Hi Derek, I, as well as Heather, wasn't able to go for the Gathering this year. Me too, SOB, SOB. When I was in Scotland last August our group tour many castles, one being Brodie. When I referred to the gentleman who lived there as Mr. Brodie I was quickly told that he should be referred to as "Brodie of Brodie". Are you kin of the Brodies? My Petrie ancesters are from Aberdeen. Barbara Petrie Sanborn Brewer, Maine USA Derek Petrie wrote: > Hello - I'm James Derek Petrie - called Derek. > Born Paradise Road, Dundee on 5th November 1942. > I am married with one daughter who was recently engaged to be married. > My home address is 86 Craighill Drive, Clarkston, Glasgow G76.7TD. > > My father was James Brodie Petrie - born 1913 in Dundee - died 1993 in Glasgow. > He married my mother Elizabeth Mitchell Petrie (nee Scott) in 1941 in Dundee. My mother's family lived in St Mary's Gardens, Downfield, Dundee. She was born in 1907 and was one of 4 daughters Nette, Elizabeth, Mary and Nan - only my mother is alive of the four daughters - aged 94! > > My Grandfather was James Alexander Petrie who resided at 544 Strathmartin Road, Downfield, Dundee until the late 1930's when he bought a house 'Bower Bank' at 12 Park Road, Fairmuir, Dundee. > He had 4 children, Brodie, Birrel, Mabel and Aileen. > > I attended Dundee High School 1948/9 to 1954/5 - approx before moving to Uddingston, near Glasgow in mid-1950's. > Took early retirement in 1999 and now enjoy golf, DIY, internet activities and a little Scottish country dancing! > > Well, that's enough for the moment - I'm new to family history and archiving activities - so forgive me if I am not presenting the expected information to this select band of Petrie researchers. > > Derek Petrie > > > ==== PETRIE-SCOTLAND Mailing List ==== > To send a message to everyone on this Petrie-Scotland List, our address is > [email protected]
Welcome Derek We have a great list and an even greater "leader" in Norma Thain who is worth her weight in gold for all the help and patience she gives us all. If you do not immediately connect with anyone, you may have to become a Petrie orphan - like me and a few others - until you are able to be connected. Good luck in your research. Annette in Dubbo NSW