Hello; I seem to remember that someone was interested in Beveridge's from Torpichen. I have now found a Mary Todd Beveridge in my family tree born in Torpichen. I would be interested in knowing more about your Beveridge's. Heather Beveridge, Uxbridge, ONtario, Canada HeatherB

I am a new lister searching the family of Hugh Kerr and Elizabeth Kirkland who married in Bathgate in 1875 and had daughters Elizabeth Smith Kerr and Euphemie Kerr. Elizabeth Kirkland was born in about 1855, Elizabeth Smith Kerr in 1881, and Euphemie in 1876, all in Bathgate. Elizabeth Smith Kerr married David Cairney in Bathgate in 1906. David died in 1947. Any help would be most appreciated. Dave Carney Ottawa, Ontario

I think a meter was some kind of weight person. Weighed cargo?

In a message dated 21/01/2005 15:06:43 GMT Standard Time, allswell58@hotmail.com writes: > Was the link you sent > for census completion for a date other than 1841? I really don't know I just found the link somewhere. I a, not personally familiar with Midlothian searches as I have only just landed in the area myself for research (Last Saturday!). Jennifer Devon UK

Hello List, Does anyone know what the occupation, "Ship Meter" or "Harbour Meter" is? regards Kerry

Thank you, Forrest, for sharing these marvelous maps. I feel more oriented already! Allison _______________________________________________________ You could try the parish maps of West, Mid and East Lothian that I have put up at http://www.forrestdale.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/Parishes.html You could also have a look at the National Library of Scotland's webpage at http://www.nls.uk/maps/index.html Forrest

Jennifer, Thanks for that link for another West Lothian source, I appreciate it and have signed up. James Ross and Mary Garden were born circa 1818 - 1820's, an estimate. The LDS database lists both of them, but does not have any information other than their names as parents to Daniel Ross. When I looked on FreeCen, the only date listed next to Bathgate was (WLN-1841). I did try all the names I know, however, there were no hits. There was no other dated census available in the scroll down list, but I admit, I could be missing it - I am very new to all this. I was using the scroll down menu for location of census as Bathgate. Was the link you sent for census completion for a date other than 1841? If so, I'd love to know how to get to the proper database. Thanks for the help, Allison

Hello Archie, Very nice to hear from you and thank you for the offer of the photo. I would like it, however, I'd best give Ainslie a head's up so that she doesn't keel over at the surprise! I haven't mentioned anything to her yet! You'd be surpised about Floridians - most of us don't have tans at all! That's for the tourists. Most of us are pretty careful of the strong sun; but there are those beach devotees (I'm not one of them with my fair skin)! Thanks again, and I'll be in touch before we leave. T-minus 19 days! Allison ---------- Alison, I saw your mail in MLN tonight. What a coincidence, since I just got a small photo today from my brother-in-law. It shows my mother-in-law walking in Uphall with Mr. Petty and behind them ( the only one with a lovely smile for the camera ) is Ainslie, with her mother. My wife and her siblings could not help in you research, but know the family well. If you want the photo, let me know and I can deliver it to Ainslie's home in Uphall. Kind Regards, Archie Gilbert. PS I'll be looking out for a lady with a Florida tan in Uphall .-----

Question: I am looking for information about headmaster of schools - Haddington in E Lothian's. My GG Grandfather John Preacher in particular - c. 1795-1810. If anyone has any ideas I would appreciate them. Regards, Hugh hugh.preacher@eds.com -----Original Message----- From: MIDLOTHIAN-L-request@rootsweb.com [mailto:MIDLOTHIAN-L-request@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Elaine McNulty Sent: 21 January 2005 10:43 To: MIDLOTHIAN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [MLN] Photographer Thanks Jim. A very useful site. A lot of Henderson' there as well which are also in the family. Elaine ----- Original Message ----- From: "JAMES ROBERTSON" <james.m.robertson@btinternet.com> To: <MIDLOTHIAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2005 9:11 AM Subject: Re: [MLN] Photographer > Hi Elaine, > > Try http://www.edinphoto.org.uk/2/2__professional_photographers.htm > then navigate through to Munro. > > Hope that's some use, > > Regards, > > Jim > > Elaine McNulty <macmac3@optusnet.com.au> wrote: > In the early 1900 there was a photographic studio called W K MUNRO > located at 16 Pitt Street, Edinburgh. > Does anyone know anything about this studio? The idea of it still > being at that address is quite ridiculous but one never knows. > Thanks > Elaine > >

