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Ferguson STIRLING - Glasgow
I have Ferguson STIRLING born Glasgow 1786 with siblings George, Barbara and Rebecca. Mother and father are George STIRLING and Agnes TURNER married Glasgow 26 August 1768. Would welcome hearing from anyone researching same.

Hallan - Glasgow
Does anyone know anything about the birthplace of Patrick Hallan, who seems to have come to Glasgow from Ireland,in the 1850's .His wife was Mary Malley, his mother's name was Leydon.His descendants currently live in Edinburgh, Glasgow.

Deserted Mothers Home - Glasgow
I'm looking for info on Home for Deserted mothers in Renfrew Street Glasgow?

Don MacMillan - Glasgow
Looking to trace my 'cousin by adoption' - will be about 60 by now? Was adopted by Martha/Mattie MacMillan, who then married Edward Mullen. Sadly she died back in about 1963 (Don about 16 (?) then - or maybe was older, cannot remember) I think he used to live in London, but that was decades ago. I remember him visiting us in Scotland around 1956(?)- his adopted Mum was my father's baby sister, and remember the adults going out for - New Year? - and singing down the road. Would be nice to contact him again. Been doing my family's genealogy and sparked the memory of him. Hope his life turned out nice for him.

Blyth in Glasgow Necropolis - Glasgow
Robert Blyth, general manager of the Union Bank of Scotland, died 1917 & buried in Glasgow Necropolis. Want to find his gravestone/memorial.

Stewart - Glasgow
I'm trying to find details for the family of Jessie Campbell Stewart born 1868 in Glasgow. I think her parents were Marion Hunter and John Cowan Stewart who may have been a comedian.

Mackenzie - Glasgow
Looking for information regarding John Frederick Mackenzie (or George Frederick) Noted as Gamekeeper on son’s marriage cert. Son James Frederick Mackenzie born about 1846 Glasgow or Lennextown Campsie. Left Scotland to work in England

Rev Fergus Ferguson Decendants - Glasgow
I would like to hear from decendants of the Rev Fergus Ferguson, his daughter Sophia L. Ferguson is my great-great-great grandmother who married James Forrest and lived in Birkenhead/Liverpool England. Sophia was born around 1848 in Glasgow..Ian

Fairlie - Glasgow
I am looking for family of Alexander Crawford Fairlie - b 1832 in Biggar, m 1861 to Magdalene Smellie, d 1904 in Camlachie. His parents were James and Agnes Crawford. He had 9 children - Agnes ,Mary, Magdelene, Jane, Eliabeth, James , David, Robert and Alexander. Regards Leigh

ELIZABETH OAG - Glasgow
Hi im trying 2 locate any1 with info regarding ELIZABETH OAG born Oct 1915 in EDINBURGH and died prematurely in 1947 in GLASGOW. She was my grandmother and her parents were ALEXANDER OAG whom married MARY JANE m.s. MURRAY previously a WILSON in 1915. Any info would be greatly appreciated and thankyou in advance! :-)

THOMAS WILSON - Glasgow
Am searching my dads family with out much luck. Does any1 know of or have any info you may be willing 2 share about a THOMAS WILSON whom had a son also named THOMAS WILSON born 1944 in GLASGOW? THANKS

William Govan - Glasgow
Looking for information regarding William Govan (b1776) He was a stone mason/builder in Glasgow in 1800-1840. Wife was Dina. Children: Catherine W (b1814 immigrated to US in 1835), John (1815-1837), Jeannie (b1821-1845 married John Gowan, he was a banker), Jane (b 1820ish), Elizabeth (b 1826), Jessie (b 1827 married William Peat) Mary Ann (b 1830), James (b1831 married Eliza, he was a merchant).

Thomas Chalmers - Glasgow
Looking for information about Thomas Chalmers (1780 Govan) married Jean Harrower in Glasgow on 7 Oct 1785. Children: David (b1801 Govan), Thomas (b 1805 Govan), Eliza (b 1803 Govan), William (b1807 Gorbals) and Margaret (b1809 Gorbals). Thomas was a member of the hammerman guild, business was Thomas Chalmers & Son, 75 Maxwell St in 1830.

Hutton and Ingram - Glasgow
Any info about James Hutton born about 1846 who work as a farm grieve and Helen Ingram born about 1846 both from scotland. They married in 1873 and had a son called James Hutton born in 1893. Can anyone help. Thanks

Cuthbertson and Blackwood - Glasgow
Need any info about Charles Cuthbertson born 1853 and Ellen Blackwood born about 1853. They got married in about 1872. Could anyone help. Thanks

Daniel Tainey - Glasgow
Hi there, I am searching desperately for the birth dates/death dates/marriage dates of Daniel Tainey and Catherine (Campbell) Tainey of Govan Burrough, Glasgow. Thanking you advance. Regards.

