I am looking for information on the daughters of Samuel Dickson/Dixon and Janet McNight. Samuel and Janet were married in Holywood, Dumfries, Scotland where their first daughter was born in 1795. They moved to Lochruttan, Kirk, Scotland after 1798 where the following were born. Mary Dickson 1802 Jean Smith Dickson 1810 Barbara Dickson 1812 - 1868 died at Chapmanlyes, Troqueer, Kirk., Scotland Elizabeth Dickson 1817 - 1855 Agnes Dickson 1819 After 1819 they moved to Troqueer Kirk., Scotland. In 1841 they lived at Kilnford Troqueer. Barbara, Elizabeth and Agnes where still living with their parents. Tom.

I am researching The Andrew Watt line. I know that he died in Kircudbright, Scotland in about 1849. He was married to a Hannah McKean who died the same year he did. He had a grandson named Wiliam Watt that was living with them during the 1841 census. William's mother was Martha Watt his father's last name was Dalrymple. Later in life he went by this name even though his mother and mother were not married. He was boarding with Sarah Dunbar in the 1881 census and was listed a a pauper fromerly a labourer he died of generic debility and old age. Also another granddaughter of Andrew's lived in Manchester or Preston, Lancshire, England and was born in about 1816 or there abouts. She married a John Moss Brandreth. One of their sons John Moss Brandreth is said to have gone to Australia and there found his grandfather James Watt. We had been told that James died in New Orleans, Louisana, U. S. A. In 1999 a Janelle, who was living in Australia contacted me with some information on the Andrew Watt line. I was neglectful and didn't write her back. Her E-Mail address was: [email protected] when I tried to write to her the other day the E-Mail came back. Does anyone know anything about her. I would like to contact her again. Thanks, Norma Chapin [email protected]

I have just discovered that my g-grandfather Thomas Payne was born in Kirkcudbrightshire on July 11, 1827. In my search I found that he went to Liverpool to work, was married to Sarah Cain who was born in England and immigrated eventually to Wisconsin. If anyone has ties or any information pertaining to either of them please contact me. Ken

Hello fellow listers, I would like to be in touch with anyone who knows anything about William DOUGLAS, b. 1610. He married Ann MATTLE and in 1640 emigrated with his wife and first two children to Gloucester, and then Boston, and then by 1659or 1660 settled in New London, CT. In a deposition to the governor of Boston, Ann MATTLE stated that she was from Ringstead, Northamptonshire, England. According to a Douglas researcher in England, it "appears" that William was born in Castle Douglas. My particular interest is in William and his ancestors. Can anyone give me help? Sources that I might use? I have all of William's descendents in the male line down to me, as well as the descendents of his siblings. I would be happy to share what I've got. Ed Douglass

Looking for info on Samuel MCGOWAN, ca 1846-1847 in the District of Kelton. Parents were William MCGOWAN and Elisabeth PARK. Would like info on siblings, parents, census info, etc. Any & all help would be appreciated!! Thanks, Mamie Rudd

I have for some time been doing research on a William CORRIE who married Isabella MAIN, both of Borgue. They were married in 1849 and came to New York City in about 1853-5. I have traced their ancestry back to the early 1700's in Kirkcudbrightshire and down to the present in America. However, when the couple came to America, they brought with them an illegetimate son also named William Corrie. This William was born 12 December 1845, was raised in New York City by his father and stepmother, served in the U.S. Civil War, and died in 1915 in Illinois. He married Annie Matilda BLACK and they had 6 children. I am seeking information on the mother of William CORRIE and any information on the children of William and Annie CORRIE. Thanks for your interest. Kent Tool

