This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MacFarland, MacFarlane, McFarland, McFarlane Classification: Lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/FG0.2ACIB/1073 Message Board Post: Reposted from the Genforum Scotland forum >From The Surnames of Scotland" by Dr. G.F. Black MacFarland also MacFarlan, MacFarlane, MacFarlin, MacParlan, MacParland, MacParlane, MacParlin and MacPharlain These names are derived from Old Irish MacPharlain, meaning 'son of Parlan'. Early examples are Malcolm Mcpharlane, who witnessed a charter in about 1385. Duncan, son of Malcolm Makfarlane was on the receiving end of a charter in 1395. Andrew M'Farlane became a burgess freeman of Glasgow in 1577. Nimmo's "History of Stirlingshire" relates that the ancestor of the Macfarlanes of Kirkton was George Macfarlane of Markinch, 2nd son of Andrew Macfarlane, in the reign of James V (1513-1542). George sold the lands of markinch and went to settle in the North Highlands amongst his namesakes the Clan Macfarlane, also known in Gaelic as the M'Allans or Allanach, because of their descent from Allan Macfarlane, younger son of one of the lairds of Macfarlane, who had settled in Strathdon, Aberdeenshire several centuries before. From him are descended the families of Auchorran, Balnengown, Lismurdie, etc. and also several others in Braemar and Strathspey. Robert Macfarlane (1815-1883), born in Rutherglen, was for 17 years the editor of the "Scientific American". Many other spellings are given - Makfarland and Makferlande, 1546, M'Farlen 1603, Mcfarling 1668, M'Farling 1663, Makferlan 1529, McKfarlen 1728, McFerlane 1612 and MacPharheline 1610.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McFarland, Bishop Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/FG0.2ACIB/1062.1.1 Message Board Post: Bill, Thanks for the suggestion! I have no evidence that my great-grandparents were Quakers, but I have found other Quaker lines in my family history that no one knew about. It's certainly possible that this is another case of that. I'll definitely follow up on that possibility. Alva & Ida were my dad's mother's parents, and my dad didn't know that side of his family much at all. That complicates matters for me, because I have very little background information to begin my search with. Thanks again! Angela :)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/FG0.2ACIB/1062.1 Message Board Post: My father Charles W. McFarland was born on 3/24/1914 in Jefferson Co. Ohio. Jefferson Co. and Belmont Co. are right next to each other. I have been unable to find any information beyond that. Do you know if your ggrandmother was a Freinds/Quaker? My father was, I think that might be my key. If your ggrandmother was documented by the Freinds Church, that might be a good place to look.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/FG0.2ACIB/972.2 Message Board Post: I ran across this searching Trumbull Co. Ohio obituaries. Barnes, Anthony; 17 Sep 1839, resided on middle road to New Lisbon, killed by Robert McFarland.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McFarland, Cummins, Gibson, Copeland, Rainey Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/FG0.2ACIB/1072 Message Board Post: BURNET BULLETIN, MARCH 25, 1954 SAMUEL KING McFARLAND (1888-1954) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- S.K. McFARLAND DIES IN AUSTIN Samuel King McFarland, a former resident of this place suddenly called by death at his home in Austin, Friday afternoon, March 19th. Funeral services for Mr. McFarland were held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock in the Edgar Funeral Home with Rev. C.M. Nyquist officiating. Burial was in the Burnet Cemetery. Pallbearers were: V.H. Potts, Glen D. Potts, Roy Potts, Jr., Pete Plum, George Davenport and Clarence McFarland. Deceased was born in Burnet County, April 25, 1888, and was for many years engaged in farming and ranching near Burnet. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bennie McFarland, a son, Jack McFarland, four sisters, Mrs. A.R. Cummins, Agua Dulce; Mrs. Willie Gibson, Montica, Calif, Mrs. Thelena Coupland, Castroville, Texas, Mrs. C.B. Raney, Montica, Calif, and two brothers, Clifton McFarland, California and Rufus McFarland of San Antonio. *obituary courtesy of Barry Caraway*

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McFarland Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/FG0.2ACIB/1071 Message Board Post: BURNET BULLETIN, JUNE 5,1958 BENNIE McFARLAND (1886-1958) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MRS. McFARLAND CALLED BY DEATH AT AUSTIN, FRIDAY Mrs. Bennie McFarland of Austin, was called by death at her home, Friday, May 30th, 1958. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, June 1st, at 3:00 p.m. in the Edgar Funeral Home with Bro. McCurin Harwell officiating. Burial was in the Burnet Cemetery. Deceased was born in Llano County, June 17,1886. She resided at this place for many years, moving to Austin a number of years ago to make her home. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Mrs. McFarland is survived by a son, Jack McFarland of Austin. *obituary courtesy of Barry Caraway*

