CALDOW, CADDOW, COUDIE - Auchencairn
LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON THE FAMILY OF JOHN CALDOW AND JEAN RAE BIRTHPLACE AUCHENCAIRN (FORMERLY CALLED RERRICK), BUITTLE, KIRCUDBRIGHT. THE CHILDREN ARE ROBERT, JAMES, MARY, JEAN, JOHN, ALEXANDER and JANET. ALL THE CHILDREN WERE BORN IN RERRICK, BUT THEIR DESCENDANTS NAMES HAVE VARIOUS SPELLINGS, E.G. CUDDIE, CUDDAH, CALDOW, COUDIE AND CADDOW. ANY INFORMATION ON A CONNECTION TO THIS FAMILY WOULD BE APPRECIATED.

Nathaniel Bland - Balmaclellan
I am looking for information on a Nathaniel Bland born 1788 in Balmaclellan, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. He married a Mary King born 1801 from England. His parents were John Bland and Jean Heron. At the time of the 1851 Census for Dumfrieshire, Kirkcudbrightshire & Wigtownshire, he was recorded as living at High Street, Household No. 2A/35. His occupation was listed as Burgh officer. A daughter Agness Bland born abt 1838 (she would have been about 13 in 1851) was also registered as living with Nathaniel and Mary at the time. If you have any information in regard to this family or know any relatives of this family, I would be so grateful to hear from you.

Newbury - Borgue
Looking for any information on the above around 1905 to 1915

Gilchrists of Dalry, Carsphairn, Kells - Carsphairn
I am looking for information on William Gilchrist, b. abt 1808, Dalry, d 1875, Carsphairn. Married Jean or Jane Law bef 1833, Kells. Jean Law b abt 1807, Dalry, d 1 Sept 1880, Straiton, Ayrshire. Any data on this family would be appreciated.

Re Mechanics Institute - Castle Douglas
From Cassells Gazetteer c1896 Castle Douglas NB : 1891 Population : 2,832 - Has a Mechanics Institute with library and reading room.

durham search kirkubrightshire - Castle Douglas
Looking for any descendents /family members of my great grandmother,Sarah Durham.She married my greatgrandfather John Mcskimming in the Castle Douglas /ringford area,they married in 1909. Any durhams still in the area,my aunt in Australia was named after my greatgrandmother and asked me to do some research. Any information would be appreciated

Caddow/Coudie - Castle Douglas
Looking for any information on John Caddow- AKA John Coudie,Cowdie and Cuddie - and wife Mary McGowan- married Girthon 1829- lived Ernespie near Castle Douglas. He was born Rerrick 1807- parents James Coudie and Jean Rae

McGowan - Castle Douglas
Looking for any information on the family of James McGowan and wife Nicholas Fisher- James b c 1770 and died Gatehouse 1850

William Halliday And E Mcclamroch - Creetown
William Halliday and Elizabeth McLandburgh (also known as Betsy McClamroch) had a daughter christened Elizabeth on March 20, 1783. Interested in any information about them, marriage, date and place of birth, parents.

Muir , Mcillwraith - Creetown
William Muir m Euphemia McIllwraith @ Anwoth Apr1874. Children: Thomas c dec 1774, Elizabeth c Jan 1781, William c Feb 1782, Andrew c Apr1784, Barbara c May 1786.Last 4 c @ Kirkmabreck. Andrew m Jane McJerrow Apr 1821.

James McDowall & Mary Milroy - Creetown
James McDowall (also listed as Dowall or Dowah) was married to Mary Milroy 19 January 1844. James was a granite miner. The only child of theirs known to date is my great-grandfather, Samuel McDowall, born 5 December 1858 in Creetown. He emigrated toNew Zealand, and married three times, (1)Margaret Campbell (2)Janie Crawford (3)Jessie Wilson nee Fredric. He was a ships engineer for many years with the Union Steamship Company of Auckland, NZ and died in February 1919, at Wellington. Interested inany further information that may shed light on James McDowall and other members of his family.

Halliday - McQuaker - Creetown
Looking for information about the families of John Halliday (sailor) and Margaret McQuaker who had at least 3 children: Elizabeth (b. 1815), Jean (b. 1817) and Margaret. Elizabeth Halliday married John McKain in Whitehaven in 1838 and Margaret Halliday married Maxwell Hornal in Creetown in 1846.

