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Fife
UK - Genealogy, Surnames,
Family and Local History |
County town: Cupar
Other major towns: Kirkcaldy, Dunfermline
Origins of Name: Personal Name
Population 1801: 93,743
Population 1961: 320,692
Acreage: 322,878 Urban Land 1961: 7.2 %...
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Bennett/ Wilkie..Dunfermline - Dunfermline
I'm seeking information about my ancestor, Andrew Bennett, son of Alexander Bennett, a tanner and his wife Catherine nee Wilkie. He was born in Dunfermline in 1823 , came to Australia about 1842 and has many descendents here...Jan
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Clunie - Drylie - Dunfermline
can anyone help with a birth around 1853 for John Clunie ?Dunfermline his father was also John Clunie and his mothers maiden name was Ann Drylie cant find a marriage for them either.Thank you.
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Andrew/Elizabeth Burt - Dunfermline
Looking for any information on Andrew Burt and Elizabeth Dunlop, married in 1835. They had 11 children who were born in various villages around Fife. Andrew's family is from Dunfermline. Both Andrew and Elizabeth died in 1859 in Falkirk, buried in Polmont.
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Dr. Alan Rutherford - Dunfermline
Seeking the relatives of Dr. Alan Rutherford born and bred in Inverkeithing, son of Thomas Rutherford Collessie and Christine Finlay who were married in Edinburgh 1910. Alan had a sister called May. Dr. Alan possibly retired to Dunfermline. Any information please
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PAGE/CAMPBELL
- Dunfermline
Seeking information or descendants of my 2nd G Grandparents David Page and Catherine Campbell, both born Dunfermline. Married 1843 Clackmannan. Both born around 1820, eight known children. Have been unable to find Davids birth/baptism.
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Andrew Brown 1855 - Dunfermline
Andrew Brown was born in 1855 Abbotshall, Fife, Scotland. He married Isobella Strang (b: 1855 Ballingry, Fife, Scotland) in 1876 Dunferline Parish, Fife, Scotland. These are their known children to date: Marion,Andrew,Isobella,John,Christina, Margaret, Janet. The first three children were born in Dunfemline, Fife, Scotland, it is believed. The others were born in the United States. Would love to here from any relatives and share information that I know. I have listed a few of the names associated with this family. Claudia in Seattle
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Walter Brown 1823 - Dunfermline
Walter Brown b 1823 Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland married Margaret Rentoul 1850 Dysart, Fife, Scotland. At this time we only know of three Children Walter, Thomas McLaren, William. I believe there were more children due to the dates of the children only found family in the 1881 census at this time. I would love to learn more about this family. Thank you Claudia in Seattle
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Philp/Wilkie/Bennet - Dunfermline
Andrew Bennet was born in Dunfermline to Alexander and Catherine(nee Wilkie) Bennet. Alex was a Shoemaker. Alexander was the son of William and Agnes (nee Philp) Bennet. Andrew came to Australia in 1842 at age 18 and he has many descendants both here and in New Zealand.
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Reekie/Niven; Reekie/Hogg; Niven/Moodie - Dunfermline
Agnes Reekie b. Abdie Fife was mother of my gr. grandfather Angus Niven and my gr. grandfather John Niven was d/o John Reekie & Isabella Hogg. She was married in DUNFERLINE Jan. 21/1843 (North Church) to Robert Niven s/o John Niven and Agnes Moodie. When Agnes died Robert m. 2nd Margaret MacIntosh. If you feel there is a connection & would like to exchange information please contact me.
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Shaw - Dunfermline
I am looking for anyone with connections to the Shaw family living in Dundermline late 1700's
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Sinclair - Dunfermline
searching for any information on Thomas Sinclair and Margaret Sinclair (nee adamson) who were married in Dunfermline on June 3, 1922
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SLIM/PEDDIE
- Dunfermline
I am looking for assistance in finding out family members of Francis Slim (soldier of 21st Regiment of foot or Scots Fusiliers). He married in Dunfermline in 1799 to Helen (Nelly) Peddie who was born in Fife. They had a daughter Janet Slim. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
*UpDate* Helen Peddie or Slim, died on 9 Dec. 1850 aged 70 in Dunfermline.
