James Bruce Of Airth - Airth
I am seeking information on a James Bruce who lived in Airth, Stirlingshire, Scotland. According to the written record of a granddaughter he may have been born around 1750-55. He married a Margaret Hendrie. They had seven children: Robert (remained single), James (1780-1848), Henry (remained single), William (1793-1868 - my anscestor), John, Alexander (1800-1869), Janet (died young). The three men with dates listed emigrated to America, the elder two in 1840, the latter in 1842. They all settled in or near Wooster, Ohio.

KEMP - Airth
Does anyone have a connection to the Kemps from the Airth, Bothkennar or Falkirk areas? - egs, James Kemp b 1827 Airth (married to Anne Dick), his children John Kemp b 1852, Margaret b 1854, Jane b 1856 or James Kemp b 1859. John Kemp married Elizabeth McLaren and they had at least 9 children born between 1978 and 1900 - two of the Kemp sons emigrated to Canada I think. Would love to hear from you if any of this rings a bell. Thanks!

Winslow, Queen or Mcqueen, Mc Cairney, O'Connor - Airth
Looking for any matches to Annie Winslow born about 1845 to Charles Winslow and Catherine Mc Cairney who died in Falkirk and Airth in 1879 and 1875.Charles and Catherine were originally from Ireland. Catherines parents were Francis Mc Cairney and Mary O'Connor. Other children of Charles were Danny, Michael, Helen, Margaret, Mary and Catherine.

Higgins - Airth
I am looking for information about relatives who lived in Airth. I have traced back to James Higgins 1691 via his son William 1716, William 1750, James 1800. I would be interested if anyone has any more information. Is there anywhere in Airth which has the parish records that I could visit?

William STEPHEN (STEVIN) & Jean WALLACE - Airth
Looking for info on this couple married 5th July 1664 in Airth. Marriage entry says both of this parish.

Robertson /Robinson /Meason - Auchenbowie
John Robertson/Robinson was a coal mine manager oof the Auchenbowie Coal Mine Works.Seeking information on John Robertson, Gilbert Laing Meason (owner/manager?)Also would like info on Auchenbowie at this time.I am an Australian descendant of John Robertson

Robinson Robertson Meason - Auchenbowie
See earlier entry under the above names.Robinson John Robertson managed the Auchenbowie Coal Mine circa 1825/1850 A Gilbert Laing Meason was also connected with the mine possibly a little earlier than the above dates

McFarlane/clark/ Kay/Kerr/ McCulloch/Brown - Auchenbowie
Looking for descendants of Thomas Mcfarlane(son of Helen McCulloch and Parlane McFarlane) and Mary Clark (dau of John Clark and Janet Brown) who lived and farmed at Auchenbowie Mains in the mid-late 1800s. Children were Parlane, John, Helen(married George Kay) William, Thomas. John Married Christina Kerr and emigrated to New Zealand.

Somerville family of Muiravonside - Avonbridge
I am looking for any information or contact with anyone who has connections with the Somervilles who lived in Avonbridge during the late 1800's. My Great grandfather was John married to Christina (poss Hume). Any contact or info would be appreciated.

East Stirlingshire FC and Canal Bank, Bainsford - Bainsford
I am currently doing some research into the origins of East Stirlingshire FC (originally called Britannia). I am aware that they started off in Bainsford in 1880. A large number of the initial team lived in or around Canal Bank, Bainsford. However, I am unable to pinpoint this location from maps of the time. I believe that Canal Bank made have been just to the East of Bainsford bridge (not sure on which side of the canal) and it may just have been houses that either Falkirk Iron Works or Castle Laurie Iron Works put up for their workers. I am also interesting in finding out the exact location of the Burnhouse area of Falkirk/Bainsford in 1880.

Catherine Hall - Balfron
Looking for information on Catherine Hall born in Balfron Stirling about 1828 if anyone else is researching this name in that area please get in touch

The Brown family - Balfron
My G/Grandfather was James BROWN b.10 Aug 1818 in Balfron, who married Catherine BROCK (b.7 Dec 1830 in Drymen) 5 Nov 1852 in Drymen. My Grandfather was their son, James BROWN, b.23 May 1859 in Drymen, who married Elizabeth MAXTON, (b.8 Sep 1874 in Muthill) on 8 Jul 1894.

WILKIE, Paul Stewart - Balfron
Born in Balfron c.1892 to Hugh Wilkie (watchmaker and jeweller) and Jane (nee Paul). He was a motor engineer. Married my g.mother (Mary Gordon Campbell of Cambuslang) in 1926. They had two daughters Helen and (I think) Doris in 1930s.Gmother died late 1930s possibly in childbirth. Any info much appreciated.

