Wigtownshire Placenames A-J recorded in : Register of the Great Seal of Scotland (RMS). VOL. II. AD1424 - 1513 . A - L. DEED....PLACE NAME 954, Auchiness 2567, Ardlare 2920, Aree 2277, Auchingibbart 3866, Auchinlaun 2920, Auchinness 2525, Auchmattill 2954, Auchmattill 2795, Auchquhonwane, terre et turris 2157, Auldtoun 954, Avilzillane 2173, Balgarane 2920, Balgowny 86, Balker / Balcar / Ballechker / Balnakere 1286, Balker / Balcar / Ballechker / Balnakere 2525, Balker / Balcar / Ballechker / Balnakere 2954, Balker, Balcar / Ballechker / Balnakere 2336, Ballinclach, burgus in baronia 916, Ballingowin, in dominio de Logane 587, Ballingredane 1499, Ballingrene 3246, Ballinteir 3018, Barbuchane / Berbochany 3134, Barbuchane / Berbochany 3018, Barquheill 2521, Barquhill 3294, Barquhill 3042, Barquhoise 87, Barquhonny / Barquhony / Barquhone / Barquhon 1545, Barquhonny / Barquhony / Barquhone / Barquhon 1718, Barquhonny / Barquhony / Barquhone / Barquhon 1821, Barquhonny / Barquhony / Barquhone / Barquhon 2525, Barquhonny / Barquhony / Barquhone / Barquhon 2954, Barquhonny / Barquhony / Barquhone / Barquhon 2410, Barskeach / Barskeache / Barskeauch / Bareskeoch 2636, Barskeach / Barskeache / Barskeauch / Bareskeoch 3018, Barskeach / Barskeache / Barskeauch / Bareskeoch 3203, Barskeach / Barskeache / Barskeauch / Bareskeoch 3018, Barvednane / Barvydnane 3134, Barvednane / Barvydnane 2520, Berclawane / Berclaun 3294, Berclawane / Berclaun 3042, Bernherf 3042, Bernskeach 2056, Blare / Blayr 2975, Blare / Blayr 3394, Blarboy 2520, Bordland (de Gass) 2578, Bordland (de Gass) 2391, Bordland (de Longastir) 2464, Bordland (de Longastir) 3294, Brandland 1884, Burghjarg / Borouchgearge 2484, Burghjarg / Borouchgearge 1718, Carmagill / Karmagell 1821, Carmagill / Karmagell 2954, Carmagill / Karmagell 2920, Carnebrok 2107, Carngawane 383, Carnismule / Karncesimow 461, Carnismule / Karncesimow ecclesia S. Kenere, vide Kirkynner 1624, Carsaregane / Kersragane 2138, Carsley / Kersley 2337, Carsley / Kersley 2799, Carsley / Kersley 3275, Carsley / Kersley 2138, Chapeltoun 2337, Chapeltoun 2799, Chapeltoun 461, Clachane / Clachhane (sive Wytterne Villa) 733, Clachane / Clachhane (vide Quhithern) burgus in baronia 3018, Cloidoog, Cf. Clonwogy 2107, Clonlarg 3018, Clonluchauch / Clonlochagis 3134, Clonluchauch / Clonlochagis 1769, Clontis / Qulentis 2056, Clontis / Qulentis 2487, Clontis / Qulentis 2975, Clontis / Qulentis 3134, Clonwogy, Cf. Cloidoog 3018, Clouchlach 2956, Cloytynne 2521, Clugstoun / Clugistoun 3294, Clugstoun / Clugistoun 2107, Corrochtyis, duae 649, Cotland / Coitland 3000, Cotland / Coitland 731, Crachlew / Crauchlew / Crachlow / Craichlew / Craichlo baronia 732, Crachlew / Crauchlew / Crachlow / Craichlew / Craichlo baronia 2551, Crachlew / Crauchlew / Crachlow / Craichlew / Craichlo baronia 3042, Crachlew / Crauchlew / Crachlow / Craichlew / Craichlo dominium et turris 2956, Crag, Mekle et Litill 1179, Cragcaffy / Cragcathy 2956, Cragcaffy / Cragcathy 2520, Cragdow / Craigdow 2521, Cragdow / Craigdow 2578, Cragdow / Craigdow 3294, Cragdow / Craigdow 2521, Craghauch 1134, Creaacdow 987, Creachmore 3031, Creachmore 3294, Crossery, Uvir et Nethir 12, Crugiltoun / Crogiltoune / Cregiltoun 461, Crugiltoun / Crogiltoune / Cregiltoun 1134, Crugiltoun / Crogiltoune / Cregiltoun ecclesia 2541, Crumlew 3018, Culbertane vide Culybretynnis 3018, Culclachach / Culeclagik 3134, Culclachach / Culeclagik 2392, Culgare 1718, Culmore 1821, Culmore 2954, Culmore 2943, Culquhreauch 2173, Culslaucach 2638, Cultis 3134, Culybretynnis, duae. vide Culbertane 2521, Deregill / Derregill 