Has anyone any knowledge of when John McKean, photographer at 1-5 Ferry Road had his business please? Doreen Baxter

Can anyone tell me if the name FARQUAR is pronounced FERCHER or similar in Scotland. I have a Farquar (Christian name) whose son was christened Fercher, and wondered if it was the same name spellled phonetically. Thanks for any help Beryl O'Gorman Greensborough Victoria Australia What's your story? Wordweavers Weaving your memories Weaving your stories http://www.wordweavers.net

Hi Beryl In my tree FARQUHAR has been spelled many different ways other than FARQUAR, FERCHER, FORKER. FORGUHAR, FORQUHAR, and probably many others. Many times names were spelled phonetically on birth and death certificates as well as census. Bev Phillips Markham Ontario Canada Beryl O'Gorman wrote: > Can anyone tell me if the name FARQUAR is pronounced FERCHER or similar in > Scotland. I have a Farquar (Christian name) whose son was christened > Fercher, and wondered if it was the same name spellled phonetically. > Thanks for any help > > Beryl O'Gorman > Greensborough Victoria Australia > > What's your story? > Wordweavers > Weaving your memories > Weaving your stories > http://www.wordweavers.net > > ==== SCT-EDINBURGH Mailing List ==== > Need mail list help? Contact Carol Hepburn at chepburn@uswest.net

Here's the Edinburgh Evening News on-line site: http://www.edinburghnews.com/ -- Best Wishes Angela<boon.bluecats@ntlworld.com> Pettistree Homepage http://www.pettistree.suffolk.gov.uk/

Hi Stephanie, Yes this paper does still exist and is available online at - www.edinburghnews.com However for back copies, you would have to contact the, Edinburgh Central Library, which hold back issues on microfilm, but I don't know how far back they go. Regards, James Motion Scotland. ----- Original Message ----- From: Stephanie Winnett <winnetts@bigpond.com> To: <SCT-EDINBURGH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: 13 May 2001 02:08 Subject: [EDB] Edinburgh Evening News 1914-18 > Does this paper still exist? Would there be a contact for archives? > Hoping someone can help. > Stephanie Foulis Buckner > > Perth > Western Australia > > > ==== SCT-EDINBURGH Mailing List ==== > Need mail list help? Contact Carol Hepburn at chepburn@uswest.net > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.250 / Virus Database: 123 - Release Date: 2001-04-18

Hello, does anyone have access to the 1871 census who could do a look up for me. Im looking for any and all KEMP names especially Alexander Kemp and his wife Ann. I have no address except that they were in the area of Carrington, Midlothian. If anyone can help I would be most grateful, I have the 1881 census CDs so can return the favor if anyone needs a look up. Sandra.

G'day Edinburgh, This is my first e-mail to this list, so hello from sunny Australia! My husband's gr-grandfather, George Mathieson, was born at 40 Jamaica Street on 24/9/1864. His father was also George Mathieson, a joiner and journeyman. Can anyone familiar with Edinburgh tell me what is built on 40 Jamaica Street now, please? Also, if anyone has access to the 1871 census, I would be grateful to know whether the family was there at the time. The family seems to have migrated - gr-grandfather turning up in South Africa in 1895 when he was married there. However, I am trying to trace the rest of the family, so any help would be much appreciated. The family, as I know it, is as follows: George Mathieson Head born 29/12/1837 Leslie, Fife Catherine Bottomley Wife born 3/1/1837 Dunfermline, Fife George Mathieson Son born 9/8/1860 Glasgow John M Son born 6/10/1861 Glasgow Janet M Dau born 24/5/1863 Edinburgh George David M Son born 24/9/1864 Edinburgh Margaret Deas M Dau born 1866 Edinburgh William M Son born 1868 Edinburgh James M Son born 1870 Edinburgh Robertson Balfour M Son born 1872 Edinburgh Many thanks, Dale Mathieson geodale@bigpond.com

Does this paper still exist? Would there be a contact for archives? Hoping someone can help. Stephanie Foulis Buckner Perth Western Australia

Hi listers, I have in my possesion a picture taken in 1906 of a family named McArthur. The picture shows the husband, wife, and three children. Since the picture was taken about 1906, 1 little boy is about 5 or 6, the next little boy looks about 3, and the baby on the mothers lap about 8 - 9 months is wearing a dress., so you can figure their birth years from the date of the picture. That's all it says about the name. But somewhere in my memory I remember my grandmother telling a story of her and her girlfriend (Name ?) looking in the jewelry store window and picking out rings for their beaus to buy. My grandfather bought the wrong ring - but her girlfriends beau, Alec bought the right ring. I guess that stuck with me because I became confused by the boyfriends names both being Alec. But both girls married their Alec's, I do know that. Possibly the man in the picture is Alexander McArthur - if this rings a bell with anyone - I would gladly send the picture on to you. Cathy

