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Lanarkshire UK - Genealogy, Surnames, Family and Local History

County town: Lanark Other major towns: Glasgow, Motherwell, Coatbridge Origins of Name: Forest Clearing, Brittonic Population 1801: 147,492 Population 1961: 1,626,424 Acreage: 574,439 Urban Land 1961: 10.0... more

Anderson - Airdrie
I have ancestors named Anderson in Airdrie from at least about 1770 to 1850 and am researching the name generally although particularly in Lanarkshire. Am especially interested to find information about Matthew born c1774.

Libraries - Airdrie
From Cassells Gazetteer c1896 Airdrie : 1891 Population : 19,135 - Has a Mechanics Institute,and a good Free Public Library being 1st town in Scotland to adopt the FL Act.

Gardiners in Airdrie - Airdrie
George Gardiner b.31.07.1855, d. 23.02.1936 resided Kennet. Married Agnes Perie Spence, (b. 07.11.1864 at Gillhead) at Clarkston Church, December, 1888. Looking for their parents and any other information

Milne, McKay - Airdrie
Alexander Milne and Catherine McKay married 1894 in Aberdeen believed to have moved to Airdrie or Coatbridge, when not known, any decendents left there,Catherine was my grannies sister.Any info much appreciated.

W. Spence Culbert - Airdrie
I'm looking for information and photos on a firm called W. Spence Culbert, they issued trade cards in 1916. I'm looking for the cards too!

Burnfeet, or Burnfoot in Airdrie - Airdrie
Hi, I have several family documents that say my ancestors, BLACK, MUIR, BROWNLIE, GEMMELL, came from a farm in Burnfeet or Burnfoot in Airdrie. Could do wtih some help in finding out information about this help. cheers, Brenda

AIRLIE - Airdrie
Hoping the following information will be of assistance to a fellow Family History Searcher. A notice in the Deaths Column Sat Feb 13, 1909 "The Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser". "At 2 Craig Street, Airdrie,on the 9th inst., Elizabeth Agnes Barnes, widow of the late Michael Airlie, aged 70 years. R.I.P."

docherty - Airdrie
loking for family of ronald docherty and ellen murray. maried 1890 in airdrie. he was coalminer at avonhead pit near longriggend

McIntyres in Airdrie - Airdrie
My ancestor Arthur McIntyre married Sarah Gordon in Aidrie in 1856. They both came from Ireland. Any information would be appreciated. Beth

Thomas Wilson Reston - Airdrie
Looking for family/ancestors of Thomas Wilson Reston born 28th June 1862 in Airdrie and worked as a gardener. He married Jane/Jean Smith in Glasgow in 1884 and emigrated to Australia. His parents were John Reston and Alison Twaddle.

Milne - Airdrie
I am looking for parents of Elizabeth Ann Milne born 1885 or 1887 in Airdrie, Lanarkshire area. Elizabeth immigrated in 1907 to Lyleton, Manitoba, Canada. She married John McCoy of Lanark Ont. Canada 1908. She had a sister Susan married Fredrick Rush in Canada. Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

birth - Airdrie
Am looking for any info on Annie Whitelaw who had a daughter Mary Miller Whitelaw born 1885 in Bridgeton Glasgow,long lost g g grandmother.

wheelan family - Airdrie
hi my grandad was born in airdrie in 1895 his name was james wheelan i know he came from a large family dont know all the names but can list what i know he had a brother joe a brother william , also frank his father was also william and mother agnes also another brother hugh 2 sisters not sure of their names can any body help james moved through to eastlothian where they also had a large family interested if any body can help to trace further back on the wheelan family before they came to airdrie

Anderson in Airdrie to Ontario - Airdrie
I am looking for information on my ancestor David Anderson who was born in Airdrie, Lanarkshire in about 1809 and emigrated to Ontario, Canada in about 1830. He married Christina Lamont from Mull and settled in York and Bruce County. I do not know who his parents were.

Rodger/Morrison - Airdrie
Looking for details on James Rodger who married Agnes Morrison in 1854. I know they had at least 2 children, Matthew and George. Does anyone know if there were anymore. Also details of parents would be appreciated.

