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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

John Wilson Born in Glasgow - Glasgow
Looking for the parents of John Wilson born around 1800 in the Glasgow area, John married Amelia Jarrett (born in Kinsale,Ireland) in Manchester 1849. Their fist child Amelia was born here, they then moved to St Helen's where they had three more children, they then moved to Birmingham in 1860 where they stayed. John's father is named as Hugh Wilson on his marriage certificate, both John and Hugh were in the Glass Making trade.

Speirs family, Glasgow - Glasgow
Researching Speirs family, Glasgow. Earliest record Robert Speirs born around 1800. Anyone know how to find parents' names before they started appearing on Scottish marriage certificates?

glasgow - Glasgow
john woodcock born england 1818. married to jane ferguson from falkirk. family in glasgow 1880-1910 and connections to rennie and weir families' any help please.

Captain John McGill, 7th Fusiliers. - Glasgow
I am looking for John McGill whose daughter Ann married Robert Gordon 23rd January 1860. Her father John was already dead at this time, and her mother was Ann McGill, nee Ann McCauley. It has been suggested to me that this part of the family came from Ireland, but I have no idea what part nor when. This is the only information that I have and it comes from the marriage certificate of Robert & Ann. Any pointers or help of any kind would be very welcome.

Williamson - Glasgow
looking for any information on an Alexander Williamson who married Margaret S Russell in 1914, December in Glasgow. Alexander was seamingly 1 of 12 hailing from Elgin. Also any information on a Peter Porteous who married a Margaret S Nicol in 1914, March, Maryhill, Glasgow. Any help would be great as I'm just starting out.

Paterson - Glasgow
Looking for parents of William James Paterson (Glasgow) born circa 1843- married Helen McArthur(born 1841 Glasgow) in Liverpool 1871-in 1874 they emigrated to USA

Rennie - Glasgow
Rennie family living in Glasgow- Keppochill -rd 1880-1920. Ann or (Anna) Rennie worked in the ammunition factory at Georgetown near Paisley in the first world-war along with 12000 other women. Any details most welcome.

Assafrey family - Glasgow
My great-grandfather, Alexander Thomas Assafrey, born in Talinn, Estonia in 1845, emigrated to Glasgow, Scotland where he married Rachel Torrance Atkins in 1871 and had 6 daughters: Hilda (married Frank Bamford), Olga (died in infancy), Selma (married Harry Murray Duncan) , Ruby (married Willi Hartl, then Charles Nalder), Vera (married Watson Rodger) and Alma (engaged to Alexander Johns Musgrove, drowned in wreck of Empress of Ireland). A confectioner, A.T. Assafrey opened Scotland's first chocolate factory and also had several successful lunch rooms. I have further information about the family but there are many things I do not know, and so I would like to contact anyone else who is researching the Assafreys.

Slater Elizabeth - Glasgow
I'm looking for information on Elizabeth Slater, born 13 Sep 1870, daughter of John and Johanna Slater.

Kerr (Thomas Arthur Carpenter KERR) - Glasgow
Trying to find out about my grandfather DOB(approx 1910 +/- 5yrs) lived in Glasgow I believe with parents who owned a pub (not sure of the pub name but I think it was nicknamed 'the shop) My grandfather had two daughters - one of them my mother and the other (Roberta). I've hit a brick-wall and cannot find anything out. So if anyone knows about this family please get in touch.

campbell - Glasgow
John Carberry Campbell a prisoner of war in the first world war married to Ann Rennie in 1930 but he died in 1931. Anyone with any details please.

Glasgow, Clyde iron works - Glasgow
My GG Grandparents lived in what was called only 'Clyde Iron Works', close to Tollcross in Glasgow in the mid 1800's. Any info on this small 'village' or family members? Surnames Wright & Blue.

glasgow,clyde ironworks. - Glasgow
Some of my dads family came from this village the names that i have are from the 1891 census.John Mcginlay. Pit enginekeeper.Isabella Mcginlay. and Catherine Mcginlay.John and Catherine were born at Tollcross.Also the name Paterson also family of mine many came from Tollcross.

Smellie/Smillie - Glasgow
John and Helen Smellie left Glasgow for Canada in the 1920's. They settled in Toronto. Anyone recognize these names?

LAMONT - Glasgow
Looking for any information on Salisbury Lamont born 1841, emmigrated to USA abt 1875.

Earl, Elizabeth - Glasgow
Looking for birth details and family of Elizabeth Earl born Glasgow 1869 married John Gibson July 21, 1892 Athol, Southland, New Zealand

Rice Family - Glasgow
I am looking for descendants of Felix, James or Patrick Rice who came to Glasgow in about 1890 from Castleblayney, Ireland. Felix was a tram driver and died in 1914 but he had a number of children - Owen (1897), Felix (1898), Maragret (1903), Stephen (1905/6), Patrick, Mary, Sarah, Elizabeth. His wife was called Margaret King. Patrick Rice married Teresa Smith in 1898. Their address is given as 210 South Wellington Street. James married Agnes Jones in 1895 and had at least 3 children, William (1897),Annie (1900) and Felix Alphonsus (1903). Agnes died in 1907 and James then married Mary Carragher in 1910. James' occupation was given as Sewing Machine Superintendent.

