While looking in Index films at the FHC today, I found this for MUIR in 1927. Index hits only, no further information. Females are listed separately from Males. MUIR, Betsy, Sanday #15 MUIR, Eleanor Florence, Stromness #22 MUIR, Lillian Turface, Stenness #6 MUIR, Margaret Sinclair, Stromness #25 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MegG

While looking in Index films at the FHC today, I found this for MUIR in 1927. Index hits only, no further information. MUIR, Walter George, Kirkwall #22 MUIR, James Angus, Sanday #11. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MegG

While looking throught Births Index films at the local FHC, I found this listing for a MUIRDEN. It is the Index information only. 1926 Births MUIRDEN, John, Birsay #16. Meg Greenwood / Oklahoma USA

Ken, Yes, Warsetter will not be very far from Boloquoy, Sanday. They both show up on the website http://www.old-maps.co.uk/. If you type in Boloquoy, Sanday and then select the address rather than place name it will show you Boloquoy. Then go to the right and down and you will see Warsetter. For some reason it does not work when you put in Warsetter, Sanday but it is there. When you enter Warsetter, Sanday it gives Warsetter, Sanday, Egilsay as a possible match. The place in Egilsay is actually Warsett. They are 1882 maps. The weather here is not very exciting this summer but it certainly does not stop the visitors. It does not stop us having beautiful sunsets either. Last night the sun was a ball of fire as it set behind the Rendall hills over Kirkwall Bay. It was much the same as the sun came up over Stronsay about 4.00 am this morning. ( I was up taking our young pup out to the garden .) It is never dark at this time of year. The sun is not down very long but in between sunset and sunrise the sky is all colours. Doesn't it make you wish you were here ? Every day is very busy in the Orkney Family History Society Office. I have plenty of time to help visitors with their research now that I am retired. Hope the "old maps" help you with your query. George ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2005 3:55 PM Subject: [Orkney] Re: Warsetter > In a message >> Fri, 1 Jul 2005 08:54:36 +0100 >> From: "George Gray" <[email protected]> >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [Orkney] Warsetter >> >> Ken, >> >> On looking through the Orkney Census the only Warstter appears to be in >> Sanday. >> >> When Lord Henry Sinclair was killed at the Battle of Flodden his brother >> Sir William Sinclair of Warsetter took over his duties in Orkney. >> as Henry's son, William, was only a child. >> >> If you take a look at this website Sigurd Towrie expains their >> involvement >> in the Battle of Summerdale: >> >> http://www.orkneyjar.com/history/summerdale.htm >> >> George Gray, Orkney > > > George, > > Thank you for this information. I think this is the place I was thinking > of, > near to Boloquoy. > > How's the weather? > > Ken Harrison > North Vancouver, Canada > > Unless specifically stated otherwise in this message, there is no > intentional > attachment on this e-mail transmission. > > > ==== ORKNEY Mailing List ==== > Thanks to the submitters for all the virus information provided, but let > me please reinforce that Rootsweb policy prohibits posts on this issue. > > ============================== > View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find > marriage announcements and more. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx > >

