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Elizabeth McLaren Montgomery - (Bishopbriggs - Lanarkshire)
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.
Family Surnames: Montgomery
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Scott James - (Bishopbriggs - Lanarkshire)
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
Family Surnames: Scott James
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Scott James - (Bishopbriggs - Lanarkshire)
Re my previous entry I have since found out that James died on February 29th 1916 at Glasgow Royal Infirmary and the address stated is Crowhill Road Bishopbriggs. The other address I gave was in fact that of Martha and her second husband Peter Marshall. I would still appreciate details of the birth of James as the details on his marriage certificate and death certificate do not tie in with the same year of birth.
Family Surnames: Scott James
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McCorgray - (Blantyre - Lanarkshire)
Daniel and Helen McCorgray came from donegal to Blantyre in mid 1800s with their children: John, James, Margaret, Hugh, Daniel and Mary.
Family Surnames: Mccorgray
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WEIR, WILSON, YOUNG, RUSSELL - (Blantyre - Lanarkshire)
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.
Family Surnames: Weir, Wilson, Young, Russell
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GRAY - (Blantyre - Lanarkshire)
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.
Family Surnames: Gray
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Kennedy - (Blantyre - Lanarkshire)
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.
Family Surnames: Kennedy, Stewart
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WEIR, ORR Blantyre - (Blantyre - Lanarkshire)
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.
Family Surnames: Weir, Orr
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Forrest, Lee, Coats, Hunter - (Blantyre - Lanarkshire)
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..
Family Surnames: Forrest, Lee, Coats, Hunter
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James Malcolm - killed in action WW1 - (Blantyre - Lanarkshire)
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.
Family Surnames: Malcolm
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livingstones in blantyre - (Blantyre - Lanarkshire)
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
Family Surnames: Livingstone
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Dow Gray/ Laird - (Blantyre - Lanarkshire)
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.
Family Surnames: Dow Gray/Laird
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Weirs Orrs of Blantyre? - (Blantyre - Lanarkshire)
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.
Family Surnames: Weir Orr
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scoulfield - (Blantyre - Lanarkshire)
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
Family Surnames: Scoulfield
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MAXWELL FAMILY - (Blantyre - Lanarkshire)
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
Family Surnames: Maxwell
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Mary Strang Brown - (Blantyre - Lanarkshire)
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.
Family Surnames: Strang Brown
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montgomery family - (Blantyre - Lanarkshire)
looking for the montogmery family from blantyre
george and elizabeth montgomery came to blantyre in about 1850
they had the following children
mary 1844-fermanagh
william 1844-fermanagh
james?-bothwell
sarah j-1859-blantyre
george-1856-blantyre
andrew-1861-blantyre
jeanie-1865-blantyre
jeanie-1865
ann-1863
david-1865
elizabeth-1858
geroge died on nov 11th 1902 in hunthill blantyre
Family Surnames: Montgomery
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Lynch - (Blantyre - Lanarkshire)
Peter and Isabella Lynch(maiden surname Sadler or Saddler) were my great grandparents. Peter was born 1939 and died in 1875. The family lived in Shuttle Row, Blantyre (no longer anyone's address)and their children included John (my grandfather), Janet, Thomas, Robert, Elizabeth and Peter. Peter's parents were Robert and Janet Lynch (maiden surname Wallace). My problem is that though I know that Peter came from Ireland, I have no idea where, or even which county so I can't research his family further. Can anyone help?
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Looking for Margarita Renni Gilchrist - (Blantyre - Lanarkshire)
I would like to trace any living members of the Gilchrist family who lived at 19 Glasgow Road Blantyre in 1953. Thomas Maitland Gilchrist and Margarita Renni Gilchrist married in 1941 and divorced around 1953. They both subsequently remarried. Thomas was born in Rothesay on the Isle of Bute in 1913 but I can find no records of Margarita's birth or birth place. Margarita married William Gardiner in 1959 and I can find no record of either of their deaths. Thomas married Catherine Mary Kerr in 1961 and they both died in the Isle of Bute Thomas in 1983 and Catherine in 2006. If anyone has any information as to their children or knowledge of them as a married couple I would love to hear about it. Thank you.
Family Surnames: Gilchrist
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Wilson/Townley/Townsley - (Blantyre - Lanarkshire)
Looking for any information on Marlene Wilson (neeTownley or Townsley)who stayed at Dalcraid Crescent Blantyre in 1976 her grandmother was Elizabeth Airlie Bertram Ferguson and grandfather Arthur William Bailey.
Family Surnames: Wilson Airlie Bertram Ferguson Bailey Townsley Townley
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Russell and Smillie families of Bonkle - (Bonkle - Lanarkshire)
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.
Family Surnames: Russell , Smillie
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Scottish Poetess - (Bothwell - Lanarkshire)
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'
Family Surnames: Baillie
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Hogg ,Muir - (Bothwell - Lanarkshire)
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
Family Surnames: Hogg, Muir
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SHAW / MASON - (Bothwell - Lanarkshire)
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.
Family Surnames: Shaw / Mason
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Alexander Pollock and Margaret Donaldson - (Bothwell - Lanarkshire)
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.