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Haviland/Havlin, Keene and McFarland Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/FG0.2ACIB/1070 Message Board Post: I am looking for connections with Amorena/Amanda Keene Haviland McFarland. She was born June 2, 1838 in Brooks/ Belfast Maine, married 1. John B. Havlin/Haviland, 2nd. ? McFarland, and died in Waterbury, CT(Connecticut), buried in West Cemetary, Bristol, Conneticut on August 18, 1906. John was from East Boston, MA (Massachusetts) and their children were born there. If you can help, please e-mail me at stafford@avon.net. Thank-you...Linda Haviland

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mussis/McFarland/Harris/Rains Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/FG0.2ACIB/921.1 Message Board Post: My GG grandmother was Elizabeth Harris who was married to Pierce Rains. Her father was James Harris. I found out this information on her marriage license. She was married in Whitley County, Kentucky on April 22, 1879 in the home of James Harris. She was 22 at the time. I have been searching the census records and it looks as if Rebecca Mullis McFarland could have been her mother. I am assuming that the "Betsy" referred to in the 1860 census is her. According to her marriage license, she would have been born abt. 1857. In the 1850 census, James Harris and his wife are listed twice. There is a Joseph McFarland, 54, and a Margaret, 45, listed right after their names. Is this possibly her parents? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McFarland, Boyd, Ward, Webb, Cathey, Jack Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/FG0.2ACIB/437.693.694.699.1 Message Board Post: << Does any of the following seem familiar to you? >> Oh yes. <g> << JOHN MCFARLAND m MARY KINDER. Their children: JOHN (Jr.?) m REBECCA BELL MARY "POLLY" m #1 DANIEL ROBINET m #2 ALEXANDER WARD RACHAL m JOHN WARD BENJAMIN m RUTH BUCHANAN JACK GEORGE m #1 to NANCY GOLDEN m #2 SARAH "SALLY" JACK JACOB m #1 ELIZABETH "BETSY" WEBB m #2 NANCY CATHEY JAMES m FRANCES "FANNY" WEBB WILLIAM m SUSANNAH "SUSAN" GEORGE REUBEN m MARTHA CAMPBELL DAVID m ? MCDOWELL CATHERINE JESSE m ISABELLA HENRY BOYD >> Jesse and Isabella's son William Anderson McFarland is my line. << ANNA b Nov 14, 1786 in Franklin Co., TN (?) m Jan 17, 1787 to GEORGE CATHEY >> Is one of these dates wrong? Seems unlikely she'd marry before she was born. :) Also, do you know about any connections between the other names -- Ward, Webb, Cathey, Jack? It can't be coincidence that so many of the same names married into this bunch of siblings! If you'd like to write privately, we can exchange info and/or gedcoms. My e-mail is below. Good hunting, Cousin! Alie MiniAlie@aol.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: mcfarland,schwasinger,mccormick,willis Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/FG0.2ACIB/1031.3.1 Message Board Post: Thank you! I will try that since I still have not found anything on rose mcfarland yet.- laura

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McFarland, McGill, Sanders, Davis Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/FG0.2ACIB/1069 Message Board Post: Hi, I am looking for any McFarlands in Heidelberg, Sandersville and Laurel Mississippi. Please reply if you know any. Thanks, Jo

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/FG0.2ACIB/1031.3 Message Board Post: i know my family (mcfarland) lived in va and moved to nebraska and back to va. try checking va records. i believe they might be of some help.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McFarland, Rountree, Lewis, Thomas, Fitts Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/FG0.2ACIB/1068 Message Board Post: Burnet Bulletin, 17 Nov 1921 Mrs. L. M. McFarland Dead. Last Friday, November 11th, 1921, at the home of her son, Ray, in Cleburne, Mrs. L. M. McFarland passed away. The body was brought to Burnet and interred Saturday afternoon in the Old Cemetery, Rev. Joe Eustis officiating. Mrs. McFarland's maiden name was Rountree. She was born in Alabama on the 31st day of October, 1837, making her at the time of her death a little more than 84 years of age. When a small girl she moved with her father's family to Texas, and shortly thereafter came to Burnet County, where in 1854 she was united in marriage to S. K. McFarland. To this union eight children were born, four of whom are still living. They are S. L. McFarland of Marlin; R. J. McFarland of Burnet; W. A. and Ray McFarland of Cleburne. More than 50 years of her life was spent in Burnet County, placing her in the ranks of the old settlers of this section. At the age of fourteen years, Mrs. McFarland joined the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and for 70 years she lived a consistent Christian life, loved and respected by a large number of relatives and friends. Three sisters and six brothers also survive her, as follows: Mrs. Bob Lewis, Burnet County; Mrs. Frank Thomas of this section; Mrs. Sylvania Fitts of Seattle, Washington; John Rountree of the Bertram community; F. S. Rountree of Vigo Park, Texas; Jeff, Jim and Wilse Rountree of Nogales, Arizona, and Babe Rountree, who resides in the state of Washington. The Bulletin joins in extending condolence to the bereaved relatives. (NOTE: Musadore Louisa (nee Rountree) McFARLAND was my ggg grandmother) *Thanks to JoAnn Myers and Barry Caraway for the obituary*