3042, Derngrew 2410, Dowkeruff / Dowkerffe / Dowkerrow / 2410, Dowkeruff / Doucherefe / Douchirre / Dischore 2636, Dowkeruff / 3018, Dowkeruff / 3040, Dowkeruff / 3203, Dowkeruff / 2520, Drumdowle / Drumdowill 2578, Drumdowle / Drumdowill 3294, Drumdowle / Drumdowill 2541, Drummavernane 86, Drummuchloch / Drummuklach / Drummokloch 1286, Drummuchloch / Drummuklach / Drummokloch 2525, Drummuchloch / Drummuklach / Drummokloch 2954, Drummuchloch / Drummuklach / Drummokloch 1194, Drumnargane 1624, Duppoll, aqua 2018, Egirnes / Eggernes 3246, Egirnes / Eggernes 3018, Elrigbeg / Heilrigbeg / Neilrigbeg / Litil Elrik 3134, Elrigbeg / Heilrigbeg / Neilrigbeg / Litil Elrik 459, Farnis / Farynnis in Galwidia (?) 461, Farnis / Farynnis in Galwidia (?) 990, Fischgill 1162, Frethrid / Frethride / Frethird. vide Myretoun 1336, Frethrid / Frethride / Frethird. vide Myretoun 2943, Frethrid / Frethride / Frethird. vide Myretoun baronia 3245, Frethrid / Frethride / Frethird. vide Myretoun baronia 3245, Frethrid / Frethride / Frethird. vide Myretoun capella S. Niniani 1371, Gallohill in baronia de Ochiltree (Penningham ?) 663, Garlois / Garrolis / Garrules / Gerrolis (Kirkcudbright & Garlies, Wigtown ?) 2390, Garrokero / Garrokereif / Garowkerow 2551, Garrokero / Garrokereif / Garowkerow 3042, Garrokero / Garrokereif / Garowkerow 183, Garruchqwer / Grauchquher 184, Garruchqwer / Grauchquher 2525, Gartrowane / Gertrowen 2954, Gartrowane / Gertrowen 3018, Garwachy / Garvabe 3134, Garwachy / Garvabe 2390, Garwery / Garwerire / Garowzery 2551, Garwery / Garwerire / Garowzery 3042, Garwery / Garwerire / Garowzery 2520, Gass / Gasse / Gas 2578, Gass / Gasse / Gas 3294, Gass / Gasse / Gas 3018, Glassacht / Glasachy 3134, Glassacht / Glasachy 663, Glassertoune / Glassartoune 1134, Glassertoune / Glassartoune ecclesia 2138, Glenturk 2337, Glenturk 2799, Glenturk 3275, Glenturk 185, Insula / Inche 459, Invermassan / Invermessen / Invermesane 185, Invermassan / Invermessen / Invermesane baronia ville 2956, Invermassan / Invermessen / Invermesane molendinum 2392, Karnfelde 2943, Kerowmanach 2390, Kildarroch / Kildarrach / Kildarich 2551, Kildarroch / Kildarrach / Kildarich 3042, Kildarroch / Kildarrach / Kildarich 2056, Kilsture / Kilstuyre / Kilstuyr 2487, Kilsture / Kilstuyre / Kilstuyr 2975, Kilsture / Kilstuyre / Kilstuyr 2390, Kiltersyn / Kiltarsyn / Kiltersayne 2551, Kiltersyn / Kiltarsyn / Kiltersayne 3042, Kiltersyn / Kiltarsyn / Kiltersayne 2349, Kirkandris 2453, Kirkandris 1624, Kirkewane parochia 1134, Kirkmedyn / Kirkmidyne 2157, Kirkmedyn / Kirkmidyne 2161, Kirkmedyn / Kirkmidyne 461, Kirkynnir / Kyrkkynner, S. Kenere de Karncesimow, ecclesia 2760, Kirkynnir / Kyrkkynner 3018, Knokbrakis 2920, Knokbrek 3042, Knokbrek in dominio de Craichlew 2520, Knokcowill / Knokcoile 2578, Knokcowill / Knokcoile 3042, Knokcrevy 2392, Kulvey 3676, Kyddisdale 2157, Ladycroft / crofta B.V.M. 2161, Ladycroft / crofta B.V.M. 1286, Larg / cf. Larglangfelde 2525, Larg Mekle 2954, Larg Mekle 86, Larglangfelde / Larg 1515, Larglegestane / Larglegastell / Larglagastell 3384, Larglegestane / Larglegastell / Larglagastell 2956, Litil Crag 2943, Litil Hillis 2520, Lochcregauch / Lochcregach / Lochcragif 2578, Lochcregauch / Lochcregach / Lochcragif 3294, Lochcregauch / Lochcregach / Lochcragif 916, Logane / Longane 2815, Logane / Longane 916, Logane / Longane dominium 731, Longastir / Longestir / Longester / Langcastill 732, Longastir / Longestir / Longester / Langcastill 2541, Longastir / Longestir / Longester / Langcastill 2391, Longastir Bordland 2464, Longastir Park 2464, Longastir Lacus et insule

