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Doddie
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Posts: 140
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Hi Elaine, thank you for getting in touch. I had a funny feeling my Grant connection would prove fruitless. I have checked out LIBINDX. In 2006 I actually took a trip to Elgin and visited the premises. Managed to find out quite a bit of useful info. Unfortunately no record of Elspet Grant (apart from the marriage to Alexander). Found a record of her husband Alexander's burial. His plot is in Cullen cemetery but, alas, no headstone.
This has proved to be the case quite often during my research. Unless an unexpected source comes up with some new details Elspet's roots will remain a mystery.
Doddie
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mitchell
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Hi Brian,
I am still no further on with Margaret Gauld. I think that she was born in Mortlach circa 1800 but cannot find her birth/baptism. The marriage entry for William Grant and Margaret says that they were parishioners of Mortlach but that doesn't mean that she was definitely born there. I suspect she may remain a mystery like Doddie's Elspet .
Elaine
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Mitchell, Turner, Henderson, Archibald, Smith, Walker, Burgess, Alexander, Margetts, Joss - Aberdeenshire Proctor, Morrison, Henderson, Burgess, McWilliam, Green, Grant, Young, Dey, Allan - Banffshire Proctor, Logie, Grant - Moray McRae - Ross & Cromarty and Invernesshire Clunie, Philp - Fife Census information is Crown Copyright from www.nationalarchives.gov.uk and www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk |
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ellenavon
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Posts: 192
My Grant ancestors
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Hi Elaine
You mentioned: "The other Dey that I have is Isabel Dey who married Robert Green on 11 Nov 1760 in Mortlach, I don't know anything else about her yet"
Robert Green and Isobel Dey are my 5 x great grandparents.
I believe (but no sound proof as yet) that Isobel was born/christened 07 apr 1731 @ Botriphnie, the eldest child of 5 recorded born to Alexander Dey and Janet Bennet.
Robert Green and Isobel Dey had 7 recorded children including my 4 x great grandad John Green 1773- after 1851, who married Janet McConnachie.
My line comes down through their son, William Green 1813-1887, married to Jane Shand.
Their son Alexander Green 1858-1929 married Ann Stewart.
My great grandad was their son, John William Green, 1888 - 1949, married to Margaret Fiddes Boyd.
If anyone recognises any of these names, please get in touch.
Kind Regards
Ellen
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Grant, Wright, Packman, Parley
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mitchell
RootsChat Senior
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Hi Ellen,
We've "met" before...in GR  Nice to hear from you again.
Robert Green and Isobel Dey are my 5 x great grandparents too. I haven't looked at this part of my family for a while now but the name Janet Bennet looks familiar, I probably have it in my notes of possibilities somewhere but like you had no proof.
My line comes from their daughter Margaret Green (1761) who married James Burgess.
Their son Alexander Burgess (1794-1879) married Anne Stuart.
Their son Adam Burgess (1838-1924) married Margaret Margetts.
My tree should still be available to you in GR ...let me know if it isn't.
Elaine
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Mitchell, Turner, Henderson, Archibald, Smith, Walker, Burgess, Alexander, Margetts, Joss - Aberdeenshire Proctor, Morrison, Henderson, Burgess, McWilliam, Green, Grant, Young, Dey, Allan - Banffshire Proctor, Logie, Grant - Moray McRae - Ross & Cromarty and Invernesshire Clunie, Philp - Fife Census information is Crown Copyright from www.nationalarchives.gov.uk and www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk |
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AussieHutsonGrant
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Hi Doodie, It's always worth mentioning your names just in case  Unfortunately, I haven't come across your Grants in my family. Mine came from Speyside and later Mortlach and I've been very lucky to have found a book which traces them back as far as Culloden. I had a similar experience to yours with my 3x Great grandmother Margaret GAULD who married William GRANT in Mortlach in 1819, I couldn't find Margaret's birth or death anywhere. I searched for her in LIBINDX http://libindx.moray.gov.uk/mainmenu.asp and discovered that she had died in 1837 and that William had remarried. The entry also told me where she was buried and when she died. Have you found out where and when Alexander died? The gravestone might well mention Elspeth. Elaine |
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AussieHutsonGrant
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Hi Elaine, thank you for getting in touch. I had a funny feeling my Grant connection would prove fruitless. I have checked out LIBINDX. In 2006 I actually took a trip to Elgin and visited the premises. Managed to find out quite a bit of useful info. Unfortunately no record of Elspet Grant (apart from the marriage to Alexander). Found a record of her husband Alexander's burial. His plot is in Cullen cemetery but, alas, no headstone.
This has proved to be the case quite often during my research. Unless an unexpected source comes up with some new details Elspet's roots will remain a mystery.
Doddie
Hi there, I am a newbie, having joined today. I am Linda Hutson of Western Australia, researching Hutsons of Edinburgh and Grants of Mortlach and Clarks of Aberdeenshire. My present concern is the Grants of Mortlach. This is what I have: My G Grandmother Ann (Annie Grant) married John Clark 18 01 1883 Church of Mortlach. Her parents: Alexander Grant, crofter and Barbara Grant nee Dawson. I cannot seem to find Alexander's birth date or go back any further than he. Any connection? Any hints? All assistance greatly appreciated. Cheers, Linda I DO HAVE THIS: 1851 CENSUS
Alexander Grant was 12 years old, scholar, and living with his mother Elspit Grant, 35, agricultural labourer’s wife, and his sister Barbara 9 yo.
They lived at 16 Boghead, Parish of Banff.
