More deaths for Auld Reekie in 1920. Thomas Alexander WALDIE age 34 years, single, Butchers Assistant died 25th July at 2.30 pm at Royal Infirmary Edinburgh. Usual address 48 Grove Street, Edinburgh. Cause of death TB Meningitis, Cardiac Syncope. William Waldie, brother registered death. Mother - Margaret DENHOLM. Father - Thomas Waldie, Contractor, deceased. Isabella W ARMSTRONG, age 34 years, single, Domestic Housekeeper, died 24th July 6.30 pm at Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh. Usual address Stanley Lane, Roslin, ML.. Cause of death - Diverticulitis of Colon 14 days. Cardiac disease and Failure 2 yrs. Mother Magdaline WILSON, deceased Father George ARMSTRONG, Ploughman, deceased. Mary MURPHY, age 37 years, died 25th July 1920 at Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh. Usual address Ashfield Place, Loanhead, ML. Cause of death - Carcinama of the Stomach. Cardia Syncope. Pulmonary TB. James MURPHY present. Father - Patrick CORRIGAN, Boiler Fireman, deceased. Mother - Mary McGRORY, deceased. Spouse - James MURPHY, Army Pensioner. Sheila.

Hi Susan Thats okay i wouldn,t want you to get into trouble as you are very good at helping us Regards Jean On 10/14/07, Susan Hembury-Kellow <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi Jean, > > Yes, I do have copies of the OPRs, but I'm afraid they're very large files > (about a megabyte each) and as I'm only on dial-up, they would take me > ages > to send. More importantly, I would be in breach of copyright if I was to > share copies of the original images, and I don't want to fall out with the > powers-that-be! ;-) I hate being negative, but I hope you understand my > predicament... > > However, the good news is that I've ensured that all the details from the > original OPR page are in my transcripts, including footnotes, so you > haven't > lost out on any of the info - what you see is all there was (pre-1855 > records were often quite brief, and little more than a couple of names and > a > date)! > > Best wishes, > > Sue > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of jean old > Sent: 13 October 2007 07:26 > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [MIDLOTHIAN] Some spare OPR births/baptisms, Dalkeith, 1749 > > Hi Susan > By any chance you have the copies of these I have a Forrest and Cunningham > in my family i got around to doing the search for them but this may help > regards Jean > > > > > ------------------------------- > 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 > -- Kind regards Jean

Hi Christine So far i have only found William the infromation Susan gives out is very helpfull this way we may find the connection . Regards Jean On 10/13/07, Christine <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi Susan and Jean > I am also interested in Alexander WATSON who was born approx 1808 in > Leith. > I wonder if this was perhaps his Father. > Peter in NZ > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of jean old > Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2007 7:35 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [MIDLOTHIAN] Some spare OPR births/baptisms, South > Leith,1771/1772 > > HI Susan > You have another i am interested in Watson are any these people you look > up > are they your ancestors names as well. > Kind regards jean > > > On 10/12/07, Susan Hembury-Kellow <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > SOME SPARE OPR BIRTHS/BAPTISMS, SOUTH LEITH, 1771/1772 > > > > George DEANS, born 27 Nov 1771; bap 4 Dec 1771. > > Parents: Andw. DEANS, Glassgrinder in Catton, and Isabell MORRISON, Sp. > > Witnesses: James ANGUS and David MUSTARD, Glassgrinders there. > > > > Margaret KERR, born 28 Nov 1771; bap 5 Dec 1771. > > Parents: William KERR, Porter in Leith, and Isabell AUCHINLECK, Sp. > > Witnesses: Jno. AUCHINLECK, Cooper in Nether Liberton, and Jos. WEST, > > Porter > > in Leith. > > > > Helen ABERNETHY, "born 6th; bap 15th Dec 1772" [sic - should be 1771?]. > > Parents: Robt. ABERNETHY, Wright in Leith, and Janet COOK, Spouse. > > Witnesses: Francis LAMB, Shoemaker in Leith, and Jas. SPEIRS, Wright > > there. > > > > William KILLGOUR, born 8 Dec 1771; bap 15 Dec 1771. > > Parents: Willm. KILLGOUR, Sailor in Leith, and Joseph (blank), Sp. > > Witnesses: Jno. KILLGOUR, Weaver, and Andw. KILLGOUR, Smith there. > > > > Peter BUNTON, born 18 Dec 1771; bap 29 Dec 1771. > > Parents: Peter BUNTON, Shoemaker in Catton, and Janet SMITH, Sp. > > Witnesses: Jno. BLACK, Shoemaker, Edin'r., and Alexr. FRASER, Shoemaker, > > yr. > > > > Alexander WATSON, born 21 Dec 1771; bap 29 Dec 1771. > > Parents: Alexr. WATSON, Cardmaker in Leith, and Christian SPENCE, Sp. > > Witnesses: Archibald SHANKS, Shoemaker, and Jas. MOODIE, Mariner there. > > > > Mary HOWISON, born 6 Dec 1771; bap 18 Dec 1771. > > Parents: George HOWISON, Ship Master in Leith, and Mary GARDNER, Sp. > > Witnesses: Geo: and Jno: GARDNER, Grandfather and Uncle to the Child. > > > > Elizabeth FLEEMING, born 29 Dec 1771; bap 8 Jan 1772. > > Parents: John FLEEMING, Brewer in Catton, and Jean LENNOX, Sp. > > Witnesses: George BAIRNSFATHER, Brewer there, and James GOODALL, Wright > in > > Cannongate. > > > > William GEMMILL, born 29 Dec 1771; bap 12 Jan 1772. > > Parents: James GEMMILL, Flesher in Leith, and Agnes ANDERSON, Sp. > > Witnesses: Robert GILMOR, Flesher in Leith, and Robt. ANDERSON, Sailor > > there. > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------- > > 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 > > > > > > -- > Kind regards Jean > > ------------------------------- > 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 > -- Kind regards Jean

