Hi, Just a snipet of information that may be of use. My old primary school, The Burgh School in Galashiels is celebrating 125 years & in one newspaper article I found this: "Back when the school was founded in 1875, Mr Thomas Bain, from Tranent, was appointed head teacher on a wage of £200 per year, with his assistant slightly down the scale at a mere £70." Regards karen in Cheshire, UK

Hello Micki, Might your SANDERSON family from "Tullylagan, Scotland" have hailed from the parish of Tulliallan in Fife (or Perthshire, depending on the timeframe of interest). If so, then you'll find information about the parish at: http://www.rocinante.demon.co.uk/klhg/kinhisty/histy8.htm Best regards, Steve Karner (sugarglider@cox-internet.com, Texas USA) In BEW I like BLACKADDER, CAMPBELL, COSSAR, ENNERWICK (& a few more) - it's in the blood!

Could some kind soul provide the link to the scanned interactive map. I overlooked to bookmark it. Thanks Peter Kerse Wanganui New Zealand

Hello! I believe my SANDERSONS have their origins in Border, however, after a generation born in 1550 in Preston, they are all listed in the IGI as born in Tullylagan all the way up to 1800! I cannot find this town anywhere in Scotland. Could this be the name of a farm? The IGI has them listed as _________Sanderson, born_________in Of, Tullylagan, Scotland. Perhaps the "Of" is a clue... Thanks so much Micki L. Sanderson Researching: MELDRUM, GORRIE, DORWARD in Forfar/Angus SANDERSON in Borders/Berwick MELDRUM in Fife

Hello again Elizabeth, I'm posting this to the list as the content might be of use to a past/present/future subscriber. In my reply to your query re MILLERs from Duns, I transcribed some parish register entries that referenced the parish of Abbey St Bathans. If you recall, these were for MILLERs other than the family of John - whom you were seeking. If, by chance, these other MILLERs connect with your family you might want to keep the following information at hand. In looking through the book entitled: 'The Churches and Churchyards of Berwickshire' by James Robson (published by J. and J.H. Rutherford, Kelso, in 1896) I found the following monumental inscription for a headstone in the burying ground surrounding the church at Abbey St Bathans. I quote from Robson: 'A medium-sized stone, though comparatively modern, is curiously inscribed in very rude lettering thus- "Here lyes Thomas Miller who died in Desmbr 6th 1778 aged 77 years as also hise spoues Isbel Trotter who died in dsmbr 24th 1763 aged 85 years as also there sone who died jenry 24 1762 aged 19 years." ' I have triple checked my typing above, and it appears I have written exactly as printed in the book (spelling and all). Personally, I find this entry intriguing as the ages and death dates don't seem to gel very well (especially the description of 'there sone'). I hope this might be useful for you. Best regards, Steve Karner (sugarglider@cox-internet.com in Texas, USA) In BEW I like BLACKADDER, CAMPBELL, COSSAR (& a few more) - it's in the blood!

I am researching my ancestors from the borders area and have discovered that my greatgrandfather was Christopher Lang c. 25-9-1825 in Sprouston. His wife was Helen Laidlaw Rutherford born 24-8-1825 in Crailing. Christopher's parents were Walter Lang and Betty Redpath. Helen's parents were Andrew Rutherford and Agnes Sibbald. Christopher and Helen had 8 children .. Walter b. 18-12-1849, Elisabeth b. 11-4-1854, Joann b. 30-4-1856, Andrew b. 5-3-1858, James b. 2-11-1859; Thomas b. 19-7-1861, Christina b. 16-8-1864 and George b. 28-1-1871 all in Sprouston. Walter Lang and Betty Redpath had 3 children .. Agnes b 1-10-1816 in Fogo, George b. 12-2-1821 in Sprouston and Christopher c. 25-9-1825 I am wondering if anyone out there has knowledge of any of these people or if anybody is descended from any of them. Would be pleased to hear from you. Thanks. Olivemae Sveinsson, Canada

> Could some kind soul provide the link to the scanned interactive map. I > overlooked to bookmark it. > I think that you mean this one? http://www.old-maps.co.uk/ Lesley Robertson ******************************************************************** Dr Lesley A. Robertson CBiol FIBiol Kluyver Laboratory for Biotechnology, Delft University of Technology, Julianalaan 67, 2628BC, Delft,The Netherlands tel 31 15 2782421; fax 31 15 2782355; email L.A.Robertson@stm.tudelft.nl.

