LIGHTBODY FAMILY

[jasperaliceuk]

Just found a Lightbody Facebook group so going to post something on there!  Oh the powers of the internet!

Sue

[Lodger]

I forgot about the other Lightbody business, I should have remembered, especially as this little whisky jar (holds 1 gill) has been sitting on my kitchen window ledge for about 20 years!
It will be late Victorian - early 20th century and it was empty when I got it 

[jasperaliceuk]

Ah - what a lovely piece of history.  I know the father was John D Lightbody and a grocer.  Can't find any reference to whisky though!

[Lodger]

It was very common for a grocer to sell wines & spirits.
In the 1911 Motherwell directory -
John D. Lightbody, Licensed Grocer, 72 Merry Street. (that would have been the shop address).

[eillo]

John Douglas Lightbody b 1899 Hamilton, was killed in Action over Belgium in 1918.  looking for any descendants as it would certainly be lovely to have a living relative present along with the other dignitaries being invited.

Hi Sue - Following up on Duncan Clark Lightbody who settled in Pennsylvania 1923. He naturalized in PA May 29, 1929 but I could only find the index so no info other than he had one son John Douglas 1 year old at that time.  He is found in 1930 and 1940 census records. He died July 1969 in Philadelphia but I've not found an obit.

His children were

1. J Douglas born in the 1930's PA md unknown and was last found living in Reading PA from 2006 to 2009 at address removed. There appear to still be Lightbody names found with this address. I have not yet found a death record or names of his wife/kids but he did have 2 daughters.

2. M C. born ca 1930 d. 2006 have not searched for more on her yet

3. Robert b. 1930's I thought he was the Robert Lightbody who died April 2001 in Montana but I found an  obit and do not think it is the right man. Off to do more digging!

[jasperaliceuk]

Great digging!  I knew Duncan had offspring but hadn't attempted to track further.  Its amazing how many people are helping out with this research.  Have three 1st cousin twice removed contacts but suprisingly no descendants so far from the Hamilton area.  Keep up the good work and thanks!

Sue

[Sandy Maicher]

I am from the Lightbody Family. My grandfather was Duncan C and my father is John Douglas. We live in the United States, in Pennsylvania. 

Sandra J. Maicher (Lightbody)
John D. Lightbody...father
Robert Lightbody ...uncle (deceased)
Maryorie Lightbody Moffit  ...aunt

I have enjoyed reading all the posts and learning about my family's ancestry.

[gingerbit]

In my tree I have  John Greer m Isabella Lightbody in 1912. They lived at 7 Struthers St Glasgow, and had a daughter Helen and a son James.
James married Jessie Henderson and had four daughters.
Maybe this is another avenue to explore.

[jasperaliceuk]

Wow Sandy - so glad you've come to Rootschat - very excited now!  Will PM you.

Gingerbit - haven't found an Isabella in the tree yet.  Can you track back any further? 

Sue