Hello list, My 4X Great Grandparents were JOHN CURRIE AND MARION DOBSON They were married on 24 May 1785 in Musselburgh ,Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland. I know that their daughter my 3X Great Grandmother Margaret/Mary Currie was born 10 July 1792 and that she Married James Paxton 13 Feb 1817 at Canongate, Edinburgh, Scotland. John Currie and Marion/Mary Dobson Had 4 Children to my knowledge. Thomas Currie born 23 April 1786 Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland Janet Currie born 23 April 1790 Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland My 3X Great Grandmother Margaret/Mary Currie born 10 July 1792 Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland Marian/Marion Currie born 22 December 1794 Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland Do any one have these people in their tree Please. Thank you in advance for any information I might receive. Kind Regards Pamela J Groves nee Paxton

Hello List, The Surnames I am interested in Musselburgh, Inveresk, And Edinburgh, Midlothian are PAXTON RITCHIE RODGER CUNNINGHAM CURRIE BAIN in EDINBURGH PAXTON McGROUTHER LETTUCE only if related to Paxton McANDREW Related to Paxton GILLESPIE Related to Paxton FEENY Related to Paxton Thank you in advance For Any information on these Surnames I might receive. Kind Regards Pamela J Groves Nee PAXTON

SOME SPARE OPR BIRTHS/BAPTISMS, SOUTH LEITH, 1789 Beatrix CHRISTIE, born 8 Aug 1789; bap 13 Aug 1789. Parents: William CHRISTIE, Musician in Leith, and Helen SMITH, Sp. Witnesses: James SMITH, Weaver in Leith, and John CHRISTIE, Ropemaker there. Mary BANKS, born 17 Aug 1789; bap 20 Aug 1789. Parents: James BANKS, Workman in Leith, and Janet ROYAN, Sp. Witnesses: Alexander JACK, Chaisedriver in Leith, and William CRAIG, Workman there. Frances Young WALKER, born 19 Aug 1789; bap 23 Aug 1789. Parents: William WALKER, Merchant in Leith, and Ann ROBERTSON, Sp. Witnesses: John CRAWFORD, Merchant in Leith, and Robert BARKER, Brewer there. John BROWN, born 5 Aug 1789; bap 23 Aug 1789. Parents: Hugh BROWN, Sailor in Leith, and Jean GAVIN, Sp. Witnesses: John GAVIN, Customhouse Officer in Leith, and William YOUNG, Mason there. Barbara MATHIESON, born 14 Aug 1789; bap 23 Aug 1789. Parents: John MATHIESON, Ropemaker in Leith, and Ann DOUGLAS, Sp. Witnesses: William DOUGLAS, Sailor in Leith, and John ANDERSON, Tailor there. William JUSTICE, born 14 Aug 1789; bap 30 Aug 1789. Parents: John JUSTICE, Paper Stainer, Caltan, and Margaret DOBIE, Sp. Witnesses: George JUSTICE, Hatmaker in Edinburgh, and Walter MACMILLAN, Paper Stainer there. Jean LAING, born 15 Aug 1789; bap 30 Aug 1789. Parents: William LAING, Sailor in Leith, and Jean NAIRN, Sp. Witnesses: John SIBLAY, Tidewaiter in Leith, and John CREICHTON, Watchmaker there. Charles and Thomas WATSON (Twins), born 24 Aug 1789; bap 30 Aug 1789. Parents: David WATSON, Sailor in Leith, and Margaret DEAS, Sp. Witnesses: Robert THOMSON, Shoemaker, Leith, and John HENDERSON, Porter there. John RUSSELL, born 27 Aug 