I have been searching for my gt. grandmother's baptismal record for years. Her name was Helen Duncan McEwen, parents James McEwen and Catherine nee Smith. She was born, according to family legend, at 2 High St, Perth in Nov 1848. GRO Scotland has no record of her baptism. They only hold Chuch of Scotland Old Parish Records. I have contacted various Episcopalian (Anglican) churches in Perth without success. The most likely venue for her baptism/christening was the Cathedral Church of St Ninian but no one at the National Archives, local archives or history centre knows where the old records for St Ninians are kept. Can anyone out there help? I would also like to contact anyone who has McEwen connections to Perth or Liverpool. Margaret Lancs, UK -- <Created and sent to you using the Amstrad e-m@iler>

Hi everyone, A few weeks ago I posted a query re William FINCHER born about 1800 in England, married to Barbara GARDEN 8th April, 1826, Nigg Kincardine and immigrated to Australia 1849. He had nine children, all born in the Newhills and Old Machar areas. I also posted a query re Isabella FINCHER who married Alexander WATT 20th June, 1851 in Old Machar, Aberdeen. I can only find one son to this couple John WATT christened 5th February, 1854, Old Machar, Aberdeen. I have been ploughing through the 1851 census for Old Machar in search of Isabella FINCHER and I found her. But thoughtlessly (I think) she was not born in England. She claims she was born in Old Meldrum. The entry was in Lower Middlefield: Lucy INGLES Unmarried 60 Proprietor of Houses Mains, Forfarshire Isabella FINCHER Servant Unmarried 30 House Servant Old Meldrum, Aberdeen Lucy INGLES is not listed as the head. That column is blank. Living right next door is the TAYLOR family. James TAYLOR a farmer of 73 acres, employing 3 labourers. One of the labourers is Alexander WATT, Servant, Unmarried, aged 40, Farm Labourer, Cairnie, Aberdeenshire. Between 1800 and 1855 I have only found two FINCHERs. William FINCHER (and, of course, his family) and Isabella FINCHER, born around 1821. She does not appear with his family in the 1841 census and the name Isabella does not appear in the next couple of generations in Australia. (They were very keen on renaming their children after their parents and siblings). I am a broken woman!!! I thought Isabella FINCHER would lead me to William FINCHER. Instead I now have a second mystery. I would appreciate any ideas as to why a girl with the surname FINCHER would be born in Old Meldrum where there are no other families with the same surname. Anyone with any interest in the surnames WATT, GARDEN or HILL feel free to contact me and I can give you what I have transcribed from the 1851 Old Machar census. Also some ALLANs and FRASERs. Have also copied from the Nigg, Kincardine Parish Register deaths from around 1800 for GARDEN, ALLAN, and a few FRASERs. These are probably available elsewhere, but may help someone from overseas, like myself. On the bright side I have been reading the 1845 Statistical Accounts of Scotland for Nigg, Old Machar and Newhills (online). They make fascinating reading and give you an understanding of your ancestors' lives and living conditions. Someone please help me!!! (Apologies to those who have to read this three times). Regards, Rhonda Thompson, Sydney, Australia

Hi I'm new to this list and a few months into 'internet' researching, Can anyone give me any help with my Grandmother-in-law (no jokes please) she was Helen Ovens born abt 1891 in Dundee, as far as I know. Sadly that is all we do know about her other than she died a quite at young age (abt 1935) Any trace of her or her family will me gratefully received. With thanks in advance Angie

