Would any lister have access to an Edinburgh Directory between 1800 and 1822 please? I am looking for a Thomas CHISHOLM, merchant in Edinburgh, who had died by 1822 and would appreciate any leads anyone is able to give me. Best wishes Ann Carson (Sydney, Australia) annmacarthurc@ozemail.com.au Researching in Scotland (1700-1850s Lanarkshire, Dumfriesshire, Midlothian, Peeblesshire, Stirling): ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ B O R T H W I C K (descendants of John Borthwick & Elizabeth Dinwoodie of Kirkpatrick Juxta, Moffat, Tweedsmuir, Drumelzier, Biggar) B R O W N (Robert & Jessie, m. Anderston 1867; lived Currie, MLN) C H I S H O L M (Thomas Chisholm, merchant Edinburgh, early 1800s) D I N W O O D I E (Dumfries) L A I N G (Denny, Stirling) L I L L I E (Biggar, Glasgow) Mc (K) N I G H T (Moffat, Glasgow), M E I K L E (Tradeston, Anderston, Hutchesontown) P A T E R S O N ("in the coal business", Lanark, Liverpool ENG) Visit my Borthwick website: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~anncarson/

Hello Listers The following Proclamations are on the same page as my BORTHWICK/CHISHOLM one. If anyone would like further information please email me & I will gladly provide the additional information. Colin LARMONT & Clarissa Carstairs REYNOLDS David HAY & Christian CRAIG (Capt) Robert WAUCHOPE & Ann CARNEGIE James KIRKWOOD & Jessie SPIERS George ROSS & Ann WEBSTER William SHAW & JeanDARLING Charles MCDOWAL & Euphemia IRONSIDE Robert SUTHERLAND & Jean SUTHERLAND Montague W MOUNTCASTLE & Elizabeth OLDFIELD John BORTHWICK & Isabella CHISHOLM (my family) Ann Carson (Sydney, Australia) annmacarthurc@ozemail.com.au Researching in Scotland (1700-1850s Lanarkshire, Dumfriesshire, Midlothian, Peeblesshire, Stirling): ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ B O R T H W I C K (descendants of John Borthwick & Elizabeth Dinwoodie of Kirkpatrick Juxta, Moffat, Tweedsmuir, Drumelzier, Biggar) B R O W N (Robert & Jessie, m. Anderston 1867) D I N W O O D I E (Dumfries) L A I N G (Denny, Stirling) L I L L I E (Biggar, Glasgow) Mc (K) N I G H T (Moffat, Glasgow), M E I K L E (Tradeston, Anderston, Hutchesontown) P A T E R S O N (Lanark, Liverpool ENG) Visit my Borthwick website: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~anncarson/

