Caught my attention as I have grandparents and uncles that lived all around this area. Old Clouden is at 882770 on Landranger Map number 84. Take A75 west from Dumfries. Turn right on the junction sign posted Shawhead. Continuing north on the main road you cross Old (Clouden) Water and in less than one mile turn right at the junction with a road . Old Clouden is the hillside on the track of the path where burial processions used to carry people across to Irongray Kirkyard. I have driven through here several times, will check if I have a photo's that may have captured the farm. What surnames are you hunting as they are likely in Irongray Kirkyard, like mine. Regards Hugh Hugh J. Preacher Phone 214.334.4881 Email [email protected] Would anyone have any information on the Maxwelltown Farm and the farm known as Old Clouden in the late 1700's early 1800's , this I believe to be where my decendants are from. Thank you Kim in Canada [email protected]

Hello there, Would anyone have any information on the Maxwelltown Farm and the farm known as Old Clouden in the late 1700's early 1800's , this I believe to be where my decendants are from. Thank you Kim in Canada [email protected]

What is the connection between Hermitage Castle and Hermitage farm? Is this the same place? Cathie in Canada -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: December-31-11 3:02 AM To: [email protected] Subject: DUMFRIES-GALLOWAY Digest, Vol 6, Issue 151 Today's Topics: 1. Re: HERMITAGE, SPOTTES ? (Stanley Walker) 2. Re: HERMITAGE, SPOTTES ? (Bruce McDowall) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:24:39 -0000 From: "Stanley Walker" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [DUMFRIES-GALLOWAY] HERMITAGE, SPOTTES ? To: "'Les Hewett'" <[email protected]>, <[email protected]> Message-ID: <[email protected]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" The settlement of Hermitage is in the Parish of Urr, as is Spottes Hall and Spottes Burn and Glen http://www.scottish-places.info/parishes/pardetails1042.html Hermitage farm is north of Haugh of Urr http://bit.ly/rQCD9U And is visible here http://g.co/maps/r5dce Kind regards Stanley -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Les Hewett Sent: 28 December 2011 12:15 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [DUMFRIES-GALLOWAY] HERMITAGE, SPOTTES ? Can any lister tell us about (The) Hermitage (farm/house?) at/of Spottres? What's at Spottes? Possible family member Margaret Duff there in 1851 census. Any info. appreciated: Les and Gloria, Napier, NZ. ------------------------------- 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 ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:51:21 +1100 From: Bruce McDowall <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [DUMFRIES-GALLOWAY] HERMITAGE, SPOTTES ? To: Stanley Walker <[email protected]> Cc: Les Hewett <[email protected]>, [email protected] Message-ID: <[email protected]om> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 According to M'Kerlie, Lands and Their Owners in Galloway, Vol 5, published 1876, the farm of Hermitage was part of the Spottes Estate. This sits well with the census description "Hermitage of Spottes". http://www.archive.org/stream/historylandsand00unkngoog#page/n322/mode/2up Regards, Bruce On Fri, Dec 30, 2011 at 8:24 PM, Stanley Walker <[email protected]> wrote: > The settlement of Hermitage is in the Parish of Urr, as is Spottes > Hall and Spottes Burn and Glen > http://www.scottish-places.info/parishes/pardetails1042.html > > Hermitage farm is north of Haugh of Urr http://bit.ly/rQCD9U > > And is visible here > http://g.co/maps/r5dce > > Kind regards > > Stanley > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Les > Hewett > Sent: 28 December 2011 12:15 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [DUMFRIES-GALLOWAY] HERMITAGE, SPOTTES ? > > Can any lister tell us about (The) Hermitage (farm/house?) at/of Spottres? > What's at Spottes? Possible family member Margaret Duff there in 1851 > census. Any info. appreciated: Les and Gloria, Napier, NZ. > > ------------------------------- > 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 > > > ------------------------------- > 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 > ------------------------------ To contact the DUMFRIES-GALLOWAY list administrator, send an email to [email protected] To post a message to the DUMFRIES-GALLOWAY mailing list, send an email to [email protected] __________________________________________________________ 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 email with no additional text. End of DUMFRIES-GALLOWAY Digest, Vol 6, Issue 151 *************************************************

