This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: swresearch Surnames: Houston, Stewart, Adair Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.wig.general/803.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: >From HISTORY OF THE LANDS AND THEIR OWNERS IN GALLOWAY BY P.H. McKERLIE, F.S.A. SCOT., F.R.G.S.&C.: "It is also stated in the Nial saga, that Kari, Solmund's son, passed the winter, after the battle of Clontarf, with Earl Malcolm, near Whitherne. There can therefore now be no doubt that Cruggleton Castle was built a good many years before the time of Magnus. However, beyond the statement that Earl Malcolm resided near Whithorn, we are left in ignorance as to the name of his residence. Cruggleton castle is near Whithorn, as well as the fortlet of Carghidown, which covered half an acre, on the Tonderghie property, Burgh-head; also Castle Feather, close by, on the estate of Physgill. All were built by the Norsemen. There can be no question that Earl Malcolm resided in one of them, and from the extent of Cruggleton Castle, there is every reason to believe that it was then built, and occupied by him. As already stated, the precipice on which it was situated is fully 200 feet above the sea. It covered about one and a half acres of land. Within the walls, which were battlemented, there was a courtyard, and buildings with eight towers. Another wall lined the interior side of the fosse or moat, fifty feet wide, and very deep, over which was a drawbridge. The gate was strongly fortified, with a guardhouse over it and portcullis. Landward, it was thus, in these times, considered impregnable. On the other side, the sea made it equally so. Immediately under the castle, there was a landing place, where vessels of small burden could be drawn up and secured in tempestuous weather. The means of communication was by a path up the precipice,(???) intersected at the harbour by a gate, having a small guard-house over it, and defended by a portcullis, &c., The path then ascended in a winding direction, and at the battlemented wall was another gate, fortified in the same way." Jim, are you going to walk this path on your next visit ? Perhaps the Castle of Dunskey was given to the Adair / Fitzgerald family by Earl Malcolm ? Archaeology Notes and images of Castle Feather are at : http://www. rcahms.gov.uk/pls/portal/newcanmore.details_gis?inumlink=63137 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: swresearch Surnames: Houston, Stewart Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.wig.general/803.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: re: p. 112, "Registrum Secreti Sigill Regum Scotrum" , Vol I, 1488-1529, land transaction by a William Houston : "A.D. 1501-1502 763 Apud .... 30 Jan. A letter of Tak made in perpetuall ekin of our Soverance Lordis renntale, to Wilzame Houstoun in Busby, of all and hale the five merkis worth of land ald extent of Kiddisdale, with the pertinentis, laind in the lordschip of Galoway and schirefdome of Wigtoun for ix zeris next followoing the date hereof: His entire thairto beginn and at the first of witsandey next tacum; with power to mak subtennandes, etc. Pay to the comptroller, etc. The soume of xx lib. of second male, with service and cariage aucht and want at mertymes and witsanday, be evin partionis, alanerly, etc. per subscriptionem Regis, Solut ii 87" ............................ John Thomson's Atlas of Scotland (1832) at : http://www.nls.uk/maps/early/540.html shows two castles in the vicinity, both in ruins - Port Castle near Kidsdale and Castle Feather. Would you know anything of these castles please ? The above website also has an index for the map of Wigtownshire, but does not list all the places, i.e. Houston's mansion of Cutreoch and the above-mentioned castles. Perhaps I could make a complete index of the placenames in each parish if anyone is interested. 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.

