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March 08, 2010 - 21:34
Hello to any Kerr's out there - looking for a connection to relatives in Scotland - my grandfather William Kerr born in Campbeltown 1904 - parents were Alexander Kerr born 1880 & Margret McKinlay born 1880 immigrated to Canada in 1927
Greatful for any help
Michelle
Greatful for any help
Michelle
November 21, 2008 - 23:54
Hello everyone, I just found this site, it's fantastic! I am in need if anyone can be of help, on the surname of Carric or Carrick of Ayrshire?
I was to understand the orignal spelling is KRX abt. 1030 A.D. Duncan de Carric or Carrick Earl of Ayrshire had 2 sons Nigal and Neil. One
migrated to Ireland and started the Kennedy clan. Any one know anything about the mentioned names, migration or name change etc?
Thanks to all.
M Kerrick
P.S if on myspace please drop me a line.
I was to understand the orignal spelling is KRX abt. 1030 A.D. Duncan de Carric or Carrick Earl of Ayrshire had 2 sons Nigal and Neil. One
migrated to Ireland and started the Kennedy clan. Any one know anything about the mentioned names, migration or name change etc?
Thanks to all.
M Kerrick
P.S if on myspace please drop me a line.
May 05, 2008 - 14:39
Hi My Name is Andrew Baird Bezuidenhout from South Africa.i am looking for the parents of James Baird Who was Maried to Margaret Vance in 1790 Ayr Scotland.Or some of his childrens children that can help me with our family tree.
April 12, 2008 - 07:44
Hi William
I've sent you my latest Douglas tree - Agnes Kerr c1812 Dalry, Ayrshire married Walter Douglas 23/1/1811 Dollar, Clackmannon on 6/2/1835 at Beith, Ayrshire - Walter was a Watchmaker (he was a brother of my g-grandfather Gabriel 14/6/1822 Muirkirk, Ayrshire) and died in 1856 at Tillicoultry, Clackmannon. Their children were - Bryce Kerr Douglas c1836 Neilston or Barhead, Renfrewshire - married Mary Stewart c1836 Paisley, Renfrewshire on 16/10/1857 at the Abbey Paisley, Renfrewshire; Robert Kerr Douglas c1839 Greenock, Renfrewshire; Margaret Douglas c1842 Dalry, Ayrshire; John c1846 Hamilton, Lanarkshire and Mary Jane Douglas c1848 Dalry, Ayrshire - married James Walker c1843 Beith, Ayrshire in c1870
I've sent you my latest Douglas tree - Agnes Kerr c1812 Dalry, Ayrshire married Walter Douglas 23/1/1811 Dollar, Clackmannon on 6/2/1835 at Beith, Ayrshire - Walter was a Watchmaker (he was a brother of my g-grandfather Gabriel 14/6/1822 Muirkirk, Ayrshire) and died in 1856 at Tillicoultry, Clackmannon. Their children were - Bryce Kerr Douglas c1836 Neilston or Barhead, Renfrewshire - married Mary Stewart c1836 Paisley, Renfrewshire on 16/10/1857 at the Abbey Paisley, Renfrewshire; Robert Kerr Douglas c1839 Greenock, Renfrewshire; Margaret Douglas c1842 Dalry, Ayrshire; John c1846 Hamilton, Lanarkshire and Mary Jane Douglas c1848 Dalry, Ayrshire - married James Walker c1843 Beith, Ayrshire in c1870
April 10, 2008 - 05:42
Hi,
I am new to family research and was wondering if anyone can help me. I am looking for my husband's great grandfather. His name is John Smith (Hairdresser) aged 26 when he married Flora Anderson on 23/06/1915 iat 13 Barr Street, Ardrossan. He gives his father as John Smith (General Labourer) and his mother as Mary (Fergusson). At the time John Smith Junior was living at 25 Winton Street, Ardrossan. It's John Smith Senior that I would like to find out about. Thank you.
Angela
I am new to family research and was wondering if anyone can help me. I am looking for my husband's great grandfather. His name is John Smith (Hairdresser) aged 26 when he married Flora Anderson on 23/06/1915 iat 13 Barr Street, Ardrossan. He gives his father as John Smith (General Labourer) and his mother as Mary (Fergusson). At the time John Smith Junior was living at 25 Winton Street, Ardrossan. It's John Smith Senior that I would like to find out about. Thank you.
Angela
April 08, 2008 - 09:27
Hi
I am looking for any Smiths from Stevenston. My g grandfather James Smith left Stevenston sometime after 1901 (he is listed in the 1901 census aged 6) His mother died the next year and the next record we have of him is joining the Australian army in 1917. His parents were James Smith and RoseAnn Murphy, he had two sisters RoseAnn and Julia (who died aged 7) and two brothers Michael and Patrick (never married). He also had an Uncle Patrick & Aunt Annie who had five children Mary, Patrick, John, Annie & Julia. I think John Smith lived in 22 Rowanside Terrace, Ardrossan as when his Uncle Patrick died there was a J Smith (nephew) listed as the informant at the above address. Any help would be gratefully appreciatied.