Today I received from an elderly cousin in Fla., letters sent to her mother in America from the family who stayed in Scotland. In one letter dated Dec.2, 1907 it is mentioned going up to Edinburgh for the Fat Stock Show. Whatever could that be? Truly a wonderful find these letters - as I learned of one family member who went to McKeesport, Pa., USA to find his fortune = it didn't happen, but not for lack of trying - and he finally went home to Scotland and served 4 years in the armed forces during WWl. Cathy

Hi! List, I came across this ite by accident and thought it may be of some interest to people who had ancestors who went from Scotland to NZ in 1861,it gives a full passenger list for the Lady Egidia. Eleanor http://istg.rootsweb.com/1800/ladyegidia18610128html

Dear Cathreine, A "Fat Stock Show" is a meeting of buyer and sellers of cattle. A cattle auction. In Texas this means cows and horses. Stephanie Falls Plano, TX Catherine Madigan wrote: > Today I received from an elderly cousin in Fla., letters sent to her > mother in America from the family who stayed in Scotland. > > In one letter dated Dec.2, 1907 it is mentioned going up to Edinburgh > for the Fat Stock Show. Whatever could that be? > > Truly a wonderful find these letters - as I learned of one family member > who went to McKeesport, Pa., USA to find his fortune = it didn't happen, > but not for lack of trying - and he finally went home to Scotland and > served 4 years in the armed forces during WWl. > > Cathy > > ==== SCT-EDINBURGH Mailing List ==== > Need mail list help? Contact Carol Hepburn at chepburn@uswest.net

Researching OGILVY **** **David OGILVY (Painter) of Edinburgh who married ** **Catharina SPENCE on 2nd July 1801 at Tolbooth Church Parish Edinburgh.** **John SPENCE (Catharina's father) John was a painter** David and Catharina had children as below; David Ogilvy born 1804 who did his apprenticeship at The Signet Law Firm Edinburgh starting on 26th July 1832, **William Spence OGILVY b 28/12/1806** **Catharine OGILVY b 16/12/1808** **Thomas Davidson OGILVY b 1/10/1813** **Catharine Ogilvy b 7/3/1811** We now at a standstill at the brick wall trying to locate or find the further details. The ** relates to family members we require information on** Any suggestions!!!!!! Regards --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.252 / Virus Database: 125 - Release Date: 9/05/2001

Hello Allan and Listers, Thanks for posting this site > http://www.axissolutions.co.uk/steilshistory.htm It was very interesting to read about Craiglockhart Poorhouse. I had no idea there had been a 'poorhoose' there! As a child, Glenlockhart Road was one of our 'haunts', we'd spend hours climbing Craiglockhart Hill on the right (walking from Colinton Road), the golfcourse was on the hill on the left. My grandfather spent the last year of his life at the 'Glenlockhart Old People's Home' ( as we called it) in 1960, he died in the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary in July 1961 ( well I remember that ghastly old place!) At the corner of Colinton Road and Glenlockhart Road the big old building shrouded by huge trees and a winding driveway was, what we knew as, 'The Convent' ( now Napier University, I believe). Nuns would walk sedately all the way down Craglockhart Avenue in their heavy black habits ( scaring the life out of me sometimes) their faces barely visible behind the vales and hoods! Thanks for jogging my memory! Cheers from NZ, Maureen ANDERSON LAWSON POOL in Liberton Gladsmuir Leith & Edinburgh > Many thanks to all who have replied to my queries about 144 Comiston Road and 64 Canongate. > > It's now confirmed that 64 Canongate was (and perhaps still is?) Queensberry House. > > My information on the Comiston Road address being a poorhouse was got by entering the address in Google. If you enter "poorhouse comiston" you get a few more hits. More than that I don't yet know. > > The Craiglockhart poorhouse, though, was a different place - originally in Poorhouse Road, later changed to Glenlockhart Road; see > > http://www.axissolutions.co.uk/steilshistory.htm > > and > > http://www.ebs.hw.ac.uk/STREETS/part2/g.htm > > I too would like to know if they kept any records that are still available. Perhaps the Lothian Health Authority might have some. Anybody know? > > Cheers > > Alan >

