Ayrshire Genealogy /
Relatives
Most of the people to
emigrate from Ayrshire settled
in America, Australia and
Canada. If you are looking to
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Records of Births, Deaths
and Marriages dating back to
1855, in South Ayrshire, are
held in four Registration
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who will be happy to offer
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& contacts: www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk.
Old Parish Records date from
1553 to 1854.
Births Deaths and Marriages
information for North Ayrshire
from 1855 - present day,
website: www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk.
Old Parish Records date from
1553 to 1854.
Births Deaths and Marriages
information for East Ayrshire
from 1855 - present day,
website: www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk.
Old Parish Records date from
1553 to 1854.
East Ayrshire is from
Kilmarnock to Cumnock in the
east.
North Ayrshire is from
Irvine to Largs in the
north.
South Ayrshire is from Troon
and Ayr to Ballantrae in the
south.
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Mary Jane Small /Ayrshire/
17. 04. 2022
My grandmother, Mary Jane
Small (Fairfield), was born in
Ayrshire in approximately 1891
and died in Canada in 1940. She
lived in Belfast, Ireland
between 1898 and 1913. Her
mother's name was Jane Small,
although she remarried with
David Fairfield in Belfast in
1898. I am searching for the
Small family in Scotland, and
do not know her birth father's
first name. I can be contacted
by email at: judy123@shaw.ca
Doris Cooper /Ayr &
Prestwick/ 05. 04. 2022
I am trying to trace my
family history. I only have a
few names and I'm not proving
very successful on ancestory
and was wondering if you could
help. My grandmother was born
in Scotland and lived at 9
Charlotte Street Ayrshire. Her
name was Doris Cooper
30/04/1932 and she was raised
by her mother Jean Cooper and
her aunt Sarah Ellen Cooper. We
know they lived at this address
for some years but that is all
we know. If you have any
information about any of these
people-DOB, family names etc, I
would be most grateful if you
could help. I know Doris moved
to 6 fullerton Road, Prestwick
when they married in late
1950's... possibly 1958. His
name was Jesse Bowlder Wilson.
We have some information on him
but is her history we are
intretsed in. I know her family
had military background with
her grandad being in Scots
Guards but again, I don't have
dates nor his name. Kind
Regards, Pippa. Email: pippawilson1989@hotmail.co.uk
David Auld /Irvine / 29.
03. 2022
I’m trying to locate my
brother David Auld, born in
Irvine on or about June 15 1958
to Agnes Auld, wife of Sam
Auld. Any contact info would be
appreciated. Email: tomauld24@gmail.com
Joseph Murray /Irvine / 29.
03. 2022
I am trying to trace my
brother last known to be living
in Irvine Scotland, his name is
Joseph Murray married to
Margaret, Two sons Colin Murray
and John Murray. My name is
Allen McLeod Murray born
Glasgow now living in perth
Scotland. Contact number 07561
317 356. Email: lindaparsons2010@hotmail.co.uk
John Allen /Ayrshire / 21.
02. 2022
John Allen born about 1803
from Ayrshire. I’m trying to
find information on my great
great grandfather JohnAllen.
According to my Aunt Bessie’s
autobiography, John Allen was
born in Ayrshire, Scotland and
came to America during the
civil war. John received his
education in Scotland and
taught school in Pikeville, TN.
He married Liza Pendergrass
Gregory and they had one child
Rosa Lee Allen. Email: janey257@gmail.com
Jonty Wilson/Ayr / 02. 02.
2022
Trying to track down
information about my great
grandfather, Jonty Wilson, who
died in Ayr in about 1970. He
was a miner. We know the name
Hoggins was associated with him
but we're unsure why exactly.
He has a daughter named Jane
(Jean) who married John
Couhgtrie. I'm afraid that's
all we have – any help greatly
appreciated! Elliott Haworth,
London. Email: elliott.haworth@gmail.com
James Duncan/Helen
Bryan/Maybole / 13. 01.
2022
Researching James DUNCAN,
illegitimate son of James
DUNCAN and Helen BRYAN who was
baptised in Maybole, Ayrshire,
Scotland 3 Mar 1822. James
moved to London prior to
1845.
James married Mary WILLIAMS
St Marylebone Middlesex 14
August 1845. Kirk Session
records say James Snr was a
Merchant in 1821/22. Nothing
further known about him. Mother
Helen according to census
records was born Maybole but no
record found. Helen married
John PATON in Maybole 1833.
Issue from this union was Hugh
1833, Helen 1835 and John 1837.
Helen died 1866 in Maybole.
Death certificate gives her
father as .?... BRYAN, Inn
Keeper and mother as Jane Bryan
(MS McGILL).
No record or Kirk Session
record ever found re parents.
It has been suggested that Jane
may have been born Maybole 1772
as Jean McGILL (McDill)
daughter of Thomas McGILL and
Agnes McNAB but no proof of
this.
Seeking assistance with any
details relating to above
mentioned people. Would so like
to confirm grandparents of
James so that I may venture
further back in time. Contact
Terry via email at: denerry@bigpond.com.au
Agnes Thom / Dalrymple /
05. 01. 2022
I am looking for information
on my 3rd Great Grandmother,
Agnes Thom (nee Mitchell) She
married William Thom. She died
in Pickering Ontario Canada on
September 7 1859. She is buried
with her daughter Janet and her
husband William. She may have
been born on February 7 1809 at
the Dalrymple Parish in East
Ayrshire Scotland. I am hoping
to find birth records, records
of her siblings and parents,
marriage records, emigration
records etc. Thank you SO much,
Shelley. You can email me at.
Email: slgosse@gmail.com
Jane McConnachie / Patna /
05. 01. 2022
My great grandmother, Jane
McConnachie 17/06/1901 was born
at 134 Lethamhill, Patna. She
was illegitimate and the
daughter of Jane Gilmour
McConnachie (born 1884)- father
unknown. I'm informed via
family mythology that she ended
up in Kilmarnock and may have
been known a Jeanie Hyslop. She
has a son, James McConnachie,
in 1922 at Galston - my
grandfather. He was also
illegitimate and was raised by
his great uncle James
McConnachie (born 1881 and a
coal miner on the Hill at
Patna).y grandfather never knew
or met his mother. It was never
disclosed who his father was. A
sea of time has passed and our
family would like to fill in
some of the history before the
echoes disappear completely. If
anyone has information, no
matter how scant or sensitive,
Any help is appreciated, please
contact me at. Email: james.mcconnachie74@gmail.com
James Campbell / Ayrshire /
20. 11. 2021
Does anyone have any info on
my 4th great grandfather, James
Campbell born 22 February 1819
in Ayrshire. He was in the Army
and sent to Kingston Ontario to
quell the Kingston rebellion.
He was born on the above date.
He died in Niagara Falls,
Ontario March 24, 1871. Email:
jfcsoup@gmail.com
Henry McGill / Stevenston /
25. 07. 2021
I am seeking information
regarding Henry McGill. He
lived in Stevenston, Scotland.
He came to American as a young
man and then worked and brought
over his parents and 13 bothers
and sisters. That is all I
know. I am his grand-daughter,
daughter of Peter John McGill,
his son. My dad was born in New
Jersey and the family moved to
Oak Cliff, Tx at some point
when dad was a young child. I
do not know Henry’s parent’s
names or any history other than
he was born and lived in
Stevenston. Hope someone knows
his family. I would really like
to take my daughter to visit
Stevenston. Both my
grand-father and father have
passed away and really want to
share with my daughter family
history. Thanks, Shelby. Email:
shelby.mcgill@cyxtera.com
Mr James Mc Anally / Ayr /
25. 07. 2021
My name is John Said, and I
reside in Wagga Wagga New South
Wales In Australia. Many years
ago some items belonging to Mr
James Mc Anally came into my
possession in Sydney
approximately 40 plus years
ago. At the time I was unable
to find or locate the owner, as
I was going through my office
cleaning up I came across the
items again which has led me to
writing this email. I am
writing here as for some small
chance that someone might still
know his family as I would love
to return the small items to
the family overseas or here is
Australia. To assist in finding
his descendants information I
have is listed below;
Name: James Mc Anally
DOB; 4 January 1922
Location; Ayr / Scotland
Fought in the World War 2
Army Number; 2766222
Enlisted; 18/2/1941
Height; 5’5 and a half
inches
Weight; 130.5 lbs.
Distinctive marks; Small scare
right temple
Worked ; South Western Area
Fire Brigade Comprising The
Counties of Ayr, Dumfries,
Kirkcudbright and Wigtown and
the Burghs of Ayr, Kilmarnock
and Dumfries (this information
was taken from a letter from
the Fire master dated
5/9/1957).
From 18/10/1948 - 21/8/1952
Migrating to Australia
Mother; Rachael Mc Anally 33
Elba Street Ayr
Any assistance would be greatly
appreciated. Email: havashed@gmail.com
Brodie (Kirk)Patrick /
Dalry / 11. 07. 2021
Seeking information
regarding the parents and any
siblings of Brodie (Brody)
Kirkpatrick, born possibly May
1806 in Dalry. A 1970 family
history states that Brodie
married Elizabeth Muir Anderson
on 20 October 1833, by the
Reverend Anderson in Ayrshire,
Scotland. The same history
states that Elizabeth was born
in the Renfrenshire area of
Scotland near Edinburg. He is
said to have dropped the "Kirk"
from his last name and was
known as Brodie Patrick. Brodie
purportedly was a miner by
trade, and in 1834, the family,
which would have included
Brodie, Elizabeth, and their
infant son John, immigrated to
Nova Scotia to the town of
Pictou. They eventually settled
in Allegany County, Maryland.
Email: krlarson1985@yahoo.com
McTaggarts Maybole &
Dalmellington / 05. 07.
2021
I’ve been able to trace my
3x Great Grandfather Patrick B
McTaggart who moved to Maybole
with his wife Isabella O’Neil
from Cork, Ireland, sometime
before the birth of their first
child in 1821… they had a son,
Edward, who lived in
Dalmellington where he lived in
54 Waterside Row before the
family immigrated to Australia
in 1862. Wondering if anyone
has connections with this
family or know more about the
McTaggarts immigration from
Ireland?: Email: cam@selwood.me
Thomson / Monkton &
Prestwick / 03. 06. 2021
I have been able to trace my
Thomson family ancestry to
David Thomson who was born in
1738 in Monkton and Prestwick,
Ayrshire. Scotland. He married
Francissa Boyle. 4 kids, Jean,
John (my ancestor), David and
Janet. His mother and father
are unknown. I would be
interested to know his parents
and the family line going
forward from there. Thanks
Stephen Pratt: Email: sjpmft1@gmail.com
McCall/Kerr / Dalmellington
/ 17. 05. 2021
Looking for any information
on Margaret Kerr. I only have
her marriage to David McCall in
1813. They had five
children....John Gilbert
Margaret Hugh and Jean between
1814 and 1824. Another child
(David) was born in 1825 and
although his death certificate
has David and Margaret as his
parents, I cannot find a birth
for him with those parents, and
suspect it’s been wrongly
transcribed, or wrong
information given. I have a
birth for David with the same
father different mother.
Margaret was probably born
about 1790ish in Dalmellington,
as her husband was born in
1794. Her death was probably
around 1824. Any info would be
gratefully received. Please
contact me on: fthomson05@hotmail.com
Galt/Malcolm / Ayrshire /
17. 05. 2021
My great-great grandfather
was adopted in about 1811. His
birth parents were Captain
William Galt born in Ayrshire
and Jean (Or Jane) Malcolm born
4 February 1781 in Irvine. They
both died between 1807 and
1811. I would like to know the
names of William’s parents and
where they might be buried.
William and Jean were married 3
February 1789 in Irvine,
Ayrshire, Scotland. My DNA
matches descendants of John
Galt (23 Aug 1717 — 1793) and
Agnes Margaret Allan (1722-30
April 1778). Their son William
adopted the orphaned children
of William & Jean. Family
tradition said that the two
Williams were first cousins.
Any assistance that you can
offer will be greatly
appreciated. Mary Trumbull.
Email: marysuetrumbull@gmail.com
Leitch/McAllister / Ayr /
08. 05. 2021
I am looking for any
information on the Leitch and
McAllister families of Ayr.
John Leitch (spelled Leech) a
Taylor, married Katharine
McAllister 22 October 1766 in
Ayr They had: Archibald 1769,
Rachel 1771, Margaret 1773,
Mary 1775 and John 1778 all
baptised in Ayr surname spelled
Leech. John's death occurred 22
February 1802 aged 62 and he is
listed as Pale Town drummer
disease Wasting parish of Ayr
spelled as Leitch. I would like
to find John's and Katharine's
Baptisms and when Katharine
died. I don't know if they were
born in Ayr. I have been unable
to trace the children except
for John who married in 1803 in
Glasgow Elizabeth (Bethia)
Laurie dau of George Laurie
Merchant of Glasgow. It was his
grandson John who emigrated to
Australia. Any assistance would
be gratefully received.
Marianne. Email: marianne@rmyoung.ie
William King / Stewarton /
18. 04. 2021
Could some-one please help:
*William King* (his parents
William John King 1754-1816,
Died Scroggiemill Stewarton and
Mary Aitken 1760-1847), married
*Elizabeth Wilson *(parents
James Wilson Christened
27.04.1760 and Janet
Gray/Grey-they married
15.01.1785 in Stewarton) on 07
June 1816 in Stewarton.
Elizabeth born in Stevenson,
Ayrshire, they had 2 children.
William then married Margaret
McKillp who was born in
Cladock, Kilbride, Arran. I am
a descendant who lives in NZ.
Their son James went to live in
Hobart Tasmania. Would like
information on James siblings,
well anything really would be
wonderful Sharon Ross Napier
NZ. Email: norahs.ross@gmail.com
Blackford / Ayrshire / 14.
03. 2021
Trying establish
documentation for my family
tree. Martin Anthony Blackford
was allegedly born in Ayrshire
Scotland in 1729. His father
was Benjamin Blackford. It is
told, that Benjamin Blackford
fought in the Battle of
Culloden in 1746. Benjamin,
along with a large number of
officers were confined in
Warwick Castle. It is said
Benjamin scratched his name so
deeply into the wall, it was
still visible in the early
1900's. He was then banished.
He went to New Jersey, where
Martin and the rest of the
family followed. All this is
just a story right now. I am
looking for any and all
information, documentation,
etc. that will prove any of
this. Thanks for any help you
can provide. Gary Blackford
USA. Email: gblackford52@gmail.com
Mcglashen / Kilmarnock /
14. 03. 2021
Looking for information on
William and Margaret Mcglashen
Born 1839 1840 and immigrated
to the USA probably Boston in
1860. My Great Grandfather from
Kilmainock Scotland was Thomas
Barrie McGlashen. Email:
tom_mcglashen@yahoo.com
Bell / Stevenson / 16. 02.
2021
My Great Grandfather Charles
Bell Married a Girl from
Stenvenson early 1900 , not
sure about the date, she was
from a good family called Boyd,
Dunlop, She was called Julia
Dunlop and came from a good
family The family disowned her
because of the age difference ,
if you could please try and
find out any info that could
help me that would be great.
Best regards James Bell. Email:
jimbell1953@hotmail.com
Walker / Dalry / 16. 02.
2021
Looking for ancestral
generations preceding their
Births Resided in Dalry before
they immigrated to USA. I Have
a Scotland's people that ID
Robert's family thru
Grandparents Robert Walker
1770–1845 Margaret McDonald
1775– Robert Paden “Fisters”
Walker Coal Miner B:14 Nov 1833
ToronYard Toll, Kilwinning,
Ayrshire, Scotland D:26 SEP
1909 Braidwood, Will, Illinois,
USA Marriage 9 Sept 1854 •
Dalry, Ayrshire Lillias
"Lillie" Kilpatrick (1835–1908)
Lillias "Lillie" Kilpatrick
1835–1908 BIRTH 30 NOV 1835 •
Stevenston, Ayrshire, Scotland
DEATH 27 SEP 1908 • South
Wilmington, Grundy County,
Illinois, United States of
America 2nd great-grandmother
When Lillias "Lillie"
Kilpatrick was born on November
30, 1835, in Stevenston,
Ayrshire, Scotland, her father,
James, was 36, and her mother,
Anne Haddow, was 36. Any
Ancestry on her side of family
anyone can share?? Thanks Rob N
Looking for Ancestors that
precede My ggrandfather. Census
says William was born in
Ireland as was Agnes. No Idea
where. Finding nothing in Irish
records, do not know where to
start (Antrim??) Robert
Alexander (Coal Miner) was born
on October 24, 1873, Dalry,
Ayrshire, Scotland the son of
Agnes Gemmell and William
Alexander. He married Lizzie
Walker in 1903 in Grundy,
Illinois. Elizabeth Walker and
he had one daughter together.
He died on January 9, 1941, in
South Wilmington, Illinois, at
the age of 67, and was buried
in Braceville, Illinois.
Thanks, Robert G Nielsen. I
have a number of Photos. Email:
rniels@comcast.net
Graham / Dunlop / 16. 02.
2021
My gran was born on
Muirhouse farm in Dunlop. She
was born in 1933 6th April on
the farm to a mother named
Christina Graham whos fathers
name was George Cunninghame
Graham and mother was named
Christina Martin Graham They
all worked on the farm. She has
no information on who her
father could be as she was
given away at 2days old and
spent her young years in
Glasgow city. My gran was also
named Christina and has this
name to this day she was given
away at 2days old and theres no
information reguarding this.
Apparently this was quite the
scandal in the area and was
hoping this would jog some
memories for our family. Email:
Linseybyars@icloud.com
Andrew Barclay / Ayrshire /
02. 02. 2021
I’m searching for my great
grandfather who was born in
Scotland in May 1863 (or at
least in 1863) and emigrated to
the US approximately 1880. I’ve
narrowed down my search to
about 3 Andrew Barclays - one
is listed in Ayrshire. I would
be so grateful to find him and
know his family and the place
he was born. He died in
Chicago, Il on November 1,
1909. Kelly Barclay Deterding.
Email: heatherhillfloral@gmail.com
Grahams / Maybole / 29. 01.
2021
I am trying to locate any
Grahams who can trace their
family to Maybole area before
1800. Bob Graham. Email:
bobgrahambook-keeping.co.uk
Lawson / Irvine / 03. 01.
2021
I'm desperately looking to
find my Uncle, Aunt and 4
cousins. My name is Heather
Lawson (only daughter of
Charles and Alice Lawson). My
darling Daddy was very active
in Freemasonry; that was his
birth right. My parents moved
to America in 1971 to make a
better life (financially) for
myself and my 3 older brothers,
William Graham Lawson, Ian
Charles Lawson and Bruce Robert
Gordon. My paternal
Grandmother's name was Mary.
The woman I acknowledge as my
maternal grandmother was my
Granny Rose (and her beloved
husband, my Pappa Jack, I
considered my grand dad). My
daddys first cousin (also his
best friend) was James Muir and
his wife Lynn. It would be
greatly appreciated if someone
can give anyone in my family my
contact information. I can get
in touch with anyone of my
family. I'm all alone since my
parents have now gone to be
together in Heaven. My
telephone number is
201-725-8640 (my cell in the
U.S. - in New Jersey). I truly
appreciate all replies that
will result in my family
reconnecting. SCOTLAND FOREVER!
All this lassies love - Heather
Ann Lawson. Email: awesomehbomb0430@gmail.com
Rankin / Ayrshire / 05. 12.
2020
I am a Rankin by birth and
administrator of the Rankin DNA
Project. Many of the Rankin
project members (not all of
whom are genetically related)
believe their ancestors
migrated to America straight
from Ayrshire, or else from
Ayrshire to Ireland and then to
the colonies. I am trying to
locate a Rankin who is
interested in his/her Rankin
family history and who is
willing to talk about Ayrshire
Rankins. Website
William Brown / Kilmarnock
? / 13. 11. 2020
I have many generations who
are from living in Ayrshire,
SCOT, Most are from Kilmarnock
or close by but I have hit a
wall with William Brown
(1729-1822). He was born either
in Kilmarnock/Old Cummock or
Riccarton, Ayrshire. His wife
was Ann Crichton/Creichton
(1732-1825). I know his parent
were James Brown and Anna
Symont/Symond but I cannot find
anything else about them.
Email: glenrda@aol.com
David Gibson / Kilmarnock /
31. 10. 2020
I am trying to track down my
family history. My great
grandfather, David Gibson was
born in Kilmarnock around June
1873 to William Gibson and
Agnes Baird (we think). He
moved to and married in South
Africa. I am looking for more
information on his parents - my
great great grandparents. Any
advice on where to look or
access information would be
very helpful. Many Thanks
Michele Email: micheleliebenberg@hotmail.com
John Montgomerie / West
Kilbride / 20. 08. 2020
I am trying to identify the
John Montgomerie who married
Grizzel Boyd in West Kilbride
in 1704. Many on Ancestry.com
(including myself) initially
had him as Governor John
Montgomerie who for a time was
appointed Governor of New York
prior to American Independence
and was a descendant of the
Montgomerie Earls of Eglinton.
But now I do not believe this
is the case. All Montgomerie
histories and Scottish Peerage
records identify only his
marriage to Lady Mary
Carmichael and one daughter
from that marriage who
predeceased him. I do believe
the John Montgomerie who
married Grizell is very likely
related to the Earls of
Eglinton as both he and Grizell
Boyd are identified on the
marriage record as being from
the Little Isle of Cumbray
(modern spelling Cumbrae) which
was owned by the Montgomerie
Earls of Eglinton and also had
a strong population of Boyds.