According to M'Kerlie, Lands and Their Owners in Galloway, Vol 5, published 1876, the farm of Hermitage was part of the Spottes Estate. This sits well with the census description "Hermitage of Spottes". http://www.archive.org/stream/historylandsand00unkngoog#page/n322/mode/2up Regards, Bruce On Fri, Dec 30, 2011 at 8:24 PM, Stanley Walker <[email protected]> wrote: > The settlement of Hermitage is in the Parish of Urr, as is Spottes Hall and > Spottes Burn and Glen > http://www.scottish-places.info/parishes/pardetails1042.html > > Hermitage farm is north of Haugh of Urr > http://bit.ly/rQCD9U > > And is visible here > http://g.co/maps/r5dce > > Kind regards > > Stanley > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Les Hewett > Sent: 28 December 2011 12:15 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [DUMFRIES-GALLOWAY] HERMITAGE, SPOTTES ? > > Can any lister tell us about (The) Hermitage (farm/house?) at/of Spottres? > What's at Spottes? Possible family member Margaret Duff there in 1851 > census. Any info. appreciated: Les and Gloria, Napier, NZ. > > ------------------------------- > 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 > > > ------------------------------- > 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 >

The settlement of Hermitage is in the Parish of Urr, as is Spottes Hall and Spottes Burn and Glen http://www.scottish-places.info/parishes/pardetails1042.html Hermitage farm is north of Haugh of Urr http://bit.ly/rQCD9U And is visible here http://g.co/maps/r5dce Kind regards Stanley -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Les Hewett Sent: 28 December 2011 12:15 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [DUMFRIES-GALLOWAY] HERMITAGE, SPOTTES ? Can any lister tell us about (The) Hermitage (farm/house?) at/of Spottres? What's at Spottes? Possible family member Margaret Duff there in 1851 census. Any info. appreciated: Les and Gloria, Napier, NZ. ------------------------------- 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

Can any lister tell us about (The) Hermitage (farm/house?) at/of Spottres? What's at Spottes? Possible family member Margaret Duff there in 1851 census. Any info. appreciated: Les and Gloria, Napier, NZ.

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Hi List, Found Glenkiln and finally found Mary JOHNSTON death. Obviously you get a different result on SP if you put in an age+ because on Charles' advice I did that and found another 6. Makes it hard when there are so many Johnstons though. She did die at Kirkmichael Glenkiln od small pox Now to try and find the family in the 1861 etc. Cheers Marilyn from Western Australia

Hi, I Have a grave at Garrel where Mary Johnston died 1st May 1865 at what looks like Genkill. Please can anyone tell me where that is as I can't find Mary's death at all at Scotlands People Many thanks cheers Marilyn from Western Australia

I'm not sure if this is duplicate information. Maisie http://scottishgenealogytipsntricks.blogspot.com/2011/12/british-newspaper-archive-now-available.html

Hello Listers, "My" Margaret Bell THOMSON (born about 1830 in Dryfesdale) married Andrew Graham JOHNSTONE (born about 1826 in Hutton and Corrie) on 25 Jun 1857 in Lockerbie, Scotland. Some censuses show his name with an "e" and some without. 1871 Census, High St, Dryfesdale Andrew Johnston, Head, 46, Grocer, bHutton, Dumfriesshire has David I Johnston 43 (Brother) and William Johnston 22 (Nephew) both Teachers from Canada and both born Lockerbie staying with him. Andrew and Margaret don't seem to have had children. The name Johnstone also appears as a Christian name in Mungo Johnstone Martin BELL, born 18 Feb 1833 in Dryfesdale, a son of my direct ancestors Francis BELL and Jean/Jane MARTIN. I am trying to find the parents of Francis. Contenders are John BELL and Mary JOHNSTONE, who had a son Francis on 1 July 1788 in Canonbie. Can anyone help me with this, please. Happy Christmas to All, Barbara Lucas (Member No 5175) in not-so-sunny Sussex

