Hi Janet Below is the website for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. You can search for their graves there. http://www.cwgc.org/ Ella Ross ----- Original Message ----- From: "Janet Nuttall" <janetnuttall2@btinternet.com> To: <sct-wigtownshire@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, March 26, 2007 9:31 PM Subject: [WIG LIST] W.W.1 > Hi everyone, > This may be a little off subject, but here goes- > While researching my family tree i have found that two of my relatives > were killed in w.w 1 my relative from Wigtownshire died in 1915, at the > battle of Loos in France, he is on a memorial in Loos cemetry, but my > question is - where would he be buried ?, could he be buried where he fell > ?, it was a horrendous battle, with many lives lost, and after reading a > bit about it , it appears that he may have been gassed. > Also as this has sparked my interest - what was it like in Wigtownshire > during w.w.2 ?, was the pubs/hotels open ?, could they still get a wee > dram ? > Does anyone know of any locally written books, or web sites that i may > try, you can contact me off-list. > Janet > > > > ------------------------------- > 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

Wigtownshire Placenames K-Z recorded in : Register of the Great Seal of Scotland (RMS). VOL. III. AD1513 - 1546 Deed..Placename 1030, Kelymuk 2576, Kereweschell 322, Kerowdow 109, Kildarrach / Baldarrach 109, Baldarrach / Kildarrach 2271, Kildonane 700, Killantrenane / Kilyantrilyane 1970, Killantrenane / Kilyantrilyane 3112, Killumquhay / Killumphy 3112, Killumquhay / Killumphy Agnew 3112, Kilstay 1991, Kilsture 109, Kiltersane 3112, Kirkbryd 1380, Kirkcandres / Kirkcanderis 2340, Kirkcandres / Kirkcanderis 322, Kirkcoim / Kirkcum, parochia 3213, Kirkcoim / Kirkcum 2944, Kirkmadin / Kirkmedin in Fernes, parochia 3063, Kirkmadin 58, Kirulauchlie / Kererlauchlin 2924, Kirulauchlie 2271, Knok 109, Knokbrek 109, Knokcrevy 1912, Knokincrosche 1493, Lachalpin 2271, Larg, Mekle 2271, Largbrek-Grace 2271, Largbrek-M'William 2271, Largbrek-Stewart 620, Largis 1175, Largis 2647, Largis 57, Larglevistoun / Larglegastell 2924, Larglevistoun / Larglegastell 2944, Laroch 2494, Librek 2794, Librek 3032, Librek 3128, Lochanis 2271, Lochnaw / Lochnold, lacus et insula 3112, Logane alias Balzelyane 1516, Longastell / Langcastell 1516, Longastell / Langcastell parochia 3309, Longastell / Langcastell parochia 322, Losset 2271, Maise 3112, Marauch (Marroch ?) 195, Markbane 57, Markleif Cf. seq. 325, Markslefe 1746, Maryport 1912, Mekle Ariewland 1912, Ariewland, Mekle 2271, Mekle Larg 2271, Larg, Mekle 3128, Mekle Portaspetill 3128, Portaspetill, Mekle 322, Miltoun, parochia de Kirkcum 322, Kirkcum parochia 1912, Mochrum / Mochrome, baronia 3163, Mochrum / Mochrome, parochia 3163, Mochrumpark, baronia 2271, Monybrig / Monybriggis 3198, Monybrig 109, Monyhonschoun 2002, Monygoif, parochia 500, Moore / Mure / Muir Torhous 3063, Mour / Mowr 3063, Mureth / Mureyth 3063, Mureth / Mureyth, baronia 500, Mure, Torhous 1493, Mychly 3128, Mydtoun de Lochanis 1213, Myrtoun, baronia ac turris (vide Martyn-Kennedy) 3268, Myrtoun 3112, Park 2271, Pellanriegane 1138, Pennynghame, parochia 3052, Polmaillate 3128, Portaspetill, Mekle 322, Portincalye 3112, Portnosak 1746, Quhithillis 501, Quyltis (Garlieston) Cf. Cultis (Mr. Cairns) 2266, Remistoun, baronia 23, Rowchwen 2576, Skeith 402, Sladonall 1165, Sladonall / Slewdonald 2455, Sladonall 2872, Sonnettes, Mekill 3063, Steldach 325, Stronrawar 1912, Tong 1216, Tonylagach 500 Torhous-Mure ............................................