Any assistance would be greatly
appreciated. Bernard. Email:
berlo2@bigpond.com
Margaret Roxburgh /
Kilmarnock / 20. 10. 2020
I am trying to find
information on Margaret
Roxburgh who married John Rowat
on 29th Dec 1871. Two of their
children died in December 1874
in Kilmarnock, Ayshire. I am
working on my family tree and I
was wondering if anyone had
information on the two children
who died. I found it
interesting that both children
died 4 days apart one on 21st
December 1874 and another 25th
Dec 1874. I have tried to find
information myself but with no
luck. I do remember years ago
getting an email from someone
with information about them and
that was there was a house fire
but I lost a lot of information
from my computer. Any
information would be much
appreciated thankyou. Regards
Diane Neill. Email: dianen@live.com.au
James Morton / Ayrshire /
08. 08. 2020
Hi - my Grandfather was
named James Morton (aka James
Morton Young) and I believe he
was born in 1907 in Ayrshire
(perhaps Newmilns or area). He
was, apparently adopted by the
“Young” family and had a sister
called “Annie Young”. I would
really like to get to the
bottom of the story in why he
was adopted. My Grandfather
named his real mother and
father in his marriage
certificate of 1931 as being
James Morton and Agnes Morton
(maiden name “Dunsmuir”).
Really hoping to find someone
who can shed some light on this
as I always thought his side of
the family was untraceable
until I found a copy of his
marriage certificate naming his
real parents. This means that
my genealogy comes from the
Morton family and I am really
hoping to find someone who
knows the story. Thanks. Louise
Rennie. Email: lmrennie@telus.net
William Mckie / Cumnock /
08. 08. 2020
Looking for information on
William McKie who migrated to
Chile in 1853 with him
originating from the area of
Comlic, Cumnock or Auchinleck.
Could someone from the area
give me information on how to
find out more about this
family. I have a lot of
information I can share. Email:
santiago.mackay@gmail.com
Mary Ross / Ayr / 27. 07.
2020
Hello - I am working on my
family tree and hoping to find
information on my wife’s
grandmother Mary Ross. She was
born in 1904 in Ayr, Ayrshire,
Scotland. She moved with her
parents John Ross and Elizabeth
Crawford to Winnipeg Canada
around 1910-1916. We’d like to
learn about the Ross/Crawford
families in Ayr and any
potential relatives still
there. You can reach me by
e-mail at cr0938@ymail.com.
Yes, that’s a “Y’ and not a “G”
in my e-mail. Thank you for
reading and reaching out.
Charlie Robinson. Email:
cr0938@ymail.com
Daniel McCabe / Kilbirnie /
27. 07. 2020
I would like some
information in relation to
Daniel McCabe born: 1872
Kilbirnie, Ayrshire Married:
Margaret Creeley 1893 Irvine.
In 1901 they were living in 90
Mains Road Beith, Ayrshire with
2 children Felix and John. I am
unable to find their death
records. I have information
that they did not emigrate. Any
information would be helpful
Robyn McCabe - Australia.
Email: anunaka4580@hotmail.com
Robert Elliot / Craigie /
17. 07. 2020
Trying to find details of my
5thGGF Robert Elliot who
married Janet Wardrob born ant
1776. They were married on 12
Oct 1798 at Craigie,
Ayrshire... looking for details
of Roberts Parents, date and
place of birth? I live in the
Falkland Islands so am a bit
out off the way. From. Jock
Elliot. Email: elliot@horizon.co.fk
Thomas Cannon of Saltcoats
/ 17. 07. 2020
I am searching for the
Ayrshire family of my
grandfather, John Cannon’s
brother Thomas Cannon. Thomas
Cannon was born on 21st
December 1893 in Bray, County
Wicklow, Ireland. He was the
son of James Canna/Cannon and
Mary Keegan. James & Mary had 4
children. James died in Bray in
1897, the year after my
grandfather was born, and Mary
died in 1943 in Ireland. Their
surname is variously recorded
as Canna, Kenna & Cannon.
Children of James Canna/Cannon
& Mary Keegan 1) John James
Joseph Cannon. Born about 1889,
died of TB in 1906, Bray,
Ireland 2) Mary Jane Cannon.
Born 1891, died of TB in 1908,
Bray, Ireland. 3) Thomas
Cannon. Born 21st December
1893, Bray, Ireland. 4) John
Cannon (my grandfather) born
1896, Bray, Ireland. Enlisted
as a Royal Marine & survived
WW1. Returned to Ireland &
married Elizabeth Vance in 1920
in Bray, Ireland. Moved to
Scotland, where he became a
policeman, before migrating to
Western Australia in 1924,
where he remained for the rest
of his life. John & Elizabeth
had three children: Lilian (
1926 - 2019), Ronald William (
1928 - 2015) and Benedicta
Cannon ( 1930 - 2013). I am the
daughter of Ronald William
Cannon. Information given to me
from my late aunt Sr Benedicta
Cannon (she was a nun in the
Order of St Joseph of the
Apparition) was that Thomas
Cannon left Ireland and went
first to live in Glasgow, where
he worked in the mines. He
married, moved to Saltcoats,
where he had four children
(names are perhaps Mary,
Sheila, Jack & Tom.) Benedicta
Cannon’s sister Lilian (married
name Bowden) visited family
members of Thomas in Scotland
1976. My research into the
Cannon family is missing this
branch & I would love to
complete their story. I am more
than happy to pass on what I
have done so far to any of
Thomas’s family and
descendants.. Email: philip.burns@optusnet.com.au
John Murdock / Ayrshire /
01. 07. 2020
Hi I am trying to find out
more about my relative John
Murdock who was born 15 Oct
1828 at Drakemyre, North
Ayrshire and married Elizabeth
Elliot from Lincolnshire
England. If anyone has more
information would like to hear
from you. Roger. Email:
supre2000@yahoo.com
McCrindle Family tree / Ayr
/ 22. 06. 2020
I'm trying to get
information on my Grampa George
McCrindle born 12/06/1909 in
Ayr he had 2 children from his
first marriage in 20/06/1933 in
Irvine to an Elizabeth Gilmour
Muir Findlay Wilson born
04/03/1914. They adopted a
Catherine McNair Wilson Clark
on the 03/05/1945. They also
had two children of their own
my dads half sisters. My Dad
remembers them being Called
Jessie, Rena and Betty. Jessie
was born 9th October 1933 and
Betty was born 22nd August
1939. Anymore information on
the sisters and their mum would
be greatly received. Thankyou
George McCrindle. Email:
gmccrindle@gmail.com
John Shaw / Kilwinning /
22. 06. 2020
I am looking for the birth
records for John Shaw who was
born in roughly 1849- 1851 in
Kilwinning to Thomas Shaw and
Mary McIntyre. 1851 Census has
him at Kyle, Ayreshire. 1861 in
Kilwinning as a drawer of coal,
He immigrated to NZ aboard the
Viola in 1866 he is my Great
Great Grandfather. He came to
Australia and married Margaret
Syme in Wallsend New South
Wales where a lot of the
Ayreshire people came to for
the mining. Margaret's father
was killed in a mine explosion.
Any information on this Shaw
line would be greatly
appreciated. I believe that
there are still many Shaw's
that live in Kilwinning today!!
Email: Joanne.Brown@allambicare.org
Bells and Hutchisons /
Ayrshire / 22. 06. 2020
1869 in Cambusnethan in
Lanarkshire John Hutchison m
Catherine Bell Catherine's
father Duncan Bell had died in
a pit accident in Wishaw in
1849. This Duncan Bell left a
family and a pregnant wife,
Mary ( ms Nichol ) [ She named
the child Duncan, after his
late father ] Amongst John and
Catherine Hutchison's large
family in Carluke was Duncan
Hutchison b 1872 1891 Carstairs
Duncan Hutchison 19 was in
Carstairs 1898 Duncan Hutchison
m Grace F Paterson in Carluke
1906 a son Duncan Bell
Hutchison was born in Dalziel
1933 Duncan Bell Hutchison
married Elizabeth Robertson in
Kilmarnock 1997. Duncan Bell
Hutchison died in Prestwick age
90, mother's ms Paterson
Interesting how the family kept
the Bell name going. I think
all this ties together, but I
would welcome any more flesh on
the bones. Obviously being on
the Ayrshire site, looking at
the Kilmarnock/Prestwick
connection, but any views
welcome. Peter Aikman. Email:
peterraikman@btinternet.com
Maxwell / Ayr / 09. 05.
2020
I am looking for Any info
about the parents of Alexander
Maxwell (possibly born about
1663 )who marries Margaret
Couttert (Born possibly 1666 )
in Ayr Scotland on the 23 Feb
1691. They then have a son John
born about 1700. Any help would
be greatly appreciated. Kind
regards Alan Maxwell. Email:
wandshoppe@outlook.com
Walker or Alexander / Dalry
/ 16. 01. 2020
Looking for info on Walker
and / or Alexander clan who
lived in Dalry and emigrated to
the USA. Can you please help me
with any birth or residence
info regarding my Great
Grandmother/Grandfather from
Dalry? Elizabeth K Walker, Den
Dalry Ayrshire, born Dec 29,
1877. Father Robert Walker
married to Lillias Kilpatrick
Robert Alexander Born Oct 24,
1873. Dalry, Ayrshire,
Scotland. Father William
Alexander, Mother Agnes Gemmell
Possible addresses 12 Brick Row
Or. 2 Peesweep Row, Dalry. We
are planning a trip there sit
week in September, any info
would help to look for lost
relatives. Thanks in advance
Rob Nielsen. Email: rgnielse@gmail.com
Michael King, Prestwick? /
24. 10. 2019
I am working on my family
tree and I am trying to trace
relatives of my 1st cousin 2x
removed. He was a Michael King,
born 1909 in County Clare,
Ireland. Michael we believe
married a woman from Northern
Ireland and had 5 children born
in Ayrshire, Prestwick perhaps
, names of 4 of these are
Brian, Tom, Charles and Ellen.
Births of the children were in
the 1940's/50's. We believe
based on information in old
family letters that Charles
lived in Australia at some
point. Brian. Email:
bryan2609@yahoo.co.uk
Mcmillan & Logan, Ayr /
11. 10. 2019
I have been researching the
Mcmillan and Logan family in
Ayr with a date of birth for
Marion Mcmillan 1715 . The
birth of the father of her 12
children is Hugh Logan , date
of birth is Aug 1759 .
Baptismal dates are listed for
the children are listed in
Family Search. They are my 6th
great grandmother and great
grandfather father, I am not
finding any information before
1715. I would like to learn
more about them. I am hoping to
learn more to them. Any help us
appreciated. thank you. Email:
sunflowerz808@gmail.com
Nathaniel Peebles,
Ballantrae / 11. 10. 2019
My ancestry trail here in
Canada leads to a settlement in
New Richmond, Bonaventure
Quebec of early settlers from
Scotland. In 1840 two brothers
William and John Peebles came,
later followed by several of
their other siblings. Their
parents, Nathaniel Peebles (
1781-1853 ) (1781- ) and Agnes
Brown remained in the hometown
of Ballantrea and I think their
son Andrew Peebles remained as
well. I cannot get further than
the parents. I have researched
through ancestry.ca, Scotland’s
people etc and records are nil
to find out who Nathan and
Agnes’s parents were. I think I
found a baptismal record for
record that indicates his
father may have been Nathaniel
as well. I also cannot find
records for the first Peebles
to go to Canada. As so many
came in a large group there
must have been someone scouting
it out at first. Any help is
appreciated. Thanks. Phil
Peebles. Email:
peebles7@sympatico.ca
C.T. Wilson, Ayr / 04. 10.
2019
I am seeking information on
C.T. Wilson, Boot and
Shoemaker, Ayr. I have a pair
of children's shoes he made
around 1850. I found him in a
list of citizens of Ayr. I
don't know his birthdate, etc.
I'm just interested in anything
I can find about him. The
original label inside the
little shoes reads: C.T.
Wilson, Boot and Shoemaker,
Ayr. Email: jumeaujs1@aol.com
Maureen Campbell, Ayr / 23.
09. 2019
I am looking for a woman
named Maureen Campbell who
lived in a guest house I
believe owned by her family in
Ayr up till and maybe after
1969 when she was 17yo so her
birthdate was in 1952. I am her
first born but was adopted and
brought to Australia where i
live near Byron Bay. I was born
Mary Campbell 23/12/1969. If
anyone knows my blood family I
would love to know for I am a
tree without roots with three
grown up daughters soon to sell
my home and maybe travel. I
feel the Campbell blood and
want to know more about my
family if possible and perhaps
meet some of them. My name is
Kate Marson and email is:
kate.marson@bigpond.com
Moore, Dalmellington / 23.
09. 2019
My 'Moore' ancestors came
from the Ayrshire area,
particularly Dalmellington, but
possibly other areas. They
originally came to Donaghadee,
N Ireland as part of the
Montgomery Plantation in the
1600's. John Moore was involved
in the original building of
Donaghadee Harbour at that
time. His wife's name was,
Margaret Thomson. Later in the
1800's another ancestor, also
John Moore worked at the
Dalmellington Ironworks and
lived at 4 Burnfoothill, before
coming to Donaghadee to manage
the flax mill at 'Ballynoe'on
the outskirts of Donaghadee. I
am trying to fill the gap
between the 1600 - 1800's. Any
information would be helpful.
Email: maxwellhouse5748@yahoo.com
John Millar, Ayrshire / 20.
07. 2019
My name is Alejandro Millar,
chilean, who's looking for some
information about the family of
John Millar a 35 y.o coal miner
who left Ayrshire on August,
the 4th.,1853 on the Colinda
ship (chartered by Hudson Bay
Co. with Norwegians workers and
Scottish coal miners and their
families). She sailed for
Victoria, Canada but on the way
to Canada, some issues between
Captain and crew arose and the
passengers and crew decided to
land in the first nearest port.
That date was November, the
07th., and the port was Corral
in Valdivia, many passengers
left the barque and heading
north to the new coal mines in
Lota province (Concepcion -
Chile). One of them was John
Millar (35 y.o), and his
family. The big question is:
How could I get or track the
information about the names of
his wife and sons because in
the HBCo., in Canada, this
information is not detailed and
all the passenger lists and
ship records, indicates the
name of the father and just the
ages for the wife, the
daughters (3) and sons (4). He
signed a contract with HBCo.,
on June, 17th., 1853 in
Kilmarnock. I'll be very
appreciated if someone there
could help me a little bit more
with this question, please.
Thanks you !!! Email:
millarvete@gmail.com
David Robert Mitchell,
Kilmarnock / 20. 06. 2019
Hi there i have been
searching/looking for my dad
for a number of years now. I
heard he had passed away on
2012. I know he was and lived
in Kilmarnock his name was
David Robert Mitchell born on
7/11/1973 he would have been
roughly 38 when he died, just
trying to see if anyone could
help me with some information
about him etc, thanks. Email:
dechlan2014@gmail.com
Robert Dunn, Ayr / 02. 05.
2019
Hello, My father was born
Feb. 17, 1943 in Litchfield or
Staffordshire England in a
Salvation Army Hospital for
unwed mothers. My grandmother
Ena Isabel Wright met a man
from Scotland during WWII and
he was in the Air Force. His
name is Robert Dunn from Ayr,
Ayrshire. They registered to be
married in England but then his
commanding officer told her
parents he was married with a
family in Scotland. I am told
my dad looks a lot like him.
She never saw him again and I
can't be sure he even knew she
was pregnant. My grandmother
just turned 96 years old this
month. She has siblings George,
Margaret and Eileen Wright who
all lived their lives in
England. The only Robert Dunn I
could find through Ancestry.com
died within a few years of his
birth. I recently sent my DNA
kit in to learn about my
heritage and would love to know
about my dad's side of my
family. Dawn Harper Nee Wright.
Email: odawn67@hotmail.com
Flanagan and Kennedy
marriages, Ayr / 18. 04.
2019
I descend from Flanagan and
have Kennedy in my DNA. By 1879
my ancestor was in South
Australia. I would be grateful
for any information re
marriages which happened
between Flanagan’s and
Kennedy’s before 1879. Email:
marilyn.synnes@gmail.com
Caddis Or Thomson Families,
Ayr / 18. 04. 2019
My father Andrew (born
Thomson now a Caddis) was born
in 1935 in Ayr. I’m trying to
trace any information either
about the Caddis or Thomson
families. His mother from birth
was Jeanie Thomson however
father unknown. Jeanie Thomson
then lived at 43 Green Street
Lane Ayr. Her profession was
Domestic Servant ( general)
Where I don’t know. I know
nothing else of her or
whereabouts after she adopted
out my father. My father as I
believe was then adopted by the
Caddis family. Mr Caddis ( a
barber) and Mrs Caddis had then
a large family of their own and
all grown up. My father’s
stepfather Mr Caddis who was a
barber had a shop somewhere in
Ayr that is now a Supermarket.
Which one I don’t know. Mr
Caddis ( barber ) passed away
when my dad was very young.
Then his mother passed away
when he was about 10 to 13
maybe. And was then raised by
one of his step sisters Rose
Caddis. All his other siblings
had left my then. My father
after finishing primary school
did an apprenticeship as a
bricklayer and stonemason. Then
at the age of 18 he left by
ship to live in Australia. Then
roughly in 1978 Rose passed
away and that has been the last
contact my father had with the
Caddis family. It’s very
difficult with so little to
work with. Shirley ( Caddis)
Poulos l:
shirley@poulos1.com
William Wilson, Kirkoswald
/ 18. 04. 2019
I have an ancestor, William
Wilson, born in 1853 and his
Old Parish Birth Record entry
states that he was born in
Cozyden, Kirkoswald. In
subsequent census the address
is given as Cosyglen or
Cosieglen, none of which I can
find. As his father was a
labourer I think it was
possibly a farm. Can you help
me with this please. Sheila
Stirling,. Email:
sheila.stirling@btinternet.com
Finlay family from Ayr /
25. 03. 2019
My ancestor is in the
records from the Greenville,
Mississippi (USA) cemetery,
John Finlay born 1794, from
Ayr, Scotland and was a
Methodist minister. He
graduated from the University
of Edinburgh and emigrated to
the U.S. c. 1840. We have his
diploma. It's
beautiful—handwritten in Latin
and it has a case that used to
hold the wax seal. We believe
he was both a minister and a
doctor. He may have landed in
Connecticut and lived there for
a time. He somehow ended up in
Mississippi. His son, John
Lewis Finlay, was a doctor in
Greenville, Mississippi and was
considered to be a Yellow Fever
specialist. We have his
portrait. Please send any
information you may have. Jane
Gullyemail: jhgully@att.net
Thomas Cunningham / 21. 02.
2019
I am looking for parents of
Thomas Cunningham born April 4,
1828 in Ayrshire. He immigrated
to Boston, MA, USA. Started a
steel/iron works. Died July ,
1881 in Boston. Any help
appreciated. email:
cdcunningham@comcast.net
Dalziel Family History /
Sorn / 21. 02. 2019
Dear Sir/ Madam, I am
searching for information on my
family history in regards to
the Dalziel Clan, Dalziel Coat
of Arms and the Dalziel Tartan
in Sorn, Ayshire, Scotland or
the related area. Gavin DALZIEL
born 18 Mar 1722 in Sorn,
Ayshire, Scotland. Married
Marta FISHER 1745 in Sorn. Died
in Lanark, Lanarkshire,
Scotland. Parents of Gavin are;
James and Agnes DALZIEL James
Born 19 Jan 1693 in Sorn,
Ayshire, Scotland. Gavin is one
of six siblings. Three
generations later one of the
family sons came out to New
Zealand. If you can tell me the
details regarding to the Clan
and the Family name connection
in Sorn or related area. My
contact details are email:
am.team@xtra.co.nz
Hector Hamilton / Largs /
08. 02. 2019
Hello, my name is Judith
Mitchell (nee Hall) and I live
in Melbourne Victoria
Australia. I am searching for a
relative Hector Hamilton born
aro 1790 in Largs Ayrshire
Scotland. Married Janet
McKecknie/McKekeney/McEachen
abt 18 Mar 1815 Kilcalmonell
and Kilberry, Argyll, Scotland.
I believe they lived and died
in Scotland. They apparently
had three children: 1)
Archibald Hamilton born in
Largs Ayrshire abt 11 April
1821 d: Victoria BDM Death Reg
No.5005/1884; Married Catherine
O’Grady on 25 Nov 1852 (who
emigrated from Scotland to
Australia at 17yrs old.)
Catherine was born around 1836
Belfast Newross Co. Wexford
Ireland. She died in 1916. 2)
David Hamilton born in Largs
Ayrshire abt 1819 Died: 1896,
aged 77yrs, Victorian BDM Death
Reg. No. 12533 Brunswick
Victoria Australia, on death
certificate: Father's name
Hamilton Hector Mother's name
Jane (Mackean) David may have
been married to an Elizabeth
Baker in 1887 in Brunswick
Victoria Australia. I could
find no records of this
marriage on our BDM site. 3)
Mary Hamilton born in Scotland
abt 1825 further information
unknown. Archibald and David
emigrated to Victoria Australia
around : Emigration: 8 JAN 1841
Ship Adriadne Source: Burns
Family Tree – Rootsweb Any
information on Hector Hamilton
and his wife Janet and their
family above would be most
appreciated. Email:
judith-mitchell@bigpond.com
Allan / Bryce Wedding / Old
Cumnock / 25. 01. 2019
Jacobina Crawford Allan and
William Bryce were married at
Old Cumnock on July 12 , 1912.
I am looking for any photos of
this event. Particularly, a
group photo with both families.
Jim Allan Toronto, Ontario.
