To Gordon Johnson, Is it possible that you could look for my gggrandfather John Dickison in the Buccleuch papers? My information is that John Dickison was overseer of the Maudslie Farm in Temple, Midlothian and was selected by a Mr. Maitland and Colonel Grant to go to New Zealand and manage the Delvy Estate, a lease acquired by Lord Buccleuch in 1859. John Dickison was born in Bedrule in 1822. Interestingly, John's daughter, Eliza Dickison married John Edgar in New Zealand and the Edgars of Moffat were descended from the Scotts of Canonbie and said to have been some relation to Lord Buccleuch. Anne Wilson formerly of EnZed, now Florida. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Saturday, April 09, 2011 3:02 AM To: [email protected] Subject: DUMFRIES-GALLOWAY Digest, Vol 6, Issue 40 Today's Topics: 1. Re: DUMFRIES-GALLOWAY Digest, Vol 6, Issue 39 (J David Grierson) 2. Re: Buccleugh estates mss. (Gordon Johnson) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 08 Apr 2011 19:45:02 +1000 From: J David Grierson <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [DUMFRIES-GALLOWAY] DUMFRIES-GALLOWAY Digest, Vol 6, Issue 39 To: [email protected] Message-ID: <[email protected]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Reference The Buccleuch Estates Note that the Buccleuchs are Scotts, and there seems to be evidence that they have, over the centuries, favoured persons of that surname in their employ. For example, 1851 census: 49 Broughton Street (Edinburgh) Primrose Scott, 73, annuant per the Duke of Buckleigh. This Lady apparently connects with my family. David Grierson in Melbourne [email protected] wrote: > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Gale newspaper collection (Jenny Myers) > 2. The Buccleuch estates (Maureen Anderson) > 3. Re: The Buccleuch estates (Donald Henderson) > > ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:09:45 +0100 From: Gordon Johnson <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [DUMFRIES-GALLOWAY] Buccleugh estates mss. To: [email protected] Message-ID: <[email protected]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed The papers of the Buccleuch estates, preserved at Drumlanrig Castle (which I have) were published by the Historical Manuscripts Commission in two volumes in 1897 and 1903, so a little early to be useful to you. Gordon Johnson. kinhelp.co.uk ******************** ------------------------------ 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 40 ************************************************

Reference The Buccleuch Estates Note that the Buccleuchs are Scotts, and there seems to be evidence that they have, over the centuries, favoured persons of that surname in their employ. For example, 1851 census: 49 Broughton Street (Edinburgh) Primrose Scott, 73, annuant per the Duke of Buckleigh. This Lady apparently connects with my family. David Grierson in Melbourne [email protected] wrote: > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Gale newspaper collection (Jenny Myers) > 2. The Buccleuch estates (Maureen Anderson) > 3. Re: The Buccleuch estates (Donald Henderson) > >

The papers of the Buccleuch estates, preserved at Drumlanrig Castle (which I have) were published by the Historical Manuscripts Commission in two volumes in 1897 and 1903, so a little early to be useful to you. Gordon Johnson. kinhelp.co.uk ********************

>From an Aus rootsweb list......... Gale will offer their vast historical newspaper collection for Library Week this year for a full two weeks Apr 10 to 24th. It appears that you will have to register beginning Sunday, April 10th for access to the site but it will have a number of UK newspapers and US newspapers available. The information was posted at - http://usderesources.blogspot.com/2011/04/gale-celebrate-national-library-week.html http://www.gale.cengage.com/NLW/ http://gdc.gale.com/products/gale-newsvault/

I think there will be lists of servants in the national Archives of Scotland in Edinburgh, but unfortunately the Buccleuch collection of papers is neither Indexed nor on line, so a personal visit is needed. Regards. Donald Sent from my iPhone. Please excuse any typo's. On 7 Apr 2011, at 20:18, "Maureen Anderson" <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi > > Does anyone have access to servants lists for the Buccleuch Estates? My > great aunt's husband Thomas Thompson is listed in the 1911 Scottish census > as living in Canonbie and a hedger on the Buccleuch Estates. His > sister-in-law Mary Scott is listed in the census as living at the same > address and as a servant. I was wondering if she could could also be a > servant on the estates. > > > > Any information gratefully received. > > > > Thanks > > > > Maureen Anderson > > > ------------------------------- > 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 Does anyone have access to servants lists for the Buccleuch Estates? My great aunt's husband Thomas Thompson is listed in the 1911 Scottish census as living in Canonbie and a hedger on the Buccleuch Estates. His sister-in-law Mary Scott is listed in the census as living at the same address and as a servant. I was wondering if she could could also be a servant on the estates. Any information gratefully received. Thanks Maureen Anderson

