Looking for any information on Matthew Ritchie who is shown as 22 years old in the 1901 Kilmarnock census and as a engine fitter His Dad was William Ritchie co owner of the Grant and Ritchie engineering works at Townholm . Also his sister Mary Ritchie who was a School Teacher around Kilmarnock. She was shown as 21 years old in the 1891 Kilmarnock Census. Regards Alan Ritchie Gore New Zealand

I recently asked someone if they knew which Clans had helped Robert the Bruce at Bannockburn in 1314? It was suggested that I should read Robert Bruce & The Community of the Realm of Scotland, Geoffrey Barrow, 1988, or one of the many works on the king (which titles were not given). Has anyone member read the above book and does it list or name those Clans that supported Bruce at Bannockburn? I have been trying to about eight years to find this list. I have visited the Tourist Office at Bannockburn twice, and their answer is only to give the three other Division Commanders besides Bruce. I have also visited the Stirling Library twice in this time and they did not have any publication that might tell who the 15,000 were that supported The Bruce. It would be good to have this list of other Clans and to see if in later generations if there were any marriages between these Clans and the Boyds. Thank you Mike Boyd Historical Committee, HBS 62

Murray, I love hearing old family legends. There've been a few in my own family, which were intriguing and fun to chase down. However, surnames began coming into use in Scotland not many years after the Norman Conquest, which was in 1066 A.D. One has only to look at the Ragman Roll to see countless surnames in Scotland in 1296. Some examples are: Robert Boyt [Boyd], Thomas Cambel [Campbell], Mac Gilcrist, Michel Lardiner, Gilcrist More and Renaud More [Moore], Phelipp Stiward [Philip Stewart], Aleyn Waleys [Allen Wallace], Richard Wer [Weir]. Countless other signatories to the roll were still using the "de". Some examples of those are: Johan de Crauford, Huwe de Kelshou [Hugh de Kelso], Wautier [Walter] de Lynne, Thomas de Wynton, etc. Concerning Lynnes, four successive generations of that family in Peeblesshire are proven by peerage accounts and other sources to begin with Robert de Lyne who held lands of Lyne, Hopprew, and Locherworth before 1165 A.D. Loretta -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Murray Reid Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2014 11:53 PM To: Mike Boyd; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Re: [AYR] Robert Bruce & The Community of the Realm of Scotland, Geoffrey Barrow, 1988 Most certainly Clan Donnachaidh were there! Legend has it that the clan chief, Duncan, asked The Bruce whether he could name his son after him and the family name Robertson became the earliest surname in Scotland. Another legend suggests that the clan was late to arrive at Bannockburn, and although few in number they arrived with lots of noise and were instrumental in the English troops losing heart and thus the battle. Murray Reid NZ

I am trying to locate the birth, marriage and death of a Mary Kerr probably from Ayrshire, although the marriage and death may have taken place in India or elsewhere. She was apparently the wife of James Innes Fullarton, a son of Stewart Murray Fullarton of Bartonholm. Marriage and death documents in Australia state that Robert Russell Fullarton was the son of Mary Kerr and James Fullarton; these documents also state that Robert was born in Irvine in 1828. James was an officer in the army of the East India Company in Madras. Mary Anne Fullarton, wife of Major James Fullarton is recorded as dying in Madras on 4th June 1841 "in her 23rd year". This may be the Mary, mother of Robert although if so perhaps the age stated was mistranscribed. In the 1841 Census [1841 595/00 005/00 031] a 13 year old Robert Fullarton is recorded on High Street with Jean Kerr 50, Elizabeth Kerr 35 and Jean Kerr 15. Can anyone verify or deny a connection between Robert and Mary in this case? Cheers Peter Melbourne

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Mammii49 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/557.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have recently been to Dailly and know some of your heritage as we are cousins. My Gx2 grandfather James Knox b1798 was Alexander's brother. Their father was Wm Knox and mother Margaret Stewart Knox. If you want more info, contact me! Debra 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. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: caman40 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/629.2185.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Lorna Stumbled across your message from years ago when doing some basic digging back into the maternal side of my own family. It looks as if the same Archibald McAuslan(d) and Isabella Walker are also related to me. Another daughter of theirs, Barbara (born 1806), married Archibald Sinclair, and their son (also Archibald Sinclair) is my great grandfather. Barbara died in 1896 at Cairndow, aged 90. Colin Cameron 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. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: heilenhame Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/14472.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Where was your Grandmother born in 1880?Have you a Census ?What was her First name. Ellen 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. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: alicook54 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/14472.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Have you looked for her Birth certificate? Alison 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. <br>

In my trip to Scotland in October 2012, I stayed at Woodlea Hotel, 23 York Place, Perth (Email [email protected]) pho (01738) 621744 It is directly opposite the Perth City Library – which has a very good local studies section. It is also quite central to go to Dundee, St Andrews, Stirling, Scone. (I assume that buses go from Perth to these place, but I only took the bus to Glasgow. While Dundee and Stirling are on the rail lines) And you can spend a good day walking around Perth itself. >From this hotel, go about 50 yard left and then turn right and go about 300 yards to the bus station or a further 200 yards and you get the rail station. The one draw back is that there is only about 4 car parking space out the front. So it is good for those that wish to drive and those that do not and it is a good central place to see this historic part of Scotland for a few days Mike Boyd Historical Committee, HBS Brisbane, Aust.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: alexfoot Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/4252.4305.4309.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Diana, my great grandmother was born Jessie Aird, daughter of Thomas Aird and Mary Jane Muir, Thomas was a son of James Aird and Mary Ann Beattie. I have plenty of records of the family since I have begun my research. 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. <br>

