Hi,
I am entering this Board rather apprehensively, because I don't want to do the wrong thing. First, I had to ensure that I was on the correct Board, and I believe that I am, because the individuals that I'm looking at are from places such as Inch and Stranraer. Secondly, I could see that people like Meg Greenwood and Randy Chapple had done an absolutely wonderful job, and so I certainly liked the level of expertise on the Board. Third, I liked the friendly feel to the Board, and that too is of great importance to me.
I have an area on my Family Tree that is causing quite a few problems, and quite simply, I need the assistance of others. On the plus side, I have all the time in the world on my hands, and a willingness to work alongside anyone. Because of a few health problems, I don't always dot all the "i's" and cross all the "t's" with regard to the work that I do. However, I'm a great listener!
Susan Armstrong was born on 10th September, 1848 at Stranraer in Wigtownshire. She married John Jackson Ferns, a widower, on 28th July, 1874 at 4 Windsor Terrace, Milton in Glasgow. Susan died on 15th May, 1895 at Kinning Park in Glasgow. Death Certificate details show that her father was John Armstrong, but the spelling of his wife's name is causing me a few problems - Flittin - Fleetin, etc, etc. Maybe I need to get a new pair of specs, eh? John married Susan Flittin - Fleetin on 15th November, 1836 at Inch in Wigtownshire. Twenty years later, John Armstrong died on 7th December, 1856, at the age of 48 at a place called Newton Stewart. His parents are given as John Armstrong and Elizabeth Little. His wife, Susan died on 17th August, 1870 at 3 Hanover Square, Stranraer, her age at death being shown as 58 years. The informant on the Death Certificate is her daughter, Susan.
That's it! I am up against that proverbial Brick Wall now. Certainly, I can give a few more sparse details such as detail from the Death Certificate for the 58 year old Susan Armstrong shows her father as .................. Fleet... and her mother as Dolly Fleetin, Maiden Surname, Black.
There are some who may criticise the way that I write and the length of the posting, but, what you see is what you get with this Old Buzzard! I do my level best to get the message across, which I don't think is a bad idea. How about you?
I look forward to hearing from anyone on this Board who is prepared to stretch out a friendly helping hand.
My very best wishes to you all, and I congratulate you on such an informative and friendly Board.
Tom.