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: alanmc241 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.wig.general/960.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My Grandfather and grandmother (Blain) moved from Stranraer to Glasgow sometime after they married in 1903, my mother was born in the same flat as myself in Maryhill. My great grandfather David Reid died 1920 in this flat, he moved up to Glasgow when he got to old to work the farm anymore. My grandfather Blain had a brother James Blain born in Stranraer 1878, but he died 1879 so could not be him, he did have uncle James born 1959 Stranraer and died there in 1922. I do not know if he ever went to Glasgow. Do you have any other information on your Janet Reid and James Blain?. 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.

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THANKYOU Crawford, Cheers Carolyn ----- Original Message ----- From: "Crawford MacKeand" <jcbmck@udel.edu> To: <SCT-WIGTOWNSHIRE@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2007 6:44 AM Subject: [WIG LIST] UK Family Maps >I have just spent a totally addictive hour with a UK site which has mapped > the locations of family names across Great Britain from the 1881 census > and the 1998 electoral registers. > > www.spatial-literacy.org > > Enter your family name and you will first get a map showing where in > England, Scotland and Wales there were people in those records with that > name. The spelling does have to be exact, but if for example "Whitric" > shows no entries (which means less than 100 were found) then just enter > "whitr" and you'll get a great choice to play with. I found "Whitrick" for > example to be from the right area for some of my ancestors. Spelling was > pretty flexible in the 1700s!! They have extracted 26,000 names ---- and > that takes you to some quite uncommon ones! Scottish and English areas are > mapped, but unfortunately Irish data only appear in the geographical list. > > Also click on "1998" map to see where they all are today. "Geographical > Locations" above the map will also, if you scroll down, tell you which > Australian and which USA states had the most of that name. > > It's a project of the University of London, and really works very well. > > Crawford. > > ------------------------------- > 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 >