Good morning Wonder if anybody knows a Leslie KIRK (distant cousin) who used to reside at 14 High Street Kilbirnie and would be willing/able to give me a contact e-mail address for him. He was married to a Marion FINDLAY in Largs in 1983 and that was their address then (she lived, at that time i.e. prior to marriage at 14 Blairlands Drive Dalry). Do not, as yet, have any children for them. Many thanks. Ewan

Can anyone give me the town and Email address for the Campbell Museum in Argyllshire please. Mike Boyd Brisbane

This one? http://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/castle-house-museum-p251721 -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mike Boyd Sent: 03 May 2014 08:41 To: [email protected] Subject: [AYR] Campbell Museum iin Argyllshire Can anyone give me the town and Email address for the Campbell Museum in Argyllshire please. Mike Boyd Brisbane ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ojay206 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/13635.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have a gggp Hugh Wylie (b 16/11/1806 Neilston- d 14/10/1888 Dunlop) as husband of Margaret Brown I have an Alexander Wylie b 1776 m Janet Clark b1781 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. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ojay206 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/13635.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am sorry that I do not have much for the family which goes as far back as that. I am back to the 1600s on my father's side. My mother's middle name was Wylie and the name appears throughout the family tree. My great grandfather and grandmother ran the dairy in Dunlop (Muirhouse) and celebrated their golden wedding there in 1935 My grandmother Olive (b1900 d1987) was the youngest of their 14 children and I have photos of this period. The oldest item I have is an embroidery sampler dated 1834 by Mary Brown my gggm. (is this the Margaret you mention?) need to look over my tree again and if I find anything useful I will get back in touch with you. 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. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: patriciaspence4 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/1750.2.1.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I hope you get this message. My Great Grandfather and Great Grandmother X7 was Daniel McPherson and Elizabeth Wickliffe McPherson.My Great grandmother X6 was Susanna Kincheloe. I would love to hear any information you have on them. Thank you! Patricia Osborn 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. <br>

Heather Sorry I did not ask about any Jamie family but I will send it to the Ayrshire list to see if we can find the right person Mike Boyd Brisbane From: Heather Grimwood Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2014 6:20 PM To: [email protected] Subject: JAMIE wills Don't know if any use to you Mike...noticed 3 JAMIE wills on Scottish National Archives list. JAMIE Alexander in Buntenhill 25 Feb 1609 " Bessie sp to William ANDERSON Middlefield, par. Muirkirk 11 Aug 1666 " John in Gemelsyde par. Kilmaurs and Janet SMYTH his sp 9 may 1605 Feel sorry for Bessie stuck in isolation up in the hills. Think it was Jamie woman you asked me to look out for, but these are all relatively close by. Best wishes...Heather

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ellenadamson1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/14473.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: spouse: Margaret Mccully Name William Shore Birth Date Birthplace Age Spouse's Name Margaret Mccully Spouse's Birth Date Spouse's Birthplace Spouse's Age Event Date 10 Apr 1868 Event Place Dalry,Ayr,Scotland This marriage from Scotlandspeople should have names of both sets of Parents. Ellen 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. <br>

Hi do you have Jeans 1881 birth certificate ? if there is a note in the left hand column it usually means there is more information in the Register of Corrected Entries that may give further information about the father. You could also check the Kirk Session records to see if Jane Herron had been told off by the kirk. Hope this helps Margaret -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2014 10:57 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [AYR] CAMPBELL - ORR - HERRON - MCBRIDE This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: gruff46 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/5071.1.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: your information was very helpful. I am however still looking for my grandmothers father john or james Orr who with Jane Herron had jean orr born 1881 Jane then married john mckie and adopted my grandmother. I would be more interested in info on Jane Heron as well. 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. <br> ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ellenadamson1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/14473.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: father: William Dixon mother: Ann Mccullay Name William Dixon Gender Male Christening Date Christening Place Birth Date 29 Aug 1866 Birthplace STEWARTON,AYR,SCOTLAND Have you the marriage info from Scotlandspeople.Both sets of parents should be on it. --------------------------- father: William Dixson mother: Annie Mccullie Name Archibald Mccullie Dixson Gender Male Christening Date Christening Place Birth Date 21 Nov 1872 Birthplace TARBOLTON,AYR,SCOTLAND --------------- father: William Dickson mother: Annie Mccully Name Mary Thomson Dickson Gender Female Christening Date Christening Place Birth Date 20 Feb 1870 Birthplace MUIRKIRK,AYR,SCOTLAND -------------------------------- 1881 Name: William Dixon Age: 35 Estimated birth year: abt 1846 Relationship: Head Spouse's name : Annie Dixon Gender: Male Where born: Daily, Ayrshire Registration Number: 614 Registration district: Stair Civil Parish: Stair County: Ayrshire Address: 11 Taiglum Occupation: Coal Miner ED: 1 Household schedule number: 27 LINE: 13 Roll: cssct1881_196 Household Members: Name Age William Dixon 35-c1846 Dailly Annie Dixon 36-c1845 Auldroon,Ayrshire? William Dixon 14-c1867 Stewarton Mary Dixon 11 -c 1870 Muirkirk Archibald Dixon 8-c1873 Kilmaurs Robert Dixon 5-c1876 Tarbolton John Dixon 3-c1878 Neilson. ---------------------------------- http://tinyurl.com/3sbvrg Free site ,Scotlandspeople for more original info . Ellen 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. <br>