OPR extracts (names of parties capitalized) Parish of Edinburgh Proclamation of Banns and Marriages May 1755 Robert DICKSON [....] & Margaret BARRY D. to Magnus Barry [...] at Largs in Fife now both in N.W.P. George SWAN Weaver in NWP & Eupham AIRD D. to Francis AIRD Carrier in Moffat now in S.W.P George WIGHT Burges in SWP & Kath ROLLO D. of the D. Roger Rollo Weaver in Ednr now in NEP John REED Wright in SSEP & Barbara DAVIDSON D. of the D Wm Davidson Farmer in Muckersie now in NEP Robert LAURIE Accomptant in the Excise Office at Lawnston in the West Kirk Parish & Janet STRACHAN R. of James Smith Writer in Edinr now in SWP Andrew WOODHALL Journeyman Baxler in NWKP & Mary D. of the D. George COOK Barber in South Leith Sab. 1 June 1755 John HENDERSON a labouring man in Kirkliston p & Isobel DOWN D. of the Down farmer in Caithnes now in SSEP John REID Weaver in NKP & Jean REID D to the D Christopher Reid Weaver now in SKP John GREIG flesher in NKP & Mary LINDSAY [...] in NNKP Mr. James CONEL Minr of the Gospell at Sorn in the Shire of Ayr & Miss Anne Farquhar D. to Jms Farquhar Mert. in Edinr in NWP Sab. 8 June 1755 John [?H]ALL Weaver in NKP & Elizabeth PATERSON D. to Wm Paterson Labouring man at Didmaston now in SSEP John MUIR Writer in SKP & Miss Elizabeth FARQUHAR D to James Farquhar Mert. in Edinr now in NWP John MONRO of Craigtown in Caithnes & Jean ROBERTSON D to John Robertson in Edinr now both in SWP James CHALMERS Writer in Edinr in SWP & Mary MARR D to Wm Marr Mason in SSWP Parish of St Cuthberts Proclamation of Banns and Marriages Sunday 12th Sept 1756 James BRUNTON wright @ Cross Causey and Jean DONALDSON Daughter to James Donaldson Tanner(?) in Borthwick Sunday 19th Sept James BURNS Currier in Portsburgh and Jean LAWSON Daughter to Willm Lawson there Alexander FARQUAR Skinner in Cannon Mills and Jean WHITLAY resident there Sunday 26th Sept William BROWN Shoemaker in Tysperlinn and Jean ADIE Servant @ Causey Side Daughter to Thos Edie Labourer in Cannongate James GRAY weaver in Bonnington and Catharine BURT in Cannonmill Daughter to [blank] Burt Miller in Auchtermuchtie Parish Sunday 10th Oct John CRAWFOORD Servant to Andw Lawson and Catharine LAWSON Dr to the said Andrew Lawson in the Links Parish of Edinburgh Proclamation of Banns and Marriages Sabbath 15 Feb 1767 William GREEN a gentns servt & Kathrine BAILIE daughter of the deceast Alexr Bailie Vintner at Breechin now in [?]rone kirk Parish Arthur OGILVIE Sauer of Wood & Mary FARQHAR daughtr of the deceast John Farqhar Farmer at Aberdeen now both in New north Parish Bassil (?)ALVIE Fort Major in the Castle of Edinr & Miss Eliz ECCLES daughter to Mr Martin Eccles Surgeon in Edinr now in Old kirk parish Sabbath 22nd Feb John WILSON Student of physic and Marjory MITCHELL daughtr to Walter Mitchell tenant in Storton now both in New Gray Friers parish William Brown MARRINER in New gray friers p. & Euphan HUTCHISON daughtr to John Hutchison Flesher in Kinghorn now in Tolboth kirk parish James THOMSON Wigmaker in Old kirk parish and Emelia STEWART daughtr to the De... Parish of St Cuthberts Proclamation of Banns and Marriages May 4th 1772 PEARSON Andr Plaisterer in Portsburgh and Jean FERGUSON acknowledged their irregular marriage, submittd to Discipline and payd the usual marriage Dues. May 9th HENDERSON Joseph Sailor & Residenter on Leith Walk Side and Margt MATTHEW there Daur to the deceased Jn Matthew Mert in Dollar gave up their names for Proclamations of Banns Matrimonial. Jas Oliver Wright upon Leith Walk attests the Willingness of the Woman for these Banns being published and that both Parties are single unmarried Persons and w.out the Degrees of Consanguinity. In testimony hereof he subscribes this entry. James Oliver FARQUHAR Jno. (?late) Mert. in Portsoy now Residenter in Potterrow and Jenny OGSTON Daur to Jno. Ogston late Mert. in Frazerburgh Residenter there gave up their names for Proclamations of Banns Matrimonial; Douglas Menzies Shoemaker in Potterrow attests the Willingness of the Woman for the Banns Matrimonial being published and that they are single unmarried Persons and w.out the Degrees of Consanguinity:In testimony hereof he subscribes this entry. Douglas Menzies

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Hello list. Thank you all of you who respond to my latest posting. I now have some good ideas to work on and a few kind souls have offered to do a little fossicking around for me in the readily available records. This is very hearten and very much appreciated. Each of you will soon receive a personal reply to answer your questions The male line being researched is Cleghorn, with the attached female lines. We have some records of the family going back to 1737 for the marriage of Thomas Cleghorn and Jean Broun in Drumelzier Peebles. (We don't have any information about Jean yet) It looks like there was a movement of the family in the 1780/90s, and we are now trying to figure out where they all went. Some we know went to other parishes in Peebles others to Edinburgh and later on to the Americas. Later in the 1890s several from Peebles ended up in New Zealand and we suspect others went to Australia. At the moment there are too many gaps in our records to bring all of the data into one family tree. So once again thank to all the kind people who have shared there thoughts with us. Regards Greg in Raumati New Zealand

