Robert Mitchell / New Cumnock 18. 11.
2015
I am trying to continue my family line and
have gotten to my 7 times great grand parents.
Their names are Robert Mitchell born about 1698
in New Cumnock and his wife was Mary Ross born
in 1702. I would also love to find out if I
still have family in Scotland. Email: armysapper31@gmail.com
John Mccaw / Ayrshire 13. 11. 2015
Hello, my name is Pat Mccaw my gggrandfather
was born on November 2 1825 in Ayrshire area I
have a 1889 trip there of him mentioning of
Ayer. Is there any info of him? Also he
mentions a childhood friend named Jean Gray who
married a Mr Nelson . Thank you Pat McCaw.
Email: patmccaws2@yahoo.com
John de Provence / Ayrshire 12. 11.
2015
I am looking for Jon (or John) de Provence
who lived in Ayrshire, Scotland in the 1600 and
then moved to France. Any information, please
contact Virginia Kirby. Email: divinemercyusa@yahoo.com
Grangehill, Beith Ayrshire 06. 11.
2015
Any information on the Love family of
Grangehill Beith Ayrshire 1841 to 1860. Email:
budvivmac@gmail.com
Robert Lawson born approx 1810 / Ayr 03.
11. 2015
We are trying to find any information
regarding our above family member. Robert
travelled to Australia on the Superb in 1839
settling in Mt. Barker South Australia. We
believe he had at least three brothers killed
in The Crimean War. He also owned properties
(shops) in Ayr - 99 and 100 Main Street, Ayr,
Bell Rock Cottage on the Golf Links and The
Clunes Vennal property, a two storey apartment.
We believe he was some sort of carpenter by
trade. My daughter visited Ayr in approx 1995
and met with a charming elderly gentleman, who
I think lived on the golf course and was a
local historian. He was able to direct her to
see some of the properties, some of which now
have different frontages. He would now be
deceased I am sure! Previous attempts to try
and establish our early family history have
always met with the comment that all
information was destroyed in a church fire in
Edinburgh, where the archives had been
transferred to and lost in a fire. We would be
very appreciative to receive any information
you may have and would be happy to assist with
the Australian branch of the family. Regards
Andrew Lawson. Email: ala99724@bigpond.net.au
Alexander Calderwood / Stewarton 28. 10.
2015
Hi there, my 3x great grandfather was
Alexander Calderwood born November 1800 in
Stewarton, Ayrshire, Scotland. I was wondering
if anyone has information on his parents or
family. Thank you for any and all help, Connie.
Email: nursemcrum@verizon.net
John Murray and wife Margaret Brackenridge
25. 10. 2015
I'm trying to find out the parents of John
Murray-Born Jan. 30, 1783 in Hillhead, Fyvie
Parish, Aberdeenshire Scotland. John Murray
marries Margaret Brackenridge about 1805 in
Girvan, Ayrshire, Scotland. Margaret
Brackenridge was the daughter of William
Brackenridge and Elizabeth McNider. John worked
as a weaver in Girvan. All 7 children of John
and Margaret were born in Girvan, Girvan
Parish, Ayrshire, Scotland. Those years of
their birth range from 1806 to 1818. John,
Margaret and their children immigrated to
Quebec, Canada between 1818-1826 and here he
became a very successful dairy farmer. John
Murray died April 23, 1858 in Ste Foy, Quebec,
Canada and is buried in the Mount Hermon
Cemetery in Sillery, Quebec. Margaret
"Brackenridge" Murray died on May 10, 1868 in
Ste Foy, Quebec, Canada and is also buried
beside her husband in the Mount Hermon
Cemetery. Since John spent his early married
life in Girvan Parish I was hoping that there
may be someone with the same ancestry that
could shed some light on him- mainly because of
the Brackenridge/McNider family connection. I'm
happy to share my research with anyone who is
interested in these families. Thank you. Rhea
Gilbert . Email: bahila1@msn.com
James Mair born 1804 / Newton on Ayr 16.
09. 2015
I'm looking for info for the parents of
James Mair who was born in 1804 at Newton on
Ayr. Apparently, this James Mair was a seaman.
He married Agnes Hunter, who was born July 22,
1805 at At Quivox, Ayr. Any info on this James
Mair would be greatly appreciated. Regards,
James Mair. Email: jim_mair@hotmail.com
Crawford / Ayrshire 29. 08. 2015
For any Crawford's interested in tracing
their Crawford families origins, The clan
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ancestry research & also to help them
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GALT Family History / New Dailly 22. 08.
2015
Attempting to research my fathers family.
The following is what little information I
have. John GALT (Jr.?) was born circa July 1805
in New Dailly (I believe) and died circa 1871
somewhere in Scotland. His occupation was that
of a mason and or builder. He married Mary
ROBERTSON in Lanarkshire, Scotland around 1841.
Mary was born circa 1805 in Lanarkshire and
died 1858 somewhere in Scotland. His father was
John GALT and also a mason / builder. He
married circa November 1794 in Ayrshire. Also
interested in learning more about the name GALT
- especially the origin. The GALT name
continued in my family as a middle for a couple
of generations. Thanks in advance and
appreciate any information that will assist me
in my research of the GALT and ROBERTSON
families. Email: yn9man@yahoo.com
Wales and Ure Family of Ayrshire 16. 08.
2015
Hello from Victoria BC Canada. I have
managed to trace my family tree back to 1791.
My tree hits a wall at William Wales born 1791
marrived to Margaret Wales Born Margaret Grey
1795. I am not sure if they were from Ayrshire
originally, but they had a Daughter , Catherine
Ure (born Wales) born in Muirkirk, Ayrshire,
April 9th, 1813. Died Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Dec
30th, 1879. Looking for any information to help
go further back, and more information on
William and Margaret Wales would be so helpful!
Wales seems to be a very hard name to research.
Thank you so much for any help! Kiara McLennon
researching the Stewart Family Tree of William
John Workman Stewart. My courageous
Grandfather. Email: mrandmrsmclennon@hotmail.ca
James May Brown / Ayrshire 06. 08.
2015
I am looking for information about James May
Brown who worked as a brass moulder in the
shipyards in Troon. He was born around 1886 but
I don't know where. It could have been in
Kilmarnock. He married Agnes Pagan Middleton
1st January 1916 and they lived at 58, Portland
Street in Troon. Agnes died 14th August 1917 in
childbirth and Jimmy emigrated to New York in
1919. Grace. Email: BorderLass@aol.com
Joseph Murchey / Ayrshire 03. 08. 2015
Researching geneology on this ancestor
Joseph Murchey, born 1829, Saint Quivox ,
Ayershire. Email: dorotheaemartin@yahoo.com
John Lindsay / Ayrshire 16. 07. 2015
My gggrandfather was John Lindsay m.Margaret
Eggo. Margaret was baptised on 23-2-1783
Cortachy,clova,Angus. Her parents were John
&Jannet Eggo. Know nothing re.the Eggos or
John Lindsay. John had a son James (1812-1864)
who married a Sarah Anne Booth of Manchester.
Hoping you can help. Regards to all Ann Ross (
b.Lindsay). Email: annross1936@gmail.com
William Craig / Ayrshire 16. 07. 2015
William Craig b.Ayrshire 1795-1856. All I
know is that he had at least one son John Craig
b.1830-1908 m.Agnes Dalziel 1830-1884. From
there down we have a great deal but of William
we have nothing. Email: annross1936@gmail.com
Jean Porter / Crosshill & Hugh Auld /
Ayr 09. 06. 2015
I am doing genealogy in preparation for a
trip to Scotland. My grandmother, Jane (also
known as Jean) Porter was from Crosshill,
Scotland. Her parents were George Francis
Porter and Helen Bell Porter. Samuel and Agnes
Bell were her grandparents. Jane married Hugh
Auld from Ayr. Hugh’s parents were John and
Jeanie. Siblings: Jean, Burt, John and Tom.
Jane and Hugh met in Ontario, Canada. They
married and lived in Farmington, Michigan. They
retired to Dunedin, Florida. Both are now
deceased. My family and I are visiting Scotland
and hope to find relatives. Any thoughts on how
to make contact with relatives in Scotland is
appreciated. Please email me at: jha5415@gmail.com
John Murdaugh / Ochiltree 03. 06. 2015
Greetings, I am researching my family
genealogy. John Murdaugh 1750-1852 born
Ochiltree, Ayer. Samuel L. Murdaugh Murders
1793. Elizabeth Smith 1761-1852. George Murdoch
1715-1756. Margaret Leitch 1716-1756. If you
can assist my search that would be such a
blessing. Karen Strickland Kramer granddaughter
of Nora Elizabeth Murdaugh. Email: galadrielthoman@gmail.com.
Patrick / Ayrshire 03. 06. 2015
Hello, I've been researching my family from
afar for the last several years. My families
earliest traces back to Ayrshire. I would like
to connect with members or possibly distant
relatives in efforts to further our knowledge.
My earliest ancestor is John Patric. Born 1429.
In 1456, roughly, he was a notary at Kilwinning
Abbey. This all I have on this person. Is it
possible he is connected to Comes Earl Patrick
around 1210? John Patrick born 1460, married to
Marion Sample is listed in recors of Cunnighame
as Patrick's of Trearne and Hessilhead. This is
in Beith Parish. The family is listed here for
several generations. My defended from this
line, Robert Patrick born 1705. He emigrated to
the colonies in 1725. Many say we are alias or
Sept of the Lamonts. There is no direct lineage
that I'm aware so far but love to find some
link. But I'm open to other possible
connections. The hard thing with name Patrick,
there are many variation and many took
variations of the name. Would love to find
fellow Patrick's in Ayrshire. If nothing more
than to say hello. Please let me know if I can
post? Thanks for consideration. James Patrick
Email: james.patrick@windstream.net
O'Barr/Barr of Ayrshire 02. 06. 2015
Hello to all- I am researching my O'Barr
ancestral roots and have only managed to
successfully trace it back to my 8th
greatgrandfather, Michael O'Barr, who came to
America as an indentured servant around 1750.
