I am having great difficulty in finding my ggg grandparents, especially Euphemia (nee Stewart). William, born about 1832, was from Yorkshire, but it's unclear whether Euphemia, born somewhere between 1833 and 1838, was from Newcastle or from Scotland. She had an older brother, Duncan Stewart, born about 1825, in Scotland. I have not been able to find marriage or birth registrations, although I have found information in the 1881 census (Sunderland, Co. Durham) and on the IGI. William and Euphemia had the following children: Robert born 10 May, 1855, in Hamilton, Lanarkshire (I have his birth registration but it is quite confusing) Ann, born 24 August, 1857, in Hamilton, Lanarkshire Alexander, born 13 November, 1860, in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire Sarah, born 4 April, 1862, in Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire Francis, born about 1868 in Sunderland, Co. Durham William, born about 1870, in Sunderland, Co. Durham It's possible, but unlikely I think, that Ann and Alexander were the children of a different William and Euphemia Rooks, but I am certain of all of the other children, and I know that there was at least one earlier child. It is intriguing to me that the IGI has another Alexander, born to William Rooks and Janet McKirdy on 16 March, 1861, in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire. Could this be the same William Rooks, I wonder. I would appreciate it very much if someone could look up the family in the 1861 census for Bonhill and Cambustnethan, if this isn't too much of a chore. Otherwise, if anyone could throw any light on this at all, I'd be delighted. Vivienne Simmons Toronto, Canada

Posted on: Shire of Dunbarton, Scotland Queries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/Scotland/Dunbarton?read=594 Surname: Napier, Paul ------------------------- I am trying to trace ancestors of James Napier, who married Jean(Janet) Paul. I don't know much about James, but know that Jean or Janet was born May 1, 1829 in Old Kilpatrick Parish, Dunbartonshire. Her parents used to farm at Carleith. Any help appreciated

Posted on: Shire of Dunbarton, Scotland Queries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/Scotland/Dunbarton?read=593 Surname: Graham, Gow, Bannerman, Nairn, Brookfield ------------------------- These Grahams were farmers in Cromlix..Stockbridge in Dunblane and Reverends in Killearn and Glasgow. Thomas,Walter,James,John,Thomas and Walter(born in Glasgow but grew up in Yorkshire England in orphanage and married Frances(Nancy) Brookfield then emigrated to Western Canada. Hope you are connection.!!

Wow, what a response. Many thanks to you all who replied with useful comments and observations. My money is now back in my pocket until I have digested your views. PAF looks to be worth a try and I shall give it a go. Meanwhile I shall peruse the shelves of the Electronic Boutique and the pages of some of the Family tree mags. regards Brian J Damerell Gillingham Kent

Hello Everyone I am considering a new package for collating my family tree information and I would value your advice. At present I am using a cheap and cheerful program from GSP and I now find it a bit inflexible when trying to change or, especially, delete existing data. I have seen the Family Tree Maker set, with 15 CD's for £45.95 in Chatham and I wondered if any of you have any comments on it. On the back of the box it appears that the data is mostly gleaned from American sources, but then so is the IGI etc. I hope someone can help me as it is quite a major outlay for a bus driver! Brian J Damerell bjdam@care4free.net Gillingham Kent

Posted on: Shire of Dunbarton, Scotland Queries Forum Board URL: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/Scotland/Dunbarton?read=592 Surname: McFarlane ------------------------- Which relatives are you looking for in this area? My grandmother was born/raised there.

Anita, the parish register only goes up to 1855. Here are the films that available for Kirkintilloch: Baptisms v. 1 1656-1763 Marriages v. 1 1656-1710 FHL BRITISH Film 1041996 Item 3 Baptisms v. 2 1760-1802 Baptisms v. 3 1801-1821 Baptisms v. 4 1819-1855 Marriages and burials 1826-1855 Burials 1826, 1845- 1854 Register of neglected entries 1831-1850 FHL BRITISH Film 1041997 Someone else on this list can tell you what years are available through Scots Origins...the online service for a fee. Barb Lewis ----- Original Message ----- From: terry @ anita mcneil <terry@mcneil70.freeserve.co.uk> To: <DUNBARTONSHIRE-GENWEB-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2000 3:41 PM Subject: Kirkuntilloch MIs > Hello List > > Can anyone out there help me please? > > I have for a long time been trying to locate the death > of an ancestor. I found that she died in Lenzie and > is buried in Kirkuntilloch Cemetery. I believe though that > she has no gravestone. > > Would it be possible for some kind soul to do a lookup > for me in the Parish Register. > > I would like to find the exact date of death for > Janet CAIRNIE nee McNEIL d.1922 The informant > would have been her sister Agnes HENDERSON > nee CAIRNIE. With this information I will then be > able to apply for her certificate and find out who her > parents were. > > Thank You > > Anita in Redditch, Worcestershire > > _______________________________________________________ Site Design, Hosting, and E-Commerce at www.webpipe.net

Hello List Can anyone out there help me please? I have for a long time been trying to locate the death of an ancestor. I found that she died in Lenzie and is buried in Kirkuntilloch Cemetery. I believe though that she has no gravestone. Would it be possible for some kind soul to do a lookup for me in the Parish Register. I would like to find the exact date of death for Janet CAIRNIE nee McNEIL d.1922 The informant would have been her sister Agnes HENDERSON nee CAIRNIE. With this information I will then be able to apply for her certificate and find out who her parents were. Thank You Anita in Redditch, Worcestershire

Posted on: Shire of Dunbarton, Scotland Queries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/Scotland/Dunbarton?read=590 Surname: Grieve, Key, McFarlane ------------------------- Relatives around Dumbarton Shire, BonHill.