Arbuckle/Darkies; Arbuckle/Strang; Darkies/McKinlay - Balfron
Rebeccah Arbuckle born in Balfron c1852/54 d/o Thomas Arbuckle & Rebeccah Darkies/Darkas married my gr. grandfather John Niven s/o Robert Niven & Agnes Reekie. She had siblings: John m. Martha Kennedy; Thomas m. Isabella Scott; James m. Jane Murray (unv.) & Samuel m. Sarah Thomson Flett. Thomas Arbuckle & Rebecca Darkies were born in Co. Tyrone Ireland according to 1851 Census. If you have a connection and would like to exchange information please contact me.

Nicol Ferguson - Balfron
Looking for connections to Nicol Ferguson born Balfron around 1792. I believe his parents were Duncan and Ann. He married Agnes McDonald in Balfron in 1813.

ARBUCKLE, Thomas & DARKIES, Rebecca - Balfron
Thomas ARBUCKLE circa 1814-1888 & his wife Rebecca DARKIES c. 1817-1889 were both born in County Tyrone, Ireland. It is not known if they married there, or in Stirlingshire, Scotland. It is known that their children were born in the latter. John c.1843 in Kilsyth, Thomas c.1847 James c.1849 Rebecca c. 1852 and Samuel 1855 all in BALFRON. The family all appear to have gone to the Glasgow area.Thomas & Rebecca both died there in the St Rollox area. John married Martha Hector KENNEDY & Miss WADDELL; Thomas m. Isabella Napier SCOTT; James m.Jane MURRAY; Samuel m. Jane REID & Sarah Thomson FLETT and Rebecca, my ggrandmother married a John NIVEN, 1874 in Milton, Glasgow. Willing to exchange information from my fairly large database with interested and serious researchers.

Rev James. Thomson Janet Dunlop - Balfron
I am looking for any info about Rev. James Thomson and/or his wife Janet Dunlop buried in Balfron. I understand their gravestone in Balfron is attributed to Alexander "Greek" Thomson was there any link between the 2 Thomsons?

Morrison/Martin/Buchanan - Balfron
William Harvey Morrison married Mary Buchanan in 1852 Parents of William are Thomas Carter Morrison and Elizabeth Martin. Parents of Mary are James and Mary Buchanan. I have lots of information from here forward. Do you have anthing to connect to this information.

William Stewart - Balfron
Looking for any info on my G.G. Grandparents William and Elizabeth Stewart ne Burns. of Balfron, he died there in 1858, was born in Balfron and is buried in churchyard there, unfortunately I dont have name of this. I am trying to trace there daughter Ann, who also had a daughter named Elizabeth Watson born in Kilsyth in 1860s.

Dunn - Balfron
Searching Alexander Dunn born in Balfron Shirlingshire, 1801. Found him in 1841 census, nothing after that. Married Margaret Halley. They had 5? children Alexander B: 1837, William B'1826 Margaret B:1840 Janet B:1834 CatherineB:1832. All born Balfron Stirlingshire. Alexander (younger) migrated to the US. Have hit a brick wall with the other people, after 1841. Would greatly appreciate any help.

Connection with Ferguson, and Dunn - Balfron
Searching for a Janet FergusonB: around 1781.. Married a John Dunn.

Richard Buckney 1800s - Bankside
Trying to find if Thomas Buckney and brother Daniel Buckney are related to a Richard Buckney who arrived with wife and family in Hobart Tasmania, Australia in 1855 aboard the Fortitude from Plymouth. Wife was Mary maiden name possibly Angle. They may have lived in Buckinghamshire before departure to Tasmania.

Innes,Somerville - Bannockburn
Seeking information about Frederick Innes and spouse Catherine McKippen Somerville, who were married in Bannockburn in 1901. Catherine died in 1934 and Frederick in 1946. Frederick's parents were James Innes and Mary Gough, believed to have lived in England, but where??

munnoch, fowler - Bannockburn
I am looking for relatives of helen munnoch (1st marriage) helen fowler (2nd marriage)

Watson - Bannockburn
Would like to contact descendants of James & Isabella Watson who were married in Glasgow 11th December 1863. They had 9 children and in 1891 were living in 328 Rutherglen Rd, Glasgow. My grandfather John married Sarah Hanlon/Hanlin 1895 and had 7 children. In 1914 they lived at 163 Sandyfaulds St Glasgow. Would like to contact anyone researching this family.

