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Title: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: Joanna Tolhurst on Saturday 15 April 06 14:32 BST (UK)

I have acopy of the above book and am willing to do look ups.  Churchyards included are:
Abdie
Auchtermuchty
Balerino
Boarhills
Cameron
Ceres
Collessie
Cults
Cupar
Dairsie
Dunbog
Dunino
Falkland
Ferryport on Craig
Flisk
Forgan
Kemback
Kilmany
Kingskettle
Leuchars
Logie
Monimail
Moonzie
Newburgh
St Andrews catherdral
Stratmiglo

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: Burrow Digger on Tuesday 18 April 06 03:44 BST (UK)

Hi,

Could you be a sweetie and  tell me what the MI says for the following death?? 

Thomas Freebairn or Fairbairn
died 9 Dec 1879
Ceres Fife

Would you by any chance be able to access any MIs for the following places?
Kilrenny, St Monance, Dunfermline, Dysart and Carnbee.

Thanks 
Burrow Digger

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: Joanna Tolhurst on Tuesday 18 April 06 06:50 BST (UK)

Sorry Burrow Digger in the book I have there are no Fairbaairn or Freebairns in Ceres churchyard.  There were apparently a number of stones stacked against each other that couldn't be examined.
Jo

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: Burrow Digger on Tuesday 18 April 06 13:44 BST (UK)

Oh well, thanks for looking anyway. :)

BD

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: BizzyMom on Friday 21 April 06 18:00 BST (UK)

Hi
If you are still happy to do look ups.  I'd be interested if you could look for any Foulis (or spelt Fowles) in Balmerino, Fife, and also a Janet Henderson b. 1795 and d. c1817 in Balmerino, Fife.  Her husband was John Foulis b. 1794.

Kind Regards
Audrey
(BizzyMom)

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: Joanna Tolhurst on Friday 21 April 06 21:30 BST (UK)

Balmerino churchyard

Thomas Johnston 16/12/1909 age 86, wife Isabella Foulis 9/11/1892 age 66, son George died Tay bridge accident 28/12/1879 age 24, daughter Jessie 6/5/1946 age 93

Andrew Dewar of Gauldry 1/12/1867 age 75, wife Janet Fowlis died there 27/9/1827 age 29, daughter Janet 17/1/1900 age 72 (wife of John Thomson 19/6/1896 age 69)

(west side) John Smith weaver Kirkton here 14/2/1819 age 64, wife Kathrine Fowels or Fowles 30/9/1828 age 74; (east side) John Henderson died Kirkton 30/8/1881 age 81, wife Christina Dorward 16/9/1891 age 87, son George 8/6/1909 age 80, son Thomas 30/11/1930 age 84

James Fowles, shoemaker Gallary 16/2/1874 age 78, wife Jamet Kirk 19/7/1879 age 84, daughter Magdalen 1/8/1839 age 15, daughter Janet 6/2/1889 age 53, son John 9/1/1900 age 79

Some other Hendersons but no Janet

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: BizzyMom on Saturday 22 April 06 08:02 BST (UK)

Thank you so much for your efforts!  :D
BizzyMom

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: Bejantine on Sunday 23 April 06 22:51 BST (UK)

Hi Bizzy Mom

I have just repiled re FOWLIS on another thread of yours!

But this lot listed above  are just about all mine so if you have any connection with them....!!

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: veritypearson on Monday 24 April 06 16:02 BST (UK)

I have a Thomas Robertson Born in Cults in 1741 married to Ann Henes B 1745. I don't have dates of death for either of them. Would it be possible to check for inscriptions on these.

Many thanks

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: penmoris on Monday 24 April 06 17:13 BST (UK)

Hello JoT,
We have the following information - can you possibly confirm it or add to it in anyway?
Forgan
Robert Mackie buried 26/04/1803, Margaret Mackie wife nee Buttercase buried 09/12/1808. Their son James Mackie buried 13/12 1815 but we are not quite sure where, it could be Forgan, Ferryport or Leuchars, & his wife Catherine Mackie nee Smith.

Dairsie
Christian Mitchell nee Terras died 24/10/1866 aged 72. James Hean/Hen died 25/05/1784.

Ceres
Robert Terras died 17/03/1810

Logie
David Forbes buried 18/01/1755

Leuchars
David Smith buried 28/01/1780, Christian Terras nee Hean died 07/05/1803.

We also have a David Sutherland dying as a result of an accident in Blebo Craigs quarry, Kemback 24/01/1895. Would he be buried in Kemback?
If you find any other members of these families, we would love to hear about them but realise you will be very busy with the ones we have already mentioned! Any help would be most welcome & appreciated.
Regards,
Graham

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: Joanna Tolhurst on Monday 24 April 06 20:51 BST (UK)

Checked Forgan churchyard but unfortunately no inscription listed for Robert and Margaret.  There are some Mackies:

Thomas Just of Justfield 8/01/1821 age 80, wife Barbara Mackie 8/12/1855 age 80, son Robert in Newport 11/10/1893 age 82

John Anderson wright Dundee, wife Ann Mackie ?/06/1800 age 47

Patrick Mackie smith, wife ? 170?, WM  TM  IM  AM

1740 AM  MW  AM  WM  IM  SM, Margaret Walker 20/10/175? age 51, wife of Alex Mackie, six children

George Mackie, widow Elizabeth Thomson 24/01/1878 age 85, daughter Jane 21/05/1890,

There are other Mackies in some of the other churchyards in the book but no Robert or James. I'll keep looking.

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: Jeannie H on Tuesday 25 April 06 02:47 BST (UK)

Re: Ferry Port on Craig - would appreciate a look-up for Alexander NICOL, died 1841; Andrew NICOL, died 1881.  Thanks, Jeannie H

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: Joanna Tolhurst on Tuesday 25 April 06 06:36 BST (UK)

Quote from: veritypearson on Monday 24 April 06 16:02 BST (UK)

I have a Thomas Robertson Born in Cults in 1741 married to Ann Henes B 1745. I don't have dates of death for either of them. Would it be possible to check for inscriptions on these.

Many thanks

Can't find either I'm afraid anywhere in the churchyards listed.

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: Joanna Tolhurst on Tuesday 25 April 06 06:40 BST (UK)

Quote from: Jeannie H on Tuesday 25 April 06 02:47 BST (UK)

Re: Ferry Port on Craig - would appreciate a look-up for Alexander NICOL, died 1841; Andrew NICOL, died 1881. Thanks, Jeannie H

Found someone!!!
Ferryport on Craig
Alex Nicol 13/04/1841 age 91, wife Elspeth Duncan 14/05/1804 age 44, Cecilia 21/01/1877 age 53 by daughter Agnes

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: penmoris on Tuesday 25 April 06 08:35 BST (UK)

Thanks for your speedy response. We added a little bit more to our research.Please let us know if you find anything else. Thank you,
Graham

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: Jeannie H on Tuesday 25 April 06 14:14 BST (UK)

Thank you for this information for my Nicols;  with that success may I ask for James BRAND, born 1703 in CERES; (no death date) or for any Brands of that era.Thank you, Jeannie H

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: sherylbadger on Tuesday 25 April 06 14:50 BST (UK)

Just wondering if you can find any of these:

Robert Meldrum Milliar born Sconnie, 1883 wife is Elizabeth

Elizabeth Erskine Millar (nee Brown born 1878, cupar)

William Brown born 1841 Ceres wife is Elizabeth

Robert Meldrum born 1830 Leuchars wife is Jean/Jane

Thank you heaps.

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: KPM on Tuesday 25 April 06 19:47 BST (UK)

Hi Jo T
Would you mind looking to see whether there are any MIs in Kilmany for Robert Paterson and Elspeth Paterson (but could be Margaret Paterson)
Unfortunately I don't have any real idea of time but would guess this could be between 1800-1820 (they would have been born c 1770)
Sorry to be so vague but any help would be much appreciated

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: Joanna Tolhurst on Wednesday 26 April 06 06:38 BST (UK)

Quote from: penmoris on Monday 24 April 06 17:13 BST (UK)

Hello JoT,
We have the following information - can you possibly confirm it or add to it in anyway?
Forgan
Robert Mackie buried 26/04/1803, Margaret Mackie wife nee Buttercase buried 09/12/1808. Their son James Mackie buried 13/12 1815 but we are not quite sure where, it could be Forgan, Ferryport or Leuchars, & his wife Catherine Mackie nee Smith.

Regards,
Graham

The only Buttercase I could find was at Collessie:
Robert Buttercase tenant Daftmill 5/09/1865 age 59, wife Isabella Dingwall 8/09/1905 age 86, son George 16/06/1848 age 1 year 6 months

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: Joanna Tolhurst on Saturday 29 April 06 22:23 BST (UK)

Quote from: penmoris on Monday 24 April 06 17:13 BST (UK)

Dairsie
Christian Mitchell nee Terras died 24/10/1866 aged 72. James Hean/Hen died 25/05/1784.

Ceres
Robert Terras died 17/03/1810

Regards,
Graham

Checked throughout the book but couldn't find any of teh Mitchells, Terras or Hean/Hens you mentioned.

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: Joanna Tolhurst on Saturday 29 April 06 22:49 BST (UK)

Quote from: penmoris on Monday 24 April 06 17:13 BST (UK)

Logie
David Forbes buried 18/01/1755

Leuchars
David Smith buried 28/01/1780, Christian Terras nee Hean died 07/05/1803.

We also have a David Sutherland dying as a result of an accident in Blebo Craigs quarry, Kemback 24/01/1895. Would he be buried in Kemback?

Sorry no luck throughout the book for the Forbes, Smith or Sutherland.

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: Joanna Tolhurst on Saturday 29 April 06 22:55 BST (UK)

Quote from: Jeannie H on Tuesday 25 April 06 14:14 BST (UK)

Thank you for this information for my Nicols; with that success may I ask for James BRAND, born 1703 in CERES; (no death date) or for any Brands of that era.Thank you, Jeannie H

Sorry barely any Brands throughout the book and none of that era.

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: Joanna Tolhurst on Saturday 29 April 06 23:27 BST (UK)

Quote from: sherylbadger on Tuesday 25 April 06 14:50 BST (UK)

Just wondering if you can find any of these:

Robert Meldrum Milliar born Sconnie, 1883 wife is Elizabeth

Elizabeth Erskine Millar (nee Brown born 1878, cupar)

William Brown born 1841 Ceres wife is Elizabeth

Robert Meldrum born 1830 Leuchars wife is Jean/Jane

Thank you heaps.

Sorry no luck throughout the book.

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: Joanna Tolhurst on Saturday 29 April 06 23:38 BST (UK)

Quote from: KPM on Tuesday 25 April 06 19:47 BST (UK)

Hi Jo T
Would you mind looking to see whether there are any MIs in Kilmany for Robert Paterson and Elspeth Paterson (but could be Margaret Paterson)
Unfortunately I don't have any real idea of time but would guess this could be between 1800-1820 (they would have been born c 1770)
Sorry to be so vague but any help would be much appreciated

Sorry no luck again.

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: penmoris on Sunday 30 April 06 09:03 BST (UK)

Hello JoT,
Thanks for looking anyway, we will keep hunting!
Regards,
Graham

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: KPM on Sunday 30 April 06 12:49 BST (UK)

Hi Jo T
Thanks for looking
KPM

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: horses_4_me_4eva on Thursday 11 May 06 00:53 BST (UK)

Hi wow everyone is so helpful in these forums.

Could you please look up the following inscriptions

Margaret Erskine (nee Barclay) died about 1858 in Cupar??? age 58

Peter Erskine husband probably after 1858 ????not sure where died.

Thanks a lot.

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: Joanna Tolhurst on Thursday 11 May 06 06:50 BST (UK)

sorry no erskines anywhere listed

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: Fifer on Monday 15 May 06 14:36 BST (UK)

Hi if you are still able to lookup these can you look for Cowie and knight in Ferryport on craig .After 1864.


Thankyou

Angela

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: Joanna Tolhurst on Monday 15 May 06 18:22 BST (UK)

sorry no cowie or knight listed in ferryport on craig

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: canniffe on Wednesday 24 May 06 18:20 BST (UK)

Hello,
I would be very grateful for a lookup in Ferryport-on-Craig for the Birrell family.
Many thanks

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: solent on Wednesday 31 May 06 17:25 BST (UK)

Hi , When you get the time could look up any inscriptions in Cupar or Logie, thank you for your trouble, Regards ALF MURDOCH

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: solent on Wednesday 31 May 06 17:27 BST (UK)

The Murdochs are what I am interested in, ALF MURDOCH

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: wannan on Friday 02 June 06 21:21 BST (UK)

would it be possible for you to look up anyone by the of wannan in the churchyards of kemback and cameron pre1841.
thanks very much

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: scrumsrus on Thursday 15 June 06 14:43 BST (UK)

Hi I have quite a few look ups at various churchyards, here goes:

St.Andrews
David Arnot(t)   died c 1870
Jemima McRobbie (nee Arnot) born 1866
Robina Arnot(t)  died c 1870
Thomas Arnot(t)  died c 1908
Mary Arnot(t)  died 1901
Alexander Arnot(t) born 1804
David Arnot(t) born 1799  died c 1801
David Arnot(t) born 1827
Elizabeth Arnot(t) died 1875
Harriet Smart died 1917
Alan Smart died 1903
James Arnot(t) born 1807
Robina Halkerston died 1906
Alexander Halkerston died 1892
Thomas Arnot(t)  died 1935
Euphemia White born 1851
Robina Craig died abt 1987
Janet Robertson born abt 1842  died bef 1874
Thomas Robertson born 1805

Ferry Port On Craig
Harriet Craig died 1974
James Craig died 1910
Alexanda Robertson died 1942


Cupar
Harriet Craig  died 1923

Actually it might be easier to say any Halkerston, Arnot or Robertson in St.Andrews or Ferry Port On Craig.

I know its a big ask.

Regards
Andy Stuart

ps If anyone recognises these people please get in touch.

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Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: whiteout7 on Tuesday 20 June 06 00:37 BST (UK)

Hello Jot, I would really like it if you could do this lookup for me.

Lindsay (Hay,Dalziel, Simson) Wilkinson of Kettlehill.

I think she might be in the Kettle section of your book.

I would love to know if she or anyother Kettlehill Wilkinsons are there if you have the time.

 :)
Melissa

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: Dave88 on Saturday 01 July 06 00:32 BST (UK)

Hi,

Could you check Newburgh for any
Ferrie/Ferrier/Ferry entries.

Thanks

David Ferrie

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: bambie on Tuesday 19 September 06 14:15 BST (UK)

hi I wonder if you could a look up for me in auchtermutchy for any kirks or balfour - kind regards bambie

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: Joanna Tolhurst on Friday 20 October 06 11:12 BST (UK)

Quote from: canniffe on Wednesday 24 May 06 18:20 BST (UK)

Hello,
I would be very grateful for a lookup in Ferryport-on-Craig for the Birrell family.
Many thanks

Sorry no Birrells listed in Ferryport.

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: Joanna Tolhurst on Friday 20 October 06 11:17 BST (UK)

Quote from: solent on Wednesday 31 May 06 17:27 BST (UK)

The Murdochs are what I am interested in, ALF MURDOCH

Only Murdoch in Cupar:
Jas Welch 3 Jan 1801 age 62, wife Isabel Murdoch 20 Sept 1831 age 91

Only one in Logie:
David Rose 23 DEc 1876 age 84 wife Margaret Murdoch 6 Nov 1867 age 75

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: Joanna Tolhurst on Friday 20 October 06 11:22 BST (UK)

Quote from: wannan on Friday 02 June 06 21:21 BST (UK)

would it be possible for you to look up anyone by the of wannan in the churchyards of kemback and cameron pre1841.
thanks very much

Nothing in Cameron but this in Kemback:
John McDonald 31 March 1839 age 53, mother Ann Irven 7 May 1824 age 72, nephew William Biset 4 Sept 1839 age 40;
Mary Christie 18 Oct 1856 age 83;
James Wannan in Pitscottie 16 July 1888 age 83, wife Agnes Squire 12 June 1873 age 70, son James McDonald Wannan 26 March 1912 age 71, daughter Janet 4 Oct 1914 age 81;
Isabella Wannan 10 Nov 1874 age 39

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: Joanna Tolhurst on Friday 20 October 06 11:26 BST (UK)

Quote from: whiteout7 on Tuesday 20 June 06 00:37 BST (UK)

Hello Jot, I would really like it if you could do this lookup for me.

Lindsay (Hay,Dalziel, Simson) Wilkinson of Kettlehill.

I think she might be in the Kettle section of your book.

I would love to know if she or anyother Kettlehill Wilkinsons are there if you have the time.

 :)
Melissa

Sorry no Wilkinsons in the Kingskettle graveyard listed.

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: Joanna Tolhurst on Friday 20 October 06 11:33 BST (UK)

Quote from: scrumsrus on Thursday 15 June 06 14:43 BST (UK)

Hi I have quite a few look ups at various churchyards, here goes:

St.Andrews
David Arnot(t)   died c 1870
Jemima McRobbie (nee Arnot) born 1866
Robina Arnot(t)  died c 1870
Thomas Arnot(t)  died c 1908
Mary Arnot(t)  died 1901
Alexander Arnot(t) born 1804
David Arnot(t) born 1799  died c 1801
David Arnot(t) born 1827
Elizabeth Arnot(t) died 1875
Harriet Smart died 1917
Alan Smart died 1903
James Arnot(t) born 1807
Robina Halkerston died 1906
Alexander Halkerston died 1892
Thomas Arnot(t)  died 1935
Euphemia White born 1851
Robina Craig died abt 1987
Janet Robertson born abt 1842  died bef 1874
Thomas Robertson born 1805

Ferry Port On Craig
Harriet Craig died 1974
James Craig died 1910
Alexanda Robertson died 1942


Cupar
Harriet Craig  died 1923

No Craig in Cupar listed.

Craig in Ferryport but from 1829 and 1782
Robertsons in Ferryport but from early 1800s and 1700s

It'll take me a while to look through St Andrews

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: Joanna Tolhurst on Friday 20 October 06 11:43 BST (UK)

Quote from: scrumsrus on Thursday 15 June 06 14:43 BST (UK)

Hi I have quite a few look ups at various churchyards, here goes:

St.Andrews
David Arnot(t)   died c 1870
Jemima McRobbie (nee Arnot) born 1866
Robina Arnot(t)  died c 1870
Thomas Arnot(t)  died c 1908
Mary Arnot(t)  died 1901
Alexander Arnot(t) born 1804
David Arnot(t) born 1799  died c 1801
David Arnot(t) born 1827
Elizabeth Arnot(t) died 1875
Harriet Smart died 1917
Alan Smart died 1903
James Arnot(t) born 1807
Robina Halkerston died 1906
Alexander Halkerston died 1892
Thomas Arnot(t)  died 1935
Euphemia White born 1851
Robina Craig died abt 1987
Janet Robertson born abt 1842  died bef 1874
Thomas Robertson born 1805

At St Andrews Cathedral : same stone
David Bennett 20 May 1897 age 73 wife Mary Halkerston 25 Sept 1909 age 81, children Agnes, Elizabeth and Andrew infants, Jane 8 Oct 1886 age 31, grandchild Mary Jane, grandchild Mary Halkerston Gordon 2 Oct 1891 age 17;
Euphemia Bennett or White 20 Jan 1922 age 71;
David Bennett 26 Aug 1920 age 53; Mary K Bennett 2 May 1930 age 76

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: canniffe on Friday 20 October 06 17:50 BST (UK)

thank you for trying
Canniffe

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: scrumsrus on Friday 20 October 06 17:52 BST (UK)

Many thanks.

Regards
Andy Stuart

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: gill on Friday 20 October 06 20:02 BST (UK)

 Hi I wonder if you could please look up the following for me ...

Nathan CORNFOOT  died 1863, his wife Mary GRUBB died 1861.

Hugh THOMSON and his wife Agnes GILLIES ( both born about 1798 +/-10y,  died after 1861)

David GRUBB and his wife Christian MORGAN both died early/ mid 1800s

John AUCHTERLONIE/LONIE/LONY and his wife Grizel FORRESTER died late 1700s.

Wiliiam HOGG died 1892 and his wife Margaret Cornfoot who died 1893.

I would be intersted in ANY Cornfoot / Hogg entries

many thanks in advance,
Gill

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: Joanna Tolhurst on Friday 20 October 06 21:17 BST (UK)

Quote from: gill on Friday 20 October 06 20:02 BST (UK)

Hi I wonder if you could please look up the following for me ...

Nathan CORNFOOT  died 1863, his wife Mary GRUBB died 1861.

Hugh THOMSON and his wife Agnes GILLIES ( both born about 1798 +/-10y,  died after 1861)

David GRUBB and his wife Christian MORGAN both died early/ mid 1800s

John AUCHTERLONIE/LONIE/LONY and his wife Grizel FORRESTER died late 1700s.

Wiliiam HOGG died 1892 and his wife Margaret Cornfoot who died 1893.

I would be intersted in ANY Cornfoot / Hogg entries

many thanks in advance,
Gill

Balmerino - Christian gibson 8 Nov 1820 age 70, son John Hogg 21 Sept 1814 age 39

Creich - James Auchterlone 1783 1874, mother Elizabeth Louden 1757 1829, father James 1764 1837, wife Mary Halley 1793 1816, son Walter 1819 1842, wife Margaret Christie 1792 1860, son James 1812 1819, son Thomas 1821 1858; William Auchterlone , wife Helen Donaldson 1801 1867

Cupar - Andrew Taylor banker here 17 Jan 1878 age 61, wife Jessie Forbes Hogg 20 Dec 1862 age 48, daughter Jane Ann 18 June 1851 age 2, son 13 May 1852 age 6, daughter Margaret died Sidmouth Devon 20 July 1894 age 47

Kingskettle - Thomas Stewart, blacksmith & feuar Kettle 19 May 1826 age 72, wife Margaret Hogg 26 May 1816 age 58, daughter Isabella

Leuchars - A. A L; (wife bruce Anderson 31 Dec 1830 age 75) Alex Aughterlonie 4 Jan 1792 age 76, son David 14 Feb 1792 age 40, son Alex 30 Oct 1809 age 50 (wife Margaret Greig 6 May 1844 age 86)

I'm afraid none of the particular names are listed.

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: gill on Friday 20 October 06 21:20 BST (UK)

many thanks for such a quick reply. unfortunately none seem to fit what I am looking for, but I will keep them for future reference.
once agin, thanks
regards Gill

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: Joanna Tolhurst on Friday 20 October 06 21:30 BST (UK)

Quote from: scrumsrus on Thursday 15 June 06 14:43 BST (UK)

Hi I have quite a few look ups at various churchyards, here goes:

St.Andrews
David Arnot(t)   died c 1870
Jemima McRobbie (nee Arnot) born 1866
Robina Arnot(t)  died c 1870
Thomas Arnot(t)  died c 1908
Mary Arnot(t)  died 1901
Alexander Arnot(t) born 1804
David Arnot(t) born 1799  died c 1801
David Arnot(t) born 1827
Elizabeth Arnot(t) died 1875
Harriet Smart died 1917
Alan Smart died 1903
James Arnot(t) born 1807
Robina Halkerston died 1906
Alexander Halkerston died 1892
Thomas Arnot(t)  died 1935
Euphemia White born 1851
Robina Craig died abt 1987
Janet Robertson born abt 1842  died bef 1874
Thomas Robertson born 1805

St Andrews Cathedral -
James Gibson 10 Aug 1858 age 58, sons James 19 Nov 1848 age 5, Henry 11 Aug 1889 age 49, wife Anne Arnot 14 March 14 March 1899 age 87, daughter Georgina Williamina 24 Sept 1917 age 72

John Arnott late convener 9 July 1807 age 66, wife Betty Tod 5 Apr 1790, children David Arnott Sept 1810 age 49; Walter Crawford wine merchant 7 Dec 1817 age 50, wife Margaret Arnott 15 May 1821(4) age 45

Peter Arnott of Balcormo, wife Helen Traill 25 Feb 1607

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: Jamjar on Wednesday 01 November 06 02:00 GMT (UK)

Greetings,

I am looking for a Robert Pratt from Cupar,  Died Sept 1837 aged 59. As he had his own business, in Cupar, I am hoping he had a headstone.

Kindest regards,

Jamjar

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: Joanna Tolhurst on Wednesday 01 November 06 06:57 GMT (UK)

I'm afraid there is nothing listed in any of the churchyards in the book

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: Jamjar on Wednesday 01 November 06 09:12 GMT (UK)

Never mind. Thanks for looking.

Jamjar

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: bluemale38 on Thursday 02 November 06 11:18 GMT (UK)

hello if your still doing look ups i wonder if you could for me please.

Ann Hinksman died 1855 maybe 24 march her name maybe spely wrond something like kinktsman along them lines father John Hinksman mother Elspeth Huchison

Jessie Brown nee Hinksman died forgan in 1895 husband charles brown shipmaster thanks jim hinksman

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: Joanna Tolhurst on Thursday 02 November 06 19:10 GMT (UK)

couldn't find anything listed. Only inscriptions that include pre 1855 dates are included in the book though.