Hello Everyone, I have a Robertson in my family and I was wondering if anyone would have soem information. My grandmother is Pearl Robertson born March 3 1897 in 29 West Port Edinburgh, District of St. George. I'm not sure if the 29 West port is a street address. Anyway, she had a brother Peter who I'm told was younger but I don't know when he was born. Her parents where Peter Robertson and Ellen Clarkston. Do any of these names ring a bell? As far as the address goes.. I assume the ditrict of St. George is in the city of Edinburgh and the 29 West Port (as I have already said) is a street address? Thanks. Kent Stienburg Ontario Canada

Hi all Edinburgh Listers, I am looking for any advice,pointers or help on how I should go about tracking down any living relations of an ancestor.I am a descendant of an Alexander Strachan(my Grandfather)Born 4/3/1879 at 12 Forbes street Edinburgh son of John Strachan and Catherine Longmuir. Alexander was one of nine children however he died young of TB in 1913 and his wife Christina Forbes(my Grandmother)somehow managed to lose contact with all of the Strachan side.I would be ecstatic if you could put me in contact with,or even point me in the right direction on how to make contact with any descendants of Alexanders eight known siblings. The following is the most relevant information I have, and as I say any advice on how to proceed would be most welcomed. I should say I'm living in Ireland so quick visits to Edinburgh are out! John Strachan(Great Grandfather) b 29/1/1836 Dunnichen Forfar, d 12/05/1913 at 13 Jeffrey St Edinburgh. He was a tailor and at 162 Pleasance St Cuthberts Edinburgh when he married Catherine Longmuir 5/6/1860.(She died 5/8/1912 at 13 Jeffrey Street) On the 1881 Census they at 8 St Leonards lane Edinburgh occupation given as Tailor and Cloth shrinker. I have sent for the 1891 census via Origins where they are still in the Canongate Edinburgh and probably at the same address. I remember visiting the area some 20 odd years ago before they pulled the tenemants down and seeing a Tailors shop front with the Strachan name on it but no proof it was my relation. Anyone out there with an Edinburgh Directory see Stachan the Tailors around the Canongate or indeed anything relevant on these other addresses? They had nine children. Elizabeth b 15/05/1859,Kirkden Forfar.on 81 Census at 2 St Margarets Rd St Cuthberts,unmarried, occ Domestic servant. She was the informant on her fathers death cert in 1913,her married name the given as Elizabeth Pettigrew.I have sent for(via Origins)for the most likely marriage to a James Pettigrew in 1888 Canongate Edinburgh.I can also most likely see them on the 1891 Census(Origins outline info)in Leith North with a son Gavin b Abt 1890. James b 18/02/1862,Edinburgh on 81 Census at 8 St Leonards Edinburgh, unmarried, occ Jeweller (Salesman) George b 23/02/1864,Edinburgh on 81 Census at 8 St Leonards Edinburgh, unmarried occ Blacksmith (App) I found via Origins his marriage on 22/8/1890 to Minnie Williamson, occ still Blacksmith and he was at 120 Plesance, Edinburgh.She was Domestic at 34 Georges sq. HelenAgnes b 25/05/1866,Edinburgh most likely on 81 Census at 22 West Mayfield St Cuthberts as domestic servant. Catherine b 26/10/1868,Edinburgh on 81 Census at 8 St Leonards Edinburgh, William b 12/08/1871,Edinburgh on 81 Census at 15 St Leonards Edinburgh(with my GG Grandfather George) David c 1876,Edinburgh on 81 Census at 15 St Leonards lane Edinburgh(with my GG Grandfather George) Joan c 1878,Edinburgh on 81 Census at 8 St Leonards lane, Edinburgh. Alexander(my Grandfather)b 04/03/1879,Edinburgh on 81 Census at 8 St Leonards, d 10/12/1914. Apart from the likely marriage of Elizabeth to James Pettigrew and George to Minnie Williamson I am unaware of any other marriages,children,addresses or death dates of the others. Only Alexander,Joan,David and William still seem to be living with the parents (John and Catherine)on the 1891 Census. How to proceed???? Ronnie Strachan Waterford,Ireland(Ex Kilmarnock)

Many thanks to all who have replied to my queries about 144 Comiston Road and 64 Canongate. It's now confirmed that 64 Canongate was (and perhaps still is?) Queensberry House. My information on the Comiston Road address being a poorhouse was got by entering the address in Google. If you enter "poorhouse comiston" you get a few more hits. More than that I don't yet know. The Craiglockhart poorhouse, though, was a different place - originally in Poorhouse Road, later changed to Glenlockhart Road; see http://www.axissolutions.co.uk/steilshistory.htm and http://www.ebs.hw.ac.uk/STREETS/part2/g.htm I too would like to know if they kept any records that are still available. Perhaps the Lothian Health Authority might have some. Anybody know? Cheers Alan