Family Surnames: Pollock, Donaldson
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SEGRIFF / SEAGRAVE - (Bothwell - Lanarkshire)
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
Family Surnames: Segriff / Seagrave
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Searching for info on the children of Wm. & Mary McBride Lilly - (Bothwell - Lanarkshire)
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.
Family Surnames: Lilly
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Brown / Mackie family - (Bothwell - Lanarkshire)
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.
Family Surnames: Brown, Mackie
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Carr Patrick - (Bothwell - Lanarkshire)
Searching for any info on Patrick Carr b 1854 or 1858 or in between married Sarah MacGlaughlin (poss spelling diff) 1874 in Neilston . They had several kids Peter b1877 , Patrick b 1880, Thomas b 1886, Ellen b 1884 , Katherine b 1882, Hugh b 1888? Maybe John b? the 3 youngest born West Calder and Edinburgh the elder all born Bothwell Lanarkshire. Poss lived in Thornwood they all seemed to be miners.
Family Surnames: Carr, Macglaughlin
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Burial for Janet Gilcrest Laidlaw - (Bothwell - Lanarkshire)
Looking for SKS who might be able to check a burial in the cemetery for Janet Gilcrest Laidlaw (b. about 1813 died betweeen 1846 and 1851) married to Robert Laidlaw in 1839 in Bothwell. All children born in Bothwell, so I'm thinking she should be buried there, but can't find anything.
Much thanks,
Cathy, USA
Family Surnames: Gilcrest, Laidlaw, , Reid, Smith
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mckechnie - (Bridgeton - Lanarkshire)
looking for relatives of my great grandfather john mckechnie married in 1851 in the parish of barony to catherine mooney. he was born in 1827 to john mckechnie and catherine hanlon. on the 24th august 1862 at the water works river clyde he died by drowning caused by trying to save another person. his address was 12 sister street. by trade he was a carpet weaver with children namely agnes1852, william1854, john1858, james 1856 who died 1857 and my grandmother catherine 1861
Family Surnames: Mckechnie
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Bridgeton Marquis Street - (Bridgeton - Lanarkshire)
hopeing to here from anybody whom new my father that lived at 13. marquis street from 1911-1969 his name was Harry Tainsh his mother was called anne withers tainsh maiden name mcdermid and his fathers name was alexander wilson tainsh he had two brothers john and alexander also a sister margaret
Family Surnames: Tainsh
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baird family - (Bridgeton - Lanarkshire)
william baird married martha mcclintock about 1855 had children william baird b1862,jemima,james,sarah,margaret,william married isabella paterson milholand in 1896,children margaret,isabella,william, martha ,robert, any help with historyof family orrelatives, or photos,thankyou regards clive
Family Surnames: Baird,Lannark
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CAMPBELL-MORRIS - (Bridgeton - Lanarkshire)
Looking for any help with birthdates for the four eldest children of James Morris (ships captain) and Barbara Campbell address on most records is recorded as 80 John Street, Glasgow, the birth certificate for Agnes in 1855 records her as the eighth child with two sons living, this would I assume be James Houston and John Morris who I have recorded on a family tree bible emigrating to New Zealand along with their sister Barbara, there is one son listed as deceased who I don't have a name or date of birth for either. Other children are Zina Mary (who appears to be the deceased daughter listed on Agnes birth certificate) and Mary who I have a death certificate for in 1857, have not tracked down any more records for Agnes to date.
Family Surnames: Campbell Morris
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Holden Kirk Bridgton Scotland - (Bridgeton - Lanarkshire)
Great-grandmother Sarah born Bridgeton (Glasgow) 1841. Mother Elizabeth Kirk, Father John Holden. Emigrated to Australia 1850-1860s and married James Pallas from Westport Co Mayo. Wish to find out more about family.
Family Surnames: Kirk Holden Pallas Mcnally
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Anderson, Roy - (Bridgeton - Lanarkshire)
Looking for information of Parents of James Anderson born in Bridgeton in 1834 and died in Baillieston in 1889. Married Letitia Roy on 31/12/1853
Family Surnames: Anderson. Roy
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Drysdale - (Bridgeton - Lanarkshire)
So far I have found out quite a bit about my 2xgreat grandfather James Drysdale except his birth details.I know his father was Thomas and mother Jane Simmers,but no record of James'birth has come to light.
His parents seem to have moved over from Kinross to work in the Cotton industry in the 1810s and I am also searching for details of them.
James and his wife Margaret had 8 children of whom one died between 1861 and 1871 or she may have gone into service.Throughout his life James lived in Bridgeton eventually dieing in 1871 of Phthysis,a lung disease prevalent in the cotton weaving industry.
Does this research ring any bells with anyone? All information about the area at that time would help especially about the cotton industry.Thanks.
Family Surnames: Drysdale
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millar whitelaw - (Bridgeton - Lanarkshire)
looking for info on my great grandmother annie whitelaw lemonade bottle wirer 24 alexander street airdrie, had a daughter mary millar whitelaw in 1885 at 68 main street bridgeton glasgow. adopted by donald and mary woods,would love to find what happened to her .
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