Looking for any connections to the following: FORSYTH; William born 1901 Stirlingshire DUNSMORE DONALDSON MEEK ; Margeret born 1901 Stirlingshire Any contacts, connections or ideas appriciated Anita Australia neetsy@iprimus.com.au

Hello Tom Aitchison, that was my Grandfather's and G Grandfather's name, but no alas, I don't know if they came from Roxburough way. My George Aitchison married in Greenlaw Berwichshire to Janet Cairns in 1822, thats as far back as I have gotten with either of them, he was dead by the 1851 census and the 1841 only says he came from the area, and by that time he was living in Oldhamstocks in East Lothian. It wasn't me who had the book mentioned, but Diana Leitch, and she offered to do lookups of Greenlaw. I would be most interested to hear more of your Aitchison's I know my Grandfather had relatives in Canada but don't know any more than that, I also know that Granddads brother Peter Aitchison went to America to somewhere near Boston, but that was about the 1920's Cheers Ruth Edwards Australia

I have been trying to email Viv off list to thank her for advice she gave me on searching for Border information. Unfortunately several messages have bounced and so I am posting this message to thank her for her help. Many thanks for your help Viv. Peter Peter Stone stone@futurest.co.za SOUTH AFRICA

Is anybody with access to any of the following publications willing to look in them for references to the HOBKIRK/HABKIRK/HOPKIRK/HOPEKIRK family and/or to a house, farm or place called Easter Highchesters (possibly near Highchesters)? A. 1938 Transactions of the Hawick Archaeological Society, pages 70 to 87, "Borthwick Wa's: a lonely Border churchyard", (I have checked the online references to the HAS 1972 Transactions without success) B. Borthwick Water: two centuries of life in the Parish of Roberton, published by Kathleen Stewart, 1999 C. Roberton: the making of a Parish, by George O. Wood, published by the Hawick Archaeological Society,1992 D. "Reminiscences of Borthwick Water sixty years ago", George Scott, HAS 1909 transactions, pages 74 - 79 (recalling life in the 1840s) E. "More reminiscences of Borthwick Water", George Scott, HAS 1910 Transactions, pages 7 - 10. F. "Roberton Parish in olden times", Thomas Wilson, HAS 1924 Transactions, pages 47-51. G. "Deanburnhaugh - a lapsed Border village", R.E. Scott, HAS 1951 Transactions, pages 24 - 32 Any help will be much appreciated. Peter Stone stone@futurest.co.za SOUTH AFRICA

I am a recent subscriber and am looking for connections to the family of William McKENZIE and Janet BROWN, who had two sons born in Bowden, Roxburghshire - George born 9 February 1808 and James christened 3 June 1810. There are a few BROWN graves in the church graveyard at Bowden, but no McKENZIEs. George McKENZIE married an Isabella LOSH (born 1800 in Wigton, Cumberland) in Leithkirk and subsequently they moved to Otterburn, Northumberland where three children Elisabeth 1839, George 1841 and Janet 1843 were baptised in the Presbyterian church there. Before that they had William LOSH McKENZIE born 1831 in Edinburgh and baptised at the United Sessions church. He married Ellen ELLIOTT in Heworth, NBL on 25 December 1857. George died in Leithirk in 1883. Any connections or leads on William McKENZIE and Janet BROWN their ancestors or other descendants. TIA Bill McKenzie Luton, Beds http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~wemckenzie/

I found these on the 1881 census: Dwelling: Earlside Cottage Census Place: Cavers, Roxburgh, Scotland Source: FHL Film 0224042 GRO Ref Volume 794 EnumDist 5 Page 2 Marr Age Sex Birthplace James MINTO M 38 M Hobkirk, Roxburgh, Scotland Rel: Head Occ: Ag Lab Margaret MINTO M 34 F Castleton, Roxburgh, Scotland Rel: Wife William MINTO 12 M Southdean, Roxburgh, Scotland Rel: Son Occ: Scholar James MINTO 8 M Jedburgh, Roxburgh, Scotland Rel: Son Occ: Scholar Andrew MINTO 6 M Edgerston, Roxburgh, Scotland Rel: Son Occ: Scholar Margaret MINTO 4 F Southdean, Roxburgh, Scotland Rel: Daur Betsy MINTO 1 F Southdean, Roxburgh, Scotland Rel: Daur AND THESE: Dwelling: Earlside Cottage Census Place: Cavers, Roxburgh, Scotland Source: FHL Film 0224042 GRO Ref Volume 794 EnumDist 5 Page 2 Marr Age Sex Birthplace James MINTO M 38 M Hobkirk, Roxburgh, Scotland Rel: Head Occ: Ag Lab Margaret MINTO M 34 F Castleton, Roxburgh, Scotland Rel: Wife William MINTO 12 M Southdean, Roxburgh, Scotland Rel: Son Occ: Scholar James MINTO 8 M Jedburgh, Roxburgh, Scotland Rel: Son Occ: Scholar Andrew MINTO 6 M Edgerston, Roxburgh, Scotland Rel: Son Occ: Scholar Margaret MINTO 4 F Southdean, Roxburgh, Scotland Rel: Daur Betsy MINTO 1 F Southdean, Roxburgh, Scotland Kind regards Bill McKenzie Luton, Beds, UK -----Original Message----- From: BPryde@nss.gc.ca [mailto:BPryde@nss.gc.ca] Sent: 24 July 2000 19:15 To: BORDER-L@rootsweb.com Subject: 1881 Census - MINTO I'd appreciate it if anyone with access to the 1881 British Census could check in Roxburghshire for entries pertaining to James O. MINTO and a wife (Margaret?) and possibly children Janet, James and Andrew. Thanks for your help. Bill Pryde Nepean, Ontario, Canada