In a message dated 4/4/2007 6:52:30 PM Eastern Standard Time, jdu85255@bigpond.net.au writes: Thomas KERR b.~1790 in Stranraer, married Grace McClure in 1810 Stranraer. He remarried about 1813 to Mary Crawford. He had two children from the first marriage: Thomas and Elizabeth Hamilton and one son, John in 1814 from the second marriage. Thomas was a farmer. John was a sailmaker and master of a number of vessels in Stranraer in the 1830's and 1840's. Jim, I am a little confused by your data...the couple I know about at High Ardwell in Stoneykirk in the 1851 Census were Thomas KERR, Farmer, age 62, born Stranraer and wife Mary (maiden surname McKAY), age 59, born Ayrshire. They wed on 18 Dec 1832 in Stranraer and this Thomas had the following children with Mary: 1. Elisabeth Hamilton KERR - IGI/OPR-Birth, 1851 Census Female Christening: 09 JUL 1834 Stoneykirk, Wigtown, Scotland 2. Mary KERR - IGI/OPR-Birth Female Christening: 28 OCT 1835 Stoneykirk, Wigtown, Scotland 3. Alexander KERR - IGI/OPR-Birth, 1851 Census ** named Thomas in ’ 51 Census? ** Male Christening: 26 OCT 1840 Stoneykirk, Wigtown, Scotland 4. Margaret Helen KERR - IGI/OPR-Birth, 1851 Census Female Christening: 09 AUG 1844 Stoneykirk, Wigtown, Scotland 5. Victoria KERR - IGI/OPR-Birth, 1851 Census Female Christening: 16 AUG 1847 Stoneykirk, Wigtown, Scotland Children 1, 3, 4 and 5 can be found with the parents in the 1851 Census at High Ardwell. (This is the same couple--with children 1, 2, and 3--that are living at High Ardwell in the 1841 Census; Thomas' uncle John HAMILTON, 70, widower, is living with them also.) I saw the entries for Elisabeth Hamilton KERR (1811) and Thomas KERR (1812) born to Thomas KERR and Grace McCLURE, as well as the son John (1814) born to Thomas KERR and Mary CRAWFORD. It is possible that your Thomas KERR actually married three times, rather than just twice? Sincerely, Nancy (Connecticut, USA) ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

Dear Friends, I intend to reply personally to everyone who sent a message of sympathy in the death of our grandson. We are still waiting for his cremation, and until then we really cannot say a "final" goodbye. I can't begin to tell you how each message was indeed a balm to our souls during this sad period. I forwarded the messages to my son and his family to let them know that there is much kindness and compassion among our "genealogy family." As we received many cards by regular post, it's going to take some time to respond. In the meantime, please be aware that each person's message, whether in few or many words, a poem, related empathetic personal experiences in the loss of a close family member, or some beautiful graphics or e-cards, all touched our hearts, for which we offer our sincere appreciation. Maisie, Joe and family