I've learned that some of the O'Barr family (or
just Barr possibly) originally either fled or
were sent to Ireland from Aryshire, Scotland in
the mid 1600s. I've just recently found out
that there are still many Barrs there, and
there is even a town named after them. I'm very
interested in finding ancestors from the gap
between Scotland and Ireland, as well as family
that are in Scotland now. I am sure there are
many cousins. And help would be greatly
appreciated. You can email me at: galadrielthoman@gmail.com with any
information. Thank you! Galadriel Thoman
America
Matthew Carson /Mauchline 23. 05. 2015
Hello all from New Zealand, I am trying to
track down this handsome fellow, Matthew Carson
Birth: circa 1846 Mauchline, East Ayrshire,
Scotland, United Kingdom. Immediate Family:
Husband of Mary Carson, Father of Janet
Henrietta Clarkson and Jane Carson. It would
seem that he is /was my Great Grandfather. Any
information appreciated Kindest regards Murray
Carson Clarkson Email: murray_clarkson@hotmail.com
John Hunter of Doonholm /Ayr 18. 05.
2015
I am trying to fill in some early years of
John Hunter, son of Andrew Hunter of Bonnytoun
& Doonholm, who arrived in Australia in
1838. I have his Australian story. I believe he
was in China with the 9th Lord Napier, and have
some details in Barbarian Eye, but I wonder if
he was in Calcutta before 1834 and when he
returned home to Ayr after 1834? Thanks, Judy.
Email: vikinghunt1@gmail.com
McWhirter / Dailey /Dailly 15. 05.
2015
My great grandfather William McWhirter was
conceived into this world in your amazing
country in the Parish of Dailey Ayrshire
Scotland on February 23, 1825. He went to
heaven ( I hope ) on September 03, 1911 from
his departure zone here in Canada. His son,( my
grandfather )William James McWhirter died on
May 23, 1962 at the age of 67. My father Graham
McWhirter was born on December 03, 1934, and
died on December 17, 2003. I , Gregory Juul
Donald McWhirter was born December 20, 1965 and
am by the grace of GOD still alive : ) My son
Isaiah James McWhirter was born July 27, 1994
and thankfully has no children yet ! I was
wondering if there is anybody on your side of
the pond that can help me with the McWhirter
clan and is it possible that I might still have
distant relatives living in my true homeland.
any and all help will be greatly appreciated !
You can send any and all information and / or
questions to me. thank you for your excellent
help, Sincerely, Gregory D. McWhirter. Email:
gregorydmcwhirter@gmail.com
Wilson, Fulton, Hutchison / Ayrshire 11.
05. 2015
Looking for information on the following
families: Wilson, Fulton, Hutchison - all
Presbyterian Covenentors who fled to
Pennsylvania directly from Scotland and/or via
Ireland in the mid-1700s. I have information
that indicates Fulton was from Lanarkshire and
Hutchison from Ayrshire. No info on the Wilson
immigrant. They settled in different counties
in SE Pennsylvania but the fact that their
families intermarried indicates that must have
know each other, perhaps back in Scotland. Any
information of guidance would be most
appreciated. Email: cwilson28@me.com
Ross / North Kilbride 06. 05. 2015
My sister and I look forward to visiting
Ayrshire during our upcoming trip. We are
descended from the de Ross family and are
interested in finding more information about
them, as our efforts from the US have reached a
stopping point. We know that our branch of the
Rosses descended from a James Ross who left
Scotland for Ireland in the 1600's, and he was
descended from the de Rosses of Ayrshire,
specifically, we think around the area of North
Kilbride. Email: mookienc@hotmail.com Thanks Dr.
Connie Ross.
Tannahill / Kilmarnock / Ayrshire 30. 04.
2015
Tannahill DNA Project, United States -
Seeking Tannahill DNA from Scotland!
Greetings All, my name is David Tannahill,
co-Administrator of the Tannahill-Tannehill DNA
Project in the United States. We have two
different Tannahill DNA lines from our
Tannahill Project members who have tested their
DNA with us. Strangely both seem to be coming
from the same T-hill family line during the
late 1700's and early 1800's out of Maryland,
Delaware and Virginia. There can only be one!!!
Actually, it is possible for there to be two
DNA lines but not likely from the same township
and/or family line. Since both DNA lines here
want to claim Kilmarnock, let us think on that
one. Now wouldn't it be a curiosity if another
Scottish area claimed one or both lines. We now
need DNA Project members from Scotland!
Our Tannahill families have an illustrious
history here in America as frontiersmen and
pioneer planter families who helped clear this
wild land and settle many parts of early
America. Land grants were given to these early
Tannahill families as reward for their military
service as Indian fighters and Revolutionary
War soldiers who fought gallantly in America's
struggle to become a new Nation. These T-hill
families migrated into South Carolina, Georgia,
Alabama and Texas as well as Tennessee and
Kentucky, Missouri and all the Great Lakes
territorial states. It is now the purpose of
our Tannahill-Tannehill Project (both spellings
are used here) to reach out and find which is
the original Tannahill DNA line that is native
to Scotland's Ayrshire region and in
particular, the Kilmarnock area, where these
family traditions have it as the Tannahill
homeland. Is there another area in Scotland
where Tannahill families also originated? We
want to learn more about our family history in
Scotland and the British Isles, therefore we
welcome Tannahill-Tannehill family members from
all areas of Scotland, Britain and Northern
Ireland to join us. Family Tree DNA in Houston,
Texas is our testing company for our DNA
research. While FTDNA has several DNA tests for
both men and women, it is the Y-DNA test (male
lineage) that we are now using for this
research. So if you are a male
Tannahill-Tannehill or know of one who would be
interested in participating in our DNA research
we would be very happy to have you join our
Project. Please contact me for more
information, I'm looking forward to hearing
from you!
For more information, email me at: familytreedna.com/groups and please
direct your inquiry to my attention .: David
Tannahill. Best regards, Dave Co-Admin.,
Tannahill-Tannehill DNA Project
Edward Johnston / Kilwinning 29. 04.
2015
Seeking family of Edward Johnston,
(1910-1996), married to Annie Adam Walker
Young. Edward would be my great uncle, his
sister, Georgina Johnson (Watson, Banks) was my
grandmother. I am interested in making contact
with descendants of Edward. Please contact
Donna Turner at Email: we3turners@gci.net , or 20428 New
England Drive, Eagle River, Alaska, USA
99577.
William Boyd b.1846 / Ayrshire 17. 04.
2015
Hello, I'm trying to research my family's
ancestry, and I've hit a snag. It stops with a
William Boyd, born in 1846 in Stevenson, Ayr
and has him residing in Kilwinning, Ayrshire.
It also has him married to a Sarah S. Johnson.
Any information you may have would be greatly
appreciated. Thank you!
Email: smiths782@yahoo.com
Cochrane / Ayrshire 14. 04. 2015
Robert Cochrane born 1829 Ayrshire, married
Jean Unknown born 1839 Ayrshire, Brother:
Thomas Cochrane born 1841 in Ayrshire. Looking
for name of Robert & Thomas Cochrane's Parents.
Looking for Jean's Surname & Parents, Regards
Lynette.
Email: lyncoltham@iafrica.com
Scott Family / Kilmarnock 09. 04. 2015
Searching for the family of Joseph SCOTT, b.
1800 in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland. He
married Jane, b. 1811 Ireland. The family moved
to Argyle, LaFayette Co., Wisconsin, USA
between 1820 and 1840. They had two known
children, Janet (Jeannette) and John T. John
married Elizabeth Pennistone of Plungar,
Leiesteshire, England.in 1862 and had Rose
Ella, b. 1864 in Argyle. My Great-Grandmother.
Any assistance with this Scott family search,
would be greatly appreciated. Thank you Carol
Sechrist Email: CarolS5234@aol.com
Henry Mcewan / Monkton 01. 03. 2015
Hi! My great-great-great-grandfather Henry
Mcewan was born in Monkton, Ayrshire in the
early 1800s, though I know very little else
about him. His wife was born in Ayrshire too,
Margaret Mcewan, but we’re having trouble
sorting out exactly where. I think there were a
few Margt Mcewans in that time! I’ll be in
Edinburgh in May 2015, and would love to stop
by. I’ll try to learn more about my family
before then. If anyone would like to meet and
chat about all this, I’d be happy to meet up.
Thank you for your time. Coming from San
Francisco, California, I’m a bit starved for
history. Mysti Berry mystiberry.com. Email:
mysti.berry@mac.com
Baird Family 19. 02. 2015
I am trying to find any reference to my
grandparents who were born in Canada but their
parents are from Ayshire. The name is Baird.
Could be John or Archibald?? Thanks Rob
Bennethum. Email: rbennethum@loomisco.com
The Mcdonald family in Saltcoats Scotland
26. 01. 2015
Trying to find Jeannie Mcdonald met her on
the Brittanic cunard ship in the fifties?
Email: softlad@verizon.net
Andrew Blair /Cumnock 13. 01. 2015
My Grandfather was Andrew Blair form Cumnock
Ayrshire born 24 January 1903, brother was
Robert and 2 sisters one I think was named
Susan. Came to South Africa in 1925 and was
married to Nancy Crawford and had 3 daughters
and they had 6 grandchildren. The grandchildren
have had 10 children and the next generation
has been born. These names are all available if
you would require them. Regards Andy. Email:
andy@minesrescue.co.za
William & Margaret Hanlon /Ayr 06. 01.
