Hello everyone I am trying to decipher the handwriting on an 1884 death record for one of my ancestors. The hand writing seems to me to be left handed. I am able to interpret 90% of the death recorded but the key missing piece is the maiden name of the Mother of the deceased Euphemia Sinclair (born Euphemia Chalmers). Her Father's name on the death record is listed as John Chalmers (a Ferry Boatman) The Mother's name is Barbara but I cannot make out the last name as it seems to be an odd one. I tried searching for a birth record for Euphemia with the parents names as known but no luck. I searched also through all options for marriage records and Census documents......no luck......nothing that comes close to the maiden name.. I also found a great website for Scottish surnames but couldn't find anything close to what the handwriting looks like... The surname I am able to make out from the writing is: Pilkathley At this point, I am hoping someone familiar with Scottish surnames might be able to help me. If you think you could help me by looking at the death record in question.....please contact me at [email protected] and send me your email address. Many thanks, David in Canada

Probably Pitkethly or a variant. Happy to take a look at the extract. Just reply to this message to contact me. Anne