Anthony Hogg 05. 11. 2009
Does anyone know of Anthony Hogg born
approximately 1902, I think his mothers
maiden name was Moore, she may have died in
childbirth with her second child. There was
talk when I was young that she was connected
to Moores mineral mine #9 in Ayr. I would
love to know more of my dads heritage. From
Heather "nee Hogg" Penny. Email: hpenny@rogers.com.
Craig Family/ Dalmellington 01. 11.
2009
I would like to make contact with a member
of the Craig family of Dalmellington . Robert
Wilson Fergusson and Margaret English had
daughters Mary and Ruth.. Ruth married
William Craig they had children William, b
1902, Mary Ewing b1908 and John b1904 all
children's births were registered
Dalmellington. John Craig was living at 3 Ayr
Road Dalmellington in 1944..I am researching
the Fergusson family originally from St
John's Town ,Dalry and Tynron Dumfrieshire. I
live in Melbourne Australia.
The marriage certificate that I have for
Robert W Fergusson and Margaret English is a
bit fuzzy, I was hoping that someone would be
able to correct my interpretations please. It
states that they were Married on the 23rd Day
of October 1868 at /Patra?/ at /Bridge End?/
Parish of Dalmellington in the County of Ayr.
Another bit seems to read Patria Chapel. It
also mentions that Robert and Margaret's
usual address was /Dennison Mill.
Dalmellington /Is this spelling correct? What
type of mill would it have been and would
they have lived there as well? Hope someone
will be able to help me understand the
document. Judy Briggs. Email: scraps@st.net.au.
Andrew and Agnes Cocrane/ Ayr 01. 11.
2009
We are trynig to find information about
Andrew and Agnes Cochrane and their
decendants, especially a Daughter Elizabeth
McClelland Cochrane born September 9, 1937 in
Ayr, Scotland to Andrew and Agnes Cochrane.
She was married in Scotland to
Roswell Claypool, an American Military
Serviceman in the Air Force. She died
March
30, 1965, my wife is her daughter Linda. We
would like to find out as much as we
can about the family still in Scotland, as
well as the family geneology. Thank you for
your response and help, Sid Whiteside. Email:
sidwhiteside@embarqmail.com.
Macdonald 25. 10. 2009
I am trying fo fill in some missing pieces
in my family tree. John Macdonald the head of
our line was a Clanranald Macdonald. He
fought in the Battle of Culloden, survived
and lived for another 24 years and died in
1770. His son John, was born in Athol in 1749
and died in 1839. He was a ship owner and
lime merchant at in Perth. He was one of the
largest shipowners in Perth in those days.
His son John Robert was born in Perth in 1799
and died in Norway in 1838. He was a Master
Mariner and Master of the brig "Lively" owned
by his father. He married in 1821 to Jean
Bell who died the following year giving birth
to their son John Robert. He was born in Ayr
on 19th May 1822, and he was bought up by his
grandfather in Perth. He was my great great
grandfather, and emigrated to South Australia
where he settled and raised 10 children with
his wife Prudence Brown. As I live in South
Australia, I have detailed knowledge from
then on. Because of the number of John Robert
Mcdonalds down the line, and being a very
popular name I have hit the brick wall, but
would be very interested to find if I have
any relatives anywhere else in the world.
Thanking you Pauline Campbell. Email:
rantline@bigpond.com.au.
Hannah family 18. 10. 2009
My ggg grandfather, James Hannah, was born
in Ayrshire in 1754. He lost his wife and
infant child in a drowning accident and
decided to join the British army fighting the
revolutionists in America. He married Lucy
Staples of Castine, Maine and eventually
settled in New Brunswick, Canada in 1784. I
know nothing about his birth family in
Scotland and would be grateful for any Hannah
information. Email: bonniejean1948@live.com.
Macklem Family 07. 10. 2009
My name is Jamie Macklem. I am trying to
trace back the origin of my family name. I
believe they came from the Ayrshire area.
They settled in the Ottawa Valley in Ontario
Canada. Any help would be appreciated.
Attached is a photo of a head stone in a
local cemetery, thanks Jamie Macklem.
View Image.
Email: jsmack27@rogers.com.
Milligan Family 30. 09. 2009
I am researching the Milligan family in
the Carnegie Library in Ayr, Scotland. I was
born John Ogden Milligan. My
great-grandfather was John Augden Milligan,
b. 1840, d. 1926. He fought in the Illinois
93rd Infantry in the Civil War. I came to Ayr
hoping to connect with the generation that
came from Ayr to the U.S. I had found one
John Milligan who came to the U.S. in 1825. I
don't know more about him. Do you have
information on this branch of the Milligan
family? (I don't know that John Augden
Milligan's father's name was necessarily also
John. It could have been James or William, or
something else). The John Augden Milligan
branch settled in Scribner Nebraska. I have
stood on the graves of both John Augden
Milligan and his son, also John Augden
Milligan, my grandfather, in the Scribner, NE
cemetery. I have of course seen their
gravestones, but it was interesting to find a
web site that has the names of all the people
buried there, and that is where I found my
GG's birth year, 1840. Any help you can be
will be greatly appreciated. I'm particularly
interested in where the "Augden" came from.
I'll be in Ayr until Thursday afternoon. Warm
regards, John Omaha PS: I changed my name
legally to John Omaha (that is where I was
born) in 1977. Email: John@Johnomahaenterprises.com.
Main/Morrison/Roxburgh Families 26. 09.
2009
I am looking for relatives of Daniel Main
of Ayr who was involved in a rescue of a
Greek ship in the 1800s off of Ayr. A picture
of Daniel Main is in the Ayr Library. Any
info would be helpful. Email: bmorrison59@shaw.ca.
McClatchie's 26. 09. 2009
Are there any McClatchie's still residing
in Ayrshire? My Great Great Grandfather
emigrated to Canada in 1805. His name was
John McClatchie and his occupation was listed
as a ship's carpenter on the immigration
papers. I have also been told that the
original spelling of the family name was
McCletchie but I have no proof of the
veracity of that statement. Thanks to anyone
who sees this and responds. Keith Keith
McClatchie . Email: keith.mcclatchie@facsniagara
Gibb family/ Auchinleck 26. 09. 2009
Hi, My ancestor Andrew GIBB was factor to
James Boswell at Auchinleck House around the
late 1700's to approx 1830's. I would like to
find out any information about the Gibb
family connected to this Andrew. I am in
Australia and I am very keen to know more of
the Gibb family dating back before the mid
1700's in particular. Also my grandfather
used to tell me of an association between the
Gibb family and the famous Robbie Burns. If
any one is related to this line of Gibb or
can provide any info. I would be very
appreciative. Thankyou Andrew LEE. Email:
andrewlee7@bigpond.com.
Moodie Family/Old Cumnock 22. 09.
2009
I am tracing the Moodie Family from Old
Cumnock. James Moodie (born 1729 died
25/12/1794) married 1755 Jean Wylie. The
Family were Weavers and in later generations
Cotton Handloom Weavers and
Journeymen/Agents. I have a lot of
information on this family who eventually
came out to Australia in 1852 on the
"Cuthbert" to Melbourne Victoria where we
have another four generations here in
Australia. Robyn Randles (nee Moodie). Email:
robrandles@bigpond.com.
Jamieson/ Largs 07. 09. 2009
I am attempting to delineate my
grandmother's family. Her name was Jean
Moodie Jamieson and she was born in Doune,
Perths in 1877. Her father was a doctor in
Doune as was her grandfather and both were
named Thomas Jamieson. Her grandfather was
born into Largs in a family of 3 children,
William, Thomas, and Archibald Moodie
Jamieson. His father was named William who
was to have died before 1865. I hope that it
was long before as his first child(William)
was born in 1789 in Largs! The trail has gone
cold as we say in Canada and I wonder if
anyone currently in the area has any further
information. I am as interested in existing
family as much as in the family tree itself.
Thank you, Brian Saunders, Victoria, B.C.,
Canada. Email: riverwest@shaw.ca.
Affleck/Robertson/ Ayr 07. 09. 2009
I am trying to trace my maternal
g-g-granparents family. EUPHEMIA GALBRAITH
AFFLECK was born c. 1814 in Ayr and married
Robert Robertson in 1838 at Ayr. I don't know
who Euphamia's ancestors are but the
following death notice for Euphemia gives
some indication that her husband ROBERT
ROBERTSON came from Ayrshire and has a
potential connection to the LAIRD OF STRUAN/
CLAN DONNACHAIDH The Age (Melbourne,
Australia) newspaper, 2 January 1901 death
notice reads as follows: "ROBERTSON - On the
31st December at the residence of her
son-in-law, Mr John McNeil, "St Vincent",
High Street, Northcote, Melbourne, Victoria.
Euphemia Robertson nee Euphemia Affleck,
eldest daughter of the late William Affleck,
of Ayr, Scotland, and widow of the late
Robert Robertson, grandson of the last Laird
of Struan, Perthshire, Scotland, of Prince
Edward Island, Nova Scotia and Kilmarnock,
Scotland, aged 90 years. Please contact Ian
Watkins if you have any information. Email:
watkinsi@ozonline.com.au.
Barron Family/ Girvan 30. 08. 2009
Hello: I am looking for any information on
the Barron Family of Girvan. Archibald Barron
and Eliza Jane Allan had the following
children: James Barron Mar 3 1819 Girvan,
Jemima Barron Mar 11 1817 Girvan, John Wesley
Barron Feb 19 1823 Girvan, James Barron
married C/Katherine Powell abt 1838 Girvan.
They had the following children, Elizabeth
Barron 1839 Girvan, Mary Barron 1841 Girvan,
James Barron 1843 Dailly, Archibald Barron
10/1844 Girvan, Thomas Barron 9/1846 Giran D:
before 1851, Margaret Barron 7/1848 Girvan. I
am looking for any information on the Barron
family and a possible reason why James Barron
1819 would have changed name to Burns after
immigrating. Any help, or info would be
greatly appreciated gwilannne. Email:
lmcarlos@rogers.com.
Samuel Moffat/ Ayr 30. 08. 2009
I have read that one Samuel Moffat born
1650 Ayr, was a Presbyterian Covenanter who
fought at Bothwell Bridge. He is said to have
fled to Ireland 1679 with a wife and child.
He is thought to be the progenitor of our
Moffet line there. Son William Moffat born
1678 Ayr is said to have gone to New Jersey
USA but I have his children born in Ayr,
buried in Ireland. Specifically Samuel Moffat
1710-1765 buried at Ballylig Antrim.
Gathering information to shed more light on
this "tradition." Abigail McIntyre (nee
Moffat). Email: abigailmcintyre@live.com.au.
Thomas Jamieson/ Largs 30. 08. 2009
I am interested in discovering any
information about my great great grandfather,
Thomas Jamieson who was born in Largs, Ayrs
in 1803. His father was a farmer, Willian
Jamieson and his mother was Jane Moodie. He
also had 2 brothers named William Jamieson
and Archibald Moodie Jamieson. If anyone has
any information about these distant relatives
of mine, I would be delighted to correspond.
Brian Saunders. Email: riverwest@shaw.ca.
Paton, Dixon, Seymour, Wight/Wright,
Jeffery 28. 08. 2009
I am tracing my family tree. Any
information on any of these Surnames is very
much appreciated,Willing to share my
genealogy with you. John Henry Murphy m
Hannah Wright/Wight Seymour JEFFERY/Jeffrey
my ggrandmother. I was told that nana's names
were family names hence Wright/Wight Seymour,
they came from Scotland her father was Henry
Seymour Jeffery b1850 Shetland Isles Scotland
m 3Feb.1877 Ellen Dixon (Ellen's parents were
Edward Dixon m Margaret Paton) Henry Seymour
JEFFERY s31/12/1839 Girvan, Ayr, Scotland,
parents were Frederick JEFFERY m Hannah
Wright/Wight SEYMOUR. I have no further
information as yet to add except they settled
in Yarraville/Footscay Victoria Australia.
Kind regards Sandra Boubis. Email: sandra.boubis@three.com.au.
Watson/Waterside 16. 08. 2009
Hi. Can anyone please tell me where
Waterside district is or was in the early
1900s. My family were from this district [on
my fathers side] the family name is Watson.