2015
My Great Grandfather, William Hanlon was a
sailor born in Dublin in 1870/71. My Great
Grandmother was named Margaret, I do not know
her maiden name, she came from Ayr in Scotland,
born 1871/72. William was Catholic and Margaret
was Protestant, she converted to a Catholic. I
can only assume that they met and married in or
around the ports in Ayr as William was a
sailor, as already mentioned. In 1895/96 they
had a baby girl named Catherine. Catherine was
born in Scotland, presumably in Ayr. The family
had moved to Dublin by 1899, my grandmother
Mary Hanlon, their second child was born in
Dublin in 1899. Thank you for your time reading
this email, hopefully you can help me in my
search, if only for the maiden name of
Margaret, and maybe their wedding cert and a
birth cert for catherine Sincerely Yours Liam
Doyle. Email: liamswallop@eircom.net
McMurrain Families /Ayrshire 01. 01.
2015
Are there any residents remaining in
Ayrshire or vicinity with the surname McMurrain
or McMurrian. Records indicate that there were
McMurrains there in the mid-1800's and my
personal family stories tell of McMurrains in
Scotland before they moved to Northern Ireland.
I am interested to know if there are any still
living there. If there are, would you please
give them my email address or, if they do not
mind me contacting them, give me their email
address. I live in Atlanta, GA and was born in
the Appalachian Mountains of North Georgia. My
dad's family is from South Georgia. Supposedly
they landed in the north part of the US and
migrated into the mountains and then south.
Thank you for any help you can give me. Tom
McMurrain Atlanta, Georgia Email: tom.mcmurrain@live.com
Thomson /Welch / Welsh / Ayr 31. 12.
2014
I am researching my grandmother's family.
Her name was Margaret Fisher Thomson born
28/09/1898 at Ayr, Scotland. She had a brother
William Thomson born 02/04/1900 at Ayr,
Scotland. Their Parents were William &
Helena Thomson (nee Welch/Welsh). Margaret was
separated from her brother William after their
mother died 22/12/1907 at Paisley,
Renfrewshire. I am especially interested in
what happened to William. I would appreciate
any information regarding this family. Email:
glenda.fh@hotmail.com
Margaret Jane Donnelly (or Young ) /
Annbank 31. 12. 2014
Hello, I am looking for information on my
Grandmother, born Margaret Jane Donnelly, on
August 2, 1895 to a Samuel Donnelly and his
wife in Annbank, Scotland. Attached is a
newspaper clipping from her parents 50 wedding
anniversary. Margaret died in Corpus Christi,
Texas in 1987. She emigrated to the US through
Ellis Island sometime between 1911-1920,
settling in Cos Cob, Connecticut and married
Archibald Stirling who had emigrated from
Scotland during the same time period.They had
one daughter, Florence Kinnaird Stirling, my
mother, born September 8, 1928. Samuel Donnelly
and his wife lived @ 21 Stewart Road Ayr at
least on their anniversary, June 7, 1944. They
were married by a Rev. Mann Callan and had 5
daughters and one son: Margaret, Agnes, Sarah,
Sam, Jr., Jesse(Jessica?) Margaret was the
eldest. The puzzle is that her social security
card issued here in the USA lists her as :
Margaret Young Stirling and we have never known
the Surname Young in our family history. Thank
you for any information you are able to give. I
am one of three children of Margaret's only
daughter, Florence, who married Roy L. Blanton
in Gainesville, Texas, October 15, 1957. We
lived almost our entire childhood in Corpus
Christi, Texas and Grandma Margaret moved to
Corpus Christi to be with her only daughter and
only grandchildren in the early 1960s.
Margaret's daughter, Florence Kinnaird Stilring
Blanton, died at the age of 78 on January 2,
2007.. Email: lkbd59@gmail.com
Richard Carlteon / Ayrshire 30. 12.
2014
Hi, I live in Murfreesboro, TN. I have been
researching my dad's side of the family and
discovered that his 5th great grandfather (my
6th) came from Ayershire Scotland. His name is
Richard Carleton. He was born circa 1720 there
in Ayershire and died in 1790 in Craven County,
NC. His son, Thomas Carleton Sr is my 5th great
grandfather and is a Revolutionary War patriot.
I believe Richard came with a brother from
Scotland to PA. I wonder if there are any
Carleton relatives that may have traced their
ancestry to this branch. Email: vanurse1@comcast.net
McMillan Ancestors / Ayrshire 30. 12.
2014
Hi I'm looking into the McMillans who lived
in Ayrshire . Henry McMillan who was born in
1865 he Married Elizabeth chestnut . They had
Children. Elizabeth died and he then married
Catherine McArther Howie . He had two children
with her then he packed up the family and moved
to Tasmania. He is my great great Grandfather.
He had a Son in Tasmania John Howie McMillan
who was my Grand father . He died just after
his father was born so dad never new much of
him. I would love any information anyone has or
if there is any direct relatives alive, Andrew
McMillan. Email: AMcMillan@millingtons.com.au
Martha McWhirter / Ayr 18. 12. 2014
I am researching my husbands family. His
name : John Phillip Risk 3/6/1947. We live at
Fairview Park, South Australia, Australia. His
Gr Gr Grandmother was Martha Mc Whirter. She
was born 1817 in Ayr Scotland and died 1896 in
Creswick Victoria Australia. She married David
Risk in 1840 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
He was born in 1813 in Magherafelt, Northern
Ireland. I would appreciate any information
regarding these two people. Susanne Risk.
Email: jprisky@tpg.com.au
Hannah Family Background / Ayrshire 25. 11.
2014
Was trying to follow family tree back to
origins in Ayrshire. I believe was a William
& Sarah Hannah whose children: William,
Edward, Sarah, George & Aggie came to New
Zealand aboard ship "Oamaru" September 1876.
Would appreciate any information. Cheers Ray
Hannah Gore New Zealand. Email: han.fam@xtra.co.nz
Alfred James Cochrane / Prestwick 23. 11.
2014
I am hoping someone can assist me with some
information on Alfred James Cochrane who was
the Provost from 1915 till 1919 and passed away
in Ayrshire in 1933. I believe this to be
correct, Alfred James Cochrane was born in
Edinburgh, and moved to Prestwick at Ayr and
was a wine merchant that lived in Prestwick
until his death in 1933. His wife was Elizabeth
Dawson. Thanks for your help James Russell.
Email: jimmag1@bigpond.net.au
Murry and McQueen / Muirkirk 21. 11.
2014
My great grand parents emigrated to
Australia in 1913 then moved to Newzealand.
Their names were Marion Murry married to Thomas
McQueen. My grandmother was Catherine McQueen
married to Robert Lowe. Her sisters name was
Helen McQueen married William Kirk who then
changed his surname to Russel. My great
grandparents lived in Muirkirk before
emigrating, any information would help. Email:
loweann54@gmail.com
Vernon ancestry 16. 11. 2014
I am trying to trace my ancestry back
through the UK to France on the Vernon side of
the family. My great great grandfather was
William Gordon Vernon (1822-1850) he married
Elizabeth Ross Forbes. Unfortunately thats as
far back as our framuily tree has gone but I do
know that WG Vernon had a father also called
William Vernon who came from Ayrshire.
Unfortunately I have no more details. I am also
trying work back to establish any connection
between us here in NZ and the Vernons of Haddon
Hall or Tong. Any help is appreciated Richard
Vernon. Email: richard@glamorgan.co.nz
McClure Ancestry 15. 11. 2014
Hello, my name is Walter Adams from
Jacksonville, Florida. I have just discovered
that my fifth great grand-father is from
Ayrshire, Scotland. His name is Andrew McClure,
born in 1630. His wife was also born there, her
name is Jeanne Janet. She was born in 1630 and
died in 1720. They may have been the last of
this family to be from Scotland, their son
James Arthur Andrew McClure was born in Ireland
in 1660. Apparently this clan of McClure’s left
Scotland before this sons birth? I would
appreciate any information you may provide on
this family and the county of Ayrshire. I would
be happy to reimburse any copying or mailing
costs you may incur. Email: waltadams53@att.net
Montgomerie/ery family 14. 11. 2014
Looking for more information re this family.
Robert Mongomerie m Mary Lauchlan at Kilbirnie
7.6.1833. His parents were John
Montgomerie/ery- and Mary Lauchlan. Robert and
Mary had 3 children:- John, born 29.3.1834,
Kilbirnie. m Euphemia McCulloch on 7.12.1866 at
Lochwinnock. Immagrated to New Zealand Barbara,
born c1838 at Beith. Married William Gibson
Craig on 4.6.1861 at Lochwinnoch Mary, born
c1837 at Beith. Married William Robert Dick on
21.1.1869, Lochwinnoch. Especially looking for
the right John who was born around 1763-66 at
Kilbirnie. There are so many Johns. I know
quite a bit about my family that came to New
Zealand. Looking forward to more information.
Dawn Groves. Email: ddgroves@xtra.co.nz
Boreland Castle 11. 11. 2014
One of the most important finds for our
family was on googlebooks which is free "The
history of Ayr" you can download this yourself.
It tells the history of Boreland which is where
our family once lived. The only real
information I have for our earliest Howatson
ancestor apart from the marriage is attached.