I am looking for any Smiths from Stevenston. My g grandfather James Smith left Stevenston sometime after 1901 (he is listed in the 1901 census aged 6) His mother died the next year and the next record we have of him is joining the Australian army in 1917. His parents were James Smith and RoseAnn Murphy, he had two sisters RoseAnn and Julia (who died aged 7) and two brothers Michael and Patrick (never married). He also had an Uncle Patrick & Aunt Annie who had five children Mary, Patrick, John, Annie & Julia. I think John Smith lived in 22 Rowanside Terrace, Ardrossan as when his Uncle Patrick died there was a J Smith (nephew) listed as the informant at the above address. Any help would be gratefully appreciatied.
July 31, 2008 - 12:47
Tracie,
Have any of the Smith family contacted you? I was brought up in Rowanside Terrace and am aware of the Smith family at No. 22.
Have any of the Smith family contacted you? I was brought up in Rowanside Terrace and am aware of the Smith family at No. 22.
March 10, 2008 - 10:18
I'd like to hear from and relations connected to:
ROBERT MCDONALD NEILSON who was born 01 Jun 1843 in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, and died 28 Dec 1899 in Railway Station Cottage, Kilmaurs, Ayrshire. He married ROBINA SIM TURPIE 22 Aug 1873 in Anderston District of Glasgow, daughter of JAMES TURPIE and MARY GREEN. She was born 09 Jun 1854 in Monimail, St Andrews, Fife, and died 10 Sep 1925 in 21A Block, Barleith, Hurlford, Ayrshire.
Notes
1851 Census Residing at High Street, Blairgowrie, Perthshire - Scholar
1881 Census shows living at Station House, Kilmaurs, Ayrshire
Occupation: 1899, Railway Stationmaster GB&K Railway
Children were:
ROBERT MCDONALD4 NEILSON, b. 16 Oct 1873, Anderston District of Glasgow.
ALEXANDER NEILSON, b. 16 Feb 1875, 233 Thistle Street, Gorbals District, Glasgow.
JESSIE LINDSAY NEILSON, b. 18 Aug 1876, 233 Thistle Street, Gorbals District, Glasgow.
JAMES NEILSON, b. 27 Jul 1878, 233 Thistle Street, Gorbals District, Glasgow.
WILLIAM NEILSON, (see *** below)
THOMAS MILNE NEILSON, b. 25 Dec 1885, Railway Station House, Kilmaurs, Ayrshire.
*** WILLIAM NEILSON was born 26 Feb 1880 in 29 Cathcart Street, Gorbals District, Glasgow, and died 23 Sep 1951 in 20A Block, Barleith, Hurlford, Ayrshire. He married (1) ISABELLA BROWN WALLACE. He married (2) ELIZABETH MCCULLOCH AITKEN 02 Jun 1905 in John Dickie Street, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, daughter of HUGH AITKEN and MARY STEWART. She was born 13 Oct 1880 in Railway Buildings, Barleith, Riccarton District, Ayrshire, and died 10 Sep 1925 in 21A Block, Barleith, Hurlford, Ayrshire.
Fingers are crossed!!
ROBERT MCDONALD NEILSON who was born 01 Jun 1843 in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, and died 28 Dec 1899 in Railway Station Cottage, Kilmaurs, Ayrshire. He married ROBINA SIM TURPIE 22 Aug 1873 in Anderston District of Glasgow, daughter of JAMES TURPIE and MARY GREEN. She was born 09 Jun 1854 in Monimail, St Andrews, Fife, and died 10 Sep 1925 in 21A Block, Barleith, Hurlford, Ayrshire.
Notes
1851 Census Residing at High Street, Blairgowrie, Perthshire - Scholar
1881 Census shows living at Station House, Kilmaurs, Ayrshire
Occupation: 1899, Railway Stationmaster GB&K Railway
Children were:
ROBERT MCDONALD4 NEILSON, b. 16 Oct 1873, Anderston District of Glasgow.
ALEXANDER NEILSON, b. 16 Feb 1875, 233 Thistle Street, Gorbals District, Glasgow.
JESSIE LINDSAY NEILSON, b. 18 Aug 1876, 233 Thistle Street, Gorbals District, Glasgow.
JAMES NEILSON, b. 27 Jul 1878, 233 Thistle Street, Gorbals District, Glasgow.