In a message dated 3/26/2007 12:26:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, mickandhelen.stevens@btinternet.com writes: On the transcription of the 1851 Census for Jas Buchanan age 22 of Gorbals Lanarkshire his occupation is Bailevan Gaind. Is this an occupation anyone else has come across or an error by the transcribers? Helen, If you look at the actual record, you will see that his occupation is "Railway Guard". Therefore, this is an instance of transcriber error. Nancy (Connecticut, USA) ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.

Wigtownshire Placenames A-J recorded in : Register of the Great Seal of Scotland (RMS). VOL. III. AD1513 - 1546 . Deed...Place 3112, Achnech 322, Aclach 1912, Alrig 729, Arbrok 1030, Ardauch 500, Arenemord 58, Auchingilbert 2271, Auchinmantale 700, Auchinree / Auchinre 1970, Auchinree / Auchinre 2271, Auchnotteroch 2647, Balgregane 3112, Ballingouin 322, Balliskallache 2271, Balquhere 1161, Balteir 3112, Balzellane / Bazelyane alias Logane 3112, Balzellane / Bazelyane - Makkelle 2271, Barbeth 2820, Barkly / Barklay / Barcly / Barclay 2266, Barladow 3063, Barmaill 2271, Barnavanak 1746, Barnbarroch / Barnbarach / Barnebarrauch 2576, Barnekirk 109, Barquhoise 2271, Barquhony 109, Barskeoch / Barskeach / Barskerich 2944, Barvanaig 795, Baryarrik 485, Beauch (Inch) 1912, Beauch (Inch) 532, Beauch (Penninghame) 1137, Beauch (Penninghame) 109, Bernherff 620, Blawmaichan 2647, Blaremawkyn 1516, Blairschynnauch 490, Brochtounwall 719, Brokloch 3213, Bruchjarg 2271, Caldenis 620, Caluornes 1175, Caluornes 2647, Caluornes 58, Caringarauch 2271, Carmagill 1493, Carne 1912, Claschindy 2576, Clonquhapill 2576, Clonrassy 2821, Clugstoun 1912, Corwell 2271, Cowilmoir 2266, Cowlkay 109, Crachlew / Crauchlew / Creauchlow 109, Crachlew ciminium ac turris 485, Cragcaffy / Craugcaffy molendinum 1912, Cragcaffy / Craugcaffy molendinum 1912, Cragcaffy Litill 1912, Litill Cragcaffy 1912, Cragcaffy Mekill (vide Crage) 1912, Mekill Cragcaffy (vide Crage) 1912, Crage Mekill (vice Cragcaffy) 3163, Craggis 700, Craginlee / Craginle 1970, Craginlee / Cragnle 2271, Cragochis, duae 719, Creuch 1030, Cronlew 3052. Crukiltoun parochia 2576, Culcreach 2576, Culcreach turris 3309, Culgare 2266, Culnook 620, Cultis Cf. Quyltis prope Stranraer 1175, Cultis 2647, Cultis 530, Culzenach 1277, Culzenach 1697, Culzenach 485, Dalcopech / Dalquhappo / Talquhappo 1912, Dalcopech / Dalquhappo / Talquhappo 402, Dalniark 2455, Dalniark 402, Dalwauchlin / Dalwauchlyn 2455, Dalwauchlin / Dalwauchlyn 195, Darmolane 109, Derngrew 3128, Dewchra 2576, Dowcarreff 2266, Drongandis 2271, Drumfad 1746, Drumgergan 2944, Drummaddy 2271, Drummaklochis 3128, Dunbaa / Tunbaa 3128, Tunbaa / Dunbaa 2271, Dunduf 1516, Dunregate 330, Egirnes 490, Egirnes 1164, Egirnes 1965, Egirnes 3112, Elrig Cf. Alrig 3112, Alrig / Elrig 1493, Fenoly 1848, Fischegill (Physgill) 1848, Physgill / Fischegill 2508, Fischegill (Physgill) 2508, Physgill / Fischegill 2271, Flot 2576, Frethrid baronia alias Martyn-Kennedy baronia (Penningham) 500, Freuche 3213, Gallonach 2820, Garlies (Garrules ?) 1138, Garneskeauch / Garskeauch 1175, Garneskeauch / Garskeauch 1912, Garquhory 3112, Garroche 109, Garrokero 2820, Garrules (Garlies ?), senesc. Kirkcudbrycht (Sorbie, Wigtownshire ?) 2820, Garrules fortalicium 2820, Garrules baroniam et (Alex Stewart) 2820, Garrules (Walter Stewart de Barkly et heredibus) 2271, Gartrowane 109, Garwery 23, Glassertoun / Glasintoun, baronia 2821, Glassertoun / Glasintoun, baronia 1138, Glenbuchachy 1516, Glenluce / Vallis Lucis 1516, Vallis Lucis / Glenluce 2872, Glenluce 2271, Glenstokedalis 3112, Grenane (duae) 2266, Grennand 719, Inche, baronia 1970, Inche, parochia 1912, Invermessane

