Hello, I am seeking the parents of Agnes Henderson who m. William Dickson and had ch: Jane Dickson b. 7 April 1856. Also, parents of William Dickson. Jane Dickson m. William McOwan in Dumfries and lived across the street from the grave of Robert Burns. Their son was Robert Henderson McOwan, Sr., my maternal grandfather. Jane Dickson McOwan followed her husband and her son to America about 1790. My grandfather and his dad had arrived about 1887 to work and establish a home. Jane came with 4 other ch and they later had 4 more. My grandfather Robert Henderson McOwan, Sr.(b. 1879 in Dumfries) went to work at age 8 on the docks of NY City making rope. Although he had very little formal education himself, he helped put his 8 siblings thru college before marrying my grandmother in 1919 and having two ch: Robert, Jr. and Clara (named for her mother). He was an avid reader and owned a complete set of Shakespeare's works. Jane Dickson and William McOwan, a master carpenter from Perthshire, raised their 9 ch in Jersey City, NJ and lived on Emory St. in a narrow house, the style of the period. Robert, Sr. was a drygoods salesman and traveled the USA for business. He stopped in NV to visit his uncle Robert Henderson of the Henderson Gold Mine Co. which ran gold mines in NV and in Canada. I believe that this man was actually his gruncle and brother to Agnes Henderson Dickson. The town of Henderson, NV was named for this family. I believe that Jane Dickson McOwan had a brother John Dickson who came to Jersey City with Jane and William McOwan had a sister Marion who m. a wealthy man and lived in Cranford, NJ. Nancy Parr in NJ----Granddaughter of Robert Henderson McOwan, Sr.

Of Drumdon Wigtownshire married James Hartley around 1796???thet had 4 son's that I know of James,William,Joseph,and John Jameswas born in Ireland in 1767 but Icannot find any trace of his parents they must have been well to do as James was in the 1841 Mochrum census as Dairy Farmer aged 74.

James Hartley aged 74 Dairy Farmer born in Ireland married Margaret Thomson in 18???.Cannot find any information on his Irish birth.

James is in the Mochrum 1841 census as Farmer aged 74 Dirry? (Dairy) Farm with his wife Margaret Thomson age 66 any information on James's Irish?? parents.Idid find a James Hartley married to a Mary in Dublin 1764.Thanks John

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In 1798 looking for information or anyone looking for the following people,James Mitchel,Carsphairn,John Mitchell,Carsphairn,William Mitchell,Carsphairn. John Mitchell may be the father of Margaret Mitchell (Dalziel) wife of John Dalziel of Dummidale,Rerwick,KKD.John and Margaret married at Fagra Miln 1805 and were the parents of Margaret Tod Dalziel (Richardson) born in Dummidale in 1805.Margaret Mitchel (Dalziel) had a sister Janet Mitchel. Chum --------------------------------- Post your free ad now! Yahoo! Canada Personals --------------------------------- Post your free ad now! Yahoo! Canada Personals

Just subscribing again as I don't seem to be getting any emails since I reformatted my computer.. Dianne Researching GIBSON, HYSLOP, McGHEE, BROADFOOT

In article <003301c46104$bb878200$70490152@dave>, David Brown <dbccon@ntlworld.com> writes >Hi List > > Can anybody help solve a mystery on a death certifcate > There is a strange note on the side panel of the certificate that >says:Result of Precognition see Reg of C.O.D. Vol 1 page 47 17th July 1888 > the cause of death on the certificate gives c.o.d (Supposed) Heart >failure drops down suddenly. > Has anybody have any idea how I could get a copy of this entry. > >Best Regards >David Brown >Manchester UK >dbccon@ntlworld.com > >Researching Wright - Tait - Cowan - Jonstone - Selkirk- Wallace - >McDowall - Jardine > Could it be RCE? This would make sense - a reference to the 'Register of Corrected Entries'. I had a similar one where an ancestor had fallen and subsequently died. Not sure how you could get a copy but I'd suggest having a look round this site and maybe emailing them. There's no reference to RCE that I could see immediately but I only checked a few main pages. http://www.gro-scotland.gov.uk/grosweb/grosweb.nsf/pages/home Jill McKenzie, Glasgow