WILLIAM NEILSON, (see *** below)
THOMAS MILNE NEILSON, b. 25 Dec 1885, Railway Station House, Kilmaurs, Ayrshire.
*** WILLIAM NEILSON was born 26 Feb 1880 in 29 Cathcart Street, Gorbals District, Glasgow, and died 23 Sep 1951 in 20A Block, Barleith, Hurlford, Ayrshire. He married (1) ISABELLA BROWN WALLACE. He married (2) ELIZABETH MCCULLOCH AITKEN 02 Jun 1905 in John Dickie Street, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, daughter of HUGH AITKEN and MARY STEWART. She was born 13 Oct 1880 in Railway Buildings, Barleith, Riccarton District, Ayrshire, and died 10 Sep 1925 in 21A Block, Barleith, Hurlford, Ayrshire.
Fingers are crossed!!
March 07, 2009 - 06:28
I am interested in 233 Thistle Street. I was wondering if you knew anything about the building, was it a large apartment complex. I am doing my cousins genealogy and her grandfather was born 17 September 1876.
His name was Alexander Hunter. Was that a slum area?
His name was Alexander Hunter. Was that a slum area?
February 17, 2008 - 16:51
hello looking for anyone that knows james kerr born in belfast n ierland and granny sadie kerr 3 kids 2 boys james and trev and frances kerr
June 27, 2008 - 21:39
Hello Jacqueline,
Hello Jacqueline, If you are looking for information on your ancestors in belfast try PRONI , PUBLIC RECORDS OFFICE NORTHERN IRELAND.Happy hunting , ROBBIE
Hello Jacqueline, If you are looking for information on your ancestors in belfast try PRONI , PUBLIC RECORDS OFFICE NORTHERN IRELAND.Happy hunting , ROBBIE
February 11, 2008 - 19:54
will exchange information on Cowan family history ie Samuel Cowan b'Sanquhar 1815 Catherine Vallance his wife b' Old Cumnock 1822 married Sanquhar 29th July 1838 Lived at 131 York Lane Newton-on-Ayr 1861, Descendants lived in Ayr and also emigrated to Canada, Australia, extensive links and family history.
June 23, 2008 - 18:33
I am related to William Cowan born c1815 who married Janet Mercer in 1842 (both from Selkirk). In 1861 & 71 they were in Dumfries, by 1881 widow Janet was in Ayr (Carrick St). Could go on .... Is this the same family?
September 24, 2008 - 09:51
reply to rosemary fisher,
Dear Rosemary, sorry to be so long this seems to be the way to contact you. I can't see there being a connection here it looks as if you are into Scottish Border Cowan's it is a common name in that area spreading up to Nithsdale and further beyond that.
I will look up your Carrick Street Census but although Janet and William are my family names they have different sources.
Kind regards. Ron
Dear Rosemary, sorry to be so long this seems to be the way to contact you. I can't see there being a connection here it looks as if you are into Scottish Border Cowan's it is a common name in that area spreading up to Nithsdale and further beyond that.
I will look up your Carrick Street Census but although Janet and William are my family names they have different sources.
Kind regards. Ron
March 03, 2010 - 10:53
Hello Ron,
My name is Steve Lyons and I am the great great grandson of Walter Frederick Cowan, son of William Cowan. I live in Sydney Australia.
I believe Walter came to Australia in 1873 aboard the Callixene. He married Theresa Rose Riley in 1877. Their daughter Alice Janet Cowan married Edmund William Lyons (my great grandparents). Their only son Edmund James Lyons is my grandfather.
I would be very interested in any information you have on William & Janet Cowan, particularly what happened to them after the 1861 Scottish Census. Did they come to Australia or Canada? Also, info on their siblings and parents.
Also am I right in saying that William's daughter Margaret married Thomas Rogerson.
Any information of the Cowan's and their descendants would much appreciated. I can give you what I know of the Cowans in Australia plus the Lyons side.
Regards
Steve Lyons
3rd March, 2010
My name is Steve Lyons and I am the great great grandson of Walter Frederick Cowan, son of William Cowan. I live in Sydney Australia.
I believe Walter came to Australia in 1873 aboard the Callixene. He married Theresa Rose Riley in 1877. Their daughter Alice Janet Cowan married Edmund William Lyons (my great grandparents). Their only son Edmund James Lyons is my grandfather.
I would be very interested in any information you have on William & Janet Cowan, particularly what happened to them after the 1861 Scottish Census. Did they come to Australia or Canada? Also, info on their siblings and parents.
Also am I right in saying that William's daughter Margaret married Thomas Rogerson.
Any information of the Cowan's and their descendants would much appreciated. I can give you what I know of the Cowans in Australia plus the Lyons side.
Regards
Steve Lyons
3rd March, 2010
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