Craig Farm may be at Whithorn – see maps at http://www.genuki.org.uk/cgi-bin/placemaps?GR=NX445401

I wrote the following to Shirley Walsh, but the email came back. Here is the message to her and anyone else who might be interested: Hi Shirley, I saw your question regarding Coltranes from 31 Jun 2010. I don’t think that I answered this, but if I did, please disregard. Patrick Coltrane of Culmazie and Airless m. Janet Gray, probably about 1650 in Wigtownshire, Scotland. In 1667 he was called Provost of Kirwaugh & Culmazie and his property was valued at about 307 pounds. He died in 1674 and his grave is in Wigtown. He had 2 sons: William Coltrane (abt 1650 -1708) who m. Agnes Ramsey, who was Provost of Wigtown, had sasine of Drummorall in 1689, his testament from 1709 is available. According to McKerlie, he had 3 daughters: Mary Agnew of Dalragle, Elizabetrh Hunter of Ayr, Margaret Boyd of Wigtown and Patrick Coltrane (1680-1714) who m. Elizabeth Stewart of Physgill in 1702 and had at least 8 children. His second son: Patrick Coltrane (abt 1650-?) m. ?, was in 1672 a merchant burges in Wigtown. I think he had at least 2 children: William Coltrane, merchant of Wigtown, who was asked to handle the debts of his cousin, Patrick in 1718, and Elizabeth Coltrane who may been slandered in 1705 in Wigtown. According to McKerlie, Patrick Coltrane (1680-1714) and Elizabeth Stewart had only 4 children who survived to majority: John Coltrane (1703-1745), m. Christine Heron, died in the Battle of Prestonpans, Henrietta, Patrick who was baptized in 1706 in Glasserton Parish and may have come to America and David Coltrane (1711-aft 1745) who studied law for a while in Edinburgh, came to America, m. Mary Trotter in North Carolina, was a Captain in the Battle of Cartegena, had a son: William Coltrane. This William m. a Quaker Rachel Worthington and most of the Coltranes in the US are part of this family. Let me know if this is what you wanted. I have lots of references if you want these. Good luck, Dorothy Coltrin (DNA has proven that my family is not part of this family…much to my frustration.)

re: Map of Wigtownshire baronies c.1700, the 1684 (Civil) Parish Lists of Wigtownshire and Minnigaff at https://archive.org/stream/scottishrecordso38scotuoft#page/24/mode/2up page 25, lists the lands in the Barony of Craiglaw, Civil Parish of Kirkcowan.

re: Map of Wigtownshire baronies c.1700, the 1684 (Civil) Parish Lists of Wigtownshire and Minnigaff at https://archive.org/stream/scottishrecordso38scotuoft#page/24/mode/2up page 24, lists the lands in the Barony of Lochroule, Civil Parish of Kirkcowan.

re: Map of Wigtownshire baronies c.1700, the 1684 (Civil) Parish Lists of Wigtownshire and Minnigaff at https://archive.org/stream/scottishrecordso38scotuoft#page/24/mode/2up page 24, lists the lands in the Barony of Sleudinle, Civil Parish of Kirkcowan.

re: Map of Wigtownshire baronies c.1700, the 1684 (Civil) Parish Lists of Wigtownshire and Minnigaff at https://archive.org/stream/scottishrecordso38scotuoft#page/24/mode/2up page 24, lists the lands in the Barony of Urle, Civil Parish of Kirkcowan.

>From The Dumfries Weekly Journal, 19th September, 1826 Sourced by Robert Wells "At Portpatrick, on the 12th instant, aged 21, James, son of Mr Gray, Surveyor of Customs there." Diana Henry

>From The Dumfries Weekly Journal, 24th October, 1826 Sourced by Robert Wells "At Stranraer, on Tuesda;y the 17th instant, Mr Uthred Nish, baker, much regretted by his friends and acquaintances." "Same place, on Saturday, the 14th instant, at the advanced age of 86, Mr James M'Clean, late merchant, there, whose society was courted, and whose death, is generally lamented." Diana Henry

>From the Dumfries Weekly Journal, 4th July, 1826 Sourced by Robert Wells "At Newton-Stewart, on Tuesday the 27th of June, full of years and piety, Mary M'Caa, relict of the late Mr Anthony M'Caa, there." Diana Henry

