Hi Graeme, Hannah FISHER nee RODAN is my great X 5? aunt. I would love to share information on the RODAN family with you and any other person on the Dumfries list Regards Beverley-Anne Rodan > Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:18:10 +1000 > From: "Graeme Fisher" <[email protected]> > > > Hello everyone > > I hope I am not abusing your email system. > > My name is Graeme Fisher and I live in Sydney, Australia. I am visiting the > UK in June and have been trying to trace my family history, which I have > done back to the mid 18th century and it seems it all started in or near > Dumfries. > > A John Fisher was born in 1773 in Holywood, Dumfries-shire and his son, also > a John (Robert) Fisher, migrated to Adelaide in 1838 with his wife Hannah ( > Nee Roden) > > I am trying to find out more about them and was hoping someone reading this > may be able to help. > > I hope this request is not inappropriate > > Kind regards to all > > Graeme Fisher > > > > ************************************************

Hello everyone I hope I am not abusing your email system. My name is Graeme Fisher and I live in Sydney, Australia. I am visiting the UK in June and have been trying to trace my family history, which I have done back to the mid 18th century and it seems it all started in or near Dumfries. A John Fisher was born in 1773 in Holywood, Dumfries-shire and his son, also a John (Robert) Fisher, migrated to Adelaide in 1838 with his wife Hannah ( Nee Roden) I am trying to find out more about them and was hoping someone reading this may be able to help. I hope this request is not inappropriate Kind regards to all Graeme Fisher

Hi Graeme, Of course you are not abusing the system - that is what it is there for. But when you start a post on a new subject choose an appropriate subject header. I have taken the liberty of changing yours. There is a baptism on Family Search of a John FISHER on 28 Jan 1773 to John FISHER and Elizabeth SADDLER at Kirkmichael, Dumfries, Scotland. Could this be your John? The church is a little distant from Holywood but I am not sure how large the parish is or it could have been picked for some particular reason. Hope this helps a bit. Christine -----Original Message----- From: Graeme Fisher Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2012 4:18 AM To: 'Vanessa Dixon' ; [email protected] Subject: Re: [DUMFRIES-GALLOWAY] King Street, Castle Douglas Hello everyone My name is Graeme Fisher and I live in Sydney, Australia. I am visiting the UK in June and have been trying to trace my family history, which I have done back to the mid 18th century and it seems it all started in or near Dumfries. A John Fisher was born in 1773 in Holywood, Dumfries-shire and his son, also a John (Robert) Fisher, migrated to Adelaide in 1838 with his wife Hannah ( Nee Roden) I am trying to find out more about them and was hoping someone reading this may be able to help. Kind regards to all Graeme Fisher

THANKS FOR THE PHOTOS OF KING STREET CASTLE DOUGLAS, HAD GOOD FRIENDS THAT LIVED THERE AND HAVE STAYED THERE MANY TIMES BRENDA FROM MICHIGAN

My Great Great Grandmother was Sarah MCDONALD born 1794 in Lochrutton & died 1864 in Dalswinton, Kirkcudbright. Her parents were John "Donald" x Martha Livingstone. On that same generation I have the surnames GORE, BOBBETT, ATWELL, KEBBEY & MORRIS My 37 marker Family TreeDNA testing can be viewed at : http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~gallgaedhil/haplo_carruthers.htm ----------- Look for SQZQ2 ------------ I took part in a Elliott+ border Reiver project the results can be seen at : http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~gallgaedhil/elliott_border_reivers_dna.htm Thought it may be of some interest to members of this list that may have similar I1 Halpotype as mine. I am not a wizz at deciphering DNA results, simply putting it out there for anyone's interest. Please contact me if you see any familiar names. Rgds Ian Carruthers Danish/Norse/Gaelic/Pictish/Scandinavian origin perhaps!! The mind boggles.

Video of the main shopping street in Castle Douglas, King Street http://youtu.be/hyPtooJIaoQ Vanessa    All records are subject to error. Let they without typo caste tea thirst scone! View my photostream at http://www.flickr.com/photos/snapshistory/

Here's a video of Dumfries High Street, the section below the mid-steeple http://youtu.be/7x5Qe7HLpUE Vanessa  All records are subject to error. Let they without typo caste tea thirst scone! View my photostream at http://www.flickr.com/photos/snapshistory/ 

Here is my video of Orchardton Tower, filmed during my recent visit. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqPA4g6uUaU  Vanessa    All records are subject to error. Let they without typo caste tea thirst scone! View my photostream at http://www.flickr.com/photos/snapshistory/

Hi Bruce, Thanks for your reply. The consensus appears to be that it is Balgray .... Springburn near Glasgow. There is a strong possibility that the first word is Balgraybank. Thanks again, Christine -----Original Message----- From: Bruce McDowall Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 6:59 AM To: Christine Benson Cc: Dumfries&Galloway Mailing List Subject: Re: [DUMFRIES-GALLOWAY] Marriage address Hi Christine, Maybe Balgray Camp, Springburn Ham[let]? http://springburn.eveningtimes.co.uk/area/springburns-past.html Regards, Bruce On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 8:46 AM, Christine Benson <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi All, > > I have an address for a marriage that I can't quite make out. The year is > 1879 and the address is > Balyray Camp (I am fairly sure about the Bal but not the rest) > Springburn Han (Spring is clear then it could well be burn and I found > Springburn Road but the last bit is not road) > Glasgow > > The page is headed Marriages in the district of Dennistoun. > > With that I have the general district but would like to know what the > "Hieroglyphics" say. > > Many thanks for any interpretation. > > Christine > > (I know strictly speaking I am on the wrong list but don't really want to > join another one just for an address.)