Regards, Robert Watson. Email: samuska.siamese@btinternet.com.
McCambridges 16. 08. 2009
I just visited Ayrshire and enjoyed it
very much. However, I did not find any
information about where Catholics might have
been buried, eg. John William McCambridge,
born about 1811 in St. Quivox. An 1841 census
listed him as a coal trimmer, Ayrshire City.
He's also listed in the 1851 census. His
death certificate said he died November 4,
1860, age 50, and was buried in the Catholic
Cemetery of Ayr, registered at Sundernaid
5/11/1860. In Ayrshire I hired a very
competent guide. We checked at the Ayr city
cemetery, no luck, too early. They
recommended St. Margaret's Catholic church.
Their records go back farther, but their
small cemetery quite obviously didn't hold
any poor Catholics. I would welcome any
suggestions as to where John William
McCambridge's remains might have been
deposited. I would really appreciate your
help. Thanks very much. . Email: ditrip@msu.edu.
David Shaw and Mary Clarke/Kilmarnock 03.
08. 2009
I would appreciate any assistance that you
can give me in tracing the relatives of David
Shaw (14 August 1828-22 July 1886) and Mary
Clarke(1880-1911). David Shaw was the son of
a David Shaw and Janet Paton. On 6 June 1851,
David Shaw married Mary Clarke; daughter of
William Clark(e) and Janet McGregor. Their
first son son David Thomas Shaw was also born
in High Street Kilmarnock in 1854. All three
migrated to Australia on 23 November 1854
aboard the Athletae. David and Mary went on
to have 7 more children and were one of 4
founding founding familes in Yarck (Gobur),
Victoria, Australia. I believe that either
David or Mary's sibling joined them in
Australia. Any help with tracing relatives or
other information relating to the Shaw or
Clarke families would be very much
appreciated. Regards Irene and Colin. Email:
derbyfour@optusnet.com.au.
John McKenzie/ Ayrshire 03. 08. 2009
Hi I am looking for information of John
Mckenzies parents.......John was born 1797 in
Aryshire Scotland......he married Mary
McNaire of Argylshire Scotland,in 1827 in
Bonaventure Quebec. I have not been able to
find any information about his parents or any
siblings......I would appreciate any help.
Thankyou Kaye McKenzie. Email: kayemac@telusplanet.net.
David Spence Deally/ Alloway 01. 08.
2009
Looking for information on my grandfather,
David Spence Deally who was born 11/05/1905
and immigrated to Canada. David was from
Alloway, Ayrshire, Scotland, and I would
appreciate any information that someone might
have on the family name or history. Don
Deally. Email: ddeally@hotmail.com.
James Anderson/ Ayr 27. 07. 2009
Hi, My name is Nigel Anderson and I am
looking for any information regarding a James
Anderson Born in Ayr (I Think) in about 1888.
His father Charles Anderson, occupation
Engineer married a Jessie Clark. I am looking
for any information about this couple.
Regards. Nigel Anderson. Email: nigel.lesley@wave.co.nz.
James Smith and Ann Ritchie/ Stevenston
23. 07. 2009
James Smith (b 1813), son of James Smith
and Janet Crawford and Ann Ritchie (b 1814),
daughter of James Ritchie and Jane Barclay
were married, presumably in Stevenston, where
both families lived, some time around 1830.
After their marriage they emigrated to
Virginia, USA. I have searched the
ScotlandsPeople website for a record of the
marriage, and also asked at the High Kirk in
Stevenston when I visited there a few years
ago, all without finding anything. Although
Ann's parents are buried in the High Kirk
cemetery, it appears that James' parents are
not, although other members of the extended
family are. Was there another church in
Stevenston in the 1830s where James and Ann
might have been married? If so, how could I
contact the church or whatever depository
might have their records? Margaret Smith,
Colorado, USA. Email: fairplaymargaret@gmail.com .
Alexander Doo from Ayrshire 23. 07.
2009
Hello. I am the Great-great granddaughter
of Alexander Doo. I have been researching
this family many years and am at a standstill
with Alexander. I know he was born on or
about 1813 in Ayrshire, Scotland according to
the 1861 Census of Sackville, Westmorland,
New Brunswick, Canada. I have no record as to
what year he went to Canada, but he did not
marry until 28 Oct 1845 in Sackville,
Westmorland, New Brunswick, so he would have
left Scotland before that date. I also do not
know his parents' names. I did find a Duncan
Doo on the 1861 census in New Brunswick, but
I do not know if he was a relative. If anyone
could give me some help on this Doo family
and/or the history of this last name, I would
most appreciate it. Unfortunately, I do not
know which town or village in Ayrshire that
Alexander Doo was from. Thank you in advance
for your help. Dee Estrella. Email: dee@realestate4sedona.com .
John Fleck and Jean Dunn /West Kilbride
14. 07. 2009
I'm interested in clan names. I can trace
my family tree of John Fleck and Jean Dunn to
Scotland back to 1745 Scotland. He had
children born in Crosbie Parish of West
Kilbride, Ayrshire. However, I am at a loss
to fit into any clan by the name of FLECK.
Thank you Wendy Hovdestad. Email: hovdestad7@hotmail.com .
Hunter family / Girvan 29. 06. 2009
Hi, I have been tracing my family history
and I have discovered that they come from
Girvan, Ayrshire. They are: James Hunter-Gt
Grandfather, John Hunter 1840-Gt Gt
Grandfather, Charles Hunter 1805- Gt Gt Gt
Grandfather, Hugh Hunter 1756- Gt Gt Gt Gt
Grandfather. They are shown as Boot Makers in
the records I can find and would be grateful
if you could give me a link that would take
me further back. Kind regards Kelvin Hunter,
New Zealand. Email: hunters3@xtra.co.nz .
Robert Craig and Annie Aitken / Ayrshire.
29. 06. 2009
I am seeking information on my great
grandparents who were both born in Ayrshire
(regret no further detail. Robert Craig was
probably born 1856 and Annie Aitken 1862. The
married shortly after emigrating to
Australia. They arrived in Sydney on the
"Aberdeen" on 13 April 1886 and married on 13
Aug 1886. I know Annie had a sister Jeanie
and I think a brother Robert. TONY JENSEN.
Email: tony.jensen@aon.co.nz .
Adam James Boyle / Kilmarnock. 24. 06.
2009
Adam was my grandfather said to have been
born and lived in Kilmarnock, migrated to
Australia approx 1891. He had a sister
Charlotte, other than that i don't know much.
Family legend is that his father was a
language professor or tutor in Russia at some
time. Adam "ran away to sea" about age 20 or
21 and ended up in Sydney where he married
Lillian Ann Chandler. Is anyone aware of any
connections? Robert Bowen. Email: wreiserv@bigpond.net.au .
Eultcoatt, Ayrshire. 24. 06. 2009
I have a relative as born Eultcoatt,
Ayrshire. Not sure if that was a town, road
or house. It was Samuel Bennett abt 1816 Head
of household in the civil parish of Gorbals
County Lanarkshire. This information was from
Ancestry.com and 1851 Scotland census. Any
information would be greatly appreciated.
Regards, Frances Bennett Maddox. Email:
cmaddox7325@charter.net.
McCartney family/ Stonehouse. 18. 06.
2009
I am seeking information and possibly
living relatives of the McCartney family. We
lived in Stonehouse until 1973 when we
emmigrated to Australia. My fathers name is
Colin Campbell McCartney, his father Robert,
his father Robert Tweed McCartney. I am
particularly interested in Roberts siblings
and descendants. Thomas, Bill or William,
Mary Tweed Blackwood, Margaret (Peggy) Crisp,
Jean Mckay and Lilias McCartney. If any one
has any info please contact me Shaun
McCartney. Email: shaunmccartney@westnet.com.au.
Stevenson. 17. 06. 2009
I was recently in Greenoch and Gasgow, but
failed to get to Ayrshire for family
research. I am the son of John Douglas
Stevenson, originally of Ontario, Canada. His
parents were Andrew Stevenson and Mary
MacDonald, also of Ontario. I believe his
grandparents were William (Willie?) and
Elizabeth Stevenson, who emigrated from
Ayrshire County. This would be in the early
1800s. This is as close as I have come to
making the Scottish link with my family. My
father informed me that his line was from
Ayrshire County, but didn¹t tell me
where. Another bit of information is that
Robert Louis Stevenson is supposed to be a
shirt tail relation of ours. If anyone can
pick up a thread from the Stevensons where I
have left off, I would appreciate a note. I
can provide more information about Dad¹s
siblings, if it is needed. Sincerely, John
Donald Stevenson. Email: johndstevenson@att.net.
Dunlop/Dunlap Clan. 14. 05. 2009
I am a _?_ great-granddaughter of
Alexander Dunlap, Jr birth: abt 1716 and Anne
Macfarlane (McFarland or Elizabeth Ann
McFarland) birth abt 1720. They came to
America between 1737 (marriage year) and
before Alexander's death in 1744 in Great
Calf Pastures, Goshen, Virginia (aka..
Augusta or Rock Bridge County, Virginia). If
you know of any real evidence please email me
at : marengodog@hotmail.com. I
am looking for information on ancestor and
descendents.
Moffat Clan. 12. 05. 2009
I am interested in any information
available on the Moffat Clan that flourished
in the 12th thru 16th century. They served
Wallace until his fall, then transferred
their allegiance to Bruce. Watson C. Smith.
Email: wcsmith8936@earthlink.net.
McBurnie/McBirnie of Ayrshire. 10. 05.
2009
I am researching this family who lived
primarily in Crosshill, Maybole and
Kirkmichael. They were descendants of James
McBurnie (born c.1784 Ireland) and Ann
Thomson. He was one of the Irish weavers. If
anyone thinks they have a connection I would
be happy to assist with research. I am
organising the McBurnie/McBirnie Family
Gathering to be held 8 & 9 August 2009,
at Manor Park Hotel, Prestwick, Ayrshire.
Hence we are endeavouring to make the tree as
complete as possible and get it printed out
in readiness for the gathering. Email:
mcbirnie@lycos.com.
Robert WALKER / Tarbolton. 06. 05.
2009
Robert WALKER reportedly lived in
Tarbolton, Ayrshire, Scotland before 1665,
when he was arrested for selling "lining
cloth". He had been raised near Glasgow and
migrated to Ireland prior to 1688 as he is
reported to have been on the rolls of
inhabitants of Londonderry during the siege
by James II. He is reportedly my 7th gr.
grandfather and I would like to find out more
about this person if possible, given the lack
of records for that time period. Don French.
Email: flynx.pip@verizon.net.
James BOYD,1799 + Jean (N; WILSON ). 30.
04. 2009
James BOYD, 1799, who md jean WILSON,
12-10-1822 ? any info appreciated, from
either side , anything. I have him being born
23-12-1799, Beith, Ayrshire. James was son of
William + Mary ( n; BARR ) and Jean was son
of Hugh . Will always love any help, from
Bindi, Email: bindi@mcmedia.com.au.
SHAW family history, Muirkirk. 21. 04.
2009
My husband's mother's family are from
Muirkirk, Ayrshire. They are the SHAW family.
They originated from Mingingaff and
Stevenston however. We have thought long that
there must be a SHAW tartan, but have reason
to believe that the family was known as the
Territorial Shaws!. I'm not sure what this
means exactly. The earliest family in
Muirkirk were DAVID SHAW b 11 Jan 1820. He
was one of the twelve children born to JOHN
SHAW and JANET THOMSON, prior to this time
the family were in Mingingaff. Earlier
generations had been in Bannahill, Ayrshire.
David Shaw married Jennet Waddell Walker of
Glasgow, in 1869. Has anyone any knowledge of
the TERRITORIAL SHAWS, and/or how they came
by this title? I would really be pleased to
find out as I'd like to get something special
for my husbands 75th birthday next year.