I hope this helps someone Ontario Death SINCLAIR , Peter, m. January 18 1914, 69 years 6 months, Orkney Islands, apoplexy 6 years, s/o Thomas and Elizabeth Sinclair, gardener, infm. M. Sinclair from Hamilton, Puslinch (Wellington Co) 033735-14 1881Census Place Ward 2, Hamilton, Wentworth, Ontario Family History Library Film 1375892 NA Film Number C-13256 District 149 Sub-district B Division 3 Page Number 10 Household Number 45 Name Marital Status Gender Ethnic Origin Age Birthplace Occupation Religion Peter G. SINCLAIR M Male Scottish 37 Scotland Gardener C. Presbyterian Catharine SINCLAIR M Female Scottish 33 O. <Ontario> C. Presbyterian Elizebeth G. SINCLAIR Female Scottish 10 O. <Ontario> C. Presbyterian Calvin M. SINCLAIR Male Scottish 7 O. <Ontario> C. Presbyterian Victor...a SINCLAIR Male Scottish 1 O. <Ontario> C. Presbyterian 1901District: ON HAMILTON (City/Cité) (#69) Subdistrict: Ward/Quartier No. 1 a-3 Page 9 Details: Schedule 1 Microfilm T-6471 19 90 Sinclair Peter G. M Head M Aug 12 1844 56 Scotland [blank] Scot Presb Gardiner [blank] 20 90 Sinclair Catherine F Wife M Jul 7 1848 52 Ont r Scot Presb 21 90 Sinclair Albert M Son S Oct 9 1873 27 Ont u Scot Presb Ry Clerk 12 mons $360 22 90 Sinclair Victor S. M Son S Feb 22 1880 21 Ont u Scot Presb Ry Clerk 12 mons $360 23 90 Sinclair Royal A. M Son S Jul 27 1882 18 Ont u Scot Presb Electrician 12 mons $300 Susanne

In a message > Fri, 1 Jul 2005 08:54:36 +0100 > From: "George Gray" <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [Orkney] Warsetter > > Ken, > > On looking through the Orkney Census the only Warstter appears to be in > Sanday. > > When Lord Henry Sinclair was killed at the Battle of Flodden his brother > Sir William Sinclair of Warsetter took over his duties in Orkney. > as Henry's son, William, was only a child. > > If you take a look at this website Sigurd Towrie expains their involvement > in the Battle of Summerdale: > > http://www.orkneyjar.com/history/summerdale.htm > > George Gray, Orkney George, Thank you for this information. I think this is the place I was thinking of, near to Boloquoy. How's the weather? Ken Harrison North Vancouver, Canada Unless specifically stated otherwise in this message, there is no intentional attachment on this e-mail transmission.

> Fri, 01 Jul 2005 07:20:59 +0100 > From: Norman Tulloch <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [Orkney] Warsetter > > Ken, > > The Warsetter I know of is on Sanday (though I wouldn't be too surprised > if there are others). > > Here's a link to a map: > > http://tinyurl.com/ce7e5 > > Regards, > > Norman Tulloch > * > > * > [email protected] wrote: > > >I have often run across the name of this estate in accounts about Orkney, > but > >can't find any of those references just now. > > > >Can any Lister tell me where it is located? > > > >Ken Harrison > >North Vancouver, Canada Norman, Thank you for this information. Ken Harrison North Vancouver, Canada Unless specifically stated otherwise in this message, there is no intentional attachment on this e-mail transmission.

Jan, that would be wonderful. There is another matter, which is a bit more drastic! We have an illegitimate birth, James Velzian born Aug 31, 1856 Mother Elizabeth VELZIAN Place Kirkwall Father not given on birth details, but later on his marriage certificate he gives his father as John Linklater, & by 1871 (census), he, James, changes his name to Linklater. Do you think the Kirk Sessions could help us to find "which" John, as there a a few possibilities. Many Thanks Helen ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jan and Bob Grant" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2005 7:57 PM Subject: Re: [Orkney] BRASS William, Sandwick b. abt 1819 > <SNIP> > Heather, another source of information on the birth of Margaret is > the > > > Sandwick Kirk Session Minutes which are held in the Orkney Archives. > I'll > > > have a look the next time I am there. > > Are the Walls and Flotta Kirk Session Records there also?? > > Jan > > > ==== ORKNEY Mailing List ==== > >>>>TIP: To unsubscribe, send an e-mail message to: [email protected] In the body include only one word: unsubscribe > Use Orkney-D if you're receiving digests.<<<< > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > >

Ken, On looking through the Orkney Census the only Warstter appears to be in Sanday. When Lord Henry Sinclair was killed at the Battle of Flodden his brother Sir William Sinclair of Warsetter took over his duties in Orkney. as Henry's son, William, was only a child. If you take a look at this website Sigurd Towrie expains their involvement in the Battle of Summerdale: http://www.orkneyjar.com/history/summerdale.htm George Gray, Orkney ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, July 01, 2005 6:38 AM Subject: [Orkney] Warsetter >I have often run across the name of this estate in accounts about Orkney, >but > can't find any of those references just now. > > Can any Lister tell me where it is located? > > Ken Harrison > North Vancouver, Canada > > Unless specifically stated otherwise in this message, there is no > intentional > attachment on this e-mail transmission. > > > ==== ORKNEY Mailing List ==== >>>>>TIP: When when posting your research interests, include the surnames >>>>>in your subject line - this will improve our list archive and assist >>>>>future researchers.<<<< > > ============================== > Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. > Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx > >

addition sinclair information: "templar sinclairs: From 1307, when the Templars in France were being chased out of the country by a major persecution, many took shelter in Scotland under the wings of the Roslin Sinclairs...and the Scottish king, Robert I de Bruce, welcomed the knights with open arms. The first Grand Master of Masonry in Scotland was (another) William Sinclair of Roslin Castle. His descendant, another William Sinclair yet, laid (in 1446) the foundations of the esoteric cathedral, Rosslyn Chapel (on the same hill as Roslin Castle). This cathedral, every square inch of which is laced with carvings, was built in French style, suggesting that it was indeed built by the French Templars who had escaped to Scotland. reference cited: http://www.tribwatch.com/roslin.htm bill p.s. thnx for all you do at OFS, George ----- Original Message ----- From: George Gray <[email protected]> Date: Friday, July 1, 2005 0:54 am Subject: Re: [Orkney] Warsetter > Ken, > > On looking through the Orkney Census the only Warstter appears to > be in > Sanday. > > When Lord Henry Sinclair was killed at the Battle of Flodden his > brother > Sir William Sinclair of Warsetter took over his duties in Orkney. > as Henry's son, William, was only a child. > > If you take a look at this website Sigurd Towrie expains their > involvement > in the Battle of Summerdale: > > http://www.orkneyjar.com/history/summerdale.htm > > George Gray, Orkney > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Friday, July 01, 2005 6:38 AM > Subject: [Orkney] Warsetter > > > >I have often run across the name of this estate in accounts about > Orkney, > >but > > can't find any of those references just now. > > > > Can any Lister tell me where it is located? > > > > Ken Harrison > > North Vancouver, Canada > > > > Unless specifically stated otherwise in this message, there is > no > > intentional > > attachment on this e-mail transmission. > > > > > > ==== ORKNEY Mailing List ==== > >>>>>TIP: When when posting your research interests, include the > surnames > >>>>>in your subject line - this will improve our list archive and > assist > >>>>>future researchers.<<<< > > > > ============================== > > Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. > > Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: > > http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx > > > > > > > > ==== ORKNEY Mailing List ==== > This is not a commercial or "FWD the latest political or humour" > list, anyone considering posting any item that might be construed > as being commercial/political otherwise known as being "OFF TOPIC" > can and will be advised once - IF there is a second post of the > same nature the subscriber will be unsubscribed IMMEDIATELY. > > ============================== > New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your > ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and > friends. Learn more: > http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&targetid=5429 >

Ken, The Warsetter I know of is on Sanday (though I wouldn't be too surprised if there are others). Here's a link to a map: http://tinyurl.com/ce7e5 Regards, Norman Tulloch * * [email protected] wrote: >I have often run across the name of this estate in accounts about Orkney, but >can't find any of those references just now. > >Can any Lister tell me where it is located? > >Ken Harrison >North Vancouver, Canada > >Unless specifically stated otherwise in this message, there is no intentional >attachment on this e-mail transmission. > >

I have often run across the name of this estate in accounts about Orkney, but can't find any of those references just now. Can any Lister tell me where it is located? Ken Harrison North Vancouver, Canada Unless specifically stated otherwise in this message, there is no intentional attachment on this e-mail transmission.