Researching the above referenced surnames - specifically William and Robert MacBURNIE from Colvend, Kirkcudbright who sailed to Prince Edward Island (PEI) from Galloway on the "Lovely Nelly" in 1774. I have seen it noted that William MacBURNIE married Grizzel HARRISON [daughter of David and Jennet (HENDERSON) HARRISON - this family is recorded as being from 'Haddon' (sic) and appears to have sailed on the same voyage to PEI as William and Robert MacBURNIE]; they spent only two years on PEI before moving to Halifax, Nova Scotia. They apparently had about 11 children (including David, William, Mary, James, Henry and Hugh). I have information regarding more recent generations of MacBURNIE's/McBURNIE's in the New Brunswick/Maine area, but have yet to make a distinct connection back to one of these gentlemen - but I suspect that the line I am researching goes back to William. Thank you, Karen Alterisio

Researching the above referenced surnames - specifically William and Robert MacBURNIE from Colvend, Kirkcudbright who sailed to Prince Edward Island (PEI) from Galloway on the "Lovely Nelly" in 1774. I have seen it noted that William MacBURNIE married Grizzel HARRISON [daughter of David and Jennet (HENDERSON) HARRISON - this family is recorded as being from 'Haddon' (sic) and appears to have sailed on the same voyage to PEI as William and Robert MacBURNIE]; they spent only two years on PEI before moving to Halifax, Nova Scotia. They apparently had about 11 children (including David, William, Mary, James, Henry and Hugh). I have information regarding more recent generations of MacBURNIE's/McBURNIE's in the New Brunswick/Maine area, but have yet to make a distinct connection back to one of these gentlemen - but I suspect that the line I am researching goes back to William. Thank you, Karen Alterisio

A friend of mine here in Australia that does not have Internet access has asked me to help him trace his antecedents. The family he is interested in is that of Ann Lewis born 1819 - d 1898 in Tongland and Robert Rain (Stonemason) of Dalbeattie - born 1810 in Rerrick died 1876. He has some informaiton on the descendents but believes that one of the family lines went to Manchester and would be interested in any details to continue his quest. My friend is part of the Rain family that moved to Australia. If any information is available could you please contact me. Regards Roy Nicholson Melbourne Australia

Hi Listers, Sandy Pittendreigh recently recommended a site to me that I found to be very interesting and informative. The accounts give you a sense of what it was like back in that time in history. It has very detailed and authentic Primary Source material about any Scottish Parish. This new site reproduces pages from the Old and New Statistical Accounts of Scotland-- not a very inspiring title, but that's what they were called when first written way back in 1790s the again in the 18 30s. In case your not familiar with these books --they were mostly written by Parish Ministers, sometimes assisted by local school masters, to give a detailed account of all the Scottish Parishes. It is the new joint Universities site at: <http://edina.ac.uk/cgi/StatAcc/StatAcc.cgi > You will get information of all the Parishes that Sandy has covered in his "D&G Churches and Graveyards" at: <http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~dfsgal/> Regards, Bob Bartleson San Jose, California

Lois wrote: > I am searching for any information on the McADAM family. Would SKS be able > to see if they are on the 1841 or 1851 census? Any other information would > be greatly appreciated too. > Samuel MCADAM > wife- Catherine GIBSON I was looking in the parish register indexes so I did a quick check. There is no trace of their marriage. Under the children's names below I have enterred their baptism info although only 4 are recorded. > children- Samuel MCADAM b about 1821 in Dunscore > James MCADAM b 1823 in Dunscore bap 10 Jun 1823 Dunscore, Dumfries > William MCADAM b 1829 Kirkunzeon bap. 27 May 1829 Glencairn, Dumfries > John MCADAM bap. 17 Mar 1831 Kirkgunzeon, Kirkcudbright > Agnes MCADAM b1836 bap. 6 Jun 1836 Kirkgunzeon, Kirkcudbright > Jessie MCADAM > Susan MCADAM > Jessie MCADAM m JAMES MCWILLIAM > Agnes MCADAM m John CARRICK in 1855 in Terregles 1881 Census Dwelling: 7 Kelvin St Census Place: Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland Source: FHL Film 0203656 GRO Ref Volume 644-8 EnumDist 9 Page 1 Marr Age Sex Birthplace John CARRICK M 46 M Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland Rel: Head Occ: Blacksmith Agnes CARRICK M 45 F Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland Rel: Wife Margaret CARRICK U 16 F Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland Rel: Dau Occ: Wool Weaver Mary WHITE M 23 F Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland Rel: Dau Agnes WHITE 4 F Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland Rel: G Daur John WHITE 2 M Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland Rel: G Son William WHITE 3 m M Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland Rel: G Son Cheers! Marcel McMORRAN ONE NAME STUDY http://www.ozemail.com.au/~msafier/McMorran/mcmorran.html -- Marcel Safier PO Box 539 Annerley 4103 Queensland Australia [email protected]