Greg, Have you tried the Old Parochial Records (OPRs) on CD-ROM or fiche at your closest family history library? They have the Births/Christenings & Marriages for each shire of Scotland. Patricia, Vic. Aust. -----Original Message----- From: Kay and Greg Blackburn <kayandgregb@paradise.net.nz> To: SCT-EDINBURGH-L@rootsweb.com <SCT-EDINBURGH-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Monday, 6 August 2001 1:59 Subject: [EDB] What should I do next >Hello List, > >It looks like I must have asked for mission impossible with my posting of >last week. I wrote asking for a look up for details of parents for a >CLEGHORN/NISBET marriage on 27 Feb 1827 in Edinburgh Parish. > >The IGI is my source for this marriage. Yes I could try Scots Origins, but >I shudder at the cost from New Zealand. Our dollar buys about 26/27p. So >could SKS give advice to this cash strapped soul on the other side of the >world, on where to go or what to do now? > >Regards Greg in Raumati New Zealand >

Does anyone know of Isabella MASON b abt 1828? Or her father, Samson MASON, or her husband, George LEITCH She married George LEITCH at St Cuthberts in 1852. The marriage record says her father was the late Samson Mason of Causewayside, Edinburgh, Scotland. I have looked at the 1841 & 1851 census’, but have not found them. George & Isabella emigrated to Australia in late 1852. George was the son of Andrew & Isabella LEITCH. I guess they were from Edinburgh, but I don’t know. At some point there should be a connection to Kincardine, possibly Marykirk. Records say that Isabella was related to the AIKENHEAD family in Marykirk. Regards Steve Nethercote Melbourne, Australia

Beth: Black, in "The Surnames of Scotland," shows the two names as quite distinct. On the other hand, he mentions the "clan Teir [McIntyre]." I would suggest you use the IGI as a source of clues, but don't put a lot of trust in the data. I've seen some whopping errors in it. Richard Robertson richrob4@home.com http://members.home.net/richrob4/index.htm

George Willison made a mint as a portraitist in India and London, and retired with the swag to live in Edinburgh. Willison died in April 1797, aged 56, and was buried in Cannongate Kirkyard, having spent the last thirteen or so years of his life painting in his native city. He is said to have had a daughter, Mariann, who married Lt Col Charles MACQUARIE of the Mull family and had by him five children before she died in September 1828. My questions are: Who did George Willison marry, and when & where? Where and when was Mariann born? Did Mariann have any siblings - and if so, what were there vital details? Regards Don Montague

Hello i am new to this list and am researching my g.grandmother's family. Her name was Wilhelmina SUTHERLAND and she was born in 1839 in Trinity College Parish, Edinburgh. Her parents were George SUTHERLAND (painter) and Barbara DOW(B)IE (b.1804 in Dysart, Fife). Barbara's parents were Robert DOWIE and Anne GOWAN. Can anyone supply me with any additional information, or possibly are connected to the above. Thanks very much. Deborah

I am new to the list. My particular interest is that my gg grandparents, John & Elizabeth DONALD were living in Edinburgh from about 1859-68. He was a sergeant in the Royal Artillery. It is believed he was a warden in the military prison there. Their daughter, Minnie Donald was born in 1866-7. Could someone please suggest how this info could be confirmed. For instance, if the 1861 Census is indexed, how could this be referenced. Rhoda Oz