<SNIP> > Heather, another source of information on the birth of Margaret is the > > Sandwick Kirk Session Minutes which are held in the Orkney Archives. I'll > > have a look the next time I am there. Are the Walls and Flotta Kirk Session Records there also?? Jan

Jan, Yes,documents relating to the Walls and Flotta Kirk Session for the period 1837 to 1984 are in the Orkney Archives. The reference number is CH2/1105. As Ken Harrison recently suggested, James Irvine's reference book "Trace Your Orkney Ancestors" is an excellent resource for information on these alternative sources of genealogical information. Stuart Robertson Nairn ><SNIP> > Heather, another source of information on the birth of Margaret is >the > > > Sandwick Kirk Session Minutes which are held in the Orkney Archives. >I'll > > > have a look the next time I am there. > >Are the Walls and Flotta Kirk Session Records there also?? > >Jan > > >==== ORKNEY Mailing List ==== > >>>>TIP: To unsubscribe, send an e-mail message > to: [email protected] In the body include only one word: > unsubscribe >Use Orkney-D if you're receiving digests.<<<< > >============================== >Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the >last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: >http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx [email protected]

List, I 've just typed in our Linklater/Velzian Tree as we are experiencing floods there in Nth NSW. It is mostly complete, with some NZ links. Linklater info is for Sandwick area, originating from Thomas married to Ann Inkster, includes Slater's from Firth, through to Velzian's from Evie, & Walls, to Sandwick Orkney. (also some Stockan, Sabiston, Brown, Hunter, Bremner, Kirkness & Eunson..Holm) I am willing to send a zip.*ged if anyone is interested. Would also like someone to look at it to find any errors. Regards Helen, Australia

