Alexander Mackay - Edinburgh - Edinburgh
Seeking descendants of Alexander Mackay b. Wick 22 May 1839, m. 2 June 1874 in Edinburgh, d. 14 December 1874 in Edinburgh, and Elizabeth Manson b. 25 September 1841 in Edinburgh. They had 3 children whose birth dates I dont know - Elizabeth Mackay, who possibly married a Sam Dickson, Donald (Dougal)Mackay who married Louisa Halliday and my grandmother Helen Mackay who married Robert Malcolm Watt. The Mackay family lived at 3 Arthur Place Edinburgh. Helen & Robert actually married in Toronto Canada In 1904 before immigrating to Australia. In Toronto they stayed with relatives John Thomas Watt and his wife Agnes Combe Watt at 7 Regent Steet.

Murray/Kidd - Edinburgh
Hi, John Sime Murray marred Christian Clark Kidd on 13th Septemeber 1833 at Saint Cuthberts, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. They had two children that I know of: - James Kidd Murray b 24 Aug 1834 Susannah Murray b 29 Nov 1837 I know that James moved to Australia and married Sarah mary Arnold in 1857. They are my 3rd great grandparents. Can't find reference to John, Christian and Susannah anywhere. They don't appear in the 1841 census, so I assumed they all must have moved to Australia, but cannot find a reference to them here either. Am looking for any information related to this family. Cheers, John

Wardrop - Edinburgh
Benjamin WARDROP and Catherine MANGURASY had a daughter Janet WARDROP in 1809 in Edinburgh. Janet married William McEwen in about 1828 in Edinburgh. Any connections...?

Margaret Gilbert, Edinburgh - Edinburgh
I am looking for information on Margaret Gilbert who lived in Morningside Drive, Edinburgh with her husband James in the 1930s/40s. She visited and wrote to my great grandmother, Teresa McMahon, near Cullyhanna in Co Armagh in the 1930s/40s. Any information greatly appreciated.

Blair , Gifford Park before 1870 - Edinburgh
Who can help with information? My gr.gr.grandmother Christina Blair (nee Scott) gave Gifford Park in Edinburgh as her address when she emigrated to NZ on the William Davie in 1871. Christina Scott & her husband Robert Blair (a wool dyer)were both born in Galashiels in 1813 & married in Melrose in June 1838. John Harvey Blair, the oldest of their 5 children was born in Galashiels in 1839. All other Blair children were born in Edinburgh and christened at Saint Cuthberts. Euphemia in 1843, Ann in 1845, James Scott in 1848, Isabella in 1851 and Christina in 1853. John Harvey Blair was a 25 year old widower when he emigrated to Dunedin, NZ in 1864. In 1865 he married Jemima Gunn in Dunedin. Like his younger brother James Scott Blair, John was a baker by trade. John Harvey Blair died in Wellington in 1918, John Scott Blair in Gisborne in 1901, Ann (Bennett)died in Clive in 1890 and their mother Christina Scott Blair died in Clive in 1878. Christina Scott was the daughter of Isabel & James Scott, farmers in Galashiels.

Sinclair - Edinburgh
My grandfather was killed in WW1, when my mother was 2 years old. I have no other information to go on other than what was on her birth certificate. His name is given as James Sinclair, his age (in 1914)as 41 and his profession as Engineer. Family history has it that he was born in Edinburgh (circa 1874) and went back from Australi to rejoin his regiment at the outbreak of WW1. He may have had a sister called Jean/Jeannie. All other information has been lost. Any help would be appreciated. Beth

Fairhurst in Edinburgh - Edinburgh
I'm looking for my ancestors, originally from Manchester but appear to have lived in Edinburgh during the 1800s and early 1900s. Vernon FAIRHURST had 3 sons, Alfred FAIRHURST, James FAIRHURST and Thomas Herbert FAIRHURST

Malcolm Williamson - Edinburgh
Looking for Malcolm Williamson born 1830/1831 Edinburgh possible parents John and Elizabeth Williamson, moved to Notts England

tait - Edinburgh

edinburgh - Edinburgh
I WILL BE VISITING THE GROS (GEN REG OFFICE FOR SCOTLAND) IN EDINBURGH IN THE NEXT 2 WEEKS. DOES ANYONE WANT ANY SCOTTISH BIRTHS, MARRIAGES OR DEATHS CHECKING OUT WHILE I AM THERE? IF SO PLEASE SEND A MESSAGE AND I WILL DO MY BEST. DENISE (SCOTLAND)

Robert H. Tran - Edinburgh
Looking for info on Robert H. Tran, born 10-3-1829 in Edinburgh.

