I would appreciate any information and/or addresses that would help me locate information on my ancestors. Charles Hughes emigrated to Scotland from Ireland (born 1815, Co.Tyrone, Ireland) about 1834. He married Ann Sweeney 1835, in Old Monkland, Scotland. They lived in the Airdrie, Lanarkshire, area--Faskine. They moved a lot and lived in five different areas in the 22 or so years they lived in Airdrie/Glasgow, Scotland He worked in the mines and they both were Catholics. Some of their children were Hugh Joseph, Margaret, Ann, Catherine, Jane, John, Charles. All were born in the Airdrie/Glasgow area, and in the 1861 Census they lived in the Parish of St. George. Some Hughes and Sweeneys are listed as sponsors for the children's baptisms, (Hugh Sweeney, Francis Sweeney, Bridget Sweeney, Catherine Quinn, Helen Quinn, Henry Hughes---but have no way of knowing if the Hughes are related to Charles and the Sweeneys to Ann and who are the Quinns? Surely they are related, but I have no proven connection. I have no knowledge of Charles' siblings, or parents. I have no knowledge of Ann's parents, but believe the Sweeneys were all born in Co.Sligo, Ireland. Ann Sweeney's sister, Catherine, married Matthew McHugh about 1845, in Scotland--and died there from an accident before 1865. They had two children, Matthew and Bridget. Bridget married James McKillop in Scotland. Around 1865-66 everyone immigrated to the USA in two groups. I think one of the ships was Caledonia and one was Hibernia. I have no idea where they landed in the US or from where they departed. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Georgia geerwin@darientel.net

Hello, Could anyone please look up a possible death record for James BROWN, b. 11 July 1838, c. 28 July 1838, Greenlaw, Berwickshire, the son of John Brown, Wright, Greenlaw, and Elizabeth YOUNG, his wife. James may have married Janet WILSON, HM 18 June 1858, Greenlaw. His brother, William Young BROWN was shown in the 1881 census for the Isle of Wight as having a nephew, John, aged 11 living with him whose birthplace was Scotland. I don't know if James or his wife died or emigrated etc. James also had a sister Agnes BROWN born 3 March 1824 and baptised 21 March 1824, Greenlaw. I have never been able to find any other reference to her. Thank you very much for this help Jean in Toronto

Hi Listers I`m new on your list and I`m looking for information on my Great Grand father. All I know so far is His name was Charles TELFORD and he was born in Cockburnspath Scotland in or around 1846. If you have any information what so ever on this man I`d love to hear from you. Margaret T Good

My Scottish Friends, James Allen was born in Scotland in 1608 and married Elizabeth Tucker about 1640 in Scotland, I believe. I am descended from their son Daniel. I am hoping to find information about James' parents. Can you help me, please? I am grateful to you for any assistance. James Reed Allen, Jr.

Hello Listers Another Email address which will help researchers >research@nas.gov.uk The NAS will send an auto reply which contains a lot of useful info & addresses especially for those looking for ancestors who emigrated to US & Canada. Margaret Greer UK -- <Created and sent to you using the Amstrad e-m@iler>

Hello listers I am searching for any McComb~Gordon information. Anytime from Scotland 1600s, all the way through a John Gordon McComb, wife Jane Gordon em. to US in 1755 (This John Gordon McComb is my "7th grandfathers cousin"). We ventured from Scotland off into Antrim Ireland somewhere between the years 1619 and 1710 (the life span of my 10th grandfather, 91 years old ), most likely 1680. They lived at Dunturkey, Ballymere, Parish of Ballymere Co. Antrim, 12 miles N. of Belfast on a farm rented from town. His son (my 9th grandfather) was a Linen draper also born in Scotland. My line was on U.S. land by 1732.(this is before there was a U.S. president) We came in through Delaware Maryland, had a brief stay in N.Y. then branched around to Cumberland Co. Pa, Derry Pa, Middle Spring Pa, and Lancaster Co., also whats known now as Jefferson County, NY. and some other areas. There were 7 brothers plus their father (my 8th grandfather) that came initially. History has confirmed 4 of them in America, my line included. Some McComb changed the spelling to Macomb, and later McComb(s) in some cases. Some went to Chicago and Canada, and some other areas. John Gordon McComb,b.1717 d. after 1796,m.Jane Gordon,children:Alexander,William,Anne, em.abt 1755.Settled in Albany N.Y. Jane Gordon is second cousin to Gen. James Gordon.His family originaly from Scotland, he is the son of Alexander Gordon m.Martha----------. Gen.James Gordon m. Mary Ball in Ballston NY.His sister (another Jane Gordon) married a George Scott the 4th. George Scotts family em. from Dumfries Scottland to Drumenagh, Co. Londonderry Ireland early 16th century. Anyone researching these lines please contact me.See below for sources. ~J.McComb-S.California-Researching Clan MacKintosh and Clan Chattan~ Sources: >1."The Macomb~McComb Family Record", by Henry Alexander Macomb, c. 1917. ~compiled from various family records~ >2."The Navare Family Genealogy." >3."A Genealogical Register of the McComb Family in America", by Peter Hathaway Kemper McComb, c. 1912~ compiled by various family records 3.>~Hackett~Robby~Moon Family by, V.M. McComb Cumberland Valley~H.Stuart >~Middle Springs Yard~B.Mc Swope >~ Personal notes~Mrs.H.A. Collingwood, James F. McComb. Patterson >~ Records,Captain Ira Atens records, etc. >~Family data from bibles, letters, reminiscences, and obituaries. >~Copies of church minutes >~ The John McComb Family History >4."Memoir of the Families of McCombie and Thoms"W.M. Smith >5."History of the Lands and their owners of Galloway"PH M'Kerlie >6."MacKintosh Muniments"Paton >7."History of the Clan MacKintosh and Clan Chattan, A.M. MacKintosh" >8. The MacThomas"Cockstane Journals"R.F Pye