My great x 8 grandmother Sarah Montgomerie was
the daughter of the Laird William Montgomerie
of Boreland, and my grandfather told me that
James was the "Factor" on the estate of
Boreland, and that being of lowly statue when
it was known he was seeing Sarah they fled the
area, hence they moved to Crawford and
leadhills, a mining town where they had several
children, later they all made up. The Boreland
Montgomeries were also related to the Eglinton
Montgomeries of Skelmorlie, Sarah being a
Montgomerie is also descended / related to the
Olivestob Hamiltons etc. From my own research
of around this time, there were 10 main
Howatson familes, and I have not been able to
go back any further on James Howatson ie who
his parents were though he was born in Lanark.
And all the families have similar first names.
Kind Regards Vince. One of my relatives has
created this website which you may find
interesting. surnamepages.com/Howatson.html
Email: rees.vincent@googlemail.com
Mills Ayrshire 10. 11. 2014
Hello! My family has traced our ancestry,
via DNA, to Ayrshire and Northern Ireland. The
story of our surname, as I'm told, is that we -
the Mills - were 'expelled' during the Second
Bishops War and sent to Northern Ireland from
Ayrshire. It's hard to settle on any particular
assumption as to why, due to all the crazy
fighting going on during those times. One can
assume we were royalists, but why exile to
Northern Ireland? Work on Plantation? Just
searching for any insight into Scots migration
from Ayrshire to Northern Ireland during that
time. Update! As to why we were 'expelled' to
Northern Ireland during the Second Bishops War:
Apparently we were Covenanters fleeing
religious persecution...makes sense. The thing
is, our highest matches are not Mills. We
believe we changed our surname during this
time, highest matches are McCullough/McCulloch,
McCracken, McTaggart/Taggart, Ferguson, and
Boyd.Thanks! Email: jamesmills3000@me.com
Mackrel (Mackrell, Mackerel) family 10. 11.
2014
According to my research the Mackrel family
settled in Ayrshire Scotland before a branch of
the family moved to Yorkshire West Riding,
England to work the lead mines there. The first
Mackrels recorded in Yorkshire were born in
around 1740-1760, but I do not know whether
they were born in England or Scotland. There is
a Mackrel coat of arms associated with Scotland
and they apparently had a seat in Ayshire. They
apparently came over during the Norman invasion
and their name derives from their work as
fisherman of mackerel. I would be most
interested in learning more about this surname.
In Yorkshire it appears early on with various
spellings, and now has been normalized as
Mackwell. Thank you. Sharon Mackwell. Email:
sharon_06513@yahoo.com
McDonald & McLeish / Dundonald 08. 11.
2014
Hello I am trying to find information on the
following: AGNES MCDONALD MOTHER AGNES
MCLEISH/MCLISH/MCCLISH My Grandmother Agnes
McDonald at age 6, estimated birth 1894, lived
in Ayrshire, in the Village of Dundonald. Her
Mother Agnes McCleish listed as a Laundress and
Head of the household aged 29 yrs estimated
birth was abt 1872. Her parents were James
McLish and Elizabeth Calderwood. This
information is from the 1891 and 1901 Scottish
Census, Parish of Dundonald, ED:1 Page 21,
Line:1 Roll No: CSSCT1901_223. Registration No
590/1 Household 102, The Census was taken on
the night of 31st March/1st April 1901. Agnes
McCleish was an unwed Mother, the father may
have been known in the Village as she gave the
child her fathers name. The Father is listed as
Neil McDonald Farm Servant High Newton Darval.
There are no further records for Agnes or her
Mother after 1901 Census I am unable to find
what happened to them or find further
information on Neil McDonald. Thank you Lyn
Burley. Email: nlburley1@bigpond.com
Ayrshire Campbell Christening 06. 11.
2014
Attached is an extract of the OPR records
for Campbell christenings in Ayrshire. I'm very
interested in any help stringing these
Campbells together or anyone who knows if any
of these individuals emigrated to America. I am
particularly interested in either of the James
Campbells who married Susanna Campbell or
Margaret Jamison in Sorn Parish. Thank you
Kevin Campbell. Email: Kevincamp@aol.com . Christening List PDF
James Burns c1778-bef. 1851 Ayr 04. 11.
2014
Have been wanting to find more information
on and his ancestors and descendants James
Burns. James was born about 1778 in , Ayr,
Scotland. He died before 1851 in Kirkoswald,
Ayrshire, Scotland. RECORD: 1. Scotland Census
Schedules, 6 Jun 1841. Name: James Burry Age:
50 Estimated birth year: abt 1791 Gender: Male
Where born: Ayrshire, Scotland Civil parish:
Kirkoswald County: Ayrshire Address: Culzean
Demerney Occupation: M S Parish Number: 601
Name: Sebina Burry Age: 50 Estimated birth
year: abt 1791 Gender: Female Where born:
Ayrshire, Scotland Civil parish: Kirkoswald
County: Ayrshire Address: Culzean Demerney
Parish Number: 601 Name: Jane Burry Age: 20
Estimated birth year: abt 1821 Gender: Female
Where born: Ayrshire, Scotland Civil parish:
Kirkoswald County: Ayrshire Address: Culzean
Demerney Parish Number: 601 Name: Elisabeth
Wilson Age: 25 Estimated birth year: abt 1816
Gender: Female Where born: Ayrshire, Scotland
Civil parish: Kirkoswald County: Ayrshire
Address: Culzean Demerney Parish Number: 601
Sebina Wilson Age: 4 Estimated birth year: abt
1837 Gender: Female Where born: Ayrshire,
Scotland Civil parish: Kirkoswald County:
Ayrshire Address: Culzean Demerney Parish
Number: 601 Name: Margaret Wilson Age: 2
Estimated birth year: abt 1839 Gender: Female
Where born: Ayrshire, Scotland Civil parish:
Kirkoswald County: Ayrshire Address: Culzean
Demerney Parish Number: 601." Scottish Ancestry
research: Kirkoswald - Address: Culzean Demesne
James Burns, aged 50; male servant, born in the
county of Ayr.; Sebina, 50, born in the county
of yr; Jane, aged 20, born in the county of
Ayr; Ann aged 15, born in the county of Ayr. 2.
http://www.scotsancestry.co.uk/, Scots Ancestry
Research Society - B/38,882, 21 Nov. 1978, 16
Jul. 1979 and 7 Oct 1986, Scots Ancestry
Research Society, 3 Albany Street, Edinburgh,
EH1 3PY Scotland. " The Old parochial registers
of Straiton and Ayr were searched for the
births of children.... In Ayr - Jean born 4th
baptised 7.6.1807 - - In Straiton - 1811 John,
lawfull son of James Burns and Sibby (sic)
McQualter at Slatehouse was born 8th Augst,
1809 ALSO Anne born 14.11.1816, Robert born
14.2.1819." Scotland Census Schedules, 6 Jun
1841 Kirkoswald - Address: Culzean Demesne
James Burns, aged 50; male servant, born in the
county of Ayr.; Sebina, 50, born in the county
of yr; Jane, aged 20, born in the county of
Ayr; Ann aged 15, born in the county of Ayr. It
is said that the family is tied into Robert
Burns (the poet) lineage but missing is at
least one generation if not 2 or more to make
the connection if at all ever possible I have
yet to prove this if the connection even does
exist. James married Sabina Sibby Sibbey
Sibbald McQualter [McWater, McWaker Qualter
McQuater was born about 1778 in Kirkmichael,
Ayr, Scotland. She died 14 Sep 1860 in
Kirkoswald, Ayr, Scotland. RECORD: 1. Scotland
Census Schedules, : 30/31 Mar 1851. " Parish
Number: 601 Civil parish: Kirkoswald County:
Ayrshire Address: Burnside ED: 5 Page: 7
Household schedule number: 19 Line: 4 Roll:
CSSCT1851_134 Name: Sibbina Burns Age: 73
Estimated birth year: abt 1778 Relationship:
Head Gender: Female Where born: Kirkmichael,
Ayrshire Occupation: Formerly House Maid Name:
Jean Burns Age: 41 Estimated birth year: abt
1810 Relationship: Daughter Mother's name:
Sibbina Gender: Female Where born: Ayr,
Ayrshire Occupation: Dress Maker Name: Ann
Burns Age: 31 Estimated birth year: abt 1820
Relationship: Daughter Mother's name: Sibbina
Gender: Female Where born: Straiton, Ayrshire
Occupation: Formerly House Servant. DEATH: 2.
http://www.scotsancestry.co.uk/, Scots Ancestry
Research Society - B/38,882, 21 Nov. 1978, 16
Jul. 1979 and 7 Oct 1986, Scots Ancestry
Research Society, 3 Albany Street, Edinburgh,
EH1 3PY Scotland. Sabbina (sic) McQualter or
Burns, was then found to have died on the 14th
September 1860 at Kirkoswald, Ayrshires.
According to her death entry, she was then aged
82 widow of a land steward, and the daughter of
David McQualter, land steward, and Margaret
McIlwraith, both deceased. The imformation for
this entry was given (to the registar) by her
daughter, Ann Burns." they had: 2 M Hugh Gavin
Park Burns was born 18 Jun 1803 and was
christened 23 Jun 1803 in Dailly, Ayr,
Scotland. 3 F Mary Burns was born 23 Mar 1805
and was christened 24 Mar 1805 in Dailly, Ayr,
Scotland. 4 F Jean Burns was born 4 Jun 1807 in
Ayr, Ayr, Scotland and was christened 7 Jun
1807 in Ayr, Ayr, Scotland. 5 M David Burns
(1808-1884 was born 2 Sep 1808 in Colmonell,
Ayr, Scotland and was christened 6 Sep 1808 in
Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland. He died 7 Aug 1884 in
Thornhill, Morton, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
married (MRIN:104) Janet (Jessie) Boswell
"Jessie", daughter of James Boswell *-321 and
Elizabeth (Eliza) Walls *-322 (MRIN:219), on 17
May 1822 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland.