hi, I think i have just replied to Dan off list, so i am repeating my message. Thank you to everyone for your replies, I had found The Commonwealth Graves Site, but it appears that my relative was listed only on a memorial panel, not in a grave, hence my question about all of those troops that were not buried. I shall get the book that Dan has recommended, and also the ones from D.G.F.H.S. thank you all again. Janet

Re the item: "DILL, Rev. William - M20/11/1855 - At No 8 Fettes Row, Edinburgh, on the 20th inst., by the Rev. A.W. Brown of Free St. Bernard's, the Rev. William Dill, minister of Colmonell, Ayrshire, to Margaret, daughter of John Parker Esq." This Willian DILL was baptised Penninghame, 21 Jun 1824, parents William DILL, (writer, banker, session clerk, registrar, Newton Stewart), and Elizabeth BLACK. Margaret PARKER was the daughter of John PARKER, (principal extractor of decrees, court of session, Edinburgh), and Margaret SCOTT. John PARKER was born in Wigtown, but I am unaware who his parents were. William DILL snr was born Minnigaff, about 1792. His father, grandfather and g'grandfather were also named William DILL. The last mentioned being my 5xg'grandfather. Regards, Bruce

I'm new to this list so thought I would post my interests in the hope that someone out there recognises some of these names and we can make a connection. This is just a brief overview of my connections in Wigtownshire. There is much missing info and still a long way to go with some of these lines, so I need more info so I can "put some flesh on the bones", as they say !!! My gt grandmother was Helen McCALLIE, born June 1881 in Garlieston, Wigtownshire, Scotland. She married William ENGLISH in 1901 and emigrated to New Zealand in abt 1914. Helen's parents were James McCALLIE an ag labourer (b. abt 1858 Whithorn, d. 1924 Creebridge, Kirkcudbright) and Margaret LITTLE a domestic servant (b. 1850 Sorbie, Wigtownshire, d. 1921 Sorbie), married in Oct 1874. Helen had the following brothers and sisters: John (Anderson) b. 1869, Stewart Donnan b. 1874, James b. abt 1877, Margaret b.1887, Catherine b. 1890. I have traced John (raised by his maternal grandparents) right throughout his life but have found no trace of any of the other siblings. James McCALLIE's parents were James McCALLIE a quarryman (b.abt 1823 -1828 Glasserton, Wigtownshire, d.1912 Glasserton) and Helen CASSIDY (b. abt 1825 Ireland ?, d. 1863 Whithorn), married abt 1848 Whithorn. Their children were: Hawthorn b. 1851 (m.Mary MAXWELL & Elizabeth CANNON), John b. 1855, James b. 1858 (as above), Catherine b. 1857, Edward William b. 1859, Annie b. 1862, (plus at least three other sons). After Helen died James married for a second time in 1863 to Sarah BROADFOOT and had: David b. 1864, Annie Pye b. 1867, Margaret Neilson b. 1869. James McCALLIE's (as above) parents were James McCALLIE a gardener / farm labourer (b. abt 1786, d. 1863 Whithorn) and Agnes NEIL (b. abt 1786 - 1791, d. bef 1864). Their children that I know of are: James (as above), a female, and Hathorn b. abt 1828. James McCALLIE's (as above) parents were William McCALLIE a carrier and Mary HUNTER. Helen CASSIDY's (as above) parents were Peter CASSIDY a lodging house keeper (b. abt 1786 Ireland) and Mary EVANS (b. abt 1796 - 1800 