Wilson - Glasgow
I am trying to find Robert JM Wilson and his brothers Harry, and William. Their mothers name is Ann Wilson who died in 1957 at Abington St. The boys at that time were 12, 10, and 8 respectively. I know that Harry married in 1970 to a lady named Ida, in Govan. But have not been able to locate them from there. I am not sure what happened to the children when their mother died as there is no father listed for any of them. Regards and Thanks.

Trying to find......... - Glasgow
Trying to find information on Margaret HOUSTON and Thomas REID (Originally Giovanni) They had at least one Son named Thomas(Tommy)Reid. Margaret was b. abt. 1907-1908 in Glasgow, to Parents, John HOUSTON and Mary McILVEEN HOUSTON. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! Catherine

fullerton - Glasgow
I am looking for the parents and siblings of Jane Fullerton she m. James Frew 1828 atBarony Jane's father was a printer,Jane b.abt.1809. James and Jane went to australia in 1839

Fisher, Peter - Glasgow
I am looking for the birth date and place of Peter FISHER and the names of his parents. According to Family Search Peter was born in Glasgow; was a British soldier in the Revolution and moved to the State of Maine USA. He married in Woolwich Maine 31 July 1791 Sarah FOSTER. They lived in Alna Maine from 1820-1840. Peter is said to have died there 18 Sep 1844.

Walker, Ronald - Glasgow
I'm looking for a Ronald Murray Walker born Jan. 1929 in Glasgow. His parents were Alexander and Isobel (her maiden name could have be MURRAY. He had three younger sisters, Lydia, Doreen and one who's name I don't know. There's lots of "old" Walkers on this site and perhaps some one might be able to link with my more recent one! Grateful for any info, Grace

HERD/KAY/DUNN/RENNIE - Glasgow
I am searching for information about Elizabeth Herd c1854 who had parents Robert Herd and Euphemia Kay. Elizabeth married John Dunn who was born in Glasgow 1851, on 9 Sep 1873. John's parents were William Dunn and Mary Rennie who married 15 Dec 1843. Any info re ancestors etc of these families??

Dobson, Leonard - Glasgow
Looking for the family of Leonard Dobson (b1920 Leeds) married to Betty(?) about 1946/7/8 in Glasgow - Len's brother Alfred was his best man - Len & Betty had a daughter Lilla / Lillian or similar name born about 1948 Len later remarried to Margaret Monaghan & had a son James Any help would be very much appreciated - thanks

looking for relatives,caldwell - Glasgow
must find william caldwell,james or two sisters agnes,scarlett,caldwell,and irene muriel caldwell ,came from knightswood area,can anyone help,mother's name charlotte,fathers name james,who was a seaman,in merchant navy.

livingston, mccallum argyll - Glasgow
my great grandfather was donald livingston, born 1845 in argyll ?kilmartin. his father was duncan livingston, mother mary livingston nee mccallum. donald eventually moved to planatation via dumbarton. does anyone have any info/connection to duncan and mary livingston. unable to go back any further than 1841 census.

Gibson John - Glasgow
Looking for any info on Music Hall around Glasgow. Have a John Gibson b 1844 in Barony who in 1882 is named as a comedian of 21 Thistle Street, in 1884 travelling comedian of Cobden St, Alva

james mcintosh Born circa 1824-1825 - Glasgow
James Mcintosh lists birth as Glasgow circa 1824-5. Married Janet King at Beith in 1846-1847. Migrated to New Zealand 1847 and then to Australia 1851. May have had a brother Jeremiah. Information about a McIntosh Family from Glasgow at the time with sons James and Jeremiah and possible other children, would be appreciated.

Norval family - Glasgow
Looking for Norvals in Glasgow from around 1780 to 1950. John Norval a comb maker married Janet Foyar from Campsie, Stirlingshire. Any information would be great.

RAE/BARR - Glasgow
Can anybody help me with information about James Thompson Rae born 23 May 1833 in Glasgow and married Jessie Barr 1 Jun 1855. Anything about these families, their ancestors etc.

Pollock - Glasgow
James and wife Margaret migrated to Tasmania, Australia around 1850. The brought their five children James, Margaret, Isabell and two other girls. The family had an inn that poet Robbie Burns had frequented.

Isabella Murray - Glasgow
My 3xGreat grandmother was Isabella Murray. She married Henry White at St Marys Church Reading on 18.2.1827 Their first 2 children Charles and Harriet Matilda(my great great grandmother) were born in Reading and then the family moved to the Spitalfields area of London where Mary, Jane and Elizabeth were born. They all worked as Silk handloom weavers. I know Isabella was born in Glasgow in about 1808/9, from information she gave for census between 1851 ans 1881. I do not know whether Isabella was in Reading alone or with her Family, and would love to know more about her and about them too. One of the witnesses at Isabella and Henrys marriage was Mary Murray, who could have been Isabellas mother.Can anyone help me with any information.

Stewart or MacCallum - Glasgow
I'm looking for my grandfather. All I know is that he was called John Stewart or John Stewart MacCallum and he was a Church of Scotland minister who spoke Gaelic. He was unable to marry my grandmother Anne Gemmell Hodge because he died in 1914 (so my mother believed).My mother was born in a nursing home in Mount Vernon, near Glasgow in January 1915 and sent to London to be brought up by an aunt.Any information please.I would love to find out more about him.