Email: jslsa2@gmail.com
Hamilton / Ayrshire / 05.
01. 2019
I live in Nova Scotia Canada
and have been been surrounded
by my "Hamilton" ancestors
living in Shelburne N.S.
Captain James Hamilton - Son of
William Hamilton and Jean
Walker North Ayrshire, UK Born:
June 19, 1747 or March 2nd,
1735 Died in Nova Scotia Sept
9th 1823 Married 6 June 1771 to
Anna McGeorge I do have more
information that links Captain
James to my immediate family
but we are really looking for
information in regards to his
parents William Hamilton and
Jean Walker. Please contact:
jreynolds@win.eastlink.ca if
you have any information or
questions. Thanks Julie
Young / Dundonald /
Ayrshire / 15. 12. 2018
Hi myself and my second
cousin are researching the
youngs of Dundonald. Robert
Young came out to New Zealand
on the Clontarf in the 1870s
with his brother James. Married
an Annie Lambert and settled in
Waikari Canterbury. I am
looking for his fathers records
- Robert Young (weaver) who
married a Margaret Lockhart in
the early 1800s and any records
earlier if possible. Looking at
the reasons for leaving
Dundonald to come out to New
Zealand and what relatives are
still residing in Scotland or
elsewhere. Any information
appreciated. My email address
is: vadavies27@gmail.com
McCrea / McKerrow /
Ayrshire / 28. 11. 2018
I've been working on my
family tree and traced one
branch to James McCrea (Born 18
Sep 1737 & died 1797 in
America). I have his parents as
Father - James McCrea
(1685-1750) Born in Ulva
Scotland and died in Ayrshire
Mother - Jonet Craig
(1679-1742) Born in Glasgow and
died in White Holm My question
revolves around James McCrea. I
have a number of other people
stating that his parents are
Father - Robert McKerrow
(1650-1702) Born in New
Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
died in Ayr Mother - Jonet
Wilsone (1650-1710) Born in
Dunfermline and died in
Ayreshire. I've found no
supporting documentation and
the drastic change in last name
has me confused. On top of
that, why would James be born
in Ulva if Robert McKerrow and
Jonet Wilsone are indeed his
parents. Any help or direction
that you can provide would be
greatly appreciated. I'll be
visiting Scotland next year and
wanted to wrap up my Scottish
history before planning the
trip as I would like to make
sure we see some places from my
family history. Thanks. Joe.
Email.: JBailey@usautoforce.com
McClure / Cochrane /
Ayrshire / 28. 11. 2018
I am attempting to establish
a Scottish connection with the
McClure clan who I have been
able to trace back to Raphoe
County Donegal, Ireland. My
family insists that the
McClures came to Ireland from
Ayrshire but I can find no
evidence to confirm.
Father-John McClure b.1630
d.1705 Raphoe Ireland married
Janey Jenat Cochrane b.1645 in
Kirkcudbright d.9-9-1720 in
Raphoe. Marriage was in 1665,
Raphoe. Two children, one died
at birth. Survivor was James
Andrew McClure Son-James Andrew
McClure b.1650 or 1660 d.1732
or 1739. Married Francis
Ludlowe b.1664 d.1738. Both
born and died in Raphoe. No
marriage date. 7 children, all
boys Any help in establishing a
Scottish connection would be
appreciated. Email.: davisonduke@yahoo.com
Martin family / Ayrshire /
11. 11. 2018
I am looking for any records
on Sarah Clark born abt 1841 in
Ireland and Henry Martin born
abt 1835 in Ireland they
married and lived in Ayrshire,
Children Alexander, Susanna,
William, and Mary. I know
Alexander went to Canada around
1900 and William New Zealand. I
believe Mary married John
Chapman and they Had a daughter
Mary Chapman. I am interested
in any records on Henry Martin,
his children Mary and Susanna
and if there were any other
children besides those four? I
have found them in census
records from 1871 to 1901 any
advice on how to find records
would be appreciated . Thank
you Robin. Email.: robinleemark@msn.com
Harvey / Auchinleck /
Ayrshire / 15. 10. 2018
I’m currently planning a
trip to Ayrshire and I have
been studying my family
ancestors. My GG Robert “Rob”
James Harvey immigrated to
America 1910. Most of my other
Harvey GG were born in
Ayrshire. I can go all the way
back to my 5th GG William
Harvey born 1717. I’m looking
for any information pertaining
to this part of my family and
any key areas to visit during
our future trip to Scottland.
Please send any information you
may have to Email.: mrsterick@gmail.com
Hutchison Family / Ayrshire
/ 15. 10. 2018
I am looking for information
concerning members of the
Hutchison family, who I believe
were tenant farmers at Dalgig
Farm near New Cumnock, Ayrshire
and elsewhere in the mid to
late 1600's. I am particularly
interested in learning who the
parents of David Hutchison b.
about 1650 might have been. I
have found information about
some Hutchisons from this
period, but nothing that ties
them directly to David
Hutchison. Added note: David
and his brother James fled
Scotland about 1680 for
Northern Ireland to escape
religious persecution and
several of David's sons
migrated to America Bill
Hutchison; Email.: flabill89@yahoo.com
Steele / Ayrshire / 04. 10.
2018
I’m curious to know more
about the origins of the Steele
family surname in Ayrshire. I
understand that in East
Ayrshire the surname is 3rd
most common. Why is this area
of Scotland a stronghold for
this surname? I’ve been told
the surname is of Norman
origin. ; Email.: storring@rogers.com
Tarbet / Ayr / 04. 10.
2018
I have traced my ancestry
back to Hugh Tarbet, born in
Ayr in 1667, who married his
wife Ealsie Boyle in Ayr. They
had a son also named Hugh in
1691. It was this son and the
other brothers who migrated to
America around 1730 or so. I am
seeking to determine the
parentage of Hugh (the dad) and
his wife Ealsie. Any help would
be appreciated, Kind Regards,
Jason Tarbet; Email.: jtarbet1@hotmail.com
John Robertson /
Delmelinton / 14. 09. 2018
I am researching John
Robertson born 2 February 1811
in Delmelinton Parish,
Ayrshire, Scotland to Hugh
Robertson and Margaret. He
married Mary Jane Pier and had
7 children. Mary Pier then
married Robert Affleck
Robertson and moved to
Australia. John then married
Caroline Elizabeth Elford. John
died 9 March 1882 in Victoria
Australia. Children of John and
Mary Pier included John Henry
B. 1847, Frank Williard 1853;
Sarah Louisa 1856; Carrie
Cornelia 1859; Douglas Pier
1851; Mary Hattie 1854; Lilly
Louisa 1858. John married Mary
Jane Pier USA or Canada. Thank
you; Email.: pldore@iprimus.com.au
Jane Paisley / Kilmarnock /
1826 / 30. 07. 2018
Searching for information
about Douglass Hunter, born 19
Feb 1828, Glasgow, and his wife
Jane Paisley, b. 13 Oct 1826,
Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. They both
emigrated to the U.S. and
married in Wisconsin. Jane's
parents were Ninian Paisley and
Jane Barclay, actuarials
unknown. I would like to trace
their ancestry & their wider
family tree, possibly via
Douglass's father John Hunter
(b. 11 Jun 1794), mother Agnes
Ferguson (b. abt, 1794), both
from Scotland, and their
descendants. Thanks & best
regards, Diane, Marietta,
Georgia; Email.: dineyfrench@att.net
Richmond family of Ayrshire
/ 24. 07. 2018
I am searching for
information on John Richmond
born 1726 Ayrshire Scotland. He
was listed as a shipbuilder in
early documents in North
Carolina, USA. I am his
descendant. Anything that you
feel might help would be
appreciated. About a decade ago
I found a listing for a John
Richmond who was baptized about
then in Scotland and it listed
a Mathew as his father, but I
am not sure that this is
correct. Email.: timrich1952@gmail.com
Richard / Ritchie / St
Quivox area / 17. 07. 2018
I believe that My GGG
Grandfather was born Alexander
Richard. I find an Alexander
Richard married to Euphemia
Boyd in the late 1840 to early
1850s. They had multiple
children in the area under the
name Richard. Elizabeth,
Isabella, John, Euphemia,
William, Alexander, to name a
few. Sometime between 1860 and
1870 the surname name changed
from Richard to Ritchie
sometime between 1860 and 1870.
I am interested in why the name
would have changed as will as
connecting with family. I know
that sons William and John
immigrated to Illinois United
States in the mid to late
1880s. Any information would be
appreciated. I can be reached
at: bcabat@yahoo.com
McGarvie / Scobie / Dailly
/ 11. 07. 2018
Good evening I am posting in
regards to the McGarvie family,
especially that of my great
great grandfather James Glen
McGarvie, born in 1858 in
Dailly. His father was William
McGarvie, born 1829 also in
Dailly and his mother Margaret
Scobie born abt 1822 in Dailly.
Any information would be very
much appreciated I look forward
to hearing from anyone who may
be able to help me. Email:
jo_dodd@optusnet.com.au
Janet Hunter of Kilmarnock
/ 15. 06. 2018
I am searching for the
source of Janet Hunter’s
baptism in Kilmarnock; she was
baptized 3 July 1757 in
Kilmarnock, but I have been
unable to find the primary
source. Please help me. Her
parents are listed as Henry and
Mary Hunter. Thank you so much,
Eugene C. Rasband. Email:
eugene.c.rasband@gmail.com
Johnston / Johnstoun family
/ 09. 06. 2018
I am looking for information
on the family of John Johnston
and his life before he left
Ayrshire. He was son to George
Johnson/Johnstoun and Elizabeth
Bowie/Booy, his spouse (married
Nov.17,1751), was born August
15th 1756.Baptized19th by Mr.
David Shaw, Minister of the
Gospel in Coylton." It is also
probable that John had four
siblings: Mary - born February
17, 1751. Baptized February 19,
1751: William - born December
31, 1752. Baptized January 3,
1753 Peter - Baptized February
1, 1761. James - born February
7, 1763. Baptized February 10,
1763 The father, George, may
have been a Troweler in Ayr,
but it was also said that John
left Scotland to avoid an
arranged marriage, which may
mean that his family had money.
The story goes that John stowed
away a board a ship that was
carrying Colonel John
Campbell's newly formed
regiment of foot, -The 74th
Argyll Highlanders- bound for
Halifax. Departure date was May
1778. After he died his family
offered to bring his family
from Canada back to Scotland to
make sure that his 3 sons were
educated. His widow declined
and remained in New Brunswick,
Canada. I would be very
grateful for any information
you can provide. Thank you.
Email: knitwit_a236@yahoo.com
Vincent Smith / Prestwick /
14. 05. 2018
I have attached two photos
one is of my mother on the left and
her friend who we believe
is married to the man in the
photo named Jimmy with the Boxer.
I believe they lived next door
to us and had been very close
friends to the family. My
father Vincent Smith and mother
Jacqueline transferred from
Coco Beach Florida to Prestwick
Scotland in 1955 with two small
children ages 1 and 3, my
sister Corrinne was born at the
Greystone in Prestwick and my
sister Michele was also born.
They returned to the USA in
California in 1958. Three weeks
ago my mother passed away at
age 89 and she had told me that
out of all the places she had
lived she enjoyed Prestwick
Scotland the most. I was hoping
to notify Jimmy his wife and
family that my mother and
father had passed. These photos
were taken in 1957, do you
think you could pass these
photos around to your contacts
in the Prestwick area and see
if we can get Jimmy's last name
or family information. I
believe Jimmy was a local to
Prestwick area. So thankful.
Email: smithjfs@gmail.com
Dalrymple / Kennedy / Ross
/ 23. 04. 2018
Hello, my name is Mark
Wales, I'm looking for as much
information as possible on my
8th Great Grandfather James
Dalrymple the 1st Viscount of
Stair born May 1619, died 23
Nov. 1695. Married to Margaret
Ross born 1623 Wigtonshire,
died 1692 Midlothian. I have
found some information about
him and would like to try and
gather information on his wife,
parents, grandparents and so on
as much as possible. His father
was James Dalrymple born 1589
Barr, died Jan 1625 Barr.
Married to Janet Kennedy born
1598 Knockdow, died 1663. One
of the problems I'm running
into is with his grandfather
and great grandfather. Please
contact me with any information
you may have. Thank you..
Email: mawales@gmail.com
Graham Family / Maybole /
23. 04. 2018
Elizabeth Garvin Graham
married Donald Clark and with
several small children sailed
for Australia. Several more
children were born and the last
one was Archibald Robert Clark
who was my darling grandfather.
Iam trying to find out about
Elizabeth,s family. I know that
her mother was Mary Jones and
her father was James Graham,
but I don’t know anything else.
Can anybody out there help me
in my quest Yours truly Jan
Evelyn. Email: jayme1955@yahoo.com
Margaret Ann Hosie /
Stevenston / 03. 04. 2018
I am looking for any
information on the birth of a
Margaret Ann Hosie/Hosey born
around 1852 in Stevenston? who
married Archibald Morrison in
Glasgow in 1873. Her parents
are recorded as Joseph Hosie
(Hasse/Hossick)and Elizabeth
Newall from Ayrshire. This
seems unlikely, given their
age. A Margaret Ann Tomes, aged
8, appears in the 1861 census,
living with Joseph and
Elizabeth in Saltcoats. I am
trying to find out if this was
Margaret Ann Hosie, and if so
how to establish this. Margaret
Ann Hosie was my father's
grandmother and it would be
great to solve this mystery for
him. Thank you.. Email:
jillstables@hotmail.com
John C. Wilson / Troon /
18. 03. 2018
My grandfather John C.
Wilson was born in Dec 1885 in
Troon, Ayrshire, Scotland. This
is all the information I have
on him. It would be a great
help if you could link me to
his parents. Thank You Sean V.
Wilson / Lancaster,
Pennsylvania, USA. Email:
wilsons@pulsesecure.net
Flanagan / Ayrshire / 09.
03. 2018
Looking for any information
available of Flanagan(s)
migrating from Ayrshire to
County Donegal, Ireland prior
to 1743. Flanagan ancestors
were Presbyterian. First names
probably James and/or Ambrose.
From Donegal immigrated to
America in 1743. Please advise
of any connections or sources
you may have. Thank you! Robert
McNair Flanagan Frisco, Texas.
Email: bob@internationalbrandingassociates.com
McDowall William 1824 /
Colmonell / 18. 02. 2018
I am looking for any
information on the McDowall
family who were living in South
Ayrshire in 1852. My great
great Grandfather William
McDowall was living in
Colmonell at the time he
married. He married Jane/Jean
Smith who was living at the
time in Girvan, and originally
born somewhere in Ireland in
1827. They had a daughter,
Elizabeth McDowall who was born
in Colmonell in 1853. While
this is the spelling of the
last name (McDowall),
Elizabeth's generation took on
a new spelling in Canada of
MacDouell. I have record of
them living in Canada in about
1856 in Hamilton, Ontario
Canada. They later moved to
Caledonia, Ontario area. I
would like to know what the
conditions were like in South
Ayrshire at that time, that may
have attributed their move to
Canada, and also where they
would have departed from, and
possibly the ship name. Any
information is helpful to me.
It has taken me 7.5 years to
find this out.. Email: hhaywood@xplornet.ca
Hunter / Troon /19. 10.
2017
Looking for any info
regarding John "Skip" Hunter of
Troon. Worked John Brown
Shipyard 1920-1930's? Also
Nancy Hunter or Agnes Hunter of
Troon. Born and resided 1929
-1939. Cheers Claud Jones,
Anchorage Alaska. Email:
inspectorclaudjones@gmail.com
Families from Saltcoats
/24. 07. 2017
Trying to research several
prominent nautical families
from Saltcoats and surrounding
area from the 1775 - 1850
period. Any help would be
greatly appreciated. James
Shanks and Jean Ferguson,
daughter of Walter Ferguson and
Janet Barclay. They had eleven
children, nine of whom survived
infancy. Key families I am
trying to discover are
obviously the Shanks, plus
Captain William Barclay,
William Howie, Captain William
Black, Robert McGregor, James
Kerr Gemmell, Hyslop,
Livingston, Captain William
Miller and McKenzie. These were
all families the Shanks married
into. Any connections out
there?. Email: gdshank@comcast.net
Relatives of David Muckle /
03. 07. 2017
My Great-Grandfather was
born 1861 in Ayrshire. He moved
to the U.S. at some point. He
married Amelia Frances Cole
while in America. I am looking
for relative's in Ayrshire of
my Grandfather's. If you could
please let me know my father
would so appreciate it. Thank
you. Email: alwaysdannys@gmail.com
Burns/Tannehill / Ayshire /
10. 06. 2017
My Great Grandfather is
Allen William Burns. Born about
Sep 1853 in Scotland and died,
I assume in the United States,
about 1920. This is all we know
of him. His son, my
grandfather, Samuel Amonette
(Amonete, changed to Allen)
Burns was born in Athens,
Texas, USA in 1906. I then get
to the Tannehill side and am
lost. I see there is the
likelyhood of a long history in
the United States and then on
to Scotland but all I know is
my Great Grandmother is Fannie
M Tannehill born in Athens,
Texas 15 Apr 1870. Parents seem
to be Amonette (Amonete) Sucre
Tannehill and Frances Marion
Bass. Both born in the United
States. I don't know for sure
at this time how far back in
the United States the
Tannehills go though but would
love to find the information
going into Scotland for both
sides. Especially the Burns
side as we have very little
information there. Thanks Anna.
Email: strawberry1short@aol.com
Crawford of Ayshire and
Durham. / 08. 06. 2017
I am descended from Henry
Crawford of Staindrop Durham. I
have come across a pedigree
that gives his
gr.gr.grandfather as John
Crawford born 1618 in Aryshire
Scotland. I would be grateful
if anyone could enlighten me
about him. I have found many
Scottish people in my line but
Henry Crawford is the closest
to me. Lefayre Heslehurst
Palmer in Australia.. Email:
lefayrep@optusnet.com.au
Mary Sinclair Boyd
/Saltcoats / 28. 05. 2017
I am looking for information
on my maternal Grandmother Mary
Sinclair Boyd (dob May 29 1904)
from Saltcoats Ayrshire
Scotland who married William
Harvie Ross (dob 1906) from
Stevenon Scotland. It is my
understanding they had 2
children born there Samuel Ross
and Robert Ross (my uncles)
Thank you for your attention to
this matter Yours truly Lora
Jones. Email: firespirit99@hotmail.com
Crawfords of Beith /09. 05.
2017
I am looking for any
information about my ancestors
from Beith. Clan Crawford. What
I have uncovered is that the
Clan Crawford goes back as far
as 1660. William Crawford was
born around 1660. No wife is
mentioned but he did have
children. John, William, Martha
and Thomas. Eventually our
family did immigrate to Quebec.
Gavin Crawford was born in
Beith 1787 but died in Rimouski
Quebec around 1842. I certainly
would appreciate any
information about my family in
Scotland. I also believe they
were related to Clan Lindsay of
Scotland. Someone has mentioned
that somewhere William Wallace
is related to us. Thank you
very much Kathy Davis-Verzyden.
Email: seren_dip@sympatico.ca
Cassidy Family / Stevenston
/23. 04. 2017
My name is Michael Cassidy.
I am looking for information on
my GreatGreat Grandfather and
his family. They immigrated
from Enniskillen, Ireland to
Stevenston, Scotland where he
died on 21 Feb 1880. I believe
his widow Ann continued to live
in Scotland. His three sons
Charles P, Michael and Edward J
along with their sister Rose
Ann immigrated to the United
State some time around 1860. I
have found an address of 41 Old
Vennal, Lanarkshire, Glasgow
College where I believe they
settled according to 1851
Scotland Census. Any help would
be appreciated. Thanks. Email:
fcmikec84@gmail.com
Williamson family /
Ayrshire /11. 04. 2017
Hi my name is Joanne Blair ,
I'm trying to trace the family
of Hugh Henry Williamson and
Jane Fergurson they had a son
Hugh Henry Williamson born 1854
Ayrshire Scotland. There is a
story that Hugh (1854) one step
ahead of the law of poaching he
joined a ship as a cabin boy,
he jumped ship in India and
joined the Indian Army. He
later immigrated to Victoria
and became a farmer. Any
information that may help me
find his father's Date of birth
or marriage if any as I'm
having trouble with this family
history. Email: blairites@dodo.com.au
James Morrison Reid / Troon
born 1886 / 09. 03. 2017
Next month my mother,
cousins and I will be traveling
to Scotland and we're curious
to see if any relatives remain
in Troon or thereabouts. My
great grandfather, James
Morrison Reid was born in Troon
in 1886. He was a CPO in the
Royal Navy on the HMS Neptune.
He married Annie Prentice (born
Dublin, Ireland, 1893) and
settled on either Miller Street
or Bruce Street in Clydebank.
My grandmother, Anne Leonora
Reid was born in January, 1915.
They lost 3 children, Agnes is
the only name I remember, then
had Elizabeth, Honora and John.
They left Scotland and came to
America November, 1928. We were
all told growing up we were
from the Morrison Clan but I'm
having difficulty locating
information on that. Thank you
Linda Hardy Email: lhardy0786@aol.com
William Connell / Ayrshire
/21. 02. 2017
My name is Don Connell and I
am looking to inquire about my
Great, great Grandfather whose
name was William Connell. Using
a friend's Ancestry .com
account I managed to trace him
back to Ayrshire, born in 1832
or 1833. He married a young
lady named Agnes whom I believe
was also from Ayrshire, and
they had either 5 or 6
children, one being my great
grandfather John Connell, born
around 1872. I am most
interested to find out if any
of the other children from the
marriage survived and
immigrated as did John. I know
he had a brother named William
who made it to America with
John in about 1886. I am also
interested in finding out if my
2nd great grandfather William
had any family that stayed in
Ayrshire, and if there are any
descendants left there today.