Posted on: Shire of Dunbarton, Scotland Queries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/Scotland/Dunbarton?read=589 Surname: Mitchell ------------------------- Lynette, This is a birth of Archibald in 1798, and the marriage of Peter Mitchell to a Sarah McPhedran, his parents, in 1789. To the best of my knowledge there were no Alexanders in this family. Neil

I have been told that my Grandfather's Cousin was Bernard KELLY. And he may have been the headmaster at one time of Clydebank High School. (?) Can anyone verify this? Does anyone remember Bernard KELLY? Debbie Derrick - B.C.

Hi Everyone, Does anyone know where I might be able to find Police records covering the 1920's for Edinburgh? Looking for any information on a fellow called James WILLIAMSON. He was apparently originally from Fife, but served with the Edinburgh police force. He also had family links in Duntocher. Debbie Derrick - B.C.

Hi Everyone, A long shot... I know. But here's hoping! I'm searching for a copy of a class photograph taken in 1929 of the First Year class at St. Mary's, Duntocher. My Mother is in the photo - age 5. Mum's copy of the picture was lost in the blitz, and she has always hoped that some day she might be able to find another. Is there any chance that the school would have kept copies? Or perhaps another classmate might still have a copy? Any help would be most appreciated. Many thanks, Debbie Derrick - B.C.

Posted on: Shire of Dunbarton, Scotland Queries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/Scotland/Dunbarton?read=588 Surname: mitchell, taylor ------------------------- the name mitchell and dunbarton came up.i'm currently searching for more details of an alexander mitchell who married an eliza taylor in 1872.is it the same one?

I am looking for information on Finlay McMartin and Helen Martin who were the parents of my g-grandfather Alexander Robert McMartin (born in 1835 in Dumbarton). I have been unable to find Finlay and Helen ever actually living with their children: Helen, Mary, Finlay, Barbara Marion, Alexander Robert and Peter. To explain: In the 1841 Census the children Mary, Finlay, Barbara and Alexander were living in Church Street Dumbarton with Duncan and Catherine McArthur who were born in Argyleshire and were aunt and uncle to the children. In the 1851 Census Alexander was again living with the McArthurs at 139 Castle St. Barbara was living with Flora McInnes (who was also from Argyleshire) somewhere in Castle St, West Bridgend. So, where were Finlay and Helen while their children were growing up and where do I start looking? On 2 of Alexander's marriage certificates (he married 3 times) he describes his father as farmer and landholder. On his death certificate his father was listed as Army Officer. It has been suggested that perhaps they had both died, or perhaps the mother died and the father was in the Army. I have also been unable to find death details for either parent. Without an Army Regiment I think I'm also sunk. Any advice as to how to proceed would be most appreciated. Diane Riley Sydney Australia ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com

Posted on: Shire of Dunbarton, Scotland Queries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/Scotland/Dunbarton?read=587 Surname: Young, Wilkie ------------------------- I am looking for a Catharine (also spelt Catherine) Young. She was a teacher and would have been born ca 1811 in Dunbartonshire (sorry all I have from the 1851 census in Tibbermore Perth) Catharine Young married William Wilkie in Longforgan Angus 14 Apr. 1839. Hope some one can Help.

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Hi list On the copy of an extract which I requested from GRO are 3 entries other than the one I wanted. James PATTERSON & Agnes McCONNACHIE both of the parish of Dumbarton gave up their names for proclamation Nov 20th 1812 John McCORM* (can't decipher the rest) & Isabella DONSHEE both of the parish of Dumbarton gave up their names for proclamation Nov 27th 1812 Adam STANNERS (private 21st Militia & Elison CRAIG both of the parish of Dumbartonn gave up their names for.... The date is cut off. Hope this helps someone Sue in VA

Posting again for new listers In Scotland I am searching for: Mc ARA James, Samuelina born 1840's Rhu, DUNBARTONSHIRE Mc ARA, Samuel born abt 1820 :Monzie, PERTHSHIRE In Liverpool ALDERDICE, Mary Ann born about 1855; Father, Thomas shoemaker :LIVERPOOL Mc ARA, Thomas, James, Samuel, born 1800's Birkenhead, CHES & LIVERPOOL PURDY, Thomas, Robert, Samuel 1800's from Gilford, DOWN in LIVERPOOL. SMYTH, Esther born about 1825, married 1842 LIVERPOOL. In Lancashire I am searching for GLOVER, Jane born about 1825 :Tornton ??? LANCASHIRE. THORNTON, Charles born about 1825 father George mother Mary EVANS Tornton or Holmskirk (Ormskirk & Aughton ?) LANCASHIRE Other regions:. BURKE, Bridget born about 1815 :Ballynure: WICKLOW. HEWITT, Elizabeth born about 1825, father James : ARMAGH/DOWN. IRVING, :Arthuret & Kirkandrews on Esk, CUMBERLAND LYNCH, Barney born about 1815 father Barney both blacksmiths Rosslea, FERMANAGH... MURPHY, Catherine born about 1815 father Hugh Rosslea, FERMANAGH. SWAIN, John, born about 1815 :Ballynure: WICKLOW.. TINNING, :Arthuret & Kirkandrews on Esk, CUMBERLAND. Anne Melbourne

Listers, 50 people have submitted your surnames to the new list...THANK YOU...this helps everyone who is searching.....Now here's hoping that the rest of the mailing list subscribers will follow suit....lots of work for me....but I LOVE doing it, if it will help everyone... Here's the URL for those of you who haven't submitted yet: http://www.rootsweb.com/~sctdnb/surnames.html Barbara Lewis Dunbartonshire Scotland GenWeb Home Page: http://www.rootsweb.com/~sctdnb/index.htm _______________________________________________________ Site Design, Hosting, and E-Commerce at www.webpipe.net