HUTTON - Glasgow
LOOKING FOR JAMES HUTTON, FATHER OF WILLIAM JOHN HUTTON. JAMES HUTTON WAS MARRIED TO MARION CUTHBERTSON ON APRIL 29TH 1921,GLASGOW. WOULD BE GRATEFUL IF ANYONE HAVE ANY DETAILS ABOUT JAMES HUTTON PARENT'S AND SIBLINGS.ALSO ABOUT MARION CUTHBERTSON AS WELL. ANY INFORMATION ABOUT WILLIAM JOHN HUTTON BORN 13TH JANUARY 1922 AS HE IS MY GRANDFATHER. THANK YOU.

glascow - Glasgow
look for a William Stuart marriage certificate says he was born in glasgow 1837 Father William Stuart mother Mary Golstone or Colstone, his father was a blacksmith by trade. William the son came out to Victoria Australia married and settled there.

Campbell, Black - Glasgow
Hi, am trying to track down some info on my grandfathers or grandmothers lineage. Charles Branscombe Campbell (b. 17.3.1925) I think around glasgow or surrounding districts, m. Elsie Farrow Black (b. 9.2.1924) on 25.6.1948. I believe my g-grandfather's (gfathers side) first name may have been William or similar. Have nothing on my grandmothers side. Some of g-fathers family immigrated to USA - around conneticuit. Charles and Elsie immigrated to Australia 1959. One of g-grandmothers lived in Walnut Rd somewhere in Glasgow. Any help would be much appreciated.

Yvonne Clarke or Yvonne Balla - Glasgow
I am looking for my Grand-mother Yvonne Clarke (maiden) or Yvonne Balla who married James Balla in 1946 in Australia. Think they may be living in Scotland. Yvonne gave birth to a girl in 1944 named Margaret Mary Clarke (birth father Lenord Welshous), baby went to Broadmeadows Babies home for adoption in Australia, child was never adopted out. I am wanting to find extended family or even photos of Yvonne to give to my mother. Please let me know any informtion that you may have. Thank you

Alexander Stewart textile manufacturers Glasgow - Glasgow
I am looking for information for my family tree. I am trying to trace the husband of my grandmothers sister. All I know is he was called Alexander Dick Stewart, his father was also Alexander Stewart. On the marriage certificate they are both listed as textile mamufacturers. The address on the certificate was 32 Moray Place, Glasgow. He married Lily Clifford on 11th Nov 1905 in Natland, Westmorland. He was 55 and she was 19. Would love to know more about them.

GREEN, MCDONALD, COX, MONACH, RODGERS - Glasgow
d I am looking for any children of my fathers brothers and sisters. My father, Francis Green, lived in Springburn until the outbreak of WW2. He met and married my mother in the army and settled in Yorkshire. His father and mother were Daniel and Susan Green(nee Cox). Both of his paternal grandparents were from Ireland and I think that so were his maternal grandparents. His grandfather was Cornelius Green and his grandmother Catherine McDonald. On the other side his grandma was Agnes Monagh and his gradfather Francis Cox. My father was born in about 1914 and had one brother Daniel who emigrated California and several sisters including, I think, Kath, Roseanne, possibly Marie.

Fulton - Jackson - Glasgow
Looking for anyone researching the descendants of John Fulton and Janet Jackson who married on the 22/2/1826 and had the following children - Marion1826, John 1829, Helen 1831, David 1834, Marion 1837, Mary 1839, James 1841, William 1843, Agnes 1845, and Alexander 1846. All the children were born in Glasgow.

Glasgow - Glasgow
Looking for details of James Walker, Blacksmith or Hammerman born circa 1818. His son, also James was born circa 1838, in Glasgow, mother unknown. Young James married Jane Sage. 1857 in Kelloe, Co. Durham, and remained for the rest of his life. Desperate to find details of the Glasgow records. Thankyou.

Thomson, Grove - Glasgow
James Thomson, weaver, born c1816-1822 possibly in Ireland, married Mary Grove or Groves in Barony in 1841. They had several children, William Thomson b.c. 1843; John b.c. 1845; Samuel b.c. 1847; and Mary Thomson b. c.1850. I think this is the same James who died in 1858; his parents are given as William Thomson, cotton weaver (deceased) and Mary Thomson MS Robinson. The informant is his brother William. I'd be glad to learn any more about James's parents, siblings or his early life, thanks.

paxton 14 Blackfaulds Place - Glasgow
Looking for any information on my grandfather George Edwin Paxton born in Glasgow in the mid 19th Century. My family moved to Ireland in the 1930s.

John McEwan of Glasgow - Glasgow
John McEwan bn c 1810 Glasgow and married Barbara Edmonstone, twice! 1835 in Glasgow. ANY details of the parents of John would be greatly appreciated

Mighton - Glasgow
Seeking any info on the Mighton family of Glasgow. Thomas Mighton died 1900 in Govan Poorhouse. He had at least 3 children, Frances,Marion and Isobella.Any info gratefully received Thanks

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.

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??



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