Something that will remind him of his
mother's family and links to Ayrshire. Thank
you, and blessings from New Zealand Phyllis
Pearson. Email: len_phyllis@slingshot.co.nz
Mary Robertson b. 1890. 19. 04. 2009
My paternal grandmother was Mary Robertson
b. 1890 in Ayershire, Scotland.? She
immigrated to the US in 1909 and married my
grandfather.? My father was born in 1919.? At
the time she immigrated her father?is listed
as living?at 19 Kings St., Ayer, Scotland.? I
am adopted (mother died after my birth) and
met my father and a half-sister as a young
adult.? Unfortunately my grandmother, who
ironically lived right down the street from
where I grew up with my adopted parents, died
shortly before I met my father.? I am seeking
any relatives in the area that may be
grandchildren of a brother or sister of Mary
Robertson.?If you have any information,
please contact me at Email: caroljean776@aol.com? Thank you!
Carol
John BARR, and Mary N; SHEDDON. 19. 04.
2009
Seeking any info, about my 5 x great
grandparents, John BARR, and Mary ( N;
SHEDDON / SHEDDEN ), i dont have parents for
them, or dates, im descended from their
daughter Mary ( 1772 ), who md Mr William
BOYD, someone said john may be son of
alexandr Barr and agnes STIRLING, ? ? ? who
md kilwinning, 24-8-1758, But my BARR family
is from Beith, i havnt been able to find Mary
BOYD ( n; BARR ) death or burial. from bindi
. Email: bindi@mcmedia.com.au.
Jane Jones Collins McDowell/Catrine. 19.
04. 2009
My Mother, Jane Jones Collins McDowell is
from Catrine...Brothers...Briney, Jim,
Francis...et al. Married Robert Patton
Martell, Nova Scotia, Canada. Please forward
any living relativesin Catrine, Ayrshire,
etc. James Andrew Martell. Email: jimmartell@eastlink.ca.
Rev. Thomas Robertson 1650's. 31. 03.
2009
Looking for info on Rev. Thomas Robertson
from Ayrshire, Scotland. Having emmigrated to
Jamestown, Virginia, USA approx. 1650's Thank
you, Lisa Feinberg Ellicott City, Maryland,
USA. Email: cootiecat@aol.com.
Robertson family info from 1500's. 31.
03. 2009
We are looking for any info on Thomas
Robertson family from 1550 A.D. from
Ayrshire, Scotland. He & his wife left
for U.S. around year 1550 & probably
sailed to Jamestown, Virginia, USA. Thank
you, Lisa Feinberg, Ellicott City, Maryland,
USA. Email: cootiecat@aol.com.
Michael Hailey. 29. 03. 2009
My great grandfather, Michael Hailey was
born in Kilbirnie in 1861. He married
Catherine Bridget McCafferty in 1884.
Catherine was born in County Durham, UK in
1863. Michael's parents were Joseph Hailey
and Ann Connolly. They were both born in
Ireland. The Hailey's moved to the U.S. in
1904, when my grandmother was 3 years old. My
grandmother, Annie Hailey married Leslie
Ross. His grandfather, James Stewart was also
from Kilbirnie, born in 1829. James' father
was Henry, born in 1787 but I do not know
where. My son and I are visiting Scotland
next summer. If anyone believes they may
still be related to us, we would love to
visit them. Our name is Ross. Email: nancyjaneross@gmail.com.
James Gray & Christina Irons
Anderson. 22. 03. 2009
Please Help! I found some notes made by my
mother in 1932 concerning her grandparents in
Scotland. The note reads "The family of James
Gray and his wife Christina Irons Anderson
lived in Bonnie Brae, Erdire, Ayrshire,
Scotland. The family was of Presbyterian
faith and had eleven children; nine girls and
two boys. The children names are Mary, Lizzy,
Ellen, Marge, Gennie, Agnes, Nellie, Janet,
Christina, Alexander, and Robert. Mary was
born November 4, 1851. She was the sixth
daughter. She came to the United States in
about 1871. She lived most of her life in
Bonnie Brae, Erdire, Ayrshire, Scotland. She
was born in Rugtherland near Glascow. The
notes came from talking to Mary Gray in 1932.
If someone could help me make sense of where
Mary and her family lived and where she was
born I would be greatly appreciative. The
only places I can find are Scotland, Ayrshire
and Glascow. I can not find any reference to
Rugtherland or Erdire. I thought maybe these
were places that no longer existed or
possibly the note had Spelling errors. My
goal is to complete some family records my
deceased mother started many years ago and to
visit Scotland in July of this year. Thank
you, Bob Leathers, Casper, Wyoming, U.S.A.
Email: bob29@bresnan.net.
Samuel McBurney. 19. 03. 2009
My great grandfather, Samuel McBurney,
claims in different censi that
his birth occurred between 1820 and 1824 in,
variously, a) Ayr, b)
Gallowshire, Ayr and c) Wigtown Can anyone
help me decipher this ? Are
these all part of one county? Many thanks for
any clarifications. Karin in Ottawa, Canada.
Please email me directly at: Keystone@ca.inter.net.
Thomas Bickerstaff. 19. 03. 2009
Hi I am looking for information on a
Thomas Bickerstaff b1806 (according to the
1851 census it says place of birth Ayr
Scotland) I cant find him in Scotlands
People, By 1828 he was married and living in
Birmingham England. I have no information on
siblings or parents, i wondered if anybody
could help Mary Hathaway. Email: mlmnhathaway@yahoo.co.uk.
Willingham family in ayrshire scotland.
16. 03. 2009
Im working on a Willingham family tree.
And a fellow Willingham descendent passed on
the results of a DNA test to me and it turns
out the possibility of our ancestors coming
from Scotland. So if there are any
Willinghams in Ayrshire that had ancestors
that went to Va in the 1600's, here is my
email address. appreciate any help and have a
great day Phillip Barr. Email: pharb2@msn.com.
Moffat/Easton/Hunter/McKnight. 13. 03.
2009
Looking for any connection between the
following families:
Moffat/Easton/Hunter/McKnight. My grandmother
was Jane Easton Hunter McKnight, born 1893,
Beith, Ayrshire, Scotland to Agnes Moffat and
Alexander Easton McKnight. Siblings were
David, Alexander Easton, Elizabeth 'Betsy',
Helen 'Nellie', Mary and Agnes McKnight.
Thank you!! Barbara Woodside. Email: woodsideb@peoplepc.com.
Woodside Family. 13. 03. 2009
I am interest in any information about the
Woodside families living in Ayrshire,
Scotland before the 1800s. I have traced my
family to Ireland (northern) after 1799 but
believe they were originally from Scotland.
Thank you for any information. Barbara
Woodside. Email: woodsideb@peoplepc.com.
Tracy Finnie. 10. 03. 2009
Hello, I am looking for any information on
Hugh Finnie born in 1848 in Ayr, Ayrshire. He
immigrated to the U.S somewhere around 1882.
Any information would be appreciated. Thanks
so much, Tracy Finnie. Email: trayseefin@yahoo.com.
John Stirratt. 02. 03. 2009
Hi, My name is John Stirratt of Florida,
USA. I am really unsure what part of scotland
my family is from. I had heard the origins
might be from Ayrshire. Do you happen to
know? Any info would be great. Thanks -John
Stirratt, Jr. Email: jstirratt@yahoo.com.
Thomas Burden. 27. 02. 2009
Hi, Does anyone have any information
regarding my great grandfather Thomas J.
Burden born app 1860 married to Catherine. I
am looking for date of death. I am also
looking for his wife's maiden name. I can
trace the Scottish Census until approximately
1901 and his age at that time was 41. His
birth place was Kirkoswalk, Ayrshire and his
father's name was Thomas. He is listed as
Gamekeeper at Auchans Cottage. Thank you so
much if you can shed some light on my
ancestry, Judy Oliver. Email: judyoliver25@shaw.ca.
Barracks; South Quay; Ayr - 1863. 22. 02.
2009
Hi I'm trying to identify which regiment
my ancestor Samuel Haynes was with when he
married in 1863. The marriage record is very
difficult to read - it could be 41st or 4th
regiment. Can you help? Regards Chris Judson.
Email: chris.a.judson@googlemail.com.
Gavin Ralston Craig. 22. 02. 2009
My ancestor, Gavin Ralston Craig, is
according to family history from Ayrshire
County, although none of us have been able to
find out about him. He was married to a Mary
Campbell and came to the United States via
Londonderry, Ireland. His sons were Gavin
William Craig, who became a judge here in
California, and Charles Morse Craig, my great
grandfather. Do you know of where
genealogical information might be available
there in Ayrshire? Family stories said he was
from the same town as Bobbie Burns, but then
all Scottish families I know here in the US
claim to be related to Robert Burns. Thanks,
Michele Craig. Email: mcraig@afes.com.
Rachel McMasters & Robert Brown. 22.
02. 2009
My name is Bill Slaven, I am doing
research on the family name. I found that we
were from the Ayrshire area under the name of
Rachel McMasters and Robert Brown. Then a
daughter (other siblings unknown) Rachel
Brown who married a James Slaven. My best
guess is 1800-1860 time frame. Is there a
contact somewhere in Ayshire that maintains
records, or is it the individual churches. I
will be schedluling a trip over that way
within two years. I know this is a strange
request however if someone there can give me
a start it would be greatly Appreciated. I
live in Safety Harbor Florida United States.
Thank you for your help in this matter, Bill
Slaven. Email: BSlavenFSI@aol.com.
Campbell Family 1800s. 22. 02. 2009
Looking for information on my ggg
grandfather Neil Campbell who was a Handloom
Weaver and married Catherine Whitelaw. I have
no idea of their BMD's at all. I do know that
three of their children were born in Girvan -
Sarah 1825, Jane 1828 and Catherine 1831.
Would appreciate any help in solving this
mystery! Thanks Kay from Australia. Email:
gcinspect@bigpond.com.
Looking for relatives of George Clark.
17. 02. 2009
My father George Clark was born in Ayr 3rd
March 1927. He has since passed away and am
curious to know about , perhaps my Scottish
family. I know his parents were George and
Marie Clark, and he had at least 3 sisters. 2
of whom I believe migrated to the USA. My
father joined the Merchant Navy at an early
age (told mistruths about his age in order to
join), He served with the MN during WWII.
Eventually migrating to Australia. i'm not
sure where to start in my search, but I
figure here is as good a place as any. any
Information would be greatly appreciated.
Regards Christine. Email: cbell25@bigpond.com.
Great grandfather David Blair. 17. 02.
2009
I am looking for information on David
Blair - he emigrated to Canada sometime
around 1860 - he had a daughter named Annie
Louise Blair - I think she was born in Canada
in 1882. Seems he was connected somehow to
Blairquhan in Ayrshire. Any information would
be appreciated. Thanks Lynette. Email:
sheltielove@shaw.ca.
William Robert Hamilton WOOD. 31. 01.
2009
Hello, I am trying to discover some
information of my paternal grandfather,
W.R.H.Wood. The information that I have been
able to find is sparse and I genuinely
believe that his intention may have been
"never to be found". The records that I have
are from his migration to Australia in about
1911 to his death in 1928 in Melbourne. He
appears to been very poor with his
mathematics, as I have five years of birth
[from 1869 to 1874] depending on which form
he completed. On his Australian marriage
certificate he gives his birth place as
Ayrshire and his parents as William and Agnes
Wood. On the birth certificates of his first
2 children he lists Dalmellington as the town
of his birth, but with different dates for
his birth. His marriage certificate lists him
as a batchelor aged either 40 or 42. I have
found on in the 1901 census a Robert Wood
born in Dalmellington in about 1869, but he
had a family of 5 and that doesn't match with
the documents in Australia; although he may
have been the same person. Has anyone any
knowledge of this man, I would be very
greatful, In July 2009 I will be visiting Ayr
in an effort to discover more about this man.
Donald Wood. Email: andon@1earth.net.
Mick Harrald. 20. 01. 2009
While searching the internet one day, I
came across an obscure mention of my family
surname originating in Aryshire Scotland. If
anyone could provide information regarding
this, please contact me at: harrald4@altelco.net.
Greg Lemmex. 15. 01. 2009
Hello my name is Greg Lemmex, I am the
grandson of Jeannie McWhirter who was born in
Maybole on July 24 1890. She was the daughter
of David and Sarah Mcwhirter. Davids parents
were John McWhirter and Margaret LaPraick,
John was from Girthon. I have a little more
but it starts to get vague. My grandmother
had at least one brother, his name was John,
he was born on September 30 1885. Hope
someone knows more thank you for any help.
