>From Wigtown Free Press 21st June, 1900 DEATHS CAROUTH, Francis Lancaster - D23/4/1900 - At Mattuwans Kloof, Elandslaagte, Natal, on the 23d April, of enteric fever, Francis Lancaster Carouth, beloved husband of Ellen G. Andrew. MACKAY, William Biggam - D24/4/1900 - At his residence 57 Washington Street, Louisville, Ky. U.S.A. on the 24th April William Biggam Mackay, born in Stranraer, Scotland, 6th December, 1832, son of Archibald Mackay and Margaret M'Gaw Mackay - Buried in Cove Hill Cemetery.

>From Wigtown Free Press 28th January, 1897 BIRTHS RALSTON, Female - B18/1/1897 - At Dallas, Texas, U.S.A. on the 18th inst., the wife of Robert Ralston of a daughter. PRESTON, Female - B21/1/1897 - At Waverly, Singapore, on the 21st inst., the wife of George Murray Preston of a daughter. DEATHS GIBSON/CUMMING, Margaret - D9/12/1896 - At Buenos Ayres, South America, on the 9th ult., Margaret Cumming, widow of James Gibson aged 83 years - a native of Glenluce, Wigtownshire.

My husband's family consists of Samuel Cochran and Janet McTaggart of Sandmill. Samuel and Janet married in 1801 and I think both died in 1855- what I would like to know is-- who were Janet's parents and where did they live ? Samuel and Janet did have a large family, so I'm sure some of this line still exists. Thank you and have a Great Day ! Shirle MB. Canada

>From Wigtown Free Press 3rd December, 1896 MARRIAGES M'CLYMONT, John - M20/11/1896 - At Standard Hotel, Glasgow, on the 20th ult, by the Rev. William Lindsay, Cathcart Free Church, John, elder son of Robert M'Clymont, Govanhill, and Portpatrick, to Robertina, youngest daughter of James T. Rae, Govanhill - Australian and American papers please copy. DEATHS MUIR, Elizabeth M'Clure - D19/11/1896 - At Garlieston, on the 19th ult., Elizabeth M'Clure, widow of John Muir, aged 60 years - American papers please copy. RALSTON, James G. - D11/11/1896 - At the residence of his brother, in Dallas, Texas, U.S. A. on the 11th ult., James G. Ralston, eldest surviving son of the late Niven Ralston, Edinburgh, aged 37 years.

Hi Listers, I have received a reply with right data and don't wish to waste any other lister's time. You are a great bunch as the response has been prompt. Many thanks. Malcolm >From: "Malcolm Lockerbie" <malcolmlockerbie@hotmail.com> >To: SCT-WIGTOWNSHIRE@rootsweb.com >Subject: [WIG LIST] Lookup >Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2007 10:13:22 +0100 > >Hi Listers, > >Could I ask a favour. I only subscribe to Ancestry UK and would like to >trace a person one of my Wgt family married in the USA. I am looking for a >Preaux family on the 1930 US census, living in Allegheny County, >Pennsylvania. > >If a kind person can help, please send summary details direct to my email >address as I believe this may involve living persons. I am always happy to >reciprocate on the UK site. > >Thanks, > >Malcolm > >_________________________________________________________________ >Tell MSN about your most memorable emails! http://www.emailbritain.co.uk/ > > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >SCT-WIGTOWNSHIRE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without >the quotes in the subject and the body of the message _________________________________________________________________ The next generation of Hotmail is here! http://www.newhotmail.co.uk

>From Wigtown Free Press 21st June, 2007 "The Way We Were" 20th June, 1907 "A Lucrative construction deal in Montreal has been secured by a former Stranraer man. John Stewart's building firm will erect a tall Bank of Toronto in the city. His firm will receive $110,000 as part of the deal, and had seen off a number of other firms. Along with a large numer of Stranraer folks, Mr Stewart is prospering in his new home of Canada."