I have two female Johnstones who married into my line... They are: Margaret Johnstone b: 1840 in Halfmorton m: Richard Smith 16 Dec 1858 d: unknown Janet Johnstone b: 1842 in unknown m: Hugh Murray date unknown d:1916 Mary Paladin PA; USA

I have David Marchbank a farmer who died in 1843 in Kirkpatrick Juxta parish (born circa 1770) married to Jean Johnstone born circa 1772. At his death he held two farms worked by his sons Thomas at Beattock Farm & David at Woodfoot Farm. David had previously been a tenant farmer At Sandbed (1805) and then Holm (1807) 1 mile south of Moffat where he farmed 130 acres. Thomas Marchbank also at Holm at the same time, married to Elizabeth Johnston. 2 brothers married to 2 sisters? Currently I have no parents for these individuals nor a marriage place/date for David and Jean Regards Peter Henderson -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Judy Jeffrey Sent: 16 December 2011 17:34 To: 'Roland & Alison deCaen'; [email protected] Subject: Re: [DUMFRIES-GALLOWAY] JOHNSTONE <Is anyone researching the Johnstone family from Moffatt circa early 1800s late 1700s> Alison Hi Alison, Although my Johnstones are a little earlier I shall tell you who I am researching as there may be others out there researching the same. My nearest Johnstone is Sophia Johnstone c1715 b Kirkpatrick Juxta married George Carruthers 1733 Her Parents David Johnstone c1692 Beattock death 1750 Kirkpatrick Juxta and Jean Copland. His parents ? David Johnstone death 1705 Sophia's siblings are Rachael Johnstone died 1748 Margaret Johnstone David Johnstone bJun 1724 Beattock I believe Beattock is very close to Moffat. Is anyone else researching this family or knows anything about them? Judy ------------------------------- 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 ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1415 / Virus Database: 2108/4084 - Release Date: 12/16/11 ------------------------------- 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

Peter, Thank you for your information. I will enter it in my data base :-) Cliff. Johnston -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Peter Henderson Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 4:50 AM To: 'Judy Jeffrey'; 'Roland & Alison deCaen'; [email protected] Subject: [DUMFRIES-GALLOWAY] JOHNSTONE I have David Marchbank a farmer who died in 1843 in Kirkpatrick Juxta parish (born circa 1770) married to Jean Johnstone born circa 1772. At his death he held two farms worked by his sons Thomas at Beattock Farm & David at Woodfoot Farm. David had previously been a tenant farmer At Sandbed (1805) and then Holm (1807) 1 mile south of Moffat where he farmed 130 acres. Thomas Marchbank also at Holm at the same time, married to Elizabeth Johnston. 2 brothers married to 2 sisters? Currently I have no parents for these individuals nor a marriage place/date for David and Jean Regards Peter Henderson -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Judy Jeffrey Sent: 16 December 2011 17:34 To: 'Roland & Alison deCaen'; [email protected] Subject: Re: [DUMFRIES-GALLOWAY] JOHNSTONE <Is anyone researching the Johnstone family from Moffatt circa early 1800s late 1700s> Alison Hi Alison, Although my Johnstones are a little earlier I shall tell you who I am researching as there may be others out there researching the same. My nearest Johnstone is Sophia Johnstone c1715 b Kirkpatrick Juxta married George Carruthers 1733 Her Parents David Johnstone c1692 Beattock death 1750 Kirkpatrick Juxta and Jean Copland. His parents ? David Johnstone death 1705 Sophia's siblings are Rachael Johnstone died 1748 Margaret Johnstone David Johnstone bJun 1724 Beattock I believe Beattock is very close to Moffat. Is anyone else researching this family or knows anything about them? Judy ------------------------------- 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 ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1415 / Virus Database: 2108/4084 - Release Date: 12/16/11 ------------------------------- 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 ------------------------------- 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 Kim, Check this map from the National Library of Scotland. It shows that Roughtree School is just under 1 mile East from this bridge. http://maps.nls.uk/os/6inch/view/?sid=74427631 Hope this helps, Kenny Mair Freecen Joint-Coordinator for Kirkcudbrightshire On 17/12/2011 20:28, Kim Barlow wrote: > Hello there, > > > > If someone in the 1780's had to walk across the Routin Bridge to go to > school, what school would it have been and does it still exist? I am > wondering about old records from this time frame. > > > > Kim in Canada > > > ------------------------------- > 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, My JOHNSTONE FAMILY were from ROBERT JOHNSTONE and JANET BURNET Parish of Kirkmichael Tollgate 22nd December 1760 Baptised William ,lawful son & only child to Robert Johnstone and Janet Burnet there. Before these witnesses Thomas Kirkpatrick, John Johnstone and the Congregation I think this may be my William Johnstone who died at Redhall Dumfriesshire 14th April 1841 He is buried with his wife Jean Wightman at the Garrel cemetery "Min...side of Meickleholm 20th April 1764 Eodem Die & coram iisdom iisdam Tofsibus On this day & before us Isabel Johnstone Baptised Isabel lawful daughter & second child to Robert Johnstone and Janet Burnet there" Married James Watson c 1790 1841 census Gateside Kirkmahoe James Watson shopkeeper aged 76 born county of Dumfries Isabella Watson aged 78 born County of Dumfries Mungo Watson 40 born County of Dumfries Death Garrell Churchyard Kirkmichael In memory of Isabella Johnston who died at Gateside Kirkmahoe 5th November 1846 aged 82 years. Also James Watson her husband who died there 13th June 1847 aged 81 years Many thanks Cheers Marilyn from Western Australia

