This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: NSeeds Surnames: McADAMs in Wigtownshire Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.wig.general/618.5.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Anita, Regarding your McADAM query... I believe that the family you are tracking as William and Agnes McADAM (with children Robert, Agnes, Jean, Elizabeth, John, Andrew and Grace) in Whithorn is actually: William McADAM, Master Joiner = Agnes HUNTER They can be found all the way through the 1881 Census residing in Whithorn Parish with all/some of their children. By 1871 and 1881, only Andrew is still living with his parents, and is the informant on both of their death registers. Death register for Agnes HUNTER McAdam, dated 17 Nov 1887 in Whithorn, states that she is the wife of William McADAM (Joiner) and the daughter of William HUNTER (Crofter) and Elizabeth Hunter, M.S. McKINNEL. [IGI and OPR have marriage of this couple as 12 Feb 1808 in Kirkinner Parish, Wigtownshire.] Death register for William McADAM, master joiner, dated 7 Mar 1889 in Whithorn, states that he is the widower of Agnes HUNTER and the son of Robert McADAM (Crofter) and Grace McAdam, M.S. STEWART. [No IGI or OPR records exist for the marriage of this couple, nor any of their children--which is why you could only find the William McADAM born to Andrew and Margaret.] Names of eldest son, Robert, and youngest daughter Grace appear to substantiate the connection...as does daughter Elizabeth. Since there are no OPR records for this McADAM/STEWART family, I can hypothesize that they may not have been members of--or active in--the Church of Scotland. Grace STEWART McADAM died 9 Feb 1865 in Glasserton. The record states that she is the wife of Robert McADAM and the daughter of Robert STEWART and Agnes Stewart, M.S. HAWTHORNE. Informant is her son, Andrew McADAM. Robert McADAM, crofter, died 22 Oct 1870 in Glasserton. The record states that he was the widower of Grace STEWART and the son of William McADAM and Elizabeth McAdam, M.S. CAMERON. Informant is his son, Andrew McADAM. I believe that both of Agnes HUNTER McAdam's parents died prior to mandatory civil registration in 1855. Regards, N. Seeds (Connecticut, USA) 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: Gordon, Gordoun, Dunbar, Dumbar, Vaus, McCulloch, McDowell, Stewart, Mure Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.wig.general/630.1.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Seeking parents of Janet / Margaret GORDON, wife of Patrick DUNBAR, 6th of Kilconquhar. Would there be any notes by M'Kerlie in the History of Lands of Galloway ? Thankyou. Would Janet / Margaret Gordoun be connected to the Gordons of Kenure ? In 1503 Sir Alexander GORDON of Kenmure killed Sir John DUNBAR of MOCHRUM, Steward of KIRKCUDBRIGHT, (Stewartry of Kirkcudbright) and had to flee the country. He died 1513 at Flodden. He m. 1stly Miss Kennedy (mistress of King James IV ?) and had dau, Janet m. Lachlan MacINTOSH (desc. in Georgia ?) m. 2ndly Janet Douglas (dau. of Sir .... Douglas of Drumlanrig) m. 3rdly 1512 Elizabeth Stewart, d. 1515 DUNBAR of Kynnunquhar / Kilconquhar / Kennaquhair, pronounced by locals "Ken-na-where" and of Loch (Mochrum ?) Some DUNBAR entries from the index of "Wigtownshire Charters" Dunbar of Kynnunquhar and spouse JANET GORDON, ....... pages186, 197, 198, 203, 211, 238, 242. Dunbar of Loch, Patrick, son of Patrick Dunbar of Loch and Kilconquhar, Andrew, son of Patrick, ......pages 241, 242, 249, 250. Dunbar of Mochrum (Loch ?), John, sheriff of Wigtoun, ......pages xlvi, 25, 57, 76, 185. Short extracts : 1504/5, Feb 13. p.186 Instrument of sasine Patrick Dunbar of Loch, son and heir of Patrick Dunbar of Kynnunquhar, infeft Dunbar of Mochrum in land of Chang in Mochrum Parish. (Mochrum Park charters) **1520, Dec. 6. p.203 Instrument of sasine. (Probably a marriage settlement) Sheriff, Alex McSkymmyn, infeft Patrick Dunbar of Loch (Mochrum ?) (and 6th of Kilconquhar, dc.1549 ?) and JANET GORDON spouses (dau of .................. ?? ) in lands of Bar, Elryg (Elrig) Dyrie (Derrie) and Altnecroch and Gervery, extending in all to a 20 merkland in barony of Mochrum which