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McAlonans in Paisley or Port Glasgow
« on: Friday 30 August 13 09:30 BST (UK) »
Royal Naval records show a William John Sinclair McAlonan born Paisley 28th February 1900 on his Medal Cards, one as a Seaman and one as a Stoker.
No one of that name found being born on that date in Paisley, or from 1899 to 1902.
William McAlonan aged 10 in 1911 census in Port Glasgow , both parents from Port Glasgow but William born Paisley.
I have researched some McAlonans in Paisley and have two Johns born to same parents in 1901 and 1902.

Any assistance appreciated,
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Sligo;Burns 
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2nd. bat. KOSB 1914-18.
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Re: McAlonans in Paisley or Port Glasgow
« Reply #1 on: Friday 30 August 13 14:29 BST (UK) »
OK folks mystery partially solved . Thank you,

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Rutherglen;Baird/Adair/Ferguson/Reid
Strathaven;Shearer , Orr
Beith;Steel 
Glasgow;Donnelly,McSorley,Burns
County Tyrone;McSorley
Eaglesham;Paton
 All;McAlonan and variants 
Sligo;Burns 
2nd. bat Seaforth Highlanders 1914-16.
2nd. bat. KOSB 1914-18.
1/8th. Bat. Cameronians 1914-15
5th. Bat. Cameronians 1914-17
1st. Bat. Scots Guards 1914-15
HMS Biarritz 1915-16
K Class Submarines  K10 and K11

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Re: McAlonans in Paisley or Port Glasgow
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 25 July 17 06:35 BST (UK) »
Hello, My mothers father's name was William McAlonan born 1900? think from paisley, served as seaman/stoker on HMS Powerful (I have a photo) then married Agnes lived in Port Glasgow... William died 1943 followed by his wife Agnes 1945 they had four children all girls

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Re: McAlonans in Paisley or Port Glasgow
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 25 July 17 17:53 BST (UK) »
What was agnes' second name?

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Strathaven;Shearer , Orr
Beith;Steel 
Glasgow;Donnelly,McSorley,Burns
County Tyrone;McSorley
Eaglesham;Paton
 All;McAlonan and variants 
Sligo;Burns 
2nd. bat Seaforth Highlanders 1914-16.
2nd. bat. KOSB 1914-18.
1/8th. Bat. Cameronians 1914-15
5th. Bat. Cameronians 1914-17
1st. Bat. Scots Guards 1914-15
HMS Biarritz 1915-16
K Class Submarines  K10 and K11


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Re: McAlonans in Paisley or Port Glasgow
« Reply #4 on: Thursday 27 July 17 15:18 BST (UK) »
Think my mum said Bert or Burt, sounded like that anyway. My mother doesn't remember much about her parents as she was only about 3 years old when they passed away,her sisters and auntie looked after her. My mums sisters remember more as they were older. We have a few photo's of William (my grandad) but we can't seem to find a photo of Agnes, this is why I'm looking for information really..Mostly to try and get a photo of her parents together or Agnes as a child herself, so my mum can see her.My mums name is Winifred McAlonan born 11/07/1941..Do you have any other information of William McAlonan?

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Re: McAlonans in Paisley or Port Glasgow
« Reply #5 on: Friday 28 July 17 19:05 BST (UK) »
Getting it together and Ill get back to you tomorrow(saturday).
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Rutherglen;Baird/Adair/Ferguson/Reid
Strathaven;Shearer , Orr
Beith;Steel 
Glasgow;Donnelly,McSorley,Burns
County Tyrone;McSorley
Eaglesham;Paton
 All;McAlonan and variants 
Sligo;Burns 
2nd. bat Seaforth Highlanders 1914-16.
2nd. bat. KOSB 1914-18.
1/8th. Bat. Cameronians 1914-15
5th. Bat. Cameronians 1914-17
1st. Bat. Scots Guards 1914-15
HMS Biarritz 1915-16
K Class Submarines  K10 and K11

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Re: McAlonans in Paisley or Port Glasgow
« Reply #6 on: Saturday 29 July 17 11:42 BST (UK) »
Hello Patsy,
                   I think this may be the family you are looking for;

Marriage in Port Glasgow in St Johns R.C. Church on 2nd July 1925;

William McAlonan, aged 25. Occupation marine fireman.
Father Robert(?) Mcalonan, blacksmith, deceased.
Mother Mary Ann Tweed

and

Agnes Birt, occupation millworker, aged 21 . address 18 Church Street, Port Glasgow.
Father Robert Birt, occupation rivet worker
Mother Margaret Boyle(?)

Hope this is 'ab fab' Patsy.

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Rutherglen;Baird/Adair/Ferguson/Reid
Strathaven;Shearer , Orr
Beith;Steel 
Glasgow;Donnelly,McSorley,Burns
County Tyrone;McSorley
Eaglesham;Paton
 All;McAlonan and variants 
Sligo;Burns 
2nd. bat Seaforth Highlanders 1914-16.
2nd. bat. KOSB 1914-18.
1/8th. Bat. Cameronians 1914-15
5th. Bat. Cameronians 1914-17
1st. Bat. Scots Guards 1914-15
HMS Biarritz 1915-16
K Class Submarines  K10 and K11

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Re: McAlonans in Paisley or Port Glasgow
« Reply #7 on: Saturday 29 July 17 11:43 BST (UK) »
possibly father of bride was John Birt not Robert. Certificate is not too clear.

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Rutherglen;Baird/Adair/Ferguson/Reid
Strathaven;Shearer , Orr
Beith;Steel 
Glasgow;Donnelly,McSorley,Burns
County Tyrone;McSorley
Eaglesham;Paton
 All;McAlonan and variants 
Sligo;Burns 
2nd. bat Seaforth Highlanders 1914-16.
2nd. bat. KOSB 1914-18.
1/8th. Bat. Cameronians 1914-15
5th. Bat. Cameronians 1914-17
1st. Bat. Scots Guards 1914-15
HMS Biarritz 1915-16
K Class Submarines  K10 and K11

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Re: McAlonans in Paisley or Port Glasgow
« Reply #8 on: Saturday 29 July 17 11:47 BST (UK) »
From the 1911 census , father of William was Ronald McAlonan aged 38 born Port Glasgow.

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Rutherglen;Baird/Adair/Ferguson/Reid
Strathaven;Shearer , Orr
Beith;Steel 
Glasgow;Donnelly,McSorley,Burns
County Tyrone;McSorley
Eaglesham;Paton
 All;McAlonan and variants 
Sligo;Burns 
2nd. bat Seaforth Highlanders 1914-16.
2nd. bat. KOSB 1914-18.
1/8th. Bat. Cameronians 1914-15
5th. Bat. Cameronians 1914-17
1st. Bat. Scots Guards 1914-15
HMS Biarritz 1915-16
K Class Submarines  K10 and K11