Ayrshire Genealogy / Relatives
Most of the people to emigrate from Ayrshire
settled in America, Australia and Canada. If
you are looking to find information on anyone,
in Ayrshire or abroad, you can post a message
with as much information about them as you can,
hopefully, someone will then be able to give
information on the person you are enquiring
about.
Records of Births, Deaths and Marriages
dating back to 1855, in South Ayrshire, are
held in four Registration Offices. We have a
team of courteous and experienced staff who
will be happy to offer advice and assistance
with any enquiries you may have, website &
contacts: 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: 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:
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.
To post a message on this page, email:
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James Shields / Beith / 10-04-2025
Hello, I'm looking for my ancestors who
resided in Beith, North Ayrshire. James Shields
married Jane Gillies on 7th February 1818. They
had a daughter, Margaret Shields (Kilburnie
1820). She was a networker. She must have gone
to Gateshead at some point where she had a
daughter called Anne Shields. They later moved
to Fisherrow, Inveresk, Musselburgh,
Midlothian, now EastLothian and Margaret
married Thomas Ingles. Margaret was a
networker. I would love to know more about
James Shields and Jane Gillies and if Margaret
had siblings. Thank you Margaret Shields.
Email: jillyshields@icloud.com
Mary Maxwell / Ayrshire / 20-12-2024
I am seeking any information on Mary
Maxwell. I have a birth date (not verified) as
11th February 1796. Place - Ayrshire. She
married Hugh McGowan or McGone on the 30th
October 1822 in the parish of Shankhill, County
Armagh, Northern Ireland. Her New South Wales
death certificate states that she was born in
Ireland, but I have doubts that Jacob
Schilling, her grandson and informant, would
have been certain of this fact. Her parents are
Henry Maxwell (weaver) and mother Ann Donohue.
I understand that ‘Donohue'
is Irish, which indicates that her daughter,
Mary, could have been born in Ireland. I
can’t find any Irish birth
records in Armagh that go back to 1796. I would
love to solve this one. Thank you in advance
and anticipation. Peter Cluff Email: peter_cluff@yahoo.com.au
John McKenzie / Ayr / 12-11-2024
John McKenzie 1892 - 1975. John was born in
Ayr c. 1891. In 1920 he married in London.
After 1923 the track goes cold. Can anyone tell
me anything more about him? Email: dcampbellgordon@gmail.com
Andrew Campbell / Galston / 01-09-2024
Hi, I am looking for Andrew Campbell born in
Galston in 1710 who emigrated to America. He
may be my ancestor. My maiden name is Devon
Campbell - My father Morgan I Campbell, Vernon,
Connecticut, did a lot of research on our
family. He has passed, but in his notes is the
following from the parish records in Mansfield,
Connecticut: Andrew Cambell (Campbell) DOB 2
Sept 1710 in Galston, Ayrshire, Scotland
Married Ruth Stebbins Dexter, 5/18/1738 in
Mansfield, connecticut. Children, Ruth
4/28/1739 Andrew 9/2/1740 Mary 7/30/1742 Zuriel
10/13/1743 - his great, great, great
grandfather, we believe. The date and place
match for Andrew. I guess there could have been
another Campbell male with that name born there
near that date, but how likely is that? Does
anyone have any idea how many Campbell families
there would have been in the town? Does anyone
know if there are records of an Andrew born
there on that date? Is there a middle name
recorded? Email: vonde64@gmail.com
Donald McClean / Irvine / 30-08-2024
I am looking any information on: DONALD
ALLAN MCCLEAN 1691, WIFE MARY FLETCHER 1698. He
was christened on 13 December 1691 in West
Kilbride, Ayrshire, Scotland. He was born in
Irvine. I would like the names of his father
and mother. Any information on the MCCLEAN
family would be greatly appreciated. GLORIA
MCCLAIN TANNER PINEHURST, NC. USA. Email:
whithorn20@yahoo.com
John Finlay / Ayr / 17-07-2024
I am Skip Howard, a church archivist at the
historic First Baptist Church of Memphis
(Tennessee). I have information on John Finlay
born 1794 from Ayr, Scotland, a Methodist
minister. He graduated from the University of
Edinburgh and emigrated to the U.S.c. 1840.