Philip Smith Family - Bannockburn
Philip Born Tullivan Co. Caven,Married a Jane Douris in Shettleston,Glasgow Father was Thomas Sylvester who lived in Shettleston

Seeking information on James GILLES and Marion GARROW - Bannockburn
James Gillies, born abt 1811 married Marion Garrow around 1835. They had 4 children James Brown born abt 1835, William born abt 1839, Andrew born abt 1840 and Helen born abt 1843. It appears Marion died between 1841 and 1851. James and Marion along with their three eldest children appear in the 1841 census but there is no entry for Marion in the 1851 census. James and his four children migrated to Australia on the 'White Star' which departed Liverpool 1855. Any information on any of the above much appreciated.

Decendents Of Micheal And John Hope - Bonnybridge
Family tree enquiry. Looking for decendents of Michael and John Hope. Brothers from Ireland living in Bonnybridge since early 1900's. Both in the British army around time WW1. John married Mary Traynor. Any information gratefully received.

bonnybridge stirlingshire - Bonnybridge
Names: Bolton

Lean - Bonnybridge
Lean/Lane family known to be residing at Bonneybridge in the 1840's and prior. Any genealogical information would be appreciated.

Re Reading Room - Bridge of Allan
From Cassells Gazetteer c1896 Bridge of Allan Stirling NB : 1891 Population : 3,207 to - Has a reading room.

RUTHERFORD, CAIRNS - Bridge of Allan
Am trying to find more about Margaret Stewart RUTHERFORD born c1830 who married George CAIRNS born c1826 and were married at Lecropt 1849.

Archibald HENDERSON, Blacksmith - Bridge of Allan
Love to hear from anyone researching the blacksmith Archibald HENDERSON. Married Margaret McEWAN in Stirling, 1804. Known children William (no further info known), Margaret (marr. Duncan McGREGOR in Dunfermline 1828), James (marr. Amelia MILLAR from Kippen 1836 St Ninians, moved to Lanarkshire, then NZ), Archibald (marr. Margaret COOPER 1841 Dunfermline, died Glasgow 1869), John (poss. marr. Margaret and lived Ayton, Berwickshire).

Williams family - Sunnylaw Cottages, Bridge of Allan - Bridge of Allan
Hello. I'm currently looking for ANY information regarding the Williams family that lived in Sunnylaw Cottages, Sunnylaw Road, Bridge of Allan - 1880-1914 approximately. Father - CHARLES WILLIAMS - b. 1861 Tradestown, Glasgow d. 1928 Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Adoptive Father - John Williams, Mother - Mary Ann Drummond b. 1848) Mother - MARION GILLESPIE RALSTON - b.1865 Dunbarton d. 1923 Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Father - Thomas Ross Ralston b. 1838, Mother - Marion Gillespie) Son - CHARLES JOHN WILLIAMS b. 1885 Logie, Stirlingshire d. Unknown Daughter - JEAN WILLIAMS b. 1887 Bridge of Allan d. Unknown, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Son - ROBERT JOHNSTON WILLIAMS b. 1889 Bridge of Allan d. Toronto, Ontario, Canada Son - ALBERT EDWARD WILLIAMS b. 1891 Bridge of Allan d. 1960 Toronto, Ontario, Canada Son - GEORGE WILLIAMS b. 1894 Bridge of Allan d. 1981 Toronto, Ontario, Canada Daughter - SUSAN KEIR ERSKINE WILLIAMS - b. 1895 Bridge of Allan d. 1964 Toronto, Ontario, Canada Daughter - JANET TAYLOR WILLIAMS - b. 1898 Bridge of Allan d. unknown, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Son - ALEXANDER WILLIAMS - b. 1900 Bridge of Allan d. Unknown, Ontario, Canada ANY help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks so much!!!

THE GRANT FAMILY - Brightons
I AM SEARCHING FOR INFOMATION ABOUT WILLIAM GRANT AND FAMILY WHO LIVED ON THE WAGGON ROAD BRIGHTONS LATE1890'S TO1900'S. THERE WAS THREE CHILDREN :-1) WILLIAM MCKENZIE GRANT 2)KATHERINE GRANT 3) ELISABETH GRANT. MRS GRANT DIED IN 1944 IN GRANGEMOUTH. THE WERE RELATED TO ROBERT AND MARY WOODS FAMILY I WILL BE GRATEFUL IF YOU CAN SUPPLY ANY INFORMATION WILLIAM

haggart - Buchanan Smithy
trying to find details of malcolm macfarlane haggart 1848/9--janet haggart 1850---isabella haggart 1853---ann haggart 1855 and duncan haggart 1856 Iknow about the other sibling agnes haggart 1847 she was my gggrandmother they are all the children of peter haggart b killen 1820/1 and agnes macfarlane b dunbarton 1814/5 m 1846 buchanan

McFarlane family of Buchlyvie - Buchlyvie
Seeking any information about Robert McFarlane who married Ann Strang. Their daughter, Jane was born about 1822 in Buchlyvie. She married Alexander Brown june 1856 in Drymen Parish. Desperate for news. Geordie

nimmo - Buchlyvie
John Nimmo is listed on the 1891 census as residing at Main Street North Side,he was 17 years old and a telegraph messanger,he was bording in the home of John McGee.What happend after this any one know?