Murray Sorry this is all that I have on this family. A quick look on the IGI didn't yield anything else. William Linklater marr Margaret Hourston 06 MAY 1847 Evie & Rendall Orkney 1881 Dwelling: Lakequoy Census Place: St Andrews & Deerness, Orkney, Scotland Source: FHL Film 0203398 GRO Ref Volume 025 EnumDist 1 Page 6 Marr Age Sex Birthplace William LINKLATER M 61 M Rendall, Orkney, Scotland Rel: Head Occ: Joiner & Boat Builder Margaret LINKLATER M 63 F Gairsay, Orkney, Scotland Rel: Wife Occ: Joiners Wife ................[nee Hourston] Margaret LINKLATER U 31 F St Andrews, Orkney, Scotland Rel: Daur Occ: Dressmaker James L. SHEARER 3 M St Andrews, Orkney, Scotland Rel: Grandson Murray Kennedy wrote: >Thankyou Susanne. >You mention William Linklater's wife:- >Margaret HOURSTON (b.abt. 1818 in Gairsay) >dau.of Robert HOURSTON (1790-01Apr1867) & Margaret SCOTT (abt. >1781-01Oct1867). > >Both of these are my ancestors through Margaret's youngest brother Robert >(b.abt. 1821 in Gairsay), but I have no info on their parents yet. >Murray Kennedy >#203 >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Susanne & John Metcalfe" <[email protected]> >To: <[email protected]> >Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2005 3:10 AM >Subject: [Orkney] Orkney stray -Gibson m Linklater > > >I hope this helps someone. > >http://rootsweb.com/~onvsr/death/deathindex_Li-Lz_new.htm > >Death [Ontario, Canada] > >LINKLATER, Lydia Gibson, f, July 16, 1928, 71 years, Kirkwall Orkney >Island, cause - valvular heart lesion & paralatic stroke, burial - City >Cemetery, infm - R.H. LINKLATER son, parents - Alexander GIBSON and >unknown both born Orkney Island, Hamilton (Wentworth Co.) 038126-28 > >The IGI has LYDIA GIBSON - IGI Alexander Gibson & Lydia Mainland Gender: >Female Birth: 26 JAN 1857 Kirkwall And St. Ola, Orkney, Scotland >Siblings: >Mary Alexina Gibson b 14 MAY 1864 Kirkwall And St. Ola, Orkney, Scotland >Annabella Gibson b 01 JAN 1855 Kirkwall And St. Ola, Orkney, Scotland >James Gibson b 26 AUG 1867 Kirkwall And St. Ola, Orkney, Scotland >Robert Gibson b 08 SEP 1858 Kirkwall And St. Ola, Orkney, Scotland d >19 AUG 1859 >Robert Gibson b 03 AUG 1862 Kirkwall And St. Ola, Orkney, Scotland > >Robert Linklater - IGI William Linklater & Margaret Hourston Gender: >Male Birth: 27 MAY 1853 Erie &, Rendall, Orkney, Scotland >Siblings: >John Linklater b 14 MAR 1848 Erie &, Rendall, Orkney, Scotland >Margaret Linklater b 25 SEP 1849 Erie &, Rendall, Orkney, Scotland >William Linklater b 08 AUG 1851 Erie &, Rendall, Orkney, Scotland >James Linklater b 19 MAR 1855 Erie &, Rendall, Orkney, Scotland >Hannah Smith Linklater b 22 JUN 1857 Boo,Erie &, Rendall, Orkney, Scotland >Ann Linklater b 24 OCT 1859 Boo,Erie &, Rendall, Orkney, Scotland > >1881 Dwelling: 39 Victoria St > Census Place: Kirkwall & St Ola, Orkney, Scotland > Source: FHL Film 0203397 GRO Ref Volume 021 EnumDist >3 Page 12 > Marr Age Sex Birthplace >Robert H. LINKLATER M 27 M Rendall, Orkney, Scotland Rel: >Head Occ: Tailor >Lydia LINKLATER M 24 F Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland >Rel: Wife > >1901 Census District: ON HAMILTON (City/Cité) (#69) [Ontario, Canada] >Subdistrict: Ward/Quartier No. 1 a-5 Page 9 >Details: Schedule 1 Microfilm T-6471 >39 101 Linkleter Robt M Head M May 2? 1854 47 >Scotland 1887 Scot Presb Cutter 12 mos $500 [age was 46 & overwritten] >40 101 Linkleter Lyddia F Wife M Jan 6 1857 >44 Scotland 1887 >41 101 Linkleter Emily F Daughter S Oct 2 1881 >19 Scotland 1887 Book Keeper 12 mos $150 >42 101 Linkleter Wm M Son S Apr 12? 1883 18 >Scotland 1887 Lithographer 12 mos $200 >43 101 Linkleter Robert M Son S Jul 24 1884 >16 Scotland 1887 Student > >Susanne > > >==== ORKNEY Mailing List ==== >SPAM - best advice.. DELETE it. > >============================== >Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for >ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: >http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx > > >

Thankyou Susanne. You mention William Linklater's wife:- Margaret HOURSTON (b.abt. 1818 in Gairsay) dau.of Robert HOURSTON (1790-01Apr1867) & Margaret SCOTT (abt. 1781-01Oct1867). Both of these are my ancestors through Margaret's youngest brother Robert (b.abt. 1821 in Gairsay), but I have no info on their parents yet. Murray Kennedy #203 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Susanne & John Metcalfe" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2005 3:10 AM Subject: [Orkney] Orkney stray -Gibson m Linklater I hope this helps someone. http://rootsweb.com/~onvsr/death/deathindex_Li-Lz_new.htm Death [Ontario, Canada] LINKLATER, Lydia Gibson, f, July 16, 1928, 71 years, Kirkwall Orkney Island, cause - valvular heart lesion & paralatic stroke, burial - City Cemetery, infm - R.H. LINKLATER son, parents - Alexander GIBSON and unknown both born Orkney Island, Hamilton (Wentworth Co.) 038126-28 The IGI has LYDIA GIBSON - IGI Alexander Gibson & Lydia Mainland Gender: Female Birth: 26 JAN 1857 Kirkwall And St. Ola, Orkney, Scotland Siblings: Mary Alexina Gibson b 14 MAY 1864 Kirkwall And St. Ola, Orkney, Scotland Annabella Gibson b 01 JAN 1855 Kirkwall And St. Ola, Orkney, Scotland James Gibson b 26 AUG 1867 Kirkwall And St. Ola, Orkney, Scotland Robert Gibson b 08 SEP 1858 Kirkwall And St. Ola, Orkney, Scotland d 19 AUG 1859 Robert Gibson b 03 AUG 1862 Kirkwall And St. Ola, Orkney, Scotland Robert Linklater - IGI William Linklater & Margaret Hourston Gender: Male Birth: 27 MAY 1853 Erie &, Rendall, Orkney, Scotland Siblings: John Linklater b 14 MAR 1848 Erie &, Rendall, Orkney, Scotland Margaret Linklater b 25 SEP 1849 Erie &, Rendall, Orkney, Scotland William Linklater b 08 AUG 1851 Erie &, Rendall, Orkney, Scotland James Linklater b 19 MAR 1855 Erie &, Rendall, Orkney, Scotland Hannah Smith Linklater b 22 JUN 1857 Boo,Erie &, Rendall, Orkney, Scotland Ann Linklater b 24 OCT 1859 Boo,Erie &, Rendall, Orkney, Scotland 1881 Dwelling: 39 Victoria St Census Place: Kirkwall & St Ola, Orkney, Scotland Source: FHL Film 0203397 GRO Ref Volume 021 EnumDist 3 Page 12 Marr Age Sex Birthplace Robert H. LINKLATER M 27 M Rendall, Orkney, Scotland Rel: Head Occ: Tailor Lydia LINKLATER M 24 F Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland Rel: Wife 1901 Census District: ON HAMILTON (City/Cité) (#69) [Ontario, Canada] Subdistrict: Ward/Quartier No. 1 a-5 Page 9 Details: Schedule 1 Microfilm T-6471 39 101 Linkleter Robt M Head M May 2? 1854 47 Scotland 1887 Scot Presb Cutter 12 mos $500 [age was 46 & overwritten] 40 101 Linkleter Lyddia F Wife M Jan 6 1857 44 Scotland 1887 41 101 Linkleter Emily F Daughter S Oct 2 1881 19 Scotland 1887 Book Keeper 12 mos $150 42 101 Linkleter Wm M Son S Apr 12? 1883 18 Scotland 1887 Lithographer 12 mos $200 43 101 Linkleter Robert M Son S Jul 24 1884 16 Scotland 1887 Student Susanne

