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Lanarkshire UK - Genealogy, Surnames, Family and Local History

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Hazelbank - Hazelbank
Lived here on the main st.

Corstorphine - High Blantyre
researching Corstorphine family name. Grandmother and Grandfather lived @ 84 Station Rd. in Blantyre. Both Burried in High Blantyre Cemetery along with Catherine Ferguson - don't know who she is?????

Holytown background. - Holytown
My mother's family are from Holytown, and it is where I was brought up.I still live in the area and recently found out that the local registry office are hoping to have a number of computers available to the public to help look for your family roots.I will be there, as I have my family on my mum's side going back to a marriage in 1871!Hope this is of some use. Gail

Where was Baird's Square? - Holytown
I am aware that my earlier family lived in "Baird's Square" in Holytown. Have any of you who are local historians, Knowledge as to where "The square" was, as in relation to the village as it is today. Gail

Baird's Square. - Holytown
Many thanks to those of you who have contacted me with the whereabouts of the old Baird's Square.I now know where it was. Any Suggestions for Douglas's Land?, also in the village C1893. Thanks. Gail

forrest - Holytown
can anyone give help with this family name i have a wm forrest born 1854 born holytown

McGill, McGuire, - Holytown
I am searching for information on maternal grandparents George McGill and his spouse Mary Giblin McGill as well as paternal grandparents John and Margaret McGuire thought to be from Chapelhall. Any information to breakthrough the brickwall would be appreciated.

mcvey ancestry. - Holytown
Trying to trace the mcvey family in the lanarkshire area,francis mcvey born ireland, he marries a margaret clark in airdrie 1842, they have four children, charles,born ireland,jamina,francis,thomas, born in old monkland. charles marries margaret mckoewn or mcewen in airdrie1865.margaret sadly died in 1877. they lived in chapel st in airdrie. in 1878 charles marries mary lindsay, altogether they had seven children between both partners. the men al worked in the local steel mills in lanarkshire.holytown were the bulk of family settled, where my granfather married a janet lambert in1898 in holytown where my father william lambrt was born... can anybody shed any light on my family search.

Martin, Robbie, Miller, Hamilton - Hutchesontown
Alexander MARTIN m Hellen MILLER Mauchline, Ayrshire 9 Sept 1786; their sons William, c 4 Mar 1787 St Quivox, Ayrshire, Alexander c 31 Jul 1791 and James c 24 Feb 1794 St Quivox. Alexander (Millwright/Mechanic) m Julyan HAMILTON Glasgow 7 Oct 1828.

Girdwood &ferguson Family - Hutchesontown
James GIRDWOOD(Girtwood on certificate) & Janet Ferguson Married Hutchesontown 17 jan 1835 ,Janet died Jan 1845. Would like any info possible on the parents of these two people (my GGgrandParents ) son Henry William GIRDWOOD came to Ballarat,Australia 1853 aged 6yrs, older Brother James & sister Christina Orr Girdwood went to Barbados ,he married & had Family then they went to Baltimore Maryland USA

Fairlie, Gordon - Hutchesontown
I am looking for family of my great great grandparents John Orrock Gordon (born 1840) and Mary Lee Cumming who lived in Hutchesontown in 1871. They had at least 1 daughter, Elizabeth Cumming C Gordon, born 1871 who married James Smellie Fairlie in 1893. Elizabeth and James emigrated to Australia sometime after that. Regards Leigh

David Laird and Annie (nee McKean) in 1899 lived Uries Row, Hutchesontown - Hutchesontown
Hello I am seeking information about my great great great grandparents, on my (Glasgow) grandmother's (Annie Laird) side of family. Agnes DOBBIE (1806-?) daughter of ? married John LAIRD (1806-?) on 30/12/1864 Glasgow. Their son David Laird (born 1841-?) married on 30/12/1864 Annie McKean (b.1842) daughter of Janet RENNIE (?-1863) and John MC KEAN (?-1863) they lived at Old Monkland, Lanarkshire when Annie was born. The children of Agnes (nee) Dobbie and John Laird are: 1. Alexander Laird 1825- 2. Robert Laird 1827 - 3. Margaret laird 1829 - 4. Mary Laird 1834 - 5. David Laird 1841 - ? married Annie McKean on 30/12/1864 Glasgow (my great great grandparents). 6. William Laird 1844 - 7. John Laird 1846 - Annie Mc Kean was listed as a Bleachfield Marker when she married David Laird. David Laird and Annie McKean (b 1842) had 9 Laird Children including John Laird (b.19/1/1868) who lived at Uries Row, Hutchesontown, Glasgow when he married Jeannie Storrie from Uddingston, Bothwell, Lanarkshire on 14/7/1899. John and Jean are my great grandparents. Their daughter Annie Laird married David Gough (a son of David McGough) in 1929, they lived in Glasgow to 1948.

