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Topic: James Guthrie of Allanton, 1789-1843 (Read 325 times)
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MartinGuthrie
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I'm looking to find any information on the siblings or parents of the above James Guthrie. He married a Mary Conochie of Carron, Larbet in 1811 in Glasgow but they returned to his father's house in Allanton for the birth of their 1st two children (Elizabeth, 1812 and James, 1813) whilst James was serving in the 25th Regiment (in Berwick?). They had a further 6 children (Thomas, 1816-18; Ralph, 1817-18; William, 1819-29; Ann, 1821; John, 1823-77; and Mary, 1825-27) mostly born in Glasgow.
Any help much appreciated as I appear to have hit a wall!
Thanks,
Martin Guthrie
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emjay
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Hi Martin,
The 25th Regiment of Foot was in Berwick the dates you mention, and became the King's Own Scottish Borderers. There is a short history at http://www.army.mod.uk/kosb/history.htm and they have their own website at www.kosb.co.uk
Elizabeth Guthrie was baptised at the Golden Square Presbyterian Church the entry being:-
28 June 1812. Elizabeth daughter of James Guthrie, a Private Soldier in the 25th Regiment of Foot, & Mary Connichie his wife. Born at Allanton, Edrom Parish, 9th June 1812.
I can't find any further entries for the family.
Regards,
Myra
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MartinGuthrie
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Thanks for the links and the christening info Myra - all useful. I guess I might get something from the military records - I'll give it a shot. Still no closer finding a name for James's father unfortunately...
Thanks,
Martin
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MartinGuthrie
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Hi Boswells,
Sorry for the long delay getting back to you (Ahem!). Yes, I'd heard that there were still Guthries in Allanton. I've been meaning to try and track down names and addresses for them and then send them each a letter on the off-chance that they might a) be interested, and b) be related.
Thanks,
Martin
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