>From The Dumfries Weekly Journal 30th May, 1826 Sourced by Robert Wells "At Newton-Stewart, on the 16th inst., the Rev. James Black, minister of Penninghame, in the 72d year of his age and 32d or his ministry; a gentleman much respected in life and whose death is most deeply regretted by his parishioners. He was truly a most upright and exemplary character, as an affectionate husband and parent, a kind and well-wishing pastor, and a most sincere and faithful friend." Diana Henry

Hi Diana, Thanks for posting these notices, especially this one. The subject James CAIRD was a son of Gavin CAIRD & Agnes McLAUCHLAN. He was born 22 May 1776 in the parish of Kirkinner. His sister Ann CAIRD, born 01 Jul 1767, was my ggg'grandmother. He had a prominent son, also by the name James CAIRD: http://www.oxforddnb.com/templates/article.jsp?articleid=4339&back= Regards, Bruce On Sat, Nov 9, 2013 at 8:54 PM, Diana Henry <dianahhenry1@outlook.com>wrote: > >From The Dumfries Weekly Journal 5th April, 1825 > Sourced by Robert Wells > "At Stranraer, on the 26th March, James Caird, Esq. of Drumfadt, writer in > Stranraer, and Secretary for the Hon. Commissioners for improving the > Portpatrick harbour. - Mr Caird held various important situations in the > county of Wigtown, in one and all of which he distinguished himself by his > ability, perseverance, and attention. His death is justly lamented by his > near relatives, and by all who had the pleasure of knowing him; and in an > especial manner by his brethren of the profession, who looked up to him > with that regard and esteem to which he was so justly entitled, and which > by his modest and unassuming manners he truly merited." > Diana Henry > >

>From The Dumfries Weekly Journal 14th February, 1826Sourced by Robert Wells "At Belleville, Stranraer, On Thursday the 26th ult. Miss Maxwell, fourth daughter of the late William Maxwell of Ardwell." "At Wigtown, on the 29th ult. of Hooping-cough, Mary (aged) 21 months, second daughter, and at Newton-Stewart, (w....) she had been removed for a change of air, on the 5th of the same complaint, Janet, Aged 3 years and 4 months....... daughter of Mr William M'Minn, merchant, Wigtown (to) the inexpressible regret of their parents and other near... they were beautiful and most interesting children; and (in) their lives they were most loving, so in their deaths they thus but for a very short space divided." "At Kirkmaiden Manse, on the 20th ultimo, after a....severe indisposition, which he bore with unexampled... and resignation, the Rev. James French, minister of ... parish, in the 44th year of his age, and 9th of his ministry." Diana Henry

>From The Dumfries Weekly Journal 24th January, 1826 Sourced by Robert Wells "At Newton-Stewart, on the 19th curt. Mr John Brownlee, aged 65." Diana Henry

from The Dumfries Weekly Journal 3rd January, 1826Sourced by Robert Wells "At Garwackie, near Newton Stewart, on the 28th ult, Patrick Hannah Niven, infant son of Mr Andrew Niven, Portpatrick. It was lately our painful duty to announce the death of Mrs Niven on the14th, and of this child's twin brother, on the 16th ult., and we have now to add the third of the family , in the short space of 14 days. How truly may the words of the poet, in his address to Death, be adopted in this distressing case. Within a fortnight- "Thy shafts flew thrice, and thrice my peace was slain." "At Low Blair, near Wigtown, in the 21st of November last, of a lingering illness, which he bore with true Christian resignation, Mr Henry Walker, writer, aged 34 years. As a gentleman, and a kind-hearted neighbour, his memory will long be cherished by an extensive circle of friends and acquaintances." Diana Henry

Marg, Census of 1851, 1861 and 1871 should age and birthplace. Check each for consistency. Also look if relatives could be visiting. Then go to Scotland's People and find his death. This should give parents, including mother's maiden name. It doesn't cost more than a few dollars. Peter