Thomas Linsay Holstead - Kelvin
Trying to find the descendents of Thomas Lindsay Holstead born 13th April 1903 in Kelvin. Living in Shamrock St. Milton in 1922. His father was Thomas Henry Holstead born Carlisle and Christina Lindsay born Glasgow.

ALLAN FAMILY of Kelvin - Kelvin
Jame ALLAN b;abt 1845 died 1908 Kelvin Glasgow,widower of Margaret Martin ,he had a brick manufactureing busness in this area 1900-+ had Children with Ann McColl 1897& 1898 James parents were William & Elizabeth (Anderson) Allan

Armstrong, John (b. 1890) - Kelvin
I'm researching the Armstrong family via John Armstrong, who was born in the district of Kelvin in 1890 and came to Ontario, Canada c. 1905. His father, David Armstrong (b. 1851), was married to Jane Drynan (b. 1852). The family lived in the Glasgow area. David's parents were David Armstrong (1821-1888) and Barbra Miller (1819-1882). I'm interested in sharing and discovering information about these folks.

Machon/Sweeten/Queen - Kenmuir
Looking for the kin of the Machon family and the Sweeten and Queen families from Kenmuir and Kenmuirhill.Thanx

Todd & Dick - Kilncadzow
Looking for all connections with my ggg grandparents William Todd & Janet Dick who married at Kilncadzow on 03/10/1856.

Kinnis / Shotts Inn Farm / Dewshill Farm - Kirk of Shotts
1901 census places Kinnis family at Shotts Inn Farm immediately after the listing for the Shotts Kirk and before Shottsburn Cottage and then the manse. I take it the Farm was on the main road, location now near or under the motorway. Any photos from that period, information, confirmation of location welcome. I have a nice photo of Shotts Kirk with what I presume to be the farm, given its shape, in the foreground. Also looking for unknown father of illegitimate child born to the family in 1907 :-) Anyone want to own up to a conception in 1906? Another daughter, Helen Dykes Kinnis, married Alexander Waddell from nearby Dewshill farm in 1915, but died Nov 1916 in the maternity hospital, Glasgow . Info or contact from them welcome. I am not able to verify if a child was born & died. Cause of death: pneumonia, ??? meningitis. (GROS data 655/01 004/01 003)

Boghead Lesmahagow Coalburn Kirkmuirhill and Strathaven - Kirkmuirhill
Has anyone any old photo's from the above area's

Allan-Reid @ Ivy Cottage - Lamington
My g/mother was Lucy Allan-Reid, one of a combined family of 9? children living in Ivy Cottage in Lamington. When I was a child she would tell of garden parties at the "Laird's" (Lord & Lady Hamilton?) where she was asked to sing. She travelled throughout Europe with her step sister Ada, (unheard of at the time!)who went on to teach in Glasgow. Any info on Lamington at the turn of the century and in particular Ivy Cottage would be warmly welcomed!

Morrison McArthur - Lanark
Iam looking for information about James Morrison. I think he was a Shoemaker. He was married to Janet McArthur in Lanark in 1818. Any info. about the Morrisons would be very helpful.

Mcfarlane, Work, - Lanark
I am first generation Scottish American of Family that came to U.S.A. from New Monkland, Lanark, Scotland in 1924.

Thomsons from Barony, Lanark - Lanark
Alexander Thomson was a professor of theology at the University of Edinburgh; I have not yet established where he was born, and that is part of my purpose for posting. He married Emma Jane East (b 1819, Birmingham) and they had 5 children: Emma Morell Mackenzie Thomson b 1844, William Alexander East Thomson 1845, Emily Gertrude Thomson 1845, Ann Baldwin Thomson 1848-1932 (my great grandmother), and Helen L (Nellie) Thomson. At the time of the 1881 census, he was living in Chorlton on Medlock, Lancashire. I would like any information at all on Alexander and his son William. Emma and William are shown as being born in Barony, Lanark. Emma, Emily, and Nellie had no children--Ann was the only sister who did, and she died young. Any descendantsof William out there?

CAIRNS - Lanark
James Cooper CAIRNS born 12/10/1850 Barony, Lanark, Scotland marr Janet Drummond HENDERSON probably in Scotland. They emigrated to NZ approx 1875. Has anyone information about their siblings or parents? James had a sister Hannah & a brother Thomas.Their parent's names were James Cairns & Jane (nee COUPER/COOPER) Janet may have been born Auchterarder,Perth, Scotland.

