BIRTHS MORLAND, Male - B15/12/1854 - Here, at Harbour Street, on the 15th instant, the wife of Mr Morland, gas manager, of a son. DOUGLAS, Male - B7/12/1854 - At Kirkland, parish of Leswalt, on the 7th instant, the wife of Mr Douglas, of a son. MORRISON, Male - B16/12/1854 - At 94 Bellgrove, Glasgow, on the 16th instant, Mrs A. Morrison, of a son. DICKSON, Male - B20/12/1854 - At Newton-Stewart, on the 20th instant, the wife of Mr James Dickson, blacksmith, of a son. ANDREW, Male - B17/12/1854 - At 14, Higher Temple Street, Manchester, on the 17th instant, the wife of Thomas Andrew, Esq., of a daughter. BAXTER, Male - B14/12/1854 - At Bargaly, on the 14th inst., the wife of Mr Baxter, coachman, Bargaly, of a son. GIBSON, Male - B11/12/1854 - At the Manse of Barr, on the 11th inst,. Mrs Gibson, formerly in Terregles Manse, of a son. MARRIAGES CHARLES, Rev. George - M14/12/1854 - At (28) Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, on the 14th inst., by the Rev. Dr. Candlish, the Rev. George Charles, F.C. Stranraer, to Susan, only daughter of the late Leveson Douglas Stewart, Esq., R.N. IRELAND, Rev. Robert M. - M12/12/1854 - At Kirkville, Abderdeenshire, on the 12th instant, the Rev. Robert M. Ireland, of the Free Church, Skene, to Christian Susan, eldest daughter of Captain Thomas Shepherd of Kirkville. RODGERS, LL. D. Rev. Charles - M14/12/1854 - At North Bell Street, St. Andrews, on the 14th instant, the Rev. Charles Rogers, LL. D., Bridge of Allan, to Isabella, eldest daughter of the late John Bain,Esq., agent for the Bank of Scotland, St. Andrews. M'DOWALL, Robert - M19/12/1854 - At Kirkcolm, on the 19th inst., by the Rev. Andrew M'Dowall, Mr Robert M'Dowall, gardener, Corsewall, to Miss Elizabeth Wason. FULLARTON, John A. - M6/12/1854 - At Glensannox House, Arran, on the 6th instant, by the Rev. C.F. Campbell of Kilbride, John A. Fullarton, Esq., Glasgow, to Jessie Thomson, second daughter of J.B. Miller, Esq., Windyhill, Ayrshire. M'NEILLIE, Richard - In the WFP 21/12/1854 - At Newton-Stewart, by the Rev. Mr Reid, Mr Richard M'Neillie, coachman, Rephad, to Miss Jessie Barclay. DEATHS M'CAULL/M'ROBERT, Margaret - D15/12/1854 - At Castle Street, here, on the 15th instant, Margaret M'Robert, wife of Mr John M'Caull, boot and shoemaker - much regretted. ROBBS/M'DOWALL, Mary - D16/12/1854 - Here, at Glenwell Street, on the 16th instant, after a lingering illness, aged 34 years, Mary M'Dowall, wife of Mr Hugh Robbs, joiner - much regretted. RODIE, Dr. Hugh - D19/11/1854 - On Sunday night, 19th November last, at his residence in Cumingsburg, Demerary, Dr Hugh Rodie, a native of Scotland, aged 73 years. BLACK, John - D19/12/1854 - At Wigtown, on the 19th instant, John Black, Esq., banker. GIBSON/TORRANCE, Mary - D14/12/1854 - At Port William, on the 14th instant, Mary Torrance, relict of Mr Peter Gibson, innkeeper. GRAY, William - D18/12/1854 - At Newton-Stewart, on the 18th inst., William Gray, of the Customs, Kirkcudbright, aged 30 years, eldest son of Mr Thomas Gray. M'CLELLAND, John - D16/12/1854 - At Killeal of Killiemore, on the 16th instant, Mr John M'Clelland, aged 87 years. DUNCAN/M'KINNELL, Jane - D6/12/1854 - At Langlands Place on the 6th inst., Jane M'Kinnell, spouse of Walter Duncan, druggist, Dumfries. BARCLAY, Mary - D8/12/1854 - Very suddenly, at Ringford, in the parish of Tongland, on the 8th curt., of apoplexy, Mary, wife of Mr David Barclay, joiner there aged 43 years. M'LELLAND, William - D15/12/1854 - At Glenturk, parish of Wigtown, on the 15th inst, William, eldest son of Mr M'Lelland, farmer there.