Hi there. I'm a new member on the list and am writing a thesis for a Family History Diploma on the KERR family that emigrated to Australia in 1850's from Wigtownshire. The information I have from Census, IGI and Wigtownshire Pages is as follows: Thomas KERR b.~1790 in Stranraer, married Grace McClure in 1810 Stranraer. He remarried about 1813 to Mary Crawford. He had two children from the first marriage: Thomas and Elizabeth Hamilton and one son, John in 1814 from the second marriage. Thomas was a farmer. John was a sailmaker and master of a number of vessels in Stranraer in the 1830's and 1840's. John married Agnes McGaw, daughter of Peter McGaw and Helen Murray in 1843 in Kirkmaiden. John and Agnes had a number of children before departing for Australia in 1850-1852. Assistance: 1. Anyone with any connections to these people I would be very interested in touching base. 2. Any additional information on Thomas (farmer) and his family in local records would be great as I am trying to identify his parents. There were two possibles in the IGI. One was a father John and mother Shusana Aitken, with John being born about 1787. The second was a James Kerr and Elizabeth McCulloch, with John born about 1791. Both in Stranraer. There are no James Kerr's in the family. 3. Locating death of Thomas KERR and his wife Mary KERR (nee Crawford). I found them in the 1851 census at High Ardmore, Stoneykirk, as he was an Inn Keeper as well as a farmer. I couldn't locate either in the 1861 census. 4. If anyone has any main reason why so many people from Scotland, including Wigtownshire, were emigrating to Australia. 5. Locating any additional children of Thomas KERR. 6. I also have been able to find thru the MI of Stranraer or Stoneykirk, that John Hamilton and Elizabeth were buried there and that Elizabeth was John KERR's aunt. This may explain the Elizabeth Hamilton Kerr name. I can't find any marriages though. Any assistance with any of the above would be very grateful. Thank you in advance for any help to can provide. Jim Duggan Australia

----- Original Message ----- From: "J & S Duggan" <jdu85255@bigpond.net.au> To: <SCT-WIGTOWNSHIRE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 11:52 PM Subject: [WIG LIST] KERR Family from Stranraer/Drumore/Stoneykirk 1700-1800's Hi Jim, this Thos. Kerr was in the farm of High Ardwell, Stoneykirk Parish, not High Ardmore. Here is the MI from the Old kirkyard in Thistle St. Stranraer No 37 "Erected by Thos Kerr, High Ardwell, in memory of Elizabeth KERR his aunt, who died Decr 11th 1837 aged 69 years. Also her husband John HAMILTON (S)ail Maker in Stranraer who ......... March (13)th 1(846) aged (8)6 y..s" I don't have him as an innkeeper though. (yet) What evidence do you have that he was an innkeeper? Below is what I have from the farm of High Ardwell. 1837 - Thomas Kerr - MI Thistle St. Stranraer (the aunt) 1841 CENSUS - Thomas Kerr, Andrew Milligan 1851 CENSUS - Andrew Milligan age 48 - 100 acres Thomas Kerr age 62 - 180 acres I could have a look at the OPR' s for you, if you get back to me. Regards, Diana > Hi there. I'm a new member on the list and am writing a thesis for a Family > History Diploma on the KERR family that emigrated to Australia in 1850's > from Wigtownshire. > > > > The information I have from Census, IGI and Wigtownshire Pages is as > follows: > > > > Thomas KERR b.~1790 in Stranraer, married Grace McClure in 1810 Stranraer. > He remarried about 1813 to Mary Crawford. He had two children from the first > marriage: Thomas and Elizabeth Hamilton and one son, John in 1814 from the > second marriage. Thomas was a farmer. John was a sailmaker and master of a > number of vessels in Stranraer in the 1830's and 1840's. > > > > John married Agnes McGaw, daughter of Peter McGaw and Helen Murray in 1843 > in Kirkmaiden. John and Agnes had a number of children before departing for > Australia in 1850-1852. > > > > Assistance: > > > > 1. Anyone with any connections to these people I would be very > interested in touching base. > 2. Any additional information on Thomas (farmer) and his family in > local records would be great as I am trying to identify his parents. There > were two possibles in the IGI. One was a father John and mother Shusana > Aitken, with John being born about 1787. The second was a James Kerr and > Elizabeth McCulloch, with John born about 1791. Both in Stranraer. There are > no James Kerr's in the family. > 3. Locating death of Thomas KERR and his wife Mary KERR (nee Crawford). > I found them in the 1851 census at High Ardmore, Stoneykirk, as he was an > Inn Keeper as well as a farmer. I couldn't locate either in the 1861 > census. > 4. If anyone has any main reason why so many people from Scotland, > including Wigtownshire, were emigrating to Australia. > 5. Locating any additional children of Thomas KERR. > 6. I also have been able to find thru the MI of Stranraer or > Stoneykirk, that John Hamilton and Elizabeth were buried there and that > Elizabeth was John KERR's aunt. This may explain the Elizabeth Hamilton > Kerr name. I can't find any marriages though. > > > > Any assistance with any of the above would be very grateful. > > > > Thank you in advance for any help to can provide. > > > > Jim Duggan > > Australia > > > ------------------------------- > 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 >

