Another melancholy suicide occurred Oct 30, 1867 at Victoria, Vancouver Island. Charles Young, native of Beith, Ayrshire, Scotland, lately from Australia, strangled himself at a house on Government St. by buckling one end of a leathern strap about his neck, tying the other end to his bedstead post. The deed was deliberate, from the fact that the strap proved too short to effect the purpose and deceased tore a piece from his Baltic shirt and tying it to one end of the strap gave it the required length....Deceased once occupied a prominent position in Australia, where he married; but after a few years his wife left him and came to California, whither he followed, and after a long search discovered her one evening singing upon the stage in a Melodeon. The discovery so exasperated Young that he sprang upon the stage and attempted to kill her. The woman escaped badly injured, and Young subsequently came to Victoria, and remained for some time in employ of Wilson & Murray. Latterly he drank very freely, and only 3 days ago appeared in Court to prosecute a man who he charged with having stolen a case of brandy and a sack of flour from his cabin. [Colonist, 1867-10-30*]

Yes, much appreciated. -----Original Message----- From: ayrshire-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ayrshire-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of John Ferguson Sent: May-26-10 7:01 PM To: ayrshire-l@rootsweb.com Subject: [AYR] AYRSHIRE COAL MINERS I believe we owe a debt of gratitude to Linda Nordby for providing a wealth of information on the Ayrshire coal miners who emigrated to British Columbia and Chile. Many thanks, Linda John Australia _________________________________________________________________ Need a new place to live? Find it on Domain.com.au http://clk.atdmt.com/NMN/go/157631292/direct/01/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AYRSHIRE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.819 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2898 - Release Date: 05/26/10 11:26:00

Yes indeed! Thank you for all of this Linda! I have been reading all of these recent postings with great interest. For some reason, the Chile story had escaped me entirely -- I had no idea about that part of history. So thanks especially for making me aware of this Scottish foray! Joanne [your distant Tinnock/Tannock 'cuzzin'] -----Original Message-----Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 12:30:41 +1030 From: John Ferguson <farguesonn@hotmail.com> Subject: [AYR] AYRSHIRE COAL MINERS I believe we owe a debt of gratitude to Linda Nordby for providing a wealth of information on the Ayrshire coal miners who emigrated to British Columbia and Chile. Many thanks, Linda John, Australia

17 editorial - Capt W L Gilchrist...; -1923 ph/died Nov 20 at Nanaimo, BC, William Law Gilchrist, one of the best known seafaring men in BC. Aged 59, native of Ayrshire, Sct, he came here 40 yrs ago, and had been bound up with development of marine activity ever since. In his youth in England he served in RN, having Admiral Jellicoe as a young officer in his class of torpedo instruction at one time, he served in many waters and through the Egyptian campaign. For his participation in Egypt he was awarded the Khedive's medal and star, being then but 15. In 1891 he came to Esquimalt with a destroyer squadron, and subsequently made his home on this coast... On 1st coming to Victoria his naval training led him to take an interest in service matters here, with the result that he spent the summer under canvas at Macaulay Pnt with the Victoria Royal Garrison Artillery, the unit commanded by late Col E G Prior, and which afterwards became 5th Reg, CGA, of present day. ... [Colonist, 1923-11-21, p. 4] Died Nov 20, 1925 at Victoria, BC, Margaret, wife of John Richmond, 68, native of Ayrshire, Sct, resident here 38 years. Also leaves son, brothers [Ross) sister. ROBP [Colonist, 1925-11-18*] Died Nov 7, 1926 at Saanich, BC, Mrs Jessie (McKay) Livesley, 84, born in Ayrshire, Sct, resident of BC 40 years. Leaves 3 sons, 2 daughters [Mrs Robert Dunsmuir, Jasper, AB]. Pallbearers: A Thomson, D Campbell, A E Fraser, J Gillespie. ROBP [Colonist, 1926-11-07*] Private D D Weir, Killed in Action, 50th Highlanders, drafted with 16th Battery. Aged 24, sister, Mrs P J Campbell lives at Victoria. May 27, 3 - native of Ayrshire, Scotland. He came to Victoria 1912, with his sister. Was made Sgt, but on re-org of Regiment at Valcartier, when non-comm officers places were filled by men who had had active service, returned to his original place as Private. Previous to war he took active part in rifle competitions at Clover point... [Colonist, 1915-05-26] Private Donald McNicol, Missing in Action, native of England, aged 30, spent several years in Victoria. He served for 3 years with Ayrshire Imperial Yeomanry. Farmer, lived on Tolmie road farm, enlisted with 50th Gordon Highlanders, left with 1st Contingent. Jun 6, 5 - reported Prisoner of War according to word received by his sister at Victoria, from relatives in Scotland. Dec 14, 5 - photo No 2 Co, 16th Battalion, Prisoner of War at Kriegsgefangenenlager, Giessen, received by Miss J McNicol, Victoria. Her brother, Private Donald McNicol, stands at L. He left Victoria Aug 1914, with 50th Regiment. [Colonist, 1915-05-18, p. 2]

