Hi All, I have been researching my family tree for about six months and have done very well with information from the LDS family history center and Scotland's People, but I find I have hit several brick walls and can't go on. One of those walls is for hte parents of Catherine Taylor. Catherine was born to John TAYLOR and Isabella BLAIR in Greenock, Renfrewshire around 1835. I don't know Catherine's birth date. Catherine also married Kinnaird Robb in Govan, Lanarkshire in 1857. Isabella (Catherine's mother), was born in Greenock around 1803 and that is all the information I have. I would like to find out both John and Isabella's birthdates and their marriage information as well as any data on their parents. Does anyone out htere have any census information? Scotland's People is no help here as the names are too common and I don't have any idea where they lived. I would greatly appreciate any help to get me moving forward again. Thanks! Shona in Oregon

I've been searching for the birth of my Archibald HOUSTON who claims to come from Paisley. I found his parents' announcement of marriage bans in the "early church records" of Kilbarchan and Lochwinnoch. Colin HOUSTON was born in Kilbarchan, Renfrew, Scotland. He married MARY SMITH March 22, 1828 in She was born in Lochwinnoch, Renfrew, Scotland. Colin was a weaver. According to censuses, Archibald's birthdate is variously between 1836 and 1841. On his wedding registration in 1871, he says he is 35 which puts his birth year at 1836. I cannot find a record of his birth in all the church records of Paisley, but found on his wedding registration that he belonged to the Free Church, which may be why I can't find him... his parents could have been part of the break-away, too. In the 1851 census he would be between 10 and 14 years old, then. There may be other children, but I haven't found them either. So, if you see a Colin and Mary HOUSTON with a child Archibald about that age, it would certainly be appreciated. Judy Miller in sunny Arizona

Jane, thank you - no I did not have the address right - I used the one as above except I changed Renfrew to Midlothian, and again to Lothian. They both came back. I will use the one(s) you sent. Thanks again!! Juanita Patterson Mobile, AL

Hi Don, Thank you very much for your kind offer. I have used the Paisley Local Studies Library and found them to be very helpful, however, I am still awaiting a reply to a question I have asked them so don't want to burden them too much. I would be ever so grateful if you could look in the 1841 census for this family of brothers who I believe were all weavers and all born in Paisley. In the 1851 census, some of them lived on George Street, which I believe is High Parish. Alexander McNAUGHT, b. 1783 Peter McNAUGHT, b. 1786 James McNAUGHT, b. 1792 John Peter McNAUGHT, b. 1797 Walter McNAUGHT, b. 1803 They also had two sisters: Margaret McNAUGHT, b. 1789, mar. William LOCHHEAD 1810 Janet McNAUGHT, b. 1795, mar. William McEWEN 1814 Any information you can give me will be greatly appreciated. Lois McNaught Hamilton, Canada ----- Original Message ----- From: <DonW16@aol.com> To: <SCT-RENFREW-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2003 1:11 PM Subject: [Renfrew] Re: 1841 Census Index > Hello everyone, > > Can I add a small but important correction to Julie's information and > her kind offer regarding the 1841 & 1851 Census Index information > > While there isn't an 1841 Index for Renfrew., there is an Index for the > 1841 census of the Paisley parishes (Abbey Parish is only partly complete). > It is held at the Paisley Local Studies Library. > I don't know if their staff has the time to do look-ups. However, they may > check a family if you phone 0141 889 2360 or E mail the Library at > locstuds.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk. A person may need to phone back at a > particular time to get the results. > > I used the Index last summer, so I know it's there and that it is very > worthwhile. > > I will be in Paisley at the Library for 2-3 days in June and [I hope I > won't regret this ;-) ] would be willing to check a family for listers. > Perhaps one family per person until I see what the response is? And please, > if there is a problem and I'm not able to complete this offer for everyone, > will you be OK with that? Remember the Index is for Paisley only. > > I will do my best, > > Cheers, > > Don Wilson, A.G., Spanish Fork, UT. > (formerly Pt. Sydney & Oakville, Ontario) > > > ==== SCT-RENFREW Mailing List ==== > ********************************************************************** > Need an LDS film number to order a film at your local LDS library? Try > http://geocities.com/Heartland/Garden/1311/13300-scottishreference.htm >

Kerri, I purchased the 1st & 2nd Edition and if you only find one name then it has been worth while. Besides I can do more research off line whenever I want too. Where else are you going to buy something for so little. I have most of the LDS CD's and I would not be without them. >From: "Kerri Gibson" <fortuneavenue@hotmail.com> >To: SCT-RENFREW-L@rootsweb.com > > Thank you to all listers who took the time to help me > by voicing your opinions about the British Isles Vital > records Index > all of them were helpful and I appreciate you all taking > the time to share > your experiences..... Still haven't made my decision, but > I'm leaning toward > buying it- it may come in handy, and its not expensive... > > Thanks ! > Kerri, PA, USA Regards David B. Lyle