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

Hi Chrissie, Although there is no connection as far as I'm aware between our McDOWALL lines, by coincidence, my ggg'grandparents were William McDOWALL & Agnes THOMPSON, (parish of Kirkinner). I have transcribed the following records from the LDS films of the OPRs. Some of this is relevant to your family, some possibly relevant. Kirkmaiden: Sara, lawful daughter to Agnes Thompson & Alexr McDowall in Garrochtree, was born the 11th & bapd the 17th Decemr 1805 John, lawful son to Alexr McDowall and Agnes Thompson & in Barncorkrie, was born the 6th & bapd the 11th Decr 1808 Nancy, lawful daughter to Alexr McDouall, & Agnes Thompson & in Potnessock, born the 10th and bapd the 13th Augt 1815 Stoneykirk: John McDowall & Sarah Lowrey, both residing in this Parish have given in their names in Order to proclamation of Banns. They were regularly proclaimed on the 7th and married by the Revd Robt McNeil on the 11th day of Novr 1841 – Robt McNeil Modr. 1842 / John McDowall & Sarah Lowrie in Caldons had a lawful Daughter / Agnes / 5th March / 10th April Kirkinner: 1818 / Dec 6 Todd William & Mary Ann McEwen Minnigaff. Wigtown: 1820 / April 23 / William Tod Marianne McEwen / Mary born 16th / Bridge Bladnoch Penninghame: 1823 / William Tod and Mary Ann McEwan had a lawful child Born 10th October & Baptized the 2d Novr named John 1826 / William Tod and Mary Ann McEwan had a lawful child Born 28th February and Baptized the 26th March 1826 named Elizabeth 1828 / William Tod & Mary Anne McEwen had a lawful child Born 5th August & Baptized the 17th named James Was your Elizabeth TODD born in the parish of Penninghame? If so, this could be her family, as her age is a good match. I couldn't help noticing the time between the marriage of John McDOWALL & Sarah LOWRIE, and the birth of Agnes. My g'grandfather and his first wife had a similar 'short gestation period', and as a result, were called before the Kirk Session to be rebuked. If you are interested in pursuing that sort of thing, you could try for Kirk Session Minutes, held by National Archives in Edinburgh. Regards, Bruce

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: swresearch Surnames: McDowell, Donnell Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.wig.general/922.1.1.1.1.1.3.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thankyou Bruce. Meikle Castle is shown on the 1848 Ordnance Survey map at http://www. british-history.ac.uk/mapsheet.asp?x=16&y=228&sheetid=9131&ox=4292&oy=2660&zm=1&czm=1 but, as you noted, I could not see any ruins or house on the aerial view on Multimap. The name of "Castel Donnel" interested me in that the Irish "Donnell" may have been changed in Scotland to "Dougal" or "Douall", and families of that name may have gone to the area about 1500s or earlier. 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.

I know someone collects GEMMELLs from this list, I stumbled across one in Galston that was born in Glasgow. Not known if there were WIG links, so this may be 'off topic' for most readers. Will post this to the Glasgow list too. Meg Greenwood / Oklahoma USA ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Galston OPRs, page 81, 1804 : GEMMELL, John lawful son of Matthew GEMMELL and Agnes PETERSON was Born 18th, Bapt'd 22 Oct, 1804. N. B. The Parents were living in Glasgow when this child was Born, but is registered here w/ their other children at their request. It is also registered in Glasgow....

Source: CORNISH@rootsweb.com Subject: [CORNISH] Weekly Newspaper, 23rd December, 1842 BMDs West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser, Friday, 23rd December, 1842. ... MARRIED. ... On Wednesday se'nnight, at Gulliford chapel, Lympstone, Devon, Thomas Foster BARHAM, M.B., of St. Leonard's Exeter, to Margaret, daughter of the late Capt. W. HENRYSON, R.N., of Stranraer, Scotland. ...

