For  years have  been searching  for  antecedants  or  descendants  of  this  James,  brother to  Allan   and  Andrew.    Suspect  of  the early  Colstoun BROUNS who  had  land  in Craignaught  and Gabrochill. Any  help  deeply appreciated...Heather  in sunny Dunedin  New  Zealand 

I am currently replying to a query of a William Boyd and Jane Kain who were married in the Carncullagh Presbyterian Church in 1846 when I found reference to a book Annals of the Parish of Derrykeighan, Rev Hugh McNeil, 1993, pp 14-15, Archibald Boyd of Carncullagh. At present I can’t find the folder that has this information on this Archibald Boyd and what period it might apply for or it it might link to William Boyd who was born in 1824. So do any list members have access to this book and could they provide some of the data on Archibald Boyd of Carncullagh. Could you include Susan Cicala (Email [email protected]) as I do not think that she has joined either net list as yet. Thank you Mike Boyd Historical Committee, HBS

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jeanniedj3 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/1801.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Yes I am still seeking information and would like to exchange information. Jeannie [email protected] 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>

Would any Lister be able to point me to an image or images of the Fullartons of Fullarton. The national gallery does not have a painting of any of the Fullartons, nor have I found one in Glasgow. Any assistance would be very much appreciated. Cheers Peter Melbourne Australia

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mark_dixon70 Surnames: McJannet Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/14465/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Subscribe I am specifically looking for: Robert McJannet, b: 1798 Grace Gibson, b: ? married: 13 JUL 1823 Maybole, Ayr, Scotland Children: John McJannet 1824-Deceased Edit Parents William McJannet 1826-Deceased Andrew Hunter Wood McJannet 1827-1834 Grace McJannet 1830-Deceased Robert Rennie McJannet 1832-Deceased Isabella McJannet 1834-Deceased Thanks! 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>

I am specifically looking for: Robert McJannet, b: 1798 Grace Gibson, b: ? married: 13 JUL 1823 Maybole, Ayr, Scotland Children: John McJannet 1824-Deceased * Edit Parents https://familysearch.org/tree/#view=parentChildRelationship&relationshipId=MKGM-T47&lang=en&lang=en William McJannet 1826-Deceased * Andrew Hunter Wood McJannet 1827-1834 * Grace McJannet 1830-Deceased * Robert Rennie McJannet 1832-Deceased * Isabella McJannet 1834-Deceased * Thanks!

Dear Listers, John Sawers b. 1786 Midcalder d. 6 February 1867 Largs. He married Jean Wilson dau of James Wilson and Jean Paton. Their third child Alexander b. 1827 Largs d March 1883 Govan Glasgow m. Jane Blackwood in Stockwell Street Free Church Glasgow 1854. Their ninth child was Archibald Sawers b. 6 November 1872 Central District Glasgow - my grandfather. I would be interested to know of any further information on John Sawers b. 1786 Midcalder. Did his forbearers originate in Midcalder? I know the occupation they had were Carpenters. If anyone can assist with any other information I would be interesterd to know. Many thanks. Regards, Fay in Fife.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: missourimom Surnames: Muir Moore Mure Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/14415.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: the email to send the kit number so we can compare is myfamilyname at live dot com 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>

Thank you Noreen for your suggested website, most interesting. After many hours trawling through various websites, it seems this Studio was in fact in Ayr, Queensland Australia and mistranscribed as "Astrin", as the owner's name was Ostrin. Cheers, Robyn

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Dorismacdougall Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/13635.1.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi ,my husbands uncle, John Mcdougall ,married Mary Wylie Mair daughter of Matthew and Mary mair nee Wylie in July 1910 in Dunlop.They emigrated with the rest of John's siblings and parents to Brisbane in October 1910. They set up home in Ipswich ,north of Brisbane and had identical twin sons called Matthew and James ,who became hat designers and milliners in Sydney.It would be good to make contact with you. Doris ,Chester, England 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>

Hello All, This is my first time here and I'm trying to help a friend. He has a family portrait photograph of 4 daughters and parents with no identification except the name of the Studio which appears to be OCTRIN STUDIOS AYR. The period we are guessing is around late 19th century early 20th century. The 4 young adult daughters are wearing light summer dresses with short sleeves, the father has a dark suit with a dark long tie and high collar. The Mother is wearing a dark dress, low round neckline, long dark lace sleeves with a broach in the centre of the neckline. Would anyone know the names of any studios in the Ayr district around this period. TIA Robyn Clarke Australia