I have just spent a totally addictive hour with a UK site which has mapped the locations of family names across Great Britain from the 1881 census and the 1998 electoral registers. www.spatial-literacy.org Enter your family name and you will first get a map showing where in England, Scotland and Wales there were people in those records with that name. The spelling does have to be exact, but if for example "Whitric" shows no entries (which means less than 100 were found) then just enter "whitr" and you'll get a great choice to play with. I found "Whitrick" for example to be from the right area for some of my ancestors. Spelling was pretty flexible in the 1700s!! They have extracted 26,000 names ---- and that takes you to some quite uncommon ones! Scottish and English areas are mapped, but unfortunately Irish data only appear in the geographical list. Also click on "1998" map to see where they all are today. "Geographical Locations" above the map will also, if you scroll down, tell you which Australian and which USA states had the most of that name. It's a project of the University of London, and really works very well. Crawford.

Hi Ian As you already know Jessie Janet McCreadie born 24 Feb 1853 is my husband's Great Grandmother - she however and her relatives were born in Glen Luce / New Luce / Old Luce. Not a million miles from Portpatrick and could well be related to the Janet McCreadie b 1860 you mentioned below. I'm afraid the only Kennedy I have is the possible wife of Patrick McWhirter born around 1750 which we all have in our files. Regards Margaret. Ian Macwhirter <family@ianmacwhirter.plus.com> wrote: Is anyone researching a Janet McCreadie, b. Nov 17 1860 Portpatrick, d. Aug 11 1937 in Yakima USA, Married a Hugh Kennedy abt 1853. I ask because I'm trying to find out more about the Kennedys that she married into. That Hugh Kennedy was probably born in Newry Co. Down. Thanks Ian Macwhirter ------------------------------- 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 Margaret McDowall --------------------------------- Copy addresses and emails from any email account to Yahoo! Mail - quick, easy and free. Do it now...

ISLE OF WHITHORN CASTLE. Please refer to : Scottish History Society publication, First Series, vol. II, "Geographical collections relating to Scotland made by Walter Macfarlane" were largely 16th or 17th century from collections made by Sir Robert Sibbald (who had Privy Council cases against John Adair, mapmaker) to assist in the prepartion of a projected Atlas. pp.84-85 "The Isle, a good stone house on the seaside just beside the sea port of Whitherne called the Isle of Whithern, TWO MILES TOWARDS THE SOUTH FROM THE KIRK, this house belongs to Patrick Huston of Drummaston." Please refer to : http://www. scotcolour.com/castles/whithorncastle.htm "Neer to this place at the seaside there is the ruines of an old chapel called the chapel of the Isle, which as it is reported, was the first that was built for the service of Almighty God, in this part of the kingdom, yea, as some say, in the whole Kingdome. There is also in this parish of Whitherne, a bailirie called the Bailirie of Busby, holding of the Bishop of Dumblaine as Dean to his Majesties chapel royall, whereof William Huston (Houstoun) of Colreoch (Cutreoch) is Heritable Bayly. As also another Baylerie called the Baylyrie of Drummaston whereof Sir Andrew Agnew of Lochnaw is heritable Bayly. On whom it depends I do not well know, however the Minister of Portpatrick as Commendator of Soulseat pretends right thereto." ........................................................................ An early survey map showing the castle NORTH of St. Ninian's Kirk is at : http://www. nls.uk/maps/early/os_scotland_2nd_ed_index.html more photos of Isle of Whithorn castle at : http://www. wicker-man.com/locations_isleofwhithorn.php and the Isle of Whithorn church is at : http://www. isleofwhithorn.com/tour.asp St. Ninian's Church, Whithorn is 4 miles away. ........................................... I am a little confused about the norths and souths here and am hoping a local person may help. Thankyou.