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: BruceMcDowall27 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.wig.general/922.1.1.1.1.1.3.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Sorry, but I'm not so familiar with that area as for Kirkinner. A lot of my ancestors lived in the parish of Kirkinner, so I've studied that area in detail, both on maps and genealogical records. I also concentrated on that area when I visited there in both 2004 qand 2006. Have you tried Multimap or Googlemap? Unless significant ruins remain, you may not see them on aerial views. I located some remains of the Ravenstone Mill in the parish of Sorbie, but there's not enough remaining to show on aerial maps. Bruce 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: swresearch Surnames: Stewart Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.wig.general/922.1.1.1.1.1.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thankyou Bruce. I am having trouble finding the area of another ancient castle and hope you may be able to help please. On Pont's map in the northern area of Penningham Parish, there appears to be "Ouer Castel Donnel" and "N. Casteldonnel" which may have later been part of the estate of Castlestewart of Ochiltree. On the 1782 map there are in the same area, south of the Cree Water : "Mickle Castle" "Castle Loch" and "Little Castle" western shore of Ochiltree Loch. This Stewart family may have gone to co. Tyrone in the time of the plantation of Ireland, and later be related to the Houston family of Craigs, co. Antrim, N. Ireland. It would be interesting if there are outlines of any ruins to be seen in an aerial view. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: BruceMcDowall27 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.wig.general/922.1.1.1.1.1.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Shirley & Mary, The Castelaruick on the 1654 map was located at or near what is on the current OS map as Crook of Baldoon, at the end of Shell Road. Note that it is on the opposite side of Lane Burn to Baldoon Castle. Lane Burn seems to have been diverted for the Baldoon Airfield, based on comparison of the 1895 and current OS maps. Crook of Baldoon has been referred to simply as Crook (1851 census), Cruick (1841 census), Cruik, Creoch, Creochs, Crioch, and Friar's Cruik. According to "Around the Parish of Kirkinner", it was part of the Baldoon estate in the 19th century. Bruce McDowall 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: swresearch Surnames: Stuart Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.wig.general/922.1.1.1.1.1.2.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: On the map by Timoth. Pont c.1600 of GALLOVIDIAE Pars Occidentalior, in qua Vicecomitatvs (Sherifdome) Victoniensis (Wigtoun) cum (with) Regalitate (Regalitie of) Glenlucensi (Glenluce) He has "Mochrum Cast." This may be the "Old Place of Mochrum" shown in the photo at : http://www. geograph.org.uk/photo/166479 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: TerrieStrout13 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.wig.general/792.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My great grandmother Ida Arvilla Preston married George's son Thomas I am interrested in this family included is what i have 1. Andrew Matherson was born about 1800 in Scotland. He died on October 8, 1894 in EDMONDS MAINE. Andrew Matherson had the following children: 2 i. George Matherson. Second Generation 2. George Matherson died on September 19, 1915. He was born in Glasgow Scotland (maybe). George Matherson and Mrs. Georganna Smith Owens were married on March 6, 1860. Mrs. Georganna Smith Owens was born in 1830. She died in 1902. George Matherson and Mrs. Georganna Smith Owens had the following children: 3 i. Thomas Matheson (born on May 5, 1862). 4 ii. Agnes Matheson was born on November 25, 1864. 5 iii. George Matheson was born on June 21, 1866. 6 iv. Richie Matheson was born on July 20, 1867. 7 v. Adelade Matheson was born on January 31, 1869. 8 vi. Abby Matheson was born on November 20, 1871. 9 vii. Andrew Matheson was born on July 13, 1875. 10 viii. Richie Matheson was born on December 6, 1878. Third Generation 3. Thomas Matheson was born on May 5, 1862. He died on February 10, 1887 in Dennysville Maine. Thomas Matheson and Ida Arvilla Preston were married on August 5, 1886 in calais maine. Ida Arvilla Preston (daughter of Archibald (Ichabod) Preston and Mary Ann Jones) was born on September 1, 1864 in EDMONDS MAINE. She died on June 24, 1912 in KENNEBUNK MAINE. She was buried in FOREST HILL CEMETERY OLD TOWN MAINE. Thomas Matheson and Ida Arvilla Preston had the following children: 11 i. Thomas Matheson was born on February 5, 1887. possably a son Raymond T. dates unknown Ida Married 2 nd Clarence Reynolds had a son Percy a daughter francis she married 3 Ernest L Strout had a son Ernest who is my grandfather 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mrichson Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.wig.general/922.1.1.1.1.1.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: By "Timothy Pont web-site," I assume you mean http://www.nls.uk/pont/index.html? According to http://www.nls.uk/pont/generalroute.html, the Pont maps don't include Wigtownshire. I couldn't spot the Mindork ruins on the aerial photo, but you seem to have found the right vicinity. Mary Richardson mrichson@ix.netcom.com 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: swresearch Surnames: McDowall, McDowell, Vaus, Vans, Ross, Ker, Stewart, Dalrymple Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.wig.general/922.1.1.1.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MINDORK / MONDORK CASTLE, KIRKCOWAN. Uthtred M'Dowall bc.1425 m.1455 Miss Vaus, had son, Uchtred M'Dowall bc.1457 m.1483, had son, Thomas M'Dowall, bc.1500 of Mindork, Kirkcowan, dc.1560, was succeeded in 1560 by Uchtred McDowall. Papers of the Hamilton-Dalrymple Family of North Berwick Scot. Archives. GD110/415. 22 June 1609 & 26 Aug 1622 Extract contract between James Stewart of Uchiltrie, and dame Katherine Mcdowall, his spouse, Sir John Mcdowall of Garthland, and dame Margaret Ker, his spouse, on one part, and Alexander Stewart, of Gairleyis / Garlies, on other part, whereby said James and John ratify decreet of apprising, 22 June 1609, at instance of Uchtred Mcdowall of Mondork against deceased John Mcdowall of Garthland, of lands and barony of Corswell (60½ merkland), in parish of Kirktoun (? Kirkmaiden) and Stanykirk, and others (Reg. b. of c. & s., 26 August 1622 ) Papers of the Dalrymple Family, Earls of Stair Scot. Archives. GD135/567. Glenluce. 6 July 1648 Disposition by Ucktred McDowell [McDowall] sometime styled of Mondork to James Ross of Balneill [Balneil] of the land of Anabaglish. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: swresearch Surnames: Adair, Dalrymple, Dickson, Cathcart, McEwan, Nicholson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.wig.general/922.1.1.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mary, On the map by Timoth. Pont GALLOVIDIAE Pars Occidentalior, in qua Vicecomitatvs (Sherifdome) Victoniensis (Wigtoun) cum (with) Regalitate (Regalitie of) Glenlucensi (Glenluce) on the southern side of Tarf water from Kirdcowan Kirk he shows Mondork. On the 1782 map it appears as "Mindork Castle in ruins". Would these be on the Scottish Timothy Pont web-site along with other placenames for Wigtownshire ? Can you see the ruins on the map at : http://www. multimap.com/map/photo.cgi?client=public&X=231000.24742995&Y=559000.188869928&scale=10000&width=700&height=400&gride=232933.24742995&gridn=560857.188869928&lang=&db=freegaz&coordsys=gb Thankyou. 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.

