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 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 / 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@internationalbrand
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.
After William Robert death Mary worked as a
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
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