I am searching for any information on the McADAM family. Would SKS be able to see if they are on the 1841 or 1851 census? Any other information would be greatly appreciated too. Samuel MCADAM wife- Catherine GIBSON children- Samuel MCADAM b about 1821 in Dunscore James MCADAM b 1823 in Dunscore Jessie MCADAM William MCADAM b 1829 Kirkunzeon John MCADAM Agnes MCADAM b1836 Susan MCADAM Jessie MCADAM m JAMES MCWILLIAM Agnes MCADAM m John CARRICK in 1855 in Terregles Thanks, Lois Smith. Victoria, Canada. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2001 11:00 AM Subject: SCT-KIRKCUDBRIGHTSHIRE-D Digest V01 #5

I am new to this list and was wondering if anyone can help me, I am looking for any information at allon David Geddes b.1837 in Castle Douglas and emigrated to Guelph Ontario Canada in 1856 . thank you Chuck Stoakley

Hi Steve; The !841 census of Castle Douglas (Kelton Parish) finds Michael O'Neil, age 9, living at 200 King Street. Parents appear to be Phillip, 35, "licensed hawker", Ireland and Nancy, 30, Ireland. Other Children: Agnes,3; Bernard,11; Mary,6; and Phillip, 10 mths. Intriguingly, there is also a Jean O'neil, age 14 mths, living at 145 King Street, where there is also an Elizabeth McLearry, age 4 and a Robert Lindsay, age 6 mths and perhaps others. Hope that helps. Malcolm At 09:38 AM 02/01/2001 +0000, Steve Ecclestone wrote: >Hi All > >I was happily tracing my wife's O'NEILLs in Barrow-in Furness then >to my surprise they showed up in the 1881 census with a born >Scotland tag. A quick search has traced the family to Kelton where >her ancestor Michael O'NEILL was born in 1869. A trundle to >Familysearch located a marriage of Michael O'NEILL snr to Mary >WALLACE in 1855 in Kirkcudbright. > >There were 3 other children all born Kelton:- > >Margaret 1860/1 >James 1863/4 >William 1866/7 > >Mary had died before the move to England and there was an Ann >O'NEILL step-mother as wife in 1881. > >If this rings any bells out there I would be grateful for any tips and >hints. > >Many thanks in advance > >Steve >Steve Ecclestone >Norwich >Norfolk > > >============================== >Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 >Source for Family History Online. Go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB

Hi All I was happily tracing my wife's O'NEILLs in Barrow-in Furness then to my surprise they showed up in the 1881 census with a born Scotland tag. A quick search has traced the family to Kelton where her ancestor Michael O'NEILL was born in 1869. A trundle to Familysearch located a marriage of Michael O'NEILL snr to Mary WALLACE in 1855 in Kirkcudbright. There were 3 other children all born Kelton:- Margaret 1860/1 James 1863/4 William 1866/7 Mary had died before the move to England and there was an Ann O'NEILL step-mother as wife in 1881. If this rings any bells out there I would be grateful for any tips and hints. Many thanks in advance Steve Steve Ecclestone Norwich Norfolk

I am trying to locate info on a Photographer named S. W. BENNETT.I have a photo taken i think before 1940 and i have no idea who the couple are on it .The photo was found in my mothers things when she passed away.Not seeing any photos of her family i don't know if they are my grandparents. I'm not sure where this was taken either. Any help appreciated Johanna