Hi Listers, Could I ask a favour. I only subscribe to Ancestry UK and would like to trace a person one of my Wgt family married in the USA. I am looking for a Preaux family on the 1930 US census, living in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. If a kind person can help, please send summary details direct to my email address as I believe this may involve living persons. I am always happy to reciprocate on the UK site. Thanks, Malcolm _________________________________________________________________ Tell MSN about your most memorable emails! http://www.emailbritain.co.uk/

I wounder if anyone is researching the Kilpatricks or can help , I'm trying to find my Kilpatrick line back before the 1800's or even confirm before 1841 here is the oldest data I have. John Kilpatrick married Mary Parker on 06JA1785 in Stoneykirk, Wigtonshire, Scotland 1) Alexander, b 11DE1786, d before 1855, SCO, m Jane Oughterson on 30DE1828, Alexander and Jane K. had one son, Hugh Kirkpatrick, b ca 1845, SCO, d 11FE1898, NY. 2) Mary, b 05JL1789, 3) John, b 13NO1790, 4) William, b 1795. might be my GGGGGrandfather????? 1841 census Address: North Port Of Spittal, Stoneykirk, Wigtownshire Farmer Name Age Alexander Kilpatrick 7 Son Elizabeth Kilpatrick 1 Daughter Janet Kilpatrick 12 Daughter John Kilpatrick 14 Son my GGGrandfather Mary Kilpatrick 40 Wife Mary Kilpatrick 10 Daughter Samuel Kilpatrick 3 Son William Kilpatrick 47 Head my GGGGrandfather Hears hoping someone can help : ) Cheers

Dear Listers I did try and send this last night but my system was down (due to power cuts) Thank you to all who have replied to me off list and any other way. I know now that the Scottish system is far more superior (and money saving as well!) than the English section. I will be using my little bank card this weekend - it is quivering in my purse even now. When we get some more information I will post it so that others that are in the names can be helped as well as a way to say thanks. Ie COPELAND - COPLAND - COUPLAND - COPELANDS & MURRAY and anything else we find (hopefully) Once again thank you for all your help and especially your time. I don't want to name you case I miss someone so thank you all. Ingrid Billings 'Genealogy, a game of hide and seek' > -----Original Message----- > From: sct-wigtownshire-bounces@rootsweb.com > [mailto:sct-wigtownshire-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of > Ingrid Billings > Sent: 20 June 2007 17:24 > To: 'scotland wigtownshire' > Subject: [WIG LIST] BDM Certificates > > Hello listers > > I know this is going to sound silly but are the > Birth/Marriage/Death certificates in Scotland available to > order on line - Like in England. > > I know there is ScotsOrigins. I am assuming that it is by > letter and cheque to Edinburgh. > > I have to order some for my son-in-law and also for my > COPELANDS - yes Bill still looking. > > Thanks for the help. > > > Ingrid Billings > > 'Genealogy, a game of hide and seek' > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > SCT-WIGTOWNSHIRE-request@rootsweb.com with the word > 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body > of the message >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jamiedouglas_1 Surnames: Walker Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.wig.general/284.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi I think your grandmother Maria Georgina Walker was my great great grandmother's sister. My gg grandmother was Alison Nivison Walker's. Her parents were John Walker and Jane Walker m.s Murphy. She was born 19th March 1864 in Penninghame and died on 13th December 1940 in Kirkcowan Aged 76. Alice married Samuel Mcmillan in 1890 had my great grandmother Alice Maria Mcmillan at Glenchamber Farmhouse, New Luce in 1897 and married John Douglas in New Luce, Wigtownshire. What other information do you have on the Walker family? Any information would be much appreciated. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Hi all, Are there any MI's for Stoneykirk? I am looking for a death and hopefully an MI for an Agnes McKinna (MS Lavery) between 1851 and mid to late 1853.She was born at Stoneykirk,might be buried with her family. I was sent the 1851 Census for her, married to a John McKinna living in Catrine,Sorn but she is not in the 1861 Census.John was 36 in 1851 and Agnes was 22 I have a marriage for John McKinna to my Ann Campbell Dec 1853 before they came to Australia in 1854. Ann was pregnant prior to coming here as the baby was born on board.They left Liverpool in July. Hope someone can help. Thankyou Cheers Chris OZ