Died at Victoria, British Columbia, Sep 29, 1888, Robert Montgomery Reid, native of Ayrshire, Scotland, aged 54. Funeral from St Joseph's Hospital. Deceased was an Engineer on steamer Western Slope, having been employed by Canadian Pacific Navigation Co for several years. One daughter is left to mourn the loss of a fond and affectionate father. Pallbearers: J Mann, W Lorimer, J Madden, J Demmick, R Fister, M McCahill. [Colonist, 1888-09-28*] Married Aug 25, 1890 at Alexandria, British Columbia, Henry, eldest Son of Alexander Moffat, PM, Pembroke, Ontario to Jane, eldest Daughter of Michael Roddy, of Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland. Married at residence of bride's uncle, she is csnative of Miss McInnes.. [Colonist, 1890-09-04 Columbia, Nathaniel Lauder, aged 86, native of Ayr, Scotland. In 1862 he went to Cariboo where he mined with indifferent success, after which he spent 25 years ranching at Lac La Hache. Recently he has been living at Saanich. He has no relatives here. Pallbearers: E E Billinghurst, J R Brennan, George Johnson, R D McClure. O 069 W O [Colonist, 1911-02-19*] Married Oct 19, 1918 at Parish Church, Mauchline, Lieutenant George William Beveridge, Royal Canadian Dragoons, younger son of John Beveridge, Dumfries, Scotland, to Annie Mitchell, 2nd daughter of John Findlay, Mauchline, Ayreshire. Jun 24, 1919, 13 - returns, accompanied by wife... [Colonist, 1918-12-03*] Died Jul 1, 1922 at Victoria, British Columbia, Margaret Gibson 78, native of Ayrshire, Scotland, she went to Nanaimo in 1868 and lived there 40 yrs. She was widow of Richard Gibson, at one time a mayor of Nanaimo. In the influenza epidemic of 1918 her daughter, Grace, died, and the mother, whose sight was failing left Nanaimo. She leaves 6 children, one sister. Pallbearers: Thomas Graham, Thomas Morgan, J Parkin, A McKinnell, Dr W F Drysdale, D McKinnell. Nanaimo burial. [Colonist, 1922-07-04*]

Jo-Ann I believe Gilbert Little may have married Helen Walker 31 Jul 1852 Irvine, but have not confirmed. And I do not know if he ever returned to Scotland. I have Mary Little b. 22 Feb 1753 Leadhills, Lanark, father Gilbert Mary Little b. 14 Jun 1835 Coylton, father Gilbert Mary Gilmour Little b. 17 Aug 1858 Kilmarnock, father James John Australia _________________________________________________________________ Browse profiles for FREE! Meet local singles online. http://clk.atdmt.com/NMN/go/150855801/direct/01/

Died at Sooke, British Columbia, Jan, 1888, Michael Muir, native of Ayrshire, Scotland, aged 53. Funeral will take place at Sooke. Deceased, in company with his brother, carried on a sawmill and trading business at Sooke, and owned steamer Woodside, which runs between Victoria and that settlement. He was an honorable man, highly respected in Victoria, British Columbia and in the district in which he lived, was a Justice of the Peace, and his death has removed another of the Province's earliest pioneers. Remains were interred at the family burying ground. Deceased came to Vancouver Island in 1849, he then being 14, and located at Fort Rupert. In May, 1851, he took up land in Sooke, where he resided up to the time of his death, being engaged in farming and in the manufacture of lumber in connection with his elder brothers. In 1859 they constructed the first sea-going vessel built in this province, the "Ann Taylor". >From that time until he was stricken down with paralysis, deceased had charge of the business in Victoria. He was a Justice of the Peace and a coroner since confederation, and on a post office being established a year afterwards, he was appointed postmaster. He was a school trustee for Sooke district. He leaves a wife, 5 daughters and a large circle of relatives to mourn his death. [Colonist, 1888-01-17*]