Stuart, The information came from the Orkney OPR on Fiche. Cheers Joy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stuart Robertson" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2005 1:19 PM Subject: Re: [Orkney] BRASS William, Sandwick b. abt 1819 > Joy, > > Is that the index entry or the actual text from the baptismal register? > Sometimes you are lucky enough to have an entry like "William Brass in > Northdyke" or "Isibella daughter of Thomas Linklater in Forcewell" which > can ensure you get the correct individuals. > > Heather, another source of information on the birth of Margaret is the > Sandwick Kirk Session Minutes which are held in the Orkney Archives. I'll > have a look the next time I am there. > > Regards, > > Stuart Robertson > > >>In the Orkney OPR Margaret Brass' b 29 Aug 1847 parents are listed as >>William Brass and Isibella [sic] Linklater. >>Cheers >>Joy - from the land down under >>----- Original Message ----- From: "helen linklater" >><[email protected]> >>To: <[email protected]> >>Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2005 5:09 PM >>Subject: Re: [Orkney] BRASS William, Sandwick b. abt 1819 >> >> >>>Stuart, well that's more info than I bargained for! Very interesting >>>indeed. >>>Anyway, I'm also happy to have Margt Brass's details. >>>Thank you >>>Helen >>>----- Original Message ----- From: "Stuart Robertson" >>><[email protected]> >>>To: <[email protected]> >>>Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2005 9:29 AM >>>Subject: RE: [Orkney] BRASS William, Sandwick b. abt 1819 >>> >>> >>>>Helen, >>>> >>>>When Margaret Ann Brass died (unmarried) in 1918 her parents were given >>>>as >>>>Sybella Linklater and William Brass (reputed father). From that I think >>>>we >>>>can assume that Sybella and William were not married and it is more than >>>>possible that William did not die but moved elsewhere. Mike has >>>highlighted >>>>the three most likely candidates. >>>> >>>> >There is a William Brass christened 25 Aug 1812 to Thomas Brass and >>>Jannet >>>> >Lanskel in Sandwick >>>> >>>>He married Margaret Flett in 1838 and had a son, William, in 1839. He is >>>>absent from Orkney records from that time on but reappears in Edinburgh >>>>in >>>>1850 when he marries Henrietta Sabiston or Peterkin. He spent the rest >>>>of >>>>his days in Edinburgh. >>>> >>>> >There is a William Brass born or baptized 25 Dec 1821 to David Brass >>>> >and >>>> >Janet Garson in Sandwick. >>>> >>>>By 1847 his family lived in Stromness. William was a seaman and jumped >>>ship >>>>in New York in October 1847. By 1852 he appears to have settled in >>>>Australia where he died in 1857. >>>> >>>> >There is another William Brass Christened 16 Oct 1825 to James Brass >>>> >and >>>> >Cathrine Stanger in Sandwick >>>> >>>>I believe he was with the Hudson Bay Company and settled in Northwest >>>>Territories. He is not in Orkney at the time of the 1851 census. >>>> >>>>I do not have easy access to the actual OPR microfilm which may shed >>>>some >>>>light on which William Brass was the father. Perhaps another list member >>>>would look up the 1847 baptism entry for Margaret. I am not aware of any >>>>aliment or other proceeding in the SC records relating to Margaret's >>>birth. >>>> >>>>Hope this helps. >>>> >>>>Stuart Robertson >>>>Nairn, Scotland >>>>Researching BRASS families across Scotland >>>> >>>> >You might want to check my web site yourself for more William Brass >>>records. >>>> >http://tilley.dynodns.net:8000/modules.php?op=modload&name=OPR >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> >Mike Bostwick >>>> > >>>> > >>>> >-----Original Message----- >>>> >From: helen linklater [mailto:[email protected]] >>>> >Sent: June 28, 2005 6:23 AM >>>> >To: [email protected] >>>> >Subject: [Orkney] BRASS William, Sandwick b. abt 1819 >>>> > >>>> >Could someone find the parents for William BRASS born abt. 1819, >>>> >married >>>to >>>> >Sibella Linklater of Forsewell, had child, Margt Brass c 29 Aug 1847. >>>> >Couldn't find him on 1841 census, & had died by 1851 census. Looked on >>>> >Cursiter IGI list, no luck. >>>> >Regards >>>> >Helen Linklater, Australia >>>> > >>>> > >>>> >==== ORKNEY Mailing List ==== >>>> > >>>>TIP: To unsubscribe, send an e-mail message to: >>>> >[email protected] In the body include only one word: >>>unsubscribe >>>> >Use Orkney-D if you're receiving digests.<<<< >>>> > >>>> >============================== >>>> >Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the >>>last >>>> >12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: >>>> >http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >>>> > >>>> > >>>> >==== ORKNEY Mailing List ==== >>>> > >>>>TIP: When when posting your research interests, include the >>>surnames >>>> > in your subject line - this will improve our list archive and assist >>>> > future researchers.<<<< >>>> > >>>> >============================== >>>> >Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for >>>> >ancestors, but entire generations. 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Have enjoyed the musings of our itinerant Stephen Davie as he trolls the islands for rellies and repast. Only recently did we discover we are related through his DAVIE line. My maternal GGrandmother, Isabella WILSON married Wm HALCROW in Stromness, 1879. Her mother, Margaret ISBISTER had married James WILSON in 1840, Firth & Stennes. Margaret's mother was Cecilia DAVIE. Cecilia's brother's descendants lead to Stephen DAVIE having made the long swim over to Canada. As I was savouring the sights and delights Stephen relayed on June 27, I remember his exact words ....... "Got lots of news on my Isbister line." Almost choked on a fudge pop ! Well, you see its gotten really hot here and I thought it was a safe treat in that it wouldn't spill on the keyboard. Never thought I'd almost buy the farm [become deceased] from eating a popsicle ! Survived quite heartily, and now must let Stephen return home, have a bit of time to collect his wits, and then I'll begin with the 20 questions. MegG