Grant & Campbell families, Edinburgh and Elgin - Edinburgh
I am looking for info regarding William Fraser Grant b. 1873 (Edinburgh) and his wife Maria Campbell b. 1871 (Edinburgh). They married on December 6, 1889. Maria died in 1948. William's parents were William Grant b. 1839 at Elgin (Craigellachie)and Margaret - possible surname McGill. Maria Campbell's parents were James Campbell and Margaret Inglis, Inglis probably being Margaret's name from a previous marriage rather than her maiden name. Maria had a step-sister called Alice Inglis. The parents of William Grant from Elgin may have been James Grant, b. 1796 and Jane(t) Masson b. 1806. Neither James nor Jane(t) were born in Elgish although their six children were - John, Alex, James, Margaret, Robert and the said William.

Morton, Orran - Edinburgh
looking for family of Thomas Morton born Edinburgh 1811 to Thomas James Morton & Reubena Orran

Corner family Edinburgh - Edinburgh
I am searching for any info regarding my ggg grandparents: > > Edmund CORNER b. 29 November 1807 married Teresa BYRNE 14 August 1828 > and died 11 January 1839. > > Children: > > Anne b. 6.05.1830 d before 1836 > Edward Craig b. 15.10.1832 d in Australia Drummond b. 4.11.1836 d > 3.04.1837 unknown daughter b 25.12.1837. > > Edmund was employed with a printing press for nearly 16 years in > Edinburgh. His address was 13 Morrison Street. He was stationed at > St Andrews, Grove, Jamaica as a missionary. After Edmund's death > Teresa returned to England and took in the younger boys attending Re A > Phillip's boarding school in the Isle of Man in return for which > Edward was accepted as a day-scholar. I have confirmed Edward was a > student at King William College. > > Most of this information has come from papers held at the University > of Birmingham, Special Collections at Edgbaston. Due to the high cost > of purchasing the microfilm a very kind lady has given me this > information direct from the diaries. I am looking for information on > Edmund's parents. His mother remarried as there are letters to his > mother enquiring on his stepfather's health. I cannot find any > records for births or deaths of the other children only Edward. I > have purchased his christening record and funnily enough he was > christened Edward Craig Corner by the Reverend Edward Craig, Minister > of St James Episcopal Chapel Broughton Place. > > Any help would be most appreciated as it took me 2 years to find > Edmund and hopefully it won't take as long to find his parents. >

McGill/Hunter - Edinburgh
Trying to get some info. on the following-- Johan McGill born 1879 Gilmerton married Charles Hunter 1899 Edinburgh she was the daughter of David McGill and Joan Ross I believe this couple emigrated to America sometime in the early 1900's

Anderson / Hunter - Edinburgh
James Anderson a shoemaker married Janet Hunter in St. Cuthberts Parish Edinburgh 18 September 1783 their daughter Christian born in 1788 married David McGill in the same parish in 1807 . Looking for any more info on this family

mooney - Edinburgh

Joanna Stewart 1848 St Cuthberts - Edinburgh
Looking for information on Joanna Stewart, born in c1848, in Edinburgh. Parents Henry Stewart and Catherine McKay.

Stuart,Ware family Edinburgh? - Edinburgh
looking for info on Charles Stuart possibly from Edinburgh area who went out to India and married Margaret Ware 1866 in Bengal. Son was William Willoughby stuart b 1876 Bengal and went on to Indian army medical corp. Does anyone have any information?

William Ramsey cira 1600's - Edinburgh
Looking for info on a William Ramsey born in early 1600's believe to be from around Edinburgh, married Elizabeth ?. Migrated to U.S. Children William Ramsey m. Pretoriotia Tydings and Ann Ramsey m John Ray. Seeking more info on this William's line.

Fairley - Edinburgh
I am searching for information about the family of my grandfather - WILLIAM JOHN FAIRLEY (B. 1882) family. Although they lived in Newcastle the family had links to Edinburgh - his sister - ELEANOR FAIRLEY (B. 1878)and brother - WALTER FAIRLEY (B. 1879)were born there.Their father was WILLIAM ROBSON FAIRLEY.

buchanan - Edinburgh
my gggrandfather john a buchanan came to australia as a convict 1838 on waterloo5.his parents were johnbuchanan snr.motherwas ann fraser from portsburgh.at time of sentence family lived in castle wynd edinburgh.would like contact with family in scotland.