1789; bap 3 Sep 1789. Parents: John RUSSELL, Porter in Leith, and Helen SHIDDS, Sp. Witnesses: James TROTTER, Porter in Leith, and James KENNEDY, Porter there. Mary DOWNS, born 31 Aug 1789; bap 3 Sep 1789. Parents: John DOWNS, Carpet Weaver in Leith, and Mary GRAY, Sp. Witnesses: Gilbert DOWNS, Workman, Bristo Street, and David GRAY, Skinner, Canonmills. Euphan DOW, born 24 Aug 1789; bap 4 Sep 1789. Parents: John DOW, Workman in Leith, and Mary MACMILLAN, Sp. Witnesses: George HUNTER, Workman in Leith, and Robert BUTTER, Workman there. Rhoda WHITEN, born 31 Aug 1789; bap 6 Sep 1789. Parents: William WHITEN, Shoemaker in Leith, and Margaret ALKINGTON, Sp. Witnesses: William ALLAN, Cooper in Leith, and James WILLIAMSON, Wright there. Thomas URQUHART, born 2 Sep 1789; bap 6 Sep 1789. Parents: Alexander URQUHART, Corkcutter in Leith, and Margaret KERR, Sp. Witnesses: Francis COGAN?/LOGAN? Corkcutter in Leith, and David ROLLO, Sawyer there. Footnote: "For Alexander GOODLET Landwaiter's daughter Mary see middle of May 1790"

SOME SPARE OPR MARRIAGES, SOUTH LEITH, 1787/1788 Thomas BAXTER, Plaisterer, Leith, and Jean MACKENZIE, Daughter of the Deceased James MACKENZIE, Wright in Edinburgh, after proclamation of banns were married Decem. 22nd 1787. Mr John GRAY, Writer in Edinburgh, and Miss Elizabeth FYFE, Daughter of Mr Barclay FYFE, Merchant in Leith, after proclamation of banns were married Decem. 21st 1787. John DRUMMOND, Manufacturer in Caltoun, and Isabella LAURIE, Daughter of Mr Andrew LAURIE, Writing Master in Edinburgh, after proclamation of banns were married Decem. 26th 1787. James MARCH, Steelmaker, Calton, and Jean SAMUEL, Daughter of David SAMUEL, Coachwright in Caltoun, after proclamation of banns were married January 1st 1788. James MARSHALL, Workman, Restalrig Mains, and Helen GRANT, Residenter there and Daughter of John GRANT, Tenant in the parish of Inveraven, after proclamation of banns were married January 4th 1788. Thomas IRELAND, Shoemaker in Leith, and Ann MUSTARD, Residenter in Leith and Daughter of Thomas MUSTARD, Marblecutter, Canongate, after proclamation of banns were married Decem. 20th 1787. Thomas TAYLOR, Cooper in Leith, and Jean BLACK, Daughter of the deceased John BLACK, late Gardener in Dundee, after proclamation of banns were married Decem. 31st 1787. Robert GRAY, Shipmaster in Leith, and Mary WESTWATER, Residenter in Leith and Daughter of the Deceased George WESTWATER, Wright, Anstruther, after proclamation of banns were married January 4th 1788. Alexander URQUHART, Corkcutter in Leith, and Margaret KERR, Daughter of the deceased William KERR, late Shoemaker in Leith, after proclamation of banns were married January 4th 1788. David TAIT, Porter in Leith, and Janet NOBLE, Daughter of Robert NOBLE, Porter in Leith, after proclamation of banns were married January (date unreadable) 1788. Alexander FORBES, Carpenter in Leith, and Eleanora BURNSIDE, Daughter of the deceased William BURNSIDE, Residenter in Leith, after proclamation of banns were married January 30th 1788.