Jessie was born 1801 in Inverkeithing, Fife,
Scotland. She died 7 Feb 1876 in Thornhill,
Morton, Dumfries, Scotland . 6 John Burns was
born 8 Aug 1809 in Straiton, Ayr, Scotland. 7
Anne Burns was born 14 Nov 1816 in Straiton,
Ayr, Scotland. 8 Robert Burns was born 15 Feb
1819 in Straiton, Ayr, Scotland. Judith E.
Burns Email: reibur@centurylink.net
Thomas Family of Muirlirk 27. 10. 2014
1. Patrick Peter (Peter or Patrick) Thomas
was born between 1840 -1844 in Mayo,
Ireland/Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland. He died
26 Feb 1902 in Burnside, Murikirk, Ayrshire,
Scotland. Patrick married Mary Mullin [Mullen]
daughter of Edward Mullin [Mullen Molan] *-448
and Cecelia McCann on 2 Apr 1860 in Ayr,
Scotland. Mary was born 1844 in Muirkirk,
Ayrshire, Scotland. And grandson or Patrick and
Mary had the following children:
2 M i. Michael Thomas was born 6 Feb 1863 in
Burnside, Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland. He died
?1918 certificate #43? in Muirkirk, Ayrshire,
Scotland. Michael married Janet Maxwell
daughter of Agnes or Elizabeth Maxwell , on 13
Jun 1884 in Murkirk, Ayr, Scotland. Janet was
born 21 Mar 1864 in Durrisdeer, Thornhill/
Clenchside, Dumfries, Scotland
3 F ii. Ann J. Thomas-289 was born 23 Jul 1861
in Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland. She died
before 1871.
4 M iii. Edward Thomas-290 was born 30 Oct 1864
in Burnside, Muirkirk, Ayrshire, 1
5 F iv. Helen ( Ellen Ston) Thomas-11292 was
born 14 Dec 1868 in Muirkirk, Ayrshire,
Scotland. Helen married Michael Fox . Michael
was born 1871 in Longriggind / Glenmavis,
Lanarkshire. He died 1949 in Larkhall,
Lanarkshire, Scotland . Helen also married
James Fox son of Matthew Fox and Mary Dolan on
31 Dec 1891 in Muirkirk Ayrshire Scotland.
James was born about 1868 in West Calder,
Edinburghshire, Midlothian, Scotland.
6 M v. Peter Thomas was born 6 Oct 1866 in
Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland. He died before
1870 in Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland.
7 F vi. Mary Thomas was born 6 Oct 1866 in
Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland. She died 24 Jan
1893 in Cumnock, Ayrshire ( East Ayrshire),
Scotland. Mary married Robert McAllister son of
Robert McAllister and Rosanna Devlin on 26 Jun
1884 in St.Thomases, Muirkirk, Ayrshire. Robert
was born 4 Mar 1861 in Townfoot Cumnock / Old
Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland. He died 18 Sep
1915 in Railway Station Kilmarnock, Ayrshire,
Scotland.
8 F vii. Margaret Thomas was born 13 Dec 1872
in Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland.
9 F viii. Bridget Elizabeth Thomas was born 6
Nov 1874 in Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland.
Bridget married William Donochie , son of James
Donochie and Sarah O'Hear on 13 Oct 1899 in St.
Sophia's R C Church, Galston, Ayrsihre,
Scotland. William was born about 1872 in
Newmilns, Scotland. He died in Newmilns,
Scotland.
10 F ix. Ann Jane Thomas was born 7 Sep 1876 in
Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland. Ann married
Robert Higgins Robert was born 1877.
11 M x. Peter Thomas was born 9 Jan 1881 in
Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland.
12 F xi. Celilia Thomas was born 21 Dec 1883 in
Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland. Celilia married
James Devlin , son of Hugh Devlin and Hannah Ms
Hugh Devlin James was born about 1882 in
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He died about
1954 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
13 M xii. Edward Minnie Thomas was born 3 Apr
1887 in Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland. He died
before 1891.
14 F xiii. Edith Thomas-473 was born 1888 in
Muirkirk Ayrshire Scotland.
1. Edward Mullin (Eddie) Thomas- was born 19
Sep 1904 in Garronhill, Muirkirk, Ayrshire,
Scotland. He died 21 Feb 1975 in Murikirk, Ayr,
Scotland and was buried 1975 in Muirkirk
Cemetery Murikirk, Ayr, Scotland FAG #
106108030. He was the son of Agnes Maxwell
Thomas born 27 Mar 1884 Garronhill, Muirkirk,
Ayr, Scotland died 12 Jan 1955 Plymouth,
Marshall, Indiana buried 14 Jan 1955 Culver
Masonic Cemetery, Culver, Marshall, Indiana she
was the only child of Micheal Thomas and Janet
Maxwell and grandson of Patrick Peter (Peter or
Patrick) Thomas and Mary Mullin [Mullen] Family
tradition says his father was a coalminer and
that he and Agnes were engaed to be married but
he was killed in a mine explosion. David said
that he was to come to America with his parents
but the grandparents took him off the boat just
before it sailed and raised by Michael and
Janet (Maxwell) Thomas his grandparents Eddie
married Martha A (Mattie or Mat) Kirkwood on 18
Jul 1924. Mattie or Mat was born 26 Jul 1903.
She died 13 Jul 1978 in Rownsly/Stafford,
Staffordshire, England and was buried in
Muirkirk Cemetery Murikirk, Ayr, Scotland FAG #
106109326. England & Wales, Death Index,
1916-2007 Name: Martha Cunning Thomas Birth
Date: 26 Jul 1903 Date of Registration: Sep
1978 Age at Death: 75 Registration district:
Stafford Inferred County: Staffordshire Volume:
30 Page: 0964 Eddie and Mattie or Mat had the
following children:
2 F i. Annie K Thomas-267 was born 7 Dec 1922
in Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland. She died 28
Jan 2006 in Tampa, Hillsborough, FLordia and
was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Petersburg,
Menard, Illinois FAG# # 34967840. Annie married
Dallas L Schaad son of Albert M Schaad and Lola
B Thasher . Dallas was born 25 Aug 1917 in , ,
Illinois. He died 22 May 1988 in Petersburg,
Menard, Illinois and was buried in Rose Hill
Cemetery, Petersburg, Menard, Illinois FAG#
34967848. Tec 4 US Army Air Corps World War
II.
3 M ii. Michael Thomas was born 6 Nov / 7 Dec
1924 in Probably Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland.
He died 4 Mar / 6 Mar 1987. Michael married
(MRIN:190) Helen ----
4 M iii. William Gourlay (Bill, Scotty) Thomas
Sr.-260 was born 7 Mar 1928 in Probably
Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland. was buried in
Woodland Cemetery McHenry, McHenry, Illinois.
Bill married Margaret Mary (Maggie) Hall- on 7
Mar 1953 in Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland.
Margaret was born 13 Jul 1931 in Londonderry,
North Ireland. She died 27 Sep 2006 in Crystal
Lake, McHenry, Illinois and was buried Oct 2006
in Woodland Cemetery McHenry, McHenry, Illinois
FAG # 74568359.
5 M iv Janet (Jenny) Thomas was born 16 Apr
1930 in Probably Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland.
He died 11 Feb 2011. Janet married Walter Muir
.
6 M v. Edward (Eddie) Thomas was born 21 Dec
1934 in Probably Muirkirk, Ayrshire,
Scotland.
7 F vi. Jean Thomas was born 31 Aug 1936 in
Probably Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland. Jean
married James (Jimmy) Paterson
8 F vii. Agnes Thomas was born 2 Dec 1939 in
Probably Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland. Agnes
married James McCabe
9 M viii. Robert (Bobby) Thomas-258 was born in
Probably Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland. He died
4 Oct 1993. Robert married Nan --- Email:
reibur@centurylink.net
Cannon Familly of Muirkirk 27. 10.
2014
1. Agnes or Elizabeth Maxwell was born 6 Sep
1840 Abt 1840/1841 in Thornhill / Shornbelt,
Dumfrieshire Scotland She had the following
children:
2 M i. William Walker Maxwell- was born 23 Dec
1860 in Durrisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland. He died
Probably BEF 1871.
3 F ii Janet Maxwell was born 21 Mar 1864 in
Durrisdeer, Thornhill/ Clenchside, Dumfries,
Scotland Janet married Michael Thomas son of
Patrick Peter (Peter or Patrick) Thomas and
Mary Mullin [Mullen], on 13 Jun 1884 in
Murkirk, Ayr, Scotland. Michael was born 6 Feb
1863 in Burnside, Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland.
Agnes also married William Cannon , son of
James Cannon and Mary Gillespie, on 29 Dec 1868
in Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland. William was
born 6 May 1839 in Plascow Kirkgunzeon,
Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland and was christened
17 May 1839 in Kirkgunzeon, Kirkcudbright,
Scotland. He died before 1891. William and
Agnes had the following children:
4 M iii. Alexander Maxwell Cannon- was born 28
Feb 1869 in Morton by Thornhill / Carronbridge,
Dumfriesshire.
5 F iv. Jane Cannon was born 6/7 Jun 1871 in
Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland.
6 F v. William Cannon was born 22 Nov 1873 in
Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland.
7 F vi. Isabella Cannon was born 1877 in
Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland.
8 M vii. Adam Cannon was born 8 Mar 1881 in
Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland. He died before
1891. Email: reibur@centurylink.net
Andrew Patrick / Janet Neilson / Irvine 24.