Hello listers Any "McComb(s)" out there associated with the Cochrane family, or visa versa?? Here are a couple of parishes in Galloway that I got off of another mailing list. It places some "McCombs" in Kirkmaiden and Stonykirk parishes - Balgowan- would be the street name. Both parishes are in Wigtownshire Galloway, the most southern tip of Scotland. List of Parishes:1684 Kirkmaiden - Balgowan - James Cochran, Kirkmaiden - Eldrick - William Corcran Kirkmaiden - Kilbrid - Fergus Cochran, Margret Corkran Kirkmaiden - Miln of Tarbilly - Hugh Cochran, Jean Cochran Kirkmaiden - Portnessock - Patrick Cochan, Elspit McColm, Margrat McComb, Margret McComb Kirkmaiden - Clonard - John McComb, James Mccomb, Janet McComb, James Mccomb Kirkmaiden - Corgie - Janet Corcran Kirkmaiden - Kairn - Margret Cochran, robert Corcran, Alexr. Corcran, Margrat cochran, Janet Corcran Kirkmaiden - Kildonan - Patt. Corcran, Robert corcran, Will Corcran, Alexr. Corcran Kirkmaiden - Cardrain - Georg McComb Kirkmaiden - Maryport - Jannet Corcran Kirkmaiden - Mickle Altoun - Margrat Corcran Kirkmaiden - Creichan - Jean McComb, Chirstin McCalme, Alexander McComb Kirkmaiden - Carngarm - Margrat McComb, Androw McComb Kirkmaiden - Achnacht - Janet McComb Kirkmaiden - Portincorkrie - Janet Corkran, Janet Cochron Stonykirk - Two Merk - Jean Cochran Stonykirk - Garthland - Wil. McKcomb, Jean McKcomb Stonykirk - Milne Arduall - Janet McKcomb, Alexr. McKcomb, Marg. McKComb, Will. McKComb Stonykirk - Killeaster - Alexr. cochran, And. Cochran, Arch. Cochran, Jean Cochran, Hewgh Cochran, Marg, Cochran, Marion McKcomb, Maron Cochran Stonykirk - Auchintibbert - Janet McKcomb I am also searching for any additional information McComb~Cochrane info, if anyone is holding any. Anytime from Scotland 1600s, all the way through a John McComb, wife Jane Cochrane, executed the Power of Attorney recorded at Trenton New. Jersey, Nov. 24 1746. (This John McComb is my "8th grandfathers brother"). We ventured from Scotland off into Antrim Ireland somewhere between the years 1619 and 1710 (the life span of my 10th grandfather, 91 years old ). They lived at Dunturkey, Ballymere, Parish of Ballymere Co. Antrim, 12 miles N. of Belfast on a farm rented from town. His son (my 9th grandfather) was a Linen draper also born in Scotland. We were on U.S. land by 1732.(this is before there was a U.S. president) We came in through Delaware Maryland, had a brief stay in N.Y. then branched around to Cumberland Co. Wa, Derry Pa, Middle Spring Pa, and Lancaster Co., also whats known now as Jefferson County, NY. and some other areas. There were 7 brothers plus (my 8th grandfather) that came initially. History has confirmed 4 of them in America, my line included. Some went to Chicago and Canada and changed the spelling to Macomb, and later McComb(s) in some cases. Im finally knocking on Scotland's front door." Any info is greatly appreciated, Im also researching Wallace and Gordon connections to the McComb family in Scotland and Ireland. See below for sources. ~J.McComb-S.California-Researching Clan MacKintosh and Clan Chattan~ John McCooam(MacCombie) b.1619 Scotland, m Margaret Wallace, em 1680,d.1710.Parish of Dinagore,Co.Antrim,Diocese of Connor.His son John McComb b.abt. 1650 Scot, Linen draper, lived at Dunturkey,Parrish of Ballymore,Co.Antrim,12 miles N. of Belfast, on farm rented from town d.1732.His son William McComb b.abt 1685 Ireland.m.------ daughter of Robert Wallace of Anni,Co.Monaghan,Ireland.Children:Isabell,Jean,John,Gordon,Robert + Mary.He d.1727,Ballyhone Co.Antrim,leaving children to care for his father. His son John Gordon McComb,b.1717 d. after 1796,m.Jane Gordon,children:Alexander,William,Anne, em.abt 1755.Settled in Albany N.Y. Sources: 1. Hackett~Robby~Moon Family by, V.M. McComb 2. Cumberland Valley~H.Stuart 3. Middle Springs Yard~B.Mc Swope 4. Personal notes~Mrs.H.A. Collingwood, James F. McComb. Patterson Records,Captain Ira Atens records, etc. 5. Family data from bibles, letters, reminiscences, and obituaries. 6 Copies of church minutes 7. The John McComb Family History 8. "The Macomb~McComb Family Record", by Henry Alexander Macomb, c. 1917. ~compiled from various family records~ 9. "A Genealogical Register of the McComb Family in America", by Peter Hathaway Kemper McComb, c. 1912~ compiled by various family records~ 10. "The Navare Family Genealogy." 11."Memoir of the Families of McCombie and Thoms"W.M. Smith 12."History of the Lands and their owners of Galloway"PH M'Kerlie 13."MacKintosh Muniments"Paton 14."History of the Clan MacKintosh and Clan Chattan, A.M. MacKintosh" 16. The MacThomas"Cockstane Journals"R.F Pye ~J.McComb-S.California-Researching Clan MacKintosh and Clan Chattan~