There is a post on here from Jane Gully in 2019
looking for information on him but I cannot get
a reply from that email. If anyone can help
with contact details, or is looking for this
information, let me know. Email: jeepsdudememphis@gmail.com
Robert Carey / Stevenston / 15-05-2024
My grandfather Robert Carey was born in 1905
in Stevenston. His father, also Robert worked
at the dynamite factory along with other family
members. Relatives (Wilson, Kirkwood, Walker)
were living o. Boglemart Street? Any info
greatly received. Email: rcesquire@icloud.com
John William Nisbett / Galston /
16-01-2024
Hello, I am looking for information on John
William Nisbett/Nesbitt. He was born between
1798 and 1801 to John Nisbett and Isabel
Mickler in Galston, Ayrshire, Scotland. He
married Janet (Jennette) Taylor in 1830 in
Galston, Ayrshire, Scotland. They then ended up
in Vermont by 1833 and the next record I can
find is the Vermont 1860 census (shows a son
born in 1833 in Vermont so assuming they
emigrated shortly after their marriage). John
died in 1862 and was buried in Vermont. I am
looking for his birth record and more
information on his parents. So far I only know
their names, but I would like to be able to
trace the line further back. Any information
you can give me would be greatly appreciated.
Email: lnesbitt93@gmail.com
Jane H. Caldwell / Drakemyre /
26-12-2023
I'm looking for information on an ancestor
from Drakemyre, North Ayrshire, Scotland by the
name of Jane H. Caldwell. She was born on
August 8, 1842. I do not have a name for her
father or her mother. I know that she arrived
in Quebec, Canada on August 4, 1871. And she
later emigrated from Scotland and married my 3x
great grandfather, Byron Dawson. I believe that
they were married at Fort Banyard, New Mexico
and later settled in Indianapolis, IN. She is
buried alongside Byron in Crown Hill cemetery
in Indianapolis. Any assistance would be
greatly appreciated. Gary Troth. Email:
gary.troth@alumni.iu.edu
William Mackay / Kilwinning /
01-10-2023
Dear all: My name is Catalina Fritis. I am
currently a 33 year old PhD student at the U.
of Cambridge. I am looking for an ancestor of
mine who I believe comes from South Ayrshire.
He is William Mackay Graham, born in 1836 born
to Michael McKay and Mary Jane Graham. He lived
in 1851, in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland.
Then he emigrated and settled in Chile, South
America and where I come from. He married
Elizabeth Smith Wandless. Would you have any
records of his existence? where he lived or any
more details? I thank you for your help. Email:
katalina.fritis.estay@gmail.com
James Anderson / Ayrshire / 24-09-2023
Hi. I am hoping someone can help me find my
James ANDERSON who was 36 at the time of his
death in Govan, Lanarkshire in 1846. He married
Margaret CAMPBELL (born 19 Mar 1818 In Loudoun)
in 1840 in Loudoun, Ayrshire and was described
as "of Largs". The 1841 census has the couple
in Govan and both have indicated N for born in
the county. I have not been able to find James'
birth thus far. I have not been able to find
James burial in either Govan or cemeteries in
around the Loudoun area. Witnesses to my direct
ancestry Orcella's birth are Hugh ANDERSON and
John Anderson, who I assume at this stage, are
relatives of some description. Orcella was
first born of 4 children. Then came James, born
7 Jan 1844 in Loudoun, Ayrshire, John born 16
Apr 1845 in Stirling, Stirlingshire and last,
some months after James died, Euphemia born 15
Apr 1847 in Loudoun, Ayrshire. Using the naming
pattern hasn't yielded any results. As I don't
have a place where Hugh and John lived in 1840
(Orcella's birth) or their ages I haven't been
able to find suitable candidates. Margaret
returned to Loudoun and was there in 1851.