had been resigned by Patrick (Dunbar). Witnesses : Dean, David Vaus, vicar of Mochrum, Thomas Maknacht, Andro McDowill, John Makquirk James Portare. (Barnbarroch Charters Acts and Decreets. vii.216) 1513, June 16. p.197 John Inglis and spouse Margaret Cameroun, in favour of Sir John Dunbar of Mochrum, narrating that Alex Mure sold land of Chang, Mochrum barony, to John Inglis. Spouses not to make any alienation of Chang to Patrick Dunbar of Loch except tack made c.1511 held by Rankin Mure. Instrument of compromise between Sir John Dunbar and Alex Mure re land of Chang. (Mochrum Park charters) 1532, July 5. p. 211 Instrument of Sasine Patrick Dunbar of Loch as lord superior, infeft George Campbell of Karentray in lands in Mochrum Parish, 2-1/2 merkland of Meikle Karentray, 2-1/2 merklands of Druchtag 1-1/2 merkland of Clone. Wit: Quintin Dunbar, brother of Patrick Dunbar. Adam Mure of Drumskeoch William Jardain, Andrew McCoche Mychael Makcobryk. (Monreith Charters) 1542. Aug. 18. (p.110) Instrument of sasine Duncan McGowin was infeft in land of Skeoch, Quhitherne Parish. Wit: Dom. John Mertene, vicar of Gelstoun (in Kirkcudbright ?) George Mertein, John Mertein. Andrew Dunbar, burgess of Quhitherne, Robert Kent, chaplain Dom. Nicolas McBlain, chaplain Alexander Cusing, James Maxwell. (Monreith Charters) 1552/53. March 24. p.242. Instrument of Sasine John McBlayne, sheriff deputy and a bailie of Patrick Agnew, sheriff of Wigtoun, infeft Andrew Dunbar of Loch as heir to his father, the dec'd Patrick Dunbar of Loch, in (i) 40 merklands of ½ the baroney of Mochrum, viz - Corhallochhill, Mylntoun with ½ the myln thereof, Drumescart, Clontakboy, Dyrreblayr, Garrokyrre, Challochglass, Cardowchane, Skeyth and Little Dreuchtag, and also (ii) 13-1/2 merk lands of ½ Mochrum in tenandry, viz - ½ Glentriploch, Barcheochane, Meikle Drouchtag, Clone, Drumskeoch and Meikle Kerintray - all lying in the parish of Mochrum, held in chief of the crown. The second named list of lands were held in superiority. Wit: James Greg, John Ramsay, Roger GORDOUN of Kirkconnell, Dom. Alex. Broun, John Parker, Rolland Acoltrane, younger, Alex McDowell, George McDowell Ninian McCrobert, Nicolace Reyd. (Mochrum Park Charters) 1552, May 12. p.241. Instrument of Sasine Andrew Dunbar of Kilconquhar and Loch (Mochrum Loch ?) as superior personally infeft Patrick Styrlyng in lands of Skeith extending to a 2-1/2 merkland and in the lands of Casdouquhen extending to an adjacent 5 merkland, in the lordship of Loch. (Barnbarroch Charters) 1553, Dec 2. Charter of alienation & sasine by Andro Dunbar of Loch to Mr. Patrick Waus / Vaus, rector of Wigtoun, of his 5 merkland of Dyreblair, Mochrum Parish. (Barnbarroch Charters) 1557, Sep. 10. p.249. Contract Between Andro Dunbar of Loch (bro. of Janet Dunbar who m. William Adair ) and Archibald Mure (in Arewllane) his father-in-law. Andro (Andrew Dunbar of Kilconquhar) is to place and possess MARGARET GORDON (dau of .......................?), his mother, in 5 merkland of Carsdoquhen for her life and place Archibald Mure in the bailary of Mochrum barony for his lifetime, with power to hold courts, creaste officers and uplift unlaws and escheats and to poind and distrain, containing details of tenant's baillie work. Archibald MURE discharges Andrew DUNBAR for his wrongful intromissions with the whole terce of the 62 merklands of Mochrum barony since the death of PATRICK DUNBAR, his father, who died in 1547 (at Pinkie ?), and remits to Andrew DUNBAR all the tercelands of Mochrum barony pertaining to MARGARET GORDON, his mother, by reason of her late husband's death, providing that the 5 merklands of Cardoquhen be excepted terce (widow's 1/3 share) and with Margaret DUNBAR (nee GORDON) for life and the terce of Garquheries, the terce of 5 merkland of Carhollach and the terce of Gargaries. Andrew DUNBAR is to satisfy Adam Patersoun, occupier of the same, and bring to Archibald (Mure, father-in-law of Andrew Dunbar) Adam Patersoun's letter of tack. Witnesses: John Dunbar of Mochrum John Dunbar alias Blak John, and Hector Dunbar. Signed: Archibald Muyr in Arewllane. (Barnbarroch Charters) 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.