To all listers seeking records within Scotland I suggest you consult the following websites: National Archives of Scotland >http://www.nas.gov.uk The NAS hold indices of church (parish) records, mainly Church of Scotland (Presbyterian) but also a few others eg. Episcopalian, RC etc. General Register Office for Scotland > http://www.gro-scotland.gov.uk Email address > records@gro.scotland.uk The GRO holds records of births, marriages & deaths from 1855, it also holds Old Parish Records (OPR's) from 1553 to 1854, again Church of Scotland only. It is very diffucult to access information about non-Church of Scotland records unless you know the exact parish in which an ancestor was christened, married or buried. In response to the query regarding Aberdeenshire, yes this is in Scotland. Quite a lot of the old counties are now defunct eg Kirkcudbrightshire is now Dumfries & Galloway. Shire is the old name for county. A good quality map should show most if not all the villages, towns & cities enquirers seek. Margaret Greer Lancashire England Another website of interest > http://www.origins.net -- <Created and sent to you using the Amstrad e-m@iler>

Thanks to all of you for answering my question. Everyone is so helpful here. Judy

Who can tell me if Aberdeenshire is in Scotland? Thanks, Judy

Hello listers, I am still researching my Miller's with no luck, I am trying to find out a few different things First is info on my G G G G G grandfather Joshua Miller. He had two sons first being Joshua Miller b: around 1779 d: 11 11 1851 He married Elizabeth 1799, who was born 1784. They had 9 children and he had 3 others from another marriage, (I have the children's names if anyone would like to see them.) Second born was Jacob Miller b: 1786 in Erie Co. NY d: 10 28 1869. He was married to Phoebe Gould and they had 16 children. In the info I received it mentions that Jacob was from CT. according to York Co. Ancestor May/June 2000, the Markham Economist states that Jacob Miller was from CT. Also in other info it states that sometime they came from Scotland too. Well, I hope this is enough info to go on for a little bit. Kevin Miller Coleman MI

Hello Everyone! I am hoping someone will have some information about Ann Cuningham as shown here: Ann Cuningham (Father: John Cuningham) | b. 1823, St. Cuthberts, Currie, Edinburgh, Scotland | d. bef 1903 | & James Allan | b. 1830, Direlton, Haddington Co., Scotland | d. bef 1881 | m. 12 Oct 1846, Liberton, Edinburgh, Scotland Their Children: | | Older Son Allan | | b. abt 1846-7 | | James Allan | | b. abt 1854, Duddingston, Edinburgh, Scotland | | d. bef 1924 | | Murray Allan | | b. 18 Sep 1856, Duddingston, Edinburgh, Scotland | | d. bef 1940 | | & Helen G. Hair | | b. 1863, Leith South, Edinburgh, Scotland (Or Edinburgh Cannongate 1871 Census) | | d. bef 1950 | | m. 17 Jan 1882, Cullan,Dirleton, Edinburgh, Scotland Thanks for taking the time to look. Any help will be appreciated. --Diane Jameson, Researching Midlothian, Edinburgh, Scotland: Allan, Hair, Laing, Cuningham Glasgow, Scotland: Harper, Robertson, Hutchinson, McLean --