Ireland?, d. abt 1855 Whithorn). Their children that I know of are: Helen b. abt 1825 (as above), James b. abt 1827, Peter b. abt 1829, Mary b. abt 1831, Patrick b. abt 1833, John b. abt 1836. Margaret LITTLE's (as above) parents were Robert LITTLE an ag labourer (b. abt 1815 Ireland?, d, 1897 Garlieston) and Margaret McCULLOCH (b. abt 1818, d. 1897 Garlieston), married in 1838 Garlieston. Their children were: John b. 1838 (m. Helen LAMONT, children James, Isabella, Robert, Alexander, John, Margaret, John, William); Agnes b. 1840 (m. Stewart DONNAN, children Martha, Janet, Margaret, Mary, James, John, Isabella, Julia); Nathaniel b. 1842; Robert b.1844 (m. Jane RICHARDSON, children Agnes, Robert, Margaret, Mary, Bessie); Mary b. 1846; Margaret b. 1850 (as above) (m. James McCALLIE); Nathan b. 1852 (m. Margaret BRADFORD, children Martha, Lizzie, William, Robert); Richard b. 1854 (m. Margaret HANNAH, children Elizabeth, Annie, Margaret); Alexander b. 1856 (m. Elizabeth THOMSON); James b. 1860 (m. Elizabeth Hill SMITH, children William). Robert LITTLE's (as above) parents were John LITTLE a labourer and Susan COWAN. Their children that I know of include Robert (as above) and James b. abt 1844. Margaret McCULLOCH's (as above) parents were Gordon McCULLOCH a cobbler / linen weaver (b. abt 1785 ??? Kirkcolm, Wigtown, d. bef 1866) and Margaret KENYON (b. abt 1771 Ireland, d. 1865 Whithorn). Their children that I know of include Margaret (as above) and Mary (m. James NISH, children William, James, Mary) Margaret KENYON's (as above) parents were William KENYON and Jane McCALL. Really hoping I can make a connection with someone. Regards, Maria Hurrell Southland, New Zealand

Hi everyone, This may be a little off subject, but here goes- While researching my family tree i have found that two of my relatives were killed in w.w 1 my relative from Wigtownshire died in 1915, at the battle of Loos in France, he is on a memorial in Loos cemetry, but my question is - where would he be buried ?, could he be buried where he fell ?, it was a horrendous battle, with many lives lost, and after reading a bit about it , it appears that he may have been gassed. Also as this has sparked my interest - what was it like in Wigtownshire during w.w.2 ?, was the pubs/hotels open ?, could they still get a wee dram ? Does anyone know of any locally written books, or web sites that i may try, you can contact me off-list. Janet

I recently read Martin Gilbert's The Somme : Heroism and Horror in the First World War (2006). One of the points made by the author is that for many many of the dead in WW I, the bodies were never identified. There are many graves of unknown casualties and many memorials inscribed with the names of those bodies were never identified. Nasty business. Janet Nuttall wrote: > Hi everyone, > This may be a little off subject, but here goes- > While researching my family tree i have found that two of my relatives were killed in w.w 1 my relative from Wigtownshire died in 1915, at the battle of Loos in France, he is on a memorial in Loos cemetry, but my question is - where would he be buried ?, could he be buried where he fell ?, it was a horrendous battle, with many lives lost, and after reading a bit about it , it appears that he may have been gassed. > . . .