Jemima Gibson - Crossmichael
Circa 1886, Jemima Gibson was reputed to be born in Crossmichael. On April 22 1804, she married John Wylie in Sorbie Wig. According to the census's I've checked, all say she was born there, but for some reason I can find no trace of her birth or forthat matter ever having been there. I'd greatly appreciate any information about her.

STEPHENSON, John & ELLIOT, Marion Hall - Crossmichael
Looking for ancestors of Marion Hall ELLIOT b abt 1817 in Kirmabreck to ___ ELLIOT and Mary HALL. Married John STEPHENSON / STEVENSON on 2 Nov 1840 in Midpark, Crossmichael. John was the son of ___ STEPHENSON and Fanny GALT (GALL) born abt 1816/17. He died 3 Oct 1871 in Crossmichael. John and Marion STEPHENSON (STEVENSON) had at least seven children born in Crossmichael: William Milroy b 1840, Mary b 1842, Agnes Neilson b 1845, Grace b 1847, David Rae b 1850, Marion b 1855 and John b 1856. William Milroy STEVENSON was my great-great grandfather

Jane Ross - Crossmichael
I am searching for a photograph of Jane Ross who lived in Crossmichael until her death in 1959. She was my husband's grandmother and I believe she attended the births of many children in the area.

Dalbeattie, Scotland - Dalbeattie
I am looking for my maternal great grandparents who lived in Dalbeattie from about 1881 until 1900 approx - surnames are Drain and McTurk - they lived in 2 addresses on Southwick Road Dalbeattie, any info would be very welcome

Dalbeattie - Dalbeattie
I am looking for details of my parental grandmother, who was born in dalbeattie around 1880. Her name was Janet Skilling

Kinnay Family In Dalbeattie - Dalbeattie
Hi I am looking for any information on the William Kinnay and Mary Irving family who lived in Dalbeattie in the 1800's. They lived on High Street in the 1851 and 1861 census. William was a sailor in Merchant Services and they had 7 children only 3 still at home when census records were taken. Particularly trying to trace 2nd child William Kinnay who ended up in Australia in the 1850/60's and the last 3 children who mostly disappear after marriages. May have immigrated also once parents died in late 1860's and early 1870. Many thanks for any help.

David Black - Gatehouse of Fleet
my great great grandfather was born here as far as we know.he was in the life guards and was killed in action.he married a esther attridge.all traces from here are gone.he was 1 of 8 life guards that went into a forest and never came out...not even there horses were were found!!! anyone with any info would help so much. Thanks Lorraine

Re Public Newsroom - Gatehouse of Fleet
From Cassell's Gazetteer c1896 Gatehouse of Fleet NB : 1891 Population : 1,224 - Has a public newsroom in the town hall of 1885.

Pollock - Gatehouse of Fleet
looking for info on my GGrandfather William Pollock c1839 married Jane Hill 1866 his father was William Dixon Pollock a mariner

Richardson Dalziel Mitchel Paterson Patterson Kelly Mcvinnie - Gelston
Isabella Dalziel ,father John Dalziel, mother Margaret Mitchel married Edward Paterson or Patterson.Chum

Kirkcudbrightshire surnames - Gelston
Pat(t)erson, Welsh, Murray, Jamieson, Macdougall, Mc Coskrie,Mc Clure, Barton,Robertson. Connections? I am searching for contact with anyone connected to the above names from the following areas. Scotland, Kirkcudbrightshire, Dalbeattie, Auchencairn, Rerrick, Minnigaff, Girthon, Buittle, Palnackie plus aras of Wigtownshire, Dumfrieshire and Midlothian.

McCourtie/Milligan - Haugh of Urr
Looking for information on James McCourtie 1776 who married Ann Milligan around 1795 before these dates. In particular I am trying to find who James' father and mother were and if he had brothers and sisters. I have information about the children of James and Ann but unable to work out which of the McCourtie's belong to my family. Their own children are registered as being born in Urr. Would appreciate any assistance or advice - I have details about dozens of McCourties born around mid to late 1700s but have no idea on how to destinguish their different family groups.

