This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: fergie17 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.general/22428/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello, I'm doing research on my Scottish ancestors Ferguson. There has always been a story that talked about a lost Ferguson fortune. Most recently I've found that there may also be connections to this story with the English surname Steel and MacRae (or Rae) Many doubted whether the story was ever true, but there is documentation of this tale. An article appears in the Morris Daily Herald in Nov 15, 1909 (Morris, IL) Go to Scotland to Claim an Estate Mrs. Harry McNabb (formerly Janette Ferguson) and Joe Steel, Cousins, Leave Morris in Quest of Fortune of 15 million pounds. Mrs. Harry McNabb and Joe Steel, cousins, left Morris this morning having secured passage to Liverpool, England. They are going in quest of a fortune estimated by some as high as 15 million pounds, located in Scotland. The estate is said to have been in litigation for fifty years and has increased vastly since that time. Mrs. McNabb has a cousin in London who had looked up the fortune and claims that the Morris people are some of the rightful heirs. Mrs. McNabb was a Ferguson and the fortune is said to be coming to the Ferguson and Steel families from an uncle or great uncle. A follow up article appeared sometime later (don't have a date for it) Mrs. Harry McNabb and her cousin Joe steel have returned from their trip to England where they went to look after some property which is to be inheritied by them on the death of a very aged relative. Additionally, my great Aunt Hazel wrote a letter regarding some details she remembers about it. Here some excepts with details "I talked with one of Harry McNabb's exwives a few days ago, I asked her what she knew about the lost fortune, she said the crown government would not allow the money to the leave the country, so whoever claimed it would have to keep it in England. I had always heard of a story that John Steele fled the country with another man's wife. "I have heard two versions of the source of the money. One was shipping, the other coal mining which make more sense to me than gardening" "Since my father and Irwin's father were both coal miners, the ancestors may have also been coal miners, coming from a coal mining district in Scotland." "Although I was only 5 or 6 I remember vividly when Aunt Jeanette and Tom Steele went to England. The reason being that Aunt Jeanette brought back a few dime store trinkets for us kids. We were supposed to value them highly because they came from England. One time when my Aunt Lizzie was talking about the fortune she told me that this man Steele ran off with another man's wife. When it was time to settle the estate they advertised for him both in South and North America. They knew he had sailed to the Americas. Many years later he did go back to visit. He looked up some old friends who would not believe it was him. So he said he would prove it to them, he took them to a place where they used to play ball and marbles." "did you ever heard of the story about the page that was cut out of the Bible? I don't know who was in posession of the Bible. I think he was entrusted to the lawyer that was sent over the establish as a claim on the fortune. Records such a births marriages were always kept in the family Bible. My father and I presumed Joe Steele was not very educated. They were naive and trusting and it would be very easy for a lawyer to hook wink them". "You say the lawyer posed as a relative and he went through all the money. You mean of course the money he got from the relatives in Morris. He surely couldn't have collected the money from the estate or did he? I often heard he was bought off that he went into the business for himself and never came back to America. " As you can see there is a bit of varying facts from the stories, but this is pretty much the extent of the information we have now! Additionally we always heard something about missing pages in the family bible and then the lawyer in the case being murdered occurred. The person who went over there came back and it appeared that the aged relative hadn't died yet according to the paper. It was said that Jeanette Ferguson McNabb would never talk about it. Any information regarding this or where I could research would be a great help! Thanks Sarah Ferguson Potter Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Lindilou1111 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.general/2621.3818.3881.4027.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thomas KIRKLAND & Elizabeth AITKEN were the parents of Marion KIRKLAND. I also have Marion KIRKLAND in my tree. I also am in Australia. Hope this helps a little, Georgina. Cheers, Lindilou1111 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: BarbaraFolkard13 Surnames: Farquhar, Neilsen, ?Worrall Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.general/4863.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My husband's g.grandfather was John Farquhar, arrived NZ 1874 from Dundee PLease contact me on folkard@bigpond.com. Do I have the right John? He married Emma Johanna Neilsen 1875 in NZ. Thankyou, Barbara Folkard Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: alansheeran Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.general/5155.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Are you looking for a specific Scotland link? Sheerin would have been common in Lietrim, Ireland , the next county to Cavan. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

I have a marriage record for Edward SCANLON & Mary Ann QUIN dated 1869, March 20th in District of Milton, Glasgow. Information on cert. Edward Scanlon Iron master Laborer age: 21 address: 16 Society Row Glasgow. Father: Edward Scanlon deceased mother Catherine Scanlon nee CASSIDY MaryAnn QUIN cotton factory worker, spinster age 20 address: 14 Society Row, Glasgow. Father: Peter Quin deceased mother: Catherine Quin nee McGINN deceased They were married at St. Joseph's R.C. Church Glasgow. The church record clearly states Edward Scanlon & Mary Ann Quin married March 16, 1869 witnesses: John COYLE & Ann MACKAY. One the 1871 Census: Richard SCANLAN born 1846 in Ireland married to Mary Ann SCANLON born 1844 in Scotland address 16 Society Row Glasgow. There our other SCANLAN's also at this address as well as QUIN'S at 14 Society Row. Edward SCANLON left for New York 1873, May & MaryAnn QUIN followed with 2nd son Peter SCANLON in September, 1873. 1st son John must have died. I have never been able to find any other records in Scotland for Edward SCANLON & MaryAnn Quin all the ages & first names don't match. Should I assume that Richard SCANLAN is my g grandfather? I have not found Richard SCANLAN on any other records (US/Scot) nor Edward SCANLON in Ireland/Scotland. Thanks, Gwen