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Brown,Drysdale - Dunfermline
I am looking for any information on Browns from Dumfermline. I know some of them lived on Netherton street. Peter Brown m Margaret Graham, son Andrew M Betsy Bonnar their son Peter married Marion Lockhead Drysdale all in Dumfermline. Any information would be great.
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William Penman and Janet Duncan - Dunfermline
William Penman was born on 18th July 1824 in Faskin, Lanark, Scotland. He married Janet Duncan on 5th January 1844 at Halbeath, Dunfermline. They had Janet, Elizabeth, John, Grace, Archibald, Jane, Euphemia, David and William. He died on 29th July 1864 in Dunfermline. His parents were John Penman and Eliza Sharp.
If anyone has any details of any of these people or ancestors. It'd be very interested
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Archibald Duncan and Janet Brown - Dunfermline
Archibald Duncan was born in Halbeath on 20th January 1791 and was christened on 29th January 1791. He married Janet Brown. Archibald died on 26th November 1841 at Dunfermline and was buried on 28th November. His parents were John Duncan (born approx. 1765) and Janet Harrower (born approx. 1769). Anyone got any details of these people, ancestors or decendents?
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Peter Gibson & Jean Watson - Dunfermline
Looking for the burial site and date of Peter Gibson b abt 1782 in Dunfirmline. He married Jean Watson June 20 1806. Peter shows up in 1841 census but not Jean Watson. Any info on these families would be welcome. Tony
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THOMSON Alexander - Dunfermline
Alexander Thomson,born Dunfermline c1812,married Isabella Moodie (born c1805 Carnock). Address in 1851: Maygate St Dunfermline. Would like to hear from anyone with knowledge of Alexander and his children after Isabella's death in 1857. I have information on his daughter Helen/Ellen.
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Toshack/Toshach/Duncan - Dunfermline
Looking for descendants of Isabella Toshack and Andrew Duncan m27/7/1833
Isabella's parents were Andrew Toshack and Barbara Horn.Isabella had a brother William who was a PC in Burntisland
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The Foot(e) family - Dunfermline
Does anyone have information of the Foot(e) family ? Alexander and Marion Linsday ; one daughter for sure- Ann(e)(ie), born 1826 , died 1906. she married a John Henderson from Dunfermline or Dysart in 1850. They moved to Bo'ness and had Margaret, John, Alexander, Robert, Annie, William. Thank you. Donna
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Gibson, Peter and John
- Dunfermline
I am interested in finding out more about my ancestor John Gibson from Dunfermline. He was born to Peter and Jean Gibson, nee Watson, and he married Christian Inglis. They had a family of at least 7 children, Christian, Peter, John, Jane, Ann, Janet and Jessie. I am also interested in finding out more about John's parents and any other relatives in the area.
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BROWN SIMPSON WATSON SANDS
- Dunfermline
Mary BROWN was born c. 1841 in Ardoyne, Antrim, while her parents, of Dunfermline, were involved in the linen industry there. Her father William BROWN was born 31 March 1812 at Pittencrief Dunfermline and married 26 Sept. 1832 at Dunfermline Elizabeth SIMPSON born c. 1815. William BROWN was the son of another William BROWN and was born 20 May 1790 at Dunfermline. He married Elizabeth WATSON (who had been born c. 1790) on 25 May 1811 at Pittencrief, Dunfermline. William BROWN was the son of Andrew BROWN who had married 5 Mar. 1784 at Dunfermline Margaret SANDS, who had been born c. 1761. the daughter of Alexander SANDS (b.c. 1735) and Katherine KINLOCK (b. c. 1740) Andrew BROWN had been chr. 5 Dec. 1756 at Dunfermline, the son of James BROWN who had married 13 July 1749 at Dalgety, Fife Janet MUIR, Chr. 5 March 1727 at Dunfermline, the daughter of James MUIR and Bessie ALLAN. James BROWN bapt. 17 Jan. 1728 at Dunfermline was the son of George BROWN who married 6 Sept. 1721 at Dunfermline Sarah BAYNE. George BROWN chr. 17 Oct. 1704 was the son of William BROWN and Margaret CRIEGH. Mary BROWN born c. 1841 Ardoyne Antrim had emigrated to South Aust. as a single young woman without accompanying family, and married 29 Aug. 1861 at St Mark's Anglican Church, Penwortham, Henry CAVENETT. This couple were my great grandparents. KJI
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Lorrimer - Dunfermline
Looking for family of Alexander Dempster Lorrimer
Born c 1901.Joined merchant navy at age 15.Jumped ship in Canada and changed his surname to Smith.