Hello all, I'm hoping to find a connection to my WILSON family through this list. I know that there are still family members living in Scotland...I just have no idea as to who they might be or where. So here's what I do know.... GG grandparents were Arthur and Margaret (Irvine) Wilson Gr grandparents... John Wilson b. 1858 or 59 Belfast? Janet (Jessie) McNeil b. 1858 or 59 in Cambusnethan, Lanark They were married May 21, 1880 at 35 Crawford Street, Partick. The marriage record shows Anderson Street, Partick as the usual residence of both the Wilson and McNeil (McNeill) families. In 1881 census John and Jessie are listed at 35 Crawford Street Govan, Lanark, Scotland. They had a 3 mon. old daughter, Janet. John's occupation is shown as Shipbuilder Labourer. It is believed that John died in 1892 in Scotland. Jessie died in 1914 in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, USA and is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wilkinsburg.PA. The children of John and Jessie were: Janet (Jessie) R. Wilson b.Dec. 1880 d.June 1950 m. William Ramsay Margaret I. Wilson b. July 1882 d.June 1951 m. William Harper Agnes M. Wilson b. Feb.1884 m. John Beveridge John M. Wilson b.1885 d.1920(?) m. Christina Adams Arthur Wilson b.Feb.16,1890 d.Jan. 10,1951 (my grandfather) m. Margaret Coatswood (Coatsie/Cotsy?) Cunningham June 6,1913 James M Wilson b.Mar. 8,1891 d.Mar. 1963 m. Ella Tyrie I have found Jessie and 5 of the 6 children in the Ellis Island Records. They left Wishaw Scotland for Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania at various dates between 1906 and 1909. The only other person I have connected to the family is a Winnie Lever, who in 1975 signed a letter to my aunt as "Aunt Winnie". She lived in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. She told my aunt, she didn't realize there were so many of us Wilson's. She remembered her father talking of a couple sisters, possibly in Ireland. I think that Winnie may have been a niece to my Gr Grandfather John. Sorry to be so long winded...but I really need to find some connection. If you have read this far, I thank you for your time and interest! PLEASE let me know if you have a connection to the family. Mary Lou Wilson Morris Michigan, USAGet more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com

Hi anyone: I am looking for a DAVID BRUCE, born in SCOTLAND, about 1750, perhaps emmigrated to U.S. and joined up with the 42nd Regiment of Foot(the Black Watch)in Charleston, South Carolina in 1775 or joined the 42nd in Scotland or Ireland and came with the 42nd to the U.S. to fight in the Revolutionary War. He then emmigrated to Canada to the Province of New Brunswick in 1783 after the war. ANYBODY LISTENING? Thanks, Charles Bruce

Hallo All Thank you so much for all your Help Re- John Hope It has given me some great leads and renewed hope that I shall Track him down. If i can help anyone From here in Brighton Sussex Let Me Know Yours Lynn On a Wonderfull warm summer evening

Greetings from New Zealand, I am researching my gr-grandfather James WATT born 1862 Airth, Stirling. I would like to locate him and his family on the 1861 census. Can anyone tell me how I can locate this please. Kind regards, Mary Woollaston, Lower Hutt, New Zealand mary.woollaston@xtra.co.nz

Hallo All I am Only Just starting To research My Family. And I Wonder If Anyone Could Please Help. While Searching for my G-Grand Father at my local History Centre in Brighton Sussex. I Was Overjoyed to Find Him On the 1891 Census Returns Only to be Completely Dismayed to read the entry fully. He is listed as John Hope Age 39 place of birth SCOTLAND. This explains Why I Could find no trace of Him in Sussex. Could anyone please surggest How I Can Proceed From Here. any info However Small Would be Great Regards Lynn

Hi Lynn, I put the name John Hope in the IGI for the years 1850-1854 1. John HOPE - International Genealogical Index Gender: M Marriage: 29 Nov 1850 Innerleithen, Peebles, Scotland 2. John HOPE - International Genealogical Index Gender: M Birth: 30 Nov 1851 Innerleithen, Peebles, Scotland 3. John HOPE - International Genealogical Index Gender: M Marriage: 20 Jun 1851 Saint Cuthberts, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland 4. John HOPE - International Genealogical Index Gender: M Marriage: 10 Oct 1851 Kelso, Roxburgh, Scotland 5. John Martin HOPE - International Genealogical Index Gender: M Birth: 28 Jul 1852 Saint Madoes, Perth, Scotland 6. John HOPE - International Genealogical Index Gender: M Birth: 14 Mar 1852 Newlands, Peebles, Scotland 7. John HOPE - International Genealogical Index Gender: M Marriage: 17 Jan 1852 Glencairn, Dumfries, Scotland 8. John HOPE - International Genealogical Index Gender: M Marriage: 11 Jun 1852 Jedburgh, Roxburgh, Scotland 9. John Henry HOPE - International Genealogical Index Gender: M Marriage: 2 Jun 1853 South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland 10. John HOPE - International Genealogical Index Gender: M Marriage: 21 May 1853 Govan, Lanark, Scotland 11. John Henry HOPE - International Genealogical Index Gender: M Marriage: 2 Jun 1853 Tranent, East Lothian, Scotland 12. John Simon HOPE - International Genealogical Index Gender: M Birth: 30 Dec 1854 Melrose, Roxburgh, Scotland -- KATE Indiana, USA Surname Aitken in Ayrshire: http://www.ayrshireroots.com/Genealogy/Surnames/Aitken/Aitken.htm