There is a gravestone at Newton Stewart in my
familys name if that helps. Email: kodiakk1@hotmail.com.
Christina Kyle. 12. 01. 2009
Greetings! My father, Harry Walter Stinson
Jason Painter Kyle, was the son of a full
Scotsman whose family located to the Black
Log Valley in Pennsylvania. His father's name
was the same, with an explanation for the
numerous middle names being that it was
custom for sons to take the mother's maiden
name as a middle name. My grandfather had
three brothers, and his wife's maiden name
was Van Scoyc. Does this sound familiar to
anyone? God bless all who visits here and
leaves any information. Christina Kyle U.S.A.
. Email: ckcasteel@attglobal.net.
MYvonne McLoughlin. 23. 12. 2008
I am trying to contact family members in
and around Ayr and Prestwick. My mother is
Margaret Don, daughter of May. I look forward
to hearing from you, Yvonne McLoughlin.
Email: ymcloughlin@mach1global.com.
Patricia Caldwell. 23. 12. 2008
Hi, I am looking for information on
Alexander Caldwell (b: 1558 Ayreshire
Scotland; d: 1570 Firth Orkney Scotland). His
son was William Caldwell (b: 1577 Sraton,
Ayreshire Scotland; d: 1664 Enniskillen,
Fermangah Ireland). Any information about his
parents and their parents would be helpful.
Thank you.-- Patricia Caldwell. Email:
madampc@msn.com.
Murdoch/Wallace. 16. 12. 2008
Hi I'm looking for information about John
Wallace Murdoch, his mother Frances Wallace,
and Frances' mother. John Wallace Murdoch was
born in 1801 at Glasgow, Lanark. He traveled
to Tasmania and finally settled in New
Zealand. His mother Frances Wallace was born
1767 in Kelly, Ayrshire. Frances' mother was
either Janet Colquhoun or a Miss Porterfield.
Both of these women had been married to John
Wallace, grandfather of John Wallace Murdoch.
I would welcome any confirmation or
information. Thank You, Joanne Morris,
Australia. Email: joannemorris@exemail.com.au.
Agnes Dunlop born on/about 1880 Ayshire.
12. 12. 2008
Hello, I am seeking any information
regarding Agnes Dunlop or information
pertaining to her. Agnes Dunlop supposedly
was born on or about 1880 in Ayshire,
Scotland. She is the daughter of William Barr
and Agnes Dunlop. What I know for a fact is
that she was living in Samoa (formerly
Western Samoa) and had passed on or about
1975 plus or minus a year or two. Samoan
Islands is also where Robert Louis Stevenson,
who wrote a well known Treasury Island Novel
(a scottsman) is also buried there. She
supposed lived in the village of Lotofatu(?).
She had two daughters (that I am aware
of)-Jessie and Kaite (presumably Dunlop
maiden names or possible last names-I don't
know for sure). Katie is my maternal and
biological mother as I was adopted at a young
age. I myself was born and raised in American
Samoa and currently interested in trying to
trace down my maternal line. Both my adopted
parents have passed on and therefore have
become interesting in finding out who my
maternal parents are. My half brother
provided me the information about my
grandmother Agnes Dunlop whom he visited in
Samoa and was supposedly at his funeral. I
also supposedly have a half brother in New
Zealand. I do not know any of them as these
are all new revelation for me and my journey
begins to trace where exactly in Scotland my
mother's family is from. Perhaps one day, I'd
like to visit the motherland and see the
beautiful countryside including Eindingburgh.
Supposedly Agnes Dunlop married a native of
Samoan but unsure of the Dunlop name, either
it was her's or a gentleman's. Thank you,
Misi Tuumalo (this is my adoption name, and
Agnes Dunlop is my grandmother.)
Email: tuumalom@hotmail.com.
David McMurray/Murray. 12. 11. 2008
Seeking information about family of David
McMurray/Murray born 5DEC1838, Ayershire,
Scotland. David immigrated to USA at the age
of 12. His father was Gilbert McMurray
(1805-1886) and his mother was Janet/Jennett
Mulrick (1809-1891). Other children of
Gilbert & Janet: John, Gilbert, James,
Thomas, William, Peter, Jean, Mary, Margaret
and Helen. All the children were born in
Ayeshire between 1827-1849. Submitted by
Linda LieVan Martin, Bradenton, Florida USA.
Email: LMLIEVAN@aol.com.
Osborne Hamilton. 12. 11. 2008
Looking for any information about Osborne
Hamilton (1750 - 1822) son of John Hamilton
and Elizabeth Stewart who migrated to America
around 1770. Lived in Frederick Maryland and
married Mary Davis and migrated to Bath
County Virginia. Family researchers have
listed Osborne's place of birth as Ayrshire
around 1750. I have not definitively placed
him there. He came to American around 1770.
Phil Grabowski CME, Wachovia, Charlotte,
North Carolina. Email: phil.grabowski@wachovia.com
Thomas Dawson. 07. 11. 2008
I am researching my family tree and wish
to find out more information regarding my
great grandfather Thomas Dawson born in
Kilmarnock, Scotland. He later married Ada
Jensen and moved to New Zealand where my
grandmother Mavis was born and she had a
brother Aubrey and Peter. Any information
would be of great assistance to me. My email
address is: cheryl.baty@bigpond.com
Thanks.
Tracy Mattie (Smith). 13. 10. 2008
My name is Tracy Mattie, I live in Canada.
I was raised in Antigonish county, Nova
Scotia by my maternal grandmother. Mary
Margaret (Smith) Mattie. She use to tell me
of her paternal Grandfather Rorie Smith who
came to Canada at the age of 8 on ships. I
know he had a son Hughie Smith, my great
grand father. My grandmother said our family
was from Ayrshire and that there was a bible
containing the Smith family history. If any
one can give me any information on this and
our family's Scottish heritage please get
back to me. Thank you very much. Eagerly
waiting for response Tracy Mattie . Email:
tracy_mattie@yahoo.ca.
Thomas Coyle. 02. 10. 2008
Dear people im`e trying to find out about
my Grandfather Hugh Bradley 35661,12th Bn.,
Royal SCOTS he died at ARRAS in France on
Dec.10 1916 age 28. Frank was also killed in
France but I can find no information on Frank
on the CWGC site,they came from Stevenston
and worked as coal miners, the sons of John
Bradley coal miner, and Mary Bradley, maiden
name Culhane. Hugh and Franks names { I think
are on the remembrance roll of honour in
Stevenston } If someone could help me with
information on any of these loved folks I
would be eternally gratefull. Yours Sincerely
Thomas Coyle , Calgary / Alberta / Canada.
Email: tecoyle@shaw.ca.
Mure/Muir. 23. 09. 2008
I am wondering if anyone knows of a group
of the Mure clan leaving Ayrshire in the late
1500' to early 1600's, and settling in the
Midlands in Northamptonshire. Any info is
appreciated! Thanks, J Moore. Email: jmoore@elkcreek.net.
Caldwell, Millar, Kerr Family. 23. 09.
2008
Looking for information on Robert Caldwell
born about 1810 Ayrshire, Sccotland. Robert
married /Barbra Millar /, Stevenston,
Ayrshire, Scotland 14 January, 1837. Barbara
was born about 1811 - her parents were
/Willam Millar and Margaret McKillop. Barbra
had three siblings that I have found: Walter,
Bryce and Peter. Walter and Bryce immigrated
to Canada and settled in Megantic County,
Quebec. Robert and Barbra had 4 living
children : Barbra ( 1836 - 1911 ) Marjory (
1839 - ) Robert ( 1849 - 1910) Mary ( 1859-
). Robert and Barbra Millar immigrated to
Canada and settled in North Halifax, Megantic
County, Quebec. I have no record of when they
immigrated, however I do have a record of
their children Barbra, Robert and Mary
arriving in Canada in 1866. Robert died:
March 7, 1876 and was buried at the Inverness
Presbyterian Church, Megantic County, Quebec.
Barbra died: October 2, 1887 and was buried
there as well. I have no records of Barbra
ever marrying, however Mary married Robert
Kerr in 1901 at the Inverness Presbyterian
Church, Megantic county, Quebec. Robert
married Adelaide Malvina Bernstil August 18,
1888 at the Ireland Anglican Church, Megantic
County, Quebec. Robert died in 1910 and was
buried at Adderley cemetery of the Inverness
Presbyterian Church, Megantic County, Quebec.
Robert and Adelaide ( known as Ida) had 7
children: Walter Earnest (1889 - ) {my great
grandfather) Bryce (1892 - 1989) Antoinette
Whilimene (1893 - ) Robert (1898 - 1989) un
named infant son ( 1901 - 1902) Albert
Manillion ( 1902 - 1903) Ida Malvina (1904 -
1918) I would appreciate any information of
Robert and Barbra, their parents, siblings
and immigration to Canada. Thank you. Betty
Bull . Email: bebull@shaw.ca.
Russell Relatives. 17. 09. 2008
I am looking for desendants of Robert
Russell Sr. Who fought on the side of Bonnie
Prince Charlie in 1745-6. He and his sons
left Scotland with the other 1000
"transports" after the uprising. His son
Andrew is my relative. He also had two
brothers Hugh and John. All of them settled
in Pennsylvania within 10 years. Andrew
married Isabel Mayes who was born in Ireland.
Any information would be greatly
apprieciated. Email: samandcheryl@prodigy.net.
Looking for McGill Napier Roots- Ayr. 17.
09. 2008
Hi, We are looking for any living
relatives of my Mum. Her mother was born in
1925 at 29 High St Girvan. Ayrshire. She was
one of 7 siblings born to Alexander Napier
and Barbara McGill - they married in 1920. We
know a girl called Girvan was born, and sons
Walter, Dougie, Robert (he tragically died in
a motorcyle accident aged 28 in 1953) Later
on in years we can trace Girvan to liverpool
and my mother has memories of her Aunt going
to America with a G.I. We are not sure if
they were married before they left. If anyone
has any memories,names anything at all, we
would me most grateful. Thankyou Emma .
Email: emmaw@campus.ie.
McMillan. 17. 09. 2008
I am looking for information regarding the
McMILLAN, MacMILLAN, ETC family. Neil was
born in 1777 Tarbolton, Ary, Sct, father was
John and mother was Janet Fisher. Johns
father was probably Thomas. Neil married
JANET IRVINE in Jan 1800 then immigrated to
North Carolina, USA before 1810. Email:
zeman@charter.net.
McCann Clan. 17. 09. 2008
I'm so confused. I have checked Scottish
Clans and there is a MacCann. I have checked
Irish Clans no MacCann. My father-in-law
mentioned something about the McCann's being
kicked out of Scotland because they were
sheep stealers. When they arrived in Ireland
could it be they dropped the "a" in Mac and
became Mc? Can anyone out there help me
please? Gloria McCann. Email: GMccann115@aol.com.
Arthur William Robinson. 01. 09.
2008
I am trying to find out any info on my
late father, Arthur William Robinson who was
born at Ayr Barracks July 1901 and had a twin
sister Nellie, he also had a brother in the
Air Force and 2 other sisters Kathy and Eva.
His father was in the army and my father
subsequently joined the forces, Duke of
Wellington Regiment, where he became Sergeant
Major and acting Bandmaster. He saw service
in Egypt, Afghanistan and India from where he
returned just before the outbreak of the 2nd
World War and was then stationed in varius
places, Aldershot, Catterick and Iceland.
Perhaps there may be someone out there who
has some info on him. Susan Juffs. Email:
susanjuffs@yahoo.co.uk.
William Callister died 11 December 1883.
24. 08. 2008
My above named ancestor died in a
shipwreck around "Keille" in Ayrshire on the
above date. Can anyone tell me if it is
possible to locate the burial location? Many
thanks, Ian de Montault. Email: ian.de.montault@telenet.be.
David Blair of Ayrshire born approx 1610.