>>HUTCHISON, Female - B15/7/1854 - At Warnambool, Australia, on the 15th July, Mrs B.W. Hutchison, of a daughter.<< Victorian Pioneer Index. 1836-1888...........No further births or deaths in Victoria Surname: HUTCHINSON Given Names: Berkeley Burns Event: B Spouse Surname/Father: Berkeley Westr Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Sarah Eliz Mait To BURNS Age: Sex: Birth Place: WARR Death Place: Year: 1853 Reg Number: 476 Denomination: Parish: Fiche: Surname: HUTCHINSON Given Names: Berkeley Burns Event: D Spouse Surname/Father: Berkeley Wes Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Sarah Burns UNKNOWN Age: 9M Sex: Birth Place: WARRNAMBOOL Death Place: Year: 1854 Reg Number: 3432 Denomination: Parish: Fiche: ======== Surname: HUTCHINSON Given Names: Annie Burns Vincent Event: B Spouse Surname/Father: Berkeley Westr Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Sarah Eliza BURNS Age: Sex: Birth Place: WARR Death Place: Year: 1854 Reg Number: 4843 Denomination: Parish: Fiche: Regards jenny

BIRTHS RUSSELL, Male - B 21/9/1855 - At Agnew Crescent, here, on the 21st instant, the wife of Captain John Russell, of a son. CAMPBELL, Male - B20/9/1855 - Here, at Sheuchan Street, on the 20th inst, Mrs Peter Campbell, of a son. ROBB, Male - B20/9/1855 - At Newton-Stewart, on the 20th instant, the wife of Mr Robert Robb, of a son, M'MASTER, Female - B22/9/1855 - At Wigtown, on the 22d instant, the wife of Mr Wm. M'Master, of a daughter. KERR, Female - B29/5/1855 - On the 29th of May, at her residence, Albert Street, Mrs Kerr, wife of William Kerr, Esq., Town Clerk of Melbourne, of a daughter. MARRIAGES M'KAY, Thomas - M26/9/1855 - Here, at Agnew Crescent, on the 26th instant, by the Rev. P Ferguson, Mr Thomas M'Kay, coach builder, to Elizabeth, eldet daughter or Mr Daniel Torrance, mariner. HUTCHISON, Alexander - M24/9/1855 - At Bridge of Aird, on the 24th instant, by the Rev. James Fergusson of Inch, Mr Alexander Hutchison, to Mary, eldest daughter of the late Mr Samuel Laurie.- PAILING, Joseph - M17/9/1855 - At Duncanland, Maybole, on the 17th instant, by the Rev. Dr. Craig, Mr Joseph Pailing, Eastland, Kirkpatrick-Durham, to Miss Rosanna Aitken. WEIR, Andrew Blane - M25/9/1855 - At Ayr, on the 25th inst., in Trinity Chapel, by the Very Rev. William S. Wilson, A.M., Dean of Glasgow and Galloway, Andrew Blane Weir, Esq., writer, Ayr, to Rebecca Murray, eldest daughter of the late George Lillie Esq., sometime merchant in Liverpool. SATTERTHWAITE, Joseph - M1/6/1855 - At Melbourne, Australia, on the 1st June last, by the Rev. Dr Cairns, Mr Joseph Satterthwaite, of Point Nepean, to Jane M'Lean, youngest daughter of the late Mr Robert Middleton, Kirkland, Leswalt. BRYDSON, John - M24/9/1855 - At Castle-Douglas, on the 24th instant, by the Rev. James Jenkins, Mr John Brydson, tailor, Rhonehouse, Kelton, to Miss Mary Clark, Townhead of Greenlaw, Crossmichael. DEATHS PRINGLE, Robert - D24/9/1855 - At Lochans Mills, parish of Inch, on the 24th inst., Mr Robert Pringle, smith, aged 74 years. M'WILLIAM, Hugh - D25/9/1855 - At Cairnfield, Kirkinner, on the 25th instant, Hugh, aged 27 years, eldest son of Mr M'William, farmer there - much regretted. MOIR, Elizabeth - D17/9/1855 - At Wigtown, on the 17th instant, Elizabeth, wife of Mr John Moir, Supervisor of Excise. OSBORNE/M'LEAN, Margaret - D22/9/1855 - At 44 Windsor Street, Liverpool, on the 22d instant, Margaret M'Lean, wife of Captain John Osborne. M'CARLIE, Michael - D30/5/1855 - At Helmesville, Pike County, Mississippi, U.S., on 30th May last, Mr Michael M'Carlie, general merchant, formerly of the Abbey, parish of Old Luce, Wigtownshire. WILSON, John - D7/9/1855 - At Auchencairn, parish of Rerwick, on the 7th instant, aged 80 years, Mr John Wilson. RICHARDSON, Agnes - D18/9/1855 - At Gatehouse, on the 18th inst., Miss Agnes Richardson, formerly of Corseyard, parish of Borgue. M'EWEN, Allan - D19/9/1855 - At Plunton Cottage, Parish of Borgue, on the 19th instant, Allan M'Ewen, aged 83 years. WALKER, John - D3/8/1855 - At Glengape, county of Kuron, Canada West, America, on the 3d August last, Mr John Walker, aged 78 years, who for a series of years was farmer in Glengape, Kirkcudbrightshire.

Would SKS please be able to check the WFP for a death notice for the following three people who died in Perth, Australia: Elizabeth Angus THOMSON (nee SMITH) died on 21 May 1981 (had migrated to Australia from Stranraer during 1973/4). Margaret Gibson JORDAN (nee SMITH) died on 5 February 1986 (had migrated to Australia from Stranraer c. 1972) Agnes Mary Shortreed JORDAN (nee CAMPBELL) died on 26 August 1974 (had migrated to Australia from Stranraer in 1969). Many thanks for your assistance. Jenny Gibson, Toowoomba, Australia

BMD's from WFP 20th September, 1855 this copy was posted on 9th June 2003.