Hi Jean, The MCGILL baptism is merely a spare (no connection to my own tree) but Alexander URQUHART was my 5G Grandfather: Alexander URQUHART, born 31 Mar 1770; bap 8 Apr 1770. Parents: William URQUHART and Mary ROBERTSON. Witnesses: George ROBERTSON and George FLETCHER. Alexander URQUHART married Margaret KERR on 4 Jan 1788, South Leith - they eventually moved to Dundee where they raised their family, and where Alexander ran a thriving cork cutting business. Cheers, Sue -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of jean old Sent: 13 October 2007 07:30 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [MIDLOTHIAN] Some spare OPR births/baptisms, Dalkeith, 1770 Hi Susan you have another two on here a McGill and Alexander Urquhart Kind regards jean

SOME SPARE OPR BIRTHS/BAPTISMS, SOUTH LEITH, 1774 William ALISON, born 21 Apr 1774; bap 6 May 1774. Parents: Andrew ALISON, Ropemaker, Leith, and Janet WRIGHT, Spouse. Witnesses: James WRIGHT junior, Smith, Leith, and William GILLESPIE, Mercht., Edr. William LOCKHART, born 5 May 1774; bap 10 May 1774. Parents: John LOCKHART, Gentleman's Serv't., Leith, and Jean AITCHISON, Sp. Witnesses: Edward BOWIE, Taylor in Leith, and Andrew RIDDEL, Sailor there. Ann MCKINZIE, born 5 May 1774; bap 11 May 1774. Parents: James MCKINZIE, Ropemaker, Leith, and Jean RUSSELL, Sp. Witnesses: David CHRISTIE, Wright in Leith, and William CHRISTIE, Wheelwright there. Robert HUTCHISON, born 8 May 1774; bap 12 May 1774. Parents: Henry HUTCHISON, Indweller, Leith, and Janet GRAY, Sp. Witnesses: Thomas GRAY, Cooper in Leith, and William HUTCHISON, Baker there. Patrick WRIGHT, born 6 May 1774; bap 15 May 1774. Parents: William WRIGHT, Sclater in Calton, and Ann COCHRAN, Sp. Witnesses: David WRIGHT, Sclater in Calton, and John COCHRAN, Shoemaker there. George MITCHELL, born 9 May 1774; bap 15 May 1774. Parents: David MITCHELL, Workman in the Glasshouse, and Agnes AUCHMOUTE, Sp. Witnesses: Andrew ROBERTSON, Weaver in Leith, and George GAVIN, Carter there. Adam WALKER, born 4 May 1774; bap 15 May 1774. Parents: Adam WALKER, Shoemaker, Leith, and Helen GREIG, Sp. Witnesses: Andrew STEEDMAN, Brewers Servant, Leith, and James GIBSON, Heelmaker there. Elizabeth BRAND, born 4 May 1774; bap 15 May 1774. Parents: John BRAND, Dyer in Leith Mills, and Sarah DOW, Sp. Witnesses: Andrew BRAND, Dyer in Leith Mills, and George DURIE, Miller there. Andrew DALLAS, born 11 May 1774; bap 22 May 1774. Parents: John DALLAS, Sailor in Leith, and Janet KINNAIRD, Sp. Witnesses: Nicol BELL, Coppersmith in Leith, and Robert ALEXANDER, Watchmaker there. Euphan AITKEN, born 10 May 1774; bap 22 May 1774. Parents: Thomas AITKEN, Sailor in Leith, and Grizel DENHOLM, Sp. Witnesses: David AITKEN, Brewer's Servant, Leith, and Rob't. CHISHOLM, Gardiner there. Jean FRAZER, born 21 May 1774; bap 22 May 1774. Parents: David FRAZER, Sailor in Leith, and Agnes WHYTE, Sp. Witnesses: William FRAZER, Ropemaker, Leith, and John WHYTE, Weaver there. James URQUHART, born 14 May 1774; bap 22 May 1774. Parents: Alexander URQUHART, Smith, Leith, and Elizabeth PROVIN, Sp. Witnesses: John SHAW, Smith in Leith, and David HOWIESON, Smith there. Footnote: "For Peter THOMSON Wright his Son's name see about 1st August 1774"