A small error crept into my earlier posting. The website is actually _www.inverclyde.gov.uk_ (http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk) . An interesting site which carries and old advert for an 1843 sailing to Australia can be found at _http://home.gil.com.au/~bbiggar/india.htm_ (http://home.gil.com.au/~bbiggar/india.htm) It details some of the problems of emigration in a sailing ship. Regards John Arthington

Pauline, One of the main transport methods in 1857 was by ship from Wigtownshire and there appears to have been regular sailings to both Greenock and liverpool. Many people did emigrate direct from Greenock and it is likely that the sailings would be detailed in the local Greenock newspapers. A list of the papers in Greenock is attached. Newspapers The Watt Library has back issues of several local newspapers on microfilm, such as the following: Greenock Telegraph 1866 - date Greenock Advertiser 1802-1864 Gourock Times 1915-1980 Port Glasgow Express 1894-1967 Kilmacolm Advertiser 1974-date (hard copy only) Greenock Herald 1852-1937 Greenock & District Election Squib 1905-1907 The Watt library, named after James Watt a local Greenock worthy, is run by Inverclyde Library Service. Their address is _www.invercldye.gov.uk_ (http://www.invercldye.gov.uk) . They may be able to help or advise on who might be able to check the relevant paper. Regards John Arthington

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Just checked dates and interesting to see that Edward Tyrrell an emigrant from UK established his first vines in the Hunter Valley in 1858. Coincidentally, on my husband's side some of the Beattie/Moffat/Carswell/Osborne/Nicholson group from North Cumbria (probably Scots origin) moved to Liverpool area, but so far we only know of the Osbornes (Solway Firth dwellers back to the 1600s) emigrating to Melbourne and we are in touch with their descendants. I'm a mine of useless information! Betty ____________________________________________________ Yahoo! Photos is now offering a quality print service from just 7p a photo. http://uk.photos.yahoo.com

My husband had an ancestor who owned a sailing ship which transported coal to ports all around the British Isles (in which he and his wife lost their lives in 1843 off the Welsh coast in a storm) so I have done a bit of a research on shipping around that period. You might find this interesting or useful ?- <<Tod and Macgregor had engined the first Maid of Galloway in 1836 and the second was to follow in 1844. David Tod – nephew of the original – was appointed engineer of the Maid based at Stranraer and later became a trustee of the Company. Matthew Langlands, the Clyde agent for the Glasgow / Stranraer Company, was a close associate of Tod and Macgregor for the next thirty years. He had an office in St Enoch Square and was also agent for the Glasgow / Liverpool Royal Steam Packet Company. There was also an involvement with the Galloway Steam Navigation Company and orders for two Countess of Galloway boats were completed in 1835 and 1847. The partnership of Tod and Macgregor showed that it was prepared to build and part-own in its association with Duncan McKellar and his Largs / Millport Service. From 1838 it proved that it was also ready to build and own, setting up the Citizens River Steamer Company. Starting with Queen in March 1838, a fleet of four ships was built up on the River Lee, based on Cork.>> this is part of a large web site on Tod & McGregor which I have copied detail from. I am sure someone more local than me could be more specific, but I would imagine if one is contemplating a voyage to Oz shipping might be the simplest initial stage. If your ancestor was a man of means possibly involved in shipping wine then he may have had contacts in the trade who would recommend a route. Actually Australia had an earlier start at growing vines than one might have imagined, I found this out with my own family connections with the name Tyrrell which is one of the bigger Australian wine producers in South 'Australia. Hope this might give a few clues. Good hunting : .Betty (Hereford) ___________________________________________________________ Inbox full of unwanted email? Get leading protection and 1GB storage with All New Yahoo! Mail. http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.html