Sadly, my access to my friends
account is no longer available
as they have let it expire. I
am hoping that someone in
Ayrshire genealogy site will
have some idea of where I can
turn to next. Thank you for any
help with this genealogy
search. Sincerely, Don Connell
Email: filgisher@hotmail.com
Ronald Graham / Kilmarnock
/21. 02. 2017
Hi i am trying to trace any
info you have on a RONALD
GRAHAM his mother was an AGNES
MORGAN who came from Australia
and settled in Kilmarnock
Scotland her brother died in
Kilmarnock in 2002 and is
buried there. RONALD GRAHAM's
father was a GORDON GRAHAM who
was born in Edinburgh. The
reason i am trying to trace the
records is because I have pen
friends who live in Ballarat
,Australia and they are trying
to locate details of Ronald
Graham so when they are over
here in July 2017 I can take
MARION KERR one of my
penfriends to visit her
husbands Grave somewhere in a
Kilmarnock cemetry. I would be
very oblidged if you could send
any details on to me at this
e-mail adress Thanks ALEX
JOHNSTON HAMILTON SOUTH
LANARKSHIRE Email: alexjohnston321@gmail.com
James MacRae dob 1764 /
Muirkirk /09. 02. 2017
Hi Ayrshire! I'm looking for
ancestry on James MacRae and
Margaret Ross. James was born
in 1764 in Muirkirk, Ayrshire.
Here is what I know: One of his
sons is William McRae (Sr.)
(Our ancestors) and Agnes
McFarlane born in Scotland and
immigrated to Canada. I believe
they were married in 1832 in
Dalrymple Ayrshire. His son in
our line was William Remmington
McRae (1845-12/02/1914) and
down, Alexander Worth McRae
(04/11/1885 - 03/05/1948)
William Donald McRae
(03/02/1907 - 07/14/1969) my
husbands grandfather. Can you
help me with the ancestry gaps
going back? I don't have an
ancestry.com account.: lauramcrae2117@gmail.com
Henderson family in
Kirkoswald Ayrshire / 09. 02.
2017
I am trying to get
information my great
grandparents William Henderson
he married Jane McClelland on
the 24th Nov 1848 Jane was
16yrs of age born on the 27th
Oct 1831 Jane was from Coylton
Ayrshire. They had 8 children
William born 1849 James 1850
John 1852 Jane 1856 Robert 1859
David 1861 Charles 1863 and
Mary 1866 They stayed at
Glenhead Cottage Kirkoswald
Ayrshire. Sadly Jane died on
the 11th Aug 1870 aged
39yrs.from Tuberculosis.
William re-married Mary Barnes
from Ireland born around 1844
and they had 4 children Janet
born 1873 Edward 1874 Gilbert
1878 and Samuel 1883. Hamilton
Henderson was also brought up
William and Mary mother given
as Annie Henderson father given
as John Brydon whom she later
married. The 1901 cencus gives
William aged 70yrs and Mary
aged 56yrs staying at
Kirkoswald but after that I can
find no trace of them No death
certificate nor burial records
can be found for either of
them. If anyone has any
information on this family
especially what happened to
William & Mary would be
very much appreciated. Please
contact me at: samhenderson@googlemail.com
Robert Wallis 1642 /
Craigie / 25. 01. 2017
In 1642 my ancestor, Robert
Wallis and his wife Rebecca,
landed in York county Virginia
with a party of 14. I think
they are from Craigie,
Ayrshire, Scotland but have not
been able to prove it. I am
looking for any documents or
information about them. Thank
you in advance for any help you
could provide, Donald Wallace.
Email: pubpro@juno.com
Campbell Family / Kilbirnie
/ 04. 01. 2017
Hello, I’m trying to find
out some information about my
Great-Grandfather’s family.
John Campbell was born 25th
January, 1845 at Kilbirnie in
Ayrshire, the eldest of seven
sons. He later migrated to
Australia, while his six
brothers chose to go to
America. Apparently his
grandmother had a property in
Northern Ireland where John
spent some time as a young man.
I’m hoping to find out more
about John’s parents and
grandparents so any suggestions
or info is welcome! Fiona
Hayward,. Email: airjambin@yahoo.com.au
Portrait of Eliza Longmuir
/ 19. 12. 2016
I have inherited a portrait
(see below) of a woman named
Eliza Longmuir (probably
Langmuir) who was born in
Scotland in 1729. The family
would love to know who might
have painted this portrait. We
believe Eliza lived in Irvine
in Ayrshire. The frame of the
portrait comes from Belfast. It
is a magnificent portrait that
cannot have been generations.
It was removed from Scotland
during the second world war
when the bombings began in
1940, and was sent to relatives
in the United States where it
has remained. Any information
you could provide would be
greatly appreciated. Who were
the portrait painters in the
area at the time? Allan Ramsay?
Archibald Skirving? Thank you
for looking into this, Polly
P.S. I should probably add that
there is another Eliza Longmuir
in the family, but she would
have been born around 1840 and
her name was Elizabeth Longmuir
Cochrane after her marriage. My
mother thinks the portrait
might be of her because of the
clothing, Again, any light you
can shed. Portrait Image.
Email: polly.baumer@comcast.net
Elizabeth McDonald b. 1729
or 1730 / 16. 12. 2016
I am looking for my
5GGrandmother, Elizabeth
McDonald. I know she married
Samuel Craig about 1752 who was
a LT in military; they lived in
New Jersey and she was buried
there in 1764, possibly dying
from a baby born the same year.
(Mary) My understanding is she
is from Ayrshire, Scotland?
There is an Eliz. McDonald who
came to America in 1745 as a
prisoner. I’m wondering if that
is she, since in all the
history written about Samuel
Craig, all that is ever said is
that Elizabeth McDonald was his
wife. She is listed on many SAR
applications as a mother. Her
daughter, Esther who married
William McClellan is my 4GG. If
anyone knows anything, I am
willing to share anything in my
genealogy that may connect us.
Thank you and hope to hear from
someone. Cyndi Vandiver. Email:
cyndivan@mac.com
John Kennedy b1772 /
Ayrshire / 07. 11. 2016
I am interested in any
information that you can
provided about my ggg
grandfather named John Kennedy
b1772 left for the U.S.A. he
died in 1832 and was buried in
Scotland. The elder John b 1743
lived in Dailly, married in
Scotland 1768 no information on
spouse who d 20 Aug 1809. His
son John b 1772 in Scotland, he
married in Scotland then moved
to Dromore (near Belfast),
Ireland, where his only child
John Eddie Kennedy was born in
1801 who married Jean Burns in
Scotland 15 Feb 1822. Moved to
Canada in 1854 with wife and
family. I have searched forever
to fill in these gaps with no
luck. I am grateful for any bit
of information you can give.
Thanks very much.. Email:
sadiebg1@hotmail.com
William (Billy) Clark Born
1845 / Maybole / 15. 10.
2016
Billy Clark was born in
Ayrshire and grew up around
Maybole, Ayrshire. Came to
America on the ship called "The
Seven Brothers" in 1870. Son of
William Robert Clark and Mary
Milligan they had eight
children my gg grandfather
William(Billy) being one. In
1861, according to the census,
Wm. Robert and his family had
moved to a cottage on the
grounds of Kilhenzie Castle
www.ourclarkfamily.com/kilhenzie-castle
. After William Robert death
Mary worked as a cowfeeder
www.ourclarkfamily.com/cowfeeder
at Killoch Cottage on Midton
Road in Ayr. I will be visiting
this area the summer of 2017
with my granddaughter and would
be interested in doing some
research while I am there, any
assistance would be greatly
appreciated. Meanwhile if
anyone has more information on
this family. Thanks in advance,
Darryl Morrison. Email:
Darryl.Morrison@rsd.edu
McDonald, Calderwood /
Ayrshire / 24. 09. 2016
Catherine McDonald emigrated
to America late 1700's. She
married a James Calderwood who
emigrated on same ship. Any
help would be appreciated,
finding their parents, siblings
etc. Thank you, Elaine. Email:
emrus718@aol.com
McKnights / Largs / 21. 09.
2016
I am looking to contact a
Ralph G. McKnight, from Grass
Valley, Nevada, California, in
regards to McKnight genealogy.
Any help appreciated. John
Mills, for my wife Barbara
(MacKnight) Mills: Email:
millsj@nbnet.nb.ca
Ms. A.G. ("Nan") Higgins /
Largs / 18. 09. 2016
About what happened to my
friend, Ms. A.G. ("Nan")
Higgins of Largs, Scotland. I
stopped hearing from her in
about 2007 (?), and I never
knew what happened to her. She
lived alone and used to take
care of retired seeing eye
dogs. I wish I knew what
happened. Can someone tell me?
Thank you. Merrily Duncan:
Email: merrduncan@gmail.com
Coopers / Ayrshire or
Galloway / 16. 09. 2016
I've been searching for my
ancestors for a long time now
and the farthest back I can go
is a document that states there
was a family of Coopers in
Ulster, Ireland in the early
1600's, and that they came from
a John Cooper who was born in
about 1516, "probably from
Ayrshire or Galloway. Any
information on this family
would be apreciated.: Email:
liverkickcooper@gmail.com
Andrew Hunter / Ayrshire /
30. 08. 2016
Looking for any info on
Andrew Hunter 1752-1830 married
to Sarah McAnage. Leaving for
America from Londonderry.
Possibly an Ulster Scot. K:
Email: kathyslimmer51@gmail.com
Mitchell Family / Ayrshire
/ 29. 08. 2016
I have traced my family tree
back to my 3x great grandfather
Robert Mitchell. He served in
the British Army 97th Regiment
of Foot from around 1824/5
until he died in Colombo,
Ceylon in 1832. His Army death
record gives his place of birth
as what looks like "Irvin,
Ayrr", but gives no date of
birth or age. His wife was
called Mary, but I don't know
her maiden name, as I can't
find their marriage. I have
found a baptism for a possible
Robert Mitchell in Irvine in
1802, parents Robert Mitchell
and Margaret Stewart. They
appear to have many other
children, but I can't find a
marriage for the parents or
trace them forward in the
Irvine area to confirm or rule
them out as the correct
Mitchell family. I would be
grateful to hear from anyone
who may be connected to this
family or for any suggestions
of how to progress my search.
Many thanks.: Email: mitchell@hotbase.co.uk
John Gibson / Ayrshire /
23. 08. 2016
I was interested to learn
anything about John Gibson, who
married a woman named Agnes.
They are supposed to have
emigrated to America in 1860. I
recently bought an 1854 US Cent
whose back had been removed and
replaced with "John Gibson
Kilwining Chapter No. 97"
--- suggesting that he had been
a Mason and belonged to that
Lodge. I would apprciate any
information that I can find.
Thank you Chip Fortenberry:
Email: chipfortenberry6@gmail.com
Hannah Family / Ayrshire /
21. 07. 2016
I am attempting to trace the
family of John Hannah (b. March
21, 1819) and Janet (Murdoch)
Hannah (b. April 4, 1829). The
couple was married on March 23,
1855 in Ballantrae, Ayrshire.
They had 7 children James
(January 7, 1856 Ballantrae),
Ann (January 1, 1858
Ballantrae), Agnes Jane (April
13, 1861 Ballantrae), Mary
(1863 Ballantrae), Andrew
(April 14, 1865 Ballantrae),
John (b. 1867 Ayr-d. 1941
Calgary, AB, Canada), and
William (January 10, 1873 Ayr).
Son John Hannah married Annie
Duff (b.1868 Old Cumnock,
Ayrshire- d,1942 Calgary, AB,
Canada), and they had 10
children, William, John Duff,
Jean, Annie, Hugh, George,
Sarah, James Duff, Thomas, and
David. The family immigrated to
Canada in 1912, settling in
Calgary, Canada. William was
born on September 11, 1887, in
Ayr, and died April 9, 1917, in
France, as part of the Canadian
Expeditionary Forces. John Duff
Hannah was born June 16, 1889,
in Ayr and married Annie
McNaughton Swanson in 1912.
John Duff died in Lens, France,
also as part of the Canadian
Expeditionary Forces. Jean was
born in 1891, in Ayr, and died
in 1895, in Ayr. Annie was born
in 1894, In Ayr, and married
James McCracken (b. August 2,
1887, in Ayr, Scotland-d. May
7, 1917, Boulogne-sur-mer,
France). Annie died in 1972, in
Calgary, Canada. Hugh Hannah
was born May 5, 1897, in Ayr,
and died in 1958 in Calgary.
George was born in 1899 in Ayr,
and died in 1916, in Calgary.
Sarah was born in 1901, in Ayr.
James Duff was born in 1903, in
Ayr, and died in 1920, in
Calgary. Thomas (1905) and
David (1907) were both born in
Ayr, and little is known of
them. When John Duff Hannah
died on July 10, 1917, an
article was written in a
newspaper in Ayr......"News has
reached the town of the death,
on 10th July, of Private John
Hannah, Canadians. He was a
joiner to trade, and before
emigrating to Canada some years
ago, was employed by Mr James
Forrest, Ayr. John Hannah, who
was a member of the Central
Branch YMCA, will be best
remembered by townspeople
through his record of
lifesaving, he having several
times rescued various people
from drowning....." It was
often mentioned in the family
that John Duff Hannah had a
plaque with his name on it, on
a bridge on Harbour Street, and
that his father had received
the Humane Society's
certificate for gallantry, for
his own lifesaving event. The
paper also mentioned the family
once living on Content Street,
in Ayr. Any information on the
family history in Scotland
would be appreciated.. Email:
digger.duncan@hotmail.com
McIllmorrow family /
Ayrshire / 13. 07. 2016
I wanted to post to ask if
anyone knew anything/had
details on the McIllmorrow
family from Ayrshire. I descend
from McLemore’s in the US and
have found that we originated
from McIllmorrow’s in Scotland,
but cannot seem to find much
information about them. I know
we are from John
McIllmorrow/Sir John
McIllmorrow in the 16th
Century. Thank you! Best,
Lauren Benson. Email: laurenbenson721@gmail.com
Wallace Family / Ayrshire /
08. 07. 2016
Just wondering if anyone has
any additional information on:
Richard Youngest Son" WALLACE
son of Richard WALLACE Laird of
Riccarton and Margaret
BUCKINGHAM was born circa 1211
in Riccarton, Ayr, Scotland and
died in Scotland. Richard
married Elizabeth CATHCART,
daughter of William de CATHCART
and unknown. Richard I
understand was my 25th
Great-Grandparent. Adam "The
Eldest" WALLACE son of Richard
"Youngest Son" WALLACE and
Elizabeth CATHCART was born in
1220 in Riccarton, Ayr,
Scotland and died in 1246 in
Scotland at age 26. 24th Great
Grandparent Sir John WALLACE
son of Sir John WALLACE and
Elizabeth EGLINGTON was born in
1315 in Riccarton. John married
Margaret LINDSEY Heiress of
Craigie, was born in 1320 in
Craigie, Ayr, Scotland 21st
Great Grandparent I have always
been of the understanding the
William WALLACE was my family,
however, as most people would
realise is is difficult to find
and definite information on him
and parentage. I was hoping
someone could shed some light
on it foe me. My family later
moved to County of Tyrone,
Northern Ireland around 1660 -
later moving to Australia.
Email: gailsproule@hotmail.com
any information would be
wonderful to receive. Regards
Gail.
William Murdoch / Ayr / 23.
06. 2016
My 4th great-Grandather was
William Murdoch who married
Kathleen McMurtrie on June 10,
1797 in Ayr. They had 2 sons,
John born in 1799 and Charles
born in 1801. Charles at some
point emigrated to Nova Scotia
as my 2nd
great-GrandfatherFinely was
born there in 1826. I am
traveling to Scotland on June
24 and hope to visit Ayr and
did not know if there are any
Murdochs still there that me be
my relatives. Thank you
Patricia Eagan Email: coastalcandy@gmail.com
Morton family / Newmilns /
02. 06. 2016
Hello—I am trying to find
information about my family
that lived in Newmilns. James
Morton ( March 17, 1854 )
married Janet Smith McGill
(April 19, 1861). They had 3
daughters—Isobel Smith, Helen
Hamilton and Ann Smith before
coming to Canada in 1889. I
can’t find any record of them
leaving Scotland. The parents
of James were Robert Morton
(May 1, 1834-1898) and
Elisabeth Clewes Stirling
(1836-1890). He was known as
Fiddler Bob. I believe they
were weavers. any information
would be appreciated, thank
you, Kathryn Email: kathryn_a@hotmail.com
Gordon & Murchie
surname / Ardrossan / 29. 04.
2016
Hello , I am trying to find
parents or family members of a
Janette Murchie Gordon 29 Jul
1901 in Ardrossan, Ayrshire,
Scotland and I am assuming
Murchie would be her Mother's
surname. If you can help me
with our family tree I would be
grateful. Thank you. Michele
Email: mitchy1121@gmail.com
Alexander Kerr / Ayrshire /
26. 04. 2016
Hello, I’m looking for any
information about Alexander
Kerr born 16 June 1819 at
Girvan or Grovin Ayrshire. He
married Jean Dunlop at
Riccarton, Ayrshire on 30 Dec
1842. They had 13 children.
Alexander died 27 June 1861 at
Largs, Ayrshire. They had 13
children on , James Dunlop Kerr
was my Great Grandfather. I
believe has was also married to
a Jane Simpson, but not sure
about that. I appreciate any
information about the Kerr
family for the Ayrshire area
anyone can supply. Especially
old pictures, family stories,
picture of headstones, etc..
Thank you in advance and would
love making contact with any
Kerr family members. Dan Stuart
Fishers, Indiana, USA Email:
jdrintnt@hotmail.com
Closs / Kirkoswald / 18.
04. 2016
I am trying to find out more
about my family roots... and it
has taken years to get to this
point... My great great great
grandfather William Closs was
born abt 1792 somewhere in
Scotland. He married Sarah
Printer born 1801 Ireland.They
had quite a few children..
John, David, James, Helen, etc.
all born in Kirkoswald in the
1820s-1830s and the entire
family migrated to the U.S.
about 1847. Any additional
information that anyone would
graciously share would be much
appreciated. Documents, Fact,
photos of people/places/things,
maps, historical facts of the
period, etc.Anything... I
believe I have reached farther
than any of my known
relatives.. and I've discovered
a few new ones along the way.So
we are all up against a wall.
Of course if anyone would like
the information I have
collected on their descendants
I would be happy to share.....
Email: jdrintnt@hotmail.com
William Closs Grave
Stone image
Sarah Printer Close
info image.
Crawford / Ayrshire / 05.
04. 2016
I am inquirying about John
Crawford born in 1687 and left
for America and settled in
Pennsylvania in USA. Email:
yorkies3@rcn.com
More Information at: www.genealogy.com
Andrew Ritchie / Sorn /
Ayrshire / 31. 03. 2016
Am looking for information
of possible relatives still
living in Scotland. Andrew
Ritchie - born around March of
1814 in Sorn, Ayr to father
Thomas and mother Jennette
Ritchie. Andrew left home at
around age 11. Apparently
studied in Edinburgh or Glasgow
to be a physician. Worked in
mines. Immigrated to CANADA
around 1839, then moved to the
U.S., New York where he met and
married Anna O’Brien. Does
anybody have more information
about Andrew’s parents,
siblings? Anybody who may be
part of that Ritchie line?
Thank you, Gail (Ritchie)
Frailey. Email: rdfrailey@gmail.com
Ancestors / Ayrshire /
Kilmarnock 29. 03. 2016
I have recently been
researching my mother's side of
the family (Brady) and found
that my great grandmother's
maiden name on her father's
side was Sneddon. Her full name
was Mary Sneddon; it may even
have been Mary Shields Sneddon,
although I am not sure where
"Sheilds" fits in. It could
easily have been her
grandmother's maiden name. I
have not gotten that far yet. I
believe that Mary Shields
Sneddon's mother's maiden name
was Carolina/Caroline
McFarlane. She married John
Sneddon and they had two
children that I have been able
to find: Janet and Mary. It is
difficult to know if I am on
the right track, because all of
the "key players," if you will,
in my family have long since
passed. However, here is some
information I have. My Mother:
Helen Brady Barbera B:
3/26/1924 D: 6/18/1977 Helen's
Parents: Elizabeth V. Morrissey
(B: 3/12/1901; D: 3/20/1937)
and James Sneddon Brady (B:
10/25/1896; D: 10/15/1987)
James Brady's parents: John
Brady and Mary Sneddon ----
John's birthplace is listed as
Northern Ireland and Mary's is
listed as Scotland. James had a
few siblings, but not all
lived. Siblings include: John,
Thomas, and possibly George and
Caroline. I have family photos
that show James (my
grandfather) and his two
brothers, Johnny and Tommy;
however, I have no photos that
include George or Caroline. My
information comes strictly from
census records, and James Brady
is a common name, so
verification is a painstaking
process. Immigration records
show that Mary Sneddon came to
the United States in 1887. I
have no idea if she met John
Sneddon in Scotland and married
him there, or if they were
married in the U.S., as I
cannot find anything on him. If
anyone has any knowledge of
this family, I would greatly
appreciate any kind of
information that would help me
with my ancestry research.