Hi Doug, Don't know if this is any help or not, but I ran across the Blackadder surname in the LDS film for the OPRs for Sprouston and Stitchill & Hume Parishes. Entry was a birth of a William Blackadder b. 1784 in Stitchill, sorry I didn't take note of the parents names. Good luck Heather in Canada ----- Original Message ----- From: Doug Johnson <djohnson@xenon.net> To: <BORDER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2000 2:02 AM Subject: Missing links > Hello Listers, > I am new to the Border listings but have traced many of my family > through other Rootsweb sites. I am trying to find any details of my > ggrandfather William Henry Blackadder Thompson and his parents David > Blackadder Thompson / Margaret Hogg who resided in Northumberland. > I understand that David Blackadder Thompson was head coachman for > Sir Henry Askew MP at Pallinsburn House. I have information which makes > me believe that William may have been born circa 1841 but have been > unable to find any record either in St Catherine's House Index or the > Scots GRO. On his Son (William's ) Marriage certificate in NSW > Australia his father and mother (David Thompson / Margaret Hogg) were > reported to be alive in Northumberland in 1881. David Thompson's > occupation was specified as a farmer. What I am specifically looking > for is any BDM records or Census information which may help me to trace > these three persons. > I believe Palinsburn House is in Ford Parish, Crookham > Constablewick. If anyone could could provide any information which may > help me find this my people it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. > > Doug Johnson > > >

Hi Anita There is a DONALDSON on my Lost Contact Site http://www.inscript.co.uk/index.html Regards, Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: Anita Green <neetsy@iprimus.com.au> To: <BORDER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2000 6:10 AM Subject: FORSYTH DUNSMORE DONALDSON MEEK > Looking for any connections to the following: > > FORSYTH; William born 1901 Stirlingshire > > DUNSMORE DONALDSON MEEK ; Margeret born 1901 Stirlingshire > > Any contacts, connections or ideas appriciated > > Anita > Australia > neetsy@iprimus.com.au > >