BIRTHS HUNTER BLAIR, Male - B12/12/1854 - At Swain's Hotel, Edinburgh, on the 12th inst, Mrs Hunter Blair, of Dunskey, of a son. HERON MAXWELL, Female - B4/12/1854 - At Springkell, on the 4th inst., Lady Heron Maxwell, of a daughter. RITCHIE, Female - B5/12/1854 - At Lochans Mill, on the 5th inst,. the wife of Mr Archibald Ritchie, of a daughter. RALSTON, Male - B9/12/1854 - At Kevans, parish of Sorbie, on the 9th curt., Mrs Andrew Ralston, of a son. KERR, Male - B6/12/1854 - At 17 Young Street, Glasgow, on the 6th inst., the wife of Mr Robert Kerr, of a son. MARRIAGES CALDWELL, Edward - M12/12/1854 - Here, at Agnew Crescent, on the 12th inst., by the Rev. Mr Mathews, Mr Edward Caldwell, Auchneel, to Miss Elizabeth Broadfoot. HINDS, Mr - M7/12/1854 - At Lochans, near Stranraer, on the 7th inst, by the Rev. Mr Smellie, Mr Hinds, tea dealer, to Agnes, eldest daughter of Mr John Henry, merchant. GRAHAM, William John - M7/12/1854 - At Garthland, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 8th inst., by the Rev. Mr Hogarth, Mr William John Graham, to Miss Margaret Donnan. M'CAA, Andrew - M14/12/1854 - At Kirkmagill Mill parish of Stoneykirk, on the 14th inst., by the Rev. Mr Campbell, Mr Andrew M'Caa, to Miss Jane Blain. CUTHBERTSON, John - M8/12/1854 - At Newton-Stewart, on the 8th inst, by the Rev. Mr Johnstone, Mr John Cuthbertson, to Miss Susan McKeand. DEATHS M'COID, William Henry - D11/12.1854 - At Church Street, here, on the 11th inst., after a brief illness, aged 14 years, William Henry, second son of Mr James M'Coid, bookseller - much regretted. DYER, Christina - D8/12/1854 - At London Road, here, on the 8th inst,. Christina, daughter of Mr Wm. Dyer. STEWART/GILCHRIST, Marian - D7/12/1854 - At Carty Tile Works, on the 7th inst., Marian Gilchrist, wife of Mr James Stewart, manager of the tile works, aged 32 years. M'KEAND, Sarah - D6/12/1854 - At Mertonhall, on the 6th inst., Sarah M'Keand, aged 18 years. DINWIDDIE, John - D30/11/1854 - At Whithorn, on the 30th ult, Mr John Dinwiddie, aged 75 years. DAVIDSON/BELL, Margaret - D6/12/1854 - On the 6th inst., (suddenly) at Neptune Parks near Kirkcudbright, Margaret Bell, relict of the late Captain William Davidson. MARSHALL, George - D1/12/1854 - on the 1st inst., at 21 Sandon Street, Liverpool, George Marshall, eldest son of the late W. Marshall, Esq., Parkhouse, near Kirkcudbright. BARBOUR, Robert - D5/11/1854 - Killed at the battle of Inkerman, on the 5th November last, Robert Barbour 1st Battalion Scots Fusilier Guards, third son of the late William Barbour, flesher, Kirkcudbright aged 21 years. He was a very promising young man. RUTHERFORD, Lord - D19/12/1854 - At Edinburgh, on the 19th inst., Lord Rutherford, one of the Judges of the Court of Session.

Hi In 1857 Robert & Helen Beattie and family sailed from Greenock to Melbourne, Australia. What manner of transport would they have taken to get to Greenock from Stranraer? Robert was a wine and spirit merchant with three small kids and an unassisted passenger so presumably had some money available for transport. Would it have been train, or coach or a combination of these or ship around the coast? I have been unable so far to find a log to say if the ship collected emmigrants from the Liverpool Emigration Depot so it may in fact have been there that they actually came on board. regards Pauline Melbourne, Australia

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BMD'S FROM WFP 7TH DECEMBER, 1854 This copy was posted on 9th January, 2004