I'm new to Scottish Geneology although I have sucessfully traced ancestors in other European countries to the 1600. I have a relative by the name of Anne Hamilton from Scotland who married a Norwegian sailor by the name of Ole Hansen. I have records of her children and of her husband but cannot locate Anne. Anne's daughter was born in 1868 - meaning Anne would have been born in 1840's. Can anyone be of assistance? Even general guidance would be helpful! Thanks! Lisa Tampa, Florida

Hi, I'm new to this list. I am looking for my Ross roots: i.e. Benjamin Ross b. 1766 somewhere in Scotland to Reuben Ross. Benjamin died in Burke Co, North Carolina.The family story says that 3 Ross brothers came from Scotland to Pennsylvania together and each settled in different areas. Don't know the brother's names or where they settled other than Benjamin who married another Scot- Saphira Frizzell in North Carolina. They had a son named Reuben M. Ross (Haven't quite figured it out yet but there is also some relation in this family to the McCall's who originated in Scotland and moved to Ireland geneartions before John McCall appears in NC) Also look for William McCormick/McCormack who originated somewhere in Scotland and moved to Orange Co, New York marrying Elizabeth Wood or Atwood. Sons were Charles, Henry, and Dewitt or Jewett McCormick/McCormack. Any help would be greatly appreciated!! Audrey Orlando, FL

~*~ A list of some of my lines I'm fishing for.... ALLEN, ANDREW, ANDERSON, ANTRAM, ANTRUM, AMSBRY, ATCKINSON, BEALS, BECK, BISHOP, BUFFINGTON, BURL, BUSH, BUTCHER, CAMPBELL, CAPASSO, CHESLEY, COOKE, COX, CURL, CURLE, DAVIES, DEARDORFF, DIXON, DOANE, EDWARDS, ELKINTON, FISHER, FLEMING, FOX, FRAZIER, FRENCH, GREEN, GREG, GREGORY, GRIFFTH, GRINER, GRINNER, GRUBBS, HADLEY, HAHN, HAINES, HALTON, HANCOCK, HILL, HOBSON, HOCKETT, HODSON, HOGG, HOLLOWAY, HUDSON, HUMPHRIES, HUNT, HURTER, IVES, JACOBS, JONES, KANE, KERAN, KINNESON, KINNISON, LINDLEY, MACGREGOR, MARSHALL, MCGREGOR, MCGRIGER, MEIGER, MENDENHALL, MILLER, OGLEBEE, O'HAVER, OSBORNE, PAINTER, PARSON, PIGGOTT, PRIZER, QWINN, QYWN, REUTZEL, RIDGEWAY, RIUTCEL, RIUTZEL, ROBINSON, SLOAN, SPIVEY, STANDHAL, STANFIELD, STANTON, STAUTON, STRATTON, TALBOT, THOMPSON, WEST, WILKERSON, WILSON, YANAWAY........ ........... these are just some of my family lines that I'm fishing for........I'm interested in any other branches hanging on the tree...... ~ * ~ my lines are known for swimming in these areas: Scotland, Ireland, England, the Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt, the village of Ichenheim in the duchy of Baden (which is now the province of Baden, Germany) California, Colorado, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvannia, South Carolina, Virginia, Washington, and other states in the USA ~ ~ ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ .........sshhhhh......be very quite........I'm hunting for forebears........ Jamie Gone Fishing 4 U from the Air the Angels Breathe <<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>>