MCLAUGHLIN - Airdrie
MCLAUGHLIN's moved from Ireland in approx 1813 and lived in and near BELL STREET for the rest of the century. There were 3 generations of 4+ children ending with my Grt Grandad Patrick whose parents moved to Lewisham/Catford around 1890. Anyone researching this name please contact me. Thanks

McMechan - Airdrie
I am looking for anyone who is of the McMechan line. My Mother's Maiden name was McMechan, from Airdrie. Left for New Zealand after the 2nd WW. Married Dave Onslow light in NZ.Both now dead. I'm looking for relatives. Family history rather scant.

KIRKLAND, George / WILLIAMSON, Jane - Airdrie
I'm looking for any information on George KIRKLAND (Baker), born about 1817 in Airdrie and his wife Jane (Jennie) WILLIAMSON, born about 1818 in Airdrie. Any information on their parents would be useful, as I already know they were married 1/6/1838 in Airdrie before moving to Glasgow and then Liverpool. They had at least seven children; Ann, Jane, William, George, Robert, James and Mary.

Tracing my Ancestors from Airdrie - Airdrie
I am looking for information about my (family) Grandfather who was Bill Baillie and he married Mary Adam. I don't know his date of birth but she was born in 1888. They eventually came to Durban, Natal, South Africa I think in the 1900's. I am trying to trace my roots.

Cheapside Strett fire disaster - Airdrie
My Grandpa is James F Mungal, who died in the Cheapside Street fire disaster. He was part of the Salvage core. I am very interested to find out more.

any imformation helpful - Airdrie
born in airdie 10th feb 1955 name john russell fitzpatrick lost all contact with my family and friends any imformation welcome. thank you john.

Looking for John Hunter born 1929 - Airdrie
Born in 1929 went to Clarkston school and lived at 25 Connor Street, Airdrie was in communication (pen-pal) letters in 1941 with Dean Wolfe in NY state, through school class. Still have the letters and Dean curious to know what happened to John John had a brother captured at Dunkirk, mentioned in theletters

Anderson Airdrie - Airdrie
Researching family of Anderson in and around Airdrie throughout 1800-1900. Most of the generations had a son named Matthew (or Mathew).

Sarah Boyce/Edward Brannigan - Anderston
more details wanted by relative of Sarah Boyce born 1879 in Picaddilly street, anderston , glasgow who married Edward Brannigan{ born 09/09/1877} on 11/11/1895 at st patricks , anderston ,north street , glasgow. please contact Susan H.

McAlpine St Anderston - Anderston
Isabella McArthur and John Begley lived at 75 McAlpine St Anderston, they lived there with there children James,Alexander,John and Archibald..after John died in 1855 they moved to 15 McAlpine St where just Isabella and Archibald lived. Isabella died in Jan 1869 and Archibald died in May 1869..can anyone help confirming this family??? thanks Karen

Anderston - Anderston
1874 Anne Mcfeeters aged 6 months sailed to Otaga New Zealand on ship Nelson her parents were Robert McFeeters and wife Harriet. they married in 1870 in Glasgow

Campbell; McColl - Anderston - Anderston
Looking for further information my family, specifically my gggrandmother, Elizabeth Campbell, b. 22 October 1852, No. 32 Main Street, Anderston, as listed in parochial register. Parents were listed as Archibald Campbell and Mary McColl, witnesses John McColl and Donald Campbell (brother to Archibald). Need to confirm this information and cross reference with my other entries under other villages/towns.

George Traill/Elizabeth Henderson - Anderston
I am seeking any information on George Traill and Elizabeth Henderson they had a third child William born 12th Dec. 1840. in Anderston, George was an Iron moulder in Anderston. Their son William moved to Heworth in Co. Durham as a widower and remarried 15th Nov.1868 in Heworth to Hannah Richardson. William died in Gateshead,11th May1912 age 72.

Andrew Burns - Anderston
I am seeking Andrew and Mary Burns who lived at 22 Arthur St Anderston around 1909. They had daughters Jessie and Peggy. Thanks. Andrew

Wright Docherty Johnstone - Anderston
John Wright (son of John Wright and Isabella Wright) married Jane Johnstone (daughter of Matthew Johnston and Margaret Docherty) 21 Mar 1856. Both lived in Anderston. I am looking for their places of birth.

Reade family - Ashgill
Looking for info on John Thomas Reade. he lived in Ashgill, he died in 1919 and is buried in Larkhall cemetery.This is all I know of my grandfather.