Hello to everyone on the Wig list! I'm Sue, and I'm exploring my ancestors in the Mochrum area. I live in Southampton, UK. I would very much appreciate any suggestions, advice, information, anecdotes, pictures - whatever you might have to spare me. Always keen to get copies of original documents etc. for permanent record, so I'd always send SAEs etc if wanted. I haven't much to exchange back, I'm afraid - I've not been researching for long, and have a young family taking up my days - it's their history I'm trying to gather, in truth. One day we'll make a holiday trip to this area of Scotland! Here's a synopsis of this section of my family, many dates are approximate: DAVIDSON: My grandfather was Douglas William Dundonald DAVIDSON. (b.1900 in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk; stationmaster on the London underground nearly all his working life) His father was Andrew Bryde DAVIDSON (b.1867 of Barrachan Cottage House, Mochrum; married Florence Martha MARSH b.1869 in Wells, when was a commercial travellor for a draper and met her at her parents inn; went on to become a station master). He had seven siblings. His father was William DAVIDSON (b.1832 in Mochrum; croft farmer of 20 acres at Barrachan; married Annie BRYDE). He had at least three siblings. His father was William DAVIDSON (b.1804 in Ireland somewhere; shoemaker; married Elizabeth also of Ireland and they then lived at High Milton, Mochrum). I would love to go further back down this line, if possible! BRYDE: My greatgreatgrandmother was Annie nee BRYDE Davidson (she was b.1833 at Carsduchan, Mochrum). She had three siblings (John, Mary, Archibald). Her father was Archibald BRYDE (b.1789 in Mochrum; farmer of 76 acres at Carsduchan; married Mary WILSON b.1796 in Mochrum). He had loads of siblings. His father was Vans BRYDE (b.1761 in Mochrum; farmer at West Barr; married Mary McCULLOCH, daughter of William McCULLOCH). From all the various snippets of info I have looked at, I've put together more members of the BRYDE tree, though it's all a little indirect to my own interests I guess! I would also love to extend back vertically if I can! Incidentally, I gather there is plenty of confusion with the adoption of Mc to the Bryde name? Bye for now, looking forward to getting involved with the group if I can. Will wade the archives next! Sue

Hi Folks! Could anyone help me to obtain a copy of the birth certificate for my grt. grandfather Peter McDowall born in Glenluce on October 13th.1850 to Peter McDowall and Margaret Buyers? Also a lookup for the same Peter McDowall marrying an Agnes Davidson on the 5th. of May 1872, possibly in Glenluce?... or the vicinity there of. I am not sure if they were married in Scotland or Canada. I do believe it would be Scotland though. If anyone could help me with this info. it would be much appreciated and costs covered for the help. Thank you!! Susan McDowell Georgia, USA. --------------------------------- 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time with theYahoo! Search movie showtime shortcut.

