Hi, Can anyone assist me. I have tried using IGI and LDS site and have had no success. I am trying to locate births from John MacDonald and Janet Maclaren. They had twelve children, eight boys, four girls. One was killed during WW1, Godfrey. This is what I have to date: 1. John MacDonald b. 1853 Janet Maclaren b.? 2. Godfrey MacDonald b. 1885 d. 1915 3. Norman MacDonald b. 1902 That's all I have I'm afraid. I can't even find these two. Any help would be appreciated. Regards, Brett Prentice Brisbane, Australia

I don't know about Colin, but I'm here and I'm researching Edinburgh BROWNs! David Brown Burnley, Lancs

Hi Listers, I was wondering if anyone can recall the names of the Big Bands that played in the Palais de Dance, Fountainbridge, in the early 1950's. Was Joe Loss one of them? Cheers Agnes

Just wondering if there's a Colin Brown from Ilkley who's researching Edinburgh Brown's on this list please? Thought I'd just check before snail mailing him! -- Best Wishes Angela<boon.bluecats@ntlworld.com> Pettistree Homepage http://www.pettistree.suffolk.gov.uk/

Hi, I'm looking for any descendants of the following: 1. Godfrey McDonald & Elizabeth Montgomery 2. Murdoch McDonald & Elizabeth McLeod 3. John McDonald & Janet McLaren 4. Norman McDonald b.1902 Edinburgh?? 5. Godfrey McDonald KIA WW1 (these two are brothers) Other family members of Godfrey and Elizabeth McDonald moved to Australia in 1854 but all of the above remained in Scotland. Thanks, Brett Prentice Brisbane,

Hi Listers Many of you will know of this site, but it's so useful and interesting, I thought that it would be worth sharing! It's the Statistical Account of Scotland site at Edina. Don't be put off by the 'Statistical' title. The Accounts (1791-99 and 1845) are descriptions of Parishes all over Scotland. Written usually by the Parish Minister, they give a sometimes vivid account of life at the time. Sorry if I'm teaching my Granny to suck eggs! Jim Cairns

What is the URL for the site Bill McKenzie Subject: [EDB] Statistical Account of Scotland Hi Listers Many of you will know of this site, but it's so useful and interesting, I thought that it would be worth sharing! It's the Statistical Account of Scotland site at Edina. Don't be put off by the 'Statistical' title. The Accounts (1791-99 and 1845) are descriptions of Parishes all over Scotland. Written usually by the Parish Minister, they give a sometimes vivid account of life at the time.

Hello Listers Im looking for the parents of a 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. Any info on the parents of the first listed would be greatly appreciated. J.McComb

Hello, Although this is my first posting to this list, I am familiar with the Aberdeenshire List and have found it invaluable. I believe that I have located a possible new family link, as my Birnie family to this point has been located in Aberdeenshire. Hopefully there may be a list member who could offer some assistance. On the 1881 Edinburgh New North, census I have located David M. (Mitchell) Birnie, age 41, born in Glasgow abt. 1840. David Birnie was a Brass Founder Finisher. I have been unable to locate his parents and am hopeful that someone may be able to offer additional information. David Birnie married Helen (Ellen) Affleck McLaren, July 03, 1863, in Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian. To my knowledge they had eight children. I am concentrating on one son, Edward Birnie b. 19.08.1867, who married Isabella Skilling, June 05.1891, in Glasgow. Any assistance would be most graciously received. Regards, Linda Adam Ontario, Canada

Hi Colin, Don't know if this is of any interest to you, I was looking in the St Cuthberts 1851 Census and came across a William Ogilvie (different spelling) he was a visitor aged 22 and occupation as writer to signets general. Born Ans/Dundee. I remembered your posting. Robina, Bris. Aus. ----- Original Message ----- From: Colin Darby <colnet@optusnet.com.au> To: <SCT-EDINBURGH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, March 12, 2001 9:16 AM Subject: [EDB] OGILVY"S 1799 > To Researches, > > With the help of a Kind Lister who found for us four OGILVY'S which do appear to be ours; they are William Spence OGILVY b 28/12/1806, Catharine OGILVY b 16/12/1808, Thomas Davidson OGILVY b 1/10/1813, and Catharine Ogilvy b 7/3/1811. showing their Father David OGILVY and mother Catharine Mrs SPENCE. We have a David OGILVY (painter of Edinburgh) who was married in 2/7/1801 in Edinburgh to Catharina SPENCE (Catharina's father John SPENCE painter of Edinburgh). From this marriage we have their son David OGILVY (my Great Great Grandfather) born 16/6/1804 (who did law at the Signet Edinburgh) It is logical that the other four found are ours! > Does Some Kind Soul have an Edinburgh Census to check for this period to see if the above and advise us of the listing? > > We seem to be at a stand still and any help would be appreciated > Regards, > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.237 / Virus Database: 115 - Release Date: 7/03/2001 > > > ==== SCT-EDINBURGH Mailing List ==== > Need mail list help? Contact Carol Hepburn at chepburn@uswest.net > >