In a message dated 4/28/01 1:26:42 PM Eastern Daylight Time, gmwhite@bellsouth.net writes: > my grgrgrgrgrandfather was Malcolm McCourry and was born 29 August > 1742 in ISLAY, Scotland Hi Phyllis - There is a very active Rootsweb list for Islay with a great archive of useful Islay info which the list owner maintains (includes link to mailing list): http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~steve/islay/info.htm Be aware however that research of Islay records is notoriously difficult as records were not always kept with the same integrity as in some other areas in Scotland. They even vary in quality/quantity among the various parishes on the island. You may want to post your interests and see if there are others researching the same. Sheila Hopewell, NJ Researching: FERGSUON, McDOUGALL, McLUGASH, McALISTER and McINDEOR on Islay

Hello, I am so new to the world of genealogy but am intrigued with what I have found and want to learn more. From all that I have found in my searches is; my grgrgrgrgrandfather was Malcolm McCourry and was born 29 August 1742 in ISLAY, Scotland, but I do not know where. I have no idea who his parents were or anything about him prior to coming to the US or how he got here or when he came. As I have found out he settled in Morris County, NJ and married Rachel Freeman in Morristown in 1776, served in the Revolutionary War and had 5 daughters and one one son. In 1794 he left NJ and moved to NC and married a Sally or Sarah Lynn and had 3 sons and one daughter. He died in1829 in Yancey County, NC. I would appreciate information on reference books and where to purchase them. I have seen several books listed over the past few weeks but am concerned with the ones that would be the best reference library for me considering the cost of out of print books. What is the best monthly publication on genealogy? Any and all help will be appreciated. Thank you, Phyllis White email address: gmwhite@bellsouth.net

HI I am a new subscriber trying to research my Snedden and Johnston roots. My great great grandmother Eliza Johnston married Robert Snedden in 1887, West Maitland, NSW, Australia. Eliza was from Greenhills, Scotland and Robert from Farmbrae, Scotland. I would be grateful if someone could tell me where they were. Robert's parents were John Snedden and his mother Janet Robinson. Eliza's parents were Charles Johnston and Mary Ann Brown. Any help appreciated.

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I posted that I would like to also have a lookup in Scots origins for my husband's grandmothers family. I received 6 answers. Of these six 5 were identical except for the attachment name. I tried opening them. I could not. I cannot view attachments usually with my webtv. But if I open one, I can spread it on to others unknowingly. I wrote telling them I could not view these attachments and what did they say? I received 2 answers. I stating DON'T OPEN her email attachment as it was infected with the Badtrans (I think) virus. She had unknowingly gotten it and sent it on to me. My other answer was a repeat of my message with another attachment. All together I received 6 attachments I could not open and all were a virus. I forwarded them on to someone else unknowingly so I could view them on their computer and their McAffee virus detector did not detect a virus. But their computer refused to let us open them Thank God. Just letting everyone know that If I get one I will not know it as Webtv does not get them but can spread them and I would not know it. That is the way this webtv server works Thanks Cindy

Beverley Creich is located in Fife, Scotland, 5 miles NW of Cupar on the Firth of Tay. The records you seek may be held by the General Register Office for Scotland. They hold old parish records (OPR's) of baptisms, marriages & deaths from 1553 to 1854. They also hold births, marriages & deaths from 1855 & census returns. Web address > http://www.gro-scotland.gov.uk , Email > mailto:records@gro-scotland.gov.uk Be warned though, they only hold OPR's for the Church of Scotland (Presbyterian). Any others eg. Episcopalian, Roman Catholic, Quakers etc are very difficult to find. I have been searching for my gt. grandmothers baptism in 1848 for years without success. Many churches still hold their own records. The National Archive Service for Scotland has an index to some parish records. You can find their email address on the website above Good hunting Margaret Greer Lancashire, England -- <Created and sent to you using the Amstrad e-m@iler>

I am sorry to say that the only surnames I have are Gibson and Robertson. I have just received this info and have no info for further back. Cindy

My great grandmother was Margaret Foulkes, nee Lumsden, born in Scotland in 1831. She married William Foulkes, date not known, but the first child Alice was born in Aldershot in 1860. William was in the Royal Dragoon Guards, and served in the Crimean War. On the 1881 census, William, Margaret and their six children were living in Leeds and William was a "Groom". William died at the same address in 1908. Any information on the Lumsden family would be appreciated. Maureen.