22. 08. 2008
Hello, my name is David Wesley Blair of
Florida, USA and I am looking for information
pertaining to my ancestor David Blair of
Ayrshire Scotland. I have traced back and
found I am the 12th generation now from
David's The Blair of Blair's line. The only
information I have on David Blair of Ayrshire
is he migrated to Aghadowey Ireland around
1641 with the Scottish troops. There is no
record of David Blair's family prior to the
Irish Rebellion on October 23, 1641. David
had 2 sons named Abraham and James. Any
information is appreciated and you can
contact me anytime via email: dblair8@cfl.rr.com.
William Bynner Campbell 12. 08. 2008
Hello, I am seeking relatives of my
paternal grandfather, William Bynner
Campbell. He was born on November 21, 1881,
at Heaton Norris, Stockport, England, and
died in New York in 1934. According to his
obituary, his "family estate" was "Dalhama,"
Cumnick, Ayrshire, Scotland (though such
place seems to not exist). He died when my
father was a teenager, and my first cousins
and I are trying to put together a family
tree. When he died he had been the senior
executive partner of Price Waterhouse, a
major American accounting firm. His obituary
also said that in 1905 he became a member of
the Institute of Chartered Accountants in
England and Wales. Any advice or leads would
be most welcome! Jeanne Campbell Sedgwick
Woodside, California. Email: jcsedgwick@yahoo.com.
Christina Stewart 12. 08. 2008
Hi everyone, My name is Christina Stewart,
I am a New Zealand-born granddaughter of Bill
"Bronc" Stewart from New Cumnock, who
immigrated to NZ around 1939 leaving behind
10 brothers and sisters, their descendants
still plaging the area so I see. I'm trying
to solve a family mystery that has puzzled my
family ever since my grandfather passed away
in the late 1950's. In his will he made
mention of a mysterious Mary Ballantyne of a
Burnside Farm. This was the first anyone had
heard about her. It was not til a month ago
when I paid a visit to New Cumnock, and went
to visit my last remaining 90 something
great-aunt that I discovered a secret.
According to her, Mary Ballantyne was an old
girlfriend of my grandfathers, whom he had a
female child (name unknown) with out of
wedlock. Because of family politics, and the
stigma of illigitimacy etc, she wasn't able
to tell me much more than that, other than
Mary had been a bus conductoress, and her
family were likely from the Cumnock area?. We
surmise Mary is probably long deceased by
now, but my father and uncles would like to
make contact with their long lost half
sister, born some time in the 1930s, or any
descendants. If anyone has any information
that could help, please email me on: zealoussouljah@hotmail.com.
Thanks,
Richard Eugene Ruy-Gamble 04. 08.
2008
My name is Richard Eugene Ruy-Gamble. My
paternal grandfather's name was Orrie Joseph
Gamble and his father's name was Michael
Gamble born in Armstrong County,
Pennsylvania, USA on 9-10-1849,and was
married to Elizabeth Carnahan born in
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania 9-7-1858. I
have been told that my ancestors originated
in or around Ayrshire, Scotland. Any
information you could provide would be
appreciated in tracing my roots back to
Scotland. I would really like to know what
clan we belonged to so perhaps I could
contact relatives descended from the same
clan. Thanks, Rich. Email: rgamble@dc.rr.com.
George Drysdale 29. 07. 2008
My name is Derek Drysdale and I am trying
to put together my family history. As far as
I can tell, my great grandfather was George
Drysdale who was born January 9, 1863 in the
Parish of Kilwinning in Ayrshire. He came to
America in about 1881 with his brother( and
possibly his father ). If anyone has
information on this I would love to hear from
you. Thank you. Email: derek.drysdale@yahoo.com.
Duncan Glendinning 28. 07. 2008
Hello from Australia, I have a relative,
Duncan Glendinning who was married to Mary
Smith in 1905 at what appears to be
Dallmillingham Ayre. If anyone can relate to
him I would appreciate some more information.
I am writing my Glendinning family history
and although they are strictly 'Borderers"
Duncan's father William, born 1830 went to
Argyle and married there. I lost track of him
after the Census of 1881. Maybe someone can
help? Sincerely Betty O'Reilly nee
Glendinning. Email: bettymarg30@hotmail.com.
Andrew Barr 28. 07. 2008
Hi there I was wondering if anyone could
give me any information about any lords who
had the name of Barr. My great great
grandfather was apparently a lord in Scotland
and I've been trying to get information on
him so that I might find out more about my
family's history. I'm not sure if maybe he
changed his name before he came here to
Canada but I suppose it could be possible
since I have once in awhile come across the
title lockhart of Barr. If anyone could
provide me with some sort of starting point
that would be most appreciated. Email:
Andrew.Barr@avisbudget.com.
Robert and John Templeton 25. 07.
2008
My name is Dennie Templeton and I reside
in the USA in Radford, Virginia.I have been
tracing the Templeton family history for the
past several months and have reach three
generations for John and Robert Templeton in
Ayrshire in the early 1700's. Most of the
Templeton family in the US is from Virginia
and West Virginia. I am trying to identify
any links to the lineage and history that I
may be able to communicate with anyone from
Ayrshire and surrounding areas.Any
information or inquires would be appreciated.
I look forward to hearing from you. Will be
glad to send any tree information that I have
and it is also posted on Ancestry.com as the
Templeton Family tree. Email: dtemplet@radford.edu.
Trent Barr 20. 07. 2008
My name is Trent Barr. I guess Barr is a
pretty common name there in Scotland. I am a
huge golfer too. Anyway, I met Allan McNish
last year in Monterey California for the ALMS
races and I noticed that his helmet has the
tartan colors that reflect his last name or
his district in Scotland where he is from.
Does Barr have a tartan color or colors like
that too? Can someone send me a picture of
the pattern so I can show my 5 month old son
when he is older where his name comes from?
Thanks much, Trent Barr Roseville, CA. Email:
tpbarr@hotmail.com.
Ritchie Family 16. 07. 2008
My ggggg- grandfather was JAMES RITCHIE
born 8 May 1757 in Stewarton Parish,
Ayrshire, Scotland. His father was ALEXANDER
RITCHIE III born in 1739 in Ayrshire,
Scotland. His mother was MARGARET WILSON born
on 4 Jan 1729 in Stewarton Parish, Ayrshire,
Scotland. James went to Liverpool, England
and then in 1774 he immigrated to America on
a ship called "Marigold" with his brothers.
Any information on the Ritchie family would
be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Lissa
Ritchie(California) Email: llibertyordeath@yahoo.com.
Peter Davon 16. 07. 2008
I have been trying to trace the ancestor/s
of my great great grand father, Peter Davon
born Kilmarnock or Ayr 1819 and who came to
Australia in 1848. I would like to establish
the link to his parentage to allow me to
build a family history beyond the point where
I am now. So far i have had no luck as it
seems that records were not compulsory in
Scotland prior to 1855. Can anyone help in
this matter. Please reply, but money making
schemes need not reply. TD Bendigo Australia.
Email: bartel@impulse.net.au.
George Morton Paterson 14. 07. 2008
My name is George Morton Paterson, the
eldest son of George Martel Paterson and Edna
Kornder. My father was born (March 3rd, 1903)
and raised in Upper Kennetcook, Hants Cty,
Nova Scotia, and his parents were Alexander
Paterson and Mary White, both, I believe,
from Stranraer (sp?), Ayrshire, Scotland. My
grandfather Alexander (Sandy) was born about
1870, and I know nothing about him. If anyone
can help me in my search, please email me at:
morton.paterson@gmail.com.
Jerry Castille 14. 07. 2008
I am Jerry Castille Married To Tommie Jean
Mclemore. I have traced her family to William
Mcilmorrow Born about 1635 Died 1679 ? in
Glassal Columwell Parish, Ayrshire, Scotland.
Married Mary Aitken Born about 1635, Died
About 1700 Glassal Columwell Parish,
Ayrshire, Scotland. Any Information on this
family would be appreciated. Thanks Have a
good day. Jerry Castille, 1134 Hebert Lane,
St. Martinville, Louisiana, 70582 U.S.A.
Email: castillejf@cox.net.
Margaret Green 09. 06. 2008
I wonder if anyone can help me to find
descendants of David Caldwell b Kirkmichael
Ayrshire 1859 who married Elizabeth Davidson.
They moved to Helensburgh and had a family of
five sons and one daughter. The family went
to the USA between 1907/1920 the last son to
go was William R Caldwell and his wife Jean.
The family settled in Cleveland Ohio. They
were joiners and plumbers. William died in
1963 aged 73 years. His brother Andrew died
three days before William. William had lived
for nearly twenty years at 644 E 260th St.
Euclid and was a member of the Forest Hills
Masonis Lodge. He was survived by his wife
Jean and son William R Jnr. and three
daughters Mrs Helen Spicer Mrs Ann Arant of
Lima, Ohio and Mrs Betty English of Raleigh
N.C. His sister Mrs Cecilia McLellan of
Indianapolis survived William. I would love
to find this family. Thanks, Margaret. Email:
margaret.green8@btopenworld
Sheryn M. Carew 03. 06. 2008
I am looking for any information about the
Jamiesons from Beith or the Carews from
Dalry.? Elizabeth Jamieson and Pierce Carew
both emigrated to Waterbury, Connecticut USA
in the early 1900s.? They were married
there.? Pierce, my grandfather, was one of
six children ~ the youngest I think.?
Elizabeth Jamieson was one of 13 ~ several of
whom did not survive to adulthood. I'd be
interested in knowing if there are any
remaining Jamiesons or Carews in the
Beith/Dalry area and how I can contact them.?
I'd love to be able to put together some of
the pieces of the puzzle.? Unfortunately, my
dad was the last of his generation that we
know of over here and he passed away last
August. Thank you. Sheryn M. Carew. Email:
kelonac@aol.com.
Carolyn Anderson 21. 05. 2008
I am searching for the McMillian's of
Dundonald Ayr, Scotland James McMillian
married Elizabeth Buchanan on 17 Feb 1795.
They had three children that I can find. Ann
Davis bapt. 6 Dec 1795 Hugh Baillie McMillian
bapt. 22 Jan 1798 Alexander McMillian bapt.
12 Dec 1800. I am particularly interested in
info on the two sons. I believe both went to
Herefordshire and worked as gardeners at
Stanage Park in Brampton Bryan. Hugh Baille
McMillian married Anne Bryan 01 Mar 1828
Caynham, Sjropshire and Alexander McMillian
married Mary Cane 1834 in Brampton Bryan. I
have found Hugh on the Census of 1841 and his
name is spelt MacMillian but that is no big
deal. Alexander died in 1838 in Brampton
Bryan. I am hoping that this is the right
family. If anyone has information on them I
would appreciate it. Thank you Carolyn
Anderson. Email: 5anderson@comcast.net.
Kaye MacKenzie 16. 05. 2008
I am interested in serching for the
parents of John McKenzie born 1787 in
Ayrshire Scotland, he immingrated to Canada
in 1804 he married Mary McNair, who was born
in Scotland, she had also immigrated to
Canada. I am interested in his parents
names.......his oldest sons name was
William,that might be a clue, and there
oldest daughters name was Margaret. Thankyou
for your time....Kaye Mckenzie. Email:
kayemac@telusplanet.net.
Lynda 04. 05. 2008
I am interested in any information
relating to the history surrounding the
surname - Eaglesham. I have managed to find a
connection between the name and the Ayrshire
district. I am hoping someone can enlighten
me as I know one of my relatives gave their
eldest child Eaglesham as a second name so
that this side of the child's family heritage
would never be lost. Any help would be great.
Cheers. Lynda (Australia) at: lynda2ron@yahoo.com.au.
Letitia McMillan 09. 04. 2008
Hi, my name is Noelene Neilson and I am
from Queensland, Australia. I am looking for
any information on a lady by the name of
Letitia McMillan who was born in Kilmarnock,
Scotland in 1837 and her parents names were
Samuel McMillan and Janet (Jannet) Clarke.
She came to Australia and was married at 16
to John Jones in Melbourne in 1853. I believe
she was my great grandmother and would
greatly appreciate any information on her or
her family. I can be contacted at the
following email address: noeleneneilson@yahoo.com.au.
Barr/Faddis Family History 09. 04.
