Posted on: Buteshire Scotland Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/Scotland/Bute/411 Surname: McCurdy, Murray, McBride, Warner, Laughlin, Guthrie ------------------------- On chart one in "The Ancestral McCurdys", p. vii, Blanchard lists the refugee brothers, sons of Daniel, b. 1622, as: Petheric (of the "Cairn"), b. 1640 David William, unmar. John, went to America Daniel They sailed according to Blanchard (pp. 30-31) on a "bitterly cold day in the latter part of November 1666." to the Island of Rathlin, and the next day to the mainland of Ireland near Ballintoy. On page 40 he states: John McCurdy, "the Refugee," the fourth of the brothers, was born about 1646. He moved as a young man to America. There is no further trace of him or of any possible descendants. There is nothing definitely to indicate or point to the likelihood that he left any posterity. I suspect John Turk McCurdy is not Petheric of the Cairn's brother. He may be his grandson. On chart five, Blanchard lists: James McCurdy (eldest son of Petheric), b. 1668. m. Jerusha Murray | John, b. 1691; d. 1789. m. Lucretia McCurdy | 1. Archibald, m. Jennet Guthrie 2. John, went to America. m. Lizzie McBride 3. Daniel m. Sally Warner Per chart four, Lucretia McCurdy was a cousin of John's. Her line is: Daniel McCurdy (youngest son of Petheric) b. 1677, d. 1747. m. Margaret Laughlin | Patrick b. 1700, d. 1798 m. Mary Laughlin | "Aunt" Lucretia b. 1727, d. 1810 m. John, son of James and Jerusha. Reference: "The Ancestral McCurdys" by H. Percy Blanchard The Covenant Publishing Co., London, 1930, pp. vii, ix, x, 30-33, 40.

Posted on: Buteshire Scotland Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/Scotland/Bute/410 Surname: Crawford ------------------------- I am descendant from Archibald Crawford (Jean Thompson) - Archibald Crawford (Agnes Finnie) - Archibald Finnie Crawford (Margaret Ramsay) - David Ramsay Crawford (Janet Campbell) David Ramsay was born in Glasgow 1871 and brought his family to Canada in about 1910. Some names that I have found are a little different and you mentioned Archibald Finnie went to South Africa, do you have any idea when?

A couple of longshot enquiries that someone may have information on. In a letter my G Grandfather, Arch. McKinlay wrote to his cousin J.T. Stewart in 1894 he lists names and addresses of relations that the latter should look up on a return visit home from New Zealand. One was James MacIntosh living in Argyle Terrace. (No further info available.) The other was Mrs Bannatyne, wife of Revd. (W?) Bannatyne. Her brother was John and father was the late provost Jamieson [probably Neil]. The address is given as near "Mineral Well" East Bay Rothesay. I would be interested to here from anyone researching these families as I have failed to find any connections between these names and either the McKinlays or Stewarts. Cheers Bill McKinlay

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Posted on: Buteshire Scotland Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/Scotland/Bute/408 Surname: Mcintosh, Gilchrist, Mckirdy, lyon and, Currie ------------------------- Is anyone reaching the name Currie???? My Great Grandfather was Robert Currie Mcintosh and his parents came from the Isle of Bute. I have been trying to find where Currie came from but no luck. Currie must have been important to the family as Robert gave it to his first born (my Grandmother)as her 2nd name. I would appreciate any imformation Thank you. Marilyn Sweeney,

I'm still looking for information about the Dykes family and am repeating my earlier request in case there are new listers who can help. My grandmother's brother was Arthur Dykes and he lived in Rothesay around 1920. I believe he was a gardener and a member of the Rothesay Horticultural Society. He was born at Seaton Carew, Middlesbrough and the family moved to Boston Spa, Yks when he was quite young. In WW1 he served in the Royal Garrison Artillery - 4th Brigade - Highland Division. I would like to know if anyone knows of the family. I believe Arthur married and there were 2 daughters and a son. Irene Popkins

Hi Cynthia, Can't help with the genealogy but a Cairn is Gaelic for "heap of Stones' usually as a memorial/grave of someone distinquished. Its defined by the OED as pre-historical archeology. Very common in the British Isles. Regards, Daphne Jacob