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Niven Moodie - Dunfermline
Tracing family of John Niven m Agnes Moodie.
Their daughter Marion married Robert Morris who came to Australia. He was my husbands gg grandfather. Saw entry for this family. Would love some more info.
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David Cusine/ Jean Halkerston - Dunfermline
I am looking for information about David Cusine/ Jean Halkerston who married in Dunfermline in 1786. Jean died in 1849 in Dunfermline. Only other info is that David was a writer, and that a daughter, Elisabeth was born in Dunfermline in 1787.
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McArthur - Dunfermline
Does anyone have any information on the Fife McArthur Family?
My grandfather, Alexander(Sandy)McArthur was born in Dunfermline in 1857. His parents were John McArthur b. 1817 and Mary McAuley who were married in Dunfermline on the 9th. Jan 1852.John came from Paisley in the west of Scotland and started farming and butchering in the Cowdenbeath/Kelty area.
All of John's children, Mary, William, Alexander, Robert, David Brown, Catherine, Thomas Scott,and Mary, were all born in Beath or Dunfermline between 1854 and 1874.
I believe that my grandfathers brother, my great Uncle, John, who was the firstborn around 1854, emigrated to New Zealand sometime in the late 1860's or 1870's.
Any information on the family would be greatly appreciated.
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Margaret MILLER nee DICK
- Dunfermline
Trying to confirm if Margaret is the daughter of Alexander Dick and Betty Storrar. I can only find three children for this couple, William DOB 14/08/1802, Alexander DOB 02/04/1804, and John DOB 13/02/1808 all born in Strathmiglo. I believe Margaret would have been born around 1800 and I do know from wedding banns that she must have been from there or living there 1830. She married Robert Miller in Dunfermline. They had 3 children Robert, Alexander and Elizabeth who's middle name was Storrar. Hence my theory! Can Anyone Help Please!!
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Kirk family of Dunfermline, Fife - Dunfermline
I am researching the Kirk family of Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland c. 1643 - 1780. Connected families are Baillie, Dick, Boost, Anderson and perhaps Adame. Would appreciate contact with anybody researching this family.
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Innes Family Dunfermline
- Dunfermline
i'm looking for anyone with any info on the Innes Family,originally from Haddington area,then Fife, My gran Mary Innes was born in Lumphinnans Ballingary in 1899 she married Alexander Stephen and had some of her children in 29 Beveridge Place Lumphinnans,she has a cousin Minnie Innes from Lumphinans who married Larry Williams who had children,Charles,Tilda,wilma.Adelaide,Ian,Clarence aka Click..also any info on my Father Len Prescot
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Redpath - Dunfermline
Interetsed in the Redpath family who came to Fife area from East lothian. Alexander Redpath & Mary Dalgeish.
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Francis Mulvie and Catherine McCue - Dunfermline
Am looking for information on the above couple who are my great great grandparents. Their daughter Mary Mulvie was baptised at St. margaret's R.C.
Church Dunfermline in April 1857. Another daughter Ann was born in or near Dunfermline on 15th February 1859. I am trying to find information on or relatives locally of this family and am particularly keen to find a marriage date and place for Francis Mulvie and Catherine McCue. I am also looking for information about immigration from Donegal to Dunfermline and the local industries in which immigrants would have worked in the 19th century or earlier. Ultimately I am trying to trace this couple back to Ireland (possibly donegal).
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Sinclair, dunfermline , fife - Dunfermline
I am needing help ,I can't find anything on my Great grand father Donald Sinclair b 24/11/1914 and died 29/11/1948? and his brother Douglas b 1914, Any information would be gratefully received.The family were living in and around Dunfermline.