I hope this helps someone. http://rootsweb.com/~onvsr/death/deathindex_Li-Lz_new.htm Death [Ontario, Canada] LINKLATER, Lydia Gibson, f, July 16, 1928, 71 years, Kirkwall Orkney Island, cause - valvular heart lesion & paralatic stroke, burial - City Cemetery, infm - R.H. LINKLATER son, parents - Alexander GIBSON and unknown both born Orkney Island, Hamilton (Wentworth Co.) 038126-28 The IGI has LYDIA GIBSON - IGI Alexander Gibson & Lydia Mainland Gender: Female Birth: 26 JAN 1857 Kirkwall And St. Ola, Orkney, Scotland Siblings: Mary Alexina Gibson b 14 MAY 1864 Kirkwall And St. Ola, Orkney, Scotland Annabella Gibson b 01 JAN 1855 Kirkwall And St. Ola, Orkney, Scotland James Gibson b 26 AUG 1867 Kirkwall And St. Ola, Orkney, Scotland Robert Gibson b 08 SEP 1858 Kirkwall And St. Ola, Orkney, Scotland d 19 AUG 1859 Robert Gibson b 03 AUG 1862 Kirkwall And St. Ola, Orkney, Scotland Robert Linklater - IGI William Linklater & Margaret Hourston Gender: Male Birth: 27 MAY 1853 Erie &, Rendall, Orkney, Scotland Siblings: John Linklater b 14 MAR 1848 Erie &, Rendall, Orkney, Scotland Margaret Linklater b 25 SEP 1849 Erie &, Rendall, Orkney, Scotland William Linklater b 08 AUG 1851 Erie &, Rendall, Orkney, Scotland James Linklater b 19 MAR 1855 Erie &, Rendall, Orkney, Scotland Hannah Smith Linklater b 22 JUN 1857 Boo,Erie &, Rendall, Orkney, Scotland Ann Linklater b 24 OCT 1859 Boo,Erie &, Rendall, Orkney, Scotland 1881 Dwelling: 39 Victoria St Census Place: Kirkwall & St Ola, Orkney, Scotland Source: FHL Film 0203397 GRO Ref Volume 021 EnumDist 3 Page 12 Marr Age Sex Birthplace Robert H. LINKLATER M 27 M Rendall, Orkney, Scotland Rel: Head Occ: Tailor Lydia LINKLATER M 24 F Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland Rel: Wife 1901 Census District: ON HAMILTON (City/Cité) (#69) [Ontario, Canada] Subdistrict: Ward/Quartier No. 1 a-5 Page 9 Details: Schedule 1 Microfilm T-6471 39 101 Linkleter Robt M Head M May 2? 1854 47 Scotland 1887 Scot Presb Cutter 12 mos $500 [age was 46 & overwritten] 40 101 Linkleter Lyddia F Wife M Jan 6 1857 44 Scotland 1887 41 101 Linkleter Emily F Daughter S Oct 2 1881 19 Scotland 1887 Book Keeper 12 mos $150 42 101 Linkleter Wm M Son S Apr 12? 1883 18 Scotland 1887 Lithographer 12 mos $200 43 101 Linkleter Robert M Son S Jul 24 1884 16 Scotland 1887 Student Susanne