SOME SPARE OPR MARRIAGES, SOUTH LEITH, 1774 John ANDERSON, Sailor in Leith, and Janet HAY, Residenter in Abbeyhill, after regular proclamation of bands [sic] were married June 8th 1774. William BLACK, Wright in Abbeyhill, and Isobel GREIG, Daughter of John GREIG, Carter there, after regular proclamation of bands were married June 24th 1774. George THOMSON, Soapboiler in Leith, and Jean TULLURAI, daughter of Alexander TULLURAI, Farmer in Allyn?, after regular proclamation of bands were married June 27th 1774. William JOHNSTON, Smith in Leith, and Mary STIRLING, daughter of Doctr. STIRLING in Stirling, after regular proclamation of bands were married July 20th 1774. James DAVIDSON, Glassgrinder in Calton, and Janet YOUNG, daughter of William YOUNG, Workman in the parish of North Berwick, after regular proclamation of bands were married July 12th 1774. John MCKAY, Taylor in Leith, and Rebecca SIMPSON, daughter of John SIMPSON, Weaver in Aberdour, after regular proclamation of bands were married 23 July 1774. George FIELD, Wigmaker in Leith, and Turnbul CHALMERS, daughter of William CHALMERS, Writer in Edinburgh, after regular proclamation of bands were married August 31st 1774. William DODDS, Smith in Leith, and Elizabeth KER, daughter of William KER, Shipmaster there, after regular proclamation of bands were married August 17th 1774. Andrew SIM, Sailor in Borowstounness, and Marjory HASTIE, daughter of George HASTIE, Farmer in Gateside in the parish of Lithgow, after regular proclamation of bands were married October 20th 1774. John DOW, Gardiner in Leith, and Mary MCMILLAN, daughter of Alexander MCMILLAN, Sailor in Irvine, after regular proclamation of bands were married 2 Nov 1774. Alexander CHISHOLM, Weaver, Leith, and Ann REID, Daughter of John REID, Farmer in Banfshire, after regular proclamation of bands were married 11 Nov 1774. James BROWN, Brewer's Servant in Calton, and Margaret REOCH, daughter of John REOCH, Gardiner in Upper Quarryholes, after regular proclamation of bands were married 14 Nov 1774.

I found this baptism record in The Scarborough [ERY] Old Meeting house or Independent chapel records on microfilm at Beverley Archives [ERY]. Catharine the daughter of Elizabeth HOLMES of Dalkeith in Mid-Lothian Scotland (widow of John HOLMES a soldier who was slain June 1747 on the Plain of Maestrict) was baptized Novr 9th 1747. I'm not connected with this family but just posting this in case it will help someone. Maureen No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.14.9/1067 - Release Date: 12/10/2007 18:02