Gregg - Lanark
Have been trying to find information about our family history on my Mother's side. Her father's name was John Gregg born 1916 possibly Motherwell or Glasgow. Unconfirmed information that he played for Motherwell FC sometime before he married in 1945 (Lancashire). His father's name on his marriage certificate was listed as Thomas Calder Gregg (not sure about the Calder part) and is listed as a retired collier worker. If anyone has any information regarding John Gregg and/or his father Thomas that can help, I'd really appreciate the information.

cook family - Lanark
i am looking for the family of mathew cook ,born abt 26 5 1803 who married jean mcfarlane , born abt 18 11 1803. they were both born and married in lanark , and migrated to new zealand in 1839 , with other members of their family .

Prosser Family - Lanark
Trying to find out any information on my great great great grandfather THOMAS PROSSER. I believe he married GRACE Sorby(or Sorbie?). They had at least one son called THOMAS who married JANE KERR in 1879 in Haddington, Scotland. I have come to a brick wall trying to find out any more on them.Any information would be appreciated. Thankyou.

Macpherson family - Lanark
I am trying to find out any info on the Macphersons from the Lanark area, my father is James Macpherson who was adopted by his grandmother and Uncle Jock, his mother died very young and her name was Annie Macpherson Massie. My father is 66yrs old. I would be grateful if anyone has any kind of information, thank you

Hamilton family - Lanark
My G Grandfather Ebenezer Hamilton b 3 11 1823 Greenend Lanark Calder son of William and Grizal married Jane Wood 28 6 1846 in Lanark

William Veitch, Regiment of Hussars, resident in Lanark around 1895+ - Lanark
Looking for details of a William Veitch a Private in the ?teenth Regiment of Hussars, Ballincoig, County Cork, who was resident in Lanark around 1895 and fathered a son Willie Duncan to Elizabeth Duncan of Carluke (my great grandmother)

Cameron,Barrie,Macneill,Brown - Lanark
William Cameron and Elizabeth Barrie daughter Mary Cameron born 1851 in Bridgeton Glasgow Lanark. Neil MacNeill and Agnes Brown son David MacNeill born 1841 . Any information on these families appreciated.

James Wallace 16DEC1674 - Lanark
James WALLIS/WALLACE had his baptism recorded at the St. Nicholas Parish Church of Lanark, Lanark, SCT on 16DEC1674. Only his father's name, John Wallace, is on the register. Impressed into the Royal Marines, he made his way to Connecticut Colony by 1706. Any help identifying his mother or previous generations would be appreciated by this descendant.

McLellan John - Lanark
Looking for information on my great great grandfather, John McLellan, Discharged from the Loyal Inverness Highland Regiment under Colonel John Gordon Cumming on the 7th July 1802. Born in the parish of Lanark, County Lanark, a weaver by trade

Cuzen / Cousin - Lanark
Researching extensively the Cuzen / Cousin family name, primarily in Glasgow and Lanark. Related names include: Johnston, Irvine, Cullen(s), Leckie. Anyone with information on these families, please contact! Thank you.

Curr, James came to New York 1832 - Lanark
Looking for Curr family info from Lanark. My ancestor, James Curr was married there on Jan 29, 1832 to Janet Somervel (sp?) then sailed on the Silvanus Jenkins to NYC and arrived March 16, 1832. Would like to know if he had any siblings or any other family info on the Currs in Lanark for the US to Scotland connection. I am also looking to see if any of the Currs in south Africa and Australia are possibly related through the Lanark Currs.

Barony Lanark - Lanark
Looking for any info on James Mc Gobbon married to Catherine Campbell 1835 ,Especially info relating to Catherine ie D O B and parents name

Campbell, James & Isabella - Lanark
Looking for any info on family - James Campbell b approx 1826 d 1881 coal miner. Married Isabella Cook app 1850.Children Mary (married Robert Fulton), James (Immigrated to South Africa 1880), Annie, Joseph & Helen.