McKay of Kirkcudbright - Kirkcudbright
Looking for info on Robert & Sarah (Campbell) McKay, left for USA 1852 with 4 of 5 children; daughter Joanna left with Sarah's parents; Robert's brother John (changed name to Sands) left for USA c. 1827; Robert's parents may have gone to Canada.

Hugh Gray - Kirkcudbright
Hugh Gray private in the Sutherland fencibles married Janet Cosgrave( or variants) March 1799, three sons John born 1802 Sutherland, James b. 1807 and William b. 1815 Leslie, Fife. William came to Australia 1841.

MARTIN, RAE, HYSLOP Families - Kirkcudbright
Seeking the ancestors of Adam MARTIN c.1770 married to Isobella RAE c.1775, whose parents were James RAE c.1750 and his wife Agnes HYSLOP c.1755, all from KIRKCUDBRIGHT, KBS.

Malcolm Williamson - Kirkcudbright
Hi I am looking for information on Malcolm Williamson born 1830/1831 in Keils Kirkcudbright. There is also a possibility he may have been born in Helensburgh as the census records give different places of birth Many Thanks

McKays of Kirkcudbright - Kirkcudbright
I am searching for the McKays of Kirkcudbright. John McKay, a farmer, married Alice Brannigan. They most probably came from Ireland as their son Jame was born there, but married in Kirkcudbright to Margaret McMahon. Would love to hear from anyone who can help as I've come to a brick wall!

Jolly - Kirkgunzeon
Does anyone have any information on Jeannie Jolly, d. 1809 (dont know her date of birth of where she was born) she married Robert Carswell in 1808 and had a daughter Janet in 1809, presumably she died in childbirth or shortly afterwards, this lady remains a mystery to me and id love to know anything about her if anyone can help please.

Sloan - Kirkgunzeon
Does anyone have any details on the parents and family of Jannet Sloan b. 1749 and died 16/4/1841 In and around Kirkgunzeon, she is buried there and she married Thomas Carswell, they farmed at Tokirrah, any help would be appreciated

Carswell - Kirkgunzeon
Does anyone have any details of Janet carswell (nee Sloan) she married Thomas Carswell, she was born c.1748

Sloane , barclay Family - Kirkpatrick Durham
Ellen Sloane was born about 1841-1845 in Kirkpatrick Durham .Ellen was the daughter of Thomas Sloane and Catherine Barclay.Ellen married George Wells in Ballarat Victoria Australia 14/7/1868.Ellen arrived in Melbourne aboard the Donald McKay 24/7/1863.Any information about the Sloane or Barclay family would be greatly appreciated.

COPLAND & ARMSTRONG & KERR families - Kirkpatrick Durham
Searching for any info re JASPER COPLAND bc1831. or brother THOMAS KERR bc1826/28 or ELIZABETH COPLAND or ISABELLA ARMSTRONG. All appear in 1841 and 1851 census as born in Kirkpatrick Durham, but can't find any BDMs to prove relationships. All suggestions welcome.regards Kerry

Great great grandfather 1771/6 - Kirkpatrick Durham
Hello l am looking for any family or Ancestors of the following Anthony Garraway born 1771/6 Scotland on the UK Cencus's as being born in Scotland and being a British Subject he was my grt grt grandfather l can not find anywhere that has any records of him. He settled in Brancpeth County Durham England when he married a Sarah Thornton and had a 4 sons sadley 1 of them died by the time he was 2 years old buttheir 3 other sons went on to get married and have their families there are quite a lot of their sibblings in the UK,Australia, and New Zealand. so if any body can help we would be most gratefull bye for now chris

Munsie/monsie/mouncie - Lochfoot
Lochrutton area prior to 1838. John Munsie and Nicolas Welsh and family of eight

Sturgeon - Maxwelltown
Any information gratefully accepted about the family of William Sturgeon of Maxwelltown - he was a journeyman painter born mid 1800's. Also, any other relatives in the area

Proudfoot - Maxwelltown
Seeking information on the Proudfoot family, William Jardine Proudfoot born in 1876 was the son of George Proudfoot and Mary Thomson. Any information appreciated.