My Grandfather changed his name from Henry Moore to Henry Muir after his marriage to my Grandmother, causing, naturally enough lots of Family angst. Because of this knowledge of the Moore’s is rather scarce. I would be grateful for any information about Thomas Moore, his wife Anne Jamieson and their other children(apart from my grandfather) I believe there were about 5 of them I live in New Zealand, and I am making a trip back in a couple of months, and it would be useful to have some sort of information to see if i could contact any descendents Thanks Aird Muir

Further to the details of Edward McLEAN b c1817 DFS d 1853 Sofala NSW and Mary GRIERSON b 1812 Priestside, Ruthwell, DFS d 1865 Sofala NSW Aus, mar 1847 Sydney NSW Aus ...(mar 2 for Mary was 1858 Sydney to Edward SHORTER) Hi Irene and Michael, Mary Grierson McLEAN held the Licence for 'The Dublin Tavern" at Sofala NSW Here are the entries from the NSW Publican's Licences http://www.records.nsw.gov.au/state-archives/indexes-online/publicans-licences/publicans-licences MCLEAN Mary Dublin Tavern, The Sofala 1855 24 April 0669NRS 14403 [7/1502]; Reel 1236 MCLEAN Mary Dublin Tavern, The Sofala 1857 28 April 0397NRS 14403 [7/1508]; Reel 1239 MCLEAN Mary Dublin Tavern, The Sofala 1858 20 April 0864NRS 14403 [7/1510]; Reel 1240 Regards, Jenny

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As always many thanks to all those who responded and helped with my recent enquiry:-) Cheers Aye Jim Patterson -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jim Patterson Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2011 3:20 PM To: Dumfries-Galloway roots web list; Wigtownshire Roots Web list Subject: [DUMFRIES-GALLOWAY] Who, repaints and refurbishes headstones locally please? Hiya Listers, recently a cousin from Dalbeattie was checking MIs at Castle Douglas and found my Gt Gt Grandfather and Grandmothers headstone and it had been repainted recently suggesting that someone is still taking care of this family stone.. Can I ask for any and all help in locating whom as a business or as a society would reface a headstone in Castle Douglas or the general area please? Names on the Stone are Wm Welsh and Margaret Barton and James Welsh and Mary Irving? In Old Cemetery area. Any and all help appreciated Cheers Aye, Jim Patterson Victoria, BC, 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.894 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3543 - Release Date: 04/02/11 11:57:00

Hiya Listers, recently a cousin from Dalbeattie was checking MIs at Castle Douglas and found my Gt Gt Grandfather and Grandmothers headstone and it had been repainted recently suggesting that someone is still taking care of this family stone.. Can I ask for any and all help in locating whom as a business or as a society would reface a headstone in Castle Douglas or the general area please? Names on the Stone are Wm Welsh and Margaret Barton and James Welsh and Mary Irving? In Old Cemetery area. Any and all help appreciated Cheers Aye, Jim Patterson Victoria, BC, Canada

Hiya Listers, I am just posting my new interests for the area covering the Castle Douglas, to Dumfries general area. Anyone working on the above names I would love to connect and share notes please? Cheers Jim Patterson Victoria, Canada

Can anyone help with information on a Joseph B Riddick son of Hugh Riddick and Catherine Moffat Born : 1819 - 1820. As I have not been able to find Joseph's birth anywhere any help would be so kind. I did find John another son of Hugh & Catherine who was born in 1808 in Kirkmahoe and being such a big gap between sons is confusing. Hugh and Catherine banns where read on the 13 Nov 1803. Thank you Desmond

And Hart Fell is due north of Moffat .... Put Hart Fell into google maps and you'll find it. Irene On 29 March 2011 23:26, Malcolm Hills <[email protected]> wrote: > Ettrick Pen lies approx 8 miles east of Moffatt > >