----- Original Message ----- From: "Shirley Walsh" <swalsh@internode.on.net> To: <SCT-WIGTOWNSHIRE@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 1:05 PM Subject: [WIG LIST] Isle of Whithorn Castle Dear Shirley, "The Castle" at the Isle of Whithorn is still there are occupied. It is near to the main road on the bay. I believe it is just called "The Castle". Diana > ISLE OF WHITHORN CASTLE. > Please refer to : > Scottish History Society publication, First Series, vol. II, > "Geographical collections relating to Scotland made by Walter Macfarlane" > were largely 16th or 17th century from collections made by Sir Robert > Sibbald > (who had Privy Council cases against John Adair, mapmaker) > to assist in the prepartion of a projected Atlas. > > pp.84-85 > "The Isle, a good stone house on the seaside > just beside the sea port of Whitherne called the Isle of Whithern, > TWO MILES TOWARDS THE SOUTH FROM THE KIRK, > this house belongs to Patrick Huston of Drummaston." > > Please refer to : > > http://www. > scotcolour.com/castles/whithorncastle.htm > > "Neer to this place at the seaside there is the ruines of an old chapel > called the chapel of the Isle, which as it is reported, was the first that > was > built for the service of Almighty God, in this part of the kingdom, > yea, as some say, in the whole Kingdome. > > There is also in this parish of Whitherne, a bailirie called the > Bailirie of Busby, holding of the Bishop of Dumblaine as > Dean to his Majesties chapel royall, > whereof William Huston (Houstoun) of Colreoch (Cutreoch) is Heritable > Bayly. > > As also another Baylerie called the Baylyrie of Drummaston > whereof Sir Andrew Agnew of Lochnaw is heritable Bayly. On > whom it depends I do not well know, > however the Minister of Portpatrick > as Commendator of Soulseat pretends right thereto." > ........................................................................ > An early survey map showing the castle NORTH of St. Ninian's Kirk is at : > http://www. > nls.uk/maps/early/os_scotland_2nd_ed_index.html > > more photos of Isle of Whithorn castle at : > http://www. > wicker-man.com/locations_isleofwhithorn.php > > and the Isle of Whithorn church is at : > http://www. > isleofwhithorn.com/tour.asp > > St. Ninian's Church, Whithorn is 4 miles away. > ........................................... > I am a little confused about the norths and souths here > and am hoping a local person may help. Thankyou. > > ------------------------------- > 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 >

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Source: CAN-BC-OBITS@rootsweb.com Subject: [CAN-BC-OBITS] Vancouver Island Newspaper Group; April 3, 2007 canada.com » Vancouver Island (Nananimo) » Classifieds » Archives » Results Tuesday, April 3, 2007 CLASSIFIEDS - VANCOUVER ISLAND NEWSPAPER GROUP ... Mary Gilbert Mitchell Born November 11, 1925 Newton Stewart Scotland Died March 31, 2007 Ladysmith B.C. Survived by her loving husband of 39 years John (Smokey) Mitchell, daughter Joanne (Wayne), sons Rob (Leslie) & Keith, grandchildren Christopher (JoAnna), Jean, Rylie & Ava, great grandchildren Colby & Andrew, sister-in-law Lillian English, nieces, nephews & many friends. Mary was a Veteran & member of the R.C. Legion, Ladysmith Hospital Auxiliary & Ladysmith Hospital Board. There are no words to express our thanks to Dr. Lang & the staff of Ladysmith Hospital. No funeral by request. We will miss her. 84137 ...