2008
I am looking for family members who are
related to Annie Barr and Robert Faddis. Both
were from Ayrshire and immigrated to Canada
in 1928. Each had 7 or 8 siblings, some of
whom are still in Scotland. I would like some
information as I am hoping to travel to the
area in the summer of 2008 and would like to
look up some long lost relatives. Please
contact me at: loonladymir@yahoo.ca Thank
you.
Blain Family 20. 03. 2008
I'm trying to find any information about
the Blain family name origin. The Ayr region
has come up a few times. If anyone has
information about any Blain's in Ayr or that
immigrated to Ontario Canada in the late
1800's please contact me. Jason Blain. Email:
jason.blain@sympatico.ca.
Clive Bevan 18. 02. 2008
I am interested in hearing from anyone
with connections to the Foulds
family, in particular John Foulds a
gamekeeper on the Auchans Estate by Dundonald
until his death in 1847. John was born c1788
and married Isabel Strang
in 1802. Other family members settled in
Eaglesham and Tarbolton. Email: clivebevan70@hotmail.com.
Hugh Walker 30. 01. 2008
I am hoping to find information and
descendants of the Walkers from Ayr. I have
found that my ggf James Gray Walker was born
in 1845 to James Walker and Alison (Gray)
Walker. He had an older sister Alison born in
1839 and a younger brother Andrew born in
1847, both in Ayr. My ggf James Gray Walker
came to Alaska through Canada some time
before 1879. That is the date I have for my
gf James Walker born in Alaska. Hope to hear
from someone. Email: walkerzoo@alaska.net.
Cunningham research 28. 12. 2007
Looking for any information on Cunnignham
relatives migrating to the USA. I have three
generations of information they lived in
Pennsylvania and Ohio. Thanks for any
possible leads. Respectfully. David. Email:
davwv@yahoo.com.
Kennedy family 26. 12. 2007
I am searching for any details on Nicholas
Kennedy born 1793. Place of birth is listed
as 'Ejir'. I am not sure if this is an old
spelling or misprint of Ayr. He travelled to
Ireland and married Sarah in 1815 in Armagh.
They had 4 children in Ireland before
immigrating to New Jersey. There they had 1
son before moving on to Halton County Ontario
Canada where their final child was born.
Nicholas would be my gg grandfather. We have
been unable to find any information of his
parents or siblings. Can anyone shed some
light on this? I can be reached at ahaslock1@cogeco.ca. Really
looking forward to any data. Regards, Karen
Haslock, Halton County Ontario Canada
Rob Bennethum 28. 11. 2007
My great grandparents came from Ayrshire
Scotland. My grandfather, born in Canada was
Archie F Baird. My great grandfather was John
Baird from Ayrshire. Any information you may
have would be wonderful. Thank you Rob
Bennethum Reading, PA USA. Email: RBennethum@LOOMISCO.com.
Wilson Family 27. 11. 2007
I am researching my family history. Great
great great grandfather Thomas Wilson was
born about 1767, one of his children, Hugh
born 1798 was my great great grandfather, his
son David ((1837) was my great grandfather
and his son George (1879) was my grandfather.
As far as I can tell all were born in Girvan,
Ayrshire up to my grandfather who I believe
to have been born in England. I would dearly
love to hear from anyone who may have any
information about the family, or maybe
related. Regards, Barbara Sellars (Wilson)
Brisbane Australia. Email: sellars@powerup.com.au.
Michelle Turner 26. 10. 2007
Hello my name is Michelle Turner I am
trying to find out any information on my
great grandmother Agnes McFadzen born on 29
July 1892 (Kingcase Prestwick). Her father
was James Mcfadzen who had something to do
with the railways. Her mother was Elizabeth
Murchie who was a domestic servant. Agnes had
a younger sister named Elizabeth. Agnes,
Elizabeth and there mother immigrated to
Australia about 1911 to Queensland. Agnes
married John Dean on 16 May 1918 in Victoria.
Agnes had cousins who also immigrated to
Australia. Lilly, Selina, Jock, Charles,
James, Alexander & Jean McDowell. If any
one can assist me please contact me on :
turnerm4@optusnet.com.au.
Donna Johnson 17. 10. 2007
Hello, my name is Donna and I live in
Calgary, Alberta, Canada. I have traced my
family back to Ayrshire Scotland to Andrew
Dunlop born about 1796. The civil parish was
Kilwinning, county was Ayrshire, and the
parish number is #599. Andrew Dunlop's wife
was Jean, he had a son Andrew Greig born
about 1829 and William Reyburn born July 18
1837 (year is approx). I would love any and
all help as how I can research from abroad,
(I am a member of Ancestry) or even better,
have someone contact me who have these people
in their family tree. I know that Andrew
brought his family over to Canada in about
1842. I have no idea if Andrew or Jean
(unknown maiden name) left siblings/parents
behind. Please contact me. If I can I will
gladly return the favour and help someone
research here in Canada. Sincerely, Donna.
Email : deejay2@telus.net.
Robert.Hancock 17. 10. 2007
Does anyone know of the parents of William
David McMail Born 1902 believed to be
Ayrshire. William Davis McMail married a
Welsh lady called Kathleen Gulliford both are
now deceased. William David had 2 brothers a
Lewis or Louis McMail and a Jock McMail.
Lewis was the elder Brother we believe he may
have serves in a Scottish Regiment? Jock
McMail Married a Welsh Lady Margaret and died
Burry Port South Wales.He had 3 Sisters Bella
(Isabella?), Lottie and Barbara. I am trying
to get some information for the daughter of
William McMail i.e. Jeanette Irene McMail..
Please e-mail : robert.hancock1@tesco.net if you
can assist, many thanks.
Ailsa McKenzie 07. 10. 2007
Hi, I live in New Zealand but my father
was born in Ayrshire - at 'Turnberry Lodge'.
I have viewed this lodge from the road, but
would be very interested to know just what
sort of lodge it was and why he was born
there. Was it a maternity home at that time?
Any information would be very much
appreciated, Ailsa. Email : ammck@xtra.co.nz.
Dianne McHarg 07. 10. 2007
I Dianne McHarg is having trouble with
family tree. I am looking for
any information on William Dunlop McHarg who
was born in Ayr, Scotland
in 1888, married Margaret Ann Alcroft, she
and her family travelled out
on the S. S. Barradine in March 1924 and he
arrived 2 years before but
I don't know the name of the ship. Their
childrens names were: Margaret
Ann McHarg born 1910 Ayr Scotland William
Henry McHarg born 1913 Ayr
Scotland James Hendry McHarg born 1915 Ayr
Scotland John William McHarg
born 1917 Ayr Scotland Robert McCullough
McHarg born 1919 Ayr Scotland
Samuel McHarg born 1921 Ayr Scotland. They
had 3 others who were born
in NSW Australia and they were David
McCullock McHarg, Agnes Parkes
McHarg and Flora McPherson McHarg. If you can
help with anything on
this family it would be greatly appreciated.
You can reach me at : deep_springs@bigpond.com. Dianne
McHarg.
Wendy Wade 21. 09. 2007
Hi from Australia. I am looking for JOHN
BARR born 1798 in Beith, Ayrshire, Scotland.
He married JEAN GILMORE born 1807 in
Dundonald Ayrshire, Scotland. Their son
FRANCIS BARR was born in 1830 in Beith and he
married AGNES GIBB ALLISON, from Barony,
Lanark, Scotland. They were married in
Scotland on the 24th Dec.1827 when they were
about 20 and soon after immigrated to
Australia FRANCIS BARR was my GGGG
Grandfather. Any information would be greatly
appreciated from anyone knowing of any
descendants, family crests or tartans. Please
email me at: wendy2411@hotmail.com. Many
thanks, Wendy
Katherine McIlwain 15. 09. 2007
I am looking for information on the
McIlwains and Scotts of Aye, Scotland. My
ancestors emigrated from Scotland to Belfast,
Ireland and then emigrated to South Carolina,
USA in 1790. The first names on my pedigree
are James McIlwain and Caty Scott. Their
offspring (some born in Scotland) were John,
William, Andy, Nancy, Betsy and Jenny. Any
information you might provide about either
family would be much appreciated. I can be
reached at: katherinemcilwain@comcast.net.
Thank you, distant cousins!
Irene Russell 13. 09. 2007
I am looking for information on my
grandfather James (MCrae or McCreadie)Russell
born april 12,1885 at 169 Rankinston Coylton
Ayrshire. I am particularly interested in his
mother and father Charles Russell married at
Annabank Church Tarbolton Apr.11 1873 to
Annie Clark (great grandparents) and Ann
Russell mother of Charles Russell. She was
not wed to Charles' father?. Email: catherine.russell@sympatico.ca.
The McKenzie Family 10. 09. 2007
I am looking for any records concerning my
father Thomas McKenzie. He states he was born
in Ayr. Thomas migrated/worked on ship to
Australia around 1926. I have various papers
that give his birthdate as one of 2 September
1904, 7 September 1907 or sometime in 1911
(unlikely). Thomas' parents are John or
Thomas McKenzie and Mary McNeilly. OR these
are his brother and sister. John/Thomas
McKenzie was a tailor. Any information would
be most appreciated. Email: pmc84525@bigpond.net.au.
James Hillis 09. 09. 2007
I have begun researching my family
bloodlines and have succeeded in finding my
Great-Great Grandfather. Thomas hillis was
his name and was born in Scotland Feb 1835 or
close to that date. Canadian Census show him
here in 1871 but not before that and in
tracing him i believe, from the records
available, that he was from Ayrshire
Scotland. Little is known of the man and with
most of our family unsure of our history it
has fallen upon me to dig up the past and
find our roots. If there is any hillis's left
in Ayrshire i would love to hear from them
and find out if they know whether i am
barking up the right tree[i know a bad pun].
And if this is not the family line then i
will continue to look. Thank you very
much...James D. Hillis Email: jimhillis57@rogers.com.
Stephanie Mayes 09. 09. 2007
I am wondering what you can tell me on the
threshing mills in Aryshire history. I am
looking for specific information regarding a
threshing mill business run by William
Stewart of the Isle of Bute. He used have the
Nether Ardroscadale and Upper Ardroscadale
farms there. Any information you have would
be great! Thank you, Stephanie Mayes Email:
mayes1402@yahoo.com.
Giffen Stevenson 21. 08. 2007
I am looking for two different surnames
connected to me, all with roots in Ayrshire.
Specifically, line of ALEXANDER GIFFEN (1809
- 1885), son of Margaret & (unknown)
Giffen. He had several siblings, including:
Jane (Muir), Fleming, Agness, and Hector. I
am trying to figure out who Alexander's
father was, and further back from there. I am
also interested in the parentage of Elizabeth
STEVENSON (GIFFEN), Alexander's wife, also of
Ayrshire. I know her mother's name was Janet
(maiden name unknown), but I am not sure of
her father's name, etc. Any and all
information would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you! Email: scarletbegonia417@hotmail.com.
Brad Barr 21. 08. 2007
hello from canada,i am getting married in
june 2008 and i am looking for any
information on the "BARR" clan tartan. also i
am looking for our coat of arms and any info
anybody can give about my last name. Hope to
get a little help from anyone who cane give
it!! I live in a little town in Ontario
Canada called "Almonte" please help me make
my wedding be one for the books here in this
little town. Thank you!! Brad Barr Email:
cruscher@primus.ca.
Karen 31. 07. 2007
In the late 1700's James Denniston came to
America. I've been told that he may have come
from Ayeshire, Scotland. Can anyone help?
Email: kdenniston@charter.net.
Marie Hawthorn 28. 07. 2007
I am trying to find any photographs of the
Italian Fish restaurant owned by
the Guidi brothers in the early part of the
20th century. They came over
from the Barga, Tuscany area in Italy. The
restaurant was located at the
top end of Kilmarnock near the railway
bridges I believe. My grandfather,
Basilio was one of the brothers and I believe
he ran the chip shop in
Hurlford until his untimely death. I have
never managed to get an exact
location for the Kilmarnock restaurant but
feel someone out there might have
a photo. If anyone can help please contact me
at: removed@lycos.co.uk. Many
thanks, Marie Hawthorn xxx
Diane DeWitt 04. 07. 2007
Hi, I am Diane DeWitt and I am trying to
find information regarding my
great-great-grandfather JAMES WILLEY DICKIE
who I believe was born in Ayr or Ayrshire
around 1839 or 1840. He emmigrated to the
Boston, MA. and fought for the North during
the Civil War. At some point he married
ELIZABETH MCKEY, a Scotswoman. If you have
any information regarding him or his wife,
please contact me at: Email: dewittdiane@hotmail.com. Thank
you for your consideration.