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McFarland, Jones, Frazier, Hereford, Cummins, McDaniel Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/FG0.2ACIB/1067 Message Board Post: BURNET BULLETIN, JULY 26,1923 MRS. CORA E. MCFARLAND (1865-1923) MRS. R.J. McFARLAND DEAD This community was deeply shocked and grieved Tuesday afternoon, July 24th, 1923, when it was learned that Mrs. R.J. McFarland had died in Temple, where she was recently operated upon for cancer. The body was brought to Burnet and will be interred Thursday morning in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Bro. Hocutt, Methodist pastor, conduting the service. Mrs. McFarland was a good woman in its truest sense - a loving kind and helpful wife, a devoted mother, a faithful, consecrated Christian, and a neighbor and friend universally loved. She is survived by her husband, R.J.McFarland, and nine children, as follows: Mrs. Lula Frazier of south Texas, King McFarland of this place, Mrs. Annie Hereford of Tow, Mrs. Nora Cummins of South Texas, Mrs. Willie Hereford of Burnet, Rufus McFarland of Burnet, Mrs. Ed. McDaniel of this county, Cliffton McFarland of this community, and Miss Thelena of Burnet. The loved ones are heart-broken over the loss of their dear mother, who is awaiting them in that better world beyond the grave. The Bulletin joins the hundreds of friends of the family in extending condolence and sympathy in their sad bereavement. (NOTE: Cora Edna (nee Jones) McFARLAND was my gg grandmother) *Obituary courtesy of Barry Caraway - Photo sent to me by Mr. Jack Howard McFarland, thanks to both of them*

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McFarland, Cummins, Raney, Gibson, Copeland, Debo Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/FG0.2ACIB/1066 Message Board Post: BURNET BULLETIN, JULY 20,1944 RUFUS JACKSON McFARLAND (1858-1944) A BURNET COUNTY PIONEER CALLED ------------------------------------ Rufus Jackson McFarland,a pioneer of Burnet County,was called by death at the Shepperd-Allen Hospital in Burnet July 12th,1944,where he had been ill for several days. His funeral service was held July 13th in the Northington funeral Chapel,conducted by Rev.Robert H. James, Methodist pastor. Burial was in the Odd Fellows Cemetery of Burnet, with Bunk Gibbs, Eppie Debo, Frank Debo, M.McClure, Bud Moffitt and Vernon Greer as pallbearers. Mr.McFarland is survived by four daughters, Mrs.Adam Cummins of Agua Dulce, Texas, Mrs.C.B.Raney of San Antonia, Mrs.W.G. Gibson of Manteca, California, Mrs. J.W. Copeland of Pettus, Texas, three sons, King McFarland of Burnet, C.C. McFarland of Houston, Rufus McFarland of San Antonia, and one brother R.R. McFarland of Cleburne. His wife preceded him in death many years ago. Mr.McFarland was born April 9th 1858 in Burnet county, and lived in this section all his life. He was a law-abiding, honest man, and had many friends to regret his death. For the past several years Mr. McFarland had been totally blind, but he bore this affliction courageously and was always glad to have his old friends call and talk over old times with him. Upon the anniversary of his 86th birthday last April 9th, his children arranged a celebration for him at the Burnet Hotel, when many of his old friends called and paid their respects. Mr. McFarland greatly enjoyed the occasion, as did his children and the friends who dropped in for a few minutes chat. Jack McFarland was indeed a pioneer of Burnet county, his parents being among its earlier settlers. Until he was twelve years of age, Indians raided this section of Texas regularly murdering the people and stealing horses. No doubt Mr.McFarland witnessed the effects of some of these depredations, and could relate many of the interesting early day episodes of the county. Not many men and women who were in Burnet county during Indian times are alive, and soon all of them will be gone, with only the memories of them left, which should be reverenced always. (NOTE: Rufus J. McFarland was my gg grandfather) *Obituary courtesy of Barry Caraway*