Thank you for your time. Carol,
Email: carole1231@gmail.com
Elizabeth Steel / Ayrshire
25. 03. 2016
My grandmother Elizabeth
Steel gave birth to a baby girl
somewhere around 1905 possibly
in Ayrshire. If there is anyone
out there who has information
concerning the child who would
probably have passed away now,
but maybe there is a child or
grandchild still living in this
area. I would love to make
contact with them so we can
reconnect our family. Thank you
for your time, Beth Brown,
Email: bethschan66@hotmail.com
Aird family / Cumnock /
Muirkirk 27. 02. 2016
My name is Margaret Elcich
and I live in BC Canada. I am
trying to locate information on
Matthew Aird. He was born in
Cumnock in 1812-1813. He was a
carpenter by trade. He belonged
to no. 358 Bombardier for the
Royal Artillery. He joined the
services on September 18, 1833.
He served 6 years in Canada and
2 years in the Crimea. He was
discharged in 1858 with a
disability. He married a Mary
from Muir Kirk, Scotland. They
had 3 sons, David' born in
Canada in 1847, William, born
1848 in Canada and James born
1850. In 1861 Matthew was
residing in Woolwich, Kent,
England. If anyone knows
anything about this family I
would love to talk to them.
Thanks from Marg , Email:
edge_of_twilght@icloud.com
David and Elizabeth Andrew
/ Ayrshire 09. 02. 2016
Hello On 21 May 1848, David
and Elizabeth (nee Wilson)
Andrew sailed from Plymouth and
arrived at Port Phillip,
Melbourne, on 18 August 1848.
David Andrew was 27 years of
age at the time. He was born in
Ayrshire, Scotland. David and
Elizabeth belonged to the Free
Church of Scotland. Love to
hear from anyone who has
further information. Regards
Jennifer Andrew, Email:
jennifera@netspeed.com.au
James Rankin - 1755-1835 /
Kilwinning 29. 01. 2016
We are planning a quick trip
to Scotland in September to
specifically look for the
family line there. Our focus is
in Ayrshire based on what I
think happened based on
research. I have tried
Scotlands Peopleand all the
Ancestry sites, but have not
been able to prove. I even have
a DNA kit to go with me in
hopesI can find a suspect to
check their relation. Have
traced my 3X great grandfather
to a farm in County Tyrone,
Ireland. There is reason to
believe he came from Ayrshire.
I know he was in Ireland by
1787 as I have his name on a
farm lease from the Earl of
Abercorn. In researching, I
have a guy pegged, but cannot
prove it. We are headed there
in September and want to plan
my search. Is there a resource
in the area where I might do
more research? Just looking for
a few tips. This is who I think
it is: James Rankin Born
Nov.11, 1755 in Kilwinning,
Ayr, Scotland Father:
JohnRankin Mother: MaryColvin
Spouse: Rosana (and think last
name was Semple) email: Rob
Rankin at: rankin2010@yahoo.com
Donald King / Ayrshire 28.
01. 2016
Donald King (born in approx.
1922 + or – 5 yrs.) migrated to
Australia and then returned to
Scotland where he later died in
approx. 1986. Had a sister
Elizabeth she was a spinster
(believed to be a school
teacher), also a brother who
served in the RAF during WW2.
His first wife (also Scottish)
and several children for many
years lived in Melbourne when
he was in Australia. After
moving back to Scotland he had
a relationship (l believe it
was long term) with a woman
whom bore him a son. He was
named Ewan (l'm not sure of the
spelling of Ewan) Donald King
was in the merchant navy as a
young man and sadly l know very
little else. Any knowledge or
information would be greatly
accepted.. Email: pauljames172@bigpond.com
Joseph Caldwell / Dalry 28.
01. 2016
I am looking for the parents
of: Joseph Caldwell Birth
around 1752 in Dalry, Ayrshire,
Scotland and the parents of his
wife Mary Boyl Married March
17, 1777. Any leads or
information would be fantastic.
Wayne Scott. Email: HAG4FISH@aol.com
John Patrick 1429 /
Ayrshire Scotland 17. 01.
2016
I am trying to find out John
Patrick of 1429 Ayrshire or
Edinburgh Scotland is listed as
dead 1463 Ayrshire Scotland,
Parents name , where they are
from. John was a notary, this
job in that time would be in
high demand from Nobles,
Churches, Courts and such it
was an educated occupation,
some think he must have been
schooled in England. ..but
everyone has hit a brick wall
and unless we find out at least
a fathers name, we can go no
further...there has to be
school records, royal records,
church records, birth records,
death records, census records,
tax records. ..somewhere we
just can't find them, and by
the word we..I mean hundreds of
people hitting the same brick
wall...he has a son John
Patrick Jr, 1460 Edinburgh
sScotla. died..1498 at age
38..can you please help. Email:
jackie.white4026@ymail.com
.
Craig Grant son of John
Grant / Ayrshire 14. 01.
2016
Searching for Craig Grant
son of John Grant. You came to
Tacoma Washington, USA as an
exchange student. I would love
to hear from you again. Email:
Joananelson@msn.com
.
McGill sisters / Kilmarnock
11. 01. 2016
I'm trying to gain
information about 3 older
sisters of my grandfather.
Their names were Jeannie, Agnes
and Margret McGill. I have
census records dated from 1891
that show that Jeannie was 21
at that time...the two others
were 19 and 18 respectively and
unmarried. A family member, who
gave me these records, said
he'd heard that the 3 woman
came to the USA in late 1890's
or early 1900's to the northern
Ohio area. These ladies would
have been my fathers aunts as
their younger brother was my
grandfather. Somewhere in my
grandfather's history, he
changed his name to Templeton
which is my last name. Any
information would be
appreciated. Thanks. Email:
dtempleton987@gmail.com
.
Sinclair Family / Ayrshire
05. 01. 2016
Hello - though I have lots
of Ayrshire relatives on my
Anderson side (and of course
would love to find out more /
contact living relatives) I am
searching for connections on
the Sinclair side of the
family. An aunt, Sarah Sinclair
Gray (husband William) appears
to have lived in this area and
passed in 2002. Her sister
Christina Sinclair Cornock also
seems to have a connection
(husband Robert Cornock). Their
parents were Sarah Preston
& John Sinclair (Glasgow).
Years ago I met some of the
family who visited Canada but
it seems contact was lost. I'd
appreciate any help in filling
in the missing pieces to our
family tree. Kind Regards Kim.
Email: horsemom91@rogers.com
.
Robert Boyd Dale /
Auchinleck 21. 12. 2015
Looking for information on
Dr Robert Boyd Dale from
1800's. Lived Auchinleck
Ayrshire . Supposedly
worked/studied in the NT
Australia. If you can help,
please email: tunbridg@bigpond.net.au
. Sharon Tunbridge WA
Beattys in Ayrshire 08. 12.
2015
I have our family traced
back to a John Beatty born in
Ayrshire in 1587, but that's
where the story ends. Does
anyone have any information on
the Beattys that were in this
area around 1587?. Email:
mjs1988@sbcglobal.net
Thomas Stuart Murray /
Ayrshire 05. 12. 2015
Just reminiscing about
Stuart Murray from Ayreshire.
He was a med student in St
Louis, Missouri in the early
60s. I was a friend and have
terribly lost track of him.
Does anyone remember him or
know what he's up to these days
? Terry Jackson. Email:
terry.j@cox.net
Nathaniel Baxter query /
Ayrshire 04. 12. 2015
We are hoping to
substantiate that Nathaniel
Baxter (born 1600) (wife =
Margaret Ann Middleton born
1603, died 1650) was indeed
resident of Ayrshire - we don't
know what town. But his son,
William Logan Baxter (born
1620) and his Grandson Thomas
Baxter (born 1646) are all
purported to have been from
there. My family line hails
back to Alan Fitz Walter, 2nd
High Steward (1126-1204)
through the Stuart lines. We
are hoping to find his family
that far back also. Most of the
family genealogy has been done
by others, so I'm a bit lacking
in understanding. Thank you
Julie B. The Baxters . Email:
habak2_1@yahoo.com
Robert Mitchell / New
Cumnock 18. 11. 2015
I am trying to continue my
family line and have gotten to
my 7 times great grand parents.
Their names are Robert Mitchell
born about 1698 in New Cumnock
and his wife was Mary Ross born
in 1702. I would also love to
find out if I still have family
in Scotland. Email: armysapper31@gmail.com
John Mccaw / Ayrshire 13.
11. 2015
Hello, my name is Pat Mccaw
my gggrandfather was born on
November 2 1825 in Ayrshire
area I have a 1889 trip there
of him mentioning of Ayer. Is
there any info of him? Also he
mentions a childhood friend
named Jean Gray who married a
Mr Nelson . Thank you Pat
McCaw. Email: patmccaws2@yahoo.com
John de Provence / Ayrshire
12. 11. 2015
I am looking for Jon (or
John) de Provence who lived in
Ayrshire, Scotland in the 1600
and then moved to France. Any
information, please contact
Virginia Kirby. Email: divinemercyusa@yahoo.com
Grangehill, Beith Ayrshire
06. 11. 2015
Any information on the Love
family of Grangehill Beith
Ayrshire 1841 to 1860. Email:
budvivmac@gmail.com
Robert Lawson born approx
1810 / Ayr 03. 11. 2015
We are trying to find any
information regarding our above
family member. Robert travelled
to Australia on the Superb in
1839 settling in Mt. Barker
South Australia. We believe he
had at least three brothers
killed in The Crimean War. He
also owned properties (shops)
in Ayr - 99 and 100 Main
Street, Ayr, Bell Rock Cottage
on the Golf Links and The
Clunes Vennal property, a two
storey apartment. We believe he
was some sort of carpenter by
trade. My daughter visited Ayr
in approx 1995 and met with a
charming elderly gentleman, who
I think lived on the golf
course and was a local
historian. He was able to
direct her to see some of the
properties, some of which now
have different frontages. He
would now be deceased I am
sure! Previous attempts to try
and establish our early family
history have always met with
the comment that all
information was destroyed in a
church fire in Edinburgh, where
the archives had been
transferred to and lost in a
fire. We would be very
appreciative to receive any
information you may have and
would be happy to assist with
the Australian branch of the
family. Regards Andrew Lawson.
Email: ala99724@bigpond.net.au
Alexander Calderwood /
Stewarton 28. 10. 2015
Hi there, my 3x great
grandfather was Alexander
Calderwood born November 1800
in Stewarton, Ayrshire,
Scotland. I was wondering if
anyone has information on his
parents or family. Thank you
for any and all help, Connie.
Email: nursemcrum@verizon.net
John Murray and wife
Margaret Brackenridge 25. 10.
2015
I'm trying to find out the
parents of John Murray-Born
Jan. 30, 1783 in Hillhead,
Fyvie Parish, Aberdeenshire
Scotland. John Murray marries
Margaret Brackenridge about
1805 in Girvan, Ayrshire,
Scotland. Margaret Brackenridge
was the daughter of William
Brackenridge and Elizabeth
McNider. John worked as a
weaver in Girvan. All 7
children of John and Margaret
were born in Girvan, Girvan
Parish, Ayrshire, Scotland.
Those years of their birth
range from 1806 to 1818. John,
Margaret and their children
immigrated to Quebec, Canada
between 1818-1826 and here he
became a very successful dairy
farmer. John Murray died April
23, 1858 in Ste Foy, Quebec,
Canada and is buried in the
Mount Hermon Cemetery in
Sillery, Quebec. Margaret
"Brackenridge" Murray died on
May 10, 1868 in Ste Foy,
Quebec, Canada and is also
buried beside her husband in
the Mount Hermon Cemetery.
Since John spent his early
married life in Girvan Parish I
was hoping that there may be
someone with the same ancestry
that could shed some light on
him- mainly because of the
Brackenridge/McNider family
connection. I'm happy to share
my research with anyone who is
interested in these families.
Thank you. Rhea Gilbert .
Email: bahila1@msn.com
James Mair born 1804 /
Newton on Ayr 16. 09. 2015
I'm looking for info for the
parents of James Mair who was
born in 1804 at Newton on Ayr.
Apparently, this James Mair was
a seaman. He married Agnes
Hunter, who was born July 22,
1805 at At Quivox, Ayr. Any
info on this James Mair would
be greatly appreciated.
Regards, James Mair. Email:
jim_mair@hotmail.com
Crawford / Ayrshire 29. 08.
2015
For any Crawford's
interested in tracing their
Crawford families origins, The
clan Crawford association has
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help their members with their
ancestry research & also to
help them understand what their
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Clink on the link below to
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GALT Family History / New
Dailly 22. 08. 2015
Attempting to research my
fathers family. The following
is what little information I
have. John GALT (Jr.?) was born
circa July 1805 in New Dailly
(I believe) and died circa 1871
somewhere in Scotland. His
occupation was that of a mason
and or builder. He married Mary
ROBERTSON in Lanarkshire,
Scotland around 1841. Mary was
born circa 1805 in Lanarkshire
and died 1858 somewhere in
Scotland. His father was John
GALT and also a mason /
builder. He married circa
November 1794 in Ayrshire. Also
interested in learning more
about the name GALT -
especially the origin. The GALT
name continued in my family as
a middle for a couple of
generations. Thanks in advance
and appreciate any information
that will assist me in my
research of the GALT and
ROBERTSON families. Email:
yn9man@yahoo.com
Wales and Ure Family of
Ayrshire 16. 08. 2015
Hello from Victoria BC
Canada. I have managed to trace
my family tree back to 1791. My
tree hits a wall at William
Wales born 1791 marrived to
Margaret Wales Born Margaret
Grey 1795. I am not sure if
they were from Ayrshire
originally, but they had a
Daughter , Catherine Ure (born
Wales) born in Muirkirk,
Ayrshire, April 9th, 1813. Died
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Dec 30th,
1879. Looking for any
information to help go further
back, and more information on
William and Margaret Wales
would be so helpful! Wales
seems to be a very hard name to
research. Thank you so much for
any help! Kiara McLennon
researching the Stewart Family
Tree of William John Workman
Stewart. My courageous
Grandfather. Email: mrandmrsmclennon@hotmail.ca
James May Brown / Ayrshire
06. 08. 2015
I am looking for information
about James May Brown who
worked as a brass moulder in
the shipyards in Troon. He was
born around 1886 but I don't
know where. It could have been
in Kilmarnock. He married Agnes
Pagan Middleton 1st January
1916 and they lived at 58,
Portland Street in Troon. Agnes
died 14th August 1917 in
childbirth and Jimmy emigrated
to New York in 1919. Grace.
Email: BorderLass@aol.com
Joseph Murchey / Ayrshire
03. 08. 2015
Researching geneology on
this ancestor Joseph Murchey,
born 1829, Saint Quivox ,
Ayershire. Email: dorotheaemartin@yahoo.com
John Lindsay / Ayrshire 16.
07. 2015
My gggrandfather was John
Lindsay m.Margaret Eggo.
Margaret was baptised on
23-2-1783 Cortachy,clova,Angus.
Her parents were John
&Jannet Eggo. Know nothing
re.the Eggos or John Lindsay.
John had a son James
(1812-1864) who married a Sarah
Anne Booth of Manchester.
Hoping you can help. Regards to
all Ann Ross ( b.Lindsay).
Email: annross1936@gmail.com
William Craig / Ayrshire
16. 07. 2015
William Craig b.Ayrshire
1795-1856. All I know is that
he had at least one son John
Craig b.1830-1908 m.Agnes
Dalziel 1830-1884. From there
down we have a great deal but
of William we have nothing.
Email: annross1936@gmail.com
Jean Porter / Crosshill
& Hugh Auld / Ayr 09. 06.
2015
I am doing genealogy in
preparation for a trip to
Scotland. My grandmother, Jane
(also known as Jean) Porter was
from Crosshill, Scotland. Her
parents were George Francis
Porter and Helen Bell Porter.
Samuel and Agnes Bell were her
grandparents. Jane married Hugh
Auld from Ayr. Hugh’s parents
were John and Jeanie. Siblings:
Jean, Burt, John and Tom. Jane
and Hugh met in Ontario,
Canada. They married and lived
in Farmington, Michigan. They
retired to Dunedin, Florida.
Both are now deceased. My
family and I are visiting
Scotland and hope to find
relatives. Any thoughts on how
to make contact with relatives
in Scotland is appreciated.
Please email me at: jha5415@gmail.com
John Murdaugh / Ochiltree
03. 06. 2015
Greetings, I am researching
my family genealogy. John
Murdaugh 1750-1852 born
Ochiltree, Ayer. Samuel L.
Murdaugh Murders 1793.
Elizabeth Smith 1761-1852.
George Murdoch 1715-1756.
Margaret Leitch 1716-1756. If
you can assist my search that
would be such a blessing. Karen
Strickland Kramer granddaughter
of Nora Elizabeth Murdaugh.
Email: galadrielthoman@gmail.com.
Patrick / Ayrshire 03. 06.
2015
Hello, I've been researching
my family from afar for the
last several years. My families
earliest traces back to
Ayrshire. I would like to
connect with members or
possibly distant relatives in
efforts to further our
knowledge. My earliest ancestor
is John Patric. Born 1429. In
1456, roughly, he was a notary
at Kilwinning Abbey. This all I
have on this person. Is it
possible he is connected to
Comes Earl Patrick around 1210?
John Patrick born 1460, married
to Marion Sample is listed in
recors of Cunnighame as
Patrick's of Trearne and
Hessilhead. This is in Beith
Parish. The family is listed
here for several generations.
My defended from this line,
Robert Patrick born 1705. He
emigrated to the colonies in
1725. Many say we are alias or
Sept of the Lamonts. There is
no direct lineage that I'm
aware so far but love to find
some link. But I'm open to
other possible connections. The
hard thing with name Patrick,
there are many variation and
many took variations of the
name. Would love to find fellow
Patrick's in Ayrshire. If
nothing more than to say hello.
Please let me know if I can
post? Thanks for consideration.
James Patrick Email: james.patrick@windstream.net
O'Barr/Barr of Ayrshire 02.
06. 2015
Hello to all- I am
researching my O'Barr ancestral
roots and have only managed to
successfully trace it back to
my 8th greatgrandfather,
Michael O'Barr, who came to
America as an indentured
servant around 1750. I've
learned that some of the O'Barr
family (or just Barr possibly)
originally either fled or were
sent to Ireland from Aryshire,
Scotland in the mid 1600s. I've
just recently found out that
there are still many Barrs
there, and there is even a town
named after them. I'm very
interested in finding ancestors
from the gap between Scotland
and Ireland, as well as family
that are in Scotland now. I am
sure there are many cousins.
And help would be greatly
appreciated. You can email me
at: galadrielthoman@gmail.com
with any information. Thank
you! Galadriel Thoman
America
Matthew Carson /Mauchline
23. 05. 2015
Hello all from New Zealand,
I am trying to track down this
handsome fellow, Matthew Carson
Birth: circa 1846 Mauchline,
East Ayrshire, Scotland, United
Kingdom. Immediate Family:
Husband of Mary Carson, Father
of Janet Henrietta Clarkson and
Jane Carson. It would seem that
he is /was my Great
Grandfather. Any information
appreciated Kindest regards
Murray Carson Clarkson Email:
murray_clarkson@hotmail.com
John Hunter of Doonholm
/Ayr 18. 05. 2015
I am trying to fill in some
early years of John Hunter, son
of Andrew Hunter of Bonnytoun
& Doonholm, who arrived in
Australia in 1838. I have his
Australian story. I believe he
was in China with the 9th Lord
Napier, and have some details
in Barbarian Eye, but I wonder
if he was in Calcutta before
1834 and when he returned home
to Ayr after 1834? Thanks,
Judy. Email: vikinghunt1@gmail.com
McWhirter / Dailey /Dailly
15. 05. 2015
My great grandfather William
McWhirter was conceived into
this world in your amazing
country in the Parish of Dailey
Ayrshire Scotland on February
23, 1825. He went to heaven ( I
hope ) on September 03, 1911
from his departure zone here in
Canada. His son,( my
grandfather )William James
McWhirter died on May 23, 1962
at the age of 67. My father
Graham McWhirter was born on
December 03, 1934, and died on
December 17, 2003. I , Gregory
Juul Donald McWhirter was born
December 20, 1965 and am by the
grace of GOD still alive : ) My
son Isaiah James McWhirter was
born July 27, 1994 and
thankfully has no children yet
! I was wondering if there is
anybody on your side of the
pond that can help me with the
McWhirter clan and is it
possible that I might still
have distant relatives living
in my true homeland. any and
all help will be greatly
appreciated ! You can send any
and all information and / or
questions to me. thank you for
your excellent help, Sincerely,
Gregory D. McWhirter. Email:
gregorydmcwhirter@gmail.com
Wilson, Fulton, Hutchison /
Ayrshire 11. 05. 2015
Looking for information on
the following families: Wilson,
Fulton, Hutchison - all
Presbyterian Covenentors who
fled to Pennsylvania directly
from Scotland and/or via
Ireland in the mid-1700s. I
have information that indicates
Fulton was from Lanarkshire and
Hutchison from Ayrshire. No
info on the Wilson immigrant.
They settled in different
counties in SE Pennsylvania but
the fact that their families
intermarried indicates that
must have know each other,
perhaps back in Scotland. Any
information of guidance would
be most appreciated. Email:
cwilson28@me.com
Ross / North Kilbride 06.
05. 2015
My sister and I look forward
to visiting Ayrshire during our
upcoming trip. We are descended
from the de Ross family and are
interested in finding more
information about them, as our
efforts from the US have
reached a stopping point. We
know that our branch of the
Rosses descended from a James
Ross who left Scotland for
Ireland in the 1600's, and he
was descended from the de
Rosses of Ayrshire,
specifically, we think around
the area of North Kilbride.
Email: mookienc@hotmail.com
Thanks Dr. Connie Ross.
Tannahill / Kilmarnock /
Ayrshire 30. 04. 2015
Tannahill DNA Project,
United States - Seeking
Tannahill DNA from
Scotland!
Greetings All, my name is
David Tannahill,
co-Administrator of the
Tannahill-Tannehill DNA Project
in the United States. We have
two different Tannahill DNA
lines from our Tannahill
Project members who have tested
their DNA with us. Strangely
both seem to be coming from the
same T-hill family line during
the late 1700's and early
1800's out of Maryland,
Delaware and Virginia. There
can only be one!!! Actually, it
is possible for there to be two
DNA lines but not likely from
the same township and/or family
line. Since both DNA lines here
want to claim Kilmarnock, let
us think on that one. Now
wouldn't it be a curiosity if
another Scottish area claimed
one or both lines. We now need
DNA Project members from
Scotland!
Our Tannahill families have
an illustrious history here in
America as frontiersmen and
pioneer planter families who
helped clear this wild land and
settle many parts of early
America. Land grants were given
to these early Tannahill
families as reward for their
military service as Indian
fighters and Revolutionary War
soldiers who fought gallantly
in America's struggle to become
a new Nation. These T-hill
families migrated into South
Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and
Texas as well as Tennessee and
Kentucky, Missouri and all the
Great Lakes territorial states.
It is now the purpose of our
Tannahill-Tannehill Project
(both spellings are used here)
to reach out and find which is
the original Tannahill DNA line
that is native to Scotland's
Ayrshire region and in
particular, the Kilmarnock
area, where these family
traditions have it as the
Tannahill homeland. Is there
another area in Scotland where
Tannahill families also
originated? We want to learn
more about our family history
in Scotland and the British
Isles, therefore we welcome
Tannahill-Tannehill family
members from all areas of
Scotland, Britain and Northern
Ireland to join us. Family Tree
DNA in Houston, Texas is our
testing company for our DNA
research. While FTDNA has
several DNA tests for both men
and women, it is the Y-DNA test
(male lineage) that we are now
using for this research. So if
you are a male
Tannahill-Tannehill or know of
one who would be interested in
participating in our DNA
research we would be very happy
to have you join our Project.
Please contact me for more
information, I'm looking
forward to hearing from
you!
For more information, email
me at: www.familytreedna.com/groups/tannehill
and please direct your inquiry
to my attention .: David
Tannahill. Best regards, Dave
Co-Admin., Tannahill-Tannehill
DNA Project
Edward Johnston /
Kilwinning 29. 04. 2015
Seeking family of Edward
Johnston, (1910-1996), married
to Annie Adam Walker Young.
Edward would be my great uncle,
his sister, Georgina Johnson
(Watson, Banks) was my
grandmother. I am interested in
making contact with descendants
of Edward. Please contact Donna
Turner at Email: we3turners@gci.net
, or 20428 New England Drive,
Eagle River, Alaska, USA
99577.
William Boyd b.1846 /
Ayrshire 17. 04. 2015
Hello, I'm trying to
research my family's ancestry,
and I've hit a snag. It stops
with a William Boyd, born in
1846 in Stevenson, Ayr and has
him residing in Kilwinning,
Ayrshire. It also has him
married to a Sarah S. Johnson.
Any information you may have
would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
Email: smiths782@yahoo.com
Cochrane / Ayrshire 14. 04.
2015
Robert Cochrane born 1829
Ayrshire, married Jean Unknown
born 1839 Ayrshire, Brother:
Thomas Cochrane born 1841 in
Ayrshire. Looking for name of
Robert & Thomas Cochrane's
Parents. Looking for Jean's
Surname & Parents, Regards
Lynette.
Email: lyncoltham@iafrica.com
Scott Family / Kilmarnock
09. 04. 2015
Searching for the family of
Joseph SCOTT, b. 1800 in
Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland.
He married Jane, b. 1811
Ireland. The family moved to
Argyle, LaFayette Co.,
Wisconsin, USA between 1820 and
1840. They had two known
children, Janet (Jeannette) and
John T. John married Elizabeth
Pennistone of Plungar,
Leiesteshire, England.in 1862
and had Rose Ella, b. 1864 in
Argyle. My Great-Grandmother.
Any assistance with this Scott
family search, would be greatly
appreciated. Thank you Carol
Sechrist Email: CarolS5234@aol.com
Henry Mcewan / Monkton 01.
03. 2015
Hi! My
great-great-great-grandfather
Henry Mcewan was born in
Monkton, Ayrshire in the early
1800s, though I know very
little else about him. His wife
was born in Ayrshire too,
Margaret Mcewan, but we’re
having trouble sorting out
exactly where. I think there
were a few Margt Mcewans in
that time! I’ll be in Edinburgh
in May 2015, and would love to
stop by. I’ll try to learn more
about my family before then. If
anyone would like to meet and
chat about all this, I’d be
happy to meet up. Thank you for
your time. Coming from San
Francisco, California, I’m a
bit starved for history. Mysti
Berry mystiberry.com. Email:
mysti.berry@mac.com
Baird Family 19. 02.
2015
I am trying to find any
reference to my grandparents
who were born in Canada but
their parents are from Ayshire.
The name is Baird. Could be
John or Archibald?? Thanks Rob
Bennethum. Email: rbennethum@loomisco.com
The Mcdonald family in
Saltcoats Scotland 26. 01.
2015
Trying to find Jeannie
Mcdonald met her on the
Brittanic cunard ship in the
fifties? Email: softlad@verizon.net
Andrew Blair /Cumnock 13.
01. 2015
My Grandfather was Andrew
Blair form Cumnock Ayrshire
born 24 January 1903, brother
was Robert and 2 sisters one I
think was named Susan. Came to
South Africa in 1925 and was
married to Nancy Crawford and
had 3 daughters and they had 6
grandchildren. The
grandchildren have had 10
children and the next
generation has been born. These
names are all available if you
would require them. Regards
Andy. Email: andy@minesrescue.co.za
William & Margaret
Hanlon /Ayr 06. 01. 2015
My Great Grandfather,
William Hanlon was a sailor
born in Dublin in 1870/71. My
Great Grandmother was named
Margaret, I do not know her
maiden name, she came from Ayr
in Scotland, born 1871/72.
William was Catholic and
Margaret was Protestant, she
converted to a Catholic. I can
only assume that they met and
married in or around the ports
in Ayr as William was a sailor,
as already mentioned. In
1895/96 they had a baby girl
named Catherine. Catherine was
born in Scotland, presumably in
Ayr. The family had moved to
Dublin by 1899, my grandmother
Mary Hanlon, their second child
was born in Dublin in 1899.
Thank you for your time reading
this email, hopefully you can
help me in my search, if only
for the maiden name of
Margaret, and maybe their
wedding cert and a birth cert
for catherine Sincerely Yours
Liam Doyle. Email: liamswallop@eircom.net
McMurrain Families
/Ayrshire 01. 01. 2015
Are there any residents
remaining in Ayrshire or
vicinity with the surname
McMurrain or McMurrian. Records
indicate that there were
McMurrains there in the
mid-1800's and my personal
family stories tell of
McMurrains in Scotland before
they moved to Northern Ireland.
I am interested to know if
there are any still living
there. If there are, would you
please give them my email
address or, if they do not mind
me contacting them, give me
their email address. I live in
Atlanta, GA and was born in the
Appalachian Mountains of North
Georgia. My dad's family is
from South Georgia. Supposedly
they landed in the north part
of the US and migrated into the
mountains and then south. Thank
you for any help you can give
me. Tom McMurrain Atlanta,
Georgia Email: tom.mcmurrain@live.com
Thomson /Welch / Welsh /
Ayr 31. 12. 2014
I am researching my
grandmother's family. Her name
was Margaret Fisher Thomson
born 28/09/1898 at Ayr,
Scotland. She had a brother
William Thomson born 02/04/1900
at Ayr, Scotland. Their Parents
were William & Helena
Thomson (nee Welch/Welsh).
Margaret was separated from her
brother William after their
mother died 22/12/1907 at
Paisley, Renfrewshire. I am
especially interested in what
happened to William. I would
appreciate any information
regarding this family. Email:
glenda.fh@hotmail.com
Margaret Jane Donnelly (or
Young ) / Annbank 31. 12.
2014
Hello, I am looking for
information on my Grandmother,
born Margaret Jane Donnelly, on
August 2, 1895 to a Samuel
Donnelly and his wife in
Annbank, Scotland. Attached is
a newspaper clipping from her
parents 50 wedding anniversary.
Margaret died in Corpus
Christi, Texas in 1987. She
emigrated to the US through
Ellis Island sometime between
1911-1920, settling in Cos Cob,
Connecticut and married
Archibald Stirling who had
emigrated from Scotland during
the same time period.They had
one daughter, Florence Kinnaird
Stirling, my mother, born
September 8, 1928. Samuel
Donnelly and his wife lived @
21 Stewart Road Ayr at least on
their anniversary, June 7,
1944. They were married by a
Rev. Mann Callan and had 5
daughters and one son:
Margaret, Agnes, Sarah, Sam,
Jr., Jesse(Jessica?) Margaret
was the eldest. The puzzle is
that her social security card
issued here in the USA lists
her as : Margaret Young
Stirling and we have never
known the Surname Young in our
family history. Thank you for
any information you are able to
give. I am one of three
children of Margaret's only
daughter, Florence, who married
Roy L. Blanton in Gainesville,
Texas, October 15, 1957. We
lived almost our entire
childhood in Corpus Christi,
Texas and Grandma Margaret
moved to Corpus Christi to be
with her only daughter and only
grandchildren in the early
1960s. Margaret's daughter,
Florence Kinnaird Stilring
Blanton, died at the age of 78
on January 2, 2007.. Email:
lkbd59@gmail.com
Richard Carlteon / Ayrshire
30. 12. 2014
Hi, I live in Murfreesboro,
TN. I have been researching my
dad's side of the family and
discovered that his 5th great
grandfather (my 6th) came from
Ayershire Scotland. His name is
Richard Carleton. He was born
circa 1720 there in Ayershire
and died in 1790 in Craven
County, NC. His son, Thomas
Carleton Sr is my 5th great
grandfather and is a
Revolutionary War patriot. I
believe Richard came with a
brother from Scotland to PA. I
wonder if there are any
Carleton relatives that may
have traced their ancestry to
this branch. Email: vanurse1@comcast.net
McMillan Ancestors /
Ayrshire 30. 12. 2014
Hi I'm looking into the
McMillans who lived in Ayrshire
. Henry McMillan who was born
in 1865 he Married Elizabeth
chestnut . They had Children.
Elizabeth died and he then
married Catherine McArther
Howie . He had two children
with her then he packed up the
family and moved to Tasmania.
He is my great great
Grandfather. He had a Son in
Tasmania John Howie McMillan
who was my Grand father . He
died just after his father was
born so dad never new much of
him. I would love any
information anyone has or if
there is any direct relatives
alive, Andrew McMillan. Email:
AMcMillan@millingtons.com.au
Martha McWhirter / Ayr 18.
12. 2014
I am researching my husbands
family. His name : John Phillip
Risk 3/6/1947. We live at
Fairview Park, South Australia,
Australia. His Gr Gr
Grandmother was Martha Mc
Whirter. She was born 1817 in
Ayr Scotland and died 1896 in
Creswick Victoria Australia.
She married David Risk in 1840
in Glasgow, Lanarkshire,
Scotland. He was born in 1813
in Magherafelt, Northern
Ireland. I would appreciate any
information regarding these two
people. Susanne Risk. Email:
jprisky@tpg.com.au
Hannah Family Background /
Ayrshire 25. 11. 2014
Was trying to follow family
tree back to origins in
Ayrshire. I believe was a
William & Sarah Hannah whose
children: William, Edward,
Sarah, George & Aggie came to
New Zealand aboard ship
"Oamaru" September 1876. Would
appreciate any information.
Cheers Ray Hannah Gore New
Zealand. Email: han.fam@xtra.co.nz
Alfred James Cochrane /
Prestwick 23. 11. 2014
I am hoping someone can
assist me with some information
on Alfred James Cochrane who
was the Provost from 1915 till
1919 and passed away in
Ayrshire in 1933. I believe
this to be correct, Alfred
James Cochrane was born in
Edinburgh, and moved to
Prestwick at Ayr and was a wine
merchant that lived in
Prestwick until his death in
1933. His wife was Elizabeth
Dawson. Thanks for your help
James Russell. Email: jimmag1@bigpond.net.au
Murry and McQueen /
Muirkirk 21. 11. 2014
My great grand parents
emigrated to Australia in 1913
then moved to Newzealand. Their
names were Marion Murry married
to Thomas McQueen. My
grandmother was Catherine
McQueen married to Robert Lowe.
Her sisters name was Helen
McQueen married William Kirk
who then changed his surname to
Russel. My great grandparents
lived in Muirkirk before
emigrating, any information
would help. Email: loweann54@gmail.com
Vernon ancestry 16. 11.
2014
I am trying to trace my
ancestry back through the UK to
France on the Vernon side of
the family. My great great
grandfather was William Gordon
Vernon (1822-1850) he married
Elizabeth Ross Forbes.
Unfortunately thats as far back
as our framuily tree has gone
but I do know that WG Vernon
had a father also called
William Vernon who came from
Ayrshire. Unfortunately I have
no more details. I am also
trying work back to establish
any connection between us here
in NZ and the Vernons of Haddon
Hall or Tong. Any help is
appreciated Richard Vernon.
Email: richard@glamorgan.co.nz
McClure Ancestry 15. 11.
2014
Hello, my name is Walter
Adams from Jacksonville,
Florida. I have just discovered
that my fifth great
grand-father is from Ayrshire,
Scotland. His name is Andrew
McClure, born in 1630. His wife
was also born there, her name
is Jeanne Janet. She was born
in 1630 and died in 1720. They
may have been the last of this
family to be from Scotland,
their son James Arthur Andrew
McClure was born in Ireland in
1660. Apparently this clan of
McClure’s left Scotland before
this sons birth? I would
appreciate any information you
may provide on this family and
the county of Ayrshire. I would
be happy to reimburse any
copying or mailing costs you
may incur. Email: waltadams53@att.net
Montgomerie/ery family 14.
11. 2014
Looking for more information
re this family. Robert
Mongomerie m Mary Lauchlan at
Kilbirnie 7.6.1833. His parents
were John Montgomerie/ery- and
Mary Lauchlan. Robert and Mary
had 3 children:- John, born
29.3.1834, Kilbirnie. m
Euphemia McCulloch on 7.12.1866
at Lochwinnock. Immagrated to
New Zealand Barbara, born c1838
at Beith. Married William
Gibson Craig on 4.6.1861 at
Lochwinnoch Mary, born c1837 at
Beith. Married William Robert
Dick on 21.1.1869, Lochwinnoch.
Especially looking for the
right John who was born around
1763-66 at Kilbirnie. There are
so many Johns. I know quite a
bit about my family that came
to New Zealand. Looking forward
to more information. Dawn
Groves. Email: ddgroves@xtra.co.nz
Boreland Castle 11. 11.
2014
One of the most important
finds for our family was on
googlebooks which is free "The
history of Ayr" you can
download this yourself. It
tells the history of Boreland
which is where our family once
lived. The only real
information I have for our
earliest Howatson ancestor
apart from the marriage is
attached. My great x 8
grandmother Sarah Montgomerie
was the daughter of the Laird
William Montgomerie of
Boreland, and my grandfather
told me that James was the
"Factor" on the estate of
Boreland, and that being of
lowly statue when it was known
he was seeing Sarah they fled
the area, hence they moved to
Crawford and leadhills, a
mining town where they had
several children, later they
all made up. The Boreland
Montgomeries were also related
to the Eglinton Montgomeries of
Skelmorlie, Sarah being a
Montgomerie is also descended /
related to the Olivestob
Hamiltons etc. From my own
research of around this time,
there were 10 main Howatson
familes, and I have not been
able to go back any further on
James Howatson ie who his
parents were though he was born
in Lanark. And all the families
have similar first names. Kind
Regards Vince. One of my
relatives has created this
website which you may find
interesting.
www.surnamepages.com/Howatson.html.
Email: rees.vincent@googlemail.com
Mills Ayrshire 10. 11.
2014
Hello! My family has traced
our ancestry, via DNA, to
Ayrshire and Northern Ireland.
The story of our surname, as
I'm told, is that we - the
Mills - were 'expelled' during
the Second Bishops War and sent
to Northern Ireland from
Ayrshire. It's hard to settle
on any particular assumption as
to why, due to all the crazy
fighting going on during those
times. One can assume we were
royalists, but why exile to
Northern Ireland? Work on
Plantation? Just searching for
any insight into Scots
migration from Ayrshire to
Northern Ireland during that
time. Update! As to why we were
'expelled' to Northern Ireland
during the Second Bishops War:
Apparently we were Covenanters
fleeing religious
persecution...makes sense. The
thing is, our highest matches
are not Mills. We believe we
changed our surname during this
time, highest matches are
McCullough/McCulloch,
McCracken, McTaggart/Taggart,
Ferguson, and Boyd.Thanks!
Email: jamesmills3000@me.com
Mackrel (Mackrell,
Mackerel) family 10. 11.
2014
According to my research the
Mackrel family settled in
Ayrshire Scotland before a
branch of the family moved to
Yorkshire West Riding, England
to work the lead mines there.
The first Mackrels recorded in
Yorkshire were born in around
1740-1760, but I do not know
whether they were born in
England or Scotland. There is a
Mackrel coat of arms associated
with Scotland and they
apparently had a seat in
Ayshire. They apparently came
over during the Norman invasion
and their name derives from
their work as fisherman of
mackerel. I would be most
interested in learning more
about this surname. In
Yorkshire it appears early on
with various spellings, and now
has been normalized as
Mackwell. Thank you. Sharon
Mackwell. Email: sharon_06513@yahoo.com
McDonald & McLeish /
Dundonald 08. 11. 2014
Hello I am trying to find
information on the following:
AGNES MCDONALD MOTHER AGNES
MCLEISH/MCLISH/MCCLISH My
Grandmother Agnes McDonald at
age 6, estimated birth 1894,
lived in Ayrshire, in the
Village of Dundonald. Her
Mother Agnes McCleish listed as
a Laundress and Head of the
household aged 29 yrs estimated
birth was abt 1872. Her parents
were James McLish and Elizabeth
Calderwood. This information is
from the 1891 and 1901 Scottish
Census, Parish of Dundonald,
ED:1 Page 21, Line:1 Roll No:
CSSCT1901_223. Registration No
590/1 Household 102, The Census
was taken on the night of 31st
March/1st April 1901. Agnes
McCleish was an unwed Mother,
the father may have been known
in the Village as she gave the
child her fathers name. The
Father is listed as Neil
McDonald Farm Servant High
Newton Darval. There are no
further records for Agnes or
her Mother after 1901 Census I
am unable to find what happened
to them or find further
information on Neil McDonald.
Thank you Lyn Burley. Email:
nlburley1@bigpond.com
Ayrshire Campbell
Christening 06. 11. 2014
Attached is an extract of
the OPR records for Campbell
christenings in Ayrshire. I'm
very interested in any help
stringing these Campbells
together or anyone who knows if
any of these individuals
emigrated to America. I am
particularly interested in
either of the James Campbells
who married Susanna Campbell or
Margaret Jamison in Sorn
Parish. Thank you Kevin
Campbell. Email: Kevincamp@aol.com .
Christening List
PDF
James Burns c1778-bef. 1851
Ayr 04. 11. 2014
Have been wanting to find
more information on and his
ancestors and descendants James
Burns. James was born about
1778 in , Ayr, Scotland. He
died before 1851 in Kirkoswald,
Ayrshire, Scotland. RECORD: 1.
Scotland Census Schedules, 6
Jun 1841. Name: James Burry
Age: 50 Estimated birth year:
abt 1791 Gender: Male Where
born: Ayrshire, Scotland Civil
parish: Kirkoswald County:
Ayrshire Address: Culzean
Demerney Occupation: M S Parish
Number: 601 Name: Sebina Burry
Age: 50 Estimated birth year:
abt 1791 Gender: Female Where
born: Ayrshire, Scotland Civil
parish: Kirkoswald County:
Ayrshire Address: Culzean
Demerney Parish Number: 601
Name: Jane Burry Age: 20
Estimated birth year: abt 1821
Gender: Female Where born:
Ayrshire, Scotland Civil
parish: Kirkoswald County:
Ayrshire Address: Culzean
Demerney Parish Number: 601
Name: Elisabeth Wilson Age: 25
Estimated birth year: abt 1816
Gender: Female Where born:
Ayrshire, Scotland Civil
parish: Kirkoswald County:
Ayrshire Address: Culzean
Demerney Parish Number: 601
Sebina Wilson Age: 4 Estimated
birth year: abt 1837 Gender:
Female Where born: Ayrshire,
Scotland Civil parish:
Kirkoswald County: Ayrshire
Address: Culzean Demerney
Parish Number: 601 Name:
Margaret Wilson Age: 2
Estimated birth year: abt 1839
Gender: Female Where born:
Ayrshire, Scotland Civil
parish: Kirkoswald County:
Ayrshire Address: Culzean
Demerney Parish Number: 601."
Scottish Ancestry research:
Kirkoswald - Address: Culzean
Demesne James Burns, aged 50;
male servant, born in the
county of Ayr.; Sebina, 50,
born in the county of yr; Jane,
aged 20, born in the county of
Ayr; Ann aged 15, born in the
county of Ayr. 2.
http://www.scotsancestry.co.uk/,
Scots Ancestry Research Society
- B/38,882, 21 Nov. 1978, 16
Jul. 1979 and 7 Oct 1986, Scots
Ancestry Research Society, 3
Albany Street, Edinburgh, EH1
3PY Scotland. " The Old
parochial registers of Straiton
and Ayr were searched for the
births of children.... In Ayr -
Jean born 4th baptised 7.6.1807
- - In Straiton - 1811 John,
lawfull son of James Burns and
Sibby (sic) McQualter at
Slatehouse was born 8th Augst,
1809 ALSO Anne born 14.11.1816,
Robert born 14.2.1819."
Scotland Census Schedules, 6
Jun 1841 Kirkoswald - Address:
Culzean Demesne James Burns,
aged 50; male servant, born in
the county of Ayr.; Sebina, 50,
born in the county of yr; Jane,
aged 20, born in the county of
Ayr; Ann aged 15, born in the
county of Ayr. It is said that
the family is tied into Robert
Burns (the poet) lineage but
missing is at least one
generation if not 2 or more to
make the connection if at all
ever possible I have yet to
prove this if the connection
even does exist. James married
Sabina Sibby Sibbey Sibbald
McQualter [McWater, McWaker
Qualter McQuater was born about
1778 in Kirkmichael, Ayr,
Scotland. She died 14 Sep 1860
in Kirkoswald, Ayr, Scotland.
RECORD: 1. Scotland Census
Schedules, : 30/31 Mar 1851. "
Parish Number: 601 Civil
parish: Kirkoswald County:
Ayrshire Address: Burnside ED:
5 Page: 7 Household schedule
number: 19 Line: 4 Roll:
CSSCT1851_134 Name: Sibbina
Burns Age: 73 Estimated birth
year: abt 1778 Relationship:
Head Gender: Female Where born:
Kirkmichael, Ayrshire
Occupation: Formerly House Maid
Name: Jean Burns Age: 41
Estimated birth year: abt 1810
Relationship: Daughter Mother's
name: Sibbina Gender: Female
Where born: Ayr, Ayrshire
Occupation: Dress Maker Name:
Ann Burns Age: 31 Estimated
birth year: abt 1820
Relationship: Daughter Mother's
name: Sibbina Gender: Female
Where born: Straiton, Ayrshire
Occupation: Formerly House
Servant. DEATH: 2.
http://www.scotsancestry.co.uk/,
Scots Ancestry Research Society
- B/38,882, 21 Nov. 1978, 16
Jul. 1979 and 7 Oct 1986, Scots
Ancestry Research Society, 3
Albany Street, Edinburgh, EH1
3PY Scotland. Sabbina (sic)
McQualter or Burns, was then
found to have died on the 14th
September 1860 at Kirkoswald,
Ayrshires. According to her
death entry, she was then aged
82 widow of a land steward, and
the daughter of David
McQualter, land steward, and
Margaret McIlwraith, both
deceased. The imformation for
this entry was given (to the
registar) by her daughter, Ann
Burns." they had: 2 M Hugh
Gavin Park Burns was born 18
Jun 1803 and was christened 23
Jun 1803 in Dailly, Ayr,
Scotland. 3 F Mary Burns was
born 23 Mar 1805 and was
christened 24 Mar 1805 in
Dailly, Ayr, Scotland. 4 F Jean
Burns was born 4 Jun 1807 in
Ayr, Ayr, Scotland and was
christened 7 Jun 1807 in Ayr,
Ayr, Scotland. 5 M David Burns
(1808-1884 was born 2 Sep 1808
in Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland and
was christened 6 Sep 1808 in
Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland. He
died 7 Aug 1884 in Thornhill,
Morton, Dumfriesshire,
Scotland. married (MRIN:104)
Janet (Jessie) Boswell
"Jessie", daughter of James
Boswell *-321 and Elizabeth
(Eliza) Walls *-322 (MRIN:219),
on 17 May 1822 in Linlithgow,
West Lothian, Scotland. Jessie
was born 1801 in Inverkeithing,
Fife, Scotland. She died 7 Feb
1876 in Thornhill, Morton,
Dumfries, Scotland . 6 John
Burns was born 8 Aug 1809 in
Straiton, Ayr, Scotland. 7 Anne
Burns was born 14 Nov 1816 in
Straiton, Ayr, Scotland. 8
Robert Burns was born 15 Feb
1819 in Straiton, Ayr,
Scotland. Judith E. Burns
Email: reibur@centurylink.net
Thomas Family of Muirlirk
27. 10. 2014
1. Patrick Peter (Peter or
Patrick) Thomas was born
between 1840 -1844 in Mayo,
Ireland/Muirkirk, Ayrshire,
Scotland. He died 26 Feb 1902
in Burnside, Murikirk,
Ayrshire, Scotland. Patrick
married Mary Mullin [Mullen]
daughter of Edward Mullin
[Mullen Molan] *-448 and
Cecelia McCann on 2 Apr 1860 in
Ayr, Scotland. Mary was born
1844 in Muirkirk, Ayrshire,
Scotland. And grandson or
Patrick and Mary had the
following children:
2 M i. Michael Thomas was born
6 Feb 1863 in Burnside,
Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland.
He died ?1918 certificate #43?
in Muirkirk, Ayrshire,
Scotland. Michael married Janet
Maxwell daughter of Agnes or
Elizabeth Maxwell , on 13 Jun
1884 in Murkirk, Ayr, Scotland.
Janet was born 21 Mar 1864 in
Durrisdeer, Thornhill/
Clenchside, Dumfries,
Scotland
3 F ii. Ann J. Thomas-289 was
born 23 Jul 1861 in Muirkirk,
Ayrshire, Scotland. She died
before 1871.
4 M iii. Edward Thomas-290 was
born 30 Oct 1864 in Burnside,
Muirkirk, Ayrshire, 1
5 F iv. Helen ( Ellen Ston)
Thomas-11292 was born 14 Dec
1868 in Muirkirk, Ayrshire,
Scotland. Helen married Michael
Fox . Michael was born 1871 in
Longriggind / Glenmavis,
Lanarkshire. He died 1949 in
Larkhall, Lanarkshire, Scotland
. Helen also married James Fox
son of Matthew Fox and Mary
Dolan on 31 Dec 1891 in
Muirkirk Ayrshire Scotland.
James was born about 1868 in
West Calder, Edinburghshire,
Midlothian, Scotland.
6 M v. Peter Thomas was born 6
Oct 1866 in Muirkirk, Ayrshire,
Scotland. He died before 1870
in Muirkirk, Ayrshire,
Scotland.
7 F vi. Mary Thomas was born 6
Oct 1866 in Muirkirk, Ayrshire,
Scotland. She died 24 Jan 1893
in Cumnock, Ayrshire ( East
Ayrshire), Scotland. Mary
married Robert McAllister son
of Robert McAllister and
Rosanna Devlin on 26 Jun 1884
in St.Thomases, Muirkirk,
Ayrshire. Robert was born 4 Mar
1861 in Townfoot Cumnock / Old
Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland. He
died 18 Sep 1915 in Railway
Station Kilmarnock, Ayrshire,
Scotland.
8 F vii. Margaret Thomas was
born 13 Dec 1872 in Muirkirk,
Ayrshire, Scotland.
9 F viii. Bridget Elizabeth
Thomas was born 6 Nov 1874 in
Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland.
Bridget married William
Donochie , son of James
Donochie and Sarah O'Hear on 13
Oct 1899 in St. Sophia's R C
Church, Galston, Ayrsihre,
Scotland. William was born
about 1872 in Newmilns,
Scotland. He died in Newmilns,
Scotland.
10 F ix. Ann Jane Thomas was
born 7 Sep 1876 in Muirkirk,
Ayrshire, Scotland. Ann married
Robert Higgins Robert was born
1877.
11 M x. Peter Thomas was born 9
Jan 1881 in Muirkirk, Ayrshire,
Scotland.
12 F xi. Celilia Thomas was
born 21 Dec 1883 in Muirkirk,
Ayrshire, Scotland. Celilia
married James Devlin , son of
Hugh Devlin and Hannah Ms Hugh
Devlin James was born about
1882 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire,
Scotland. He died about 1954 in
Glasgow, Lanarkshire,
Scotland.
13 M xii. Edward Minnie Thomas
was born 3 Apr 1887 in
Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland.
He died before 1891.
14 F xiii. Edith Thomas-473 was
born 1888 in Muirkirk Ayrshire
Scotland.
1. Edward Mullin (Eddie)
Thomas- was born 19 Sep 1904 in
Garronhill, Muirkirk, Ayrshire,
Scotland. He died 21 Feb 1975
in Murikirk, Ayr, Scotland and
was buried 1975 in Muirkirk
Cemetery Murikirk, Ayr,
Scotland FAG # 106108030. He
was the son of Agnes Maxwell
Thomas born 27 Mar 1884
Garronhill, Muirkirk, Ayr,
Scotland died 12 Jan 1955
Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana
buried 14 Jan 1955 Culver
Masonic Cemetery, Culver,
Marshall, Indiana she was the
only child of Micheal Thomas
and Janet Maxwell and grandson
of Patrick Peter (Peter or
Patrick) Thomas and Mary Mullin
[Mullen] Family tradition says
his father was a coalminer and
that he and Agnes were engaed
to be married but he was killed
in a mine explosion. David said
that he was to come to America
with his parents but the
grandparents took him off the
boat just before it sailed and
raised by Michael and Janet
(Maxwell) Thomas his
grandparents Eddie married
Martha A (Mattie or Mat)
Kirkwood on 18 Jul 1924. Mattie
or Mat was born 26 Jul 1903.
She died 13 Jul 1978 in
Rownsly/Stafford,
Staffordshire, England and was
buried in Muirkirk Cemetery
Murikirk, Ayr, Scotland FAG #
106109326. England & Wales,
Death Index, 1916-2007 Name:
Martha Cunning Thomas Birth
Date: 26 Jul 1903 Date of
Registration: Sep 1978 Age at
Death: 75 Registration
district: Stafford Inferred
County: Staffordshire Volume:
30 Page: 0964 Eddie and Mattie
or Mat had the following
children:
2 F i. Annie K Thomas-267 was
born 7 Dec 1922 in Muirkirk,
Ayrshire, Scotland. She died 28
Jan 2006 in Tampa,
Hillsborough, FLordia and was
buried in Rose Hill Cemetery,
Petersburg, Menard, Illinois
FAG# # 34967840. Annie married
Dallas L Schaad son of Albert M
Schaad and Lola B Thasher .
Dallas was born 25 Aug 1917 in
, , Illinois. He died 22 May
1988 in Petersburg, Menard,
Illinois and was buried in Rose
Hill Cemetery, Petersburg,
Menard, Illinois FAG# 34967848.
Tec 4 US Army Air Corps World
War II.
3 M ii. Michael Thomas was born
6 Nov / 7 Dec 1924 in Probably
Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland.
He died 4 Mar / 6 Mar 1987.
Michael married (MRIN:190)
Helen ----
4 M iii. William Gourlay (Bill,
Scotty) Thomas Sr.-260 was born
7 Mar 1928 in Probably
Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland.
was buried in Woodland Cemetery
McHenry, McHenry, Illinois.
Bill married Margaret Mary
(Maggie) Hall- on 7 Mar 1953 in
Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland.
Margaret was born 13 Jul 1931
in Londonderry, North Ireland.
She died 27 Sep 2006 in Crystal
Lake, McHenry, Illinois and was
buried Oct 2006 in Woodland
Cemetery McHenry, McHenry,
Illinois FAG # 74568359.
5 M iv Janet (Jenny) Thomas was
born 16 Apr 1930 in Probably
Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland.
He died 11 Feb 2011. Janet
married Walter Muir .
6 M v. Edward (Eddie) Thomas
was born 21 Dec 1934 in
Probably Muirkirk, Ayrshire,
Scotland.
7 F vi. Jean Thomas was born 31
Aug 1936 in Probably Muirkirk,
Ayrshire, Scotland. Jean
married James (Jimmy)
Paterson
8 F vii. Agnes Thomas was born
2 Dec 1939 in Probably
Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland.
Agnes married James McCabe
9 M viii. Robert (Bobby)
Thomas-258 was born in Probably
Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland.
He died 4 Oct 1993. Robert
married Nan --- Email: reibur@centurylink.net
Cannon Familly of Muirkirk
27. 10. 2014
1. Agnes or Elizabeth
Maxwell was born 6 Sep 1840 Abt
1840/1841 in Thornhill /
Shornbelt, Dumfrieshire
Scotland She had the following
children:
2 M i. William Walker Maxwell-
was born 23 Dec 1860 in
Durrisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland.
He died Probably BEF 1871.
3 F ii Janet Maxwell was born
21 Mar 1864 in Durrisdeer,
Thornhill/ Clenchside,
Dumfries, Scotland Janet
married Michael Thomas son of
Patrick Peter (Peter or
Patrick) Thomas and Mary Mullin
[Mullen], on 13 Jun 1884 in
Murkirk, Ayr, Scotland. Michael
was born 6 Feb 1863 in
Burnside, Muirkirk, Ayrshire,
Scotland. Agnes also married
William Cannon , son of James
Cannon and Mary Gillespie, on
29 Dec 1868 in Durisdeer,
Dumfries, Scotland. William was
born 6 May 1839 in Plascow
Kirkgunzeon,
Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland
and was christened 17 May 1839
in Kirkgunzeon, Kirkcudbright,
Scotland. He died before 1891.
William and Agnes had the
following children:
4 M iii. Alexander Maxwell
Cannon- was born 28 Feb 1869 in
Morton by Thornhill /
Carronbridge,
Dumfriesshire.
5 F iv. Jane Cannon was born
6/7 Jun 1871 in Muirkirk,
Ayrshire, Scotland.
6 F v. William Cannon was born
22 Nov 1873 in Muirkirk,
Ayrshire, Scotland.
7 F vi. Isabella Cannon was
born 1877 in Muirkirk,
Ayrshire, Scotland.
8 M vii. Adam Cannon was born 8
Mar 1881 in Muirkirk, Ayrshire,
Scotland. He died before 1891.
Email: reibur@centurylink.net
Andrew Patrick / Janet
Neilson / Irvine 24. 10.
2014
Andrew Patrick and Janet
Neilson were married in 1787 at
Stewarton, Ayrshire, Scotland.
They had 9 children all born in
Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland.
James PATRICK born 1788 Irvine.
John PATRICK born 1791 married
Ann STEVENSON in 1821 and had 8
children born in Troon,
Ayrshire, Scotland Andrew
PATRICK born 1792 married Agnes
FLETCHER in 1828. Janet PATRICK
born 1797 Isabella Patrick BORN
1798 Robert PATRICK born 1801
married Janet DICKIE. Lived
Kilmarnock 1841- 1887. Jean
PATRICK born 1803. Hugh PATRICK
born 1805 in Dreghorn Any
information on family would be
appreciated. Lynette Patrick.
Email: lepatrick16@gmail.com
Searching for Muir
ancestors / Kilmaurs &
Fenwick 19. 10. 2014
Hi there I am searching for
ancestors of James Muir born
Kilmaurs, 1798 and married to
Agnes Fulton in Fenwick, 1823.
His parents were James Muir and
Janet Wilson, for whom I have
no dates and cannot find any
information. Regards Jacqui
Duthie Email: duthie4@xtra.co.nz
McDade's / Kilmarnock 18.
10. 2014
Hi, I am looking for *any*
family. My Dad is
Edward(1923-2013) his twin
Thomas(1923-1977) and sibling
Patrick(1926-2011) McDade.
Their Father is
George(1886-1971) and Mother
Margaret Meehan Campbell
McDade. Margaret passed in 1963
of gangrene among other things.
She had 3 daughters; Sarah,
Margaret/Maggie(?-1988) and
Mary Campbell. I know Patrick
did not marry or have children.
He was a POW during WWII.
Thomas married but the only
child(Alexander Caddis) I found
was from his wife's(Letitia
Baird Caddis) previous
marriage. Edward married Alice
Mair, they had 2 children
Margaret Rose and George
Edward. They left Scotland for
America in the mid to late
50's. They settled in
Connecticut and I was born in
1962 :) Thank-you for any help
in my search!! In appreciation,
-- *Mari* Email: wryrwmn@gmail.com
My Campbell Family 15. 10.
2014
Hi my names Cheyenne Jouavel
I'm really interested in
finding out my heritage. My
mother is a Campbell and i've
always been fascinated in her
geneology because i'm a history
buff. And what i've gathered
from my grandfather is that, he
is from the Argyle Campbell
Clan from Ayr and that
somewhere and at some point in
time his family line were
Scottish missionaries for the
church of Scotland who ended up
in Fiji. If you have any
knowledge of who these
Campbell's were that left
Scotland, and how we are part
of the Campbell clan, I would
love to know. my grandfather
also has some very old
photographs of his great grand
parents who may have been the
ones who had left. many thanks.
would love to hear back Email:
cheyennejouavel@gmail.com
Armstrong / Flaherty 15.
10. 2014
Looking for relatives of
Frederick Armstrong b. 1894
Ireland, married Mary Flaherty
in 1924. Arrived Scotland c.
1925, a son John Fred b. 1919,
Patrick b. 1926 and Kathleen
Mary ( Bellamy) b. 1928,
possibly more. They setlled in
Cardenden, Fife, kathleen and
patrick were born in
Auchterader. John Fred was born
in Ireland. Frederick had a son
Patrick, he died in 2011, he
lived in Kilmarnock. Email:
byrneeve@yahoo.com
Hamilton & Craig,
Ayrshire 30. 09. 2014
CRAIG Peter 1853 - 1928
Stevenston, Ayrshire; married
Ellen Hamilton; 10 children.
His grandparents were John
Craig & Barbara McBride
both originally from Kilmory
Bute but Barbara was born in
Ardrossan. Any info on John
Craig 1798-abt 1851 would be
appreciated - he was a seaman.
Barbara's parents were Charles
McBride & Barbara McMillan.
Email: carolekb@gmail.com
Hamilton & Craig,
Ayrshire 30. 09. 2014
HAMILTON & CRAIG; Joseph H
1830 (Ireland) - 1879
Kilbirnie, Ayr & Jane Craig
(1826 (Ireland) - 1902
Stevenston; had 7 children in
Dalry; any info appreciated.
Email: carolekb@gmail.com
McNair Family, Dalry,
Ayrshire 27. 09. 2014
I am searching for
information on Robert McNair
born abt 1820, he
married(possibly) Mary
McMarr(?). They came to
Australia 1854, Mary and
daughter Marion died on the
voyage, but James and Barbara
(my great grandmother)
survived. I think Robert's
father was James, he had
siblings; James, Andrew,
William, and Margaret. His
mother was Marion, I think.
They lived in Dalry, 32 Main St
according to the census 1851.
Any information would be
appreciated. Email: maureenp458@gmail.com
Peter Brown born 1760 /
Ayrshire 26. 09. 2014
Hello I am in dyer need of
info on a Peter Brown whom is
presumably to have been born in
Ayrshire Scotland and came to
America late 1780's. Any info
on his father/mother would be
greatly appreciated as it will
help in my genealogical
research for my family. Any
info is welcomed. Thank you
Brandon Surber. Email: surber777@gmail.com
Clark relatives / Ayrshire
23. 09. 2014
Sidney George Clark, married
to Mary Jane Coughlin Doran.
Moved to western Canada in the
20s to have a son of the same
name. Originally of Kilmarnoch,
birth dates I'm not sure of.
Email: sidclarkpark@gmail.com
Blackwood name / Ayrshire
08. 09. 2014
I'm looking for information
on the Scottish branch of our
family. We don't know a lot
about where people came from,
but we've been told there is a
relation to Rob Roy McGregor
(or MacGregor). I'm not sure
how far back in our ancestry
that relation might be... There
was a Margaret Love Blackwood
born in 1924 (either in
Scotland or the U.S.), who
spent most of her life in the
U.S. She married Vernon A.
Smith, then later became a
widow, then re-married. She
passed away a few years ago.
Recently I came across a
webpage claiming that the
Blackwood family name came from
Ayrshire. I wonder if this is
where her parents lived? I'm
trying to preserve the privacy
of family, by only putting a
few details here. But I hope
there are enough details for
someone to give me a lead. I
used to be part of the
Ancestry.com website; had to
break from that when my files
became "messy." I'm cleaning up
files, and hope to get back on
there. However in the meantime,
please let me know about a lead
(if you have one)! Thank you!
-- Christina Email: lucilliere@yahoo.com
Kirkpatrick / Ayrshire 03.
09. 2014
I am researching the
Kirkpatrick line, specifically
Andrew Kirkpatrick said to have
been born in Ayshire in 1803
and later fled to Scotland. His
parents were Andrew and
Margaret Jane Law, possibly.
This line finally settled in
Canada in New Brunswick. I
would love to find out how to
find vital records that early
in Ayshire. Email: judygailh@att.net
James Hamilton
McIlwain-Mary Ann Cassidy 27.
07. 2014
James McIlwain born abt.
1827, lived in Dublin Ireland
where he married Mary Ann
Cassidy of Ayrshire Scotland
ancestors. Have some knowledge
her ancestory lines goes back
to king of Scotland? I can only
assume Hamilton was James
mother's family name. Email:
martywhitney@sbcglobal.net
Taylor family from Ayr 15.
07. 2014
The earliest record we have
is of Mathew Taylor, b. c. 1690
near Londonderry, Ireland. He
married Janet (probably Wilson)
and they came to Londonderry,
New Hampshire, USA, in 1719.