Hello Listers, I am new to this list and I am currently researching the following family. James Rutherford born 16.7.1837, Galashiels married 16.4.1861 Edinburgh to Susannah Boyd. They are my Great, Great Grandparents.They had 8 children. They were Robert, George (my great grandfather), Susannah, John, betsy Allison, James Oliver, Mary Jane and Oliver. James Rutherford moved to Edinburgh before the 1861 census along with his parents Robert Rutherford and Elisabeth Oliver, and 3 of his brothers , John, George and Oliver and his sister Helen. They were all married in Edinburgh. John married Isabella Sinclair, there were 9 chidren. George married Gloriannah Stirling Aitchison, no children. Oliver married Mary Marston, no children. Oliver was a lawyer in Edinburgh. Helen married John Fenwick Buchanan and I only know of 2 children at this time. My 2x Great grandfather James died 26.9.1877 Edinburgh and his wife Susannah died 19.6.1915 South Leith. James's 2 older brothers remained in Roxburghshire. Robert born 4.1.1829 Maxton married Margaret Storie, there were 9 children . Thomas was born 16.8.1830 Maxton, he is proving to be difficult to find. Is there anyone out there who is researching these families or are there any descendants still living in Edinburgh. James's son George came out to New Zealand circa 1889 and settled here in Lyttelton, New Zealand after his marriage to Margaret McDougall in 1891. Regards Dianne Dixon, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Hello List, It looks like I must have asked for mission impossible with my posting of last week. I wrote asking for a look up for details of parents for a CLEGHORN/NISBET marriage on 27 Feb 1827 in Edinburgh Parish. The IGI is my source for this marriage. Yes I could try Scots Origins, but I shudder at the cost from New Zealand. Our dollar buys about 26/27p. So could SKS give advice to this cash strapped soul on the other side of the world, on where to go or what to do now? Regards Greg in Raumati New Zealand

Dear Listers I have been researching my own BORTHWICK family for a few years now but recently had a moment of great madness and registered to do a One Name Study! Hence this message to all the areas where I believe there are BORTHWICKS, with apologies for duplications to those on multiple lists. I have a Borthwick site at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~anncarson/ where, aside from information about my own family, I am posting all the Borthwick information I have collected and have been generously given by others - mostly email friends I have met via these Rootsweb lists. I would love to hear from anyone on these lists with a BORTHWICK in their family. I would also be grateful for any BORTHWICK information at all that people are willing to share with other researchers by posting it. There is a site map but if it is too time-consuming to look through my site to see what is missing (heaps!) I would be happy to tell you by email whether I do or don't have any information you may be able to share. Many thanks are due to listers for their help with information that I've posted on the site. In particular I'd like to thank Jane Kelly, Richard Keltie, Judy Olsen, Graechen, Meg Greenwood, Allan Mitchell, Pam Hamlyn, Allan Steel and Maurice French but so many other generous people have helped in various ways and for every bit of information I am extremely grateful. Gradually the emails are now coming in from BORTHWICK descendants who have found their ancestors somewhere on my site - just what makes it all worthwhile! Best wishes to all Ann Carson (Sydney, Australia) annmacarthurc@ozemail.com.au Researching in Scotland (1700-1850s - all over Scotland, but for my own family Lanarkshire, Dumfriesshire, Midlothian, Peeblesshire, Stirling): ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ B O R T H W I C K (descendants of John Borthwick & Elizabeth Dinwoodie of Kirkpatrick Juxta, Moffat, Tweedsmuir, Drumelzier, Biggar) B R O W N (Robert & Jessie, m. Anderston 1867) D I N W O O D I E (Dumfries) L A I N G (Denny, Stirling) L I L L I E (Biggar, Glasgow) Mc (K) N I G H T (Moffat, Glasgow), M E I K L E (Tradeston, Anderston, Hutchesontown) P A T E R S O N (Lanark, Liverpool ENG) Visit my Borthwick website: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~anncarson/

Is this the correct list for researching a family at Arbroath, if not which one? The names I am interested in are William and Mary WHITE (ne Mary RATT) (husbands occupation farmer). I know only that they were in Arbroath in 1840 as their son (also William) was born there in this year. Thank you Margaret - Australia