Until I can find James' birth/ baptism I am
unable to move further back. Any help would be
very appreciated as this brick wall has been
standing for about 10 years. Kind regards,
Trish Michael Ex Hull, Yorkshire lass on
Central Coast of NSW. Email: gosford17@yahoo.com.au
Hugh Alexander / Ayrshire / 22-08-2023
Hi I've been trying to find the parents of
one Hugh Alexander (born around 1713-1715 in
Ayrshire). The only knowledge I have to go on
is that he married Martha Harvie on January 4th
1740 in Stevenston Ayrshire. I have looked
through several record collections and the one
record that has Hugh and Martha recorded costs
money and would have to be shipped over to me
in the states. It's a marriage record and it
may or may not list the parents of the groom.
If there's anyone that can help or lives in
Ayrshire with better access than me pls email
me: Hayleyshistorictravels@gmail.com
Warwick / Kilmarnock & Ayr /
16-08-2023
Searching for Family of Andrew Warwick
married Mary Muirhead in Western Australia
believed to have a son left in Scotland named
Graham ? Email: steedos1@gmail.com
Campbell / Catrine & Dumfries /
10-08-2023
My great grandfather Andrew Campbell
(1908-1953) emigrated to Canada from Scotland.
He was born in Catrine and died in Vancouver
BC. He had a sister Agnes Gow Chalmers Riddell
nee Campbell who was born feb 26 1891 and died
Dec, 31 in Dumfries. I will be in Scotland in
early September and am hoping to pay my
respects at Anne’s grave if
I am able to find it. I am wondering how to
research this. I also am hoping to find the
graves of my great great grandparents Hugh
Campbell (1856-1924) and Agnes Duncan (1851 -
1927) they are both buried in Caterine.
Suggestions as how to proceed would be greatly
appreciated. Thank you!. Email: kwalti83@gmail.com
Ritchie family / Saltcoats /
04-08-2023
I am looking for information about Andrew
Ritchie (1836-1875 Saltcoats) son of James
Ritchie and Elizabeth Anderson of Saltcoats.
Andrew was a sea captain like his brother
Joseph and the story is that Andrew died after
he jumped overboard to save a child who had
fallen overboard and he struck something which
later caused his death. Is this just family
lore or is this story somewhere I could learn
more? Andrew married a woman named Elizabeth
Jane Goldie. From what I can gather they had
the following children: James 1868-?, Andrew
1872-?, Margaret Milne 1872-?, Elisabeth
Anderson 1874-1881 and Joseph Alexander Murry
1877-?. I suspect all died while young except
Margaret but I cannot find any death dates.
Margaret Milne Ritchie (1872-?)married John
Gillfillan (1862-1933). They had two sons-Tom
Gilfillan (1894-1978) and James Ritchie
Gilfillan (1896-1968). In the family note,
Margaret had an art studio or gallery that she
worked in with her mother. I believe the sons
might have some artistic talent as well. Any
information, photos of them, gravesites, their
work etc would be tremendously appreciated!! --
:o) Shauna. Email: ksomethingsomething@gmail.com
Agnes Mitchell / Ayrshire / 29-07-2023
I am hoping to find information about my
ancestor Agnes Mitchell. Her gravestone says
she was a native of Ayrshire Scotland. Aged 50
Died September 7 1859. She married William Thom
also from Ayrshire. I don’t
know if they were married in Scotland or in
Canada. Shelley. Email: slgosse@gmail.com
Baird / Old Cumnock / 22-07-2023
Adam Baird B 1831 to George Baird b. 1799
Old Cumnock. Hello my great, great, great
grandfather was Adam Baird born 1831 to George
Baird born at 1799 in Cumnock area. I was
curious to know more about Adam Baird born 1831
residence or area where he might have lived.