Posted on: Buteshire Scotland Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/Scotland/Bute/406 Surname: McCurdy ------------------------- In tracing back my McCurdy line, I get as far as John Turk McCurdy (born date unknown but who, according to notes passed down to me through my father, sailed "about 1666 from Bute, Scotland, in an open boat for the North of Ireland." He settled in Londonderry. I have no information on his wife, but do know he had a son (from whom I descend) named James McCurdy, b 1690 in Ireland and who came to America about 1720. James settled in Salisbury Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. James in turn fathered Robert McCurdy (b 1736 in Salisbury, Lancaster Co, Pa, M Anne Creighton b 1710 D 1790) Robert was an officer in the revolution(capt/Penna). Hope I've given enough info to get a bite. I want more on John Turk McCurdy and his son James!

Posted on: Buteshire Scotland Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/Scotland/Bute/404 Surname: McCurdy ------------------------- I have been searching for information on my forebear John Turk McCurdy (Born date unknown but "sailing about 1666 from Bute in an open boat for the North of Ireland, settling in Londonderry"-my father's notation-). I have no name for his wife, but do have a son James McCurdy (B 1690 in Ireland, went to America about 1720 settling in Salistury Twp, Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania) from whom I descend. I came across your response regarding Petheric of the Cairn. The date of his emigration to Ireland from Bute and the fact that he sailed "with brothers" and that Londonderry is mentioned in your info makes me ask: Do you know anything of John Turk McCurdy and perhaps, his wife? Any response would be greatly appreciated

Forwarded by list owner ... -----Original Message----- From: Nola Cunningham <nolac@ihug.co.nz> To: ButeshireGenWeb-L-request@rootsweb.com <ButeshireGenWeb-L-request@rootsweb.com> Date: Sunday, 27 August 2000 16:30 Subject: subscribe >I reside in New Zealand and am a beginner in my attempts to trace my family ... SNIP >My paternal great-grandmother Eliza Hunter was christened on 23 May, 1847 in Rothesay, Bute and she married William Harvey in Rothesay on 24 December 1868. The 1881 census shows Eliza Harvey as widowed with 2 children (both born in Dunoon) but I have been unable to find any trace of the birth or death of William Harvey. >I would be very grateful if someone could advise me in my search. >Thank you. >Nola Cunningham >nolac@ihug.co.nz >

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Posted on: Buteshire Scotland Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/Scotland/Bute/400 Surname: McCurdy, Makurerdy ------------------------- For more details about the descendants of Chief Gilkrist Makurerdy (c. 1420) to the middle of the 18th Century, see "The ancestral McCurdys, their origin and remote history" by H. Percy Blanchard The Covenant Publishing Co., London, 1930. I believe it is available on microfilm from the LDS Family History Library at local LDS family history centers.

Posted on: Buteshire Scotland Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/Scotland/Bute/399 Surname: McCurdy, McKirdy, Cameron, Stewart ------------------------- "Cairn" is a place (farmstead?) at Ballintoy, County Antrim, Ireland. Petheric McKirdy (later Petheric McCurdy) also known as "Petheric of Cairn" b. 1640 (most likely on or near the Isle of Bute, Scotland) Son of Daniel, b. 1622. Grandson of Donald, b. 1598, and Peggy Cameron (who may have been a great-granddaughter of James IV of Scotland). Petheric married in the summer of 1667, Margaret Stewart, daughter of Charles Stewart of Ballintoy, Ireland, a direct descendant of King Robert II of Scotland (and several Sheriffs of Bute). Charles Stewart was the son of Ninian Stewart of Kilchattan and Grisel Stewart (d. of John Stewart, Sheriff of Bute). "Petheric" appears to be a variation of name "Patrick". Petheric escaped with brothers from Royalists in Scotland to Northern Ireland in November of 1666. Petheric was a Presbyterian, and he supported William of Orange against James II of England. About 25 years after moving to Ireland he fought at the Battle of Boyne. He is also said to have been at the siege of Londonderry, with his two sons, John and Daniel. His great-grandson, Alexander, is the head of the Nova Scotia, Canada, branch of the McCurdy family. References: "The Ancestral McCurdys" by H. Percy Blanchard The Covenant Publishing Co., London, 1930, pp. 26, 32-33. "The McCurdys of Nova Scotia" by H. (Henry) Percy Blanchard, The Covenant Publishing Co., London, 1930, pp. xiii - xiv, and chart one.