>>No 56 William McMaster died 13th July 1883 at Kimberley, South Africa aged 26 years. Parents John McMaster and Sarah Wilson.<< http://www.national.archsrch.gov.za/sm300cv/smws/sm300ds?20070312112731C85F8704&PN=00000009 DEPOT KAB SOURCE MOK TYPE LEER VOLUME_NO 1/2/454 SYSTEM 04 REFERENCE 1659 PART 1 DESCRIPTION MCMASTER, WILLIAM. DECEASED ESTATE PAPERS. STARTING 18830000 ENDING 18830000 DEPOT KAB SOURCE MOOC TYPE LEER VOLUME_NO 6/9/198 SYSTEM 01 REFERENCE 7039 PART 1 DESCRIPTION MCMASTER, WILLIAM. DEATH NOTICE. STARTING 18830000 ENDING 18830000 >>Peter Wilson McMaster died about 1st April 1887 on the Lebombo Mountains near Barberton, South Africa aged 27 years.<< At a quick glance I didn't find any death or estate papers filed. DEPOT KAB SOURCE MOK TYPE LEER VOLUME_NO 2/1/207 SYSTEM 06 REFERENCE 336 PART 1 DESCRIPTION MCMASTER, PETER WILSON. AND HUGH TINCKLER ROACH. INSOLVENT ESTATE. STARTING 18820000 ENDING 18820000 KAB Cape Town Archives Repository Postal address: Private Bag X9025, CAPE TOWN 8000 Street address: 72 Roeland Street, CAPE TOWN Tel: (021) 466 8100. Fax: (021) 465 2960. Email: enquirieswcape@dac.gov.za for General Correspondence rmwcape@dac.gov.za for Records Management Regards Jenny

No 19 William Stewart died in New South Wales, Australia on 14th Feby 1862 aged 38 years. Father William Stewart, Vintner, Stranraer. >From NSW PIONEER INDEX 1788-1888....... SURNAME STEWART GIVEN NAME(S) WILLIAM INDEX YEAR 1862 FATHER AGE 38 YEARS MOTHER DIED BINALONG PLACE OF REGISTRATION BINALONG REGISTRATION YEAR 1862 REGISTRATION NUMBER 2763 SURNAME STEWART GIVEN NAME(S) JOHN INDEX YEAR 1868 FATHER AGE ABOUT 45 YEARS MOTHER DIED BINALONG PLACE OF REGISTRATION BINALONG REGISTRATION YEAR 1868 REGISTRATION NUMBER 3190 Regards Jenny

>>>WITHER, John - D5/5/1855 - On the 5th May last, at his residence in Spencer Street, Melbourne, in the prime of life, Mr John Wither, late of Challoch, parish of Old Luce, Wigtownshire, after a protracted and painful illness, borne with Christian resignation. He was highly respected, and is deeply regretted by all who knew him.<<<< >From the Victorian Pioneer Index.............included are the other 20 entries for WITHER 1837-1888 Surname: WITHER Given Names: John Event: D Spouse Surname/Father: Alexander Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Elizabeth MCHARRIE Age: 46 Sex: Birth Place: WIGT Death Place: Year: 1855 Reg Number: 2755 Denomination: Parish: Fiche: ============== Surname: WITHER Given Names: John Event: B Spouse Surname/Father: John Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Eliz MCCLYMONT Age: Sex: Birth Place: FRYERS CRK Death Place: Year: 1857 Reg Number: 7545 Denomination: Parish: Fiche: Surname: WITHER Given Names: Elizabeth Margaret Event: B Spouse Surname/Father: John Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Elizabeth MCCLYMONT Age: Sex: Birth Place: AMHERST Death Place: Year: 1859 Reg Number: 15263 Denomination: Parish: Fiche: Surname: WITHER Given Names: June Event: B Spouse Surname/Father: John Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Elizabeth MCCLYMONT Age: Sex: Birth Place: AMHERST Death Place: Year: 1861 Reg Number: 15959 Denomination: Parish: Fiche: Surname: WITHER Given Names: Peter Event: B Spouse Surname/Father: John Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Elizabe MCCLYMONT Age: Sex: Birth Place: AMHE Death Place: Year: 1863 Reg Number: 11720 Denomination: Parish: Fiche: Surname: WITHER Given Names: Elizabeth Event: B Spouse Surname/Father: John Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Elizabeth MCCLYMONT Age: Sex: Birth Place: TALB Death Place: Year: 1865 Reg Number: 19709 Denomination: Parish: Fiche: Surname: WITHER Given Names: John Alexander Event: B Spouse Surname/Father: Alexander Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Jemima MCLELLAN Age: Sex: Birth Place: CLUNES Death Place: Year: 1868 Reg Number: 15128 Denomination: Parish: Fiche: Surname: WITHER Given Names: Margaret Event: B Spouse Surname/Father: John Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Eliz MCCLYMONT Age: Sex: Birth Place: AMHERST Death Place: Year: 1868 Reg Number: 6616 Denomination: Parish: Fiche: Surname: WITHER Given Names: Alexander Event: B Spouse Surname/Father: John Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Elizabeth MCLAYMONT Age: Sex: Birth Place: AMHE Death Place: Year: 1870 Reg Number: 12905 Denomination: Parish: Fiche: Surname: WITHER Given Names: Mary Event: B Spouse Surname/Father: John Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Eliz MCCLYMONT Age: Sex: Birth Place: AMHERST Death Place: Year: 1873 Reg Number: 80 Denomination: Parish: Fiche: Surname: WITHER Given Names: Bella Event: B Spouse Surname/Father: John Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Elizabeth MCCLYMONT Age: Sex: Birth Place: AMHERST Death Place: Year: 1874 Reg Number: 58 Denomination: Parish: Fiche: Surname: WITHER Given Names: Agnes Event: B Spouse Surname/Father: John Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Elizabeth MCCLYMONT Age: Sex: Birth Place: AMHE Death Place: Year: 1875 Reg Number: 6528 Denomination: Parish: Fiche: Surname: WITHER Given Names: James Event: B Spouse Surname/Father: John Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Elizabeth MCCLYMONT Age: Sex: Birth Place: AMHE Death Place: Year: 1876 Reg Number: 6409 Denomination: Parish: Fiche: Surname: WITHER Given Names: Jessie Event: B Spouse Surname/Father: Jno Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Eliz MCCLYMONT Age: Sex: Birth Place: AMHERST Death Place: Year: 1877 Reg Number: 19777 Denomination: Parish: Fiche: Surname: WITHER Given Names: Annie Event: B Spouse Surname/Father: Jno Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Elizabeth MCCLYMONT Age: Sex: Birth Place: AMHERST Death Place: Year: 1880 Reg Number: 6009 Denomination: Parish: Fiche: Surname: WITHER Given Names: Ada Event: B Spouse Surname/Father: John Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Elizabeth MCCLYMONT Age: Sex: Birth Place: TALB Death Place: Year: 1882 Reg Number: 26157 Denomination: Parish: Fiche: Surname: WITHER Given Names: Elizabeth Margaret Event: D Spouse Surname/Father: John Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Elizabeth Age: 17M Sex: Birth Place: AMHE Death Place: Year: 1861 Reg Number: 2326 Denomination: Parish: Fiche: Surname: WITHER Given Names: Agnes Event: D Spouse Surname/Father: John Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Elizabeth MCCLYMONT Age: 7M Sex: Birth Place: TALB Death Place: Year: 1875 Reg Number: 12229 Denomination: Parish: Fiche: Surname: WITHER Given Names: James Event: D Spouse Surname/Father: John Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Elizabeth MCCLYMONT Age: 5M Sex: Birth Place: TALB Death Place: Year: 1876 Reg Number: 7774 Denomination: Parish: Fiche: Surname: WITHER Given Names: Rhoda Bigg Event: M Spouse Surname/Father: HOBART Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Charles Age: Sex: F Birth Place: Death Place: Year: 1864 Reg Number: 236 Denomination: Parish: Fiche: Surname: WITHER Given Names: John Event: M Spouse Surname/Father: FRAME Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Marion Age: Sex: M Birth Place: VICT Death Place: Year: 1888 Reg Number: 1038 Denomination: Parish: Fiche: Regards Jenny