Searching for any one who has these two surnames in their family trees. Also does anyone out there know what county Oban is in. I have tried several internet sites but have found no reference to the county. After several years of searching for a living relative in Ireland I have finally found her. Unfortunately, she had no information on the family history. All she can remember her grandmother telling her is that the LEATHEM family had McLEOD connections in Oban, Scotland. I remember being told years ago that our LEATHEMS probably originated from Scotland and not Ireland as previously thought. Here is the information on LEATHEM: Searching for any information on AGNES ARMSTRONG, born 9 Jan 1854. Agnes is said to be buried in Markethill, Armagh, Ireland. It was also mentioned that she once reside in Glenanne, Armagh, Ireland. AGNES married WILLIAM JOHN LEATHEM. William either managed or worked at a linen mill. They had five children: WILLIAM JOHN LEATHEM - William immigrated to Alberta, Canada we think to stay with Leathem relatives already in the province. William attended Trinity College in Belfast. He was a school teacher in Alberta, Canada and died at 29 years old from TB. MARY JANE "Jennie" LEATHEM married Willie McGaughey MARTHA LEATHEM married Sam Bell. SARAH AGGIE LEATHEM married a McGaughey also. Aggie LEATHEM - never married. Kind regards Joan Leathem - Kitwe, Zambia

The following surnames are included in the Top Five Queries at http://www.englishmigration.com/queries/selected/current.asp AUCHINCLOSS * DOTY * GRESHAM / GRESSAM * HOPKINS * LISTER * OBERT * SEPP * SLY / SLIGH / SCHLEICH * STITSON * ULOTH New selections will be featured each month. You may also wish to review the Query of the Week, as well as the list of Books and Other Helpful Sites. Good luck with your research. Diana Church English Migration Resource Center http://www.englishmigration.com/default.asp

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi, Re-posting my interests to several lists so apologies if you've seen this before but at the proverbial brickwall. Seeking McNAUGHTONs and associated families. Desperately looking for any connections with other listers who might recognise any of the names. Francis McNAUGHTON - b. 1790/95, Ayrshire / Argyll married - Elizabeth McQUILLAN - b. 1790/95, Ayrshire (?) Known son - Bernard b. 1822 at Randalstown. Died 8th March 1878 Glasgow. James McKINNON - b. 1795, Ayrshire (?) married - Mary SMITH b. 1795, Ayrshire (?) Known daughter - Mary - b. 1820 /25 Argylesh, Arran, married the above Bernard. Peter. Worestershire. >>>>>>>>> Researching ~ >>>>>>>>> McNAUGHTON, McKINNON, ARNOT(T), SMITH, McQUILLAN and RENNIE ( Gt. Gt. Gt. Grandparents ). Also - CRAMPSEY, McCORRY, McQUAT, McQUARRIE and ORR - mainly in and around Glasgow pre 1860s. Also - HARRISON - Bury, Manchester and London. and HARRISSON ( double S ) - anywhere ! and BAREFOOT and variants - Berkshire. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Hi This is one of my probs, LDS closed on the Island. Thanks for info, I was hoping SKS also may be able to do look up for in Edinburgh, someone offered but I cannot contact them. It is MARTHA HALKERSTON born abt 1906- 1920 in Scotland, the her husband was in the Highland Light Infantry which was in Glasgow. TIA Elaine

Hi SKS offered to do a look up for me I lost all my emails and cannot contact off list I am trying to find a birth for MARTHA HALKERSTON circa 1906 to 1920 I don not know how to go about getting her birth certificate, I am very new to Scottish Ancestry and would appreciate help please, I live about as far south as you can get. My ancestry is Welsh, but this is a favour I trying to do my brother in law, he was born in a Workhouse and I would love to help him. His father was in the Highland Light Infantry as a Boy Soldier and went south to Loughborough where my brother in law was born. Please help me Thanks in advance Elaine

