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

Hello everyone, Further to Alan's listing regarding the above - I have a relative who died at 144 Coniston Road in 1924 but was unaware it was a poorhouse - until today (grin). Can Alan or anyone tell me anything about it and whether any records have been kept from it? I am guessing maybe at the Edinburgh City Chambers archives? Best wishes, Eileen in Hampshire

Are there any Edinburgh Hendersons out there that descend from these places? Edinburgh, Dunbar, Gladsmuir, Penston, or Alford Aberdeen? My ancestors seemed to have moved around a bit. I am trying to trace John Henderson who married Isabella Thomson. They had a son Robert ca 1828 Penston (Gladsmuir area) who married Christian/Christina Sandilandsin Edinburgh in 1850 and a daughter Elizabeth ca 1836 who married William Graham in Edinburgh in 1857 I am having trouble tracing other siblings or finding any info on these parents. Some of Robert and Christina's children were born in Dunbar, East Lothian and in Alford, Aberdeen Hope there is someone listening out there who can help. Best Wishes Marsha Walker Stoney Creek, Ontario

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My thanks to Jo, Julia, Jane, Russell and all the others who were kind enough to answer my query about kirk session records. In appreciation, Chris

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I am trying to find out if there are Kirk Session records for the parishes of Girthon, Kirkcudbright and Tongland in Kirkcudbrightshire and, if so, where they might be kept. They are not among those listed on the GROS website, but I read that most Kirk session records are at the National Archives of Scotland? Also, would someone please clarify if New Register House and General Register Office are one and the same. I will be coming to Edinburgh soon, and want to look at BMD. What other research facilities should I visit? Open to your recommendations. Thanks. Chris

Here's the Midlothian Local Studies Centre website address: http://www.earl.org.uk/partners/midlothian/local.html -- Best Wishes Angela<boon.bluecats@ntlworld.com> Pettistree Homepage http://www.pettistree.suffolk.gov.uk/

Has any Genealogical society by chance done any transcribing of tombstones in and about Edinburgh - if so are they located in a libray or some other public accessable location ? Our society has done so here - quite easy to do research at the library in the societies transcription books Joanne Bechard St. Thomas Ontario Canada

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~

I have been researching the CLARKs from the CANONGATE. 1790's is the furthest back, I would now like to 'branch out'. The surnames connected to the CLARKs are FERNIE, McCULLOCH, CATHIE, SOUTER, KEITH. Anyone recognise these names? REGARDS

My ancestors moved from Fife, Scotland to County Down, Ireland in 1740. Why would they leave Scotland to go to Ireland? Were there major political or economic troubles in Scotland around this time. What would be the most likely port that they sailed from being that they were from Fife? Were there ship passenger list preserved from that time period for such a short journey? Thanks, Robert

Interesting photos of the burial grounds of Edinburgh can be found at the following website: http://freespace.virgin.net/alan.wilson3/Gravesm.htm -- Best Wishes Angela<boon.bluecats@ntlworld.com> Pettistree Homepage http://www.pettistree.suffolk.gov.uk/

Does anyone have access to the 1891 census for Canongate, Edinburgh please? I'm interested in the name CATHCART BROWN who I know was in this parish at that time. Many thanks. -- Best Wishes Angela<boon.bluecats@ntlworld.com> Pettistree Homepage http://www.pettistree.suffolk.gov.uk/

Is there anyone on the list who is researching the McLAUGHLIN surname? My gggrandfather was born in Edinburgh about 1800, became a sailor and eventually moved to Canada and married there. Thanks for any help. Mildred in Lake Geneva, WI

Is anyone working on the KINLOCHs? I'm trying to find the parents of Barbara KINLOCH, spouse of Charles OLIPHANT, writer. Barbara was born about 1640. Charles was "of Langtoun," and all 14 of their children were born in Edinburgh Parish. Sir Francis KINLOCH, Lord Provost, Dean of Gild, etc. was a witness at the baptism of many of their children so I assume he is father, brother or uncle to Barbara, but I can't connect them. Any help greatly appreciated. Richard Robertson richrob4@home.com http://members.home.net/richrob4/index.htm

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Researching WM. ROSS (b. 1810 Nigg, Ross & Cromarty) and wife ANN ROSS (b. 1820 Kilmuir Easter, R&C). They were living in Edinburgh (Cannongate) by 1850. Had 5 kids: WM. - married MARY MC QUEEN (Smith); JOHN - no info on him; ANNIE - marr. JOHN CARNON (CARNOCHAN); CHRISTINA (my ancester) marr. JAMES O. MONTEITH; CATHERINE - marr. JOHN R. MONTEITH. The 3 girls all immigrated to USA by 1885. Their brother, WM., died EDN 1897. Also researching ANN's (b. 1820 - see 1st paragraph) brother, GEORGE ROSS (b. 1825 Kilmuir Easter, R&C) and wife CATHERINE MACKINTOSH. He died 1898 EDN. Any info will be appreciated. Laura

Sorry, should read "grandfather" of Marie Charlotte Carmichael STOPES. Robert.