I haven't seen the McCulloch name appear for some time. My interest - David McCulloch born approx. 1811 married to Sarah Howie Sept 5, 1834 - Neilston, Renfrew, Scotland death Hamilton, Ontario, Canada 1872 have never been able to track David's birth. Marg Dawson Creek, BC., Canada -----Original Message----- From: D&MP Edmonds Sent: Friday, November 08, 2013 11:17 PM To: sct-wigtownshire@rootsweb.com Subject: [WIG LIST] History of the Galloway Families of McCulloch Hello again everyone, This is mainly (but not exclusively) a message for all McCullochs out there and those researching families of this name. Whilst on a flying visit to the Ewart Library in Dumfries several years ago, seeking information about my McCulloch ancestors, one of the librarians showed me the most amazing book – an absolute tome in fact – of McCulloch history. It was a self-published edition of the “History of the McCulloch Families of Galloway” by Walter J. McCulloch of Ardwall. What luck, I thought at the time. However with only a few hours available to me and not knowing to which of the many McCulloch lineages my vague claim to this family’s ancestry lay, I was unable at that time, to do any justice to the absolute treasure trove of knowledge this book contained. Now, I have just discovered what may be old news for many of you, but since I have just come across it, I thought it worth sharing. So for those who have yet to find it – this book is now available to either read online for free, or download as a PDF file for a small fee. The website is: http://www.scribd.com/doc/77675716/A-History-of-the-Gallowat-Families-of-McCulloch (Gallowat is not a typing error) Actually I arrived at this website by typing in “McCulloch History + Walter Jamieson McCulloch” if you prefer. I note that there is mention of the McDowalls in the “Torhouse” chapters – may be of interest to you, Bruce? Cheers for now, Margery In Queensland, Australia ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to SCT-WIGTOWNSHIRE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Would somebody local be able to give me the exact location of Craig Farm, near Wigtown. This is where the above family lived in 1841. The present owner looks to be Peter F Vance & Co. Peter in Sydney