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: pawnye Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.general/22424.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: One of the Scottish ancestors is Jeanne Sutherland Gunn born 21 Oct 1894 in Scotland of James R. Gunn and Nora M. Coghill and died 13 Oct 1949 in Los Angeles, Ca. She came to the USA in 1907 without her family. She left behind at least 2 brothers. Thanks for the interest. Patricia Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ddtaillon Surnames: Johnston Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.general/22427/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello there, I am wondering if anyone could help me find out if there are any living descendants of Robert Copeland Johnston still in Scotland . Robert was my G,G,GREAT Grandfather .His son William came to Canada with his wife Elsie (Bruce)Johnston around 1905.William was my G,GREAT Grandfather .Robert Copeland was married to Annie Beatty.They also had a daughter named Mary and a son named Alexander who never left Scotland . Robert had a brother named Charlie Johnston ,who had a son named Jimmy and a daughter named Mary . If anyone in Scotland could help me find living relatives that would be so great .I am in Ontario ,Canada . Thanks for any info . Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: tezzaNZ Surnames: McBean, McGregor, McGrigor Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.general/22426/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Can anyone supply information on Donald McBean 1790 Alvie Parish Invernesshire Scotland m Jean/Jane McGregor/McGrigor. They lived at Tallersol of Raitts till the clearances. They had the following children, Margaret 1817, Amelia 1819, Duncan 1820, Malcolm 1822, then twins Jane amd Maria 1825 and finally Alexander 1826 who emigrated to Melbourne Australia in 1853. Can anyone let me know who the siblings of Alexander married? Who were the parents od Donald and Jean? All the best and take care, Felicity McBean Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Hi, I am trying to find the name of Anne McIntyre's mother. Her father was John McIntyre, a Boatman. Anne was b. 1849 in Scotland, probably Bonhill, Dunbarton where she was married but I can find no record of her birth there or anywhere on familysearch.org. Would appreciate any help. Thanks, Janet

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: eajaneharrison97 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.general/22424.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi , What years are you looking for ? Are they pre 1855 ? And do you know which parish ? Jane Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: wendypmi Surnames: Goodall Classification: marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.general/22425/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I would like to find out more about John Goodall. All I know for certain is that he married Margaret Alexander Clarkson in or before 1928. They had a daughter, Joan Clarkson Goodall born 27th Nov 1928, and I believe they lived in Scotland. John & Margaret divorced soon afterwards. I'd like to know John's dates of birth & death & locations and whether or not he remarried & whether or not he had more children. And if so, their names. Seems a big ask! Sorry. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mi2early Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.general/22385.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: wendypmi - I only see one other post from you and that's in response to someone else's thread. Try creating a new post on the relevant location board and include a brief summary of the details you have about your grandparents and what information you hope to learn. (See Board FAQ for tips.) I'm sure someone will be able to provide some guidance. Good luck! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: pawnye Surnames: Gunn - Coghill - Buckridge - Walker Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.general/22424/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you for the info on difficulties searching for Scottish ancestry. I would appreciate any tips as I also have had no success. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: GordonPertJohnson Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.general/22423.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There is no mystery. The word "inmate", as used in the census, simply meant "living in the same household". The word was also used in civil registration, where an informant is often described as "inmate", to indicate a co-inhabitant of that address. The word is seldom used nowadays. Gordon Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: gwing_1 Surnames: Beattie, Gallacher Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.general/22423/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Bridget Gallacher was born February 5, 1874 in Paisley, Renfew and married Maxwell Beattie August 14, 1893 in the same place. On the 1911 census I find Maxwell listed with the children Francis, Robert, David and Maxwell while Bridget is listed separately as an inmate. The census doesn't state what type of institution that I can see. I was told that she was sick and the children had to be placed with family members, but looking to confirm this story if possible. Can anyone help with this mystery? Thank you for any help you can give. Kim Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: wendypmi Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.general/22385.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am very disappointed at my lack of success in finding even grandparents in Scotland, as for Scotland's people it seems to be a frustrating waste of time. I can't tell which of 69 records to order! I assumed that joining ancestry would give me access to ALL of the UK & Ireland as it keeps saying in the notes, but having paid, it now appears that this is not so. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

ps - the film number given for this film is called REGISTER FILM. What does that mean? Janet

When a source result is found for a vital record on familysearch.org and the title of that source is "Register of births, marriages and deaths of Scotland/Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Family History Library (Salt Lake City, Utah)". Where did that record come from? Does it means that FHL is listing that record but does not have a source for it?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bigguy21982 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.general/22422/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have seen that the basic format for US locations is [City], [County], [State], [Country]. For England it says [City], [Parish], [County], [Country]. However, I have no idea what to enter for Scotland locations. There are burghs, districks, parishes, counties, etc. I find it very confusing as someone not familiar with the government of Scotland. The way I have them entered now causes the Ancestry map not to point to the appropriate location. Does anyone know how Ancestry wants Scotland locations properly formatted? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marymac34 Surnames: crerar Classification: lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.general/22421/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Would like to know if Alexander Crerar Born 1834 Dundee & James D Crerar Born 1849 were brothers. Alexanders parents are John Crerar & Susan Halker He married Margaret Duncan in 1858 in Dundee. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.