Listed as all born in Banffshire, Banff.
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AussieHutsonGrant
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Hi Elaine
You mentioned: "The other Dey that I have is Isabel Dey who married Robert Green on 11 Nov 1760 in Mortlach, I don't know anything else about her yet"
Robert Green and Isobel Dey are my 5 x great grandparents.
I believe (but no sound proof as yet) that Isobel was born/christened 07 apr 1731 @ Botriphnie, the eldest child of 5 recorded born to Alexander Dey and Janet Bennet.
Robert Green and Isobel Dey had 7 recorded children including my 4 x great grandad John Green 1773- after 1851, who married Janet McConnachie.
My line comes down through their son, William Green 1813-1887, married to Jane Shand.
Their son Alexander Green 1858-1929 married Ann Stewart.
My great grandad was their son, John William Green, 1888 - 1949, married to Margaret Fiddes Boyd.
If anyone recognises any of these names, please get in touch.
Kind Regards
Ellen
Hi there, I am a newbie, having joined today. I am Linda Hutson of Western Australia, researching Hutsons of Edinburgh and Grants of Mortlach and Clarks of Aberdeenshire. My present concern is the Grants of Mortlach. This is what I have: My G Grandmother Ann (Annie Grant) married John Clark 18 01 1883 Church of Mortlach. Her parents: Alexander Grant, crofter and Barbara Grant nee Dawson. I cannot seem to find Alexander's birth date or go back any further than he. Any connection? Any hints? All assistance greatly appreciated. Cheers, Linda
1851 CENSUS
Alexander Grant was 12 years old, scholar, and living with his mother Elspit Grant, 35, agricultural labourer’s wife, and his sister Barbara 9 yo.
They lived at 16 Boghead, Parish of Banff.
Listed as all born in Banffshire, Banff.
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flst
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Posts: 433
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If you click on the link below you will find details of Alexander Grant's grave. He died 16th October 1918.You will be able to find his parent's names on his death certificate, obtainable from scotlandspeople.
Regards,
flst
http://libindx.moray.gov.uk/mainmenu.asp
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TAYLOR, COBBAN, SCOTT, PATERSON, BARCLAY, DUNCAN, SKENE, SIM, WOOD, STEPHEN, ROSE, CUMINE, MORISON, GERRARD, PYPER, ANDERSON, FARQUHAR, BURNET, THOMSON, DAVIDSON, BIRNIE, STRACHAN, DEY, GERRIE, ROBERTSON, FINNIE, WYLLIE,STEPHEN,WILLOX,MICHIE,MARR,BRUCE, CLUBB,SLESSOR,CLARK, SIMPSON,HEPBURN,SINCLAIR,BEEDIE,FOWLIE, CLYNE,FINDLATER,JOHNSTON,BROCKIE,PARK, WATT,MACKIE,WALKER,YEATS,THIRD, BURD,EWAN,ARTHUR,AUCKLAND, MURDOCH,LOW,IRVINE,CHALMERS,BOYES, LYON,SMITH,ADIE,WATSON - ALL N.E.SCOTLAND.
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flst
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Posts: 433
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By "googling" Alexander & Barbara's names I found a few sites where folk have researched this couple. From this information I went on familysearch & found this info on Alexander's birth; 1 Feb 1838,Aberlour,Banffshire.Parents Donald Grant & Margaret Anderson. I recommend that you check out this information. If you request a copy of Alexander Grant & Barbara Dawson's marriage certificate (married 25 May 1861, Cabrach) it should confirm these details. (As will their death certificates) Hopefully their parents will still be living & you can trace back further generations using this method.
flst
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TAYLOR, COBBAN, SCOTT, PATERSON, BARCLAY, DUNCAN, SKENE, SIM, WOOD, STEPHEN, ROSE, CUMINE, MORISON, GERRARD, PYPER, ANDERSON, FARQUHAR, BURNET, THOMSON, DAVIDSON, BIRNIE, STRACHAN, DEY, GERRIE, ROBERTSON, FINNIE, WYLLIE,STEPHEN,WILLOX,MICHIE,MARR,BRUCE, CLUBB,SLESSOR,CLARK, SIMPSON,HEPBURN,SINCLAIR,BEEDIE,FOWLIE, CLYNE,FINDLATER,JOHNSTON,BROCKIE,PARK, WATT,MACKIE,WALKER,YEATS,THIRD, BURD,EWAN,ARTHUR,AUCKLAND, MURDOCH,LOW,IRVINE,CHALMERS,BOYES, LYON,SMITH,ADIE,WATSON - ALL N.E.SCOTLAND.
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mitchell
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Hello Linda and welcome to Rootschat. I haven't come across your Grants in my research as far as I can tell but will keep them in mind.
I have Isabel b1820, Margaret b1822, Alexander b1825 all born in Mortlach to William Grant and Margaret Gauld. William and Margaret married in Mortlach 28 Jan 1819. William was born in Inveravon in about 1785.
I'm sure that you will be able to follow on from the great info that flst has found for you
Elaine
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Mitchell, Turner, Henderson, Archibald, Smith, Walker, Burgess, Alexander, Margetts, Joss - Aberdeenshire Proctor, Morrison, Henderson, Burgess, McWilliam, Green, Grant, Young, Dey, Allan - Banffshire Proctor, Logie, Grant - Moray McRae - Ross & Cromarty and Invernesshire Clunie, Philp - Fife Census information is Crown Copyright from www.nationalarchives.gov.uk and www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk |
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