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I am seeking information on the following family: Alexander McLEAN (son of Archibald McLEAN and Catherine McKENZIE) was born on 26 Dec 1837 at Stornoway, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. He married Elizabeth HAMILTON (dau of Alexander HAMILTON and Janet FULLARTON) at the Established Church of Scotland, Blaremore, near Lamlash (Arran), parish of Kilbride, on 11 Feb 1861. Elizabeth was born c 1840 in Lamlash. Alexander McLEAN was employed as a Preventive Man. Elizabeth's occupation was given as Dressmaker. Children of Alexander McLEAN and Elizabeth HAMILTON were: Catherine (Kate) McLEAN b. 30 Oct 1861 at Lamlash, Kilbride, Scotland. Md. Archibald DICHMONT (son of George DICHMONT and Elizabeth (Betty) DUCKWORTH, both of Oswaldtwistle, Lancs, Eng) after 1881. In April 1892 Kate and Archie were living at 22 Albert Street, Oswaldtwistle with two children. By 1897 Kate and Archie had emigrated to Capetown, South Africa. Jessie McLEAN b. 19 Mar 1863 at Lamlash. Jessie Elizabeth McLEAN b. 6 May 1867 at Lamlash. Lily Hamilton McLEAN b. 3 Mar 1869 at Blaremore, near Lamlash, par Kilbride, Co Bute, Scotland. Md. William MENMUIR, son of Alexander MENMUIR and Jessie RAMSAY, on 26 Aug 1897 in Capetown, South Africa. William and Lily had three children born in Capetown, Alistair Hamilton, 1898; Lily Ramsay, 19 Nov 1900; Daisy (Maisie) 1903. On 28 March 1908 Lily McLEAN and her three children left Capetown for London and Largs where they stayed while William sailed for Australia. They joined him in Sydney, Australia two years later. Elizabeth McLEAN b. c1877 in Glen Urquhart, Inverness, Scotland. Lily McLean's birthday book has an entry for Lizzie MacLean on 9 September. Christina McLEAN b. c 1878 in Glen Urquhart, Inverness, Scotland. Lily McLean's birthday book has an entry for Tina MacLean on 19 December. On the 1881 census The family, with the exception of Jessie and Jessie Elizabeth,(it is possible that they had died) are at Kilmorack, Inverness, Scotland. Alexander's occupation is Inld Rev Preventative Man, Kate a Teacher and Lily a Scholar. I would be delighted to hear from anyone who is researching or has further information about any of these family members. Brian Heany In the Illawarra District of New South Wales Australia

Hello, I am trying to locate any descendants of George HUNTER and Jean HERRIOT who I think would have been married at some time between 1910 and 1920. Jean was born circa 1885. My father, John HERRIOT was Jean's brother who migrated to Australia in 1924. Jean and George had at least one daughter, also named Jean. I have a photograph of her, taken in Rothesay in 1922 with my eldest sister Florence. If anyone can supply me with any information about this family, I would be very grateful. Thank you, Edith (Hordijk) eandg@acr.net.au Tathra NSW Australia