Nimmo - Buchlyvie
Can any body help,are there any Nimmo graves in Buchlyvie, I have come across a letter which points to 2 lairs being available if required.

McCallum, Alan and Jessie nee Cameron - Callendar Park

campsie - Clachan of Campsie
looking for info about margaret rowat or royat who possibly came from campsie and who married a robert stirling of waterside.She had a daughter Margaret Royat Stirling born about 1829.

Friel family of Campsie - Clachan of Campsie
We have an interesting ancestor who lived in Campsie (Lennoxtown). He was Cornelius Friel born in Ireland and he was a limestone miner. Cornelius married Janet Dempsey (who we think was a local girl) at Kilsyth in 1866. They had Robert born 1868 in Kilsyth and Charles born in Campsie 1870 and daughters Mary Jane born in Campsie 1873 and Rebecca born in Campsie 1877 and a son Michael born in 1879 Campsie. We know that Rebecca married William Gallacher date unknown and Mary Jane married John Barr on July 14th 1893. We have no clue yet what happened to the oldest and youngest sons. Charles we know was married twice his first wife being Margaret Creamer and his second wife was Annie Steele.We keen to know more about what happened to Margaret and when Charles married her and his marriage date to Annie. Charles was a steam ship winch man and lived at 198 Morin St Lennoxtown until his death in 1921 at Glasgow Royal Infirmary.If anyone else shares these ancestors we are always keen to learn more, just contact us through this site.

Stewart-Mc Nabb - Clachan of Campsie
Mary Stewart born 1826 Campsie,Stirling,Scotland married Donald Mc Nabb of Islay,Argyl,Scotland in 1847 at Campsie,Stirling,Scotland. Mary's parents wereJohn Stewart and motherJanet More. They had 3 children who were born in Scotland. Donald1847,John,1849,Margaret 1851, the other 6 children were all born in Australia. They sailed to Australia on the Flora arriving in November 1852. Donald Mc Nabb was the son of Donald Mc Nabb and Margaret Mc Quilkan of Islay.

Foyar/Maitland families - Clachan of Campsie
Looking for details of Foyar and Maitland families in Campsie c.1700-1800. Specifically John Foyar marrying Janet Maitland. A daughter Janet born c1780 - married John Norval in 1798 and christened 1797 prior to marriage - trying to find out details of occupations and any siblings of Janet.

Re Library & Reading Room - Denny
From Cassells Gazetteer c1896 Denny Stirling NB : 1891 Population : 6,373 pa - there is a library and a reading room.

Chalmers in Denny Stirling - Denny
William Chalmers b c 1820 in Denny Stirling (according to census entries). William married Martha Docherty in Bellie, Moray in 1842 and died in 1871 in Bellie, Moray (Death Ref states parents unknown). William and Martha had children: Isabella 1843, Martha 1845, George 1847, Mary 1849, Jannet 1850, William 1854, Jonathan 1856,Jane 1858,Alexander 1861, Margaret 1865. Looking for parents and siblings of William.

Phillip family in Denny - Denny
James & Elizabeth PHILLIP of Haircraig's House, Denny c. 1895 - 1910 Would welcome information on descendants.

Campbells - Denny
Looking for information on Isabella Campbell (b. 1823) and Margaret Campbell (b. 1824) in Denny, children of John Campbell and Susan(na) Laird, any information on this family appreciated, thanks.

Dennyloanhead - Dennyloanhead
MI's and photographs available for existing stones in Dennyloanhead Parish Church.

marriage in dennyloanhead 1842 - Dennyloanhead
I'm looking for information on the family of John Campbell and Susan/Sussanna MS Laird, may have married in Larbert in 1819. I believe they had two daughters, Isabella Dempster Campbell and Margaret Campbell. I'm especially interested in Isabella, was she the Isabella Campbell who married George Milne/Mills in Dennyloanhead in 1842? I've found this record on IGI, am eagerly awaiting the OPR images to be available on SP. Any help appreciated, thanks Janet