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McFarland Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/FG0.2ACIB/1049.1.2 Message Board Post: Hi Sheila, My husband's gg-grandmother was Martha Jane, (daughter of George and Anna McFarland) gg-grandfather was Michael Morningstar Houx. Please contact me at my email address, I have pictures to share of George and Anna's homestead, among others. Email address is glasskat@swbell.net We also found some unexpected info on Martha Jane in Bentonville, Arkansas this summer. I have some questions about some info that you may have. Thanks, Kathy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: mcFarland Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/FG0.2ACIB/1064.1.1 Message Board Post: Try looking in the Lamar County (TX) Cemetery records. There are a LOT of McFarlands in there. They were a very important family hereabouts.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/FG0.2ACIB/1064.1 Message Board Post: TO BE HONEST I DON'T KNOW! I KNOW I AM RELATED TO JOHN AND FLORA MCFARLAND ( GREAT GRANDPARENTS) FROM DAYTON, OHIO. THEIR SON HERBERT MCFARLAND AND WIFE GLADYS WERE MY GRANDPARENTS. I AM TRYING DESPERATLY TO FIND ANY INFORMATION ON MY GREAT GRANDPARENTS IF YOU KNOW ANY OR KNOW ANYONE WHO DOES PLEASE E-MAIL ME AT TVILLESUZI@MSN.COM THANK YOU ! SUSAN NORTHCUTT

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McFARLAND, DURFEE, CHURCH, FRANKLIN (maybe TAILOR/TAYLOR?) Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/FG0.2ACIB/1065 Message Board Post: My major brick wall is my g g grandmother Martha Adeline McFARLAND b. 17 Jan 1852 Belleville, St. Clair Co, IL d. 12 Jan 1933 Monroe Co, IL m. Nathan S. DURFEE on 21 Mar 1869 Monroe Co, IL. No additional info is known from their marriage documents. On Martha's death certificate the informant was her son-in-law John ALLEN, and he wrote for her father "don't know, b. don't know" and for her mother "--- CHURCH (or CHINCH?), b. VA". Martha's obituary provided no info on her parents. >From the book "The Descendants of Thomas Durfee of Portsmouth, R.I." by William R. Reed, her father was George McFARLAND and mother was Mrs. Cynthia McFARLAND. A George McFARLAND married a Senda FRANKLIN on 20 Dec 1849 St. Clair Co, IL. The 1850 Belleville, St. Clair Co, IL census lists: McFARLAND, George 50 M Carpenter b. TN Syntha A. 43 F b. VA FRANKLIN, Jane 16 F b. IL Silas 11 M b. IL Isaac 8 M b. IL So far, I have been unable to locate George or Senda/Syntha A. McFARLAND on any other census, but found whom I believe to be my Martha on the 1860 Red Bud, Monroe Co, IL census: TAILOR, Alozo(Aloso?) 43 M b. MA Lucind 46 F b. TN FRANKLIN, Silas 21 M b. IL Jos 17 M b. IL McFARLAND, Martha 9 F b. IL Martha is listed with her husband Nathan on the 1880 Monroe Co, IL census which lists her father b. VA, mother b. KY. On the 1900 Monroe Co, IL census, her father is listed as b. IL, mother b. IL. On the 1920 St. Clair Co, IL census her father is listed as b. KY, mother b. KY. I'm not sure how or if this fits in, but found this entry on the 1860 Prairie du Rocher P. O., Monroe Co, IL census: CHURCH, Lewis 28 M Farmer b. IL Virginie 28 F b. VA Ausilla 5 F b. IL William 3 M b. IL FRANKLIN, Silas 21 M Laborer b. IL Appears Silas FRANKLIN was in Red Bud in the same household as Martha on 22 Aug and in the household of Lewis CHURCH on 25 Aug, 1860. Is Lewis CHURCH possibly related to Martha's apparent mother ---- CHURCH(CHINCH?)? Does any of this sound familiar to anyone researching the McFARLANDS? Jan Heiskell acc10@mindspring.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: mcFarland Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/FG0.2ACIB/1064 Message Board Post: Are you any relation to the McFarland family of newspaper people? They publish a little weekly newspaper in Fannin County.