Have you got the right address? http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/intl/SCT/ http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/intl/SCT/SCT-EDINBURGH.html http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/intl/SCT/MIDLOTHIAN.html Both these lists are active. I don't know about SCT-Scotland-Lothian. Never heard of it. There is a list for East Lothian: http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/intl/SCT/SCT-EAST-LOTHIAN.html Best Luck, Jane in Midlothian ----- Original Message ----- From: <JuanitaPatterson@cs.com> To: <SCT-RENFREW-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2003 12:25 AM Subject: [Renfrew] Help! > I have been trying to send e-mail to SCT-Lothian-L@rootsweb.com and it keeps > being returned ans not deliverable/ I have also tried using MidLothian. I > want to subscribe to their service but can't seem to get it right! Any help > will be appreciated. > > Juanita Patterson > > > ==== SCT-RENFREW Mailing List ==== > ********************************************************************** > The Renfrewshire Query board is at > http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/Scotland/Renfrew > >

Dear Kate, The 1851 census for barrhead and neilston is on line. I dont uses urls, use Google and put in Neilston and census. There is a McCormack family headed by a David (sic?) with a 16 year old Thomas and eight other siblings. It sounds like it may be the family you are looking for. Moira ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kate Israel-Manwell" <klm1422@hotmail.com> To: <SCT-RENFREW-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2003 9:29 PM Subject: [Renfrew] RE: 1851 CENSUS - McCORMICK > > hi Julie, > Can the following family be found on the 1851 Renfrewshire index - most > likely in NEILSTON? > DANIEL McCORMICK, age approx 65 > his wife FRANCES (FANNY) SWEENEY(maybe she had already died) > > THOMAS McCORMICK or McCORMACK, age approx 15. and possibly other siblings. > > many thanks in advance, > Kate > The Netherlands > > _________________________________________________________________ > Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. > http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail > > > ==== SCT-RENFREW Mailing List ==== > ********************************************************************** > The Renfrewshire GenWeb page is at > http://www.rootsweb.com/~sctrfw/ > > >

hi Julie, Can the following family be found on the 1851 Renfrewshire index - most likely in NEILSTON? DANIEL McCORMICK, age approx 65 his wife FRANCES (FANNY) SWEENEY(maybe she had already died) THOMAS McCORMICK or McCORMACK, age approx 15. and possibly other siblings. many thanks in advance, Kate The Netherlands _________________________________________________________________ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail

Just another thought on this subject - check with your local library, they may have it available to check out. My local library does (but I didn't find anything new on it.) Good Luck Karen ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kerri Gibson" <fortuneavenue@hotmail.com> To: <SCT-RENFREW-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2003 6:09 PM Subject: [Renfrew] Feedback about the BVRI......... > > Thank you to all listers who took the time to help me > by voicing your opinions about the British Isles Vital > records Index > all of them were helpful and I appreciate you all taking the > time to share > your experiences..... Still haven't made my decision, but > I'm leaning toward > buying it- it may come in handy, and its not expensive... > > Thanks ! > Kerri, PA, USA > > _________________________________________________________________ > The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* > http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail > > > ==== SCT-RENFREW Mailing List ==== > ********************************************************************** > The Renfrewshire Query board is at > http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/Scotland/Renfrew > > >

I have been trying to send e-mail to SCT-Lothian-L@rootsweb.com and it keeps being returned ans not deliverable/ I have also tried using MidLothian. I want to subscribe to their service but can't seem to get it right! Any help will be appreciated. Juanita Patterson