Hi David, I also have a death certificate from 1920 with a note like this and am similarly interested in what it means and how I can follow-up on it. Does anyone know where these registers are held? Thanks Kathy Hopkins -----Original Message----- From: David Brown [mailto:dbccon@ntlworld.com] Sent: 03 July 2004 14:51 To: DUMFRIES-GALLOWAY-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [D-G LIST] Death Certificate Mystery Hi List Can anybody help solve a mystery on a death certifcate There is a strange note on the side panel of the certificate that says:Result of Precognition see Reg of C.O.D. Vol 1 page 47 17th July 1888 the cause of death on the certificate gives c.o.d (Supposed) Heart failure drops down suddenly. Has anybody have any idea how I could get a copy of this entry. Best Regards David Brown Manchester UK dbccon@ntlworld.com Researching Wright - Tait - Cowan - Jonstone - Selkirk- Wallace - McDowall - Jardine ==== DUMFRIES-GALLOWAY Mailing List ==== FIND YOUR ANCESTORS http://www.directcon.net/tomas/Ancestry/index.html/

I have re-sent this query as it did not return to me and I thought I may have confused the website by using 'Archives' as the subject. Ian Ritchie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ian Ritchie" <iritchie1@iprimus.com.au> To: <DUMFRIES-GALLOWAY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2004 11:02 AM Subject: Archives > Hi list, > I have a query regarding the archives of the Dumfries Kirk Session which > hopefully someone can help me with. I fed in the name of one of my > ancestors,Martha Carruthers,and up popped the info that 'James Carruthers > admitted he was the father of her child' and noted the 'illegitimacy'. An > Archive Ref:CH2/537/12 is given and advice that it contains 2 pages. > Is it possible to obtain a copy of this information over the net or via > normal post? Since I am stuck out in Australia it is impossible for me to > visit in person but I would very much like to peruse the info which may or > may not concern my ancestors. I saw that paid research is available from the > libraries but am not sure whether this comes under that category. > > Ian Ritchie >

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Unfortunately, this facility has now gone, as you can see from the logon page. It was, however, great while it lasted! Tom Thomson ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pam Fallon-Cousins" <pfallonc@btinternet.com> To: <DUMFRIES-GALLOWAY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2004 10:33 PM Subject: [D-G LIST] Times Online > > Hi All, > > On another list (Cumberland) are transcribing various newspapers and I have found a great deal of info from them. The Times currently have a free trial at the following website:- > > http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/free4_tda > > Password is "Trial" > > A couple of interesting articleas for Annan:- > > The Times, Monday, Jun 23, 1823; pg. 3; Issue 11905; col A > > On the 16th instant, as a young couple from Longtown were returning from the temple of Hymen at Annan in a post chaise, accompanied by another female and 3 young men, the carriage, which was proceeding rapidly through > the village of Dornock, was, by the rashness of the driver, overturned. The bride who unfortunately sat on the side of the chaise which came to the ground with her arm hanging out the window, was much injured; her ar > m was dreadfully lacerated, but no bones were broken. Medical aid was speedly obtained from Annan, through the exertions of Mr B JOHNSTONE of Dornock; and indeed the whole of the villagers present evinced much concern > for th ewelfare of the fair traveller. -- Dumfries Courier. > > ................ > > The Times, Wednesday, May 13, 1835; pg. 7; Issue 15789; col D > > The people of Annan were on Friday last put into a state of much consternation by a fatal accident which occured the night before. Mr John HUDDART, tenant of Violetbank-mill belonging to Mr IRVING, of Newbie, having b > enn at market on Thursday, was detained on business until a late hour and returned homeward about 11 o'clock, rather the worse for liquor - a circumstance with him very uncommon. Not appearing by the time expected, se > arch for him was made by his family next morning, when he was found drowned in the river Annan, nearly opposite the moat. The deceased bore a very high character as an honest, industrious, and sober man. He has left > a widow and 5 young children. He had a son drowned some years before at Redkirk, on th eborder, the mill of which he tenanted at the time. -- Carlisle Journal. > > > ....................... > > The Times, Wednesday, Aug 20, 1851; pg. 7; Issue 20885; col A > Fatal Accident Off Annan Waterfoot. > > Fatal Accident Off Annan Waterfoot. A melancholy boat accident occured off Annan Waterfoot last Saturday afternoon by which 4 persons lost their lives. Shortly after 5 o'clock Joseph BROUGH, boatman at Annan Waterfoo > t, and late of Battle-Hill left Port Carlisle with the following passengers. Mr SCOTT, draper of Annan, and Mrs SCOTT his wife; Mr Anthony NELSON and Mr Walter PARK, also Drapers of Annan; and an agricultural servant > named BECK. When opposite Seafield the boat came in contact with one of the fishing nets lying there and capsized, the whole party being thrown out of it. Nelson and Park seized hold of the net and hung by it until > they were rescued by some persons in a boat from Seafield, but the 4 namely, BROUGH, the boatman, Mr SCOTT and his wife and BECK were unfortunately drowned. The body of Beck was washed ashore on the Scotch side on Sat > urday night and that of Mrs Scott at high water on Sunday, but up to Monday morning the bodies of Mr Scott and Brough had not been recovered. All the party except Beck, had been at Port Carlisle on Business and he wa > s returning with them to see some relatives at Annan. It is said that they had remained beyond the proper time for departur, the tide having ebbed considerably, and thus rendered th epassage of the nets dangerous. Br > ough was well known by the name of "Bishop Brough" he having married some hundreds of persons according to the rites of the Scotch church. He was an experienced and trustworthy oarman and had plied to and from Port C > arlisle for ? ? 40? years. > > ............................. > > The Times, Friday, Sep 22, 1837; pg. 1; Issue 16528; col F > > On the 13th inst. Mr. Matthew BELL, of Rammerscales, near Lochmaben, accompanied by his nephew, Mr. M'DONALD were proceeding from his house at Rammerscales in a phaeton driven by a servant when the horse took fright an > d having become unmanageable upset the phaeton. In the fall Mr Bell had his skull fractured and was much cut about his face, and we regret to state that he survived the accident only about an hour. The other gentlem > en and servant were only slightly injured. Mr Bell was upward of > 30? years of age and his decease is deeply deplored. -- Dumfries > Times. > > .............................. > > Cheers, > Pam > > > ==== DUMFRIES-GALLOWAY Mailing List ==== > FIND YOUR ANCESTORS > http://www.directcon.net/tomas/Ancestry/index.html/