Queensberry House was (is?) at 64 Canongate. The whole area around has been demolished to make way for the new Scottish Parliament building. Hopefully Queensberry House still stands and perhaps has been incorporated into the building? At present, I cannot find any information on 144 Comiston Road. There are no entries for that number inthe directories I have looked at. Stuart. Alan Baillie wrote: > > Can anyone tell me whether 64 Canongate was the address of Queensberry House? > > And whether the poorhouse at 144 Comiston Road in the 1920s was the same one as the poorhouse in Craiglockhart in the 1870s? > > Many thanks > > Alan Baillie > > ==== SCT-EDINBURGH Mailing List ==== > Need mail list help? Contact Carol Hepburn at chepburn@uswest.net

Here are some Marriages ~"KEY: GU = Glen Urquhart; [M] Married ; {W} witnesses All marriage were performed by Angus Macrae, Minister; - (unless noted)" Date Name of Male Profession Place of Residence [M] Name of Female Residence Where {W}Names of Witnesses <A HREF="http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/bryanfkeddy/marriages.html">Glen Urquhart Marriage Register</A> <-Aol Users http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/bryanfkeddy/marriages.html Examples: 14/09/1866 Malcolm Fraser - Farmer Kiltarlity [M] Margaret McLean Glen Urquhart at "GU, Balbeg" 07/12/1866 John McCallum Labourer Kilmorack [M] Mary Grant GU at "GU, Milton" 21/12/1866 John McFie Merchant "GU, Milton" [M] Ann Kennedy GU at "GU, Coilty side" 08/03/1867 John McDonald Farmer "GU, Balbeg" [M] Ann Fraser GU at "GU, Balnaglaic" 03/05/1867 Donald Tulloch Labourer "GU, Kirkhill" [M] Christy McDonald GU at "GU, Mill of Tore" 06/06/1867 Donald MacKenzie Farmer "GU, Achtemarrach?" [M] Eliza McMillan GU at "GU, Achnababan" 21/06/1867 Alexander McDonald Labourer Glenmoriston [M] Jane McLean GU at "GU, Drumnadrochit" 26/07/1867 Hugh McDonald Farmer "GU, Gartalie" [M] Catherine Fraser GU at "GU, Gartalie" 10/12/1867 John Amos Farmer "Gairloch, Sheildaig" [M] Mary McDonald GU at "GU, Kerrowgear" 26/12/1867 John Shaw Shepherd "Kiltarlity, Cudrach" [M] Catherine McIntosh GU at "Kiltarlity, Buntait" 31/12/1867 Donald McLean Farmer "GU, Upperton" [M] Janet McMillan GU at "GU, Strathnacro" 16/01/1868 Alexander MacKenzie Shoemaker "GU, Achtemarrach" [M] Ann McDonald GU at "GU, Drumnadrochit" 20/02/1868 Donald Fraser Farmer "GU, Garbeg" [M] Catherine Fraser GU at "GU, Balnain" 12/06/1868 Peter Grant Labourer "GU, Badcaul" [M] Mary McMillan GU at "GU, Balmacaan" 08/09/1868 Donald Grant Labourer Kiltarlity [M] Mary McPherson GU at Kiltarlity 30/12/1868 James Johnstone Labourer Petty [M] Margaret Ross GU at "GU, Balnain" 30/12/1868 Malcom McLaren Labourer Stratherrick [M] Mary McDonald GU at "GU, Milton" 21/01/1869 Alexander McMillan Labourer Achanababan [M] Mary Fraser GU at "GU, Rhichraggan" 29/01/1869 John McDougall Tenant Upper Bunloit [M] Isabella McDonald GU "GU, Upper Bunloit" 29/01/1869 Alexander Cameron Labourer Balmacaan [M] Janet McIntosh GU at "GU, Balmacaan" 01/06/1869 Duncan Fraser Tenant "Dibaig, Gairloch" [M] Catherine McDonald Applecross at "Dibaig, Gairloch" 25/06/1869 Donald McIntosh Gamekeeper Lochrosque [M] Rebecca Thomson "Conon, Ross-shire" at Conon 31/12/1869 John McDonald Farm Servant "Leick, Fort Augustus" [M] Janet Fraser Fort Augustus at Leick 21/01/1870 Alexander Munro Labourer Inverness [M]Helen Grant GU at "Strone, GU" 20/01/1870 William MacKenzie Mason Achtemarach [M] Margaret Chisholm GU at Upper Bunloit 16/12/1870 James Campbell "Grieve, Borlum" GU [M] Mary McDougall GU at Borlum Bridge 23/12/1870 Donald McDonald Shoemaker "Lenie, GU" [M] Catherine McIntosh GU at Upper Bunloit 23/12/1870 Donald Fraser Tenant Upper Gartalie [M] Ann McMillan GU at Gartalie 29/12/1870 John Urquhart Labourer Bunloit [M] Mary McLennan GU at Lenie 19/01/1871 Donald McIntosh Farmer Upper Bunloit [M] Margaret McDonald GU at Upper Bunloit 09/02/1871 William Cumming Mason Balnaglaic [M] Margaret McLean GU at Upperton 24/02/1871 James MacKenzie Labourer "Fearn, Ross-shire" [M] Alexandrina Grant GU at Achnasheen? 18/05/1871 John Fraser Labourer Upper Drumbuie [M] Margaret Cumming GU at Achtuie 26/05/1871 David MacKay Labourer Foderty [M] Ann McLean GU at GU 17/08/1871 Ewen Kennedy Shepherd Kilmonivaig [M] Betsy Fraser GU at GU 01/09/1871 James Gordon Smith GU [M] Eliza McDonald GU at "GU, Balbeg" (Marr. by Rev. Donald MacDonald) 07/12/1871 Alexander McDonald Labourer Kiltarlity [M] Christina Fouler GU at "GU, Balnain" 14/12/1871 John McIntosh Farmer GU [M] Janet Fraser GU at "GU, Lenie" ............. ~J.McComb-S.California-Researching Clan MacKintosh and Clan Chattan~Clan MacThomas Society of Scotland~

