Hi All Is there anyone who would like to help me discover the Parents of Margaret Weir died 17th October at Innerleithen in 1891, she was married to William Stewart and is Buried in Innerleithen. Knowing who her Parents are would unlock a whole new branch to my tree, I just can't wait the few months to get in the GRO. If anyone would like to do it online for me I would extremely grateful. TIA Derek Weir _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself with cool new emoticons http://www.msn.co.uk/specials/myemo

Hello everyone, I have a John ORR, father William, mother Jean (Jane), he was christened 29-3-1845, Traquar, Pebbles. The family arrived in Australia in 1852. William was a farmer in Ayrshire, with the Earl of Eglinton, and then went to Traquar sometime after 1843. I would like to find out more about Traquar, is it a village or estate, and could William have been working for the nobility? He was held in very high regard in Ayrshire. I would be delighted to hear anything about this area, links, records, ideas on what might have made him venture to Pebbles. The family were in Monmouthshire in 1851, prior to departure to Australia. Many thanks and ,-._|\ best wishes, / Oz \ jill , brisbane. \_,--.x/ jmglover@tpg.com.au

HI Jill, I may have written to you before? My Grandfather, John HARPER was the factor at Traquair from about 1850 to approx 1905. My Father was born there. I might be able to give you some tips, for searching or descriptions, etc, Barbara (Harper) Logan in BC Canada. blogan@shaw.ca Protected by McAfee Virus scan incoming and outgoing mail Zone Alert Ad-aware 6.0 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jill Glover" <jmglover@tpg.com.au> To: <SCT-PEEBLES-SHIRE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2004 10:47 PM Subject: [Peebles] John ORR > Hello everyone, > I have a John ORR, father William, mother Jean (Jane), > he was christened 29-3-1845, Traquar, Pebbles. The family arrived in > Australia in 1852. William was a farmer in Ayrshire, with the Earl of > Eglinton, and then went to Traquar sometime after 1843. > I would like to find out more about Traquar, is it a > village or estate, and could William have been working for the nobility? He > was held in very high regard in Ayrshire. > I would be delighted to hear anything about this area, > links, records, ideas on what might have made him venture to Pebbles. The > family were in Monmouthshire in 1851, prior to departure to Australia. > Many thanks and > ,-._|\ best wishes, > / Oz \ jill , brisbane. > \_,--.x/ jmglover@tpg.com.au > > > > ==== SCT-PEEBLES-SHIRE Mailing List ==== > UK Surnames Web site > http://www.county-surnames.co.uk/index.mv > > ============================== > Search our Immigration Records and view names from multiple ports > ranging from 1500s - 1900s. Over 23 million records to view. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13967/rd.ashx >

Hi Bob, I have a Thomas Elder, married Elizabeth Liddel on July 17, 1811, in Peebles, Scotland. Their children: John Elder, b. Jul. 5, 1812 Jean/Jane Elder, b. Nov. 28, 1813 (my line) Mungo Campbell Elder, b. Feb 8, 1815 I just started working on this line, so I don't have any more information. Have you subscribed to the Elder surname list? You could search their archives for more information ELDER-L-request@rootsweb.com Good luck, I'll keep an eye out for your Elders. ~Jeannie ----- Original Message ----- From: "relder" <relder@tiscali.co.uk> To: <SCT-PEEBLES-SHIRE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2004 7:19 AM Subject: [Peebles] Elder > Hi > This is the first time I've been on this list. I thought I'd put my interest on I'm doing my family tree of the Elder's, I have a large family tree and have managed to get back to 1785 Heriot, Robert Elder m: Helen Hogg 1820 in Selkirk. I have recently found the Andrew Elder (son of my gtgrandfather George Stewart Elder) m: Margaret Ramage Wilson in 1946 Traquair Peebles. Andrew was born in Lilliesleaf Roxburgh 1917 Margaret in Yarrow 1924. I be pleased to hear from anyone in the family or anyone that knows of them or any Elder for that matter > Bob Elder > > > ==== SCT-PEEBLES-SHIRE Mailing List ==== > UK Monumental Inscriptions Web site > http://www.monumental-inscriptions.co.uk > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 >

For the benefit of anyone with interests in East Lothian I am pleased to advise that the FreeReg Project there is ready to launch. This involves the transcribing of the OPRs (pre-1855 church records) and more details are available direct from me. Mary Hamilton Coordinator for East Lothian FreeCensus Project - homepage at www.rootsweb.com/~sctelnfc/east.htm/east.htm For access to the main database go to - FREECEN Home page http://freecen.rootsweb.com Coordinator for East Lothian FreeReg project. Home page http://freereg.rootsweb.com/

Hi This is the first time I've been on this list. I thought I'd put my interest on I'm doing my family tree of the Elder's, I have a large family tree and have managed to get back to 1785 Heriot, Robert Elder m: Helen Hogg 1820 in Selkirk. I have recently found the Andrew Elder (son of my gtgrandfather George Stewart Elder) m: Margaret Ramage Wilson in 1946 Traquair Peebles. Andrew was born in Lilliesleaf Roxburgh 1917 Margaret in Yarrow 1924. I be pleased to hear from anyone in the family or anyone that knows of them or any Elder for that matter Bob Elder