Charlie Hubbard 19. 06. 2007
I'm so hoping someone can help me. I'm
trying to find information on my Great Great
Great Grandfather. This bit of information
came from a slip of paper in a family bible.
James Hepburn was born in Ayrshire, Scotland
12 Jan 1838. He married Margaret Lyon
Crichton in the states. She was from Dundee,
Scotland born 22 Nov 1840. Margaret Crichton
came to the United States in 1846 with her
family. In 1855 James Hepburn came to the
United States, it's unknown if it was alone
or with family. I can not find any
information on either of these two people
once I hit Scotland. Any little bit of
information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance, Charlie Hubbard "Blessed
Are The Cracked, For They Shall Let In The
Light." ~Groucho Marx~ Email: Sardonic@ezeeweb.com.
MARY SARAH (DAVEY) HAWES 15. 06.
2007
My two daughters, one daughter-in-law
& I are travelling to Scotland in
September. We would be interested to hear
from any decendants of my grandfather's or
grandmother's families. My grandfather was
David Herron, born at midnight June 21st,1876
at Balvaird. His father was Alexander Herron,
his mother Jane (Thomson) Herron; they were
maried on October 21st, 1853 at Kirkoswald,
County of Ayr. Grandpa's birth registry is
signed by "Wm Herron, Registrar" We also have
a copy of Grandma & Grandpa's marriage
register. Grandma was Mary Sneddon, born
November 1, 1875 at Girvan, Ayrshire. They
were married on March 11, 1898 at Kirkoswald.
Grandma's parents were William Sneddon &
Jane (McDougall) Sneddon. David &
Alexander Herron are said to be "woodsmen",
while William Sneddon was "gas. manager" at
Culzean, Kirkoswald. We think they emmigrated
to Canada in early 1904. We would be grateful
for any help we might get. Email: maryhawes@shaw.ca.
Glen Dobbie 09. 06. 2007
My family name is DOBBIE. After some
research I have found that the family roots
are in the Maybole/Kirkmichael area. I have
just about gone as far as I can tracing the
Family tree and would love to swap any info
with any Dobbie's still in the area. Did you
know we had a Lord Mayor in the Family?
Email: glen-d@tiscali.co.uk.
Mae Conlan Myers 12. 05. 2007
I was born in Darvel Aryshire (november
1947) My mum was Anne Richmond and my father
was John H. Truesdale. I still keep in touch
with a few family members, but am interested
in finding more. I am just starting to do a
family geneology. Let me know if we are
related. Mae Conlan Myers. Email: mae.myers@comcast.net.
James B Macclanahan 01. 05. 2007
Hello, I am looking for information on the
parents and other relitives of John
MacDonald. He was born in Ayr Scotland on 17
February 1854, and lived in Kilwinning. In
his daughters notes, she said his parents are
Noah MacDonald who was born in Scotland and
died around 1856,and Betsy (Barker) MacDonald
who was born in England and died around 1864.
Noah was a surgeon. John went to Edinbourgh
like his father and came to the U.S. in 1885.
In 1893 he married Ida Battel who work for
Clara Barten, the founder of the Red Cross. I
thank you in advance for any help you can
give me. Jim MacClanahan (I live in
Sacramento, California, USA) Email: jmacclanahan@sbcglobal.net.
Steve Selig 10. 04. 2007
Hello, I’m researching the American
naval architect Henry Eckford (1775 –
1832) and his various ship designs and
builds. He was born in Kilwinning, Scotland
then immigrated to Canada and later would
become America’s premier ship designer
during the War of 1812. He moved to Turkey in
1831 to build ships for the Sultan and died
in Constantinople (Istanbul) Turkey on
November 12, 1832. Any help with information
would be appreciated Thanks. Email: redtitan78@yahoo.com.
Gwen McCord 10. 04. 2007
My ansestors are from Ayr....Lots of
them...My Grand ma ma Jane Clinton was born
in Ayr 1873,...Her father Patrick Clinton was
born around 1840...died 1926 in Ayr, Brian
Clinton and Ann Stanley were his parents from
Ayr...I really doubt any long lost relatives
are left who may know of the family....My
great grandfather was said to be the Harbor
Master from Ayr....I suspect a pretty good
position at the time.....perhaps it's not
really true ...who knows?? As fate would have
it, my husband and I will be spending 4
nights inAyr starting on June 14, 2007.....I
wonder if there are folks/historians out
there who have a command of the names
mentioned....thank you Gwendolyn
McCord....from florida, USA. Email: gwenmccord@hotmail.com.
Donald Allen (Allan) 20. 03. 2007
I am looking for family descendants or
parents of Alexander Allan who lived
in Girvan, Ayrshire during the 1841 Census
and was born in 1806. His wife's
name is Jannet and she was born in 1811. They
had 6 children, one of which
was my great-grandfather, James, born in
1839, who came to America around
1863-1868 and settled in Red Bud, IL. If you
have any information concerning
this family, please let me know at. Email:
don.allen@navy.mil.
Maggie 18. 03. 2007
I have many Ancestors from Ayr. James
Brackenridge b. 1762, Ayr married Margaret
McDowell and had a son James ABT 1788. James
married Sarah McClure b. ABT 1804 Tarbolton.
Any information on this family gratefully
received. Email: maggiemay@onwight.net.
Pauline Hortle 05. 03. 2007
Hi I am from Tasmania, Australia and
seeking any information on Robert Craig born
about 1864 and his wife Annie Craig nee
Aitkin born about 1861. They were both born
in Ayrshire, Scotland and later came to
Australia. Their daughter Ann Roy was born on
2nd May 1887 and they lived in Lithgow, NSW,
Australia. Many thanks, Pauline. Email:
pauline.hortle@bigpond.com.
Jay Hoglund 28. 02. 2007
Hi! I am looking for genealogical
information on: My Great-great grandfather:
John Cunningham who died in 1846 in
Stewarton, Ayrshire, Scotland. He married
Elisabeth Reyburn on January 9, 1829, in
Stewarton, Ayrshire, Scotland. Their children
were named Alexander, Grizzell (Grace),
Elisabeth C., and John (my great
grandfather). My Great Grandfather: John
Cunningham was born on March 8,1834 in
Stewarton, Ayrshire, Scotland. He came to the
US in (or before) 1864. I have more
information on the descendents of the the
above, if anyone is interested. I would like
more information on the people listed above,
if it is available. Thanks! Email: jhoglun@burnsmcd.com.
Barbara Boyd Martin 27. 02. 2007
My Boyd ancestors emigrated from Scotland
to Northern Ireland - perhaps Ballybay -
probably in the mid-1700's. As nearly as I
can tell, Robert Boyd's family lived in
Ayrshire, or in that vicinity. A Presbyterian
minister, also Scottish, Dr. Thomas (?) Clark
went to America with his congregation, which
included the Boyds, in the late 1700's. They
were lumbermen in New York State, and by 1895
had migrated south to Pennsylvania. I have
many details about this Boyd branch after
they arrived in New York State, but haven't
yet determined their origin in Scotland. I'd
be grateful for any information. I realize
"Robert Boyd" is a common name - there are
many of them. Other names associated with
them in Central New York are Rowley,
Campbell, Ingersoll and Butler. Email:
boydmartin@peoplepc.com.
David Clark 22. 02. 2007
My grandfather, Robert Walker Emslie
Clark, deserted my grandmother in 1903
leaving a three year old son. He was never
heard of or seen again but I have
managed to trace his death certificate
showing that he died in Mauchline in
1950 aged 79 years. His address was given as
21 Beechwood Road, Mauchline.
It is just possible he used the name Robert
Walker as his marriage to my
grandmother was never anulled. If anybody
remembers the family I should be
very pleased to hear from them.. Email:
david.clark@bowleaze.me.uk.
Deane Gemmell 19. 02. 2007
I would like a bit of history about the
Templehouse Farm and the Thorn Farms in
Dunlop. My ancestors, the Gemmells seem to be
born and die at these locations for
centuries. Also, does anyone know where a
place called Dunish might be? My great
grandfather whose father was the last born at
Thorn Farm, has Dunish, Ayrshire, Scotland as
his birth place. Thanks much. Email: iamasara@comcast.net.
Melissa Seymour 18. 02. 2007
My grandmother, Betty Seymour nee. Armour
left me her collection of handwritten notes
for her family history. Her great great
grandfather Matthew Armour came to Australia
in 1841 with his wife Jean (nee. Nesbitt/
Nesbit) and their children. They were from
Fenwick and Louden, Ayrshire. I have since
found Matthew's father, Alexander who married
Alison Foulds. They were from "Tyburn" Alison
Fould's father was Allan Fowlds? and mother
was Mary Wallace. Alexander's father was also
Alexander from Kilmarnock b. 21 Dec, 1736 and
he married Margaret Young. His father was
James Armour who died 28 Mar 1757. James
married Janet Auld on 8 Dec 1726. Isn't the
internet marvelous! Matthew sailed from
Greenock and it took 3 months to travel to
Australia. It has taken me a few hours to
travel more than 300 years in time. I would
like to hear from any potential "relo's" back
in the old country to say a virtual cheers
and g'day to! Melissa Seymour. Email:
ausko22@hotmail.com.
Jessica Alderwood 16. 02. 2007
Hi, My name is Jessica Alderwood, I have
recently been trying to trace my family name,
Alderwood, and found that I have some
ancestors that have lived in Ayrshire, as far
as I know, my family and I are the only
Alderwoods left in the world, A.K.A. my
brother is the last male to pass the name on.
If anyone has any info. on the Alderwood
lineage, I would be extremely interested.
Email: cbaroud@actionsansfil.ca.
Sue Lawrence 25. 10. 2006
I am trying to trace my Family Tree back
further than Alexander WATT (b 24.4.1790) m
(1) Jean SHEDDON (d 1838). They farmed in the
Fenwick area and had at least nine children,
the eldest son also being Alexander WATT (b
5.8.1821) - my Great, Great Grandfather. I
believe Alexander married a Helen (or Ellen)
ORR after Jean Sheddon died and they seem to
have had at least four further children. I
have a note that suggests Alexander's parents
may have been Hugh WATT and Janet KIRKLAND -
but I have no proof and no details. Any help,
suggestions etc gratefully received Sue
Lawrence (nee Watt). Email: c.s.lawrence@btconnect.com.
Lois Bodsworth 24. 09. 2006
hi, my mums family all come from ayrshire.
I have a photo of my great great grandad,
Gilbert Brackenridge, standing outside of his
shop in ayrshire and the address is 45
Cassillis road, Ayrshire. I would like to
know what the shop is now used for, whether
it is now a house or another shop. If anyone
has any information about it or its current
owners that would be brilliant. When my
Gilbert owned it, it was called 'J & G
Brackenridge' and it was a grocers. Also, on
the other side of the family was a lady
called Margaret Mcnaught. She was my great
great gran. She had my great grandad, Hugh
campbell mcnaught, out of wedlock and was
disowned by the family and never seen again.
Hugh was brought up thinking his grandparents
were his parents. We dont know whether she
changed her name or where she lived. She gave
birth to Hugh in 1901 but her brith date is
unknown. His fathers last name was Campbell.
If anyone has any information it would be
much appreciated. thank you, LoisHear about
latest news and freebies first when you join
The Insider Club. Email: bod16@hotmail.com.
Sylvia McMillen 18. 09. 2006
Hi, I am looking for William McMullen he
was born in Scotland, not sure the town, not
sure the year, and not sure of his parents.
