A few months ago I was given a family tree chart in which is showed that Robert Boyd, Sr. was born about 1703 in Ireland and died 15 February 1786 in New York State, USA and he had married Jannet McAllister who died 2 May 1781 in New York State, USA. This chart shows that Robert’s parents were James Boyd, born about 1670 in Ireland and died 24 July 1743 in Ireland who married Janet Sampil/Sepal who was born about 1683 and 3 July 1739 Ireland. In the Ballyhalbert Church of Ireland Churchyard there is this grave “- James Boyd, of Ballyesbrugh, b 1670, d 24 July 1743 - Janet Boyd (nee) Sampel, b 1663, d 3 July 1739” So is the James Boyd on this family chart the same person as in the above grave at Ballyhalbert? It is further known that this Robert Boyd had four brothers of which is brother Samuel Boyd was older than Robert, but do date of birth is given for Samuel. On the data below, it would appear that Samuel was born about 1700 or 1701. Q1 Samuel Boyd, b 16xx ( , Co Down, Ireland?), d 1757 (New York City?), bu New York City?, NY, unm. Q2 Robert Boyd, b / /1703[1] ( , Co. Down, Ireland), d 15/2/1786 (New Windsor, NY)[2], bu Little Britain Cemetery, New Windsor, N. Y., m / /173x ( church?, place, Co Down?), Jennet McAllister, dau of and (nee ) McAllister, b / /170x (town, etc), d / /17xx ( ), bu , and had issue:- Q3 James Boyd, bc 1705 (Co. Down, Ireland), d 17xx (New Windsor, N. Y.), mc 1732[3] (Ireland), Sarah ?????, dau of ??, b 17xx, dc 1750 (Ireland), and had issue:- m 2ndly c 1752, Mary Boyd, dau of Wm? Boyd, [which Boyd family - Kent? ch 2/140], b 17xx, d 17xx, and had issue:- Q4 Nathaniel Boyd, bc 1707[4] (Co. Down, Ireland), d 18xx (Little Britain, N. Y.), m 174x (Co. Down?, Ireland), Margaret Beck, dau of Beck, b 17xx, d 17xx, and had issue:- m 2ndly 175x (Ireland), Martha Monsel (or Monel), dau of Monsel, b 17xx, d 17xx, and had issue:- m 3rdly 176x (USA), Jane Johnson, dau of Johnson, b 17xx, d 17xx, and had no issue:- ? Q5 Mary Boyd, b 17xx (Co Down, Ireland), d 17xx, m 17xx (New Windsor, N. Y.), Mr Waugh, son of Waugh, and had issue:- ? While from Samuel Boyd’s Will it is known that there was a younger brother, David Boyd, who was left behind in County Down, Ireland. Q8 David Boyd, b / /1712 ( , Co Down?, Ireland), d 24/5/1798 ( , Co Down, Ireland), bu Ballyhalbert Church of Ireland Cemetery, Ballyhalbert, Co Down, Ireland, m / /173x (church, town, county, Ireland?), Susanna Purse, dau of and (nee ) Purse, b / /1715 ( ), d 26/6/1754 ( ), bu Ballyhalbert Church of Ireland Cemetery, Ballyhalbert, Co Down, Ireland, and had issue:- While form the Ballyhalbert Cemetery there is this grave - David Boyd, b 1712, d 24 May 1798 - Susanna Purse, wife of David Boyd, b 1715, d 26 June 1754 - Nathaniel Boyd - Jane Boyd - Susanna Boyd (their children?) I would expect that there was still another older unnamed son to those listed above who also who was born before Samuel Boyd and also remained in Ireland to inherit this father “estate” Do any members have any data or knowledge of the McAllister or Sampil/Sempill/Semple families or data that might show that this Robert Boyd was the son of James Boyd and Janet Sampil? Thank you Mike Boyd Historical Committee House of Boyd Society -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1]From an email on 30 October 1999 form Chris Tami. [2]Date and place from an Email from Chris Tami to me on 30 October 1999. [3] Given that his eldest son is given as being born in 1731, it is likely that he married in 1730. [4] I have estimated this date from the birth if his brother, James (Q3), who was born in 1705 and added the usual 2 years gap that was common between births.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sarahmctaggartjag Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/111.777/mb.ashx Message Board Post: hi susan i have just seen your message, i know it was posted a long time ago but as i am a mctaggart from liverpool i thought i would get in touch. i was born sarah mctaggart in 1966 in liverpool u.k get in touch if want more help take care sarah 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: LesaMDay Surnames: Smith Ross Orr Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/14440/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi I am looking for the family of Robbie and Nan Smith, I know they lived in Midton Road Ayr in the 1970's and I believe they have a son named Kenneth. I would guess Robbie is short for Robert, and Nan short for either Nancy, Ann, Agnes or Mary. They would be related to Alexander Ross born 20 Jun 1813 in Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland and Margaret Orr born 13 Oct 1822 in Kilmaurs, Ayrshire, Scotland who I am also a descendant of. Thanks Lesa Day 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/14438.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There is no sign of any Dall with a name at all like Jeppe in the 1861 or 1871 census. There is an online index for post 1837 certificates for County Durham but there is no entry 1861-70 for Dall; Nevins or even Nevin. 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>

