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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Hopkins
- Bellshill
Looking for anyone related to the Hopkins family from the Bellshil area from about 1900+
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WOOD Richard, PAINTER Dolly
- Bellshill
Looking for Descendents of Richard(Dick)WOOD of Bellshill and Dorothy(Dolly)Painter of Bath, Somerset. Dick & Dolly were married in Kensington in 1939 & subsequently lived in Bournemouth where their son David M Wood was born. There was another son John & the family moved back to Scotland.
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Smellies Land, muirmadkin
- Bellshill
Does anyone know if Smellies Land, Muirmadkin changed name between 1878 and 1881? On an address search on the 1881 census it comes back "no results".
Best Regards, Dal
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Seagrave Family - Bellshill
- Bellshill
Any info about the Seagrave family from Bellshill, Lanark would be appreciated. I think the family still live in the area and it would be great to know more about my family tree.
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Burdon
- Bellshill
researching family of Matthew Murray Burdon who had engineering works in Bellshill; also brothers John(Jack) and William. Burdons Works was in Unthank Road. Later set up in Hillington, Glasgow.Any info. dates, employees.
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Dempsey
- Bellshill
Looking for information on John Dempsey born abt. 1928 from around the Bellshill/Mossend/Holytown area and his parents Mary Jane and Alexander Dempsey - last known address 5 Clydeside Buildings, Mossend, Lanarkshire
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Turnbull
- Bellshill
anyone knowing any information on Thomas Turnbull born 1929 and last known to be living Bellshill before emigrating to Australia. I am looking for the history of my husbands family.
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carey Scott - Bellshill
- Bellshill
I am looking for info re Theresa Carey - William Scott married in 1900 in Bellshill - daughter Annie Scott born 1901 - Theresa died in 1914 - 15 ?? William then married Mrs Loney ?? I would like info on any relations..
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Searching for info on Charles and Janet Lilly Given
- Bellshill
I am searching for info on Charles & Janet Lilly Given. Charles was the son of Richard & Ann Shearan, he was born around 1874 in Carnbroe. Janet was the daughter of Wm. & Mary McBride Lilly, she was born on 26 Feb. 1870 in Bothwell. They were married on Feb.26, 1892 in Rutherglen. They had the following children: Annie born around 1893 in Mossend; Isabella born around 1898 in Mossend; Mary born around 1895 in Mossend and Richard born in 1901 in Bellshill. I would greatly appreciate any and all info.
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Family In Biggar
- Biggar
Looking for info on the Poletti family who owned the China shop on Main St in Biggar now the Townhead Cafe . Other names include West, Downie, Smith, Forte, McDonald, Hay, Cowan.
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Brown - Biggar
- Biggar
Looking for details on a family called Brown who owned a butchers shop in Biggar
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STEEL from 'Kilbucho Mains' near Broughton.
- Biggar
My g/g/grandparents migrated to Australia in 1853. I am searching for families connected to the above family from around Broughton Biggar area. They include Janet/Jenny Steel marr. David Watson - 7 children. Robert Steel a lay preacher. Mary marr. Peter Watson 4 children. Margaret marr. James Wilson, I have them with 2 children. John Steel b. 1810 & bro. William b. 1816 migrated to the U.S. & both marr. there. Any info. most appreciated.
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Elizabeth McLaren Montgomery
- Bishopbriggs
Researching Montgomery family. Elizabeth McLaren Montgomery daughter of James Murray Montgomery.born 1929.married Robert Kerr Bissett in Bishopbriggs 20 Sept 1952.Would like to contact her or her descendants.
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Scott James
- Bishopbriggs
Any information on The birth/death of James Scott who married Martha McEwen 23/12/1903.At that time he was a Hospital Warden.They both resided at some time at 23 Kentigern Terrace Bishopbriggs.Birth (c)1866 Death 1914-1918
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Brown Family
- Blackwood
John Brown of Blackwood may have been cousin of John Brown of Priesthills, known as the Christian Carrier and martyred in 1685. Possibly also residing in Mauchline
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McCorgray
- Blantyre
Daniel and Helen McCorgray came from donegal to Blantyre in mid 1800s with their children: John, James, Margaret, Hugh, Daniel and Mary.