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/14464.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: https://archive.org/details/parishglencairn00montgoog May be of help 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: skirk331 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/2202.2287.2319/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My Hunter ancestors are from Durham Co,Barnard Castle,ENG Elizabeth was born 1820. Elizabeth had a sister Sarah who also emmigrated to Muskoka co,Macauley twp.Ontario Canada.The year of arrival from the 1901 census in ON shows immagration yr as 1867. Any info welcome:Thanks skirk331. 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: skirk331 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/2202.2288.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HI: the 1851 census shows age 30,that John Kirk was a slate merchant employing 3 men,his wife Elizabeth Hunter (Kirk) was also age 30. I have been unable to locate a marriage certificate. I have been involved in researching my family tree for some 12 yrs now,and have over 1200 family connections. This family has many family roots in Muskoka district,Macauley twp,ON,Canada.The family has a concession road named after them,as well as George Kirk Memorial Cemetery name after my Grandfather George Kirk,a son of John Kirk,who was born in Shap Westmorland. I was raised on the site of the original homestead when the family aquired a land grant of 100 acres of property in Muskoka. Any and all info concerning this is appreciated Thanks SGKirk. 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: jecroft Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/2202.2288.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Have you searched on http://www.durhamrecordsonline.com/ They show the following HUNTER baptisms for the 1820s. Baptisms Teesdale 1821 Elizabeth Hunter Barnard Castle Baptisms Teesdale 1822 William Hunter Barnard Castle Baptisms Teesdale 1823 Sarah Hunter Barnard Castle Baptisms Teesdale 1825 Henry Hunter Barnard Castle Baptisms Teesdale 1829 Rachael Hunter Barnard Castle Jo-Ann Croft 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: lowlandscot Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/2202.2288.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You haven't told us when they married and whether you have a copy of their marriage certificate. English certificates begin in July 1837 and give the name of the father of the bride and his occupation. Have you found them on the census records? Irene 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: skirk331 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/2202.2288/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello: my name is Steve Kirk,my Great Grandfather was married to Elizabeth Hunter:b:1820,Barnard Castle,Durham co.ENG Married to:John Kirk Sr,had 7 children,6 boys,1 daughter. John owned or rented Bowfield Cottage . Elizabeth maybe of Scottish decent.also had a sister Sarah Hunter who was born 15 Mar:1825 The entire family immigrated to Muskoka co,Macauley twp.ON in the mid 1860"s.I would greatly appreciate any info regarding this message. Thanks:skirk331 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: scotsgirl44 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/6231.3.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Shimmons in my tree were from Donaghdee, co Down in Ireland and looks like they came over to Scotland during the potato famine. 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: DArcy_Hande Surnames: Nisbet, Donachie, Trotter, Bennet Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/6263.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It has been quite some time since you posted this query, but I would very much like to correspond with you. Margaret Nisbet was a cousin to my grandparents, Robert Bennet and Mary Trotter. Michael Donachie was an "old flame" of my grandmother's. I have several pictures of the family. Contact me direct at hande.dk(at)gmail.com 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: kaymcmeekin Surnames: Shimons Shimmons Shemons Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/6231.3.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: 1841 census is on freecen Address: Back Lane, Kilmarnock Surname First name(s) Sex Age Occupation Where Born Remarks SHIMONS Thomas M 40 Labourer Ireland SHIMONS Elizabeth F 35 Ireland SHIMONS Hugh M 15 Labourer Ireland SHIMONS Elizabeth F 15 Woolspinner Ireland SHIMONS Margaret F 14 Woolpeicer Ireland SHIMONS Thomas M 10 Labourer Ireland SHIMONS Ann F 8 Ireland SHIMONS Sarah F 5 Ayrshire SHIMONS William M 4m Ayrshire I am interested as I have Eizabeth Shemons/ Shimmons, Simmons b 1819 Ireland parents Hugh Shemons and Elizabeth Jellie according to ger death cert. Since Thomas has a son Hugh and dau Eliz there could be a relationship. http://cumnockconnections.tribalpages.com/tribe/browse?view=0&rand=272365805&pid=282&userid=cumnockconnections 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>