In the Stoneykirk MI booklet I have it lists at entry number 144 an Agnes McKenna who died 13th December 1860 aged 31 years. She is buried with her mother Ann McKenna, who died 9th April 1868 aged 60yrs. Her brother Thomas is also buried there he died 5th March 1862 aged 24yrs. The stone was erected by Ann McKenna's son and daughter. This probably isn't your Agnes , but its the only one listed in the book. There are Laveries buried in Stoneykirk but none named Agnes. Did you try the Ayrshire list for a headstone in Sorn? If she was living there when she died chances are she is buried there too. Also the husband may not have been able to afford a headstone to mark her grave. Fiona -----Original Message----- From: sct-wigtownshire-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:sct-wigtownshire-bounces@rootsweb.com]On Behalf Of Goldstraw Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 6:31 AM To: SCT-WIGTOWNSHIRE@rootsweb.com Subject: [WIG LIST] MI's for Stoneykirk? Hi all, Are there any MI's for Stoneykirk? I am looking for a death and hopefully an MI for an Agnes McKinna (MS Lavery) between 1851 and mid to late 1853.She was born at Stoneykirk,might be buried with her family. I was sent the 1851 Census for her, married to a John McKinna living in Catrine,Sorn but she is not in the 1861 Census.John was 36 in 1851 and Agnes was 22 I have a marriage for John McKinna to my Ann Campbell Dec 1853 before they came to Australia in 1854. Ann was pregnant prior to coming here as the baby was born on board.They left Liverpool in July. Hope someone can help. Thankyou Cheers Chris OZ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to SCT-WIGTOWNSHIRE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

And depending on the dates you are interested in, you can print the image off yourself, direct from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk - pay per view site. Jenny Gibson, Toowoomba, Australia. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ingrid Billings" <ingrid@cumorah.demon.co.uk> To: "'scotland wigtownshire'" <Sct-Wigtownshire@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 2:24 AM Subject: [WIG LIST] BDM Certificates > Hello listers > > I know this is going to sound silly but are the Birth/Marriage/Death > certificates in Scotland available to order on line - Like in England. > > I know there is ScotsOrigins. I am assuming that it is by letter and > cheque > to Edinburgh. > > I have to order some for my son-in-law and also for my COPELANDS - yes > Bill > still looking. > > Thanks for the help. > > > Ingrid Billings > > 'Genealogy, a game of hide and seek' > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > SCT-WIGTOWNSHIRE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > !DSPAM:467954c8583479806317938! > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.9.1/854 - Release Date: 19/06/2007 > 1:12 PM > >

More about drapers--Our ancestor, Joseph SCOTT, left the Wigtownshire area to become a "Scotch draper" in Cardiff, Wales. I don't know how he learned to do that as his father was, as we understand it, a ploughman. I'd be interested in knowing about why people from this area seemed to be drapers. Lynn in Fla. ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 10:10:40 +0100 From: "Malcolm Lockerbie" <malcolmlockerbie@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [WIG LIST] Kirkinner and tea dealers To: gorbuscha@hotmail.com, sct-wigtownshire@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <BAY119-F1156F672CC77D56C9131DCD0110@phx.gbl> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Hi, I don't think this was just Kirkinner. I have found one of my family from Dumfriesshire livingoccupations Drapers and Tea Dealers. His brother was living in Oxford in 1861 a Draper. I have come across a large number of Scots in England with these two occupations. My relatives were back in Dfs in 1871 as Stone Masons, their father's trade!! I have also found several later relatives from both Wgt and Dfs working as police officers mainly in Carlisle and Liverpool. My family either moved to England, Glasgow / Edinburgh or they migrated to the New World. Many migrated later after moves within Britain. I guess this is the normal pattern for most families as the rural economy in SW Scotland could not support expanding families. Any views on why these particular occupations? >From: "Stewart McK" <gorbuscha@hotmail.com> >To: sct-wigtownshire@rootsweb.com >Subject: [WIG LIST] Kirkinner and tea dealers >Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:54:39 -0700 > >There is a sentence in the Statistical Accounts (1845?) of Kirkinner >reporting that many of the young men of Kirkinner left the parish in the >early-mid 1800s to enter into the tea trade in England. I found some >support >for this type of emigration in the 1841 census, where I found a house full >of late adolescent male Scots living and working in Coventry with a head of >household whose occupation was listed as tea dealer. Does anyone else have >a >relative that met with this fate? My gggrandfather started his working life >in England selling tea so I'm interested to know more about this >phenomenon. > >_________________________________________________________________ No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.9.1/854 - Release Date: 6/19/2007 1:12 PM