Hi Cyndy, I got into the archives today with your fellows name. There are quite a few Andrew Ross's as expected. Only one named Paisley as his birthplace ( and one Glasgow if this isn't the right one) He was Andrew Ross fireman born 12 april 1885 Paisley scotland. he was british and had a british father. He served 10.11.1919 in Reindeer and on 16 March 1923 He signed on for the Cameronia in Glasgow. his identity certificate numer was 448165. His Dis a No for the Cameronia was 841651 and his identity card has a photo of him on the back Moira ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cyndy Cotton" <cyndy_cotton@hotmail.com> To: <SCT-RENFREW-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2003 1:03 PM Subject: [Renfrew] Re: Merchant Seamen > Moira, I think that he was born circa 1890. > > Thanks, > > Cyndy > > >From :"Moira Ledger" <moira@maledger.fsnet.co.uk> > >To:SCT-RENFREW-L@rootsweb.com Subject :Re: [Renfrew] Re: merchant seamen > >Date :Wed, 30 Apr 2003 19:04:07 +0100 > > snip > >Do you have a date of birth for him? > end snip > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Cyndy Cotton" <cyndy_cotton@hotmail.com> > To: <SCT-RENFREW-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2003 1:50 PM > Subject: [Renfrew] Re: merchant seamen > > > >Moira > > > >Any details about my Great-Uncle Andrew ROSS from Paisley would be greatly > >appreciated. He was a Merchant Seaman during WW1. > > > >Many thanks, > > > >Cyndy > > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. > http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail > > > ==== SCT-RENFREW Mailing List ==== > ********************************************************************** > The Renfrewshire GenWeb page is at > http://www.rootsweb.com/~sctrfw/ > >

Hi Julie - I spoke with you some months ago re any info you might find about my g. uncle James Moncrieff & family who emigrated to your area from Argenteuil Co., Quebec about 1920 or so. His wife was Annie Green, both are buried in Martin's Ferry Cemetery. Son Herman James b. about 1914 married Eileen Walpin; daughter Dorothy Maud married Richard Todd. I was able to obtain obits for Jim and Annie; and received a note lately that Eileen Walpin had died in January 2003, no other info. I have children's names for both Herman and Maudie but nothing further as to whereabouts. I and several other 'cousins' here would like to attempt a contact and I wonder if you could help. My second plea for help follows your offer to do a lookup on 1851 census for any Stewart's who might be still living in the Glasgow area of old Barony Parish, Maryhill district. The only one I have record of is my ancestor Charles who with his adult family emigrated to Quebec in about 1820; he had several sibs I have had no luck finding are records for. I hoped some Stewarts might still be in that area at 1851 census time. Thanks for any help you are able to give. Freda Stewart Calgary, Alberta ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ken & Julie Dufault" <kjathome@aspi.net> To: <SCT-RENFREW-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2003 12:11 PM Subject: Re: [Renfrew] 1841 and 1851 Census > Chris, > > The 1841 and 1851 census is not on CD. They can get them in to look at on > microfilm thru the LDS FHC's. No index for the 1841, but the 1851 has been > indexed by the Glasgow and West of Scotland Society. I have the microfiche, > which will give you name, age, parish, district, book/ed, page and line > numbers, save time not having to read the census line by line looking for > your family. I can check the index for you. Let me know the names and > approximate ages and I'll see what comes up. > > Julie Dufault > Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA > > > > ==== SCT-RENFREW Mailing List ==== > ********************************************************************** > The Renfrewshire Query board is at > http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/Scotland/Renfrew > >

Could anyone help me with the family of William Paterson born 1833 Paisley. On the IGI there are parents for a William Paterson - John Paterson & Elizabeth Flemings who were married on July 14th 1831. Would anyone have any information on this couple? Regards Shirley Macclesfield South Australia

In answer to Kerris question about the British Isles Vital records index I have it and found it to not be worth the price. I did find one of my line in it but that was all. I would be willing to do linited look ups for any one but will need names and birth dates and countrys. Eleanor Webmail from Sunshine Communications -- www.sunshinecable.com

Thank you to all listers who took the time to help me by voicing your opinions about the British Isles Vital records Index all of them were helpful and I appreciate you all taking the time to share your experiences..... Still haven't made my decision, but I'm leaning toward buying it- it may come in handy, and its not expensive... Thanks ! Kerri, PA, USA _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail

Hi I have the BVRI and found my great grandmother's marriage. So it was worth it for me as that was not on the IGI. The answer is - it depends - if you find something it is worth it, if you don't it isn't Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kerri Gibson" <fortuneavenue@hotmail.com> To: <SCT-RENFREW-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2003 3:40 PM Subject: [Renfrew] BVRI 2 from the LDS church...... > > Hi All, > just wondering if anyone has any experience or has purchased the British > Vital Record Index from the LDS church, and wondered if its worth the > purchase price.... > > I have been extremely pleased with the 1881 UK census, and the price was > very reasonable... > > anybody have any feeback on the BVRI????????/ > > Thanks for any and all input > > > Kerri > > _________________________________________________________________ > Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. > http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail > > > ==== SCT-RENFREW Mailing List ==== > ********************************************************************** > To search the archived lists, including this list go to http://archiver.rootsweb.com/search.html >

