mcneill - Tranent
looking for information on andrew mcneill and maria learmonth they lived waverley place tranent maybe married around 1890 they had a daughter alice born about 1892 she married a daniel mcshane in 1913 and she died 1920 i dont know if they had any children i know daniel did because he remarried 1922. hope someone can help regards jean

young vertie - Tranent
looking for decendants of archibald young, married catherine verty 05,06 1760 in tranent.

poleti tree - Tranent
looking for any information on the poletti family from biggar. my great grandfather owned the china shop and my mother was born in the shop now the townhead cafe.

Sibbald family - Tranent
I am looking for information about the Sibbald family who lived in Tranent in the 1770s. Peter Sibbald married Margaret Guthrie and thay had a daughter Christiana born 6/1/1774 in Tranent. She is my great great great great grandmother. She married John Pendrigh in Haddington in 1798. They had five sons; Alexander, George, Thomas, Joseph and John.

David Montgomery - Tranent
Born around 1761 in Tranent. Married Janet Macky or Mackie July 1783. Trying to find more details of their families, parents etc. Only known children David born 1785 and Janet born 1787.

Archibald Landals - Tranent - Tranent
Archibald Landals b. 7 Dec 1815 to George Landals and Elizabeth Wood. Could this possibly be the same person as Archibald LANDLES, a papermaker who later married Martha JESSE? I realise there are many variants of this name.

Rodger and Penny - Tranent
I am looking for information on ancestors or descendants of James Rodger and Margaret Penny who were married in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland 1814 and who appear on 1841 Census in Tranent. According to this census their 9 children were born in Tranent from about 1824

Cuthbertson, Montgomery, Hislop, Purvis - Tranent
Looking for information on William CUTHBERTSON and his wife Isabella, formerly HISLOP. William was a coal miner. ... In the 1871 Scottish census, they had living with them in Tranent, their nephew, David MONTGOMERY 1852, a carter: son of David MONTGOMERY 1806 and his runaway wife Jane HISLOP/HESLOP, Isabella's sister. ......... David 1852, went to England and married a Durham girl; Elizabeth PURVIS, daughter of Thomas PURVIS, in 1875. ......... There is a CUTHBERTSON/PURVIS connection too but I can't work it out;... an Ann CUTHBERTSON, widow of George, appears on the 1851 census as the aunt of one John PURVIS, farmer in Hadstone, Northumberland...... Although I am looking to establish a Cuthbertson Purvis connection: .. information on any of the above would be wonderful!!

annie weir - Tranent
annie was born in tranent her mother was janet abercrombie herfirst marriage was to peter liddel and had 3 children.she was a widow when she married my gt gt grandfather miles ryan in 1875 they had 7 children michael,catherine,william,mary,jessie,david and benjamin.

William Peden and Ann Foggo Bain - Tranent
Ann's parents were Mary Ann knox and John Bain. William's parents were Adam Peden and Isabella greig, her father a Robert?Adams parents were Alexander Pedan and Lily Pow. I have an interest in tracking the Peden line . Tracking ancestors of May Ann Knox.

Robertson - West Saltoun
My ancestors lived in the Saltoun area in the 1800's. Philip Robertson was married to Marion Henderson in 1868. He was born around 1839 to Eliza or Elizabeth Forsythe. He may have been one of twins The other being named William. It would appear they were illegitimate and sometime between the age of 2 and 12 Eliza changed Philips name from Forsythe to Robertson The father of Philip was named as William Robertson (ploughman) on his marriage certificate . Any help would be much appreciated

Mary Cockburn and Andrew Mackay - Whitekirk
were married around this area she was born in 1775 I have few details on him. They had a daughter margaret in 1810 Any details gratefully received

Whitekirk Parish - East Lothian - Whitekirk
James Anderson and his family left from this hamlet to live in Australia in 1839. They settled in Adelaide where they tried to be market gardeners and their home was called 'Burnside' - now a suburb of the city, but later they moved and our branch of the family eventually ended up in New South Wales. Are there any Andersons who can trace their line back to Whitekirk parish, prior to 1839?

Raeburn, - Whitekirk
Any info on Agnes Raeburn, wife of Alexander Raeburn, mother of Alexander and Agnes (how imaginative!) early 1800s, Alexander is son of Janet Redpath/Rippath. I think Agnes was a Raeburn before her marriage too.

Watt - Whitekirk
Richard Watt was groom at Newbyth, married Janet Brown and had a daughter Mary in 1820. They came to Edinburgh and she is my gt.gt.grandmother. Anybody know any more?