Here are some Baptisms ! (KEY: MR= Marriage Records ; MS= Maiden Surname; KSA= Kirk Session Appearance; GU= Glen Urquhart; FA = Fort Augustus; AM = Angus MacRae NOTES: Some Dates of Birth are given as e.g. 1/1/86 - but no day or month was given in register- original programme would not accept '?' or '0' so first day of month or year are given - notes on right state when this is the case .No Name of Child Father Mother Father's Occ. Born Place Baptised Min. Notes Other Refs) . <A HREF="http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/bryanfkeddy/baptisms.html">glenbaptisms </A> <-Aol Users http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/bryanfkeddy/baptisms.html (Examples:) 1 Catherine Fraser F Hugh Fraser Ann Fraser Farmer 06/05/1866 "GU, Upper Gartalie" 23/09/1866 AM 2 Marjory MacDonald F Kenneth MacDonald Mary MacMillan Labourer 15/01/1866 "GU, Balnain" 30/09/1866 AM 3 Alexander Fraser M Alexander Fraser Margaret Labourer 09/06/1866 "GU, Drumnadrochit" 01/10/1866 AM 4 Ann McIntosh F Duncan McIntosh Elizabeth McMillan Labourer 12/06/1866 "GU, 'Castle' Strone" 10/10/1866 AM 5 Catherine Cumming F Duncan Cumming Margaret Labourer 12/07/1866 "GU, Balnacraig" 10/10/1866 AM 6 James Fraser M James Fraser Rebekah* Farmer 23/09/1866 "GU, Lakefield" 23/10/1866 AM Sp.'Rebecca' in later records 7 John Ross M John Ross Joiner "GU, Lewiston" 26/10/1866 AM Details missing 8 Alexander MacMillan M John MacMillan Catherine Labourer 03/02/1866 "GU, Strathnacro" 27/10/1866 AM 9 May McIntosh F Andrew McIntosh Isabella Urquhart Labourer "GU, Bunloit" 29/10/1866 AM Details missing 10 Alexander McMillan M Dougald McMillan Ann Farmer "GU, Grantown" 05/11/1866 AM Details missing 11 Margaret McDonald F Donald McDonald Marjory McDonald Labourer 27/11/1865 GU 16/11/1866 AM KSA 12 Margaret Anderson F George Anderson Ann Smith 09/11/1866 "GU, Marchfield" 18/11/1866 AM 13 Duncan Cumming M Alexander Cumming Helen Labourer 08/08/1866 "GU, Milton" 21/11/1866 AM 14 Donald McDougall M Alexander McDougall Ann McDonald Farmer 26/10/1866 "GU, Lenie" 22/11/1866 AM 15 Margaret McDougall F Alexander McDougall Mary Black Farmer 09/06/1864 "GU, Lenie" 22/11/1866 AM ............................... ~J.McComb-S.California-Researching Clan MacKintosh and Clan Chattan~Clan MacThomas Society of Scotland~