Hello there, If someone in the 1780's had to walk across the Routin Bridge to go to school, what school would it have been and does it still exist? I am wondering about old records from this time frame. Kim in Canada

Hi Alison & all Johnston(e)s, My Lockerbie Johnstons are children of Adam Johnston (1733c-1816) & Isobel Gillespie (1738c-1798): William b 1763c d 1818 James bap 1765 Adam bap 1767 d 1769 Margaret bap 1770 d 1770 Thomas Adam bap 1771 d 1774 Jean bap 1776 d 1784 John bap 1779 d 1779 Janet bap 1781 d 1864 Any possible matches??? Irene B

I have a James JOHNSTONE, born abt 1875, married my Annie Brown DICKSON 1897 ... (I haven't searched for any children to them as yet - Robert DICKSON's brother William Gibson DICKSON 1825-1887 NZ is my line) regards, Trich Devescovi Westport, NZ Image Extract 1 1897 JOHNSTONE JAMES DICKSON ANNIE BROWN KELVIN GLASGOW CITY/LANARK 644/09 0265 James Johnstone, (signed) railway signalman, bachelor, age 22, usual residence 7 London House, Main Street, Wishaw, son of Thomas Johnstone, railway guard (deceased) and Jane Johnstone, maiden surname Hyslop (deceased), married 25 June 1897 at 236 Great Western Road, Glasgow, after Banns and Publication according to the Forms of the Free Church of Scotland, to Annie Brown Dickson (signed) spinster, age 27, usual residence 38 St Clair Street, Glasgow, daughter of Robert Dickson, retired dairyman, and Helen Dickson, maiden surname Houston, Minister James Barr (signed) assisted by Adam Renwick (signed), witnesses Wm J Campbell and M Houston, registered 28 June 1897 at Glasgow, Wm Campbell, asst registrar.

I have a Margaret Carruthers b: 1842 in Applegarth. Parents- John Carruthers b: 1815, Jane Milligan McGeorge b: 1814 Spouse, other dates, and locations all unknown Mary Paladin PA; USA -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Dorothy Riegel Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 4:23 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [DUMFRIES-GALLOWAY] JOHNSTONE - CARRUTHERS My great great grandparents were James Johnstone and Margaret Carruthers.  They both died in Kirkmichael before 1900.  Anyone have them on their family tree? Dorothy (Wood) Riegel Dorothy Riegel    ------------------------------- 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