Died at Victoria, Vancouver Island, May 18, 1862, Peter Turner, native of Ayr, Scotland, aged about 60. Mr. Turner had been in the employ of Messrs Franklin, auctioneers. Funeral from Hudson's Bay Co wharf. [Colonist, 1862-05-16*] Died Feb 18, 1875, Anne Miller, beloved Wife of John Muir, aged 73y, 1m, 11d, Native of Ayrshire, Scotland. Annie, passed away after a long illness. Mrs. Muir came to this country in 1848, being the 2nd white woman who landed in this Province. She leaves a large family of descendants to mourn her departure. [Colonist, 1875-02-17*] Died at Victoria, British Columbia, Sep 7, 1881, David Latimer Ballantine, native of Ayr, Scotland, aged 43. Found dead in his bedroom at the Oriental Hotel. He came to British Columbia in 1862 and for many years was connected in business with Dr N.F Foster at Cariboo and Cassiar. The only relative of Mr Ballantine in this province is a brother who resides at Cassiar. [Colonist, 1881-08-05*] Died at Victoria, British Columbia, Jun 28, 1883, Janet, Relict of late James Syme, native of Girvan, Ayrshire, Scotland, aged 58. Funeral from residence, Simcoe St. Deceased lady came to this country in 1861, and with the exception of a short interval spent in California, she has resided in British Columbia ever since. She had a rare simplicity of manner, sound practical sense and a candor which charmed by its naturalness. Her evenly-balanced mind and fine sense of general justice directed and gave to the moral goodness which formed the base of her character a beautiful consistency. It is thought her constant and unremitting attention to her husband during his illness some two years since, may have laid the seeds of the malady under which she succumbed [stomach cancer]. She suffered comparatively little and passed peacefully away. Pallbearers: Messrs Thomas Russell, C Chambers, Cowper, Rendall, Horton, Cameron. H 071 E 21 [Colonist, 1883-06-26*] Died at Victoria, British Columbia, Hugh Morton, for many years a resident of Copper Creek, Yale District, Jun 09, 1885, after a lingering illness. Native of Ayr, Scotland, age 64. [Colonist, 1885-06-10*]