Sorry Brian I should have said that the rest of the info will be on the census as enumerated - I only have the alphabetical index to help find the family. By checking the numbers I can see which groups are together but that is all Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian Jones" <brianjones@blueyonder.co.uk> To: <SCT-RENFREW-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2003 4:04 AM Subject: Re: [Renfrew] 1841 and 1851 Census > Thanks very much for the offer Julie that is good of you. > > Mike got me the following family, which looks like the one I want. > > George McAusland aged 32 in Paisley district 468N Book 4 Page 15 line 4 > Jean McAusland aged 21 is on line 5 > Margaret McAusland aged 1 is on line 6 > > Would the FHC give more details re occupations etc? > > Best Wishes, > Brian in Bedminster, > Bristol, England > Family History Webpage: > http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/o/n/Brian-Jones/ > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Ken & Julie Dufault" <kjathome@aspi.net> > To: "Brian Jones" <brianjones@blueyonder.co.uk> > Sent: 13 May 2003 03:07 > Subject: Re: [Renfrew] 1841 and 1851 Census > > > > Brian, > > > > Will be happy to have a look when I go to the FHC later this week. > > > > Julie > > > > >> > > > Could I please impose on you in respect of a lookup on the 1851 census > > index > > > for Renfrew. > > > > > > > > > > > ==== SCT-RENFREW Mailing List ==== > ********************************************************************** > Need an LDS film number to order a film at your local LDS library? Try > http://geocities.com/Heartland/Garden/1311/13300-scottishreference.htm >

Hi There are too many James Smith's to be any help on both East and West Renfrew on the 1851 (I don't have the 1841) but there are no Rachel Smith's at all. Sorry. Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: "Anne Pryce" <annepryce@ntlworld.com> To: <SCT-RENFREW-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2003 10:43 PM Subject: Re: [Renfrew] 1841 and 1851 Census > I`m sorry butting in here - but as usual I lose track of the original offer. > My James and Rachel Smith may be on the 1841 index for Renfrew. James was > born Denny but wife Rachel born ?Kilmacolm Renfrew and eldest child Rachel > was born Renfrew circa 1837. Next known children Helen, George, James and > Margaret I believe where born in Denny. > Would you mind searching for this family for me - the only marriage I > can find for James Smith and Rachel McMillan is in 1828 - making a large gap > to the first known child. Maybe some died early. > Anne > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mike Dowding" <m.dowding@virgin.net> > To: <SCT-RENFREW-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, May 12, 2003 10:11 PM > Subject: Re: [Renfrew] 1841 and 1851 Census > > > > Hi Jeanette > > There's a couple of others as well! > > At Neilston District 453 Book 11 Page 60 > > Angus aged 36 on line 7 > > Margaret aged 32 on line 8 > > Charles aged 10 on line 9 > > John aged 8 on line 10 > > Agnes aged 3 on line 11 > > Elizabeth aged 1 on line 12 > > Mike > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: <Janoch2000@aol.com> > > To: <SCT-RENFREW-L@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Monday, May 12, 2003 8:13 PM > > Subject: Re: [Renfrew] 1841 and 1851 Census > > > > > > > > > > Hi Julie, > > > > > > how wonderful of you to do this. > > > > > > I am looking for; > > > > > > ANGUS CHISHOLM married to > > > > > > MARGARET " (nee Campbell) brn Lochaber, Inverness 1821/23 > > > > > > JOHN " " Nitshill, > Renfrewshire > > > abt. 1846 > > > > > > Charles " " " " > > > " " > > > > > > If you could have a look for me, no rush, they are not going anywhere. > > > > > > Many Thanks > > > Kind Regards > > > Jeanette ( from Pitlochry) > > > > > > > > > ==== SCT-RENFREW Mailing List ==== > > > ********************************************************************** > > > To search the Rootsweb lists go to > > > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > > > > > > > > > > > > ==== SCT-RENFREW Mailing List ==== > > ********************************************************************** > > The Renfrewshire GENUKI page is at > > http://www.skylinc.net/~lasmith/genuki/RFW/ > > > > > > > > ==== SCT-RENFREW Mailing List ==== > ********************************************************************** > The Renfrewshire Query board is at > http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/Scotland/Renfrew > >

I have purchased the above mentioned CD's and have not found anything in them pertaining to my family. There is more info on the LDS research website. I would advise you ask someone who has the set to do a look up for you before you spend several $ for this set of CD's. I would be happy to do this for you but it would be later tonight as I am off to a meeting. Joan Canada

Hi Julie You will be sorry you made the offer!! but I wonder if Andrew Ferrier (or Ferryer) appears on the 1851 census possibly with Mary Miller ( or McMillan). Have tried to trace them so far without success. Mary would be aged 20-25 probably b. Greenock and Anderw unknown but maybe a bit older ?b. Ireland Any help much appreciated Jean