Hi Christine, Maybe Balgray Camp, Springburn Ham[let]? http://springburn.eveningtimes.co.uk/area/springburns-past.html Regards, Bruce On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 8:46 AM, Christine Benson <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi All, > > I have an address for a marriage that I can't quite make out. The year is > 1879 and the address is > Balyray Camp (I am fairly sure about the Bal but not the rest) > Springburn Han (Spring is clear then it could well be burn and I found > Springburn Road but the last bit is not road) > Glasgow > > The page is headed Marriages in the district of Dennistoun. > > With that I have the general district but would like to know what the > "Hieroglyphics" say. > > Many thanks for any interpretation. > > Christine > > (I know strictly speaking I am on the wrong list but don't really want to > join another one just for an address.)

Hi All, I have an address for a marriage that I can't quite make out. The year is 1879 and the address is Balyray Camp (I am fairly sure about the Bal but not the rest) Springburn Han (Spring is clear then it could well be burn and I found Springburn Road but the last bit is not road) Glasgow The page is headed Marriages in the district of Dennistoun. With that I have the general district but would like to know what the "Hieroglyphics" say. Many thanks for any interpretation. Christine (I know strictly speaking I am on the wrong list but don't really want to join another one just for an address.)

Does anyone know where this was in Maxwelltown? Dave

Hi I've just been updating a Family History Society mail order form. The new Royal Mail postage prices are going to add quite a bit on to the cost of buying booklets. Australia and New Zealand are now in a separate (more expensive) category. For example from 30th April the cost of sending a packet weighing 300g will rise from 4.26 GBP to 5.54GBP to USA and Canada and to 5.70GBP to Aus and NZ. So if you thinking about buying FHS publications don't wait! Irene

http://histfam.familysearch.org/surnames-all.php?tree=Fasti I found quite a bit of information on some family connected to me, two of whom were ministers of the kirk. Maisie

Hi Christine, I wonder if it may be Howcleuch or Howcleugh, or another older spelling? You can find it toward the bottom of the map at: http://maps.nls.uk/os/6inch/view/?sid=74426682 You will need to zoom in (by double-clicking) on a point about mid way between the N of St MUNGO (the parish indication) and the bottom of the map. Regards, Bruce On Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 9:29 AM, Christine Benson < [email protected]> wrote: > Hi All, > > I am struggling to read a death certificate from Scotland's People. The > deceased was born at ?ewchugh, St. Mungo, Dumfries-shire. I have found St. > Mungo just north of Kettleholm. I presume that is right but I can't find > any > clues to the first word. > > The cause of death is given as rheumatism. Unpleasant, yes, especially with > limited pain-killers but fatal? > > Any ideas greatly appreciated. > > Christine > > > > ------------------------------- > 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 >

Hi Bruce, Many thanks, that's the place. I’ve now managed to place its whereabouts on a modern map. Thanks again, Christine From: Bruce McDowall Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 12:33 AM To: Christine Benson Cc: Dumfries&Galloway Mailing List Subject: Re: [DUMFRIES-GALLOWAY] Help in interpreting birthplace Hi Christine, I wonder if it may be Howcleuch or Howcleugh, or another older spelling? You can find it toward the bottom of the map at: http://maps.nls.uk/os/6inch/view/?sid=74426682 You will need to zoom in (by double-clicking) on a point about mid way between the N of St MUNGO (the parish indication) and the bottom of the map. Regards, Bruce On Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 9:29 AM, Christine Benson <[email protected]> wrote: Hi All, I am struggling to read a death certificate from Scotland's People. The deceased was born at ?ewchugh, St. Mungo, Dumfries-shire. I have found St. Mungo just north of Kettleholm. I presume that is right but I can't find any clues to the first word. The cause of death is given as rheumatism. Unpleasant, yes, especially with limited pain-killers but fatal? Any ideas greatly appreciated. Christine ------------------------------- 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

Hi All, I am struggling to read a death certificate from Scotland's People. The deceased was born at ?ewchugh, St. Mungo, Dumfries-shire. I have found St. Mungo just north of Kettleholm. I presume that is right but I can't find any clues to the first word. The cause of death is given as rheumatism. Unpleasant, yes, especially with limited pain-killers but fatal? Any ideas greatly appreciated. Christine

hi I am wondering if anyone can help trace the parents of these 2 sisters living with what appears to be their grandparents James Smith and Jean Glendinning at Roucan Village Torthwald in 1841. Elizabeth Douglas age 13 Mary Douglas age 6 if I am on the right track the parents were James Douglas and Ann Smith who appear to have died of cholera in December 1848 Audrey

Is anyone familiar with William Gordon, of Brochloch, writer in Dumfries?  He was father of a Robert, James & Margaret Gordon who were named in the Last Will of Richard Howat of Mabie, written in 1814 with later codocils.      Also listed as beneficiaries were:  Margaret, Elizabeth & Isabella, daus. of Samuel Clark, Jr.; Samuel Shortridge, surgeon of Dumfries; Mary Clark, eldest dau. of late Samuel Clark, commissary Clerk of Dumfries; the only dau. of John Walker & Janet Shortridge of Maxwelltown; eldest dau. of Charles Howat of Maxwelltown; eldest dau. of Richard Kirkpatrick; and eldest dau. of Elizabeth Kirkpatrick.   Thanks,   Marc Archer Ludington, MI

Many thanks Judy, I can make it into "Present" now I know what I am trying to make it into. Christine -----Original Message----- From: Judy Jeffrey Sent: Friday, March 23, 2012 4:49 PM To: 'Christine Benson' ; 'Dumfries&Galloway Mailing List' Subject: RE: [DUMFRIES-GALLOWAY] Death certificate interpretation Hi Christine, Are you sure it doesn't read 'Present' meaning present at the death. Judy