Looking for any information on JOHN HIGHET born 24 mar 1799-father JOHN HIGHET mother-MARION PARKER is part of my family. He married Margaret Ferguson 7 oct 1834. MARGARET was born illegitimate father- DAVID HENDERSON and mother MARY FERGUSON (WYLIE) There family included DAVID b 1st jan 1835 and he married ALEXANDRINA CAMERON on the 27 Nov 1860 MARGARET FERGUSON ALEXANDER ROBERT MARY WILLIAM JOHN ANNIE CAMERON. I am decended for this family as my g/g/grandmother was JOHN'S sister Margaret who married JAMES RITCHIE on the 12 june 1827.I have a lot more information on JOHN and MARGARET FERGUSON's family and also a little bit on the New Zealand HIGHET family. Any information would be appreciated. REGARDS ALAN RITCHIE GORE NEW ZEALAND

William McLelland Lennox(1864- ) born in Old Cumnock. In the later part of his life he lived in Glasgow where he and his sister Mary Lennox(1870- ) cared for the children of another sister Jessie Lennox(1868-1909) and her husband David Aiken. The children were Robert & George Aiken born about 1900. Robert was in the Merchant Navy. Both men married. Or so the family story goes?? I need help piecing things together. All info welcome. Thank you.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: samleslie3 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/656.2264.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: One of my relatives is Thomas McGiffen who emigrated from scotland in 1878. I beleive he was son of Thomas who was son of Hendrie and Sarah. His daughter Margaret was my great great grandmother and lived in New Zealand, although I believe Thomas moved on to Australia after landiing in New Zealand. 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: margaretstewart20001 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/1648.2097/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Penni I have Adam ancestors who were Irish and lived in the Saltcoats and Ardrossan area. Do you have any names? 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: hughgemmell Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/14439.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There is a Robert EBEZENER Gilmour (slightly misspelled!) born 1907 in District of Kelvin, Glasgow City. You would have to go to ScotlandsPeople at http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk to access the record for a small charge if you wish to follow up. The record would give names of parents and likely the date and place of their marriage. 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: Orielbenfro Surnames: Gilmour Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/14439/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Seeking the baptism and parents mrge only of one Robert Ebenezer Gilmour who I believe was born in Ayrshire in either 1907 or 1909. He died 28th April 1942, here at Pembroke Dock, Sth Wales, I have full details surrounding his death and need nothing further on the event. Rgds Owen Ap Benfro 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: patsycad47 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/14438/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Jeppe Rasmussen Dall b.1837 in Fjelstrup Denmark,arrived in the UK ?? married Jane Nevins in Gateshead Durham in 1866.He later changed his name to John D.Henderson.My question is when and how did Jeppe arrive in the UK ? I have researched for a very long time to find an answer to this but to no avail.Can anyone help ? 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>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: daviedempster1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/14434.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: thanks Ellen in all the couple had eleven children, of whom William Shaw D is my 4xgreat grandfather. Davie 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: ellenadamson1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/14434.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: marriage: 17 June 1808 Muirkirk,Ayr,Scotland 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: daviedempster1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/14434.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: 1864 death cert notes Catherine widow of.., he is also noted as deceased on his daughters wedding cert in 1857. He seems to disappear between the 1841 and 1851 census returns. Catherine is Head.