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WEIR, WILSON, YOUNG, RUSSELL
- Blantyre
John WEIR b1798 m Martha WILSON b1802: had 6 children. I've names and b dates. John's father was Hugh m to Catherine RUSSELL. Martha's father was Nathaniel m to Margaret YOUNG in 1797 in Hamilton. I have the WILSON line to present through Martha. I'd like to hear from anyone who knows anything about these familes. Thanks, Jon.
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GRAY
- Blantyre
I am trying to find relatives (Great Aunt and her daughter Isa) I stayed with as a baby/young girl. We lived on Glasgow Road, above the Co-op stores between 1940-1947. My Great Aunt was a Captain in the Salvation Army. In the same block of flats was a family named TOWARD (Bruce?)
Any help much appreciated.
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Kennedy
- Blantyre
I am searching for any family members of John Stewart Kennedy, born to John Kennedy and Isabella (Stewart) Kennedy, on Jan. 4, 1830. John had 8 siblings, one of whom was Ellis Kennedy. Ellis Kennedy was my great grandfather.
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WEIR, ORR Blantyre
- Blantyre
John Alexander Weir m. Mary Orr 17?? or early 1800s. Children: Hugh, George, Catherine, William born 1933 at Blantyre Mills. Wm emigrated to Canada with Hugh pre-American Civil War. Was a cooper. Fought in Ohio infantry in Civil War. buried Wauseon Ohio. Wondering who remains in Scotland and what they are doing.
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Forrest, Lee, Coats, Hunter
- Blantyre
My great-grandparents, James Forrest, b.1 Feb 1830 in Blantyre and Ann Coats Lee, b. 2 Aug 1832 in Blantyre were married in Blantyre 15 Jun 1855. They emigrated to Maine, USA in 1892. From the marr. record and Scottish Church Records I have their parents as follows: James Forrest was the son of Robert Forrest, b. abt. 1801 in Blantyre and Elizabeth Coats, b. abt. 1800 in Blantyre. Ann Coats Lee was the daughter of John Lee, b. abt. 1797 in Lanarkshire and Margaret Hunter, b. abt. 1801 in Lanarkshire. Would love to find more information on these families, their parents. etc..
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James Malcolm - killed in action WW1
- Blantyre
I am looking for relatives of James Malcolm #136348 who was killed in WW1. A Sapper in the Royal Engineers, he was with the 175th Tunnelling Company, and was killed on 2nd July 1916. He is buried in Ecoivres Cemetery, France. His father was D.S. Malcolm of 16 Stonefield Road, Blantyre, Glasgow. Please would you contact me if you know anything about this family.
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livingstones in blantyre
- Blantyre
searching for any info on mary livingstone born march 1876 she married a William Greenhorn in 1893, her fathers name was john, dont know mothers name, if anyone can help, I would be very grateful
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Dow Gray/ Laird
- Blantyre
Seeking descendants of Andrew Dow Gray and Jean/Jane/Janet Laird. Andrew a coal miner. Family moved frequently throughout Lanarkshire coal fields in 1870s to 1900s.Some desecendants in County Durham, some in Canada, USA and New Zealand.
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Weirs Orrs of Blantyre?
- Blantyre
I am looking for any info on ancestors of the Alexander Weir - Mary Orr family living in Blantyre in the 1800s. They had 4 children (William, Catherine, Hugh & Alexander) before Mary died in 1841, then Alexader Weir Sr. re-married (2nd wife's name is Catherine Reid) and had a son, George, who spent most of his adult life in Manchester, England area.
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scoulfield
- Blantyre
hi looking for any further info on the Scoulfield family that were living in Blantyre 1874-c1925. would be good if anyone has any family history to share.
thanks
Rob
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MAXWELL FAMILY
- Blantyre
I Need Information on a Robert Maxwell born Approx 1912 in Blantyre, Scotland. His father was William Maxwell Born 1887 and was killed in Dardenells in 1915 and he was married to Mary Andrew. William Maxwells father was Thomas Maxwell 1853-1937 and lived Old Monkland, Lanarkshire and his wife was Margaret Cochrane 1857-1924
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Mary Strang Brown
- Blantyre
Born c.1863 - emigrated to NZ around 1882. Don't know if whole family moved, or just Mary, as she was about 19. Likely Strang is a clue to family, not hyphenated, but often used as a middle name to indicate other family connections. Would appreciate any leads.