CRAIG family East Lothian - East Lothian (ELN, County, Scotland)
I am researching the CRAIG family. They moved about all over East Lothian but mostly in Prestonkirk. The other names that I have added have all married into the CRAIG family. If anyone has any information on any of the names I would be pleased to hear from them.My research at the moment goes back to 1693...Norrie,Michie,Gordon,Sirrell,Bell,Chalmers,Chapman

Dolan in East Lothian and Ireland - East Lothian (ELN, County, Scotland)
Looking for Ancestors / Descendants of Dolan & Flynn from Co Leitrim, Ireland..they lived and travelled in East Lothian Dolan Children - All born in Ireland - Patrick Dolan / Bridget Dolan / Margaret Dolan / Catherine Dolan / Myles Dolan (no info) / Hugh Dolan (no info) / John Dolan (no info). 19 Nov 1865 - Horse Crook,North Berwick - Mary Lee wife of Francis Dolan died - 1st recorded entry of the Dolans in East Lothian. 20 May 1868 - Daughter Catherine died Markle, Prestonkirk when she was 14 yrs. She died of Disease of Spine & Phlebitis. 1871 Census - Francis Dolan still living at 15 Markle, Prestonkirk. with all children. 23 Aug 1877 - Trabroon,Gladsmuir,Haddington - Francis Dolan Death. Son, Patricks family - Dwelling: Farm Cottage Whitekirk & Tynninghame. (1881 Census). Francis Dolan (born 23 Apr 1873; Markle, Prestonkirk) Hugh Dolan (born 24 Sep 1874; Hoprig, Gladsmuir) Charles Dolan (born 12 Jan 1877; Hoprig, Gladsmuir) Mary Dolan (born 30 Apr 1879; Boathouse, Whitekirk) Catherine Dolan (born 30 Mar 1881; Knowes, Whitekirk) Annie Dolan (born 29 Apr 1883; Knowes, Whitekirk) Myles Dolan (born 22 Sep 1885; Knowes, Whitekirk) Margaret Dolan (born 23 Sep 1887; West Garleton) Patrick died 31 Jul 1887 - West Garleton (Pleurisy) - Brother-in-law Thomas Croally signed death cert. Daughter Bridget's family - (m.Thomas Croally) Thomas Croally John Croally (born 1880; Haddington) Elizabeth Croally (born 1888; Haddington) Francis Croally (born 1890; Haddington) James Croally (born 1892; Haddington) Sarah Croally (born 1877) Mary Croally (born 1875) Catherine Croally (born 17 Sep 1885) Daughter Margaret's family - (m.John Blessington). Mary Blessington (born 1888; Haddington) Myles Blessington (born 1884; Haddington) Francis Blessington (born 1885; Haddington) Alice Blessington (born 1890; Haddington) John Blessington (born 1887; Haddington)

Flynn of East Lothan and Ireland - East Lothian (ELN, County, Scotland)
Looking for Ancestors / Descendants of the Flynns who were born in Co Leitrim & moved to East Lothian. Flynn children - All born in Ireland - Margaret Flynn / Peter Flynn / Martha Flynn / Hugh Flynn (no info) / Stephen Flynn (no info) / Ann Flynn. Hugh Flynn (Father) died of General Debility aged 40 yrs on 16 July 1863, at Tranent. Cannot locate census records for 1871,the family may have returned to Ireland for a while after their father died. Hugh's widow Mary Flynn (Rynn) 1881 Census lived at Ballencrieff, as Housekeeper with 5 of her 6 children. Daughter Margaret married Patrick Dolan 1872. Dwelling: Ballencrieff Mary FLYNN Head Widowed 62 Housekeeper Leitrim Co, Ireland Peter Flynn (born 1856 Ireland) Martha Flynn (born 1863 Ireland) Hugh Flynn (born 1864 Ireland) Stephen Flynn (born 1866 Ireland) Ann Flynn (born 1861 Ireland) Dwelling: Ballencrieff Ann FLYNN Daughter Unmarried 20 F Ag Lab Leitrim, Ireland Dwelling: Ballencrieff Hugh FLYNN Son Unmarried 17 M Ag Lab Leitrim Co, Ireland Dwelling: Ballencrieff Martha FLYNN Daughter Unmarried 18 F Ag Lab Leitrim, Ireland Dwelling: Ballencrieff Peter FLYNN Son Unmarried 26 M Ag Lab Leitrim Co, Ireland Dwelling: Ballencrieff Stephen FLYNN Son N/A 15 M Ag Lab Leitrim, Ireland Hugh's wife Mary (Rynn) died 24 Sep 1888 at Newhouse, Dirleton from sudden Heart Disease. Son Peter Flynn had a son Hugh born 6 Apr 1888 East Mains, Ormiston. Was listed as living at 36 Traprain, Prestonkirk during 1891 census. Peter died South Melville, Lasswade 1905. Margaret Flynn (Dolan) died 8 Mar 1922 South Leith Edinburgh. Ann Flynn (McGowan) died 24 Feb 1919 at 9 Kingslaw Street, Tranent. Martha Flynn died 23 Dec 1934 at 6 Wedderburn Terrace Inveresk - Former Poorhouse - After 1930, the poorhouse became Inveresk Institution.

smith - East Lothian (ELN, County, Scotland)
looking for info on Sarah feddes smith, believed to be a local midwife, &later believed to be a matron of one of the local hospitals in that area,possibly in the years between 1872&1918,she lived at no. 6. lamer street dunbar,east lothian. she died at this address on 29 jan 1951. her brother died at same address on 8th june1930 his name is william alexander smith. Sarah feddes death states she was the widow of james bryce,cant find any trace of marriage, thank you for any help you can give me.

Davie - East Lothian - East Lothian (ELN, County, Scotland)
I am researching James Davie 1797 Haddington, East Lothian his son, John Davie 1832 Gladsmuir, East Lothian his son, Thomas Gillie Davie 1859 Ormiston, East Lothian and his children, James, Lizzie, William, George, Maggie, Thomas, Joseph, Walter, Hector & John.

Webster/MacPherson/Edgar - East Lothian (ELN, County, Scotland)
Anyone with Jane MacPherson born approx. 1838 in East Lothian, married to a James Webster or Janet Edgar born approx. 1804 and married to a Robert Webster on their family tree, I have a grave marker photo. Regards, Nancy

lauder or inkster - East Lothian (ELN, County, Scotland)
looking for info regarding my dad william inkster and his foster parents david and sally lauder, also his birth mother edith rose inkster. they lived at spott then macmerry thanks

Anderson/Donat/Gourlay - Prestonkirk
Many of my family members appears to have been born, married and lived in Prestonkirk in the late 1700's and the 1800's. I particularly interested in the Andersons, Donats and Gourlays. Any input would be appreciated.

WHITSON HOGG SHIEL HENRY WATT - Prestonkirk
My ancestors there Thomas WHITSON Prestonkirk,Scotland Agnes HOGG m 1755 at Prestonkirk Thomas SHIELL of Prestonkirk Christian HENRY of Prestonkirk James WHITSON Prestonkirk mc1723 Elizabeth WATT Scotland

Markle Mains - Prestonkirk
Any descendants of Hunter, Bryson, or Reynolds families who lived here in the 1800's? I would like to hear from you.

Reids of Prestonkirk - Prestonkirk
Interested in anyone researching the Reids - I have Thomas Reid 1717 as my earliest. Spouses include Mason,Meek, Millar,Allan. My line moved to Edinburgh after 1841 census

Anderson and Wightman - Whittinghame
I'm looking for information on the Wightman and Anderson families who lived and worked in Whittinghame.

Maureen and Olive (Black?) - Whittinghame
anyoune have any info on two sisters Maureen and Olive born in the 1940's in Whittinghame or East Linton.I think their Mother's own name was Black and their Grandparents - Marion(Stewart) and George Black. Marion was born 1894 at Cairndinnes,Dunbar. Would be grateful for any info - Nan

Thomson + Young - Whittinghame
Margaret YOUNG b. 1826 daughter of Alison Thomson and James YOUNG. Margaret had at least 2 brothers James b. Whitsome 1821 and Peter b. 1828 Cranshaw.

Christian Thomson and Thomas Porteous - Whittinghame
I'm looking for any information on the parents of Christian THOMSON, christened Whittinghame 30 Sep 1785. She married Thomas PORTEOUS and I have information about her children, in particular Janet Porteous who married James WILL.

YOUNG, Sandilands, - Whittinghame
James YOUNG b.1821 Whitsome m.in 1847 Helen Sandilands b. Prestonkirk in 1826. They had daughters Margaret and Janet and baby son James who died along with his mother on landing in Canada. James settled in Toronto and m. Anne Hogg with whom he had 9 more children.

Christian Thomson - Whittinghame
Christian Thomson b. 1786, daughter of Margaret Bowhill and John Thomson. Had a sister Margaret b.1786. Any other siblings?