Since the list is now back up and running I thought I’d do my bit. Here are Dumfries listings from Australian papers to 1860 in case they are of use to anyone. Mark Wheelan-Lamont ANDERSON, Isabella Daughter of James Anderson, Saddler of Dumfries Marriage to Abraham MELLOR, 19 November 1857, - The Argus, 24 November 1857, page 4 ANDERSON, James Formerly of Dumfries Marriage at Ryde to Emma HATTON, daughter of Joseph Hatton of Ryde, 2 May 1854 - The Sydney Morning Herald, 8 May 1854, page 8 - Illustrated Sydney News, 13 May 1854, page 11 ARMSTRONG, Elizabeth Native of Dumfries-shire Marriage to Walter RENWICK, 11 April 1855 - The Maitland Mercury & Hunter River General Advertiser, 18 April 1855, page 3 ARMSTRONG, James Late of Brunsheld Bogg, Connaby, Dumfries-shire Death at Spring Creek, 8 May 1854, aged 58 - South Australian Register, 19 May 1854, page 2 BARKER, Agnes Johnstone Daughter of the late John Barker, Esq, of Dumfries Marriage at Ettrick to Robert WILKIN, Esq, of Yenda - The Sydney Morning Hertald, 4 Sep 1850, page 3 - The Maitland Mercury & Hunter River General Advertiser, 7 September 1850, page 3 - The Argus, 13 September 1850, page 2 BELL, John Engineer, of Dumfries-shire Death at Goulburn, 14 February 1858, aged 54 - The Argus, 19 February 1858, page 4 BOYD, Jane Late of Dumfries Marriage to James DOUGAL, late of Hawick, 14 May 1756 - The Argus, 17 May 1856, page 4 BROACH, Joseph Formerly of Dumfriesshire Death at Collingwood, 19 March 1859, aged 52 - The Argus, 21 march 1859, page 4 BROUN, Peter, Esq; Colonial Secretary; Son of William Broun of Newmains, Dumfries-shire Death at his brother's home in Fremantle, 5 November 1846, aged 49 - The Perth Gazette and Western Australian Journal, 7 November 1846, page 2 - Inquirer (Perth) 11 November 1846, page 2 COPELAND, Mary Late of Dumfries Marriage to Samuel RENWICK, undated - The Argus, 5 July 1855, page 4 CROCKETT, Helen Widow of the late Robert Crockett of Kirkhouse Death at Kirkbean, near Dumfries, 29 October 1855 - The Argus, 28 January 1856, page 4 DOUGLAS, James Son of the late James Douglas, Esq, of Riding Wood, Kirkmahoe, Dumfries-shire Death at Melbourne, 10 November 1847, aged 52 - The Melbourne Argus, 12 November 1847, page 2 - The Melbourne Argus, 16 November 1847, page 2 EASTON, Neville Bland Son of the late John Easton, Esq. M.D., of Edinburgh & Couranee-hill, Dumfries-shire Death by drowning at Booramba Creek, 29 November 1850, aged 21 - Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer, 28 December 1850, page 3 GRAHAM, Alfreda Victorine Bernadina Francoise Daughter of Col. Nichol Graham of Jachuck, Dumfries-shire Marriage to Robert Reid Cunningham ROBERTSON, son of Alexander Robertson of Halleraig, Lanarkshire, 19 July 1847 - The Maitland Mercury & Hunter River General Advertiser, 24 July 1847, page 3 GRAHAM, Samuel Late of Dumfries Death in Melbourne, 31 May 1858, aged 58 - The Argus, 3 June 1858, page 4 - The Argus, 15 June 1858, page 5 HARKNESS, Janet Widow of John Harkness Esq, of Mitchellslacks Death at Thornhill, Dumfries-shire, 19 September 1859, aged 74 - The Sydney Morning Herald, 30 December 1859, page 1 - Empire, 31 December 1859, page 4 HARKNESS, John,Esq. - Farmer at Mitchellslacks, Dumfries-shire Death at Mitchellslacks, 20th March 1852, aged 87 - The Sydney Morning Herald, 23 August 1852, page 3 - Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer, 28 August 1852, page 3 HARKNESS, John Son of the late John Harkness of Mitchellslacks, Dumfrias-shire Marriage to Rachel MUDDLE, daughter of Charles Muddle Esq of H.M. Customs, Sydneys, 18 May 1854 - The Sydney Morning Herald, 23 May 1854, page 8 - Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer, 27 May 1854, page 3 - Illustrated Sydney news, 3 June 1854 HARKNESS, Mrs Wife of John Harkness, formerly of Mitchell-slacks, Dumfries Birth of a daughter, 11 November 1855 - The Sydney Morning Herald, 12 November 1855, page 8 Birth of a daughter, 10 October 1859 -The Sydney Morning Herald, 11 October 1859, page 1 (also listed Death notices, 13 Oct 1859, page 8) JAMIESON, Archibald, Esq Late of Mildura, Victoria Death at Dumfries, 3 February 1858 - South Australian Register, 7 May 1858, page 2 KENNEDY, Charles Stonemason, native of Dumfries Death in Melbourne, 9 May 1858, aged 28 - The Argus, 14 May 1859, page 4 KERR, Janet Of Lockerbie, Dumfries-shire Marriage to William CRAVEN of Ballarat, 12 June 1855 - The Argus, 21 June 1855, page 4 KERR, Margaret Daughter of the late Mr. Kerr of Sanquhar, Dumfries-shire Marriage to A. McNAUGHTEN, 29 March 1847 - The Courier, 7 April 1847, page 2 - Launceston Examiner, 10 April 1847, page 4 MACVITIE, Thomas, Of Dumfries-shire Obituary - Died 3 February 1833 aged 52 - The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser, 5 February 1833, page 3 - The Sydney Monitor, 6 February 1833, page 3 McKINNELL, George Late of Carlaverock, Dumfries Death at his brother-in-laws address in Merri Creek, 16 December 1854, aged 25 - The Argus, 18 December 1854, page 4 McTURK, Helen Hannah Daughter of the late John McTurk of Dumfries-shire Marriage to John H. BURR of New York, USA, 22 April 1858 - The Argus, 26 April 1858, page 5 MARTIN, Janet Scott Daughter of James Martin of Bangor, Maine, USA, formerly of Dumfries Marriage to George H. Jacobs, of Charleston, Massachusetts, USA, 5 February 1856 - The Argus, 6 February 1856, page 4 MONFER, William, Esq; JP, Late of Netherwood, Dumfries Death at Prospect, Isle of Man, 13 April 1842 - The Sydney Morning Herald, 11 Aug 1842, page 3 MONIES, James, Son of William Monies, Esq, of Netherwood, Dumfries-shire Death at Livesay-Fold, Darwen, Lancashire, 30 June 1845 - The Sydney Morning Herald, 23 December 1845, page 3 PAYNE, Charles Late of Dumfries, Butcher Death in Melbourne, 21 November 1856, aged 37 - The Argus, 27 November 1856, page 4 RENWICK, Walter Native of Dumfries-shire Marriage to Elizabeth ARMSTRONG, 11 April 1855 - The Maitland Mercury & Hunter River General Advertiser, 18 April 1855, page 3 ROSS, Elizabeth Daughter of the late Robert ross, of Cargenholm near Dumfries Niece of Sir John Ross, Rear Admiral in Royal Navy Sister to Mr Ross, Assistant Surveyor of Portland, Victoria Marriage to Willett Lawrence ADYE, Esq, son of Maj. James P. Adye, Royal Artillary, 22 April 1856 - Portland Guardian and Normanby General Advertiser, 1 August 1856, page 2 - Portland Guardian and Normanby General Advertiser, 4 August 1856, page 2 ROY, William, Of Milk Bank, Dumfries Marriage to Mary SUTTON, daughter of Capt.S.H. Sutton, of London, 9 August 1839 - The Colonist, 31 August 1839, page 3 SCOTT, Alexander Son of the late Alexander John Scott, of Knockhill, Dumfries-shire Death at Tarong, 16 February 1850 - The Moreton Bay Courier, 2 March 1850, page 3 SHORTT, Francis, Of Dumfries, Obituary, Died 31 December 1828 aged 48 - The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser, 1 January 1829, page 2 SMITH, John Father of Mr J.C. Smith of Melbourne Death at Dumfries, 26 April 1859, aged 59 - The Argus, 19 July 1859, page 4 THOMSON, Jemima Christina, Daughter of the late James Thomson, Esq, of Dumfries Marriage to William Olborn ALLAN, son of David Allen, Deputy Governor General, Parramatta, 22 June 1840 Copied from Port Philip Herald, June 26 1840 - The Cornwall Chronicle, 11 July 1840, age 2 - The Sydney Monitor and Commercial Advisor, 14 July 1840, page 3 WILKINSON, James Son of the late Allan Wilkinson, farmer of Dumfries-shire Marriage to Caroline DENT, daughter of John Dent of Measham, Derbyshire, & widow of Thomas STRAWN, 2 August 1857 - Empire, 8 August 1857, page 4 - Empire, 11 September 1857, page 3 WILLIAMSON, Jessie Lowther Wife of William Williamson, from Dumfries Death at Tipperary Gully, 13 October 1857, aged 26 - Bendigo Advertiser, 22 October 1857, page 2 - The Argus, 28 October 1957, page 4 WILSON, William Formerly of the Commercial Inn, Dumfries Death at Goulburn, 14 June 1857, aged 61 - The Argus, 26 June 1857, page 4 WILSON, William Native of Dumfries Death at Bendigo, 3 June 1859, aged 29 - Bendigo Advertiser, 4 June 1859, page 2 - Bendigo Advertiser, 16 June 1859, page 2 YOUNG, William E. Son of S.D. Young, Esq, of Dumfries Death at Bendigo, 12 november 1852, aged 42 - South Australian Register, 7 December 1852, page 3 Sent from Windows Mail