James Law Dickson - Lanark
James law Dickson B. 31 Mar 1836, Lanark D.9 Portland Place, Lanark, Post Office Pensioner 18 Apr 1899 M. Jane (Jeanie) Nee Little,16 Jul 1858, Laurieston, Glasgow . Children Joseph B. 1868 D. 3 Dec 1941, Wirrall, Merseyside, Postal Engineer, other children, Robert, B. 1858, Mary Born 1860, Elizabeth B. 1861, Georgina Russel B. 1866, John B. 1871, Margaret Wilson Clark B. 1873, Alice B. No Date. Information sought on other family members except Joseph Dickson, My mothers father. George

Law Robert & Charlotte - Lanark
Robert Law born Lanark C. 1713, married 5 Apr 1796, Ancestors of the above requested. Daughter Elizabeth Law

Geddes family - Lanark
Looking for Geddes family history regarding James and Isabella Geddes, born in Lanark, Scotland, in 1826 and 1833 respectively to David Geddes and Margaret Sim (Sym).

BLACKWOOD - Lanark
HAVE ANY ONE GOT ANY INFORMATION ABOUT MATTHEW BLACKWOOD BORN ABOUT 1820.IN 1841 CENSUS HIS OCCUPATION WAS SMITH JOURNEYMAN AND HE MARRIED TO JANE GRAY IN 1844 IN LANARK ,SCOTLAND.ANY INFORMATIONS ABOUT HIS FAMILY AND IF POSSIBLE HIS DATE OF DEATH AS I CAN'T FIND ANYMORE ABOUT HIM.THANK YOU.

GRAY - Lanark
DO ANYONE HAVE ANY INFORMATION ABOUT JANE GRAY BORN AROUND 1824 SHE MARRIED MATTHEW BLACKWOOD IN LANARK,SCOTLAND IN 1844.HER CHILDREN ARE AGNES,ANN,ELLEN,JEAN,JESSIE,WILLIAM,CHRISTINA AND MATTHEW BLACKWOOD.I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHO HER PARENTS IS AND IF SHE HAVE ANY SIBLINGS.THANKYOU.

McMorran - Lanark
Seeking details of parents of James McMorran (1678 Larnark) and his wife Margaret Watsone (1680 Larnark).Margaret(1702),Elizabeth(1705),James, Lilias,Alexander,Sarah,Jane(aft 1710), and Robert(1726).My Mother's family come from Robert's line.

Fyfe - Lanark
Hi Looking for more information on the Fyfe's Mathew and Jane nee Sproul or Knox. Three sons William born 1819, James 1823 and Robert 1826. William moved to Australia with his wife Ann Lightbody and his children, James was married three times, Janet Stewart, Robina Tennant and Sarah Wylie or Hunter. Robert married Mary Crawford and had 5 children and drowned Aug. 1, 1859. If you have any information on this family please contact. Thanks Patricia

Weirs of St. Leonards St., Lanark - Lanark
Looking for information about the Weir family that lived along St. Leonards Street at least 1805-1891. 1841 census record shows Margaret King Weir living with youngest son Robert Hamilton Weir at 8 St. Leonards, later on they seemed to have moved down the street. Can't find John Weir b.1805 though... Thanks!

McNaught Family of Larkhall - Larkhall
Interested in sharing information with any descendents of James McNaught (McKnight) and Agnes McLaren of Larkhall.

McAulay/McAlullay/McCawley/Cook - Larkhall
Looking for any connections/info of Maryann McAullay/McAulay/McCawley (she is reg. under allof these!) who married William Dixon in Larkhall in 1881. Her Mother was Maryann Cook born I think Yorkshire/father Henry McAulay(?)born I think Ireland. Incensus 1891 she states born in England. I cannot find any details of birth or of her parents marriage. Possibly belonged to the EVANGELICAL or BAPTIST church (which may explain lack of reg. details.

Scott Family - Larkhall
My family lived in Larkhall in the 1960s when I was born there. I'm looking for ancestors, I have George Scott, my great grandfather marrying a Robertson. They had twin boys in 1910 John & George. John Married Elizabeth Hannah and had a son George 1940 and a daughter Elizabeth 1944. George Scott (b1940 is my father). George Scott (Great Grandfather) lived at Burnhead, Larkhall. He had possibly a brother & Sister called Mary & John Scott who lived on the farm at Craigmuir, Sandford.

Miller, Millar - Larkhall
Looking for family of John Swan MILLER (MILLAR) born Larkhall abt 1855. Mother Jane SWAN Father Robert MILLAR. John emigrated to Australia, married Alice HALSEY 1880 Bulli NSW. He died 1915. Any information or contact welcomed

Freeland and Stewart families - Larkhall
I am looking for information about my mother's family. She was born Elizabeth Maxwell Freeland in 1911 in Larkhall. She emigrateed to Canada in 1928. Her mother was Barbara Browning Stewart born 1874 and her father was William Freeland also born in 1874 in Larkhall. They had 6 sons and my mum. I would love to contact any cousins or distant relatives.


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