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Brown /dall
- Dysart
Looking for ancestors of Alexander Brown and Margaret Dall, they had three sons Alexander born 1797 James born 1799, Henry born 1802.
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Simpson - Dysart
John Simpson, b abt 1766 in Dysart. Married Jean Fife (in Dysart abt 1787).
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Horn, Low/Law, - Dysart
John Horn b 16Aug1715 married Catherine Low/Law 21Nov1739. Catherine had been b 1718 Gallowtown, Fife and died 30Aug1778 at Dysart.
Their son Henry married Jean Davidson 17Dec1777. Henry b 29Dec1754. Their daughter Janet Horn b 1783 at Arngask, Kinross married David Mailer.
Would love to contact any descendents of these families.
Regards
Vicki
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Knowles/Westwater/Morrison
- Dysart
I am trying to find any information on Margaret Knowles who married George Westwater in Dysart. Their daughter Alison (Allison) DOB c1832 Dysart married James Morrison in Dunfermline in 1855. Hopefully someone maybe able to help.
Many thanks!
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Clark-Ireland - Dysart
Anyone looking for decendants of
David Clark and Annie Ireland of Strathern Road.
They had David Clark(b1895) and Andrew Clark(b?)and maybe Jessie Clark. I have done a lot of our family tree and would like to hear from you.
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Clark-Lister - Dysart
David Clark married Isabella Lister they lived in Strathern Road. Isabella's parents were Charles McDonal Lister and Willamina Barr. Her brothers were Joseph Lister m Isabella Mercer Williams and
George Lister of 1 Cross Street. I have done a family tree and would like to hear from you.
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Wallace/Niven; Wallace/Smith; Niven/Reekie - Dysart
Mary Chalmers Wallace my gr. grandmother was born in Dysart c1854. She married my gr. grandfather Angus Niven in Dysart January 5, 1873. Mary was d/o William Wallace & Ann Smith of Markinch. Angus s/o Robert Niven & Agnes Reekie. If you feel there is a connection and would like to exchange information please contact me.
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Westwater/Knowles
- Dysart
I am trying to find any information on George Westwater who married Margaret Knowles in Dysart. Their daughter Alison (Allison) DOB c1832 Dysart married James Morrison in Dunfermline in 1855. Hopefully someone maybe able to help. Many thanks!
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McLaren & Henderson. - Dysart
John McLaren married Isabella Henderson 1878 in The Rectory House Dysart.Later lived in Denbeath . Daughters Margaret,Isabella& Janet.Janet married Alexander Fairfull 1911 in Buckhaven.
Parents of John & Iasbella are David McLaren & Margaret Thomson, & Alexander Henderson & Elizabeth Murdoch.Alex & Elizabeth had 2 son,s drown 1881 in the mouth of Dysart Harbour.
Names also with connections with McLaren in Dysart are Steedman,Binnie,Bennett,Halden,Fairfull,& Weir.
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Braid
- Dysart
Is there anyone out there that thinks they may be connected to the above family who were staying in Dysart from around 1870 onwards.If so I would be happy to exchange any info.
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Family from East Wemyss fife - East Wemyss
I am searching for any information about my ancestors, who came to South Australia circa 1844.James Annderson, wife Agnes (anne) Anderson,nee Lillie, daughter of Bethune Lillie and Helen Gray.Hoping someone can help me.
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Smith Family in Falkland, Fife, Scotland - Falkland
Would love any information on the family of James SMITH and Jane YOUNG who married in 1814, Falkland, Fife, Scotland. They had the following children: John (1815); Agnes (1816); Katherine (1819); Andrew (1821); Janet (1824); James (1828); Thomas (1831) and Robert (1835). All born in Falkland, Fife, Scotland. Thomas SMITH (1831) married my gg-aunt Christina Fraser FINCHER in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in 1854. I have a lot of information on the family of Thomas and Christina Fraser SMITH, but nothing on the other children of James SMITH and Jane YOUNG. Any info appreciated.
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