Howell Smith marriage - Edinburgh
I am seeking any info on a marriage between Hannah Howell and Henry Smith c. 1840. They had son Henry b. Edinburgh, c. 1841.

Wylie, john ross - Edinburgh
JOHN ROSS WYLIE BORN 02/20/1925 IN ENDIBURGH SCOTLAND. HE HAD TWO SISTERS WHO DIED OF TB WITHIN A YEAR OF EACH OTHER. THEY LIVED AT 13 PIERSHILL PLACE IN EDINBUGH. A BUILDING THAY MUST HAVE BEEN LARGE DUE TO THE FACT IT TOOK YOU 63 STEPS TO REACH THE FLAT THEY LIVED IN. MY FATHER WAS A STEEL GRINDER UNTIL HE ENLISTED IN THE RAF AT THE AGE OF 23; FROM THERE HE BECAME A AREO ENGINE TECHNITIAN. HE SERVED FOR 27 YEARS IN THE RAF. I KNOW LITTLE ABOUT MY GRAND PARENTS. I HAVE A GREAT AUNTIE "GEANIE" OR "JEANIE" WHO HAD A LAUGH THAT WOULD MAKE A WHOLE THEATER GO TO TEARS. MY MOTHER IS GEORGINA WHO STAYED WITH MY GRANDPARENTS WHILE MY DAD SERVED OVER IN EGYPT DURING WWII, FOR 2 MONTHS. OH YA I THINK MY GRANDFATHER WAS A BARKEPPER. I WOULD GIVE FOR THE CHANCE SOMEONE OUT THERE CAN OFFER ANYTHING!

Alexander Graham Bell - Edinburgh
Has anyone any information about his family please. In particular an elizabeth Graham bell.

John Wilson Mac DONALD or MCDONALD - Edinburgh
John Wilson McDonald married Isabella Stewart (who may have been born in Jamiaca) in Edinburgh in 1831. I have no idea where he came from, but he is supposed to have attended University and become a doctor. They later went to Montreal, Canada, to Jamaica and then Isabella left him and ended up in Australia. He may have died in Montreal. They had a child there, who died in 1837. I'd love to find out more about them - can share some details about their offspring.

GALLETLY TOOBY GREEN - Edinburgh
Looking for Thistle M Galletly who lived in Edinburgh in 1920's. Married Philip R Tooby in 1945. Had at least one child Heather J born in Wolverhampton in 1947. Believe Heather married Michael Green in Aled Wales in 1968. At least one child Paul John Green born 1969 in St Asaph. Wales. Childhood friend of Thistle and her sister Heather wishes to get in touch.

ANDREW BUTCHART - Edinburgh
Iam looking for any connections with a ANDREW BUTCHART who married HELEN PARK SCOTT TURNBULL in Dunfermline on 14th -may-1941 they lived at BONNINGTON PARK HOUSE IN OCTOBER 1941 I would love to hear from any one who wknows of them or any family members thank you

James Gillespie - Edinburgh
I am looking for descendants of a james Gillespie who was the manager of the Waverly Hotel in Edinburgh around 1904. No further details are known of him at this time

Donaldson - Edinburgh
I am looking for information regarding a Catherine Henderson LOUDEN b1884 d1971 who married a James Johnson Donaldson b1875 d1919. They ran the only vegetarian guest house in Edinburgh. She was a suffragette and rode a bike. Can anyone help please

Alexander - Edinburgh
Looking for family of a Robert Alexander born 1871, Solicitor/Writer working for the Burgh of Canongate. Especially his wife Jane, and his son George.

PHILIP GRAHAM - Edinburgh
Has anyone come across PHILIP GRAHAM, born Edinburgh about 1900. Known to have emigrated to South Africa, DURBAN? about 1945/47

John Ferguson - Edinburgh
Looking for birth records of John Ferguson born abt. 1839 near Edinburgh. Migrated to US-Coal Creek Tennessee where he was a coal miner. He came with a brother and was first found on the 1870 census for Anderson County, TN. Don't know the brother's name.

Retired soldier John Masterson - Edinburgh
Quartermaster Sergeant John Masterson born Liverpool, about 1839. In Dublin in 1839, when he joined the army, he was a Druggist's Assistant. Left Army 1893 after service mostly in England and Ireland, and retired to Edinburgh. Mentioned in a retired soldier's memoirs of the period. Had at least one daughter. Any information at all very welcome. Thank you.