Adam Baird, born 1831 emigrated to Victoria
Australia, eventually. Thanks in advance for
any connections. Natalie. Email: nataliejbaird@gmail.com
Grace Mair Gordon - Weir / Ayr /
05-07-2023
Hi there My Nana was born in 1922 at 128
Naburn Street, Gorbals, Glasgow. She was named
Grace Mair Gordon - Weir. Weir was my Great
Grandmothers maiden name (she lived in Ayr all
her life). My great Grandmother married William
Pringle in 1924 and they went on to have two
children. I knew my Nana as Elizabeth Pringle
(her step Dads name) then Elizabeth Gunn after
her marriage. I have her birth certificate with
her previous name of Grace, but what I would
like to find out firstly is when she then had
her name changed to Elizabeth. I have taken a
DNA test and it's uploaded on ancestry but it's
not really of help to try and find out who my
Nanas biological father was. Everyone who would
have been aware of the situation has now passed
so I don't have anyone to ask questions. It was
1922 and a child born out of wedlock given a
completely different name I imagine wasn't
really heard of or accepted, yet my Great Gran
had her all the same. I have no idea where to
go with this and wondered if anyone could give
me some help/advice on how to move forward.
Thanks for taking the time to read this. Claire
(Edinburgh Scotland) Email: clairedesoldenhoff@hotmail.co.uk
Douglas and May Houston / Ayrshire /
23-06-2023
I'm looking for information of Douglas and
May Houston. They would be in their 80's I
believe. They are family of my mom Penny
(Penelope). We have had to move address and
have no letters or any of her phone books to
contact them. Any help would be greatly
appreciated, I know it isn't much to go on.
Thank you Jalaine Porcina Email: gia1019@hotmail.com
John Gray & Mary Woods / Ayrshire / 14.
04. 2023
I do family history research and am working
on a special project relating to health as my
mother has a health issue and would like to see
the family history relating to health &
deaths. I have a question that I hope someone
can help me out with... Is there a history with
biographies of Sheriff's, Town Clerks, etc. for
Ayrshire County in Scotland? On my 2x
great-grandma, Mary (Gray) Irvine's 1893 death
certificate, it has her father listed as a
(deceased) Town Officer. I found about 70
newspaper articles, mostly in 1863 naming John Gray as a
Sheriff or Town Clerk. His name is John
Gray (born 1799 in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland)
& was married to Mary Wood/s in 1822 in
Kilmarnock. I cannot find a death record for
him or Mary (Wood) Gray, I do most of my
research on ScotlandsPeople. I found the 1841
& 51 censuses listing a John Gray stating
he is a Sheriff. Maybe that's him??? In the one
census it shows him being born in Ayr, which is
where my John Gray was born. This one shows
he's married to a Jean... Maybe that's a
nickname or Mary's middle name or maybe a 2nd
wife??? Thank you. Rhonda Kennedy USA Email:
kennedyhicks_r@yahoo.com
Update
I discovered my 3x-GG-father John Gray took
a turn for the worse in life. While he had been
the Town Clerk or Sheriff, he probably became a
heavy drinker by the way 70 newspaper articles talk
about the Medical Examiner said he died from
intemperance & exposure to cold in Sept.
1858 while out late one night for a walk .
Quite sad.
As for his wife Mary (Woods) Gray, was
mentioned in the Dec. 25th, 1858 newspaper as
being convicted for "keeping a disorderly
house". I thought it meant messy, but
apparently back then it meant it was like a
brothel. That was not what I expected to find
from my Mom's side of the family. She got
married to John Fleming in June 1859 and she
died in June 1861.
Since those articles mention John Gray and
he was dead by the 1860s, that's obviously not
my ancestor. Also the newspaper article about
his wife Mary states Widow of John Gray, so
that means he (hopefully) didn't have another
wife.. Thank you. Rhonda Kennedy
Maureen Harper / Kilmarnock / 17. 03.
2023
I’m looking for
information of Maureen Harper, sister of John
Harper. Born in or near Kilmarnock, Scotland.
Maureen is probably around 70 years old. Born
1949 to 1952. Has a brother named John Harper a
few years older. She had a hand disorder. She
was living in Edinburgh in the
1970’s then I lost track of
her. John had married an Asia/ Canadian girl
and was living in Canada, they had a son (Tim )
?? Thank you Alma Wilson Email: accenthifi@aol.com
William Struthers / Cumnock / 17. 03.