Hi Susan and Jean I am also interested in Alexander WATSON who was born approx 1808 in Leith. I wonder if this was perhaps his Father. Peter in NZ -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of jean old Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2007 7:35 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [MIDLOTHIAN] Some spare OPR births/baptisms, South Leith,1771/1772 HI Susan You have another i am interested in Watson are any these people you look up are they your ancestors names as well. Kind regards jean On 10/12/07, Susan Hembury-Kellow <[email protected]> wrote: > > SOME SPARE OPR BIRTHS/BAPTISMS, SOUTH LEITH, 1771/1772 > > George DEANS, born 27 Nov 1771; bap 4 Dec 1771. > Parents: Andw. DEANS, Glassgrinder in Catton, and Isabell MORRISON, Sp. > Witnesses: James ANGUS and David MUSTARD, Glassgrinders there. > > Margaret KERR, born 28 Nov 1771; bap 5 Dec 1771. > Parents: William KERR, Porter in Leith, and Isabell AUCHINLECK, Sp. > Witnesses: Jno. AUCHINLECK, Cooper in Nether Liberton, and Jos. WEST, > Porter > in Leith. > > Helen ABERNETHY, "born 6th; bap 15th Dec 1772" [sic - should be 1771?]. > Parents: Robt. ABERNETHY, Wright in Leith, and Janet COOK, Spouse. > Witnesses: Francis LAMB, Shoemaker in Leith, and Jas. SPEIRS, Wright > there. > > William KILLGOUR, born 8 Dec 1771; bap 15 Dec 1771. > Parents: Willm. KILLGOUR, Sailor in Leith, and Joseph (blank), Sp. > Witnesses: Jno. KILLGOUR, Weaver, and Andw. KILLGOUR, Smith there. > > Peter BUNTON, born 18 Dec 1771; bap 29 Dec 1771. > Parents: Peter BUNTON, Shoemaker in Catton, and Janet SMITH, Sp. > Witnesses: Jno. BLACK, Shoemaker, Edin'r., and Alexr. FRASER, Shoemaker, > yr. > > Alexander WATSON, born 21 Dec 1771; bap 29 Dec 1771. > Parents: Alexr. WATSON, Cardmaker in Leith, and Christian SPENCE, Sp. > Witnesses: Archibald SHANKS, Shoemaker, and Jas. MOODIE, Mariner there. > > Mary HOWISON, born 6 Dec 1771; bap 18 Dec 1771. > Parents: George HOWISON, Ship Master in Leith, and Mary GARDNER, Sp. > Witnesses: Geo: and Jno: GARDNER, Grandfather and Uncle to the Child. > > Elizabeth FLEEMING, born 29 Dec 1771; bap 8 Jan 1772. > Parents: John FLEEMING, Brewer in Catton, and Jean LENNOX, Sp. > Witnesses: George BAIRNSFATHER, Brewer there, and James GOODALL, Wright in > Cannongate. > > William GEMMILL, born 29 Dec 1771; bap 12 Jan 1772. > Parents: James GEMMILL, Flesher in Leith, and Agnes ANDERSON, Sp. > Witnesses: Robert GILMOR, Flesher in Leith, and Robt. ANDERSON, Sailor > there. > > > > > > ------------------------------- > 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 > -- Kind regards Jean ------------------------------- 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

SOME SPARE OPR MARRIAGES, EDINBURGH, 1773 Sabbath, 31st January 1773 James RUTHERFORD, Ironman in Newkirk parish, and Ann BRODIE in Lady Yesters Kirk parish, Daughter of the deceased Robert BRODIE, Merchant in Paisley. Sabbath, 31st January 1773 Duncan MCFARLANE, Journeyman Wigmaker and Hairdresser in New North Kirk parish, and Janet MCALLISTER, Daughter to Robert MCALLISTER, Sclater in Old Kirk parish. Sabbath, 31st January 1773 William STEVENSON, Journeyman Wright, and Isobell ALLAN, Daughter to William ALLAN, Shipmaster at Leven, now both in Lady Yesters Kirk parish. Sabbath, 31st January 1773 John DICK, Vintner in South Lieth [sic] parish, and Jean SAMUEL, Daughter to George SAMUEL, Farmer at Winsburgh, now residing in the New North Kirk parish. Sabbath, 31st January 1773 William URQUHART, Mariner, and Janet ROBERTSON, Daughter to Daniel ROBERTSON, a Travelling Mercht. in Edinburgh, now both in the Iron Kirk parish. Sabbath, 31st January 1773 William CRANMER, Clerk to St Andrews Chapell, and Grizell FARQUHARSON, Daughter to David FARQUHARSON, Glover in Edinburgh, now both in College Kirk parish. Sabbath, 31st January 1773 Daniel COUTTS, Taylor in the New Grayfriers parish, and Hellen ROSS, Daughter to Alexander ROSS, Wright in the West Kirk parish, now both in Old Grayfriers parish. Sabbath, 31st January 1773 William DARLING, Printer, and Ann ROSS, Daughter of the Deceased John ROSS of Bellmagown in Inverness-shire, now both in the Old Greyfriers parish.