Hi Ken I had reason to contact the East Ayrshire Council a few weeks ago regarding a grave of my gg grandparents Robert Mackie and Agnes Dickie in the St Andrews churchyard Kilmarnock, which now has flats that were developed in the old church buildings, not sure I would want to live there. The man who replied was very helpful and gave me the e mail of the Bereavement Services so perhaps you could try them. BereavementServices@east-ayrshire.gov.uk Regards Margaret ----- Original Message ----- From: <ScotsCotNM@aol.com> To: <AYRSHIRE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 3:03 AM Subject: [AYR] Fenwick New Cemetery? > Greetings all, > > I'm curious, has anyone done a list of monument inscriptions, or at least > of burials, in the New Cemetery at Fenwick? > > Ken Cuthbertson > Albuquerque, NM > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > AYRSHIRE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Ken Could you get these through the East Ayrshire Council Office? Mike Boyd Brisbane ----- Original Message ----- From: <ScotsCotNM@aol.com> To: <AYRSHIRE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 1:03 AM Subject: [AYR] Fenwick New Cemetery? > Greetings all, > > I'm curious, has anyone done a list of monument inscriptions, or at least > of burials, in the New Cemetery at Fenwick? > > Ken Cuthbertson > Albuquerque, NM > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > AYRSHIRE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi Bill, Not sure if you have this information from the Times Colonist Victoria BC, so thought I would pass it on to you re Dunsmuir/Bryden Best regards, Linda _____________ Died at James Bay, Victoria, British Columbia, Apr 12, 1889, The Hon Robert Dunsmuir, native of Hurlford, Ayrshire, Scotland, aged 64. Deceased was born in 1825, his grandfather and father having been coal masters in that section. He was educated at Kilmarnock Academy. In 1847 he married Joanna, Daughter of Alexander White, and came to Vancouver Island for the purpose of opening up the Fort Rupert coal lands for the Hudson's Bay Company....PC, 4; Apr 14, 1. Funeral from the family residence, Menzie st. Pallbearers: Apr 17, 4. H 66/67 E/W 27/28 [Colonist, 1889-04-11*] Died Mar 27, 1915 at Esquimalt, British Columbia, John Cowper Bryden, native of Ayrshire, Scotland, aged 84. He came to Vancouver Island in 1863 as mgr for the Vancouver Island Coal Co at Nanaimo. Four years later he married Elizabeth Hamilton Dunsmuir, and became associated with his father in law as mgr of the Wellington coal mines, where he resided for 25 years, when he removed to his late home on Head Street, Esquimalt. Mrs Bryden died there in Jun, 1901, leaving 2 sons, Robert D and John D, and 1 daughter, Olive, wife of Captain A D Macdonald, of Royal Artillery, now serving in an instruction and training camp in England. photo Mar 28, 1. Pallbearers: Messrs W E Scott, R W Pooley, MPP, Frank O'Reilly, R Swinerton, W E Oliver, Gavin H Burns. Honorary pallbearers: His Honor Lt-Gov, Colonel the Hon E G Prior, Hon Edgar Dewdney, Hon D M Eberts, Messrs J A Mara, Frank Little, Fitzherbert Bullen, P R Brown, Lindley Crease, Richard Jones. Mar 30 - letter to editor by E G Prior - May I, as one who has known late John Bryden intimately for very many years, be allowed space to say a few words in regard to him. It is now a little over 41 years since I 1st saw John Bryden, when he met me early one winter morning as I landed in Nanaimo, a young man straight out from England, to take up my position of mining engineer and surveyor under him, he then being joint manager of Nanaimo Collieries with Mark Bate. Well do I remember my 1st impressions of him as he cordially welcomed me. Standing well over 6', straight as an arrow, with magnificent chest and shoulders, hair and closely cropped beard as black as a raven, and with eyes of piercing brightness but kindly withal, I thought here indeed is, and he was, a born leader of strong men. For 5 years and more I was with him every day underground in the mines and around the works, and the longer I knew him the more I came to see what a splendid character he was. Utterly fearless where duty called, he never asked a man to go where he would not himself lead, and no one who has not lived underground in a colliery can have an conception of the daily risks to life and limb that such a life entails. He was an efficient, just and kind manager and held the respect and esteem of every man working under him... From the day I left Nanaimo, and he went to manage the Wellington Collieries for his f-i-l, Hon Robert Dunsmuir, to the day of his death it was my privilege to be counted as one of his friends, and I always found that advancing years only mellowed his good qualitites... U 038 E E [Colonist, 1915-03-26*] _____________________________________________ I have a relative John Bryden who married Elizabeth Hamilton Dunsmuir in 1866, Ayrshire. Her father was Robert Dunsmuir who went to Vancouver Island with the HBC as a coal miner. During his life in BC he build Craigdarroch in Victoria and became one of the richest men in BC.

Greetings all, I'm curious, has anyone done a list of monument inscriptions, or at least of burials, in the New Cemetery at Fenwick? Ken Cuthbertson Albuquerque, NM

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ianoo40 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/13718.1.3.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: John Sorry for the delay in replying but we were down south staying with the family and then when we returned there were 101 things to do. Am I correct in saying that your father was a minister? I was there from September 1950 to july 1953. i have a photo taken in summer 1953 which I am very happy to send you - if you wish in return for a copy of the prospectus my details are Ian M Aitken Marly Hill Marly Green North Berwick EH39 4QX Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: luanncorkins Surnames: Jardine Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/13992/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have recently returned from Canada and found my Great-Great-Grandmother Delila (connor)Jardine she was married to James Jardine, who's father was George Jardine who's father was Joseph Jardine who came over from Scotland Tundergarth Parish Dumfriesshire. Anyone know anything else about the Jardine family? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

I took a look in the BVRIv2 (Br. Vital Records Index) and found the following birth/bap record: JARDINE, George Gender: Male Christening Date: 24 Dec 1797 Recorded in: Tundergarth, Dumfries, Scotland. Father: Joseph JARDINE Source: FHL Film 1067971 Dates: 1791 - 1854 The FHL film may have more information that simply didn't get transcribed onto the BVRI CD's. Regards, Judy in BC Can -----Original Message----- From: ayrshire-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ayrshire-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of gc-gateway@rootsweb.com Sent: May-24-10 4:56 PM To: AYRSHIRE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [AYR] Jardine Clan This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: luanncorkins Surnames: Jardine Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/13992/m b.ashx Message Board Post: I have recently returned from Canada and found my Great-Great-Grandmother Delila (connor)Jardine she was married to James Jardine, who's father was George Jardine who's father was Joseph Jardine who came over from Scotland Tundergarth Parish Dumfriesshire. Anyone know anything else about the Jardine family? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AYRSHIRE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.819 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2893 - Release Date: 05/23/10 23:26:00