(wid)..lodging house on 1851 census and 1861. I have found a death for a James D in the Govan area of Glasgow, but sadly no more info, ie cause of death or relatives, and the family did have relatives in that area at that time....perhaps he was visiting for some reason and died here in Glasgow? Davie 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: jslsa2 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/1648.2096/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Penni: What is your connection to the Currie name ? My paternal ggm was Agnes Currie, b.1846 in Stair. She married my ggf James Allan (b.1844 in Kilmarnock) . They were married 1865 in Riccarton. Jim Allan 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 the 1861 and 1871 Census be of any assistance in helping to see when he died? Mike Boyd Brisbane -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2013 7:54 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [AYR] James Dempster 1788 Muirkirk Ayreshire This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: NutmegGreenwood Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/14434.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The 1864 Death noted for Catherine...does the Registration say she's a WIDOW ? If so, he predeceased her and it will cut out looking after 1864. Likewise, if the Death Registration does not show 'Widow', then she's highly likely to be the first to die of the couple. Sometimes I do see 'Married to [whomever] but not always...seeing that definitely would indicate the husband was still alive as of that date. Meg Greenwood / Oklahoma USA ================================== 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: NutmegGreenwood Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/14434.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The 1864 Death noted for Catherine...does the Registration say she's a WIDOW ? If so, he predeceased her and it will cut out looking after 1864. Likewise, if the Death Registration does not show 'Widow', then she's highly likely to be the first to die of the couple. Sometimes I do see 'Married to [whomever] but not always...seeing that definitely would indicate the husband was still alive as of that date. Meg Greenwood / Oklahoma USA ================================== 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: paisleyjack1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/14437.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Roo and Ellen, Could these be the Johnson family? 1861 census. 596. ED 7. p 31. Kilbirnie, Ayrshire. Address: Dennyholm Street, Kilbirnie .... [House Schedule 142] JOHNSTON, Elisabeth, Head, Widow, 72, Housekeeper, Ireland JOHNSTON, Mary, Daur, U/m 30, Flax Mill Worker, b Ireland JOHNSTON, James, Son, WIDOWER, 28, Flax Dresser, b Ireland JOHNSTON, Elisabeth, Gr- Daur, 4, ------------------------b Kilbirnie RUMMERY, William, Gr-Son, U/m 19, Flax Dresser, b Ireland IF this is the correct family and James IS a Widower... ...then I can't see a Scottish DC for wife Elizabeth Allan 1860 - 1861. But please see below the details on daur Rosanna's 1861 DC. 1861 census. 596. ED 7. p 33. Kilbirnie, Ayrshire. Address: Dennyholm Street, Kilbirnie ... [House Schedule 151] BEAN, Mary A, Head, Widow, 40, Housekeeper, b Ireland DILLON, Margeret, Daur, 14, Flax Mill Worker, b Ireland LINN, Mary, Lodger, 16, Linen Yarn Reeler, b Kilbirnie LINN, Agness, Lodger, U/m 21, Linen Yarn Reeler, Dumfries JOHNSTONE, Rosana, 4 Mos, --------- b Kilbirnie, Ayrshire ...[wee Rosana was a Boarder/Lodger?] Rosanna JOHNSTON (10 mos) died 13 Oct 1861, Dennyholm St. Parents: James Johnston, Flax Dresser & Elizabeth m/s Allan. Informant: James Johnston (his X), father, present. BOTH parents are as living - could this be an error with Elizabeth? If yes, then could she have died in Ireland? Or what? 1871 census. 596. ED 7. p 39. Kilbirnie, Ayrshire. Address: Dennyholm Street, Kilbirnie. JOHNSTONE, Mary, Head, U/m 45, Mill Worker, b Ireland JOHNSTONE, William, Son, U/m 29, Flax Dresser, b Ireland JOHNSTONE, Elisabeth, Niece, 13, Mill Worker, b Beith ...[is this Mary 30?, William Rummery 19, Elisabeth 4, from 1861 census?] Censuses are from FindMyPast / Ancestry and therefore transcriptions... ...and as such names may not always be correct. ...so best to view original pages on the ScotlandsPeople paysite. It's a wee bit of a mystery on Elizabeth Allan at present... ...and on what happened to James too after 1861. Jack 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: daviedempster1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/14434.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Catherine Dempster m/s Shaw died Muirkirk, March 1864. Have been trying for ages to trace James' death but can't find him. He is my 4xGGrandfather direct. D 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: ellenadamson1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/14436.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Not sure off that. http://www.threetowners.com/forum/index.php Good place to ask the locals 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>