Hi Sue, If I can piggyback on your efforts, in case there is any connection with any other Listers, it looks as if my SCT ancestry goes back to:- William SANDERSON = Marion HENDERSON at Currie 1781 Their son William SANDERSON bn 1785 = Ann BALLANTINE at St Andrews Edinburgh, 1805. Issue. David bn 1808 Alexander bn 1809 Elizabeth Katherine Family settled at Penicuik - papermakers. David seems to have worked for a paper / timber firm and settled in S WLS. He travelled all over N Europe, (mge in Finland) and Russia. Alexander joined the City of LND Police. He married Jessie ROBERTSON in the City. Jessie was the d/o William, a Farmer, from ??? Thanks, Alan Merryweather. ----- Original Message ----- From: Susan Hembury-Kellow To: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2007 5:15 PM Subject: Re: [MIDLOTHIAN] Some spare OPR births/baptisms, South Leith,1771/1772 Hi Jean, The info was merely some spare data from my own researches. When you download a page from the OPRs it will invariably contain not just the record you wanted, but a few other records as well. I thought it would be a good idea to transcribe these rather just leaving them to moulder in my computer files, and actually began transcribing my OPRs for the Angus list quite some while back (most of my ancestors were from Angus and Perthshire). However, I also have ancestors from Midlothian, the main names being URQUHART, ROBERTSON and KERR (from Dalkeith and South Leith). Best wishes, Sue

South Leith 1896. James McDONALD, age 16 years, Roperie Worker, Single. Father - Allan MCDONALD, Labourer. Mother - Catherine nee Campbell. Cause of death Cerebral Tumour for 6 months. D. McDONALD, brother present. Archibald Rankin BROWN, age 41 years. Waiter in Public House. Formerly Cork cutter. Last seen alive 2nd March 2.30 pm and found dead on 4th March at 4.pm at 37 Henderson Street, Leith. Father Robert BROWN, Excise Officer, deceased. Mother Agnes WALLACE, deceased. Wife - Agnes Scott CRAWFORD. Cause of death Narcotic poisoning, opium. South Leith 1905 Margaret McDONALD, age 35 years, married to Hugh McCASKILL Died 14th March at 7.30 pm. Cause of death -----pulmonatic, 7 months. Father Thomas McDONALD, deceased. Mother Rachel m.s. McLEOD. James HUNTER, Carter, age 72 years. died 15th March at 6.30 pm. Spouse Margaret BLACKLEY, deceased. Father James HUNTER, carter, deceased. Mother Mary MONTGOMERY, deceased. Cause of death, Chronic Bronchitis and Heart failure. Hugh George MCKAY, died 17th March 4.00 am. at 18 Ferrier Street Leith. Age 59 years. Ferryman. Spouse Esther CALDER, deceased. Father George McKAY, Shoemaker, deceased. Mother Elizabeth Campbell, deceased. Cause of death Pulmonary Tuberculosis for 2 years. Informant Peter Buckley, son in law, present. St. Andrew District of City of Edinburgh. 1938 Francis John Allan RANKIN, died 19th April. Usual residence 15 Prestonfield Avenue, Edin. Age 48 years. Cooper's Machineman. Cause of death Tuberculous meningitis. Father James RANKIN, Oilwork labourer, deceased. Mother Jessie STEWART, Deceased. Spouses (1) Anne FOLEY. (2) Catherine CLEARY or CRUICKSHANK or BLACKIE. Informant - James Cruickshank, step son. William James WALDIE died 20 April at 5.45 am. age 1 year 9 months. Father Walter Cossar WALDIE, Motor Driver. Mother Fanny Hammersley. Cause of death Stomatitis 21 days. Laryngitis (Streptococcal infection). Elizabeth Will PHILP, age 52 years, single. Died 18th April 10.30 pm at 19 Gt. King Street, Edin. Usual residence Cairnview, Lanark Road, Juniper Green. Father John PHILP, Heating Engineer. Deceased. Mother Elizabeth Barrie, deceased. Cause of death Carcinoma of left breast, 2 years. Metastases left lung 5 months. Informant W S Blair, cousin in law. Good luck! Sheila.