My gggrandfather John Stevenson was born in Peebles in 1825 the son of John Stevenson and Janet Walker.His father was a grieve . > > From: "Karol Darling" <darlingkarol@comcast.net> > Date: 2004/10/02 Sat AM 08:17:04 GMT+12:00 > To: SCT-PEEBLES-SHIRE-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [Peebles] RUSSELL > > Looking for any information about Alexander RUSSELL, b. 1714, Lyne, Peebles. I have found his six children but no marriage or birth date for Alexander. Possible his father was also Alexander RUSSELL > > Karol Darling, > USA > > > ==== SCT-PEEBLES-SHIRE Mailing List ==== > UK Monumental Inscriptions Web site > http://www.monumental-inscriptions.co.uk > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > >

Looking for any information about Alexander RUSSELL, b. 1714, Lyne, Peebles. I have found his six children but no marriage or birth date for Alexander. Possible his father was also Alexander RUSSELL Karol Darling, USA

Hi I am hoping to trace descendants of THOMAS MERCER aged 62 in 1881. Dwelling at KERFIELD LODGE as Head Gamekeeper, with wife HELEN KETCHEN. Their children BEATRICE aged 19. MARION aged 15. THOMAS aged 13 and MICHAEL aged 10 They also had JANE born 1845, HELEN born 1848 and JANET born 1853 who were not living at home in 1881. Michael went on to marry ELIZABETH WHITEHEAD DODDS (DODS) Would love to hear from anyone who has any info on the above or their descendants. Janet New Zealand

Hello! My Father was born at Traquair, and lived in Innerleithen and Peebles. His Father was the Factor of Traquair from about 1890 to 1910. I have a small hard cover book, called Poems of the Borderland by George Hope Tait, who may have been related to the then owner of Traquair named Herbert Constable Maxwell Stuart. A researcher a few years back looked in the library I believe, and found much written about this well-known Poet. I don't know if I still have the record of it., amongst my myriad letters. There is an archivist at Traquair who also does Genealogy, named Margaret Fox that could help you. Hope this gives you some leads, Barbara (Harper) Logan in BC Canada _________________ ----- Original Message ----- From: "raymond" <raymond.k@xtra.co.nz> To: <SCT-PEEBLES-SHIRE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, June 04, 2004 6:18 PM Subject: [Peebles] New Zealander Search for Ancestors > Hi, Peebleshire, We will be visiting you in November, specially to visit our ancestors. We know a lot them, some unconfirmed, living in Innerleithen and Traquair.They are:- > > Michael DAVIDSON b. Abt. 1823 d. 14 12 1869 Nether Horseburgh, m. Anne TAIT, d .1902,NZ.---- His father, James DAVIDSON, b 3.7,1796, his wife Anne SPEIRS/ SPIERS, b Abt 1797, can find nothing of her! > > His G father, James DAVIDSON, b 1797, d. 3,6,1840, m. Janet NICHOLL, b. 27, 8, 1766. d. 5,11, 1828. Her parents:- Michael NICHOLL, b. abt.1740 @ Innerleithen, and Marion HOPE, b. 30.7.1774. > > His G mother, Anne TAIT, d. in NZ 15 1 1902. Her Father, James TAIT, b. abt.1765, Midlothian, married a Betty BRUNTON, on 13 11 1813. Who is she? > > James TAIT [1865];- His father James TAIT b.1765, m. Janet BRUNTON b. abt 1769. > His Father;-- James TAIT b. Abt 1720, m. Anne LAMOND. > > Are there any descendants out there? Can anyone tell us, has Peebleshire got records we can find to enlarge and confirm what we already know, a face to face meeting with the family tree would be just Brilliant!!! In HOPE and Good Wishes and Thanks in Advance > Sincerely Ray King > > > ==== SCT-PEEBLES-SHIRE Mailing List ==== > UK Monumental Inscriptions Web site > http://www.monumental-inscriptions.co.uk > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 >

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Hello, Trying to find the parents of my end of line ancestors, James STEWART, shepherd, and Janet OVENS who married in 1794 at Eddleston, Peeblesshire. They had the following STEWART children: Helen b. 1795 Grassmuir, Newlands, Peeblesshire; married William Simpson; d. 1879 at Garvald, Eastlothian. William b. 1796 Mount Lothian, Penicuik, Midlothian. James, shepherd b. 1798 Penicuik, Midlothian. James STEWART (b. 1798), shepherd at Lochurd, Kirkurd married Isabella AITKEN (b. 1803) in 1824 and had the following STEWART children all born at Kirkurd: James b. 1825. William, farm grieve b. 1827; d. 1893 Wester Whitehill, Shotts, Lanarkshire. Janet b. 1828. Robert, shepherd b. 1831; d. 1904 Larkhall, Lanarkshire. John, blacksmith b. 1833. Thomas, ploughman, carter b. 1836; d. 1909 Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire. Euphemia b. 1838. Margaret b. 1842. Jane b. 1845. Any help much appreciated or anyone with connections. Jim Stewart