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: Jeffrey on Thursday 14 December 06 22:22 GMT (UK)

Dear Jot
Would it be possible to see if these people are  in the St Andrews Memorials

Robert Adamson died around 1784 aged 76
Eupham Adamson died 1802 - his wife.

Are there any other Adamsons?
Are there any Gosmans around the 1650's.

Thanks in anticipation.
Judy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: Joanna Tolhurst on Friday 15 December 06 06:53 GMT (UK)

Quote from: Jeffrey on Thursday 14 December 06 22:22 GMT (UK)

Dear Jot
Would it be possible to see if these people are  in the St Andrews Memorials

Robert Adamson died around 1784 aged 76
Eupham Adamson died 1802 - his wife.

Are there any other Adamsons?
Are there any Gosmans around the 1650's.

Thanks in anticipation.
Judy

Quite a number of Adamsons. Here's Robert and wife. I'll send the others later.
Robert Adamson maltman here died 1784 age 76, wife Euphemia Gosman, son Robert shoemaker here died 3 Sept 1816 age 72,wife Helen Bonthron died 25 July 1814 aged 76, son died as infant, son Robert died st sea 19 May 1796 age 22; Alex Adamson shoemaker here, son Robert died 23 Jan 1815 age 17 months, son James died 7 Feb 1815 age 17 months 14 days.

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: Jeffrey on Friday 15 December 06 18:23 GMT (UK)

Thanks for the prompt repy - that's great! That is them alright. Now I wonder if any of the others are  his father or brothers.

Look forward to hearing.

Judy  :)

PS Is this St Andrews Cathedral and were there any other churches in St Andrews in those days?

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: Jeffrey on Sunday 17 December 06 10:54 GMT (UK)

Hello Jot,

Just been working out the Adamson's and sorry to be a pain but would like to confirm that all of the Adamson's you gave me are on the same Headstone/memorial? If so  I am sure that would mean they are all of the same family.

I am quite excited about this family & your help is much appreciated.

Judy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: Joanna Tolhurst on Sunday 17 December 06 11:20 GMT (UK)

yes all on the same gravestone and their in St Andrews cathedral.  I'll try to get to the others sometime this week.

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: Jeffrey on Sunday 17 December 06 14:06 GMT (UK)

Thanks for that Jot,
Judy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: whiteout7 on Wednesday 03 January 07 06:12 GMT (UK)

Thankyou, for checking for Wilkinson for me Jot.

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: jenc on Saturday 06 October 07 00:46 BST (UK)

Hi Jot If it's still possible can you tell me if there are any Kirkcaldy/Kirkaldy burials in Balmerino?
Jenc

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: plays54 on Thursday 18 October 07 14:02 BST (UK)

Hi JoT,

Could you kindly do me a look up for Logie - particularly interested in SMITH.

Also looking for a Robert Smith who died between 1806 (birth of son) and 1841 (his widow appears in Census) - possible locations are Logie, Kilmany or Dairsie.

Thank you.

plays54

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: bambie on Friday 19 October 07 04:54 BST (UK)

Quote from: plays54 on Thursday 18 October 07 14:02 BST (UK)

Hi JoT,

Could you kindly do me a look up for Logie - particularly interested in SMITH.

Also looking for a Robert Smith who died between 1806 (birth of son) and 1841 (his widow appears in Census) - possible locations are Logie, Kilmany or Dairsie.

Thank you. Hi I have smith in my tree from fife - wonder if your robert could be one of mine - do you know his parents names - kind regards bambie

plays54

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: JackyF on Saturday 24 November 07 17:08 GMT (UK)

Hi Jo,

I wonder if you could look up WISHART in Cults churchyard. I was up there this summer and expected to find lots. Unfortunately, the only ones I found didn't appear to be mine :(

Many thanks

Jack

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: jennyt on Sunday 06 July 08 19:34 BST (UK)

Hello-if you-or anyone elso-still has a copy of the MI book, could you possibly look up Terras/Tayrus (and other variants) in the following:
Balmerino  (expect to find a James Terras there, with wife May Henderson)
Kilmany
Forgan (I know there is at least one Terras grave there-James, Margaret and 3 of their children)     

Thank you.