McNie Family - Auchenheath
I am looing for the McNie family originally centered from Tullialian area and some settling in the Auchenheath area.

Baillieston - Baillieston
This town was named after a family called Bailley. They had a big house on the sight where Bannerman High School is just now. The name of the estate was Maxwell Estate.

Baillieston, Glasgow - Baillieston
The origin of the name comes from John Baillie who purchased part of the outlands of Barrachnie in 1732. Baillie, who is described "John Baillie of Baillieston,sometime merchant in London" on legal documents never lived on the farm which became known as Baillieston after him - either by him or local folk who christened it such. The village of Baillieston to the east took its name from the farm, which by 1795 had become a gentleman's estate.

Thomson---Burt of Bargeddie.Lanark - Bargeddie
Lokking for relatives of William Thomson & Lillias Burt. Lived Bargeddie. Old Monkland before coming to Qld. Aust. in 1885. William had 7 siblings. Mary, James, Margaret, Janet, Samuel, Robert and David. Lillias had 6. Mary, Peter, Janet John, William, Joseph Smith,.Must be someone about from these families. Any help appreciated.

Thomson & Bowie - Bargeddie
looking for info concering Robert Thomson b 1877 who lived at 12 Bairds Row Bargeddie in 1916 when he and Jane Mcmillan Bowie were married. Married at Ballieston on 21 April 1916. Robert was a coal miner died 1962 and had a son Samuel b 1917 and a daughter Annie b about 1920. Mary was born about 1921 and died young. Interested in his life as a coal miner, cousins or neighbours who might just still remeber Robert as an old man. Robet had 6 siblings so any descendants please get in touch

kelter - Bargeddie
Looking for Kelters in Bargeddie/Baillieston area. Elizabeth married Edward O'Brien c.1910.

orbiston mains - Bellshill
does anyone have photos of orbiston mains farm,past or present?I believe it is now some thing to do with Bellshill golf club.Thanks.

photographs - Bellshill
I am looking for old photographs of Bellshill can anyone help me please

Family of Andrew Mather - Bellshill
Looking for descendents. My grandmothers name was Ellen Alexandra Tennant. She came from Carluke Lanarkshire Scotland. She married a man named Andrew Mather and he was from Bellshill Scotland. I do not know when either one fo them were born or married all I know is that they came to a small town called Russell Manitoba Canada in 1911. They had 5 childern. My dad was the second youngest.

Kane R - Bellshill
Seeking close decendants of Robert Kane ex A.B. having served on H.M.S.Victory 1918. Died from Disease age 28years. Place of birth Scotland.

Francis Duncan Morton - Bellshill
I am looking for Francis Duncan Morton, I believe he came from Bellshill and was in the Army. He served in New Guinea and was billoted to an Australian family. Any information would be appreciated.

BARR MOFFAT BELLSHILL - Bellshill
Looking for descendants of Janet Grant Moffat and Alexander Barr married 26.01.1921 at Paisley. Janet and Alexander had a son also called Alexander born 23.08.1923 at 254 Main Street Bellshill

Sacred Heart School Photo,s 1965 - Bellshill
I am looking for any old school photo's I was born in 1960 so from 1965 upwards I am looking for any old school photo's with myself or any of my large family. We all went to Sacred Heart Bellshill, and Saint Saviours Bellshill we lived in Hamilcomb Road, none of us have any photo's of us when we were young and would love to find any especially any of our holy communion photos

MARION BORLAND MOFFAT - Bellshill
Looking for information on Marion Borland Moffat died 23 December 1940 aged 70 at 254 Main Street Bellshill. Marion's parents were Nivian McCredie and Janet Grant.

Old Police Station, bellshill - Bellshill
Does anyone have any information regarding the Old Police Station, Bellshill or does anyone have or know of a photograph of it? researching a Joseph McGraw born there in 1881.

Bellshill - Bellshill
I am looking for any photographs of schools, etc. of Bellshill before 1900. My Great aunt died there when she was 14 years old. My family came to USA from there in the 1900. Thanks!

Hopkins - Bellshill
Looking for anyone related to the Hopkins family from the Bellshil area from about 1900+

Bellshill Schools - Bellshill
I was born in Bellshill and have old photos of the town including schools before 1900

Bellshill/Henderson - Bellshill



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