In a message dated 26/03/2007 12:32:21 GMT Standard Time, janetnuttall2@btinternet.com writes: what was it like in Wigtownshire during w.w.2 ?, was the pubs/hotels open ?, could they still get a wee dram ? Does anyone know of any locally written books, or web sites that i may try, you can contact me off-list. Stranraer in World War Two price £2.50 plus postage Top Secret -- WWII in Dumfries and Galloway price £3.00 plus postage Available mail order through DGFHS see _www.dgfhs.org.uk_ (http://www.dgfhs.org.uk) Click the Publication/Local History Link

On the transcription of the 1851 Census for Jas Buchanan age 22 of Gorbals Lanarkshire his occupation is Bailevan Gaind. Is this an occupation anyone else has come across or an error by the transcribers? I would appreciate any help on this. Helen Stevens

http://www.rampantscotland.com:80/letter.htm

BIRTHS FERGUSSON, Male - B2/12/1855 - At Creebridge House, Newton Stewart, on the 2d inst, the lady of Major Fergusson, of the Galloway Rifles, of a son. CAMPBELL, Female - B29/11/1855 - At Newton-Stewart, on the 29th ult., the wife of Quartermaster Sergeant Campbell, of the Galloway rifles, of a daughter. PATERSON, Male - B2/12/1855 - At Castle-Douglas, on the 2d inst, the wife of Mr N. Paterson, of a son. GORDON, Male - B26/11/1855 - On the 26th ult., at Greenlaw, the wife of David Alex. Gordon, Esq., Lieutenant in the Rifle Brigade, of a son. MARRIAGES CAMPTON, William - M27/11/1855 - At Knocknain, parish of Leswalt, on the 27th ult., by the Rev. Mr Bennett, Mr William Campton, to Margaret, daughter of Mr George M'Kie, Portpatrick. M'WILLIAM, Hugh - M3/12/1855 - At Portpatrick, on the 3d inst., by the Rev. Mr Urquhart, Mr Hugh M'William, to Grace, only daughter of Mr Andrew Cumming, innkeeper there. PARKER, William - M27/11/1855 - At Glenluce, on the 27th ult., by the Rev. Mr M'Dowall, Mr William Parker, farmer, to Miss Eliz. Sprott. CAVEN, John - M27/11/1855 - At Edinburgh, on the 27th ult., by the Rev. G. Rigg, Mr Johh caven, teacher, to Catherine, 5th daughter of the late Mr Thomas Rigg, Midkelton, Kirkcudbrightshire. THEBE, Solomon T. - M23/9/1855 - At Port Huron, Canada West, by special license, on the 23d September last, Solomon T. Thebe, Esq., Merchant and shipowner, to Mary, third daughter of the late Mr Affleck, farmer in Dinnance, Kirkcudbrightshire. GIBSON, James - M4/12/1855 - On the 4th instant, at Barnultoch, by the Rev. Mr Fergusson, Mr James Gibson, Stranraer, to Miss Mary Rankine, Barnultoch. DEATHS MILLIGAN, Susannah - D29/11/1855 - At Slock, parish of Kirkmaiden, on the 29th ult., aged 20 years, Susannah, eldest daughter of Mr Alexander Milligan, farmer there, much regretted. M'LEAN/M'MASTER, Elizabeth - D1/12/1855 - At Inchparks, on the 1st instant, after a long illness, Elizabeth M'Master, wife of Mr Peter M'Lean, farmer there. NEWALL/ANDERSON, Elizabeth - D30/11/1855 - On the 30th ult., at her residence, 73 Bedford Street South, Liverpool, after a long and painfull illness, Isabella, relict of the late David Newall, Esq., and daughter of the late William Anderson, Esq., Whiteside, Kirkgunzeon, Galloway.