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: muttyluv Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.wig.general/618.5/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello I have McADAM ancestors from Whithorn. William McADAM married to Agnes McKEAN, children: Robert, Agnes, Jean, Elizabeth, John, Andrew and Grace. Grace McADAM went on to marry Robert McCREDIE in 1874 @ Whithorn, Wig. I beleive that William may well have been the son of Andrew McADAM and Margaret DIRD, but nothing to substantiate that yet. Also Have SPROTT/SPROAT from Old Luce, Wig John SPROAT married to Annie WRIGHT children: Margaret, Jane, Ann, John, Sarah and William. John SPROAT went on to marry Grace Stanhope GRIFFIN 1895 @ Port William. Children that I know of: Alexander and Sarah Do any of these names ring any bells with you? Anita McNeil 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.

Here is the MI for Thomas Todd in Inch. A beautiful white granite Celtic Cross. "In loving memory of Jessie Macdonald wife of Thomas Todd Kirminnoch died 9th February 1902 aged 50 years. Margaret Cameron their daughter died at Cove 7th May 1915 aged 36 years. The above Thomas Todd died at Stair Drive Stranraer 27th September 1919 aged 69 years. Their daughter Mary Grace beloved wife of Alexander Douglas died 3rd July 1957 aged 77 years. The above Alexander Douglas died 3rd April 1961 aged 86 years. EAST SIDE William their son died 6th July 1923 aged 46 years interred in Glebe Cemetery. Mary Grace sister of the said Thomas Todd died 7th February 1937 aged 79 years. Gray and Co (Sculptors) (Glasgow) Glebe cemetery is in Stranraer. I have taken some photos which I will send Lyndell. Diana