BIRTHS GILLIES, Male - B23(25)/11/1854 - At 255 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, on the 23(25)th inst., Mrs Alexander Gillies, of a son. MARRIAGES KENNEDY, James - M27/11/1854 - Here, at North Strand Street, on teh 27th inst., by the Rev. William Smellie, Mr James Kennedy, shoemaker, to Miss Elizabeth Gibson. M'QUIGGAN, Thomas - M27/11/1854 - Here, at Agnew crescent, on the 27th inst., by the Rev. James Stewart, of Sheuchan, Mr Thomas M'Quiggan, to Miss Agnes Reach. CAMBELL, John - M28/11/1854 - Here, at Agnew Crescent, on the 28th inst., by the Rev. James Stewart, Mr John Campbell, tailor, to Miss Mary Jane Crombie. GRAY, Wm. - M28/11/1854 - At Foulford, Leswalt, on the 28th inst,. by the Rev. James Stewart, Mr Wm. Gray, to Miss Mary Galbraith. RALSTON, Niven - M28/11/1854 - At the Mains of Park, on Monday, the 28th inst., by the Rev. Mr McDowalll of Old Luce, Niven Ralston, Esq., factor for Earl Ferrers, Chartley Castle, Staffordshire, to Jessie, daughter of James Gibson, Esq., banker, Glenluce M'GUFFIE, Alex. - M29/11/1854 - At Dunragit, on the 29th curt., by the Rev. Mr M'Dowall, Mr Alex. McGuffie, butler to Sir James D. Hay, Bart., to Agnes Templeton. M'CLYMONT, Thomas - M28/11/1854 - At Glenluce, on the 28th inst,. by the Rev. James Pullar, Mr Thomas M'Clymont, late farmer in Bankfield, to Miss Jane M'Clumpha. GREEN, Alexander - M20/11/1854 - At Glenluce, on the 20th inst., by the Rev. Mr M'Dowall, Alexander Green to Elizabeth Ditenny. M'LEOD, Robert - M23/11/1854 - At Kirkcowan, on the 23d curt., by the Rev. Dr. Charles, Mr Robt. M'Leod, to Miss Welsh. DEATHS BROWN, Alexander - D27/11/1854 - At 445, Argyle Street, Glasgow, on the 27th instant, Alexander Brown, engineer, son of Mr Alex. Brown, of the Wigtownshire Free Press, much and deservedly regretted by his relatived and acquaintances. SHEARER, Mrs - D28/11/1854 - At Craigenveoch, on the 28th inst., after a lingering illness, Mrs Shearer, aged 84 years. GILLESPIE, Thomas - D24/11/1854 - At Newton Stewart, on the 24th inst., after a lingering illness, Mr Thomas Gillespie, plumber, aged 42 years. IRVING, Andrew - D19/11/1854 - At Kirroughtree, on the 19th inst,. Andrew, son of Mr Wm. Irving, coachman, Kirroughtree, aged 13 years. M'COMBE, Elizabeth - D27/11/1854 - At Kirkcowan, on Monday, the 27th curt., Elizabeth M'Combe, at the advanced age of 97 years. She was blind for the last twenty years, but was restored to sight a short time previous to her death.

Fw: [NZ-AUCKLAND] HBH 1892 March 29 MILLMAN x Scotland I have copied this from the Auckland NZ list- Thanks to Elaine Mattsen for transcribing newspapers for the list Donna Aitken ----- Original Message ----- From: "Elaine Mattsen" <mattsen@paradise.net.nz> To: <nz-auckland@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2007 4:50 PM Subject: [NZ-AUCKLAND] HBH 1892 March 29 MILLMAN x Scotland HBH 1892 March 29 MILLMAN x Scotland The funeral of Mr MILLMAN took place this afternoon. The cortege was a large one, about twenty vehicles following the remains to the cemetery. The Rev T. OSBORNE officiated at the grave. The deceased was highly respected in HASTINGS. He had been resident here for many years and had only left on Wednesday last. He was a son of Dr. MILLMAN, of Galloway, Kirkcudbrightshire, SCOTLAND. He has no relatives in New Zealand. His life was insured in the New Zealand Accident Insurance Association for £30. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NZ-AUCKLAND-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Cheryl. Welcome back to our Wig List. I had a quick look on the IGI for anything re: your Peter MCDOWALL and his wife Mary Anne MILLIGAN. The IGI shows marriage date as 03 Jan 1832 at Kirkcowan Parish. As you mentioned daughter Margaret was chr 20th Dec 1832 Edenkillie, Moray, but I could find no mention of son WILLIAM MCDOWALL. Peter McDOWALL was possibly born in Minnigaff Parish the son of Peter MCDOWALL and Margaret McCLYMONT. IGI: Film No: 538229. Further research is required. Perhaps others may have further info on your family. Wayne

The web address below will give you the current week's births & deaths as in January 2007 from the "Stranraer & Wigtownshire Free Press". Also local news each week. http://www.stranraer-freepress.co.uk/announcements.htm Sam Heron

The following BMD copies from WFP have been posted. 9th November, 1854 posted on 8th January, 2004 16th November, 1854 posted on 9th January, 2004 23rd November, 1854 posted on 9th January, 2004 find these at:- http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/SCT-WIGTOWNSHIRE regards to all who enjoy my postings. Diana