Joyce, Many thanks. I hadn't seen it. I've now found the following deaths in Massachusetts. DEATH - 1887 ------------------ (Massachusetts, Death Records, 1841-1915) ------------------------------------------------------ Name: Charles Hughes Gender: Male Age at Death: 81 Birth Date: abt 1806 Birth Place: Scotland Death Date: 24 Sep 1887 Death Place: Somerville, Massachusetts, USA Father: Charles Mother: Margaret DEATH 1895 ----------------- Massachusetts, Death Records, 1841-1915 ---------------------------------------------------- Name: Mary Mackie Hughes Gender: Female Age at Death: 89 Birth Date: abt 1806 Birth Place: Scotland Death Date: 25 May 1895 Death Place: Somerville, Massachusetts, USA Father: David (???) Mother: Mary Stewart (???) Mary's parents David McKie and Mary Stewart differ from the suggestion of Charles Mackie and Ann Boal. So both will need to be fully checked. There's a lot of reading in the thread. I might be up late. Peter

Hello again everyone, This is mainly (but not exclusively) a message for all McCullochs out there and those researching families of this name. Whilst on a flying visit to the Ewart Library in Dumfries several years ago, seeking information about my McCulloch ancestors, one of the librarians showed me the most amazing book – an absolute tome in fact – of McCulloch history. It was a self-published edition of the “History of the McCulloch Families of Galloway” by Walter J. McCulloch of Ardwall. What luck, I thought at the time. However with only a few hours available to me and not knowing to which of the many McCulloch lineages my vague claim to this family’s ancestry lay, I was unable at that time, to do any justice to the absolute treasure trove of knowledge this book contained. Now, I have just discovered what may be old news for many of you, but since I have just come across it, I thought it worth sharing. So for those who have yet to find it – this book is now available to either read online for free, or download as a PDF file for a small fee. The website is: http://www.scribd.com/doc/77675716/A-History-of-the-Gallowat-Families-of-McCulloch (Gallowat is not a typing error) Actually I arrived at this website by typing in “McCulloch History + Walter Jamieson McCulloch” if you prefer. I note that there is mention of the McDowalls in the “Torhouse” chapters – may be of interest to you, Bruce? Cheers for now, Margery In Queensland, Australia