10. 2014
Andrew Patrick and Janet Neilson were
married in 1787 at Stewarton, Ayrshire,
Scotland. They had 9 children all born in
Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland. James PATRICK born
1788 Irvine. John PATRICK born 1791 married Ann
STEVENSON in 1821 and had 8 children born in
Troon, Ayrshire, Scotland Andrew PATRICK born
1792 married Agnes FLETCHER in 1828. Janet
PATRICK born 1797 Isabella Patrick BORN 1798
Robert PATRICK born 1801 married Janet DICKIE.
Lived Kilmarnock 1841- 1887. Jean PATRICK born
1803. Hugh PATRICK born 1805 in Dreghorn Any
information on family would be appreciated.
Lynette Patrick. Email: lepatrick16@gmail.com
Searching for Muir ancestors / Kilmaurs
& Fenwick 19. 10. 2014
Hi there I am searching for ancestors of
James Muir born Kilmaurs, 1798 and married to
Agnes Fulton in Fenwick, 1823. His parents were
James Muir and Janet Wilson, for whom I have no
dates and cannot find any information. Regards
Jacqui Duthie Email: duthie4@xtra.co.nz
McDade's / Kilmarnock 18. 10. 2014
Hi, I am looking for *any* family. My Dad is
Edward(1923-2013) his twin Thomas(1923-1977)
and sibling Patrick(1926-2011) McDade. Their
Father is George(1886-1971) and Mother Margaret
Meehan Campbell McDade. Margaret passed in 1963
of gangrene among other things. She had 3
daughters; Sarah, Margaret/Maggie(?-1988) and
Mary Campbell. I know Patrick did not marry or
have children. He was a POW during WWII. Thomas
married but the only child(Alexander Caddis) I
found was from his wife's(Letitia Baird Caddis)
previous marriage. Edward married Alice Mair,
they had 2 children Margaret Rose and George
Edward. They left Scotland for America in the
mid to late 50's. They settled in Connecticut
and I was born in 1962 :) Thank-you for any
help in my search!! In appreciation, -- *Mari*
Email: wryrwmn@gmail.com
My Campbell Family 15. 10. 2014
Hi my names Cheyenne Jouavel I'm really
interested in finding out my heritage. My
mother is a Campbell and i've always been
fascinated in her geneology because i'm a
history buff. And what i've gathered from my
grandfather is that, he is from the Argyle
Campbell Clan from Ayr and that somewhere and
at some point in time his family line were
Scottish missionaries for the church of
Scotland who ended up in Fiji. If you have any
knowledge of who these Campbell's were that
left Scotland, and how we are part of the
Campbell clan, I would love to know. my
grandfather also has some very old photographs
of his great grand parents who may have been
the ones who had left. many thanks. would love
to hear back Email: cheyennejouavel@gmail.com
Armstrong / Flaherty 15. 10. 2014
Looking for relatives of Frederick Armstrong
b. 1894 Ireland, married Mary Flaherty in 1924.
Arrived Scotland c. 1925, a son John Fred b.
1919, Patrick b. 1926 and Kathleen Mary (
Bellamy) b. 1928, possibly more. They setlled
in Cardenden, Fife, kathleen and patrick were
born in Auchterader. John Fred was born in
Ireland. Frederick had a son Patrick, he died
in 2011, he lived in Kilmarnock. Email:
byrneeve@yahoo.com
Hamilton & Craig, Ayrshire 30. 09.
2014
CRAIG Peter 1853 - 1928 Stevenston,
Ayrshire; married Ellen Hamilton; 10 children.
His grandparents were John Craig & Barbara
McBride both originally from Kilmory Bute but
Barbara was born in Ardrossan. Any info on John
Craig 1798-abt 1851 would be appreciated - he
was a seaman. Barbara's parents were Charles
McBride & Barbara McMillan. Email: carolekb@gmail.com
Hamilton & Craig, Ayrshire 30. 09.
2014
HAMILTON & CRAIG; Joseph H 1830 (Ireland) -
1879 Kilbirnie, Ayr & Jane Craig (1826
(Ireland) - 1902 Stevenston; had 7 children in
Dalry; any info appreciated. Email: carolekb@gmail.com
McNair Family, Dalry, Ayrshire 27. 09.
2014
I am searching for information on Robert
McNair born abt 1820, he married(possibly) Mary
McMarr(?). They came to Australia 1854, Mary
and daughter Marion died on the voyage, but
James and Barbara (my great grandmother)
survived. I think Robert's father was James, he
had siblings; James, Andrew, William, and
Margaret. His mother was Marion, I think. They
lived in Dalry, 32 Main St according to the
census 1851. Any information would be
appreciated. Email: maureenp458@gmail.com
Peter Brown born 1760 / Ayrshire 26. 09.
2014
Hello I am in dyer need of info on a Peter
Brown whom is presumably to have been born in
Ayrshire Scotland and came to America late
1780's. Any info on his father/mother would be
greatly appreciated as it will help in my
genealogical research for my family. Any info
is welcomed. Thank you Brandon Surber. Email:
surber777@gmail.com
Clark relatives / Ayrshire 23. 09.
2014
Sidney George Clark, married to Mary Jane
Coughlin Doran. Moved to western Canada in the
20s to have a son of the same name. Originally
of Kilmarnoch, birth dates I'm not sure of.
Email: sidclarkpark@gmail.com
Blackwood name / Ayrshire 08. 09. 2014
I'm looking for information on the Scottish
branch of our family. We don't know a lot about
where people came from, but we've been told
there is a relation to Rob Roy McGregor (or
MacGregor). I'm not sure how far back in our
ancestry that relation might be... There was a
Margaret Love Blackwood born in 1924 (either in
Scotland or the U.S.), who spent most of her
life in the U.S. She married Vernon A. Smith,
then later became a widow, then re-married. She
passed away a few years ago. Recently I came
across a webpage claiming that the Blackwood
family name came from Ayrshire. I wonder if
this is where her parents lived? I'm trying to
preserve the privacy of family, by only putting
a few details here. But I hope there are enough
details for someone to give me a lead. I used
to be part of the Ancestry.com website; had to
break from that when my files became "messy."
I'm cleaning up files, and hope to get back on
there. However in the meantime, please let me
know about a lead (if you have one)! Thank you!
-- Christina Email: lucilliere@yahoo.com
Kirkpatrick / Ayrshire 03. 09. 2014
I am researching the Kirkpatrick line,
specifically Andrew Kirkpatrick said to have
been born in Ayshire in 1803 and later fled to
Scotland. His parents were Andrew and Margaret
Jane Law, possibly. This line finally settled
in Canada in New Brunswick. I would love to
find out how to find vital records that early
in Ayshire. Email: judygailh@att.net
James Hamilton McIlwain-Mary Ann Cassidy
27. 07. 2014
James McIlwain born abt. 1827, lived in
Dublin Ireland where he married Mary Ann
Cassidy of Ayrshire Scotland ancestors. Have
some knowledge her ancestory lines goes back to
king of Scotland? I can only assume Hamilton
was James mother's family name. Email: martywhitney@sbcglobal.net
Taylor family from Ayr 15. 07. 2014
The earliest record we have is of Mathew
Taylor, b. c. 1690 near Londonderry, Ireland.
He married Janet (probably Wilson) and they
came to Londonderry, New Hampshire, USA, in
1719. Tradition says that this Presbyterian
family was originally from Ayr, Scotland, but
some left there around 1620 and went to
Ireland. I know there isn' t much data from
those very early days but I'm still optimistic.
I have DNA and extensive information to share
if only I could find some Taylor family. Email:
busybee1952@hotmail.com
Jon De PurVaiance/Ayrshire 09. 07.
2014
My relatives go back to 1570, Jon De
PurVaiance or a close variation. He went to
France and then his children to Ireland and
America. He cane from this area in Scotland but
I find no connection of name or relatives. The
variation is also De Provience, etc. Virginia
(Province) Kirby. Email: divinemercyinc@dishmail.net
David Cooper/Toronto Canada 06. 06.
2014
I have managed to trace my Fathers line back
to John Cooper who was born in 1733 in Lincoln,
Ayrshire and Died in 1772 in
Wigtown,Wigtownshire He married Janet McMicking
and in 1768 he had the first of 2 Sons- Thomas
Cooper Born 1768 in New Luce, Wigtownshire and
Died in 1811 in Queenstown , Lincoln County,
Upper Canada and James Born in 1770 in New
Luce, Wigtownshire and Died in 1856 in
Queenstown, Upper Canada John Thomas Cooper was
the first to be Born on Canadian soil in 1802
at Stanford, Upper Canada. His father Thomas
Cooper was a United Empire Loyalist and looks
to have arrived in Upper Canada in 1792 from
New York State he married Anne Conkle in the
Wilderness and later their marrige was recorded
Any further info on John Cooper's family in
Lincoln, Ayrshire would be most appreciated.
Interesting in that I am a Canadian but served
a period of time in the British Army having
attended the Royal Military Academy and served
in a Scotish Regiment! At the time I did not
fully understand the depth of my Scotish roots
(On both side of my family) I travel regulariy
to Scotland and would love to do further
research in the area!. Email: dcooper@octagoncap.com
Bowes family of East Ayrshire 05. 06.
2014
I'd apperciate any information anyone may
have on: Robert Bowes (husbandmen) who married
Elizabeth Finlay on July 16 1657. This is from
the book "A Register of Marriages performed by
me. -R.F. " In the collection, "Midlothan:
Edinburgh - Register of Marriages, 1595-1700".
Email: stephenmbowes@gmail.com
Andrew Dalrymple, South Ayrshire 03. 06.