What would our ancestors think, Stranraer, Wigtownshire and a gambling Casino?? However, it will definitely bring a new vitality and life to the region. The top of the old pier will never be the same. I remember the fishing boats that used to be there in reasonable numbers. I learned to swim in the deeper by swimming between the steps in the front of the "Breast Works". It looks like it will now become a Casino security area. I also remember the October Fair and winning mainly coconuts as prizes on the games of skill etc. Sam Heron Author : Dumfries and Galloway Council Document Type : News Item Date last modified : 30 January 2007 Dumfries and Galloway Council Convener, Tommy Sloan, said: "We are delighted to hear that we have been recommended for a small Casino as part of the Stranraer and Loch Ryan Waterfront Regeneration development programme. "This announcement should attract more private sector investment into the Stranraer area, aiding the regeneration of the region. We have a vision to turn Stranraer into a high quality marine and leisure destination and quality housing, retail, commercial and leisure developments will form an important part in this. "The regeneration of Stranraer is very much a community project and key stakeholders and the wider community have played a major part in the plans to regenerate Stranraer. Community Planning is of high importance across the region, and there are strong frameworks in place to ensure the views of the local community are heard through consultation. "We understand that other local authorities involved in the Casino bidding process are setting up independent community trusts who will work with operators ensuring local opinion is at the forefront of any plans. The people of Stranraer will continue to have their say on the regeneration plans." There are now several more processes to go through. The recommendation from the Casino Advisory Panel will go to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Tessa Jowell, and there are still several stages to go through before the application is given formal approval.

BIRTHS HENDERSON, Female - B28/10/1854 - Here, at Trade Street on the 28th ultimo, the wife of Mr Henderson, superintendent of police, of a daughter. NEIL, Female - B31/10/1854 - Here, at Charlotte Street, on the 31st ult., the wife of Mr A. Neil, professor of music, of a daughter. HILL, Female - B26/10/1854 - At Kilsysth Manse, on the 26th ultimo, Mrs Hill, of a daughter. M'CALL, Male - B21/10/1854 - At Conduit Vale, Blackheath, on the 21st ult., Mrs John M'Call, of a son. MARRIAGES SINCLAIR, Peter - M31/10/1854 - At Newton-Stewart, on the 31st ult., by the Rev. Mr Reid, Mr Peter Sinclair, baker, to Miss Jane Gourlay, dressmaker. HIGHET, Robert - M24/10/1854 - At Garliestown, on the 24th ult., by the Rev. Edward K. Sloane, of Sorbie, Mr Robert Highet, spirit merchant, to Mary, youngest daughter of Mr Thomas Stewart. DOUGLAS, David - M16/10/1854 - At St. Mary's Church, Hull, on the 16th ult., by the Rev. Mr Cheil, Mr David Douglas, wine and spirit merchant, to Adah Hall, second daughter of the late Mr Matthew Hall, baker, Hull. CARRUTHERS, James - M26/10/1854 - At the Parish Church, Middleton, on the 26th ultimo, Mr James Carruthers, draper, Bury, to Emma, youngest daughter of Mr S. Rolston, late of Liverpool. DEATHS M'DOWALL, Elizabeth - D31/10/1854 - At Agnew Crescent, here, on the 31st ult., Elizabeth M'Dowall, aged 78 years. BROADFOOT, John - D25/10/1854 - At Whithorn, on the 25th October, John Broadfoot, Esq., banker. HARVEY, John Rae Lee - D19/10/1854 - At his residence, No 53, Sussex Gardens, Hyde Park, on the 19th ult., aged 37 years John Rae Lee Harvey, Esq., of Castlesemple and Mousewald. COWAN, William - D20/10/1854 - At Old Land, parish of Anwoth, on the 20th ultimo, Mr William Cowan, farmer there, aged 73 years. BECK, Jane - D13/10/1854 - At Kirkcudbright, on the 13th ultimo, Jane, daughter of Mr Samuel Beck. Miss Beck was a teacher in one of the schools of the place, and was highy respected. M'HARG, John - D24/10/1854 - At Girvan, on the 24th ultimo, Mr John M'Harg, hosier. KIRKPATRICK, William - D17/10/1854 - At Newry, Ireland, on the 17th ultimo, aged 44 years, Mr William Kirkpatrick, draper, a native of Dalbeattie.