If you go to the Rootsweb Message Board and search under Kinghorn you should find a Robb thread at about no. 121. Hope this helps. Sheena ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ronald Legg" <leggp@ap.com.au> To: <SCT-EDINBURGH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2001 8:53 PM Subject: [EDB] ROBB/BALLINGALL/CLARK/SCOTLAND/GLEN/LECKIE/CAMPBELL > Is there anyone researching the families of the following parents: > > John ROBB b. 1833 m. Agnes LECKIE 1858, St. Kilda, Vic. Aust. > Jessie (Janet) ROBB b. 1835 m. John CAMPBELL ditto > David ROBB b. 1837 m. Janet SCOTLAND (2) Marion GLEN > James b. 1839 m. Frances Hay CLARK 1861, Edinburgh > George b. 1841 m. Cecilia BALLINGALL 1869, Markinch, Fife. > > All of the ROBBs were b. Kirkcaldy, Fife. David & James were printers in > Edinburgh & George, a schoolteacher in Edinburgh & Stirlingshire (where he > died). > > Would be pleased to hear from any descendants & share, > > Patricia, Vic. Australia > > ______________________________

Dear List Here is an outline of my THOMSON family. Does anything look familiar to anyone? Best regards Jane (Queensland, Australia) Descendants of John THOMSON 1 John THOMSON .. +Janet LEWIS Married: 1 June 1791 in in Lasswade / 22 July in Liberton, Midlothian, Scotland. .......... 2 Mary THOMSON b: 13 May 1792 in Duddingston, Midlothian, Scotland. .......... 2 Winnifred THOMSON b: 20 October 1794 in Duddingston, Midlothian, Scotland. .............. +Alexander KAY Married: 26 February 1827 in St Cuthberts, Edinburgh, Scotland. ...................... 3 Alexander KAY b: 6 June 1827 in Edinburgh, Scotland. .......... 2 James Campbell THOMSON b: 30 August 1796 in Duddingston, Midlothian, .............. +Isabella RUTHERFORD b: Abt 1807 Father: Richard RUTHERFORD Mother: Joan HUNTER ...................... 3 Richard Rutherford THOMSON b: 2 April 1831 in Edinburgh, Scotland. .......................... +? DUNBAR b: September 1829 in Wick, Caithness, Scotland. Married: 27 December 1855 Edinburgh, Scotland. Father: William DUNBAR Mother: Elizabeth DAVIDSON ...................... 3 Joan THOMSON b: 5 November 1834 in Edinburgh, Scotland. ...................... 3 George Lewis THOMSON b: 11 April 1837 in Edinburgh, Scotland. ...................... 3 James THOMSON b: 15 May 1840 in St Cuthberts, Edinburgh, Scotland. .......................... +Margaret CURRIE b: Abt 1845 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Married: 31 July 1863 Edinburgh, Scotland. Father: Archibald CURRIE Mother: Christina MURRAY ...................... 3 Alexander THOMSON b: 4 September 1842 in Edinburgh, Scotland. ...................... 3 Lewis THOMSON b: 3 May 1846 in Edinburgh, Scotland. ...................... 3 Janet THOMSON b: September 1849 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Dear Listers, I am new to this list and would like to post the names I am researching on behalf of my husband as follows:- ANDERSON - Thomas b1829 Roslyn, Lasswade, Edinburgh. listed with his family in the 1881 census with his family residing at 11 Summerside Place, Edinburgh St Cuthberts. His parents are believed to be William & Janet ANDERSON from Old Pentland, Lasswade. JOHNSTONE - Jessie Scott Johnstone b1844 Pentland, Lasswade, Edinburgh who married Thomas Anderson, and whose pareents were Robert Johnstone and Janet Scott. Any information on either of these two families would be much appreciated. Many thanks in advance June McNeil

Thank you to everyone who helped me in my search! This has given me a direction now. Janis Currie South Africa

Hello List Could S.K.S please tell me how to contact records now to obtain a birth certificate from England or Scotland. It used to be St. Catherines House I believe but has changed. I need the e-mail address as well if possible please. I am in New Zealand and may have to use surface mail. Thank you Dennis Catley denniscatley@paradise.net.nz Margaret & Dennis Catley Hastings Hawkes Bay New Zealand