2014
Would appreciate any info for Andrew
Dalrymple born 1684 in Drummerchut, South
Ayrshire. Searching for his parents. Thank You.
Email: dfrazee3@cox.net
Sarah BAIRD b1811 Irvine, Ayrshire 31. 03.
2014
Hi: I am in search of parents and family of
Sarah Baird born 24 Aug 1811 in Irvine,
Ayrshire. She died 9 Nov 1878 in Buchanan,
Iowa. Sarah married William Wallace (born 1809
Dundonald) on the 10th of April 1829 in
Ayrshire. They had three children in Scotland
then emigrated to Quebec in 1834. This family
lived in Goderich, Huron, Ontario, Canada until
circa 1865 when they traveled to Buchanan, Iowa
where they lived out their lives. They had a
sizeable family and I have a large tree on
Sarah Baird and William Wallace once they
emigrated to Canada. I am trying to find out
more about Sarah Baird and the Baird line. This
family was presbyterian and the occupation was
carpenter and farmer. Any help would be
gratefully excepted. Also any leads would be
helpful. I check with the Baird.net website
along with the Ayrshire site. I have posted on
rootsweb and other surname message boards. I
have a copy of William Wallace's Bible with the
dates and correct childrens names. I also have
copy of William Wallace's Will. However, no
details of any Bairds. Did any of Sarah's
siblings also emigrate? I have checked the
ships records and have created trees on Bairds
in Ontario, Canada hoping for find a connection
with out luck. Any researchers with tips? So
grateful to have the Ayrshire Website, Ann.
Email: annstewart@wildblue.net
James Close, Ayrshire 08. 01. 2014
I am looking for information about my Great
Great Grandfather James Close, and his father
William Closs. James was born Jan 13, 1831 in
Ayrshire, migrated to the U.S. and died Jan
17,1898 in Eckhart, Maryland. William was born
1788 in Ayrshire and died 1872 in Aryshire.
WIlliam's wife was "Mary". That is all the
information I have. If any one has any
information they can share I would greatly
appreciate it. David. Email: jdrintnt@hotmail.com
McClure family Irvine, Ayrshire 25. 11.
2013
My grandmother was Ann McClure b. 13/8/1866.
She came to Australia (by herself) in 1886 and
married in Sydney in 1888. Am having difficulty
tracing her siblings William b. 1857; Janet b.
1859 John b. 1861 Thomas b. 1864 James b. 1870.
Their parents were William b. 1823 and Mary
(Cook) b. ? d. 1888. Would love to hear from
anyone who may be able to help. Many thanks.
Deirdre. Email: dqdiddles@yahoo.com.au
Daniel Brown (1753-1853) Largs, Ayrshire
18. 11. 2013
My family has been linked by DNA to Daniel
Brown, born 1753. I am looking for possible
male siblings that he might have had, or
siblings of his son, Daniel Brown, born 1789 in
Largs. My gg grandfather was James Henderson
Brown, born about 1820, but we do not know
where. We first find him on St. Vincent Island
in the British West Indies. Would love more
information. Email: pbleonard@netzero.net
Pam and Karen Armstrong/ Ayr 15. 09.
2013
I am trying to trace two cousins who were
Pam and Karen Armstrong living in Ayr when I
last saw them in 1956 age about 12 and 15 years
old. Father's name was Willie and Mother Rose.
Email: lilian_mitchell@talktalk.net
John Carmitchel 07. 09. 2013
I am looking for information regarding my
great great grandfather, John K CARMITCHEL. I
show him as born on 9 February 1943 in
Scotland, which is the date on his headstone. I
know he arrived in America on or before October
1861, as he was a soldier in the Union Army
during the American Civil War. He lived in Mt.
Carmel, Pennsylvania, worked in the coal mines
in and around that area. He married and had 21
children, 13 of whom survived to adulthood. He
passed away on 15 April 1897. I suspect he
emigrated with a brother or cousin named Robert
CARMITCHEL. Both were residents of Mt. Carmel
(a small town), both served in the same unit in
the Civil War and both are buried in the same
cemetery. Robert's headstone specifically
mentions that he was born in Ayrshire,
Scotland. Any information regarding John, his
birth place, parents and siblings, and reason
and date of emigration, would be greatly
appreciated. Jams L. Stover Fredericksburg,
Virginia, USA . Email: stoverjl@cox.net
Boyd 21. 08. 2013
I am looking for information concerning a
John (Jock) Boyd b. ~1895, he served in the
Black Watch for WW1, and married Sarah Lowe,
all out of Ayrshire Scotland. He emigrated to
Canada in the 1920's. Three of his 8 children
were born in Scotland, the remainder, including
my grand per, were born in Canada. Any
information would be appreciated! Amanda .
Email: amanda.seebeck@gmail.com
Gilmore/McClure/Kilpatrick 28. 07.
2013
I am coming from California to Belfast and
then hopefully to Ayr. The information I have
on ancestry led me to the name Gilmore and to
Ayrshire. I'm interested to learn anything I
can about my ancestry and would appreciate any
information. I have listed my family names in
the subject line. My family were Ulster-Scots
and landed in the Carolinas in the 1700's.
Another name that was prominent in our family
was Knighten. Hope to get to Ayrshire in
September. Melanie Bous. Email: drydocked1951@yahoo.com
William Dunn Born Approx 1780 . 03. 07.
2013
Son James was born 1803 Monkton Ayrshire and
christened in Mauchline unfortunately Mothers
name was not on the certificate any information
on William or his wife would be appreciated.
Email: pandmdunn@gmail.com
Albert Trainer/ Irvine/Ardrossan 13. 06.
2013
I have been trying to contact a friend of
mine who I cannot seem to get a hold of.
Background: I was born in Ayr Scotland in 1942.
From 1943 till 1950 I lived with my
Grandparents Mr and Mrs Sam Campbell, until I
was adopted in the United States. I at that
time lived at 62 Ayr Road in Irvine. My
Childhood friend Albert Trainer who lived in
the upstairs of the same house and whom after
many years I was able to contact, 12 years ago
to be exact through I believe it was the
Scottish Heritage Association. Albert lived in
Ardrossan and we have visited several times and
have had telephone contact at least once a
month. Recently after returning from a visit in
the United States, I tried to contact Albert at
his Tel # was 00441294608523. The recording now
stated that there was no connection to this
number. Since I have never met any of the other
family members, His Son whom I believe lived in
Edinburgh and who works for a large distillery
as a sales rep I was also never able to contact
. I am trying to determine what happened to
Albert. I know we were very happy to be in
contact after so many years and if he changed
his number he would have contacted me.
Unfortunately as stated above I was out of the
country for almost 8 weeks. Albert and I are
the same age 70 and one never knows what will
happen one day to the next. I just hope that
nothing serious has happened to him. I was in
hopes that you would be able to help me even if
the news is bad. Albert and I were like
Brothers through our eighth birthday at which
time I was adopted in the US. If you can help
me here or give me an email address were I may
be able to find out Albert's status I would
appreciate it very much. I thank you in advance
for you help in this matter and remain.
Sincerely yours Donald W. Evans Obermichelbach
Germany. Email: a-d-evans@t-online.de
John Crawford circa 1600, 27. 04. 2013
I'm looking for the parents of John
Crawford, born about 1600, emigrated to America
with his son David in the 1640s, did not bring
a wife. He was from Ayrshire, Scotland. Email:
Mommypower@comcast.net
Donald Family, 15. 04. 2013
My friend here in Nz has just found out her
mum was adopted out at birth and just found out
her mums grandparents were Elizabeth Donald
born around 1830 in Ayrshire and she married a
Andrew Taylor from Buteshire. I am afraid thats
all we know. regards Sue. Email: LesT@xtra.co.nz
Mair, 24. 03. 2013
Some of my family members immigrated from
Ayrshire to America and I and my son want to
visit Ayrshire and find what family members
might be left. The family name is Mair, my
father being John Allen and his father being
George who married Annie Barnes of Aberdeen . I
have been told that there are members of the
Mair clan that still live in Ayrshire so I
would very much like to get in touch with them.
Charlene A. Wynn, Salt Lak
Robert Barbour and his wife Mary Orr, 18.
03. 2013
Hi I am trying to locate information on my
great great grandparents Robert Barbour and
Mary Orr. Both Robert and Mary were born about
1806 in Ardrossan and they moved to Ontario,
Canada with their 8 children. My great
grandfather, Ephraim Barbour moved to
Australia. I would love to learn more about
Robert and Mary's families but have struck a
brick wall. Strangely enough my mother's family
also originated from Ayrshire and my great
grandfather's name was Hunter. I haven't looked
too deeply into that side as yet but I found it
strange that my parents, of which only my
mother, knew originally came from Scotland
actually came from the same region. Would
appreciate any help or information you might be
able to offer me. Many thanks Andrea Berner
(nee Barbour) Email: legally_blonde1626@hotmail.com
McReynolds / McCrindle, 16. 03. 2013
Dear Girvan, County Ayr People, I am
researching my McReynolds / McCrindle ancestors
from Scotland who immigrated many years ago to
Ireland, before 1666. They left Ireland in 1737
for the William Penn Colony of Pennsylvania in
the Americas. This was the colonial period in
America. This family appeared in records in
Virginia but I have been able to trace them
back to their Scottish homeland. Many early
records were lost over the years, just as has
happened in Scotland. With the help of Dr.