----- Original Message ----- From: <jenm@exemail.com.au> To: "DIANA HENRY" <dianahhenry@btinternet.com> Sent: Monday, March 12, 2007 7:50 AM Subject: Re: [WIG LIST] BMD'S FROM WFP 9TH AUGUST, 1855 Hi Jenny thanks for following this up. Here is a possibility for his father. 1861 Census gives an Alexander Wither tenant farmer in Barmore, Stoneykirk parish, age 85, tenant farmer of 130 acres, and his MI in DGFHS Booklet No 235 for Stoneykirk Old Kirkyard died 23rd May, 1866 farmer Barmore aged 90 years. No mention of Elizabeth McHarrie. Diana >>>>WITHER, John - D5/5/1855 - On the 5th May last, at his residence in > Spencer Street, Melbourne, in the prime of life, Mr John Wither, late of > Challoch, parish of Old Luce, Wigtownshire, after a protracted and painful > illness, borne with Christian resignation. He was highly respected, and > is > deeply regretted by all who knew him.<<<< > > From the Victorian Pioneer Index.............included are the other 20 > entries for WITHER 1837-1888 > > Surname: WITHER > Given Names: John > Event: D > Spouse Surname/Father: Alexander > Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Elizabeth MCHARRIE > Age: 46 > Sex: > Birth Place: WIGT > Death Place: > Year: 1855 > Reg Number: 2755 > Denomination: > Parish: > Fiche: > ============== > Surname: WITHER > Given Names: John > Event: B > Spouse Surname/Father: John > Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Eliz MCCLYMONT > Age: > Sex: > Birth Place: FRYERS CRK > Death Place: > Year: 1857 > Reg Number: 7545 > Denomination: > Parish: > Fiche: > > Surname: WITHER > Given Names: Elizabeth Margaret > Event: B > Spouse Surname/Father: John > Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Elizabeth MCCLYMONT > Age: > Sex: > Birth Place: AMHERST > Death Place: > Year: 1859 > Reg Number: 15263 > Denomination: > Parish: > Fiche: > > Surname: WITHER > Given Names: June > Event: B > Spouse Surname/Father: John > Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Elizabeth MCCLYMONT > Age: > Sex: > Birth Place: AMHERST > Death Place: > Year: 1861 > Reg Number: 15959 > Denomination: > Parish: > Fiche: > > Surname: WITHER > Given Names: Peter > Event: B > Spouse Surname/Father: John > Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Elizabe MCCLYMONT > Age: > Sex: > Birth Place: AMHE > Death Place: > Year: 1863 > Reg Number: 11720 > Denomination: > Parish: > Fiche: > > Surname: WITHER > Given Names: Elizabeth > Event: B > Spouse Surname/Father: John > Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Elizabeth MCCLYMONT > Age: > Sex: > Birth Place: TALB > Death Place: > Year: 1865 > Reg Number: 19709 > Denomination: > Parish: > Fiche: > > Surname: WITHER > Given Names: John Alexander > Event: B > Spouse Surname/Father: Alexander > Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Jemima MCLELLAN > Age: > Sex: > Birth Place: CLUNES > Death Place: > Year: 1868 > Reg Number: 15128 > Denomination: > Parish: > Fiche: > > Surname: WITHER > Given Names: Margaret > Event: B > Spouse Surname/Father: John > Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Eliz MCCLYMONT > Age: > Sex: > Birth Place: AMHERST > Death Place: > Year: 1868 > Reg Number: 6616 > Denomination: > Parish: > Fiche: > > Surname: WITHER > Given Names: Alexander > Event: B > Spouse Surname/Father: John > Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Elizabeth MCLAYMONT > Age: > Sex: > Birth Place: AMHE > Death Place: > Year: 1870 > Reg Number: 12905 > Denomination: > Parish: > Fiche: > > Surname: WITHER > Given Names: Mary > Event: B > Spouse Surname/Father: John > Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Eliz MCCLYMONT > Age: > Sex: > Birth Place: AMHERST > Death Place: > Year: 1873 > Reg Number: 80 > Denomination: > Parish: > Fiche: > > Surname: WITHER > Given Names: Bella > Event: B > Spouse Surname/Father: John > Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Elizabeth MCCLYMONT > Age: > Sex: > Birth Place: AMHERST > Death Place: > Year: 1874 > Reg Number: 58 > Denomination: > Parish: > Fiche: > > Surname: WITHER > Given Names: Agnes > Event: B > Spouse Surname/Father: John > Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Elizabeth MCCLYMONT > Age: > Sex: > Birth Place: AMHE > Death Place: > Year: 1875 > Reg Number: 6528 > Denomination: > Parish: > Fiche: > > Surname: WITHER > Given Names: James > Event: B > Spouse Surname/Father: John > Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Elizabeth MCCLYMONT > Age: > Sex: > Birth Place: AMHE > Death Place: > Year: 1876 > Reg Number: 6409 > Denomination: > Parish: > Fiche: > > Surname: WITHER > Given Names: Jessie > Event: B > Spouse Surname/Father: Jno > Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Eliz MCCLYMONT > Age: > Sex: > Birth Place: AMHERST > Death Place: > Year: 1877 > Reg Number: 19777 > Denomination: > Parish: > Fiche: > > Surname: WITHER > Given Names: Annie > Event: B > Spouse Surname/Father: Jno > Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Elizabeth MCCLYMONT > Age: > Sex: > Birth Place: AMHERST > Death Place: > Year: 1880 > Reg Number: 6009 > Denomination: > Parish: > Fiche: > > Surname: WITHER > Given Names: Ada > Event: B > Spouse Surname/Father: John > Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Elizabeth MCCLYMONT > Age: > Sex: > Birth Place: TALB > Death Place: > Year: 1882 > Reg Number: 26157 > Denomination: > Parish: > Fiche: > > Surname: WITHER > Given Names: Elizabeth Margaret > Event: D > Spouse Surname/Father: John > Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Elizabeth > Age: 17M > Sex: > Birth Place: AMHE > Death Place: > Year: 1861 > Reg Number: 2326 > Denomination: > Parish: > Fiche: > > Surname: WITHER > Given Names: Agnes > Event: D > Spouse Surname/Father: John > Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Elizabeth MCCLYMONT > Age: 7M > Sex: > Birth Place: TALB > Death Place: > Year: 1875 > Reg Number: 12229 > Denomination: > Parish: > Fiche: > > Surname: WITHER > Given Names: James > Event: D > Spouse Surname/Father: John > Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Elizabeth MCCLYMONT > Age: 5M > Sex: > Birth Place: TALB > Death Place: > Year: 1876 > Reg Number: 7774 > Denomination: > Parish: > Fiche: > > Surname: WITHER > Given Names: Rhoda Bigg > Event: M > Spouse Surname/Father: HOBART > Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Charles > Age: > Sex: F > Birth Place: > Death Place: > Year: 1864 > Reg Number: 236 > Denomination: > Parish: > Fiche: > > Surname: WITHER > Given Names: John > Event: M > Spouse Surname/Father: FRAME > Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Marion > Age: > Sex: M > Birth Place: VICT > Death Place: > Year: 1888 > Reg Number: 1038 > Denomination: > Parish: > Fiche: > > Regards > Jenny > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: swresearch Surnames: Adair, Edyer Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.wig.general/1032.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: re births Kirkcudbrightshire & Wigtownshire : 1 Dec 1695 Robert Adair to John Adair in Stranraer 9 Jun 1695 William Edyer to Robert Edyer in Dalry There were 12 matches for soundex search of Dumfriesshire for the period 1553-1700, with births dating from 1605 through 1624. The spelling was all the same as above in Kirkcudbrightshire--i.e., "EDYER" -- and they all were recorded in the Burgh of Dumfries. Thankyou. Most kind of you and greatly 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: NSeeds Surnames: ADAIR, EDYER Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.wig.general/1032.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Using Scotlandspeople and searching all of Kirkcudbrightshire for the period 1553 through 1700 for male births under surname = ADAIR there were NO matches. None for Dumfriesshire either. One match in Wigtownshire: 1 Dec 1695 Robert Adair to John Adair in Stranraer Then I did a soundex search for the same time period and got only 1 match in Kirkcudbrightshire: 9 Jun 1695 William Edyer to Robert Edyer in Dalry There were 12 matches for soundex search of Dumfriesshire for the period 1553-1700, with births dating from 1605 through 1624. The spelling was all the same as above in Kirkcudbrightshire--i.e., "EDYER" -- and they all were recorded in the Burgh of Dumfries. 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, Maclellan, Maxwell Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.wig.general/1032.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thomas Maclellan obtained a charter of the lands and barony of Bombye, Skelrie, etc., on 11 Feb 1591-2; Kirkchrist, parish of Twynholm, 26 Dec 1593; Balgreddane to him (Thomas), and Robert his son and heir apparent, on 7 June 1595; and of Auchinflower, 7 June 1595. The present Kirkcudbright Parish Church, Scotland dates from 1838. Parts of a much older church are to be found near the harbour. Greyfriar's Kirk is all that is left of a Franciscan monastery that stood here, and dates from the 16th century. Within it is the tomb erected in 1597 of Sir Thomas MacLellan of Bombie and his wife Grizzell Maxwell, which was erected in 1597. Nearby, in Castle Street, are the substantial ruins of MacLellan's Castle, built by Sir Thomas Maclellan who lies in the Greyfriar's Kirk. Thomas MACLELLAN m. Grizell MAXWELL, dau of John, 5th Lord HERRIES, and had : Rosina Maclellan, (of Galston) marriage contract 18 April 1580 ............to William Adair of Kilhilt, parish of Portpatrick, Wigtownshire, Scotland. An interesting deed mentioning Parish of Kirkandrews, sheriffdom of Wigton was : GD1/35/5/20 Crown Charter, 19 January 1694, of Adjudication in favour of Samuel McClellan, merchant burgess of Edinburgh, of the 20 merklands of Itoun, parish of Kirkandreis, sheriffdom of Wigton, Balmangan, Culcagrie, Taynam, (Twynholm) and other lands of in stewartry of Kirkcudbright and Instrument of Sasine, 18 March 1695 following thereon. Itoun may be in Kirkandreis, Parish of Borgue, Kirkcudbrightshire ? Would anyone have a list of male births for the surname Adair in Kirkcudbrightshire c.1580-1700? 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.