Could be a mistranscription and should read ship master or harbour master? Jennifer Devon UK

On Wed, 19 Jan 2005 19:32:14 -0500, mbue@bigfoot.com wrote: > Does anyone know of any online site which would give me an overview of > the Parishes. I would like to see a correlation among some family >research I am doing. You could try the parish maps of West, Mid and East Lothian that I have put up at http://www.forrestdale.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/Parishes.html You could also have a look at the National Library of Scotland's webpage at http://www.nls.uk/maps/index.html Forrest -- Forrest Anderson - British Military Genealogical Researcher. E-mail: forrest@military-researcher.com Website: www.military-researcher.com

Alison, I saw your mail in MLN tonight. What a coincidence, since I just got a small photo today from my brother-in-law. It shows my mother-in-law walking in Uphall with Mr. Petty and behind them ( the only one with a lovely smile for the camera ) is Ainslie, with her mother. My wife and her siblings could not help in you research, but know the family well. If you want the photo, let me know and I can deliver it to Ainslie's home in Uphall. Kind Regards, Archie Gilbert. PS I'll be looking out for a lady with a Florida tan in Uphall .----- Original Message ----- From: "Allison Vidal" <allswell58@hotmail.com> To: <MIDLOTHIAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2005 9:39 PM Subject: [MLN] County Question and Census Lookup > Hello List Members, > Does anyone have access to the 1861 census for Linlithgow or West Lothian? > I have documentation regarding my ggrandfather born in Bathgate listed in > the County of Linlithgow. Do I understand correctly that Linlithgow is now > catelogued in West Lothian, or am I on the wrong track with the geographical > delineations? > > I am searching for the James Ross/Mary Garden Ross family in 1861. I have > the birth certs for 2 of their children born 1856 (James) and 1858 (Daniel, > my ggrandfather), both born in Bathgate. The family later (perhaps even a > generation later) relocated to Uphall, but I am not certain when. I'd like > to know about other children and their birthplaces and particularly where > Mary Garden was born as I am stiking out entirely on her (so are the LDS! :) > > Thanks very much, > Allison > Tampa, FL > > > > >

I have just discovered my nth great grandparents died within a month of each other at the beginning of 1875. I can't find any references to this and wondered if there was any local information on this. They were George Young and Sarah McGill and lived in Dalkeith. Cause of death is given as Typhus fever. thanks, moira in sunny Florida

Freecen search http://www.users.waitrose.com/~census/West%20Lothian.htm Jennifer Devon UK

It's West Lothian http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/sct/WLN/index.html#Towns Mailing list SCT-West-Lothian. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in the county of West Lothian, Scotland. You can subscribe at http://www.british-genealogy.com/mailman/listinfo/sct-we st-lothian or by sending the following to sct-west-lothian-request@british-genealogy.com: subscribe Jennifer Devon UK

Roughly when were the parents born - James Ross and Mary Garden Jennifer Devon UK

Hello List Members, Does anyone have access to the 1861 census for Linlithgow or West Lothian? I have documentation regarding my ggrandfather born in Bathgate listed in the County of Linlithgow. Do I understand correctly that Linlithgow is now catelogued in West Lothian, or am I on the wrong track with the geographical delineations? I am searching for the James Ross/Mary Garden Ross family in 1861. I have the birth certs for 2 of their children born 1856 (James) and 1858 (Daniel, my ggrandfather), both born in Bathgate. The family later (perhaps even a generation later) relocated to Uphall, but I am not certain when. I'd like to know about other children and their birthplaces and particularly where Mary Garden was born as I am stiking out entirely on her (so are the LDS! :) Thanks very much, Allison Tampa, FL

In the early 1900 there was a photographic studio called W K MUNRO located at 16 Pitt Street, Edinburgh. Does anyone know anything about this studio? The idea of it still being at that address is quite ridiculous but one never knows. Thanks Elaine

Hi Elaine, Try http://www.edinphoto.org.uk/2/2__professional_photographers.htm then navigate through to Munro. Hope that's some use, Regards, Jim Elaine McNulty <macmac3@optusnet.com.au> wrote: In the early 1900 there was a photographic studio called W K MUNRO located at 16 Pitt Street, Edinburgh. Does anyone know anything about this studio? The idea of it still being at that address is quite ridiculous but one never knows. Thanks Elaine

Does anyone know of any online site which would give me an overview of the Parishes. I would like to see a correlation among some family research I am doing. thanks moira