Tyrone Bowes who created the website called
Scottsh Origines I think there is a good chance
that my ancestors came from County Ayr as
McCrindle and have been situated there for
several centuries before moving to Ireland in
1666. To prove that my McReynolds, sometimes
spelled McRannells, in Irish records, were
originally from the Ayrshire area, I am asking
that a few of the McReynolds / McCrindle males
from County Ayr oblige me by taking a
Y-Chromosome DNA test which I will supply. Dr.
Tyrone Bowers will help interpret the results
of the test and prove a conclusive link. There
are several cousins in the United States that
have already taken this test and it is probable
that their DNA will match one of the early
McCrindle lines in County Ayr. This comes about
because the Y-Chromosome carried by males was
inherited from their father who inherited it
from his father, who inherited it from his
father - remaining virtually unchanged going
far back in time, hundreds, if not thousands,
of years. When two people's DNA matches, they
are genetically related. To participate in this
project, any male with the surname McCrindle
can request one of the several test kits
available. This person should give a good
description of their McCrindle ancestry
including the names of great-grandparents,
great-great-grandparents, and further back (if
known) for their McCrindle line. This
information is confidential and will only be
used for genealogy and family history purposes.
DNA tests for genealogy are different than the
usually DNA tests as they only test markers
that point to ancestral information. The person
testing is given a barcoded kit number and not
referred to by name. You can see the McReynolds
DNA Project at familytreedna.com
/public/mcReynolds. When there, go to Y-DNA
Results along the top and then select Classic.
Here you can see all the kit numbers of the
participants, their most distant ancestor, and
their DNA results. Please send your letter of
application to: William Andrew McReynolds 3834
Creswell Ave. Shreveport, LA USA 71106 Or email
me at: bill4csa@bellsouth.net
Hugh Turner & Jean Wilson /
Kirkmicheal, 10. 03. 2013
My name is Peter Webster, & my Mother's
maiden name was Turner, her ancestor's came
from Ayrshire, they were located in Kirkmicheal
& Dalrymple in the 18th & 19 century, I
have been unable to find any other than the
fact that a Hugh Turner & Jean Wilson were
married in Kirkmicheal on the 22nd November
1771, & later moved to Dalrymple. I have
been unable to find out anything else about
this couple, any additional information would
be greatly appreciated. Many thanks Peter
Webster. My email address is : webster20@dodo.com.au
Pollock Family, 07. 03. 2013
Requesting any information on Robert Pollock
born 1743 in Ayrshire. A son Robert Pollock
born 1784 in Wakefield married a Grace Wilkes,
b 1789 Cove in Cork, Ireland. One son a Robert
Pollock born 1813 emigrated to NZ and he
married an Ellen Fuller. A daughter Grace
Wilkes Pollock was my g-grand mother. Just
trying to put together a picture of the early
relatives, Regards Jeannette Caldwell, nee
Robertson Whangarei NZ. Email: caldwell-theabbey@xtra.co.nz
Jane Roxburgh / Irvine, 01. 03. 2013
I am seeking information on my ggg aunt Jane
Roxburgh, born in Irvine 29\5\1804, her parents
were Daniel and Janet Auld, brothers Daniel and
Allan, would greatly appreciate any info on
her, Heather nz contact: heathergee@xtra.co.nz
Ferguson/Cunningham/Reese, 01. 03.
2013
I am searching for info on the Ferguson
family that lived at "Mossdale", New Cumnock.
My mother, Wilhelmina Cooper Cunningham, was
born Dec.11/21 and resided at the above address
with her mother, Agnes Cooper Cunningham (nee
Ferguson, born Nov. 19, 1901) till they
immigrated to Kingston, Ontario, Canada in 1924
(?). Agnes married Robert Cunningham, of
Prestwick in 1921. She had two sisters,
Margaret and Chrissy (other siblings unknown).
In 1985 I met the William Reese family of
Kilmarnock on a visit with my mother and would
like to contact them. I know there were two
sons, Colin and John. I are trying to find
further information on the grandparents,
Wilhelmina and William Ferguson, ie their
birthdates, relatives names, etc. They resided
at Mossdale till their deaths (dates unknown),
William Ferguson was a miner, they were married
in 1896. Please contact Nancy to provide or
share info at:. nancy3116@gmail.com Thank you
Bell Family in/near Kirkmichael, Ayrshire,
27. 02. 2013
I'm looking for family of John Bell (b. 16
Sep 1733) in Kirkmichael. We think his father
was Thomas (b. est. 1707). John was apparently
impressed into the British Navy and ended up in
Nova Scotia and Pennsylvania. Any information
of hints would be appreciated. Email: blackroberte@hotmail.com
Isabella Hamiltson, 21. 02. 2013
I am trying to find any information about
Isabella Hamiltson, b 1814 Ayrshire, Scotland
and d 4 Apr 1863 Ayrshire Scotland. She married
John Fairlie b 1811 Ireland and d 28 Apr 1879
South Australia. Email: oak@keynesconsulting.com.au
Lost Mother Myra Crawford, 21. 02.
2013
My name is Scott Greig and I am trying to
get in touch with my birth mother or any other
family that she might have. Her name is Myra
Crawford and I think she and her family are
from the Ayrshire area. She would probs be in
late 60's by now and I think her dad's name was
John. I am unsure if any of them are even still
alive. Myra lived in Easterhouse with my dad
(Tam Greig) in the early 70's before they
split. My brother and I have never seen her
since. I was born in 73 and my brother (Grant
Greig) was born in 75. He was only 18 months
when she left. I am 40 this year and now
haven't seen her in roughly 37 years. If anyone
has anything at all they might know please
please do get in touch with me. Email: 73scottyg@gmail.com
Andrew Hugh Peden (Isabella Robb),
Ayrshire, 12. 02. 2013
I am seeking information on my ancestor,
Andrew Hugh Peden and his wife, Isabella Robb,
born about 1590 in Ayrshire, Scotland. Their
son, James Peden has death record in Virginia,
USA, in 1694. I have found a lot of conflicting
information on the ancestors of Andrew Hugh
Peden, and am looking for anyone who has more
accurate information. My line of ancestors from
James Peden are: Elizabeth Peden, John
Arrington, Ann Arrington, Leonard Holt, Louisa
Emelia Holt, Sarah Tennessee Buckner, Robert
High James, Dewey Dow James, Carl Wayne James,
and myself, Tamara Denise James Barton. Thank
you for any information. Email: tammy1833@yahoo.com
Thomas Muir (Thomas Moore) / Catrene, 10.
02. 2013
I am seeking information on Thomas Muir
(Thomas Moore). Thomas and his wife Jean McAdam
left Scotland in January 1838 for Australia.
Thomas lived or was born in Catrene. His
parents were William Muir and Helen (Ellen)
Mcgreggor. They may be the couple listed on
Ayrshireroots and being married in 1795 in
Craigie. Thomas later married Jessie Wighton
Millar. I would like to find more information
on the family. Regards, Pam. Email: pam.neill@gmail.com
James Mackay / Ayrshire, 08. 02. 2013
Hello. I'm looking for a gggggreat
grandfather, James Mackay, born in Ayrshire
Scotland in 1720 according to my family's
records. We are trying to confirm this (son
Angus or possibly grandson George immigrated to
U.S.). We don't have clear names/dates until
you reach my gggreat grandpa, George Washington
McCoy (last name was changed so I'm told.). And
his son James Edwin McCoy, finally his son,
Clinton Waldo McCoy. We've been doing research
for years...any help would be greatly
appreciated! :) Melonie McCoy. Email: meloniemccoy@hotmail.com
John Douglass / Ayr, 06. 02. 2013
I have recently discovered a descendant whom
was born in Ayr on around 1687, his name was
John Douglass. Can anyone advise me where I can
find any further information, Kath and Mac
Douglas. Email: kathdouglas@sky.com
Galt Irvine & Kilmarnock, 29. 01.
2013
James GALT, shoemaker, of Kilmarnock, and
Elizabeth YOUNG ( my
great-great-great-grandparents) had 5 known
children -- James 1823, Barbara (or Agnes)
1825, James Jan 1828, Elizabeth Dec 1828,
Elizabeth 1836. In 1851 James & Elizabeth
were living in Glasgow Vennel, Irvine, with
youngest daughter, who c 1852 had an
illegitimate daughter, Elizabeth, then died in
1858 still single. James died in Kilmarnock in
1868 and his wife and granddaughter were still
there in 1871. My great grandmother, their
granddaughter, was married in Kilmarnock in
1873 to William McIntyre, giving her name as
Elizabeth Galt JOHNSTONE, though no Johnstone
connection has been found. From Nov 1861 James
GALT had been receiving parish relief owing to
a disabled hand. He died in 1868 and his wife
continued to receive relief until 1875 when she
went to the Cunningham Combined Poorhouse in
Irvine on her own accord. She died there in
1877. I would like any information on the other
children, James and Barbara/Agnes. Jill Smith.
Email: jscorindi@westnet.com.au
Barr family information, 22. 01. 2013
I am looking for any information about
William Barr (born about 1807) Elizabeth Barr
(born about 1810) and Agnes Barr (born about
1851) the only information I have is that they
came from Ayrshire. The arrived in Australia
(Port Adelaide ) on 26 December 1862 the name
of the vessel was the Castle Eden. Kind regards
Lisa Clancy. Email: lisa_clancy@yahoo.com.au
William Close or Closs / Kirkoswald, 08.
01. 2013
I am seeking information on one of my great
grandfather's William Close or Closs. He was
married to Sarah Printer(?spelling). He has a
son named David that was born in KIRKOSWALD,
Ayrshire Scotland about Feb. 18, 1923 and moved
to the U.S. Any information is greatly
appreciated. Sincerely, Carol L.
Werdebaugh-Corbin. Email: ccorbin66@yahoo.com
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