Hello lister's This Is Kevin again and I am still trying to knock over my brick wall so here It goes. I have as my oldest person traced in my line as Joshua Miller unknown yrs of birth & death. His eldest son Joshua Miller born circa 1779 married Elizabeth circa 1799, Elizabeth was born circa 1784, Joshua d: 11 Nov. 1851. Joshua & Elizabeth had the following children: John M. Miller (unknown years for him) Elisha Miller (unknown years for him) Anna Miller (unknown years for her) Phoebe Miller (unknown years for her) Robert Miller b: circa 1801 Hannah Miller b: circa 1802 Jacob Miller b: circa 1807 Luton Miller b: April 1809 d: 7/7/1884 Laura B. Miller b: circa 1819 d: 5/4/1896 Joshua was also married to a Rachel they had three children: William Shannon Miller he was born in Markham York Co. Ontario Canada 1823. Sarah Miller she was born in Markham York Co Ontario Canada 1825. David Fitzallen Miller was born in Markham York Co Ontario Canada 1832. Joshua Miller SR. Other son Jacob Miller born circa 1786 d: 28.Oct. 1869. He was married to Phoebe Gould and this couple had 16 children as follows: Avery Miller (unknown yrs for him) Jacob Miller (unknown yrs for him) Alfred Miller (unknown yrs for him) Mary Miller (unknown yrs for her) Robert Miller (unknown yrs for him) Abel Miller 1821-1879 circa John Miller (unknown yrs for him) Warren Miller circa 1825 Martha Miller (unknown yrs for her) Elijah Miller (unknown yrs for him) Nancy Miller (unknown yrs for her) Lorinda Miller (unknown yrs for her) Nathon Miller (unknown yrs for him) Hyram Miller (unknown yrs for him) Joshua Miller (unknown yrs for him). Those are Jacob & Phoebe's children some of these I do have some speculated yrs on so if they look familiar please inquire with me. From what information I have I know my Miller's were from Scotland and I am almost sure that Joshua, Sr. was probably born in Scotland just unsure of where. I also believe that Joshua & Jacob could have been born there to, there is info that also states they were in the Erie Co. NY area around 1801. And then from there they went to the Niagara Falls area then on to settle in Markham twp. York Co. by abt. 1804. Then some of them moved to Genesse Co. Michigan. Michigan is where I am from Midland Co. Michigan. Well, I hope this info trigger's something for someone out there in list land, & thank you in advance for taking the time to read through all of this & any help. Kevin Miller Coleman MI

Hello Folks, Does this family group look familiar to anyone? Count-down -- 10 days until arrival in Edinburgh. Thanks, Diane Jameson, California James Ranie & Christian Hall m. bef 1755, Midlothian, Scotland | Ann Ranie1 | b. 29 Jun 1756, Cockpen, Midlothian, Scotland | Murray Rennie | b. 10 May 1764, Skittlemuir, Midlothian Co., Scotland | & Susan McLellan | m. 24 Oct 1789, Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland | | Elizabeth ³Margaret² Rennie | | b. abt 1795 | | d. aft 1834 | | & William Allan | | b. 1792, Liberton, Edinburgh, Scotland | | d. aft 1834 | | m. 5 Jul 1816, Liberton, Edinburgh, Scotland | Euphans Ranie | b. 30 Jun 1766, Dalhousie, Cockpen, Midlothian, Scotland -- Diane Jameson, California > From: "Doreen Baxter" <Dorbax@btinternet.com> > Reply-To: WGW-SURNAMES-SCOTLAND-L@rootsweb.com > Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2001 07:47:36 +0100 > To: WGW-SURNAMES-SCOTLAND-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: Rennie / Rannie > Resent-From: WGW-SURNAMES-SCOTLAND-L@rootsweb.com > Resent-Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2001 23:52:22 -0700 > > Hello Diane > St Monance is north of Edinburgh - over the River Forth in the county of > Fife, and south of the county of Angus It is a small fishing town with a > picturesque harbour and the old kirk is built high above the rocky shore > line.It is well worth a visit if you have ancestors there. My Rennie line > comes from there. > Doreen >

Hi, I'm new to this so here goes. My great great grandfather was Robert Smith born Feb 12th, 1857 in Bathgate, Scotland. He married Isabella Black born June 5th, 1859 in Dalziel. He and Isabella married June 6th, 1879 in Motherwell Scotland. Her parents are William Black and Isabella Wright. His parents are James Smith and Ann Mitchell. Any information on either set of parents would be greatly appreciated. Also any brothers and sisters would help. I seem to have reached a dead end. Thanks in advance. Karen Harvey thekaren@pennswoods.net