Hi Sue, If you come across any "Whyte", "White" or "Campbell" in the census for Rothesay, could you please include them in the listing on the internet. My husband's ggrandfather, John Campbell, married Margaret Whyte in Rothesay in 1869. Many, many thanks. Sharon's Bute web page certainly is great. Cheers, Carol, Mackay, Qld -----Original Message----- From: Sue Thompson <suethompson@DINGOBLUE.NET.AU> To: ButeshireGenWeb-L@rootsweb.com <ButeshireGenWeb-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Wednesday, August 23, 2000 10:47 PM Subject: Re: McLean. Rothesay >Hi Paul > >Sharron Hawkins - a regular on this list has done a Bute web page - on here >you will find all sorts of information. I actually transcribed the 1861 >Census for Rothesay which Sharon has put on the page.... just checked but no >Allen McLEAN there. The reason I included the McLEANs when I had the film >is because I am researching Margaret McLEAN who married my James THOMSON. >They were not on the 1861 Census either (have just located them in Glasgow, >minus James) but I currently have the 1851 Census for Rothesay which over >the next few weeks I will be transcribing the same names as listed on the >site. Will let you know when I have done this, I am sure Sharon will also >add this to her site which is at http://www.geocities.com/buteshire/ > >Sharon has done a BEAUT job :o)) > >Cheers >Sue Thompson >Bunbury, Western Australia > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Paul McBride" <paul.mcbride@ntlworld.com> >To: <ButeshireGenWeb-L@rootsweb.com> >Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2000 5:46 AM >Subject: McLean. Rothesay > > >> Posted on: Buteshire Scotland Queries >> Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/Scotland/Bute/398 >> >> Surname: McLean, Taylor, Wilson >> ------------------------- >> >> Looking for information regarding my g-g-g-great grandfather Allan >McLean.Born >> in Rothesay about 1823.Married Margaret Taylor in November 1842 in >Rothesay. >> His occupation was "Harbour Waterman". >> Children Malcolm born about 1843 >> and Duncan birth date not known. >> Can anyone tell me which cemetary Allan would be buried in?He died between >> 1842-1880. >> Many thanks >> >> ______________________________ >

Hi Paul Sharron Hawkins - a regular on this list has done a Bute web page - on here you will find all sorts of information. I actually transcribed the 1861 Census for Rothesay which Sharon has put on the page.... just checked but no Allen McLEAN there. The reason I included the McLEANs when I had the film is because I am researching Margaret McLEAN who married my James THOMSON. They were not on the 1861 Census either (have just located them in Glasgow, minus James) but I currently have the 1851 Census for Rothesay which over the next few weeks I will be transcribing the same names as listed on the site. Will let you know when I have done this, I am sure Sharon will also add this to her site which is at http://www.geocities.com/buteshire/ Sharon has done a BEAUT job :o)) Cheers Sue Thompson Bunbury, Western Australia ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul McBride" <paul.mcbride@ntlworld.com> To: <ButeshireGenWeb-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2000 5:46 AM Subject: McLean. Rothesay > Posted on: Buteshire Scotland Queries > Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/Scotland/Bute/398 > > Surname: McLean, Taylor, Wilson > ------------------------- > > Looking for information regarding my g-g-g-great grandfather Allan McLean.Born > in Rothesay about 1823.Married Margaret Taylor in November 1842 in Rothesay. > His occupation was "Harbour Waterman". > Children Malcolm born about 1843 > and Duncan birth date not known. > Can anyone tell me which cemetary Allan would be buried in?He died between > 1842-1880. > Many thanks > > ______________________________

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Most of GENUKI is now back online at its real address http://www.genuki.org.uk/ but on a much smaller system so if it gets busy you may have to wait! I quote "our man on the spot", Phil Stringer: "I've now managed to recover nearly all the GENUKI files that are hosted here onto sentinel and am thus providing most of what we had before the incident. The bits that don't work are anything that requires cgi-scripts and database access. This includes the GENUKI gazetteer (nearby places links), the parish locater, 1891 census places and error reporting. These won't become available until the machine we normally use is back in commission. This loss of service is due to a serious break-in and theft of computer hardware at the University of Manchester on Thursday 17th August. It will be a "few days" before there is any clear indication of how long it will take to resume normal service." As the mirror copy of GENUKI hosted on the Oxon FHS site contained less of the pages than the temporary service now available from http://www.genuki.org.uk/, the mirror service from the Oxon FHS site has been discontinued.

Hi all, I have a list of all the immigration records that are available in Australia held by state and federal archives and contact addresses for anyone trying to research that part of their family history. If anyone's interested, let me know and I will forward it on. Cheers Bill