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United States of America / complete
« on: Thursday 29 March 12 09:14 BST (UK)  »
Hi Rosie,

I have much of the information that you have , I know nothing of Charles's brothers apart from the fact that they all arrived in Britain and then went their separate ways , Im not sure what information you want , I have a couple of birth certificates of numerous children that Charles had and sadly died in infancy .
I will be happy to share what I know with you.
Are you related to us and are you living in Britain or America, I look forward to hearing from you soon
yours
Myra Hall nee Rowling

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Ross & Cromarty / Re: Alness Ross's
« on: Saturday 23 October 10 15:36 BST (UK)  »
Hi Lorna

thankyou so much for info

Myra

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United States of America / complete
« on: Wednesday 13 October 10 06:18 BST (UK)  »
Hi

Does anyone know of this family from the Wilmington area of North Carolina,
my Great Grandad was Charles Henry Ralwing he was a slave cotton weigher and married to Agnes Ralwing.
Im not sure if this was their name as it was customary for slaves to take the family name they worked for.
As I am aware they had 3or 4 sons who came to Britain in the 1850's,  one being my Grandad Charles Henry who went to Scotland , the other three staying in England .
I had never met any of them but would dearly love to find any family members in America .
If you think you may recognise or are part of this family please get in touch, or if anyone has any tips as to how I can investigate this further I would be very grateful

Thankyou
kind regards   

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Ross & Cromarty / Re: Alness Ross's
« on: Monday 11 October 10 14:51 BST (UK)  »
Hi Lorna

This is indeed  Hugh and Lillias grave, they were Finlay's [blacksmith] wifes parents and Lilias was in fact a Munro.
I have Finlay and Janes marriage certificate and they were witnesses.

I has asked for an ad to be put in the RJ I cant do it on line as I have problems with my computer email, so I sent thru my own  email privately.

I also have the 1881 census and the one before that thankyou when Finlay was 38 and elizabeth was 37, the only children they had then was Harriet aged 5, Finlay aged 4 and Lillias 11 mths [ thats not too clear ].
My grandad Donald wasnt born then.
Thats all I have up till now .

I wonder if you could help me with the address 71 Main street ALNESS now High street, I went to investigate when I  was up there and thought I had found finlay and elizabeths family house of 1881 but was told the numbers aren't what they were then and they had turned the whole street around which means that the numbers are starting from  the other end , its all very confusing .

There seems to be some papers missing regarding the original layout of the street, I was hoping to get some pictures of the old house but dont know which one it is.

Could you advise me on this as to where I would get any info
Alness Heritage Centre tried very hard without success,  they mentioned something about a place in Edinburgh that may have information but I dont know where to start

Thanks Lorna
Myra













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Ross & Cromarty / Re: McCulloch/McGregor, Cadboll, Fearn
« on: Saturday 09 October 10 06:54 BST (UK)  »
Hi Skoosh

Got "My Uncle George" by Alistair Phillips, arrived yesterday from Amazon

thankyou

Kind regards
myross

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Ross & Cromarty / Re: Alness Ross's
« on: Saturday 09 October 10 06:36 BST (UK)  »
Hi Lorna

You have been to a lot of trouble for me and  I cant thank you enough,
My what a sad end to Finlay.

I did actually visit Foulis Smithy when I was up there thanks to Joan Ross and the old buildings were still there altho' there are new owners who seem to have renovated the old house, and to respect their privacy we kept a respectable distance .
Thanks again Lorna you have been a great help I will follow this lead.

Myra

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Ross & Cromarty / Re: Alness Ross's
« on: Friday 08 October 10 17:00 BST (UK)  »
Hi Lorna

Thanks you are a star !!!!

Myra



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Ross & Cromarty / Re: Alness Ross's
« on: Friday 08 October 10 08:55 BST (UK)  »
Hi Lorna

I tried your suggestion about looking up Finlay Ross's death in 1970 , he died in Dingwall but I cant obtain an image to get the informant, I m trying to guess his age as to when he married if he ever did and try that angle. I would be grateful for any tips you may have .
I cant seem to be able to place an ad in the Ross-shire journal for some reason , Im going to try the Dingwall papers

I did however get a marriage certificate for Finlay and Jane Fraser they were married in Dingwall on the 7th december 1906 , at the National Hotel.  her parents were Hugh Fraser [farmer] and Lilias Fraser nee Munro.

thankyou
kind regards
Myra

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Ross & Cromarty / Re: Alness Ross's
« on: Thursday 07 October 10 17:06 BST (UK)  »
Hi Lorna

I certainly will try the 1970 link for Finlay Ross deceased, thanks for that tip, I will also put an ad in the Ross-shir e journal and keep fingers crossed.

I did in fact go to the Alness heritage site and they were absolutely wonderful , Joan Ross who is in charge actually took us to the grave as we were on holiday with a coach trip and did not have a car , the other staff were amazing trying to find links for me but to no avail.

I however left some details with them but as yet Ive not heard anything,
I will look for the Alness community paper and see if I can subscribe to it on line then I can  place an ad.
I do have a  monthly newspaper of which Joan Ross is the editor it is called Alness and District Times, I wonder if this is the one you mean.

Thanks again Lorna for your tips and your offer of help  it is greatly appreciated

Kind Regards
Myra     

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