Kirstie, Do you have a date of birth for your ANDREW MILLIGAN? I have MILLIGANs from Penningham WIG up to 1800 and then move on to New Cumnock AYR. I believe there were other family (brothers) still in WIG after 1800. Regards Jenny Lake Macquarie NSW AUS

BIRTHS GIBSON, Female - B9/9/1855 - Here, at Hanover Street, on the 9th instant, the wife of Mr William Gibson, graindealer, of a daughter. M'CREA, Female - B9/9/1855 - Here, at Agnew Crescent, on the 9th inst, the wife of Mr Hugh M'Crea, of a daghter. M'KERLIE, Male - B4/9/1855 - At Portpatrick, on the 4th instant, the wife of Mr Thomas M'Kerlie, police-officer, of a son. JOHNSTON, Female - B8/9/1855 - At Newton-Stewart, on the 8th inst., the wife of Private Johnston, of the Galloway Rifles, of a daughter. POTTS, Male - B(13)/9/1855 - At Newton-Stewart, on the (13th) inst., the wife of Private John Potts, of a son - still born. MARRIAGES TAIT, William - M7/9/1855 - At 22 Duke Street, Edinburgh, on the 7th instant, by the Rev. Andrew Thomson, D.D., Mr William Tait, writer, Edinburgh, to Helen, third daughter of Mr George Wilson, clothier there. MURPHY, Peter - M4/9/1855 - At Newton-Stewart, on the 4th inst., by the Rev. John Walker, Private Peter Murphy, of the Galloway Rifles, to Miss Mary Kevan. LINDSAY, Lance-Corporal - M11/9/1855 - At Newton-Stewart, on the 11th inst., by the Rev. Mr Richardson, Lance-Corporal Lindsay, of the Galloway Rifles, to Miss Elizabeth Milroy. DEATHS CARNOCHAN, Alex. - D9/9/1855 - At Auchleach, Kirkcolm, on the 9th instant, after a long illness, Mr Alex. Carnochan, aged 76 years. M'KEAND, Mary Jane - D6/9/1855 - At Newton-Stewart, on the 6th inst., Mary Jane, second daughter of Mr John M'Keand, manufacturer, aged 4 years.

BIRTHS EDGAR, Male - B3/9/1855 - Here, at Castle Street, on the 3d instant, the wife of Mr Thomas Edgar, innkeeper, of a son. BLAIN, Male - B24/8/1855 - At Crongart, on the 24th ultimo, Mrs Richard Blain, of a son. M'CREATH, Female - B25/8/1855 - At Corwar Cottage, on the 25th ultimo, the wife of Mr Hugh M'Creath, of a daughter. SINCLAIR, Female - B29/8/1855 - At Newton-Stewart, on the 29th ultimo, the wife of Mr Peter Sinclair, baker, of a daughter. ERSKINE, Male - B31/8/1855 - At Newton-Stewart, on the 31st ultimo, the wife of Mr Erskine, gunmaker, of a son. MARRIAGES GALLOWAY, John - M8/8/1855 - At St. Michael's Church, Liverpool, on the 8th ultimo, by the Rev. Mr Carpender, Mr John Galloway, chief officer of the ship "Rialto", to Jane, eldest daughter of Mr Hugh Crocker, carpenter, Ardrossan. CROCKER, John - M24/8/1855 - At Ebrooks, Glasgow, on the 24th ultimo, by the Rev. Dr M'Farlane, Mr John Crocker, joiner, Ardrossan, to Euphemia second daughter of the late Mr M'Cormick, brewer, Greenock. DEATHS M'ROBERT/BUCHANAN, Mary - D3/9/1855 - At Doulach, Kirkcolm, on the 3d instant, Mary Buchanan relict of Mr Thomas M'Robert, aged 81 years. STEVEN/M'MICKING, Annabella - D2/9/1855 - At New Luce Village, on the 2d instant, Annabella M'Micking, relict of Mr James Steven, aged 86 years. M'CONCHIE, David - D30/8/1855 - At R(ice)green, Machermore, on the 30th ultimo, Mr David M'Conchie advanced in years. M'VANE, Elizabeth - D30/8/1855 - At Dalbeattie, on the 30th ult., aged 15 years, Elizabeth, daughter of the late Mr Alexander M'Vane, of Glenluce, much and desevedly regretted. GALLOWAY, Mr - D31/8/1855 - At Miltonise, parish of New Luce, on the 31st ult., Mr James Galloway, joiner, aged 37 years.

BMD'S FROM WFP 30th August, 1855 This copy was posted on 9th June, 2003

I am reposting the deaths from 2nd August 1855 as I have deciphered more words. DEATHS GORDON, John - D31/7/1855 - At Lochryan Lighthouse, on the 31st ult, John, aged 25 years, son of Mr George Gordon, principal lightkeeper there. Friends at a distance will please accept this intimation. M'CLYMONT, Alexander - D22/7/1855 - At Newton Stewart, on the 22d ult., of consumption, Mr Alexander M'Clymont, tailor, a young man whose early demise is much regretted. JAMIESON, James - D17/5/1855 -Drowned at sea, on the 17th May, from on board the "T?????? (Brocklebank)", in a hurricane in the Bay of Bengal, James Jamieson, grandson of the late Mr Jamieson watchmaker, Newton Stewart. KENNEDY, Mary - D27/7/1855 - At Kirkstyle Cottage, St. Johns, Dalry, Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, on the 27th ult, in her 98th (96th) year, Mrs Mary Kennedy, relict of the late David Kennedy, Esq, Knockmalling. M'NISH, Mary - In the WFP D2/8/1855 - At the residence of her son, John, Moss Cottage, Rusholme, Manchester, Mary, spouse of the late George M'Nish, builder, formerly of Gatehouse, aged 72 years. HOPE JOHNSTONE, Charles - D17/6/1855 - At Rio de Janeiro, on the 17th June, Lieut. Charles Hope Johnstone, Royal Navy.