Dear Friends, The following passages from the New Testament have been my solace over the past few weeks: "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest ...." St. Mathew 11:28 KJV "In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also..." St. John 14: 1 KJV Thursday, March 15, 2007, was the darkest day for our family when we received news of the death of our beloved, special grandson who died in Las Vegas, Nevada, as a result of a grand mal seizure, it is thought. He was living in a state-run group home, and under the circumstances of his death there the coroner had to perform an autopsy. As of today, April 1, we have not been able to have a family gathering to put him to rest and to honour and respect this very special person who wasn't given much of a chance during his life. Our grandson was given the first name Clint, to carry on my family name. His father, our son, being given the name as a middle name. In naming Clint thus, the thought was that if he ever married and had children, perhaps he could pass on the name, sort of in perpetuity, down through his children It was not to be because marriage and having a family were not, and likely never would be, on the horizon for Clint. He was born with a rare chromosomal/genetic condition referred to as Di Georges Syndrome, which presented him with many developmental challenges, including a form of retardation which then "progressed" (as depicted) to schizophrenia the last two years of his life. It was a living hell for him and his family. With it all, he had a gentle sense of humour, and was the most loving, kind, forgiving human who never bore a grudge, but should have given the insurmountable challenges he faced each day. This character, this personality, is his heritage, then; this is what I hope will be passed down through my children, our grandchildren to our great-grandchildren and the generations that follow when questions are asked about who or what was this young man who died at the age of 26. If I may, if anyone wonders about which charity to make a donation to, may I respectfully suggest Easter Seals (U.S.A.) and one's local Mental Health Agency, both severely underfunded. Both of those agencies were helpful when Clint was first diagnosed as a baby, and later as he entered "the system" in adulthood. I hope I am forgiven for posting this personal loss, but as we spend so much time on our genealogy pursuits, and the lives of our forebears, we need to continue to be very much focused on our families in the present also. Today is the first day of the rest of my life to try to continue to do this. As a footnote: We try to take solace in that the Lord must have realised that Clint had suffered enough and enfolded him in his arms into eternal rest. Maisie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: louisglendamacleod Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.wig.general/1868.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Tank you that has cleared up one line. I will continue the search Glenda 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: wakelly7 Surnames: kelly, mccluskey, shevlin, herbert, roddie Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.wig.general/1868.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: This is not the William Kelly you are looking for, I'm afraid. This William Kelly is my grandfather. He was born in Westerly, Rhode Island in 1873 and came to Wigtown with his mother Margaret (nee McCluskey) following his father's death. His father, John Kelly had lived in Sorbie before going to America. William left Wigtown to make his home in Glasgow around 1900. With best wishes, Bill Kelly 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: malcolmlockerbie Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.wig.general/1868.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I found the nearest William on the 1891 census in Wigtown at West Side Low Vennel, less than 1 mile from Maidland Farm! Margaret Kelly 43 b. Wigtown William Kelly 17 b. America Maggie Kelly 15 b. America John Kelly 12 b. America Could this be him? 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.

The "Roy Map" 1747-1755 of Wigtownshire is at : http://www. scran.ac.uk/database/results.php?offset=145&no_results=12&PHPSESSID=ul1gisutn339hjvrv17coovj07&scache=4o3mg2dc7a&searchdb=scran&sortby=&sortorder=ASC&field=&searchterm=%2BWigtownshire I have had an enquiry "what does it take to get a log-on ID and password" to access the maps. Would anyone have access ? Thankyou.