an Innkeeper in Haddington. Looking for Descendants still living in Haddington.

Hope, George and Mary - Haddington
I am interested in any information concerning George and Mary Hope nee Tait. They had a family of at least 7 children, Margaret, Agnes, Christian/Christina, John, James, Marion and George. Apparently George (senior) died in 1847 as a pauper. His daughter Christian/ Christina went to Australia in the late 1850's.

Robertson Purves - Haddington
Looking for Adam Roberson Agnes Purves or Purvis Salton their daughter Jessie came to Australia and married. Any information would be greatful.

Anderson - Haddington
I am searching informations about the Anderson family who lived in Haddington between 1826 and 1836. Perhaps the father, John, died about 1836. He was born 10 mar 1800 in Gladsmuir. The mother was Ann STEEL, 1805-1859. Thanks for your help

Sherriff, Macfarlane, Punton, Stevenson - Haddington
Daniel Macfarlane (from Neilston, Ren) mar Ann Sherriff (also Sheriff, Sherrif) in Wattinghame, Parish of Dunbar, County of Haddington, October 1860. Daniel`s parents were Daniel and Ann Stevenson, and Ann`s Thomas and Agnes Punton. Any info re their families etc would be most welcome. Many thanks.

Jessie McDonald - Haddington
Iam trying to trace relatives of my great granma Jessir McDonald she was born in haddington on1841 moved to edinburgh to work inservis she married David Hay in 1865 she lived in 86 pleasance & raised three chidren she had four but one died when he was three years jesse ran a green grocers shop from the front room of her house as she was widowed younge at 35 she later went to Queensberry House as it was then hospital for the elderly were she died in 1921 he Father wasArchibald McDonald he was a farm servent her mither was Alison McDonald ms Baillie i hope to find some relatives dont know if jessie had siblings

Robert Stark and Elizabeth Pringle - Haddington
Robert Stark was born 1826/7 in Scotland he marrid Elizabeth Pringle 19.8.1848 At Wittinghame Haddington she was the daughter of William and Isobel Pringle (nee King ) I have the family from 1848 but would like the birth of Robert and his Parents names Robert and Elizabeth had 9 children Beatrice 1849 Isabella 1851 Robert 1852 James 1854 Mark 1859 William 1860-1873 Andrew 5.8.1862-1936 John 1866 and Mary Jane 1868

Pendrigh family - Haddington
I am looking for information about the Pendrigh family, who lived in Haddington, Humbie and surrounding area in the 1700s and early 1800s. John Pendrigh married Elspeth Lowman and had five children: John (b 1771), David (b 1773) , George (b 1776) (all born in Humbie), James (born in Stow Galashiels in 1764) and Margaret (born in Yester Dunbar in 1768).

laurie family - Haddington
looking for information about members of the laurie family in haddington. my gt gt grandfather henry laurie was born there in about 1820. his father was robert peter laurie and mother elizabeth denholm. any information regarding other members of this family would be of interest.

Sadlers of Haddington - Haddington
Anyone make connections with an Alexander Sadler born 1880 or thereabouts. His daughter Helen married a Blain. Looking for early family history.

Brown, Thomas and William Quarry Pits Blacksmith Haddington - Haddington
Any information on a Black Smith family called Brown that had smithys at Athelsaneford, Sunnyside farm East Linton, Hailes Castle and Quarry Pits Haddington. All males called Thomas or William back to 1798. Wives names were Barbara Aitken,Rebecca Stewart, Agnes Whitson, Elizabeth Simpson (Stirling solicitor's daughter. any assistance appreciated