George MacKenzie - Edinburgh - Edinburgh
George MacKenzie, born Edinburgh 1851, married Selina Cresswell/Crisswell 1881 in Southwark London. Children Kate, Grace Elizabeth, George, Alexander, Charles Henry, David and Selina Eleanor born in Lambeth. Seeking information on George's parents, mother (name unknown) and father George, believed to be a Stationmaster, Edinburgh area?

Alexander Campbell - Edinburgh
Alexander Campbell b 22 Feb 1764 at Tombea, Callander, Perthshire. Writer, poet, and associate of Robert Burns b1759 and Walter Scott b1771. Alexander's father was Duncan Campbell b1732a, his mother was Janet Lamont b1736a. Alexander married Margaret Hamilton 28 Apr 1785 in Edinburgh. He taught singing and the harpsichord in Edinburgh (c.1782) and became organist in the Nicholson Street Scottish Episcopal Chapel. I am trying to find out more about their lives and also about their ancestors - can you help pse? After Margaret's death Alexander married Sarah Cargill b1739 on 25 May 1790.

Moss family late 1800s to date - Edinburgh
Looking for Moss family members especially around 1920's

MacGregor, Millar family 1860s/70s - Edinburgh
Thanks to the very kind offices of a fellow 'curiousfoxer' I have acquired the details of a MacGregor/Millar marriage I was previously unable to find. This has enabled me to find dates of birth and marriage for some of the other family members, but not all. I am trying to trace information on Innes MacGregor, born either around 1865/6 or 1871/72, and on Catherine and William Millar, both born some time after 1871. Innes' parents are John MacGregor and Isabella Taylor; Catherine and William's parents are John Millar and Elizabeth Clark. Catherine married a 'Wally' Wilson some time after 1897(?), and had a son named Jack(?), apparently. All info gratefully received.

Looking for John Buchanan decendants - Edinburgh
He was born in 1871 and came to the US as a very young man and married Alexie forrest and they resided in Wollaston, Massachusetts.

Margaret Hamilton married 1785 - Edinburgh
Alexander Campbell (1764-1824) and Margaret Hamilton ( -1788) were married 28 April 1785 by Rev William Harper at the Scottish Episcopal Church St Pauls (now called Old St Pauls) Carrubber’s Close (off the Royal Mile) Edinburgh. I am trying to find out about Margaret’s parents & grandparents – can you help please?

John Davidson - Edinburgh
I would like more information about John Davidson, who was a farmer and lived in Edinburgh up to his death in the 1980's, who worked in a rubber plantation in Malaysia leading up to WWII and spent the length of the war in Singapore Changi Prison. He married a local lady in Malaysia and had 4 boys. On his return to Edinburgh after the war, he brought with him his oldest boy named 'Francis' and left his 3 boys behind in Malaysia - Sydney, Alfred and Samuel. Francis then returned to Malaysia during his adult years and married a local lady. On his return to Edinburgh after the war, he married the neighbour farm's daughter and had 1 daughter whose name may be Mary.

Potter / Cowley Surnames - Edinburgh
Looking for the surnames POTTER and COWLEY from Edinburgh, all from the Leith area. and the earlier potters were from Linlithgow.

Walles - Edinburgh
George Richard married Annie Susan Ronaldson who owned a dress shop in Edinburgh. George was a medical student in 1917. moved to Bolton Lancashire. Where he died in 1935. They had 2 children, George and constance Walles

DUFFY Thomas James c 1885 - Edinburgh
Does anyone recognise Thomas James Duffy b c 1885 Edinburgh who married Elsie Mabel Eliazabeth Joyce b 1898, parents of Henry Charles Chaplin Duffy.

John Henry Wood - Entry Head
I am looking for information on my GGrandpa,John Henry Wood married to Harriet Ann Verney in 1888 .i just cannot find his birth

Handyside/handiesyd - Fountainbridge
See entry in Edinburgh

Children's Home in Gilmerton - Gilmerton
Does anyone recall a children's home in Gilmerton? Some of the children were sent to the local school, however, temporary admissions were kept at the home. Thanks for any information

Re Library & Reading Room - Gorebridge
From Cassell's Gazetteer c1896 Gorebridge NB : 1891 Population : 1,363 - Has a library and reading room.

Newbyres Library, Gorebridge - Gorebridge
The old library in Gorebridge was built in 1887 the plans prepared by my great grandfather Robert Smith, architect, Gorebridge. On its completion Robert Smith was appointed the first librarian. More information to interested parties

Re Reading Room - Granton
From Cassell's Gazetteer c1896 Granton NB : 1891 Population : 2,389 - Has a reading room.