Hi, Peebleshire, We will be visiting you in November, specially to visit our ancestors. We know a lot them, some unconfirmed, living in Innerleithen and Traquair.They are:- Michael DAVIDSON b. Abt. 1823 d. 14 12 1869 Nether Horseburgh, m. Anne TAIT, d .1902,NZ.---- His father, James DAVIDSON, b 3.7,1796, his wife Anne SPEIRS/ SPIERS, b Abt 1797, can find nothing of her! His G father, James DAVIDSON, b 1797, d. 3,6,1840, m. Janet NICHOLL, b. 27, 8, 1766. d. 5,11, 1828. Her parents:- Michael NICHOLL, b. abt.1740 @ Innerleithen, and Marion HOPE, b. 30.7.1774. His G mother, Anne TAIT, d. in NZ 15 1 1902. Her Father, James TAIT, b. abt.1765, Midlothian, married a Betty BRUNTON, on 13 11 1813. Who is she? James TAIT [1865];- His father James TAIT b.1765, m. Janet BRUNTON b. abt 1769. His Father;-- James TAIT b. Abt 1720, m. Anne LAMOND. Are there any descendants out there? Can anyone tell us, has Peebleshire got records we can find to enlarge and confirm what we already know, a face to face meeting with the family tree would be just Brilliant!!! In HOPE and Good Wishes and Thanks in Advance Sincerely Ray King

I'll try this again- came back yesterday. I want to ask the listers for some more advice. I'm already to go on my trip- everything booked OK I do want to be as organized as I am able before I get there. I need to know what types of records I will be able to research and where to go for each. My ancestors came from Peebles, Selkirk, Innerleithen, Maxton, Langholm etc. I will be staying in Peebles as my base of operations. Thanks again to all who sent web sites so I could book my B&B's, car rental, trains etc. TIA Marlene Jackson Ontario, Canada

Anyone interested in Anderson, Fleming, Hope, Melrose, Renwick, Sommerville, etc, may wish to check my website where I have just uploaded over 100,000 persons. The Geographic area for the above names includes South Lanarkshire, Peeblesshire and All Borders Counties incl Dumfriesshire. I have tried to connect as many family groups as possible but there are sure to be errors so do not take the information as Gospel - but a source to check. Please report any mistakes or additions to me - chouston@f2s.com If the person you are seeking is not on my website I DO NOT have anything on that person. Site holding the above database is:- http://www.chouston.f2s.com/Alltrees/alltrees.html Regards Charles --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. My genealogy database in online at www.chouston.f2s.com Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.677 / Virus Database: 439 - Release Date: 04/05/2004

Fellow genealogists, Have you ever used the Internet to learn about genealogy methods and resources? Taken a genealogy course online? Read some 'how to' articles? Then I would like to hear from you. I am an Australian Ph.D. student who is currently writing a book chapter for an academic Virtual Learning Environment publication - my chapter is about using the Internet for genealogical education. I would therefore love to hear from you, fellow genealogists, about any Internet-based content you've used for genealogy education. This includes online courses (free or fee), how-to's, articles/columns, newsgroups, BBS, chat, mailing lists, forums, or even personal web pages that publish learning material - anything online that helps you in learning the craft of genealogy. Your comments on the following is of utmost interest: What are your favourite learning outlets on the Internet? How often do you use them? Can or did you find what you needed online? What are your learning successes? What could be better? What do you look for in genealogical learning on the Internet? If you would like to participate, your comments are extremely welcome. Please send your comments to me directly at research@veale.com.au before Saturday 1st May 2004. I thank you in advance for your participation in this academic research. Kylie Veale P.S. Names and email addresses will be protected and are therefore not included in the publication. Copies of the paper will be made available to interested participants on request, after the book has been published. ----------------------------------------------- Kylie J. Veale | Brisbane, Australia GradDipInvEnv, MInetStds(Design) Provisional PhD candidate http://www.veale.com.au/kylie icq: 27938257 msn: kyliej@hotmail.com yahoo: kylie_veale

I have just updated Births and Deaths, and will try to get the other sections updated within a few days. We now have over 30,000!!! And now for the URL - www.sctbdm.com :) Cheers Sue

I have just updated Births and Deaths, and will try to get the other sections updated within a few days. We now have over 30,000!!! Cheers Sue

FreeCEN Did you know that Scottish census records are available on the web? Did you know we have over 300,000 available for viewing? Did you know the access was free? Would you like to join the team and help get more records onto the database? Could you coordinate a county? Could you transcribe some records? We need more volunteers to add to the team or replace existing Why not ask how you can help? Full support will be given to all volunteers Further information: FreeCEN: http://freecen.rootsweb.com/ Scottish project: http://www.users.waitrose.com/~census Scottish coordinator: Richard Bowden at census@waitrose.com

I have recently updated Baptisms and Deaths. The on-again off-again submission form has been 'fixed' and I don't expect any more problems. Submissions can be made at - http://www.sctbdm.com/submissions.htm With 27,577 records held in the database, we're well on our way to 30,000!!! Cheers Sue http://www.sctbdm.com/