Tradition says that this
Presbyterian family was
originally from Ayr, Scotland,
but some left there around 1620
and went to Ireland. I know
there isn' t much data from
those very early days but I'm
still optimistic. I have DNA
and extensive information to
share if only I could find some
Taylor family. Email: busybee1952@hotmail.com
Jon De PurVaiance/Ayrshire
09. 07. 2014
My relatives go back to
1570, Jon De PurVaiance or a
close variation. He went to
France and then his children to
Ireland and America. He cane
from this area in Scotland but
I find no connection of name or
relatives. The variation is
also De Provience, etc.
Virginia (Province) Kirby.
Email: divinemercyinc@dishmail.net
David Cooper/Toronto Canada
06. 06. 2014
I have managed to trace my
Fathers line back to John
Cooper who was born in 1733 in
Lincoln, Ayrshire and Died in
1772 in Wigtown,Wigtownshire He
married Janet McMicking and in
1768 he had the first of 2
Sons- Thomas Cooper Born 1768
in New Luce, Wigtownshire and
Died in 1811 in Queenstown ,
Lincoln County, Upper Canada
and James Born in 1770 in New
Luce, Wigtownshire and Died in
1856 in Queenstown, Upper
Canada John Thomas Cooper was
the first to be Born on
Canadian soil in 1802 at
Stanford, Upper Canada. His
father Thomas Cooper was a
United Empire Loyalist and
looks to have arrived in Upper
Canada in 1792 from New York
State he married Anne Conkle in
the Wilderness and later their
marrige was recorded Any
further info on John Cooper's
family in Lincoln, Ayrshire
would be most appreciated.
Interesting in that I am a
Canadian but served a period of
time in the British Army having
attended the Royal Military
Academy and served in a Scotish
Regiment! At the time I did not
fully understand the depth of
my Scotish roots (On both side
of my family) I travel
regulariy to Scotland and would
love to do further research in
the area!. Email: dcooper@octagoncap.com
Bowes family of East
Ayrshire 05. 06. 2014
I'd apperciate any
information anyone may have on:
Robert Bowes (husbandmen) who
married Elizabeth Finlay on
July 16 1657. This is from the
book "A Register of Marriages
performed by me. -R.F. " In the
collection, "Midlothan:
Edinburgh - Register of
Marriages, 1595-1700". Email:
stephenmbowes@gmail.com
Andrew Dalrymple, South
Ayrshire 03. 06. 2014
Would appreciate any info
for Andrew Dalrymple born 1684
in Drummerchut, South Ayrshire.
Searching for his parents.
Thank You. Email: dfrazee3@cox.net
Sarah BAIRD b1811 Irvine,
Ayrshire 31. 03. 2014
Hi: I am in search of
parents and family of Sarah
Baird born 24 Aug 1811 in
Irvine, Ayrshire. She died 9
Nov 1878 in Buchanan, Iowa.
Sarah married William Wallace
(born 1809 Dundonald) on the
10th of April 1829 in Ayrshire.
They had three children in
Scotland then emigrated to
Quebec in 1834. This family
lived in Goderich, Huron,
Ontario, Canada until circa
1865 when they traveled to
Buchanan, Iowa where they lived
out their lives. They had a
sizeable family and I have a
large tree on Sarah Baird and
William Wallace once they
emigrated to Canada. I am
trying to find out more about
Sarah Baird and the Baird line.
This family was presbyterian
and the occupation was
carpenter and farmer. Any help
would be gratefully excepted.
Also any leads would be
helpful. I check with the
Baird.net website along with
the Ayrshire site. I have
posted on rootsweb and other
surname message boards. I have
a copy of William Wallace's
Bible with the dates and
correct childrens names. I also
have copy of William Wallace's
Will. However, no details of
any Bairds. Did any of Sarah's
siblings also emigrate? I have
checked the ships records and
have created trees on Bairds in
Ontario, Canada hoping for find
a connection with out luck. Any
researchers with tips? So
grateful to have the Ayrshire
Website, Ann. Email: annstewart@wildblue.net
James Close, Ayrshire 08.
01. 2014
I am looking for information
about my Great Great
Grandfather James Close, and
his father William Closs. James
was born Jan 13, 1831 in
Ayrshire, migrated to the U.S.
and died Jan 17,1898 in
Eckhart, Maryland. William was
born 1788 in Ayrshire and died
1872 in Aryshire. WIlliam's
wife was "Mary". That is all
the information I have. If any
one has any information they
can share I would greatly
appreciate it. David. Email:
jdrintnt@hotmail.com
McClure family Irvine,
Ayrshire 25. 11. 2013
My grandmother was Ann
McClure b. 13/8/1866. She came
to Australia (by herself) in
1886 and married in Sydney in
1888. Am having difficulty
tracing her siblings William b.
1857; Janet b. 1859 John b.
1861 Thomas b. 1864 James b.
1870. Their parents were
William b. 1823 and Mary (Cook)
b. ? d. 1888. Would love to
hear from anyone who may be
able to help. Many thanks.
Deirdre. Email: dqdiddles@yahoo.com.au
Daniel Brown (1753-1853)
Largs, Ayrshire 18. 11.
2013
My family has been linked by
DNA to Daniel Brown, born 1753.
I am looking for possible male
siblings that he might have
had, or siblings of his son,
Daniel Brown, born 1789 in
Largs. My gg grandfather was
James Henderson Brown, born
about 1820, but we do not know
where. We first find him on St.
Vincent Island in the British
West Indies. Would love more
information. Email: pbleonard@netzero.net
Pam and Karen Armstrong/
Ayr 15. 09. 2013
I am trying to trace two
cousins who were Pam and Karen
Armstrong living in Ayr when I
last saw them in 1956 age about
12 and 15 years old. Father's
name was Willie and Mother
Rose. Email: lilian_mitchell@talktalk.net
John Carmitchel 07. 09.
2013
I am looking for information
regarding my great great
grandfather, John K CARMITCHEL.
I show him as born on 9
February 1943 in Scotland,
which is the date on his
headstone. I know he arrived in
America on or before October
1861, as he was a soldier in
the Union Army during the
American Civil War. He lived in
Mt. Carmel, Pennsylvania,
worked in the coal mines in and
around that area. He married
and had 21 children, 13 of whom
survived to adulthood. He
passed away on 15 April 1897. I
suspect he emigrated with a
brother or cousin named Robert
CARMITCHEL. Both were residents
of Mt. Carmel (a small town),
both served in the same unit in
the Civil War and both are
buried in the same cemetery.
Robert's headstone specifically
mentions that he was born in
Ayrshire, Scotland. Any
information regarding John, his
birth place, parents and
siblings, and reason and date
of emigration, would be greatly
appreciated. Jams L. Stover
Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA .
Email: stoverjl@cox.net
Boyd 21. 08. 2013
I am looking for information
concerning a John (Jock) Boyd
b. ~1895, he served in the
Black Watch for WW1, and
married Sarah Lowe, all out of
Ayrshire Scotland. He emigrated
to Canada in the 1920's. Three
of his 8 children were born in
Scotland, the remainder,
including my grand per, were
born in Canada. Any information
would be appreciated! Amanda .
Email: amanda.seebeck@gmail.com
Gilmore/McClure/Kilpatrick
28. 07. 2013
I am coming from California
to Belfast and then hopefully
to Ayr. The information I have
on ancestry led me to the name
Gilmore and to Ayrshire. I'm
interested to learn anything I
can about my ancestry and would
appreciate any information. I
have listed my family names in
the subject line. My family
were Ulster-Scots and landed in
the Carolinas in the 1700's.
Another name that was prominent
in our family was Knighten.
Hope to get to Ayrshire in
September. Melanie Bous. Email:
drydocked1951@yahoo.com
William Dunn Born Approx
1780 . 03. 07. 2013
Son James was born 1803
Monkton Ayrshire and christened
in Mauchline unfortunately
Mothers name was not on the
certificate any information on
William or his wife would be
appreciated. Email: pandmdunn@gmail.com
Albert Trainer/
Irvine/Ardrossan 13. 06.
2013
I have been trying to
contact a friend of mine who I
cannot seem to get a hold of.
Background: I was born in Ayr
Scotland in 1942. From 1943
till 1950 I lived with my
Grandparents Mr and Mrs Sam
Campbell, until I was adopted
in the United States. I at that
time lived at 62 Ayr Road in
Irvine. My Childhood friend
Albert Trainer who lived in the
upstairs of the same house and
whom after many years I was
able to contact, 12 years ago
to be exact through I believe
it was the Scottish Heritage
Association. Albert lived in
Ardrossan and we have visited
several times and have had
telephone contact at least once
a month. Recently after
returning from a visit in the
United States, I tried to
contact Albert at his Tel # was
00441294608523. The recording
now stated that there was no
connection to this number.
Since I have never met any of
the other family members, His
Son whom I believe lived in
Edinburgh and who works for a
large distillery as a sales rep
I was also never able to
contact . I am trying to
determine what happened to
Albert. I know we were very
happy to be in contact after so
many years and if he changed
his number he would have
contacted me. Unfortunately as
stated above I was out of the
country for almost 8 weeks.
Albert and I are the same age
70 and one never knows what
will happen one day to the
next. I just hope that nothing
serious has happened to him. I
was in hopes that you would be
able to help me even if the
news is bad. Albert and I were
like Brothers through our
eighth birthday at which time I
was adopted in the US. If you
can help me here or give me an
email address were I may be
able to find out Albert's
status I would appreciate it
very much. I thank you in
advance for you help in this
matter and remain. Sincerely
yours Donald W. Evans
Obermichelbach Germany. Email:
a-d-evans@t-online.de
John Crawford circa 1600,
27. 04. 2013
I'm looking for the parents
of John Crawford, born about
1600, emigrated to America with
his son David in the 1640s, did
not bring a wife. He was from
Ayrshire, Scotland. Email:
Mommypower@comcast.net
Donald Family, 15. 04.
2013
My friend here in Nz has
just found out her mum was
adopted out at birth and just
found out her mums grandparents
were Elizabeth Donald born
around 1830 in Ayrshire and she
married a Andrew Taylor from
Buteshire. I am afraid thats
all we know. regards Sue.
Email: LesT@xtra.co.nz
Mair, 24. 03. 2013
Some of my family members
immigrated from Ayrshire to
America and I and my son want
to visit Ayrshire and find what
family members might be left.
The family name is Mair, my
father being John Allen and his
father being George who married
Annie Barnes of Aberdeen . I
have been told that there are
members of the Mair clan that
still live in Ayrshire so I
would very much like to get in
touch with them. Charlene A.
Wynn, Salt Lake City. Email:
c.wynn@prioritydispatch.net
Robert Barbour and his wife
Mary Orr, 18. 03. 2013
Hi I am trying to locate
information on my great great
grandparents Robert Barbour and
Mary Orr. Both Robert and Mary
were born about 1806 in
Ardrossan and they moved to
Ontario, Canada with their 8
children. My great grandfather,
Ephraim Barbour moved to
Australia. I would love to
learn more about Robert and
Mary's families but have struck
a brick wall. Strangely enough
my mother's family also
originated from Ayrshire and my
great grandfather's name was
Hunter. I haven't looked too
deeply into that side as yet
but I found it strange that my
parents, of which only my
mother, knew originally came
from Scotland actually came
from the same region. Would
appreciate any help or
information you might be able
to offer me. Many thanks Andrea
Berner (nee Barbour) Email:
legally_blonde1626@hotmail.com
McReynolds / McCrindle, 16.
03. 2013
Dear Girvan, County Ayr
People, I am researching my
McReynolds / McCrindle
ancestors from Scotland who
immigrated many years ago to
Ireland, before 1666. They left
Ireland in 1737 for the William
Penn Colony of Pennsylvania in
the Americas. This was the
colonial period in America.
This family appeared in records
in Virginia but I have been
able to trace them back to
their Scottish homeland. Many
early records were lost over
the years, just as has happened
in Scotland. With the help of
Dr. Tyrone Bowes who created
the website called Scottsh
Origines
http://www.scottishorigenes.com,
I think there is a good chance
that my ancestors came from
County Ayr as McCrindle and
have been situated there for
several centuries before moving
to Ireland in 1666. To prove
that my McReynolds, sometimes
spelled McRannells, in Irish
records, were originally from
the Ayrshire area, I am asking
that a few of the McReynolds /
McCrindle males from County Ayr
oblige me by taking a
Y-Chromosome DNA test which I
will supply. Dr. Tyrone Bowers
will help interpret the results
of the test and prove a
conclusive link. There are
several cousins in the United
States that have already taken
this test and it is probable
that their DNA will match one
of the early McCrindle lines in
County Ayr. This comes about
because the Y-Chromosome
carried by males was inherited
from their father who inherited
it from his father, who
inherited it from his father -
remaining virtually unchanged
going far back in time,
hundreds, if not thousands, of
years. When two people's DNA
matches, they are genetically
related. To participate in this
project, any male with the
surname McCrindle can request
one of the several test kits
available. This person should
give a good description of
their McCrindle ancestry
including the names of
great-grandparents,
great-great-grandparents, and
further back (if known) for
their McCrindle line. This
information is confidential and
will only be used for genealogy
and family history purposes.
DNA tests for genealogy are
different than the usually DNA
tests as they only test markers
that point to ancestral
information. The person testing
is given a barcoded kit number
and not referred to by name.
You can see the McReynolds DNA
Project at
http://www.familytreedna.com/public/mcReynolds.
When there, go to Y-DNA Results
along the top and then select
Classic. Here you can see all
the kit numbers of the
participants, their most
distant ancestor, and their DNA
results. Please send your
letter of application to:
William Andrew McReynolds 3834
Creswell Ave. Shreveport, LA
USA 71106 Or email me at:
bill4csa@bellsouth.net
Hugh Turner & Jean
Wilson / Kirkmicheal, 10. 03.
2013
My name is Peter Webster,
& my Mother's maiden name
was Turner, her ancestor's came
from Ayrshire, they were
located in Kirkmicheal &
Dalrymple in the 18th & 19
century, I have been unable to
find any other than the fact
that a Hugh Turner & Jean
Wilson were married in
Kirkmicheal on the 22nd
November 1771, & later
moved to Dalrymple. I have been
unable to find out anything
else about this couple, any
additional information would be
greatly appreciated. Many
thanks Peter Webster. My email
address is : webster20@dodo.com.au
Pollock Family, 07. 03.
2013
Requesting any information
on Robert Pollock born 1743 in
Ayrshire. A son Robert Pollock
born 1784 in Wakefield married
a Grace Wilkes, b 1789 Cove in
Cork, Ireland. One son a Robert
Pollock born 1813 emigrated to
NZ and he married an Ellen
Fuller. A daughter Grace Wilkes
Pollock was my g-grand mother.
Just trying to put together a
picture of the early relatives,
Regards Jeannette Caldwell, nee
Robertson Whangarei NZ. Email:
caldwell-theabbey@xtra.co.nz
Jane Roxburgh / Irvine, 01.
03. 2013
I am seeking information on
my ggg aunt Jane Roxburgh, born
in Irvine 29\5\1804, her
parents were Daniel and Janet
Auld, brothers Daniel and
Allan, would greatly appreciate
any info on her, Heather nz
contact: heathergee@xtra.co.nz
Ferguson/Cunningham/Reese,
01. 03. 2013
I am searching for info on
the Ferguson family that lived
at "Mossdale", New Cumnock. My
mother, Wilhelmina Cooper
Cunningham, was born Dec.11/21
and resided at the above
address with her mother, Agnes
Cooper Cunningham (nee
Ferguson, born Nov. 19, 1901)
till they immigrated to
Kingston, Ontario, Canada in
1924 (?). Agnes married Robert
Cunningham, of Prestwick in
1921. She had two sisters,
Margaret and Chrissy (other
siblings unknown). In 1985 I
met the William Reese family of
Kilmarnock on a visit with my
mother and would like to
contact them. I know there were
two sons, Colin and John. I are
trying to find further
information on the
grandparents, Wilhelmina and
William Ferguson, ie their
birthdates, relatives names,
etc. They resided at Mossdale
till their deaths (dates
unknown), William Ferguson was
a miner, they were married in
1896. Please contact Nancy to
provide or share info at:.
nancy3116@gmail.com
Thank you
Bell Family in/near
Kirkmichael, Ayrshire, 27. 02.
2013
I'm looking for family of
John Bell (b. 16 Sep 1733) in
Kirkmichael. We think his
father was Thomas (b. est.
1707). John was apparently
impressed into the British Navy
and ended up in Nova Scotia and
Pennsylvania. Any information
of hints would be appreciated.
Email: blackroberte@hotmail.com
Isabella Hamiltson, 21. 02.
2013
I am trying to find any
information about Isabella
Hamiltson, b 1814 Ayrshire,
Scotland and d 4 Apr 1863
Ayrshire Scotland. She married
John Fairlie b 1811 Ireland and
d 28 Apr 1879 South Australia.
Email: oak@keynesconsulting.com.au
Lost Mother Myra Crawford,
21. 02. 2013
My name is Scott Greig and I
am trying to get in touch with
my birth mother or any other
family that she might have. Her
name is Myra Crawford and I
think she and her family are
from the Ayrshire area. She
would probs be in late 60's by
now and I think her dad's name
was John. I am unsure if any of
them are even still alive. Myra
lived in Easterhouse with my
dad (Tam Greig) in the early
70's before they split. My
brother and I have never seen
her since. I was born in 73 and
my brother (Grant Greig) was
born in 75. He was only 18
months when she left. I am 40
this year and now haven't seen
her in roughly 37 years. If
anyone has anything at all they
might know please please do get
in touch with me. Email:
73scottyg@gmail.com
Andrew Hugh Peden (Isabella
Robb), Ayrshire, 12. 02.
2013
I am seeking information on
my ancestor, Andrew Hugh Peden
and his wife, Isabella Robb,
born about 1590 in Ayrshire,
Scotland. Their son, James
Peden has death record in
Virginia, USA, in 1694. I have
found a lot of conflicting
information on the ancestors of
Andrew Hugh Peden, and am
looking for anyone who has more
accurate information. My line
of ancestors from James Peden
are: Elizabeth Peden, John
Arrington, Ann Arrington,
Leonard Holt, Louisa Emelia
Holt, Sarah Tennessee Buckner,
Robert High James, Dewey Dow
James, Carl Wayne James, and
myself, Tamara Denise James
Barton. Thank you for any
information. Email: tammy1833@yahoo.com
Thomas Muir (Thomas Moore)
/ Catrene, 10. 02. 2013
I am seeking information on
Thomas Muir (Thomas Moore).
Thomas and his wife Jean McAdam
left Scotland in January 1838
for Australia. Thomas lived or
was born in Catrene. His
parents were William Muir and
Helen (Ellen) Mcgreggor. They
may be the couple listed on
Ayrshireroots and being married
in 1795 in Craigie. Thomas
later married Jessie Wighton
Millar. I would like to find
more information on the family.
Regards, Pam. Email: pam.neill@gmail.com
James Mackay / Ayrshire,
08. 02. 2013
Hello. I'm looking for a
gggggreat grandfather, James
Mackay, born in Ayrshire
Scotland in 1720 according to
my family's records. We are
trying to confirm this (son
Angus or possibly grandson
George immigrated to U.S.). We
don't have clear names/dates
until you reach my gggreat
grandpa, George Washington
McCoy (last name was changed so
I'm told.). And his son James
Edwin McCoy, finally his son,
Clinton Waldo McCoy. We've been
doing research for years...any
help would be greatly
appreciated! :) Melonie McCoy.
Email: meloniemccoy@hotmail.com
John Douglass / Ayr, 06.
02. 2013
I have recently discovered a
descendant whom was born in Ayr
on around 1687, his name was
John Douglass. Can anyone
advise me where I can find any
further information, Kath and
Mac Douglas. Email: kathdouglas@sky.com
Galt Irvine &
Kilmarnock, 29. 01. 2013
James GALT, shoemaker, of
Kilmarnock, and Elizabeth YOUNG
( my
great-great-great-grandparents)
had 5 known children -- James
1823, Barbara (or Agnes) 1825,
James Jan 1828, Elizabeth Dec
1828, Elizabeth 1836. In 1851
James & Elizabeth were
living in Glasgow Vennel,
Irvine, with youngest daughter,
who c 1852 had an illegitimate
daughter, Elizabeth, then died
in 1858 still single. James
died in Kilmarnock in 1868 and
his wife and granddaughter were
still there in 1871. My great
grandmother, their
granddaughter, was married in
Kilmarnock in 1873 to William
McIntyre, giving her name as
Elizabeth Galt JOHNSTONE,
though no Johnstone connection
has been found. From Nov 1861
James GALT had been receiving
parish relief owing to a
disabled hand. He died in 1868
and his wife continued to
receive relief until 1875 when
she went to the Cunningham
Combined Poorhouse in Irvine on
her own accord. She died there
in 1877. I would like any
information on the other
children, James and
Barbara/Agnes. Jill Smith.
Email: jscorindi@westnet.com.au
Barr family information,
22. 01. 2013
I am looking for any
information about William Barr
(born about 1807) Elizabeth
Barr (born about 1810) and
Agnes Barr (born about 1851)
the only information I have is
that they came from Ayrshire.
The arrived in Australia (Port
Adelaide ) on 26 December 1862
the name of the vessel was the
Castle Eden. Kind regards Lisa
Clancy. Email: lisa_clancy@yahoo.com.au
William Close or Closs /
Kirkoswald, 08. 01. 2013
I am seeking information on
one of my great grandfather's
William Close or Closs. He was
married to Sarah
Printer(?spelling). He has a
son named David that was born
in KIRKOSWALD, Ayrshire
Scotland about Feb. 18, 1923
and moved to the U.S. Any
information is greatly
appreciated. Sincerely, Carol
L. Werdebaugh-Corbin. Email:
ccorbin66@yahoo.com
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