Hi Jean, My URQUHARTs are: William URQUHART married Mary ROBERTSON circa 1762 (I'm still looking for their marriage). Children were: 1. William URQUHART, born 16 Dec 1763; bap 18 Dec 1763, Dalkeith, Midlothian. 2. John URQUHART, born 7 Feb 1766; bap 9 Feb 1766, Dalkeith, Midlothian. 3. Anne URQUHART, born 7 Aug 1767; bap 9 Aug 1767, Dalkeith, Midlothian. 4. Alexander URQUHART, born 31 Mar 1770; bap 8 Apr 1770, Dalkeith, Midlothian. (Alexander URQUHART became a Cork Cutter; he married Margaret KERR on 4 Jan 1788, South Leith, Midlothian, and the family eventually moved to Dundee). 5. Thomas URQUHART, born 22 Sep 1773; bap 27 Sep 1773, Dalkeith, Midlothian. Any connection, do you think? Best wishes, Sue -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of jean old Sent: 13 October 2007 07:43 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [MIDLOTHIAN] Some spare OPR births/baptisms, Dalkeith, 1766 Hi Susan Here is another John Urquhart i hope you dont mind as i dont like to take advantage of people,s kindness regards Jean

Hi Peter, I'm afraid that was all the info there was for the birth in question. Have you had a look in the OPRs at Scotland's People? Or, just a thought - did your Alexander die after 1855? If so, his death certificate should give his parents' names. Have you found your Alexander in any of the censuses? Happy to help if I can. Best wishes, Sue -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Christine Sent: 13 October 2007 07:42 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [MIDLOTHIAN] Some spare OPR births/baptisms, South Leith,1771/1772 Hi Susan and Jean I am also interested in Alexander WATSON who was born approx 1808 in Leith. I wonder if this was perhaps his Father. Peter in NZ

Hi Jean, The info was merely some spare data from my own researches. When you download a page from the OPRs it will invariably contain not just the record you wanted, but a few other records as well. I thought it would be a good idea to transcribe these rather just leaving them to moulder in my computer files, and actually began transcribing my OPRs for the Angus list quite some while back (most of my ancestors were from Angus and Perthshire). However, I also have ancestors from Midlothian, the main names being URQUHART, ROBERTSON and KERR (from Dalkeith and South Leith). Best wishes, Sue -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of jean old Sent: 13 October 2007 07:35 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [MIDLOTHIAN] Some spare OPR births/baptisms, South Leith,1771/1772 HI Susan You have another i am interested in Watson are any these people you look up are they your ancestors names as well. Kind regards jean

Hi Jean, Yes, I do have copies of the OPRs, but I'm afraid they're very large files (about a megabyte each) and as I'm only on dial-up, they would take me ages to send. More importantly, I would be in breach of copyright if I was to share copies of the original images, and I don't want to fall out with the powers-that-be! ;-) I hate being negative, but I hope you understand my predicament... However, the good news is that I've ensured that all the details from the original OPR page are in my transcripts, including footnotes, so you haven't lost out on any of the info - what you see is all there was (pre-1855 records were often quite brief, and little more than a couple of names and a date)! Best wishes, Sue -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of jean old Sent: 13 October 2007 07:26 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [MIDLOTHIAN] Some spare OPR births/baptisms, Dalkeith, 1749 Hi Susan By any chance you have the copies of these I have a Forrest and Cunningham in my family i got around to doing the search for them but this may help regards Jean

I shall follow Susan's example and post details of some marriages I downloaded. If anyone needs more details feel free to contact me. Note - The following are not on my family tree so I cannot give other connections, only parents and addresses. South Leith marriages 1897 David ROBERTSON, age 27, labourer married Annie McDONALD, age 23, packer in a wine store, on 15 January 1897. Richard WEIR, age 31, Blacksmith Domestic, married Jeanie WALLACE, age 28, widow of William Wallace (Millworker) at Burlington Street, Leith. Jeanie's maiden name - Irvine. Married 15th January 1897. South Leith 1900 Marriages Patrick EGAN, widower, age 36, Waiter in Public House married Annie KEENAN, widow, age 33, on 27th February 1900. Catholic Chapel.. Walter ROSS. ironsmith, age 25 married Margaret GRAHAM, Dairymaid, age 31, on 2nd March 1900 at Balfour Street, Leith, after banns according to the Church of Scotland. I hope someone is lucky! Sheila.