Ross - Glasgow
trying to find the members of the family of Robert M Ross who lived at 39 Dover Street Glasgow in 1901. Wife Catherine McLean. daughters Christina M and Dolina and sons Hugh D, Robert G, Laurence, Alistair,Ian or Jan DM and Andrew J.

Looking For Miller, Rowan - Glasgow

Rodger - Glasgow
Seeking info on forbears of Robert Rodger (or Roger) brewer/Merchant in Glasgow c.1770s to 1802. Married (i) Margaret Gilmour at Paisley 11 January 1772 by whom had Janet(1772), Gavin (1774), Janet (1775), Margaret (1778), John (1780) and Luisa (1783) Robert married (ii) Mary Duncan in Glasgow after 1778. Robert also fathered William, Robert and Marion, possibly by Mary Duncan but no details traced. Any info on any of Robert's offspring would also be appreciated - I believe John married Margaret Brodie in Paisley and had issue and Janet by 1802 was married to Alex MacRae a Baker in Greenock. thank you.

Lorna McEwan - Glasgow
Trying to contact Lorna McEwan regarding family tree. You seem to be of Good descent, me I'm a Brodie. Please contact me

Peter Menzies and Family - Glasgow
Looking for the children of Peter Menzies and Elizabeth Holloway. They married 15 January 1904 Glasgow. One of the children would have been called Peter as this is a family name. Elizabeth died 30 July 1920 Glasgow and Peter remarried to Jessies Davidson m.s Morrison 15 September 1922. May Thanks Heather

Downie Brothers - Glasgow
Looking for information on the following brothers, William c.1816, Stephen Muir c.1860 and Edmond c.1828. Their parents are John and Margaret Downie m.s Muir. Any information no matter how small will be greatly appreciated. Heather

Thomas and John Downie - Glasgow
I would like to find out what happened to Thomas Downie born 2 April 1855 and his brother John Downie born c.1853. Their parents were John Downie and Martha Spence. Yours Heather

Muir Family - Glasgow
Looking for info on William c.1859, James c.1861 and Murdoch c.1869. Their parents were Murdoch Muir and Mary Moodie. Many Thanks Heather

Titus Swan - Glasgow
Would like any information on Titus Swan last seen in the 1901 census age 18 years with his sister Janet. their parents were Richard Swan and Marion Bron who are in Rothesay in 1901 with son Alexander and his wife Minne and granchildren. Heather

kennaway - Glasgow
looking for any information on kennaway/kennoway families.

cruickshanks - Glasgow
looking for information on james cruickshanks, wife elspet/elsie fraser and children annie and catherine

Margaret Stewart McColl - Glasgow
My Great Great Grandmother was Margaret Stewart McColl born circa 1852 in Glasgow. Her husband was Stewart Milne and they were married in South Shields but their children are recorded as being born in Glasgow and Dundee. Does anyone have any information on this family, Thank you Janice

kerr - Glasgow
hi looking for any info on hugh kerr and nichola blaikley.lived in glasgow in 1800s. they are my great.g. grandparents.would like to find out who their parents where and where they where born.hugh and nichola are buried in sighthill cemetery which was owned by a samuel blaikley still trying to find link with samuel and nichola. any info gratefully recieced. thanx

harrity - Glasgow
hi looking for any info on the harrity family.elizabeth harrity was my grandmother. she was born in glasgow in 1877. her parents where john and catherine who came from northern ireland and married in glasgow in 1855. elizabeth married my grandfather john davidson kerr in glasgow in 1894.their youngst child robert was my father. elizabeth died in 1938 in stobhill hospital. any info gratefully recieved. many thanks

Glasgow, Lanarkshire - Crawford, Sloan, Buchanan - Glasgow
Looking for any information on Alexander Crawford married Janet Russell 11 January 1806 Cathcart, Renfrew,Scotland. Also Mary Sloan married George Buchanan 27 September 1838, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Also James Crawford Snr married Margaret Rae 18 June 1839, Gorbals, Lanarkshire, Scotland. James Crawford Jnr married Mary Sloan Buchanan 20 May 1873, emigrating to Australia in 1883.

McNicol - Glasgow
Seeking information on the family of John and Mary (Murray) McNicol married 1819 at St. David's Ramshorn. They had a son James who married Elizabeth Mclean. James' son Aleck emigrated to Canada, while his daughters and son James Murray McNicol remained in Scotland.

JOHNSTONE - Glasgow
Looking for info on Archibald Johnson born Glasgow in 1890's to James Johnstone and former Isabella Harrison. Any details of him or his family gratefully received

McKeown - Corrigan - Glasgow
I am looking for distant cousins descended from Thomas McKeown and Lucy Corrigan. Thomas and Lucy were married in Kilmore, Armagh in 1881 and moved to Glasgow soon after.


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