I am a newbie to genealogy and get excited easy when I get information about my ancestors. I have been doing this for about 2 months. I really enjoy it and the people I have met. I live in Ontario, Canada. My family name was McClellan. I certainly don't mind helping anyone out who needs it. Sincerely, Barbara McClellan Sheppard

Hi I was just on Scotts Origins and found the marriage of Elizabeth Dinwiddie Dickson to Douglas Rogerson (Rodgerson). He signed his father inlaws death registration Rogerson but the 1881 census has it Rodgerson. In the 1881 census they lived at a farm called Cargenbank, Lochruttan and had a daughter Maggie Janet Rodgerson. Elizabeth's father Andrew Dickson also lived at Cargenbank but as a seperate entry on the census. There was an Inn at Cargenbank. Andrews family have been at Cargenbank since before 1841. In 1893 they lived at Chapmanleys, Troqueer according to Andrews death registration. I also found the death registration for Elizabeth Dickson, ( MS Dinwiddie ) in 1875, and the death of Marion Kissock ( MS Swan hopefully) in 1858 Is any body else looking for Swan, Dinwiddie, Rogerson, Kissock or Dickson from Lockruttan.

Some of you may get this more than once so I appoligise in advance,but I throught some might be interested .Last August- September my sister went to Scotland to find (without success) our family .While there she visited the Dalbeattie Cemetery and took photos of some graves hoping that I may be able to connect to our family.Out of the 21 photos I found my Great Grandparents grave.So I throught I would share the rest with you all and see if some could themselves find connections. Here are the names on each stone: 1. Hugh KERR - Husband Jean MARTIN - Wife John Martin KERR - Son Major William KERR -Son his wife Mary Johnston CROCKET 2.John KERR - Husband Margaret HULME - Wife Thomas Helme KERR - Son Margaret WILSON - Daughter Hugh KERR - Son William KERR - Son Jean Martin KERR wife of Richard COATES Mabel KERR Widow of Thomas COATSWORTH 3.Robert William KERR - Husband Maggie CLARK - Wife 4.Richard COPLAND - Husband Janet BROWN - Wife Mary COPLAND - Daughter Joseph COPLAND - Son Joseph COPLAND - Husband Janet COPLAND - Wife Richard COPLAND - Son Mary COPLAND - Daughter Robert COPLAND - Son Miqueen? (a little hard to make out ) - Son Helen COPLAND - Daughter Francis COPLAND - Son Private Robert COPLAND - Son 5.Thomas COPELAND - Husband Isabella CLARK - Wife Thomas COPELAND - Son Henrietta COPELAND - Daughter her husband Johnston HUME Robert HUME - Son Thomas HUME - Son his wife Agnes TOON Their Son Kenneth Johnston HUME 6.James BURNIE - Husband Ann CLARK - Wife 7.Thomas CARRUTHERS - Husband Jane McNISH - Wife John CARRUTHERS - Son 8.Robert CARSWELL - Husband Catherine CLARK - Wife 9.Samuel T. CLARK - Husband and son of a Maxwell CLARK( not on stone) Janet Jane MITCHELL - Wife Maxwell CLARK - Son ( Only one) 10.Robert A.HAMILTON - Husband Isabella CARRUTHERS - Wife Samuel HAMILTON - Son Frank HAMILTON - Son ( died in Infancy) 11.James CARRUTHERS - Husband Mary LITTLE - Wife John Little CARRUTHERS - Son 12.William CARRUTHERS - Husband Eliza SWAN - Wife Martha CARRUTHERS - Daughter her husband John C. CORSON 13.John CLARK - Husband Annie COLMAN - Wife 14.Hugh KERR - Husband Isabella RANKINE - Wife Elizabeth ( Bessie ) KERR - Daughter 15.John BROWN - Husband Margaret CURRIE - Wife Eliza Ann BROWN - Daughter 16.Alexander CLARK - Husband Janet JOHNSTONE - Wife George Gordon CLARK - Son 17.Robert RENNIE - Husband Lily KERR - Wife 18.James CLARK - Husband Ruth Helen ORPIN - Wife 2 daughters known Janes and Doris same photo different stone are : William Johnstone DUNN - Husband Elizabeth ROBERTSON - Wife 19.Harry V. CLARK - Husband of Isabella ROXBUGH ( Could be still living ) 20.John BROWN - Husband of Janet KIRK ( could be still living ) If anyone needs more info email me direct. [email protected] Johanna