2023
Would appreciate information re William
Struthers who died in Cumnock unmarried in
1847. Struthers carried letters etc. to and
from Scotland to Otonabee Twp., Peterborough,
Ontario. "His brother John has Power of
Attorney & Deed Unexecuted" re a James
Hunter who came from Scotland in 1820 to claim
property in Otonabee. Any info would be
helpful. Thank You Brett Cairns Email: brettcairns3337@hotmail.com
Henry Wark / Kilmarnock / 10. 02. 2023
I would be interested in birth, family, and
ancestry information regarding Henry Wark and
Mary Jane McClay. He was supposedly born in
1815 or so in Kilmarnock and they were married
in Mearns on 3 Apr 1836. Luren Dickinson Rancho
Cucamonga, CA, USA Email: lurend@msn.com
David Reid / Tarbolton / 29. 01. 2023
I moved to Scotland last year and one of the
main reasons was to find out more about my
family and ancestors. I have a small family
tree which goes back to my Great, Great, Great
Grandfather; David Reid. He was born in
Tarbolton on 30 August, 1793. He married Agnes
Struthers, born on 10 October, 1800 in Sorn. I
would love to be able to research this in
person and spend some days in Ayrshire to see
what I can find and would love to know anyone
who would know where and how to begin my
search, or if anyone is related to these two in
their own family tree. Any help would be
greatly appreciated. Happy to give more
information about other generations as well if
anyone wants to chat. Thank you for your time!
-- Cheers, Lyndall : Email: lyndall.reid@gmail.com
Jeanie McIntyre Stevenson / Ayrshire / 24.
01. 2023
Before anything else, I'd like to thank the
reader(s) of this for their time. I'm primarily
Scottish, despite the adopted English name, and
many of my ancestors came from the west coast
and the highlands. There is one in particular
that has had me stumped for a while, meaning I
can't go past her on my tree. Here is her info:
Jeanie McIntyre Stevenson B. 1855 in Ayrshire,
Scotland Married David Stevenson (b. 1854,
Kilwinning) on 24Sep1875 in Stevenston,
Scotland. Daughter Jeanie born 28Jan1876 in
Ayrshire. D. 1890 in Illinois, USA Any
information on her or her parents would be so
incredibly helpful. Respectfully, Jesco :
Email: jesse.rushton@secretly
Robinson - Kilpatrick / Ayrshire / 16. 11.
2022
Looking for information on my great great
grandparents: Thomas Robinson and wife Mary
Kilpatrick. Also their son, my great
grandfather: Samuel Robinson born Nov 15, 1857
/ died Nov 1, 1922 His wife, my great
grandmother: Mary "Minnie" Merritt born 1867 /
died1929. I believe they immigrated to Canada
as my grandfather, David Robinson, appears to
have been born in naniamo, BC, Canada Thank you
in advance for any help or directions in
finding them. Good day. : Email: andyoftheislands@gmail.com
Allan Marshall White / Kilmarnock / 12. 10.
2022
My dad, Allan Marshall White was born on
Kilmarnock 12th March 1946. He was born to John
MaCrae White and Isa White. He had one older
brother, John. They moved to Australia in 1950.
My grandfather was a cobbler in Kilmarnock. I'm
coming over in early 2023 and will be visiting
Kilmarnock. I'm hoping to find the street they
lived in if it is still there. Unfortunately
all have passed on but ive been told that it
may have been in Beansburn Rd or Gillsburn
Gardens??? Google maps doesn't help much but of
anyone knew of them, it would be a great help.
If it helps, Esther Douglas (née
White) was my Dads cousin. She recently passed
away and was a teacher who lived in Kilmarnock:
Email: 39673nw@gmail.com
John Harvie / Dalry / 25. 08. 2022
I am looking for information about the
Ayrshire descendants of John Harvie of Dalry,
born Dec 22, 1792, died July 26, 1826 by
accidental drowning at Largs, age 33. He
married Agnes Hamilton (Dec 14, 1875 - Dec 5,
1879) and they had 2 children: Robert and
Elizabeth. Robert had 5 children, John, Robert,
James, Wiliam and Jeanie. The last 3 had no
children and the son Robert emigrated to Canada
and is my great-grandfather. However, the son
John Harvie (1842-1893) seems to have stayed in
Scotland, married Mary Montgomerie and they had
6 children: Mary, Jeannette, Robert, John,
William, and James. We are trying to find out
information about the descendants of John
Harvie (1842-1893) and whether any of them are
still in Ayrshire or Scotland. There is a
memorial headstone in the Old Dalry Cemetery
for John Harvie (1792-1826) apparently erected
by his son Robert in 1869 or so and which also
records the interment of
Robert’s son James in 1939.