Ettrick Pen lies approx 8 miles east of Moffatt Malcolm www.uk-surnames.com -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Joann Whitworth Sent: 29 March 2011 23:21 To: [email protected] Subject: [DUMFRIES-GALLOWAY] Where in Dumfries is the following located? Can anyone pinpoint the following area of Dumfries: "Then he drifted to the sheep farms of the broken and barren plateaus of his native shire, where the Whitecomb, the Hart Fell, the Queensberry and Ettrick Pen stand sentinel and cast their shadows far other the land and firth.  Here the grandeur of surrounding nature forever impressed the youthful mind with that love for the ideal and poetic, which was a marked characteristic of the man." Source:  MEMORIAL SKETCHES by Houck, Louis.  Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 1915 Any help would be appreciated in pinpointing the area' Jo Ann ________________________________ ------------------------------- 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 anyone pinpoint the following area of Dumfries: "Then he drifted to the sheep farms of the broken and barren plateaus of his native shire, where the Whitecomb, the Hart Fell, the Queensberry and Ettrick Pen stand sentinel and cast their shadows far other the land and firth.  Here the grandeur of surrounding nature forever impressed the youthful mind with that love for the ideal and poetic, which was a marked characteristic of the man." Source:  MEMORIAL SKETCHES by Houck, Louis.  Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 1915 Any help would be appreciated in pinpointing the area' Jo Ann ________________________________

Fergusson William 01/11/1749 Messenger At Moniaive Testament Testamentar Dumfries Commissary Court I am looking the above document which is 34 pages long and mostly a list of debts owed to or by William Fergusson. That gets me to wondering just what kind of job is a "messenger", anybody know? === Colin

Morning Cliff All I can add is her Children were all born in Guileburn (Ord Surv. ref. NX 978 858 and is just north of Auchencairn.- Thanks Charles for this reference) First born was Robert CARRUTHERS 17 July 1768 then Chris, David then last Walter CARRUTHERS b.1775 Thanks & rgds Ian <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<snip>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> > Do you have any additional information on your Jean Johnston? > Cliff. Johnston >---------------------------------------------------------------------- > John CARRUTHERS (of Guileburn) born circa. 1721 died circa. 1810 had two > wives (1) Jean JOHSTON b. circa. 1730 (Your 4th x G/Grandmother) > (2) Mrs. Unknown Unknown (My 4th x G/Grandmother) __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5963 (20110317) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5965 (20110318) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com

Hi Ian, Guillyburn is still at Ord Surv. ref. NX 978 858 and is just north of Auchencairn. Regards Charles

Do you have any additional information on your Jean Johnston? Cliff. Johnston "May the best you've ever seen, Be the worst you'll ever see," >From A Scots Toast by Allan Ramsay -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of RTS Friction - Carruthers Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2011 5:21 AM To: Gene D&G; Gene Carruthers; [email protected] Subject: [DUMFRIES-GALLOWAY] Carruthers & Johnston Genealogy Hi James Apologies I thought I had sent you the charts that show the connection between us. John CARRUTHERS (of Guileburn) born circa. 1721 died circa. 1810 had two wives (1) Jean JOHSTON b. circa. 1730 (Your 4th x G/Grandmother) (2) Mrs. Unknown Unknown (My 4th x G/Grandmother) Married abt. 1743? We are connected by our mutual 4th G/Grandfather John above. That's if I've done my sums correctly. Hope this answers your question let me know if you need further clarification. Additional Notes on Johns father William CARRUTHERS : Had Sasaine of Guillyburn (Kirkmahoe?) : East side of the watermilk 14 acres + Middleshaw park 8 acres North of Middleshaw farm St Mungo. There is conjecture as to where Guillyburn farm is situated and I stand corrected: I believe it is just above Duncow Village, in the heart of Kirkmahoe, Dumfriesshire. Just to the East of the Duncow River. Some say it is/was in St Mungo. Will be interested in anyone else's direction on this. The 1841 census reffers to Guillyburn, Kirkmahoe. Have failed to track down an early farm map of the area. Stay well Rgds Ian Carruthers ------------------------------- 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