The following copies have been posted. 15th November, 1855 posted on 9th June 2003 29th November, 1855 posted on 22nd May 2004 Diana

BIRTHS MORRISON, Female - B16/11/1855 - Here, at Harbour Street, on the 16th instant, the wife of Mr John Morrison, joiner, of a daughter. M'WHAE, Male - B13/11/1855 - At Kirkcarswell, Rerrick, on the 13th inst., Mr John M'Whae, of a son. MARRIAGES ADAIR, James - M19/11/1855 - At Airies, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 19th instant, by the Rev. Mr M'Dowall, (F.C.) Mr James Adair, grocer, Stranraer, to Margaret, only daughter of Mr Peter Campbell, lately farmer of portion of Airies. M'CULLOCH, William - M21/11/1855 - At Cairnside, parish of Kirkcolm, on the 21st inst., by the Rev. Mr M'Dowall, (F.C.) Mr William M'Culloch, from Ayrshire, to Miss Mary Turnbull, residing at Cairnside. GRANT, Hector M.S. - M15/11/1855 - At Lochbank, on the 15th inst., by the Rev. Samuel Cowan, Hector M.S. Grant, H.E.I.C.S., to Sophia Hannay, fifth daughter of James Lidderdale, Esq. CAMERON, Jas. - M9/11/1855 - On the 9th instant, at Richorn Wood Cottage, by the Rev. George Dudgeon, Free Church, Dalbeattie, Mr Jas. Cameron, Stakeford Foundry, Maxwelltown, to Agnes, daughter of Mr Thomas Maxwell, forester, Munches. JOLLY, John - M23/10/1855 - On Tuesday, October 23d by the Rev. Dr. Lewis, at the church of the Holy Trinity, Brooklyn, New York, John Jolly, of Kirkcudbright, to Emily Louisa, daughter of Mr Thomas Canner, of Brooklyn. M'KINNELL, James - In the WFP M22/11/1855 - At St. Michael's, Toxteth, Liverpool, by the Rev. Robert Wynne Edwards, James M'Kinnell, of Castle-Douglas, to Jemima Black, eldest daughter of the late Frederick Black, civil engineer of Edinburgh. M'MORRINE, John - M24/10/1855 - At New York, on the 24th October last, by the Rev. Dr. M'Leod, John M'Morrine, of Chicago, to Miss Esther Sutherland Yule, daughter of Mr James Yule, of Castle - Douglas. DILL, Rev. William - M20/11/1855 - At No 8 Fettes Row, Edinburgh, on the 20th inst., by the Rev. A.W. Brown of Free St. Bernard's, the Rev. William Dill, minister of Colmonell, Ayrshire, to Margaret, daughter of John Parker Esq. DEATHS ARMSTRONG, Robert - D18/11/1855 - Here, on the 18th instant, Mr Robert Armstrong, mariner, after a short illness. JAMESON, William - D19/11/1855 - Here, on the 19th inst., William, aged 4 years, son of the late Mr Jameson, farmer, Low Curghie. WITHER James - D16/11/1855 - At Thornbank, on the 16th inst., James Wither, aged 87 years. HINDS, James - D16/11/1855 - At Newton-Stewart, on the 16th inst, James, infant son of Mr John Hinds, painter. M'CANDLISH, William - D19/11/1855 - At Gorbals, Newton Stewart, on the 19th instant, Mr William M'Candlish, blacksmith, aged 45 years. KERR, Mrs - D15/11/1855 - At the Free Church Manse, Muthill, Perthshire, on the 15th instant, Mrs Kerr, relict of W. Kerr, Esq., Frederick Street, Birmingham. MAXWELL, Thomas - D15/11/1855 - At No.1 Bedford Street, Liverpool, on the 15th inst., aged 53, Thomas Maxwell, Esq., of that town, merchant, and of Auchen??????, Kirkcudbrightshire. M'QUHAE, George - D13/11/1855 - At the Murray Arms Inn, Gatehouse of Fleet, on the 13th instant, very suddenly, George M'Quhae, of Laurieston, aged 68 years, attendant during the shooting season upon Ralph Brocklebank, Esq., merchant, Liverpool.

