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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Selkirkshire => Topic started by: ejfraser on Monday 30 August 04 23:28 BST (UK)

Title: 1891 Selkirk lookup please
Post by: ejfraser on Monday 30 August 04 23:28 BST (UK)

Looking for an elusive ancestor
William Scott B-1840-1
m-1873 Elizabeth Elliot b1849 Langholm, Dumfries Scotland

Both were alive and attended my grandparents wedding(1896) in Galashiels
couldn't locate on lds 1880 census
William was a postmaster ( I assume in Selkirk)

If you need more info I can supply additional

Thanks in advance

Title: Re: 1891 Selkirk lookup please
Post by: worth on Thursday 19 May 05 19:56 BST (UK)

I have the 1851 census for Selkirk and Galashiels if you know who Williams parents were??
Dawn

Title: Re: 1891 Selkirk lookup please
Post by: moscan on Wednesday 01 June 05 23:34 BST (UK)

William Scott married as you said Elizabeth Elliot on 30th may 1873 he was a shepard. 

His parents were listed as being James Scott aged 32 ( also a shepard) and Helen Scott nee Hogg

Elizabeth Elliot aged 34 her parents were listed as being John Elliot (PLoughman) and Sibella Elliot nee Harster (sic)

will keep looking for any further info and come back to you

Best Wishes

mo

Title: Re: 1891 Selkirk lookup please
Post by: ejfraser on Tuesday 05 July 05 02:36 BST (UK)

Thanks Mo,
Sibella Elliot maiden name was Hunter - she was born in Langholm, Dumfries Scotland,September 26, 1828.

I just can't find any ref. for William or Elizabeth.
I'm assuming William Scott was a postmaster in Selkirk but could be Rox. or ?
Hope this helps.