Hi Margaret, Catherine Hunter m.s. Murray died in 1888 age 70 years - her parents names are Robert Murray and Catherine KERR. According to the 1861 Catherine Murray was 45 and the 1871 census she was 53 - both say she was born in Edinburgh and I think she had a sister called Isabella. There is a marriage for Catherine KERR and Robert Hunter dated 29 Dec 1807 at Dalmeny West Lothian in the Scottish Church Records and I've ordered the film. Any connection? Cheers Agnes

Do these McCallums fit in to your tree? Can anyone tell me any more about them? Descendants of Unkown McCallum 1 Unkown McCallum 2 jAMES McCallum b: Abt. 1867 in PORTOBELLO d: 7 June 1950 in Burntisland ... +Isabella Jupp Armstrong b: 30 June 1866 in LEITH m: in EDINBURGH d: 14 September 1936 in burntisland 3 Margrat McCallum d: 24 September 1960 .... +James Cunningham b: 20 March 1891 in edinburgh? m: 31 December 1913 d: 8 May 1918 3 Isabella McCallum .... +James Whitelaw 3 Archie McCallum .... +CATHIe Unknown 3 Annie McCallum b: in LEITH .... +JOHN MCPHAIL 2 John McCallum ... +MARY UNKNOWN 3 Archie McCallum 3 Jemima McCallum 2 Margaret McCallum many thanks Irene M cunningham

Could SKS please advise the telephone and fax numbers plus e-mail address (if they have one) for the GRO Scotland. Thanking you in anticipation............... Brian Matthews (NZ)

Hi Could someone with access to the 1841 census for Castlebarns Edinburgh, please please please do a lookup for me for the occupants at 7 Spence's Place,Castlebarns, Edinburgh I would be so very greatfull for the help. Thankyou jkay. Researching SIMPSON, NOTMAN, WATSON, WALKER, MORRISON, GIRDWOOD, PENNY/PENNIE, HUGHES, YOUNG, GREENSHIELDS, PATON, MUIR, WHITELAW, REID,GILROY, CAMERON, Scotland GREENFIELD,MURPHY Ireland to Scotland

Brian, Have a look at http://www.nas.gov.uk Eileen

Hi Brian, I think maybe this is what you are looking for, I have used it to get certificates sent in by fax. They were very good. http://wood.ccta.gov.uk/grosweb/grosweb.nsf Sandra

In the course of reformatting my pc I lost the email address for Mr. Johnson who posted questions regarding Duncan Kerr b. 1785, Argyleshire who migrated to Alexandria, Ontario, Canada. Please reply to my email as I have more information. Thank you Mary Miller Ontario

Does anyone on the list remember the Y.W.C.A.at St James Square around 1945/50 Run by Mr and Mrs Masters?

I have the following marriage entry for my gggrandparents OPR Marriage Campbell/Carmichael Liberton 3rd Oct. 1851. James Campbell mason, and Jane Carmichael both residing in Burdiehouse in this parish have entered their names for proclamation in order to marriage. These parties being proclaimed accordingly, and no objections offered, were regularly married before witnesses. I am having trouble finding anything more out about James Campbell's birth, death, or parentage. James and Jeannie (Jane) had a daughter (Isabella Suttie MacGregor Campbell) born in Newburgh, Fife ca 1853. Jeannie remarried in 1857 to Thomas Braid in Newburgh. So I assume that James had to have died between 1852 and 1857. I am suspicious that Alexander Campbell and Joanna Richmond may be his parents, since they had a son James born 5 Dec 1826, Liberton Ferryside, Midlothian and he was Chr. 7 Jan 1827 Liberton, Midlothian -- but I have no proof. Could someone who has access to the MI's for the Liberton/Edinburgh area check to see if they have any info on my James Campbell, please? Any and all help greatly appreciated Respectfully Marsha Walker Stoney Creek, Ontario

Hi again jkay reread your message and think I should clarify that this address was not a single house but some kind of apartment block - in fact I think a kind of courtyard. Fact is, if someone did the lookup they would have to note down a long list of names, ages and occupations, most of which would have nothing to do with you! So you would not get many people willing to do that, its quite a lot of work. So you need to ask for a specific name unless there is a particularly reason for asking about the house or apartment. (By the way When posting messages it is a good idea to put the NAME in caps in the subject line - I nearly overlooked this one) Judy Copywriter@tesco.net searching BRIGHT, CRUMP, WHITEHEAD, WATKISS, SHORE, HOPE EDWARDS, WRIGHT (all Salop) INSKIP (Salop/Staffs), MARTIN (Staffs), MITCHELL (SCT and CHS/Lancs), SMITH, AITCHISON, THORBURN (all DFS), McRAE (Lewis/L'pool), HOWARTH (Lancs), OLSEN (N'way,L'pool), WESTON (Salop/L'pool), EDWARDS(Flint), and VIGGOR (CHS/L'pool/Salop) ---------- >From: jkay60@home.com >To: SCT-EDINBURGH-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: [EDB] Please help >Date: Tue, Mar 20, 2001, 8:53 am > > Hi > Could someone with access to the 1841 census for Castlebarns Edinburgh, > please please please do a lookup for me for the occupants at > 7 Spence's Place,Castlebarns, Edinburgh I would be so very greatfull for > the help. > Thankyou jkay.