Elzabeth Agnes Irving nee Rice - Minnigaff
I am looking for a lady called Elizabeth Agnes Irvine or Irving nee Rice who may be a relative of mine. She is the daughter of Elizabeth Rice nee Finnigan who would have been my father's cousin. I have been tracing my family tree for sometime and recently I have been concentrating on the Finnigan family. Elizabeth would be in her mid sixties. She married a man called Irving or Irvine and the last address was Minnigaff. I really would like to get in touch as she may be able to help me to fill in some gaps on her branch of the family. Many thanks Bridget

MILROY - McCRAKEN marriage 1760 Minnigaff - Minnigaff
There's an IGI record for the marriage of John MELROY (MILROY?) to Elizabeth McCRAKEN on 30 Oct 1760 Minnigaff. I would like to learn more of these people. I descend from a John MILROY who m. Elizabeth ____ and their first known child was Mary b. 15 Feb 1762. My MILROY family sailed for New York aboard the "Gale" in 1774. I welcome clues for searching.

McKeand - Minnigaff
My gggrandmother was Helen J. McKeand daughter of Peter and Helen Rennie. Peter was the son of Adam born ca 1760 and Marion McCartney b 29 Apr 1764 Ayrshire. Peter had numerous brothers George, John, Adam, Andrew, William and possibly Harop (Harup). Would like to know the sisters and their husbands of Peter. Would also like to know any and all information backward

Pat(t)erson Welsh Barton Jamieson Robertson McClure Adams and Alan - Minnigaff
Searching for ancestors that lived in and around Minnigaff, Rerrick,Girthon, Colvend,Auchencairn and Wigtownshire,Newton Stewart/Penninghame. Jim..

Re Reading Room - New Galloway
From Cassell's Gazetteer c1896 Galloway New NB : 1891 Population : 391 - Has a reading room.

RAE DONSKNOWE - Palnackie
JANE RAE MARRIED TO JOHN COUDIE OR CALDOW, PARENTS JOHN RAE AND MARY THOMSON. JANE CALDOW DIED AT DONSKNOWE, PALNACKIE, PARISH OF BUITTLE. CHILDREN OF JANE RAE AND JOHN COUDIE OR CALDOW, ARE JOHN, ROBERT, JAMES, MARY, JEAN, ALEXANDER, JANET AND WILLIAM. LOOKING FOR DESCENDANTS OF THIS FAMILY.

Richardson Dalziel Mitchel Patterson - Parton
William Richardson a miller at Parton Mill, Kirkcudbrightshire married Margaret Tod Dalziel born at Dummidale, Rerrick in December 1805, father John Dalziel, mother Margaret Mitchel,John and Margaret were married at Fagra Mill,Rerrick or Rerwick in 1805.In 1852 William Richardson and family came to Nichol Township,Wellington County,Ontario,Canada.Chum

Parton Mill,Parton,KKD. - Parton
Margaret Tod Dalziel (Richardson) was born Dec.7,1805 at Dummidale,Rerrick.Parents John Dalziel and Margaret Mitchel married Feb.22,1805 at Fagra Miln,Rerrick.Parents of John Dalziel were John Dalziel and Mary Barrie, of Morton,Dumfries,parents of John Dalziel were William Dalziel and Janet Thorburn of Morton,Dumfries.Chum

McGuffie/Wallce - Parton
Seeking info on families of Isabella McGuffie b.3 Jan 1847, m. Joseph Wallace b.11 Apr 1843 on 31 May 1873(possibly/probably) in Kirkudbrightshire. Isabella d. c 1923 in Co Durham, Joseph d. 25 Jan 1913 in Street Gate, Co Durham

ancesters - St John's Town of Dalry
walker hinds griee/greer/grier thomson. early 1800's to 1900's

James Newell Munsie - Terregles
Born abt. 1817

Cambell, Kirkpatrick at Meadow Park - Tongland
William Campbell & Agnes McClellan married at the Balmagie Church on 13/01/1809. Son John m. Susan Kirkpatrick at Crossmichael in 1839 and worked at Meadow Park Tongland. Many chn were born there.Looking for descendants. Some went to USA & Australia.