Hi Bill, Here is an extract of all the Mintos in Roxburgh in 1881 (expand to full screen to view properly). 25/07/00 Census Address Details Page Name Relationship Cond Age Occupation Born Midlem Village, Bowden, Roxburgh Archbald MINTO Head M 36 Ag Lab Southdean, Roxburgh, Scotland Mary MINTO Wife M 26 Ag Lab Wife Cavers, Roxburgh, Scotland Mary MINTO Daur 6 Scholar Cavers, Roxburgh, Scotland Eliza MINTO Daur 5 Scholar Minto, Roxburgh, Scotland Betsy MINTO Daur 2 Bowden, Roxburgh, Scotland Agnes MINTO Daur 10m Bowden, Roxburgh, Scotland Larriston, Castleton, Roxburgh Bessie MINTO Ser U 17 Dom Ser Castleton, Roxburgh, Scotland Steele Rd, Castleton, Roxburgh William MINTO Head M 45 Blacksmith Ewes, Dumfries, Scotland Jessie MINTO Wife M 47 Hawick, Roxburgh, Scotland Bella Richardson MINTO Dau 9 Scholar Castleton, Roxburgh, Scotland Mains Farm Cottage, Castleton, Roxburgh Andrew MINTO Head M 40 Farm Labourer Wilton, Roxburgh, Scotland Mary MINTO Wife M 37 Labs Wife Teviothead, Roxburgh, Scotland William MINTO Son 11 Scholar Wilton, Roxburgh, Scotland Christopher MINTO Son 10 Scholar Wilton, Roxburgh, Scotland Robert MINTO Son 5 Scholar Ancrum, Roxburgh, Scotland Rebecca MINTO Dau 3 Southdean, Roxburgh, Scotland Denholm Hill Cottage, Cavers, Roxburgh William MINTO Head M 27 Ag Lab Hobkirk, Roxburgh, Scotland Elizabeth MINTO Wife M 34 Ag Lab Wife Hobkirk, Roxburgh, Scotland Isabella MINTO Daur 4 Cavers, Roxburgh, Scotland Denholm Hill Farm Cottage, Cavers, Roxburgh James MINTO Son 8 Scholar Southdean, Roxburgh, Scotland Agnes MINTO Head U 50 Ag Lab Southdean, Roxburgh, Scotland John MINTO Son U 20 Ag Lab Hobkirk, Roxburgh, Scotland Mary MINTO Daur U 17 Ag Lab Hobkirk, Roxburgh, Scotland Jessie MINTO Daur 12 Scholar Southdean, Roxburgh, Scotland Crailing Manse, Crailing, Roxburgh Lizzie MINTO Servant U 24 Cook Jedburgh, Roxburgh, Scotland 24 High St, Hawick, Roxburgh John MINTO Head M 62 Retired Shepherd Castleton, Roxburgh, Scotland Betsy MINTO Wife M 60 Castleton, Roxburgh, Scotland Jane MINTO Daur U 35 Gen Serv (Dom) Castleton, Roxburgh, Scotland Maggie MINTO Daur U 28 Dressmaker Castleton, Roxburgh, Scotland Lizzie S. MINTO Daur U 24 Dressmaker Ancrum, Roxburgh, Scotland Mary MINTO Daur U 23 Dressmaker Ancrum, Roxburgh, Scotland Robert MINTO Son U 21 Grocer (Master) Mertown, Berwick, Scotland John E. MINTO Son 10 Scholar Ancrum, Roxburgh, Scotland 3 Minto Place, Hawick, Roxburgh George MINTO Head M 28 Printers Clerk England Lillias MINTO Wife M 23 Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland 20 Howegate, Hawick, Roxburgh Agnes MINTO Servant U 14 General Servant Domestic Newcastleton, Roxburgh, Scotland Wauchope Cottage, Hobkirk, Roxburgh Andrew MINTO Head M 63 General Lab Hobkirk, Roxburgh, Scotland Catherine MINTO Wife M 59 Ashkirk, Roxburgh, Scotland Forkins, Hobkirk, Roxburgh Gorge MINTO Head U 60 Gardners Labourer Hobkirk, Roxburgh, Scotland Jessy MINTO Sister U 40 Housekeeper Hobkirk, Roxburgh, Scotland Harwood Mill, Hobkirk, Roxburgh William MINTO Head M 27 Ag Lab Southdean, Roxburgh, Scotland Helen MINTO Wife M 27 Jedburgh, Roxburgh, Scotland Nelly MINTO Daur 1 Hobkirk, Roxburgh, Scotland 62 Castlegate, Jedburgh, Roxburgh Janet MINTO Head W 59 Retired Innkeeper Harelaw, Berwick, Scotland William MINTO Son U 29 Joiner Unemployed Jedburgh, Roxburgh, Scotland James MINTO Son U 25 Brewers Manager Hawick, Roxburgh, Scotland 79 Castlegate, Jedburgh, Roxburgh Thomas MINTO Head M 53 Shoemaker Yarrow, Selkirk, Scotland Helen MINTO Wife M 55 Shoemakers Wife Jedburgh, Roxburgh, Scotland George MINTO Son U 18 Tweed Millman Jedburgh, Roxburgh, Scotland Bella MINTO Daur U 13 Day Domestic Servant Jedburgh, Roxburgh, Scotland High St Albion House, Jedburgh, Roxburgh Mary MINTO Servant U 16 General Servant