Norma! William Burnie & Mary McGill's son John Burnie 1855, married one Jane Caldwell Watt-- (born 1858)-- in 1877 at Coylton Ayrshire, Her father was George C Watt and her mother Agnes Dick. Regards,James -----Original Message----- From: Norma Chapin <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: 16 January 2001 21:24 Subject: Fw: Watts of Kirkcudbrightshire > >----- Original Message ----- >From: Norma Chapin <[email protected]> >To: <[email protected]> >Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2001 9:11 AM >Subject: Fw: Watts of Kirkcudbrightshire > > >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: Norma Chapin <[email protected]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Sent: Friday, January 12, 2001 12:11 PM >> Subject: Watts of Kirkcudbrightshire >> >> >> > I am searching for information on a Andrew Watt who died at Waulkmill of >> Skyreburn, Anwoth, Kircudbriglhtshire. In the 7 June 1841 Census return >> for Anwoth I found the following: >> > Skyerburn (sic) Walkmill (sic) 7 June 1841 >> > Andrew Watt 74 Lint Millar etac. Born in Co. Kirkcudbright Yes >> > Hannah 76 Yes >> > Jannet 45 yes >> > Chas. 40 yes >> > Hannah NcNiel 9 yes >> > Wm. Watt e0 Wright I. yes or Y >> > John Dickson 45 Blacksmith yes >> > >> > Also on a Momunmental Inscription from New Register House: >> > By Margt. Brandreth of Preston in memorly of And. Watt died Skyreburn >> 5.12. 1849 (wife Hannah McKean 10.4. 1849) son Jas. died Australia 1858 >> daughter Mary, daughter Margt. D. 19.3. 1853 son Charles 20.3. 1863, >> Daughter Janet D. 1. E. 1867 aged 76. >> > >> > My great grandfather George D. Watt was born in Manchester, >> Lancashire, England. He had a sister Margaret who was born in Preston, >> Lancashire, England. According to the source information I have she had >ten >> children some or at least one went to Australia. >> > The son of Andrew Watt, James Watt was George and Margaret's father. >> According to what I had been told he went to America with a brother-in-law >> and died at New Orleans so the Monument is confusing. Unless he really >> didn't die in New Orleans but ended up in Australia and Margaret's child >or >> children found him. He was born in 1790 in Scotland. >> > I was not able to find any Andrew Watts or any of his children born >in >> Kirkcudbright so this is confusing too. >> > If anyone has any information on this line. Either Margaret >Brandreth >> or her children, or Andrew Watt please let me know it would be a big help. >> Or even Hannah McKean. I had thought that Andrew was married to a Jean >> Jamison in East Lothian, Scotland. Could he have married twice? I also >> have found a record of a James and Margaret Watt born in Aberdeenshire, >> Scotland in 1790 and 1787. This would fit the dates that my great great >> grandfather and his sister were born. >> > According to what I have found Andrew Watt would have been born in >> 1767 and Hannah 1765 >> > I found a Scottish Church Record for Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland that a >Ann >> McKean was chr. 10 Jan 1765 the daughter of William McKean and Jean >> Robertson. I wondered if this could have been the Hannah that Married >> Andrew. If they were all born in Kirkcudbrightshire there is no record >that >> I can find. Thanks for any help you can give me. Norma Chapin E-Mail >> address [email protected] >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > ` >> > >> > >> >> > > >============================== >Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 >Source for Family History Online. Go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB >