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Fife UK - Genealogy, Surnames, Family and Local History

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NAIRN/WILLIAMS - Ceres
John Nairn married Elizabeth Williams in Ceres on 15 May 1840. They had a daughter, Euphemia, born 27 July 1843. Can anybody tell me about the ancestors of these two, their dates of birth, other children and what happened to them?

Terres, Miller, Smith - Ceres
I am searching for a David Terres who was b March 1798 to David Terres and Elizabeth Swan in Ceres. He married a Jean Miller in Creich 9 Mar 1820 and had a daughter Elizabeth b Aug 1828 in Monimail. I can find no siblings for Elizabeth and no definite entries in census papers for any of the family. There is no record of death after 1855 for David or Jean. Elizabeth married Archibald Smith in Moonzie in 1848. If you have any of these persons in your tree, I would be happy to hear from you.

Paluch's of Pitliver - Charlestown
Hoping to hear from someone who knew or knew of a Jennifer Paluch who lived in Pitliver near Charlestown circa 1967.

Baillie John - Charlestown
Baillie John born in Charlestown 13.12.1886 father John Baillie, mother Kate Baillie (nee King) married 23 July 1880 in Wishaw. Andrew Baillie born 17.5.1889, don't know if there are any other siblings, I am trying to trace any family. Thank you.

David Crawford - Charlestown
Looking for date of birth for David Crawford born c1852 in ?Charlestown. He was with his mothers family mother in 1861.He married Jane Reddie in 1877 in Charlestown and died there in 1925. He was son of Helen May, who married John McQueen in 1865 and David Crawford. Any information on his father would also be appreciated.

Alexander Bell and Marion Whitelaw - Charlestown
Looking for descendents of Alexander Bell b. 1771, Charlestown m. Abt. 1791 to Marion Whitelaw b. 1770, Fife. Children: Isobel, Andrew (m.Roberts!), Margaret, Ann(m.Dawson!), James, Alexander (m.Cameron-found family), David, John (m.Duncanson!), Robert (my ggg grandfather-m. Templeman), Marion, Philip Charles Durham, David (m.Henderson!), Catherine. - all born in Charlestown (or near). Regards Kaye

David Crawford - Charlestown
I know quite a bit about David Crawford, his father, mother and maternal grandparents; the reason being my mother's Christian Names were Jane Reddie and my grandmother's maiden name was Crawford and she was born in Charlestown.

Johanna Macdonald Wilkie - Charlestown
born Abt 1849 Charleston Fife married William Page of Stirling Her mothers family name name was Macdonald Any information welcome

Peter Hutton - Charlestown
Looking for ancestors of Peter Hutton and Christina Dick. Their son George Hutton was born Charlestown c1821.

still looking - Charlestown
elvis is looking for a jennifer paluch who lived on the pitliver estate with her family back in the late sixties early seventies

Robert Brown/Elizabeth "Betsy" Johnston(e) - Coaltown of Wemyss
I'm looking for descendants of this couple who were married in Cameron, Fife in May of 1869. Their known children were, William (b. 1869), Maggie (b. 1871), James (b. 1874), Catherine (b. 1881), Robert (b. 1886), and Jane (b. ca. 1888). William was born in Cameron Bridge, Cath was born in Kennoway, and Robert was born in Wemyss. The others were born in Markinch. Maggie married Henry Mackie in 1899, Cath died in 1897, Robert married Henrietta Dempsey in 1920 (and I believe she died that same year), and Jane married Alexander Millar in 1914. I would love to contact cousins from this family.

KIng family - Collessie
Researching family history of the King family in and around Collessie,namely,John King who married an Elizabeth Loch about 1830 and lived and worked in Collessie.

Coal Miners to N.S.W. - Comrie
My father-in-law, Peter Macpherson, came to Australia during the late 1920's with his brother Jim. Later, the whole family including the parents, Peter and Helen (Thompson), came to live and work in the Cessnock coalmines. They were from Fifeshire in Scotland. Are there any remaining relatives who would like to make contact? Thanks. Jan.

what happened to - Cowdenbeath
looking for information as to what happened to a margaret bewick martin born cowdenbeath 1895 father thomas mother eliza she appears in the 1901 cencus living in park ave she was my grandmothers sister cant find a marriage certificate or death certificate for her does anyone know what happened to her none of my grandmothers family ever mentioned her.

thornton - Cowdenbeath
john thornton can anyone help please with information on kate (catherine) thornton born abt 1896-98 she married a william watson of glasgow i would at a guess say he was born around the same date. kind regards jean australia

Libaray & Reading Room - Crail
From Cassell Gazetteer c1896 Crail Fife NB : 1891 Population : 1,119 - There is a library and reading room.

STARK - Crail
I am trying to trace JOHN STARK born about 1719. He was married to Elizabeth Simson in December 1739 in Crail, Fife.

Alexander Peebles - Crail
Born in Crail 1846,emigrated to New Zealand 1864, married Jane Pirie in 1864.NZ descendants would like to contact descendants in Scotland re family history.

Family Names Beaty. Brown, Mcdonald, Edmond - Crail
Hi I wonder if there are any relatives on this site I have traced back so far to Thomas Brown & Margaret Lyel 1738 My 5th Great Grandfather Their son James Brown who married Madalen ( one spelling of ) Clark to John Brown who married Betty Brown had a Daughter Euphemia Who married an Alexander McDonald Alex is the problem he drowned on10/4/1845, I am led to believe was brought home with another 4 bodies, he is listed as a sailor, could also be fisherman Does anyone have any further details on him or any idea of any boat that went down at that time Also any details of David Edmonds family, his father came from Cupar They ran a hotel & was also a post runner, someone told me he ran the mail coach to St Andrews He married a Janet Pryde One of his son’s , also David,( one of 8 Children ) who married a Magdelaine McDonald in 1866. They had a daughter called she was my Euphemia McDonald Edmond, she was my Gt Granny, also known as Mossie, If you think you have a connection, or can help please get in touch

Stark - Crail
I am trying to trace a Agnes Stark who married a David Thomson - January 1778 in Crail, Fife.

Crombie - Crombie
Lived at Waulkmill, 1 mile from Crombie. Attended local primary school there.

Mary Dalrymple Templeman - Crombie
Looking for any descendents of Mary Templeman b. 15 Sep 1806 in Crombie, Torryburn, d. 5 Wurs Close, Leith in 1892. Married 1826 to Robert Bell b. 23 Dec 1804 in Charlestown, d. 28 East Port Street, Dunfermline 1877. Their children: Alexander (my gg grandfather), David, Janet, Mary, (Marion - just found), Catherine, William, Robert, Andrew. Children born mainly Torryburn/Dunfermline. (need more info on Mary, Marion, Catherine, Wiliam, Robert) Regards Kaye

Ross Arnott Families - Crossford
Marriage Register January 1839 5th : James Ross Wright Crossford and Catherine Arnott residing there gave in their names... They had three sons John (b.1839); James (b.1841) & Robert (b.1847). Robert a Blacksmith moved to Edinburgh and married Ann Sutherland McGregor. Any connections?

Arnott Family - Crossford
Catherine Arnott was born Abt 1808 & died 29 Jan 1893 (as Catherine Arnott Ross). Her parents according to the death register were John Arnott & Margaret Lawrie. Any additional information on this family?

Denholm's - Crossgates
I am interested in tracing any of my relatives "Denholm" who are still in Crossgates or the Fife area. Could you put me in contact with them? Any help would be great.

Lister - Crossgates
I am interested in tracing any of my relatives "Lister" who are still in Crossgates or the Fife area. Could you put me in contact with them? Any help would be great.

donibristle - Crossgates
hi i am trying to find ANY info on donibristle fife approx 1914/1920 my gran is 91 and this is where she was born yet i can find nothing about the area apart from pit disaster 1906

Donibristle Village - Crossgates
I am trying to find as much info about donibristle village as possible, but not having much luck. all you ever get is things about the pits ??? any info would be much appreciated

Crossgates - Crossgates
I am interested in any information about the village of Crossgates where my grandfather was born in 1866. Would like to know more about the village and what kind of work was done there in the second half of the 1800's

Margaret Dobbie - Culross
Margaret Dobbie was born in Culross in 1816.She married John Younger and had 8 children.

mitchell - Culross
i am looking for imformation on john mitchell who married mary watson on 28/9/1792 at torryburn and who went on to have 7 children all born in culross john was a tailor and info would be appreciated

Cupar, Fife - Cupar
Names: Cupar

Family Name:sharpe - Cupar
My father lived in Cupar before immigrating to Australia around 1930,I believe my Grandmother's name was Catherine,my grandfather was Andrew,my father's name was James Alexander.his brother was John Edward.Any information would be greatly appreciated.I also believe he may have had a sister?

Ann Brunton - Cupar
Ann married Charles Nicol(l) from Dundee in December 1839. She bore him a daughter, Margaret Drysdale Nicol(l) in 1840 and they left on board the FIFSHIRE for New Zealand in September 1841. I would love to find out if Ann had any other siblings, who her parents were and more about their way of life back then.

Forrester - Cupar
I am seeking relatives of William Forrester and Catherine Hardie who were born in Cupar in 1781 and 1782

James Smith - Cupar
Looking to find the birth date and parents of James Smith who lived in Cupar. Born abt 1819. He married Isabella Robertson moved to Preston

King family - Cupar
i am looking for any imformation on the king family about1870 to 1900's living/working around the area.

Robertson. A family of jewellers. - Cupar
I am seeking any descendants of Robert Robertson who married Clementina Stewart 22/11/1788 at Dundee. They had the following children born in Cupar Jane 29/8/1789, Agnes 1/4/1791, Robert 21/7/1793,Elizabeth 16/12/1794 and William 28/8/1796. Robert married Jessie Isabella Alexander 23/4/1819 and had the following Robert 1820, John 1821,Stewart Alexander 1823, John Alexander 1825, Elizabeth 1827,William 1830 and George Brunston 1836. Robert, George and Elizabeth were all jewellers, as was their father Robert, who had his buisness at Crossgates Cupar (1820). Robert migrated here to Australia. George married Margaret Morriss and had 2 sons ( that I know of) Elizabeth remained unmarried. Are there any descendants of this family still around?

sheila samuels - Cupar
looking for sheila samuels who's father was called norman.i think she was or is a deaconess or may now be a language teacher.

searching for Andrew Brown and family - Cupar
I would like to find out more information on Andrew Brown he married Elizabeth H surname unsure of. They had a daughter Janet Brown who married a John Walton in 1860. I am finding it hard to get any info on Andrew as his wifes surname is not clear on their daughters marriage record so i would be very grateful if someone could help

Honeyman, Anderson - Cupar
Looking for parents of George Honeyman b: c1804-1810 depending which census you use, in Springfield, Cupar, Fife. Married Cecilia Anderson in 1843. Moved to Clackmannanshire abt 1852

David Honeyman - Cupar
Looking for info on David Honeyman b: c1843 in Cupar Fife. Last trace is the 1861 census of Springfield, Fife. He was aged 17 then. Parents are George Honeyman & Cecilia Anderson

Andrew Lindsay - Cupar
I'm looking for information on Andrew Lindsay born Cupar circa 1896. (his father was a Blacksmith in Cupar, which he subsequently turned into a grocers shop) Andrew Lindsay worked in the Co-op in Edinburgh and died there circa 1956

Mary Jane & Susanna C. Porter - Cupar
Looking for descendents of Mary Jane Porter, born 19 March 1883 at Cupar, and her sister Susanna Calder Porter, born 1878, to Robert Porter and Jane Grant. Siblings David and Robert emigrated to the USA.

CUNNINGHAM - Cupar
I am searching for information about the Cunningham family who lived in the area of Cupar in the 1800s. I would like to find out about the families of William Cunningham and Margaret Kirkcaldy m 1/12/1835, and David Cunningham and Euphemia Nairn m 4/6/1868.

BIRRELL/BONTHRON - Cupar
Charles BIRRELL married Janet BONTHRON in Cupar in 1820, Their daughter Janet (Jessie), born 1825, married Joseph Tanner PIERCEY in Geelong, Australia in 1854 (Janet used the name 'Burrell')Charles BIRRELL was a Merchant/Manufacturer. I would by grateful for any information regarding this family and knowledge of any descendants. Many thanks Sue

CUMMINS - Cupar
Looking for information about John Cummins(Staff Seargent. FIFE militia,Artillery)circa 1870. Wife Helen,daughters Maryann, Eliza, Ellen and son James Arthur.Died Cupar, Fife 1881

David George Dickson - Cupar
David George Dickson born ca 1874 in Cupar in Fife, died 1924 in Cape Town. Am trying to locate his birth records in Scotland. Any leads? He married Charlotte Stadler in Cape Town in 1902. They had 6 children: Basil, Reginald, Claude, Grace, Leonard and Joyce. Researcher: Delwynne

AITKEN, Alexander - Cupar
Alexander's headstone states that he was a Native of Cupar Fifeshire. He was born c1812 and married Elizabeth HAIN/HANE in Glasgow in 1835 before emigrating to Australia. Any information on Alexander's origins would be appreciated.

HUTCHINSON/HUTCHISON - Cupar
Searching for any information about James Hutchison/Hutchinson and family. The family moved to Edinburgh possibly between the 1820's and 1830's. One of the daughters of James was Isabella born about 1841 in Edinburgh is my great grandmother. Other siblings are Jannett(Janet) Euphemia, Selva. Would appreciate any help with the above.


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