Jedburgh, Roxburgh, (Domestic) Scotland Bonjedward Mill, Jedburgh, Roxburgh Thomas MINTO Boarder U 11 Scholar Hobkirk, Roxburgh, Scotland Cogsmill Cottage, Kirkton, Roxburgh Peter MINTO Head M 35 Agricultural Labourer Hobkirk, Roxburgh, Scotland Helen MINTO Wife M 30 Agricultural Labourer Hobkirk, Roxburgh, Scotland Wife Jessie MINTO Daur 10 Scholar Hobkirk, Roxburgh, Scotland Helen MINTO Daur 1 Southdean, Roxburgh, Scotland Earlside Cottage, Cavers, Roxburgh James MINTO Head M 38 Ag Lab Hobkirk, Roxburgh, Scotland Margaret MINTO Wife M 34 Castleton, Roxburgh, Scotland William MINTO Son 12 Scholar Southdean, Roxburgh, Scotland James MINTO Son 8 Scholar Jedburgh, Roxburgh, Scotland Andrew MINTO Son 6 Scholar Edgerston, Roxburgh, Scotland Margaret MINTO Daur 4 Southdean, Roxburgh, Scotland Betsy MINTO Daur 1 Southdean, Roxburgh, Scotland High Street, Lilliesleaf, Roxburgh Andrew MINTO Head U 60 Farmer (60 Ac Ar) Hawick, Roxburgh, Scotland Westshiels Farm H, Southdean, Roxburgh Maggie MINTO Servant U 19 Gen Servant (Domestic) Castleton, Roxburgh, Scotland Wolfelee Lodge, Southdean, Roxburgh Robert MINTO Head M 68 Gamekeeper Jedburgh, Roxburgh, Scotland Mary MINTO Wife M 58 Gamekeepers Wife Southdean, Roxburgh, Scotland Mary MINTO Daur U 19 Nurse Dom Servt Southdean, Roxburgh, Unemployed Scotland Jessie MINTO Daur U 16 Gen Servant Domestic Southdean, Roxburgh, Scotland Smithy, Teviothead, Roxburgh George MINTO Head M 34 Blacksmith (5 1/2 Acres) Wilton, Roxburgh, Scotland Martha MINTO Wife M 28 Tinwald, Dumfries, Scotland William C. MINTO Son 8 Scholar Eskdalemuir, Dumfries, Scotland Rebecca P. MINTO Daur 2 Teviothead, Roxburgh, Scotland Agness MINTO Daur 6 Scholar Eskdaleme, Dumfries, Scotland Northhouse Cottage, Teviothead, Roxburgh Robert MINTO Head M 35 Farm Steward Cavers, Roxburgh, Scotland Jane MINTO Wife M 34 Roberton, Roxburgh, Scotland William MINTO Son 10 Scholar Teviothead, Roxburgh, Scotland Francis MINTO Son 8 Scholar Teviothead, Roxburgh, Scotland Christina W. MINTO Daur 5 Scholar Teviothead, Roxburgh, Scotland James MINTO Son 3 Teviothead, Roxburgh, Scotland Mary MINTO Daur 1 Teviothead, Roxburgh, Scotland Teandside, Teviothead, Roxburgh William MINTO Serv U 16 Farm Servant Roberton, Roxburgh, Scotland Teandside Cottages, Teviothead, Roxburgh William MINTO Head M 67 Farm Steward Castleton, Roxburgh, Scotland Rebekah MINTO Wife M 68 Wilton, Roxburgh, Scotland 2 Victoria Road, Wilton, Roxburgh William A. MINTO Head M 39 Blacksmith (Journeyman) Castleton, Roxburgh, Scotland Agnes E. MINTO Wife M 38 Peebles, Peeble, Scotland Burnhead, Wilton, Roxburgh William MINTO Serv U 49 Farm Servant Hawick, Roxburgh, Scotland Best regards - Mike Simpson, Penrith, NSW, Australia (On the Nepean River)... Email: agene@bigfoot.com HomePage: http://www.bigfoot.com/~agene

Hi List, I am looking for anybody researching KERR, Eleanor (Helen) born c 1812 Coldstream, Berwick STEEL(E), Adam born 28 Sept 1811 Westruther, Berwick son of STEEL, William and BROUN, Mary. Cheers, Franzie. Sydney, Australia.

Actually, the character is Petruchio, the male lead, suiter of Katherina. Petruchia would be a feminine version?? Gail Dowell -----Original Message----- From: Gary Harding <gharding@uswest.net> To: BORDER-L@rootsweb.com <BORDER-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Monday, July 24, 2000 10:10 PM Subject: Re: Christian name Petruchia? >Trish, > >Petruchia is a character from the play "The Taming of the Shrew" by >Shakespeare. > >Gary > > >

Has anyone ever come across the name Petruchia before? I've only seen it the one time myself, and I was wondering if anyone knows of its origin. Trish LEWIS Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia Canada

Trish, Petruchia is a character from the play "The Taming of the Shrew" by Shakespeare. Gary