Hello Jenny I noticed you have Gemmell in your family tree from Ayrshire. I have John GEMMELL and Sibella LAMB from The Garpel, Muirkirk, Ayrshire. and 12 children 1 child is my GGGrandmother Sarah GEMMELL born 1816 Muirkirk who married Robert CAMERON b 1814 Renfrew, married 1843, Liverpool, Lancashire. Any fit in your family? Regards Kristina

This copy is completely unreadable. I am so sorry, I find it very frustrating.! Diana

Many of the names on this copy are unreadable as it is out of focus. BIRTHS Names unreadable. MARSHALL, Male - B(10)3/1855 - At Garlieston, on the (10)th instant, Mrs Wm. Marshall of a son. M'MILLAN, Female - B8/3/1855 - At Caldons, parish of Minnigaff, on the 8th inst., the wife of (A.) McMillan farmer, of a daughter. MARRIAGES ???,Wm. - M(10)/3/1855 - Here, at Sun Street, on the (10)th current, by the Rev. Mr Guthrie, Mr Wm. ????fisher, Stranraer, to Mary youngest daughter of the late Mr Archibald Carrick, (rope maker). Names unreadable. Names unreadable DEATHS HERON, George - D12/3/1855 - At Lewis Street, Stranraer, on the 12th instant, Mr George Heron, formerly of Terregles aged ?? years. M'CHLERY, Charles - D10/3/1855 - At Newton Stewart, on the 10th instant, after a short illness, Mr Charles M'Chlery, broker, aged ?? years. M'MILLAN, Agnes - D(2)/3/1855 - At Newton Stewart, on the (2) inst., Agnes, youngest daughter of Robert M'Millan, weaver. M'CREA, James - D??/3/1855 - At Newton Stewart, on the ?? inst., James McCrea aged (2)years, son of Mr Peter M'Crea (joiner). MILROY, William - D??/2/1855 - At Whithorn, on the ?? ult., William, son of Mr ?? Milroy, aged 2 years and ? months, and on the ?? ult, his brother John, aged 11 months - much regretted. MILROY, John - D??/2/1855 - At Whithorn on the ?? ult., William, son of Mr ?? Milroy, aged 2 years and ? months, and on the ?? ult., his brother John, aged 11 months - much regretted. Names unreadable (WHANNELL), James - D?/?/1855 - At Whithorn, on the ?? ? (Dinnans?) James son of Mr William (Whannell) aged 4 years. M'CULLOCH, Andrew - D??/3/1855 - At California, near Whithorn, on the ?? instant, Mr Andrew M'Culloch, aged (59) years.

Thank you Meg for the GEMMELL info. I haven't tried to tie in all the GEMMELLs who married into different branches of my family in AYR. The area of Galston matches with my other families nearby. Regards Jenny Lake Macquarie NSW AUS

----- Original Message ----- From: "DIANA HENRY" <dianahhenry@btinternet.com> To: <jenm@exemail.com.au> Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 8:50 AM Subject: Re: [WIG LIST] Gemmell collectors ? > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <jenm@exemail.com.au> > To: "Meg Greenwood" <scotquester@bartnet.net>; > <SCT-WIGTOWNSHIRE@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 12:11 AM > Subject: Re: [WIG LIST] Gemmell collectors ? > > >> Thank you Meg for the GEMMELL info. > > Dear Jenny, my gg grandmother was Barbara Gemmell from Ayrshire, parents > John Gemmell and Margaret Orr, married Matthew Kerr. I have got back to > John Gemmell in Templehouse before 1559. My Gemmells were in various > farms Templehouse, Meikle Lugtonridge, Leahead - Dunlop, Auchentib - > Kilwinning, Deepston - Beith. > I must say most of this research was passed on to me from others. I think > it is a vast family. > Best wishes, Diana >> >> I haven't tried to tie in all the GEMMELLs who married into different >> branches of my family in AYR. >> >> The area of Galston matches with my other families nearby. >> >> Regards >> Jenny >> Lake Macquarie NSW AUS >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> 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 >> >