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Russell and Smillie families of Bonkle
- Bonkle
I'm looking for information on the parents and siblings of John Russell born Dec 1798 and Janet Smillie born 1802 or 1803. They were married about 1828 and emmigrated to Carluke Ontario Canada in 1834. Their families may be buried in the Cambusnethan Cemetery.
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My Maternal Greatgrandmother
- Bothwell
Isabella Drummond born 1849 in Bothwell to James Drummond and Christina Unknown. Her family's residence in the 1851 census is given as Carlisle Road, Bothwell.
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Scottish Poetess
- Bothwell
From The Century Cyclopedia of Names 1895
Joanna Baillie was born at Bothwell, Lanarkshire 11th September 1762 and died at Hampstead 23rd February 1851. A Scotch dramatist and poet. She wrote - 'Plays on the Passions' 1802-36, in which she delineatesthe principle passions of the mind, each passion being made the subject of a tragedy and a comedy. She was also the author of the poems - 'Lines to Agnes Baillie on her Birthday' - 'The Kitten' and 'To a Child'
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Hogg ,Muir
- Bothwell
I would be very pleased to hear from anyone regarding Robert Hogg born Bothwell 1829 married Margaret Muir also born Bothwell in 1833. They married in Bothwell in 1854.
Regards
Ramon
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SHAW / MASON
- Bothwell
I would appreciate any help with the family of James SHAW born c1817 ENG; married Elizabeth MASON 1849 Bothwell LKS SCT. Children: Elizabeth b1855 d1856 Bothwell; Elizabeth b1856 Bothwell; John b1859 Dalziel; James b1862 Bothwell; Rachel b1864 Bothwell. Elizabeth (1856) emigrated to Queensland, Australia c1883 married William Charles POLMEER; five children b1884-91. At some stage James SHAW (b1862) who may have been a Bank Manager, was living at Shenstone, 40 Sign Hills Avenue, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire ENG.
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Alexander Pollock and Margaret Donaldson
- Bothwell
I'd love to hear from any descendants of Alexander Pollock and Margaret Donaldson who were married in Bothwell 1862. Their son John (b Bothwell 1866) was my great grandfather. He in turn married Mary Penman Kerr (1866 - 1937) in Old Monklands. Alex and Margaret's other children were George Donaldson, Peter Gordon (who went to Canada?)William, James were all born in Bothwell. Alexander was born in Old Kilpatrick, Dumbarton.
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Diamond Family
- Bothwell
Researching Diamonds of Bothwell, Bellshill and Shawhead. Seeking the location of Holm-Bridge (Possibly a house)
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finn/phin family
- Bothwell
does anybody know of a john finn/phin born in bothwell in 1855 had a brother patrick born in 1856 parents were john finn/phin and sarah haggan.
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SEGRIFF / SEAGRAVE
- Bothwell
I'm trying to find any information on the SEGRIFF/SEAGRAVE family with roots in Bothwell, Hamilton Lanark. Its for my family tree any information would be greatly appreciated. I think Michael Segriff was a farmer from Hamilton in 1850's
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Searching for info on the children of Wm. & Mary McBride Lilly
- Bothwell
I am searching for info on the children of Wm & Mary McBride Lilly. I do know that Wm & Mary along with some of their children came to the US. around the early 1900's. I believe 2 or 3 children stayed behind in the Bellshill/Bothwell area of Scotland. Their names were Janet Lilly Givens,William Lilly and John Lilly. I was hoping to find some living relatives that I may correspond with. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
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Brown / Mackie family
- Bothwell
Searching for information on Henry Brown and Margaret Mackie who had a daughter and three sons- David (b.1804), James (b.1810), and John (b.1811) born in Bothwell. David married Agnes Wilson on 13.01.1828 in Coatbridge.
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