Hello again John, I am able to confirm with you in regard to David Shaw of Muirkirk, Ayrshire and wife Janet McIntosh of Irvine, yes, they did indeed sail to Valparaiso, Chile. The information that I have from my data base is as follows: David Shaw was born Jan 11 1820 at Muirkirk and the son of John Shaw and Janet Thomson. No further information of David's father John Shaw, but his mother was the daughter of John Thomas Thomson and Jane Frew of Stevenston. I am unsure of the time frame, but they did return to Ayrshire before 1858 as son Charles was born 1858, and Thomas 1860 in Stevenston. It was in 1864 that the decision to immigrate to New Zealand was made. DAVID SHAW: Baptism: January 16, 1820, Parish of Muirkirk, Ayshire, Scotland. Burial: June 06, 1887, Hautapu Cemetery, Cambridge, New Zealand. Immigration: December 04, 1864, From Glasgow, Scotland, aboard the ship VIOLA. Occupation: Miner in Scotland. Farmer, New Zealand. JANET MACINTOSH: Burial: March 08, 1916, Hautapu Cemetery, Cambridge, New Zealand. Immigration: December 04, 1864, From Glasgow, Scotland, aboard the ship VIOLA. Occupation: Muslin Sewer in Scotland. Manufacturer of cheese and butter in New Zealand. Best regards, Linda Nordby -----Original Message----- From: ayrshire-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ayrshire-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of John Ferguson Sent: Friday, May 21, 2010 1:49 PM To: ayrshire-l@rootsweb.com Subject: [AYR] EMIGRANT AYRSHIRE COAL MINERS - 1853 On August 4 1853 the British sailing ship Colinda left London headed for Fort Victoria, Vancouver Island. The Hudson's Bay Company sought to develop coal deposits on the island. Native people seemed lacking in the skills and attitudes required to mine coal so experienced miners from Ayrshire became the solution. The 43 miners, contracted in Kilmarnock, never arrived to Fort Victoria, as they abandoned ship in Valparaiso, Chile. Following four months at sea, a hard passage through the Straits of Magellan, deaths of children, and hunger, the passengers mutinied. The miners disembarked after their wives refused to sail any further, and promised to stay in Chile, with or without their husbands. These miners went on to contribute to the local Chilean coal industry. I am interested in finding out if any list member had heard of this voyage, and perhaps can add some more family detail to this unfortunate journey during which ten babies died. I do not have any more details other than what is listed here. Beveridge, David 21, wife & son 4 months Bowman, William 18, Dick, James 43, wife, 4 sons & 3 daughters ( I know this family did work at Nanaimo, B.C.) Ewart, Robert 26, wife, 1 son, 2 daughters & brother Frew, James 23, & wife Gilmour, John 28, wife, 2 sons Heron, Thomas 25, & wife Hunter, Andrew 49, wife, 3 sons & 2 daughters Kerr, John 43, wife, 3 sons & 1 daughter Little, Gilbert 22, wife & son 5 months (an ancestor on my mother's side of the family) McCullum, Archibald 30, wife, son & daughter McKie, William 27, wife, son & daughter McMurtrie, Thomas 24, wife & brother Muir, John 31, wife, son & daughter Nesbit, James 26, wife, son & daughter Pearson, Ralph 21, wife & son Reid, James 33, wife & 7 sons Seal, Francis 24, wife, son & daughter Shaw, David 30, wife & 4 sons Simpson, Adam 28, wife & 2 sons Smith, Thomas 27, wife, son & 3 daughters Sutherland, William 29, & wife Watt, Alexander 23, wife & son Wilson, Jacob 28, wife & daughter Wyllie, Robert 21, wife & daughter John Australia _________________________________________________________________ View photos of singles in your area! Looking for a hot date? http://clk.atdmt.com/NMN/go/150855801/direct/01/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AYRSHIRE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi all, I am trying to find a chap with surname IMRIE who went to Chile. I guess during the Coal Mining era. The family came from Failford, Ayrshire. I have very little information but wondered if anyone researching this family might have known who he was. Many thanks Cheers Chris