So we assume that one of the Harvie family must
have instructed the memorial inscription for
James in 1939. We would like to contact any of
the descendants of John Harvie (1842-1893) who
may be able to give us some information on that
branch of the family. Don Simpson, Ottawa,
Canada: Email: donjsimpson@hotmail.com
Hamilton / Stevenston / 15. 08. 2022
Hi, my name is Brad Adgate. I live in the
U.S. and my mother was born in Glasgow. (years
ago my Mom and grandparents took me & my
brothers to Ayrshire leaving me fond memories)
I have been tracing my Scottish ancestry which
is incredible. I am seeking information on my
Hamilton ancestors of Stevenston. My 3X great
grandmother was Merion Hamilton born on April
11, 1819 in Stevenston to William Hamilton and
Merrion Harvey, they were married on December
12, 1810 in Stevenston. As far as I can tell
they had four children (three daughters)
Margaret Hamilton (named after the paternal
mother) born 1817, Merion Hamilton, my ancestor
(named after the maternal mother Merion Allan),
Jean Hamilton born 1823 and William Hamilton
born 1826. Specifically, I was hoping if
someone could add any insights to which William
Hamilton is Merion Hamilton's father (and my 4X
great grandfather). Since there are two William
Hamilton possibilities There is a William
Hamilton, born on June 1, 1788, the son of John
Hamilton and Margaret Snodgrass in Stevenston.
The Hamilton-Snodgrass wedding took place on
December 4, 1778 in Stevenston. There is also a
William Hamilton born on December 1, 1789, to
Robert Hamilton and Margaret Craig in
Stevenston. The Hamilton-Craig wedding took
place on February 2, 1787 in Stevenston. Any
insight would be greatly appreciated. Best
regards, Brad Adgate. Email: bradadgate@gmail.com
John Whannel family /Ayr/ 04. 07. 2022
My husband's family emigrated from Ayr
Scotland in the 1857. We are planning a trip to
Scotland in May of 2023 and would love to
explore the area that his family came from. Any
information you might have to assist us would
be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Lisa Whannel
John Whannel was born 1/15/1799 in Ayrshire
Scotland. He married Margaret Kelly on
3/13/1832. Margaret Kelly was born on
9/13/1803. They had four sons and a daughter.
The daughter died in her teens. They entire
family emigrated to the United States in 1857
-- Lisa Whannel. Email: whannellisa@gmail.com
Hugh Robertson /St Quivox/ 16. 06.
2022
Am trying to find information on Hugh
Robertson born 1812 in St Quivox. Find my Past
has a death for him 1871 recorded from a
monument erected by his son William G
Robertson. Can find no information on William G
Any help greatly appreciated. Email: phflowers@hotmail.com.au
Montgomery /Ayrshire/ 12. 06. 2022
I will be in Scotland from 6/9 - 6/29. I am
from the Earls of Eglington. Looking to find
living relatives, Jan Montgomery. Email:
janismontgomery66@gmail.com
James Hutchison /Riccarton/ 06. 06.
2022
Looking for information about James
Hutchison (June 5 1783 - 1854) born in
Riccarton, Ayrshire. Thank you. Erik Hill.
Email: fenianson@aol.com
Daniel McMath /Ayrshire/ 27. 05. 2022
Looking for Daniel McMath born 1717 in
Ayrshire Scotland and Helen Mason born 1715
Ayrshire, Scotland my fifth great grandparents.
I have traced my fathers line to Robert Tucker
1487 now looking on my mothers side of the
family which ends with Mc Math in 1717. GG
Grandmother Mary Rellis McMath in the United
States. Email: gmt181437@gmail.com
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 Youngâ€. 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
“Dunsmuirâ€).
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
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