Hi Ingrid. You can order them through Scotlandpeople. Good luck, Diane Beaubien -------------- Original message -------------- From: "Ingrid Billings" <ingrid@cumorah.demon.co.uk> > Hello listers > > I know this is going to sound silly but are the Birth/Marriage/Death > certificates in Scotland available to order on line - Like in England. > > I know there is ScotsOrigins. I am assuming that it is by letter and cheque > to Edinburgh. > > I have to order some for my son-in-law and also for my COPELANDS - yes Bill > still looking. > > Thanks for the help. > > > Ingrid Billings > > 'Genealogy, a game of hide and seek' > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > SCT-WIGTOWNSHIRE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hello listers I know this is going to sound silly but are the Birth/Marriage/Death certificates in Scotland available to order on line - Like in England. I know there is ScotsOrigins. I am assuming that it is by letter and cheque to Edinburgh. I have to order some for my son-in-law and also for my COPELANDS - yes Bill still looking. Thanks for the help. Ingrid Billings 'Genealogy, a game of hide and seek'

Stewart, it`s interesting what you say about the tea dealers and policemen. One of my McMillan from ancestors worked in Ipswich as a tea trader and later returned to Dumfries. By the time of the 1891 census my great, great grandmother, Jessie McClure, had moved from Wigtown to Liverpool and she had Scotsmen, employed as policemen, living in her house. Don`t know if any of the following are of interest to anyone, but here are their names. Joseph Phormson? (difficult to read) 29? James Webster 25? John Yeoman 25? In the 1901 census there is Andrew Nasdhart? 33 William Cameron 35 police fireman Regards Cassandra -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. It has removed 1221 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len

Hi, I don't think this was just Kirkinner. I have found one of my family from Dumfriesshire living with his cousin in Totnes, Devon on the 1861 census, occupations Drapers and Tea Dealers. His brother was living in Oxford in 1861 a Draper. I have come across a large number of Scots in England with these two occupations. My relatives were back in Dfs in 1871 as Stone Masons, their father's trade!! I have also found several later relatives from both Wgt and Dfs working as police officers mainly in Carlisle and Liverpool. My family either moved to England, Glasgow / Edinburgh or they migrated to the New World. Many migrated later after moves within Britain. I guess this is the normal pattern for most families as the rural economy in SW Scotland could not support expanding families. Any views on why these particular occupations? >From: "Stewart McK" <gorbuscha@hotmail.com> >To: sct-wigtownshire@rootsweb.com >Subject: [WIG LIST] Kirkinner and tea dealers >Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:54:39 -0700 > >There is a sentence in the Statistical Accounts (1845?) of Kirkinner >reporting that many of the young men of Kirkinner left the parish in the >early-mid 1800s to enter into the tea trade in England. I found some >support >for this type of emigration in the 1841 census, where I found a house full >of late adolescent male Scots living and working in Coventry with a head of >household whose occupation was listed as tea dealer. Does anyone else have >a >relative that met with this fate? My gggrandfather started his working life >in England selling tea so I'm interested to know more about this >phenomenon. > >_________________________________________________________________ >See Fireworks On Live Image Search >http://search.live.com/images/results.aspx?q=Fireworks&mkt=en-ca&FORM=SERNEP > > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >SCT-WIGTOWNSHIRE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without >the quotes in the subject and the body of the message _________________________________________________________________ The next generation of Hotmail is here! http://www.newhotmail.co.uk/

There is a sentence in the Statistical Accounts (1845?) of Kirkinner reporting that many of the young men of Kirkinner left the parish in the early-mid 1800s to enter into the tea trade in England. I found some support for this type of emigration in the 1841 census, where I found a house full of late adolescent male Scots living and working in Coventry with a head of household whose occupation was listed as tea dealer. Does anyone else have a relative that met with this fate? My gggrandfather started his working life in England selling tea so I'm interested to know more about this phenomenon. _________________________________________________________________ See Fireworks On Live Image Search http://search.live.com/images/results.aspx?q=Fireworks&mkt=en-ca&FORM=SERNEP

>From Wigtown Free Press 1st November, 1888 DEATHS M'LELLAN, ALEXANDER - D11/8/1888 - At Rockhampton, Queensland, on the 11th August, James, fourth son of the late Alexander M'Lellan, Esq., Crouse, Glenluce.