URQUHART , Forres (Nov 08 Red)
Robert Urquhart , a 21 year-old Railway Porter , lived at 9 Mosset Street , Forres , Banffshire............................... On the 5th of July , 1895 , he married Maggie Stewart , a 19 year-old Domestic servant................................... The marriage took place at the bride's home address , Cummingston , in the Parish of Boharm..................................... The Bride's parents were George Stewart , Blacksmith , and Isabella Stewart ( Maiden Surname McIntosh ).................... The witnesses were George Stewart and Kate Urquhart.............. The parents of the Groom , James Urquhart , and Mary Ann Urquhart (Maiden surname Jackson ) were deceased at the time of the wedding...................................................... Following their marriage , Robert and Maggie Urquhart , lived at Elmlea Cottage , Forres...................................... It was there that their first child , Robert William Urquhart was born , in 1896.............................................. Robert William Urquhart was to have a distinguished career , in the British Civil Service. He was educated at Boharm Primary School , Mulben ; Keith Grammar School , Keith ; and Edinburgh University..................................................... He was awarded the OBE in 1923 , and CMG in 1944............... Robert William Urquhart was knighted in 1950.................... Sir Robert William Urquhart was appointed Chairman of the Crofters' Commission when it was set up in 1955.................... Sir Robert died at Edinburgh , in 1983.

Cothall Forres (Oct 08 Red)
I am searching for information on Cothall outside Forres where my ancestor Donald Ross was a quarrier and manager of the lime kilns there. I am curious about the houses and cottages on the estate and where Donald's family could have lived as their address in the 1841 and 1861 census was Cothall.

Mitchell (Jan 08 Red)
A real long shot this, but does anyone have any knowledge of Alexander Mitchell born 18 Feb 1821 in Forres. On the 1841 census he was living with an assortment of single blokes in North Back Street , Forres.....Alexr Fraser, George French, Anne Monro and Hugh Monro.

Bremner (Sep 07 Red)
James Bremner born c 1760 married Margaret Findlay in 1785, William born 1787, James born 1791 who married Isabel Suter in 1811- children Helen, Janet & Jane. Helen married John Calder in in 1837. Any further information would be greatly appreciated.

Watson (Feb 07 Red)
I have 3 ancestors who immigrated to Australia John Watson born 1834 arrived in Aus 1856,Alexander Watson B 1840 arrived Aus 1862,George Watson B 1845 arrived Aus 1867,all from Forres Morayshire.Interested in any information about this family,have lots of information to share from their arrival onwards.

boyne (Jan 07 Red)
helen or ellen boyne br 1824 forres morayshire scotland, came to australia in 1852, married charles plant in melbourne australia, died 1920 in nhill victoria australia. love to hear from any relations of ellen my gr gr grandmother.

marriage (Sep 06 Green)
I am looking for info on my g g grandparents David Watson and Ann Stewart married in forres 1840.he was a merchant in forres .

Watson (Aug 06 Green)
My great grandmother Janet Watson was born in Batchen St,Forres on 1859. Her parents were William Watson, a shoemaker, and Mary McGregor/ Mcgrigor. She had a number of siblings - Mary, Maggie,Isabella, William, John, Donald, Bessie and Alexander. Family were later living at 85, High St, Forres.Grateful for any information about them.

McKimmie - Forres, Draine, etc (Jun 06 Red)
Looking for anyone researching the McKimmie (MacKimmie) family living in and around Forres/Draine from approx. 1780 to 1900. In particular the family of John McKimmie (Tailor) and Christian Fraser who lived at 334 High Street and 7 & 10 Caroline Street, Forres. John was the son of James McKimmie and Jean (Jane)Anderson and Christian was the daughter of Donald Fraser and Mary Nicolson. Any information greatly appreciated.

HAY, RIACH,WATSON,OGILVY (Apr 06 Red)
James Hay 1736 m Ann Riach on 8 Dec 1761 Kirkmichae, Children all born Kirkmichael Female 17 Oct 1762 Isobel 31 May 1764 John 3 Aug 1766 Nathaniel Jan 1769 William 12 Apr 1771 James 5 Feb 1780 Barbara 15 Feb 1785 Robert 31 Mar 1774 m Katharine Ogilvy born 1778 Married 1798 Forfar Angus Barbara 1798 Baptised Alves Morayshire. Anne 1801 Born Baptised with Barbara again in Alves We also found a Lewis Hay m Margaret Watson 5/9/1736 Kirkmichael Maybe James Father? Robert was transported to Australia and has a long dynasty here, but what happened to his wife,children & Sibling? Would be happy to share Australian info if I could only find the Scotland info. Thanks Bev