Hi list, I have a query regarding the archives of the Dumfries Kirk Session which hopefully someone can help me with. I fed in the name of one of my ancestors,Martha Carruthers,and up popped the info that 'James Carruthers admitted he was the father of her child' and noted the 'illegitimacy'. An Archive Ref:CH2/537/12 is given and advice that it contains 2 pages. Is it possible to obtain a copy of this information over the net or via normal post? Since I am stuck out in Australia it is impossible for me to visit in person but I would very much like to peruse the info which may or may not concern my ancestors. I saw that paid research is available from the libraries but am not sure whether this comes under that category. Ian Ritchie

Hello List I need some help in locating the following family which left Scotland sometime between 1835 and 1867. James Coskerie - Born 1835 Kirkcudbright Grace Henderson - Born Corsock, Kirkcudbright They were married in New Zealand in 1867. What I need to find out is when they left Scotland (ship travelled) to travel to NZ and if possible there families left behind. I don't know if they travelled together or knew each other before arriving in New Zealand. Any help on this family would most welcome. Regards Craig Coskerie

Their hold on life was fragile, as can be seen from the following MI in Dornock churchyard: Mary Graham spouse of Thomas Nicholson, Dornock who died 20th June 1845 age 56. Also fifteen of their children in all who died in infancy and the above Thomas Nicholson who died 30th July 1855 age 70. Rene Anderson

Hello all: Can anyone help in directing me to the best place to begin researching information on Ship: BELLONA, arrived Philadelphia, Pennsylvania August 28th, 1811 from Scotland carrying my X3 Great Grandfather: John Grierson?? This is my latest challenge, seeking the best feedback I can find. David A. Grierson ________________________________________________________________ Sent via the WebMail system at mail.tqci.net

Hi, I've been trying to get in touch with Ian McClumpha. Would anyone in Dumfries know if he's on holiday? May

The Original Message from "R&M Dunn", June 29, asked "if any new members have > these names in their files." The Thomson family, in Annan, of my interest, is that of William Lockerbie Thomson, a journeyman joiner & Alexandrina Shannan his wife, who in each census from 1841 to 1901, lived at Toot Hill/Bruce Street. But I admit my interest derives from wife rather than husband. Keith Scott mariner98@supanet.com > > > > > > ==== DUMFRIES-GALLOWAY Mailing List ==== > ********************************************************************* > If you have any problems with this list or any of its members please > contact the listowner....Tom Welch....tomas@directcon.net > ******************************************************************** >

Had three sons that we are aware of William ,John,and James,all born in the 1790's.There is a marriage in Dublin for a James Hartley and Mary 17/Jul/1764 any information on this would be gratefull.Thanks John p/s James B1765 would be my 4 G father.

Hi List Can anybody help solve a mystery on a death certifcate There is a strange note on the side panel of the certificate that says:Result of Precognition see Reg of C.O.D. Vol 1 page 47 17th July 1888 the cause of death on the certificate gives c.o.d (Supposed) Heart failure drops down suddenly. Has anybody have any idea how I could get a copy of this entry. Best Regards David Brown Manchester UK dbccon@ntlworld.com Researching Wright - Tait - Cowan - Jonstone - Selkirk- Wallace - McDowall - Jardine