He died in 1820 in Kentucky. But I do know he
married on 12-25-1792 in Nelson County,
Kentucky (USA). To Sophia Kimbley Born 1774
in Northumberland County, Virginia (USA) and
she died in 1822. They had 8 children all
born in Kentucky (USA). William is my
ggggrand father. I have seen several spelling
of our name. McMullen, MacMullen, MacMillian,
McMillian, McMillan,McMillen. Does anyone
have any information on this line? Email:
SJWoosley@aol.com.
Lyn de Klerk 12. 09. 2006
Hi, I'm looking for any information about
ancestors and descendants of a David
Wightman. As far as I know David, was most
probably the son of John and Margaret
Wightman (nee McCartney), and was born 21
June 1854 in Kilbirnie, Ayr, Scotland. David
Wightman was possibly a policeman. David
married Elizabeth Quinn on 10 December 1880
in Dalmellington, Ayr, Scotland. Elizabeth
Quinn, daughter of Thomas and Martha Quinn
(nee Prendergast), was born 20 March 1861 in
Dalry, Ayr, Scotland. After their marriage
David and Elizabeth Wightman moved to
Lancashire, England and had about 10 children
before returning to Ayrshire in later life.
David Wightman most likely died 10 September
1922, and was buried 13 September 1992, in
Dalmellington, Ayr, Scotland. Elizabeth
Wightman most likely died 5 May 1946 and was
buried 8 May 1946, also in Dalmellington. Any
information on the above persons or their
ancestors and/or descendants would be
appreciated. Email: lyndeklerk@home.netspeed.com.au.
Jim Russell 05. 09. 2006
Hi, I am looking for any info of a Alfred
James Cochrane and his wife Elizabeth
Cochrane nee Dawson. Alfed died 7 October
1933 at Prestwick Ayr. Elizabeth died 20 July
1932. Alfred was also a Provost at Prestwick
from 1915 to 1919. They had 3 children Edith,
Alfred, & William Teaill Cochrane.
29. 09. 2006. Further to my postings 05.
09. 2006 re the Cochrane Family. Alfred James
Cochrane at the time of his passing (1933)
lived at 30 Main Street Preswick Ayr. The son
William Teaill Cochrane lived at 121a
Preswick Road Ayr, and the other son Alfred
died In France in W.W.I. If any one can help
please contact me.
Email: jimmag1@bigpond.net.au.
Krystle Neill 01. 09. 2006
My name is Krystle Neill from Washington
State. My sister, Rachelle, and I were
curious if we had any family left in Ayr
Scotland. Our great grandfather was born in
Ayr his name was Hugh Burns Neill born in
1865 he had a sister named Agnes Neill. Huge
had two daughters and their names were Merle
Neill and Agnes Neill. Email: NeillGirls2@aol.com.
Carolyn Langley 10. 08. 2006
I am a descandant of David Bryce from Ayr,
Scotland whose son William Bryce (born dec
12, 1773 in Ayr) and wife Mary Ellen Orr
Bryce (born June 9, 1774, daughter of James
Orr and Agnes Fulton) immigrated to the Union
District of South Carolina in the United
States in 1799. Their first daughter, Agnes
Bryce, was born in Ayr, Ayr, Scotland and
christened on February 9, 1794. Soon after
they moved to Lanark, Gorbals, Scotland where
three more children were born: Mary Bryce
(born October 18 1795), Thomas Jimison Bryce
(born July 23, 1797, and Elizabeth,
christened June 19, 1799.) If you are related
to any of this Bryce family, please contact
me as I am researching my genealogy
connections in Scotland. I currently live
near Carrollton, Georgia, USA where William
and Mary Bryce lived in 1827 where it is
believed they are buried near their youngest
son. Thank you for any assistance. Carolyn
Langley ggggg grandaughter of David Bryce
Email: langlec@mindspring.com.
Gillian Hamilton Pook Lawrence 24. 06.
2006
My name is Gillian Lawrence(maiden name
Pook) the daughter of Shena Hamilton and Alan
Walter Pook. I am interested in finding out
more about my mother's family. Her parents
were James and Mary Hamilton. She also has a
brother Stanley who married a Canadian girl
named Anne from Winnipeg, Manitoba. My
parents and grandparents immigrated to
Peterborough, Ontario Canada on October 22,
1966. I also have a brother named Christopher
James Pook. We still have some family in the
Ayrshire area, Jim and Edith Brown who live
in Symington; Bob and Maureen McCroskie (not
sure where they live, only have email
address). Both my grandfather and uncle were
very involved in Scottish music. In fact my
uncle had his own Scottish Country Dance band
call "Stan Hamilton and the Flying Scotsman"
I now live in Waterloo, Ontario Canada. I
recently met a "Hamilton" at my work place
and her family also comes from the Ayrshire
area; and has the name of James going back
through her family history. We are wondering
if we are related, many lines back. Both my
mother's parents were buried at St Quivox
church near the old Hannah Research Dairy.
There is a little stone cottage (which at
last report is still owned by, a woman who
breeds Corgi dogs. Mary Hamilton was only
interred there September of 2003. The funeral
was attended by my brother Christopher Pook,
Anne and Stan Hamilton. My parents, Shena and
Alan, are both deceased. Some of my father's
family Alan Pook spent some time in Troon
when growing up but they were originally from
Devon, England and had a dairy farm there at
one time. If you have any information to
share, please contact me at this email
address. Email: wlawrence000@sympatico.ca.
Rich Ebens 16. 06. 2006
I am trying to trace a John Smith - not an
easy name. Some information I have indicates
that he was born in Ayrshire 20 May 1781. I
do know that he died St. Stephens, New
Brunswick, Canada on 27 Dec 1834. Any
assistance would be appreciated. Email:
RmjEbens@verizon.net.
Patricia Kennedy Jewett 01. 05. 2006
Looking for information on Andrew Glass
and family who ran the Tam O' Sahanter Inn in
Ayr about 1870. Related to Elizabeth Glass
(his sister), William Kennedy
(brother-in-law) and Thomas Kennedy (his
nephew). Elizabeth died about 1870. Thomas
Kennedy came to the United States about 1880.
William Kennedy's date of death and location
unknown. Any information, suggestions or
reerrals appreciated. Thank you. Email:
pat@patriciajewett.com.
Scotty Roberge 24. 04. 2006
Looking for any record of James Magill,
born 1784, who married Elizabeth
Stewart/Stuart born 12 Oct. 1792. I know that
Elizabeth Stewart's father was John Alexander
Stewart. She had a sister Emily Stewart who
Married a William Lowery. James and Elizabeth
Magill emigrated to New York Mills New York
from Dromore , Co. Down Ireland in 1844.
Their children were William Alexander Magill,
born 1818, John Magill, born 1824, Ellen or
Eleanor Magill born 1826, Ann Jane Magill,
born 1829, Hugh Stewart Magill born 10 June
1830, Martin George Magill born 1833, David
Boyd Magill born 26 May 1836, Elizabeth
Magill born 1837. There was also a Margaret
Magill, either born earlier or died in
Ireland. This family was Presbyterian, they
were involved in the weaving business and
lived for a time at Quilly house in Dromore,
Co. Down Ireland. They came to the US on the
"ROCHESTER" I James Magill knew well a Samuel
Campbell from Ayrshire Scotland and was born
in 1809. Samuel Campbell came to New York
Mills NY in 1831. Does anyone out there
recognize this family? Email: Scotty Roberge
Roberge@pa.net.
Karen Hancock, 21. 04. 2006
I am looking for information on my
grandfather's family (John Hamilton, b.
1912), in or around Ayr. He emigrated to
Canada (around 1918) with his parents and
siblings, Robert, William, and others I can't
remember. About 30 years ago when my family
was living in Wales we took the three
surviving brothers up to Ayrshire to locate
old homesteads etc. I was too young to
remember much of what we found and my parents
have passed away. I do remember finding a
gravesite (in Troon?) for an Ann Hamilton,
who was a schoolteacher and possibly my
gggrandmother. I would appreciate any
information anyone might have on relatives in
the area. Email: klhancock@sbcglobal.net.
Barbara Rodenbach, 26. 02. 2006
Greetings from California, America. My
Scotish ancestors were from Kilbirnie Parish,
Ayrshire. They immigrated to America in the
late 1800s. My great grandfather's name was
Gavin Riddet and he married Jeannette Aitken
also from Kilbirnie. Other relatives had sir
names of Cowbray and MacGonegal. Are there
any Riddets in the Ayrshire area now, and did
the Riddets belong to a clan? Email: brodenbach@adelphia.net.
Josephine Wyatt, 22. 02. 2006
I am looking for any info re my HAMILTON
ancestors from Ardrossan/Stevenston area. My
gggmother Jane Hamilton FULTON who came to
QLD AU in 1870 was the granddaughter of Peter
or Patrick and Jane or Jean HAMILTON
[depending on which area] last found Greenock
in 1841. Peter's parents were John and
Margaret [SNODGRASS] HAMILTON of
Ardrossan/Stevenston area. John's parents
appear to be John and Mary [ARMOUR] HAMILTON
who had been in Argyll prior to Stevenston.
Kind regards Josephine from QLD AU. Email:
josephinefwy@aapt.net.au.
Pam Helm, 06. 01. 2006
Looking for information regarding James
McFadzen and Mary Ward. They had a
son James who is my greatgreatgreat
grandfather. I believe that James was 2
or 3 when his mother Mary married James.
The first James (1813 Coylton, Ayrshire)
Married to Mary Ward (1787 Ayrshire)were
married in Ayrshire. Their children were
James 1813, John 1814, William 1817, Jean
1819, Margaret 1821. These children were all
born in Ayrshire. Somewhere between 1821 and
1829 they moved to Argenteuil, Quebec, Canada
as Susanna was born there. My great
grandfather was born in Quebec and then moved
to Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. My great
grandfather James got married and my
grandmother was born. From Brandon, the
family moved to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
This is where I live. Well about an hour
northwest of Edmonton.
If any one has any information with
regards to any McFadzen I would love to hear
from you. Email Pam.Helm@gov.ab.ca.
Margaret Helen Harrison, 02. 01.
2006
My name is Margaret Helen Harrison. My dad
was Richard (Dick) Harrison of the
Catrine/Sorn Harrisons. My paternal
grandparents were Helen Buchanon Boyle
Harrison MacDonald and James (Jimmy) Harrison
of Catrine.
My grandfather was one of 13, so I know
there is someone out there!
My parents moved to Detroit, Michigan USA
in 1967, I was 7 years old. Both have
since passed away. I know I have family out
there.........hope to hear from some of
you. Email: mags4115@msn.com.
Kathy Lockhart Carter, 02. 12. 05.
Hi, I am a Lockhart. I am planning on
visiting Scotland in the near future and
would love to have some contact with a member
of the Lockhart family there in Ayrshire. My
lineage goes back to Scotland and I
understand that Ayrshire is the home to the
original Locard (Lockhart). I would love
hearing from some of my relatives. Email:
kack8152@yahoo.com.
Cindy Baker, 28. 11. 2005.
I'm looking for information on my Great
Grandmother. Her name is Margaret Allen
Porter. She was born in Ayrshire, Scotland.
She died 19-Jun-1965 in Hamilton, Ontario,
Canada. I'm not a hundred percent sure if she
had died in Hamilton, but that is all i've
got on that. She married Archibald Everett
Baker, who was from St. Osyth England. They
married on 26-Jun-1906. They had three sons
George, Melville and Wilson.
She also had 2 sisters and 3 brothers. I
only have two names Jack Porter &
Mrs. W. Fraser. I had heard from my father
that she was from a well-to-do
family. I would appreciate any information
sent.. Email: bluewolf7@gmail.com.
Avril Mortellite, 20. 11. 2005.
My family is from Ayr. I am trying to find
my cousins since we have lost
touch over the years. Sharon Carson (maiden
name) and Ian Carson. My Uncle, John Carson,
and my Aunt, Sadie Conlin. My name is Avril
Mortellite (maiden name Avril Conlin
Macdonald Smith) and I live in the USA. I
also have lost touch with my cousin Roger
Conlin who moved away from Ayr many years
ago.
The other family I would like to get in touch
with is the MacSwan family,originaly from
Paisley. Email: AMortel891@aol.com.
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