At 10:30 AM 3/24/2007, Diana Henry wrote: >... >DEATHS >... >HINDS, James - D16/11/1855 - At Newton-Stewart, on the 16th inst, >James, infant son of Mr John Hinds, painter. >... On 9 Jun 2003, Diana posted this birth announcement from the 15 Nov 1855 Wigtown Free Press: "At Newton-Stewart, on the 7th instant, the wife of Mr John Hinds, painter, of a son." So now we know the baby died a week later. From the online IGI, he was: JAMES HINDS Birth: 07 NOV 1855 Penninghame, Wigtown, Scotland Father: JOHN HINDS Mother: ELISABETH HAMLLEN Batch No.: C118951 His mother's name is most often recorded as Elizabeth HAM[P]DEN. I follow this family because I believe John HINDS was the brother of Jessie/Jess HINDS. She married Alexander LITTERICK, son of James LITTERICK and Mary/Marion McBRATNIE, who are buried next to my ggg-grandfather McBRATNIE in the Kirkinner kirkyard. Mary Richardson

Hello, Looking for anything about Alexander McDowall married to Agnes Thompson of Garrochtrie, Kirkmaiden. My knowledge comes from IGI of three children Sarah McDowall 11 December 1805 Garrochtrie John McDowall 11 December 1808 Kirkmaiden Nancy McDowall 13 August 1815 Kirkmaiden John married Sarah Laurie (Lowrie) and died on 29 December 1877 at Barnultoch, Inch (details from Certificate) Thank you. Chrissie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mhwp Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.wig.general/234.428.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Andrew Sorry but I don't have a Jacob Roseware in my records but as I have not got back to the 1700s yet he may turn up eventually. Also none of my research is in the Newton Stewart area either. Margaret 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 Wigtownshire Listers, Working from New Zealand, I have good reason to thank all those who have transcribed documents and memorials for us. I have been using the excellent booklet: Leswalt Old Kirkyard:Memorial Inscriptions, pub by Dumfries and Galloway Family History Society, 48 pages, ISBN 1-873977-85. I was interested in the entry for Tombstone 146 in Leswalt Old Kirkyard, Leswalt (page 28): '"Blessed are the dead which die in the lord." Rev 14th and 13th. Erected by Mary Agnew in memory of her husband John Martin farmer and smith bill who departed this life 21st May 1851. Also in memory of their children viz James who departed this life 1st May 1847, Jessie who departed this life 10th Sep 1853, Helen who departed this life 25th Oct [1853], Anne who departed this life 3d Nov [1853], Grace who departed this life 30th Dec [1853]. Also the erector of this stone Mary Agnew who departed this life 25th M...[25th March 1855] Also Margaret Martin wife of William C...[Gunion] who died at Barsolus 26th Nov...[1866] Also John Martin their son who died 3rd March 1889 aged 52 y...' >From my own family tree research, I have added the illegible dates in square brackets. Before a discussion erupts on John Martin's singular trade of 'farmer and smith bill', this seems to be a misreading of time-worn letters. John Martin's farm was at Smithy Hill so the text was probably John Martin farmer of Smithy Hill.' Does anyone know what the terrible affliction was that carried off four of the Martin children in the last four months of 1853? Many thanks to the Dumfries and Galloway Family History Society. Best wishes Trevor Agnew Christchurch New Zealand

The copy of 25th October, 1855 was posted on 9th June, 2003. The copy of 1st November, 1855 was posted on 2nd November, 2003, and also on 15th November, 2003 (without any improvement!)