Jenny Terras   

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: jac2 on Sunday 06 July 08 23:59 BST (UK)

 HI JENNY  :)
JUST SAW YOUR POST, I DON'T KNOW IF THIS THREAD IS STILL RUNNING BUT CHECKED OUT THESE FROM THE PRE-1855 DEATH INDEX FOR FIFE.
ALTOGETHER THERE ARE 129 PEOPLE BY THE NAME TERRAS ON IT BUT ONLY THESE THREE FROM FORGAN AND BALERINO.

James TERRASS   
ABODE Balmerino   
DATE OF DEATH11 Jun 1839   
DATE OF BURIAL
13 Jun 1839
SOURCE OPR445-2   


 Margaret TERRAS      
ABODE Forgan   
DATE OF DEATH 5 Jun 1853      
AGE 64      
wife OF James Terras      
SOURCE Forgan MI'   Owen Survey      

 Euphemia TERRAS
OTHER NAME WATSON
ABODE Balmerino   
DATE OF DEATH 20 Sep 1851   
widow OF Alexr Terras   
Died 33 Thistle Street -  Edinburgh   
SOURCE Nwsp   Campbell   Newspaper

JAC2 :)   

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Monday 07 July 08 10:09 BST (UK)

Jenny, hi, i've got the NE MI's. just back after weekend away.

Nothing in Balmarino or KIlmany.
Forgan:

Wm Key labourer invordivot.
w. Euphan Tarres 3/5/1800 age 70
s. Wm  wright Ninewellsm(w. Elspeth Williamson 29/6/1944 age 70.
du.Ann 14/1/1812 age 14)
(other side) revised by Terras key
w.Elspeth scott 14/9/1877 age 69
s. Wm 26/9/1867 age 28
S. Peter 27/2/1872 age 28
du. Euphemia 6/9/1873 age 20
s. John 1/7/1876 age 30

James terras 20/5/1872 age 84
W. margt 5/6/1853 AGE 64
s. Alex 28/8/1858 age 43
du. Eliz 11/12/1870 age 52
s. john 8/12/1875 age 60

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: jennyt on Tuesday 08 July 08 17:25 BST (UK)

Many thanks for both replies.
Is it known how complete MI records and death records are-ie. would every visible grave at Balmerino have been recorded (and therefore I wouldn't be likely to find any other Terras's if I visited) or is it all still a work in progress?
Thank you!
jenny Terras

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Tuesday 08 July 08 21:00 BST (UK)

Jenny.
in the introduction to the book it says that it 'is a record of all known and accessible mi's'  these are for pre 1855 inscriptions.

on the small map for Balmarino which shows the grave positions there are obviously lots of gaps where grves are unable to be read/missing etc. the book also lists other sources where mi's have been found for Balmerino and includes them.
I think that you would not gain much by a visit sadly.

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: Chiad Fhear on Wednesday 09 July 08 16:24 BST (UK)

For 'scrumsrus'

What are your connections to the Bennetts and Halkerstons here in St Andrews?

I have a 'cousin' who married David Bennett son of David Bennett and Mary Halkerston.

Response appreciated

Regards

Chiad Fhear

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: Chiad Fhear on Wednesday 09 July 08 16:36 BST (UK)

Quote from: Jeffrey on Friday 15 December 06 18:23 GMT (UK)

Thanks for the prompt repy - that's great! That is them alright. Now I wonder if any of the others are  his father or brothers.

Look forward to hearing.

Judy  :)

PS Is this St Andrews Cathedral and were there any other churches in St Andrews in those days?

Lots of churches ... as you'd imagine for a 'Cathedral town'.

St Andrews Cathedral has another smaller cemetery beside it known as the Eastern Cemetery.  There is also a newer one to the west of the town known ... of course ... as the Western Cemetery.

Regards

Chiad Fhear

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: teadealer on Wednesday 09 July 08 19:49 BST (UK)

Hello
Would it be possible to locate the following======
JOHN KING D.JAN 1878 AT BOW ON FIFE,AND ELIZABETH "BETSY" KING D.1891 IN CUPAR.
MUNGO COUPER D.1908 AND MARGARET COUPER D.1908 BOTH AT LOMONDSIDE FALKLAND.
Hope you can follow the above ok
Thanks
Peter

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: Chiad Fhear on Wednesday 09 July 08 20:06 BST (UK)

Quote from: scrumsrus on Thursday 15 June 06 14:43 BST (UK)

Hi I have quite a few look ups at various churchyards, here goes:

St.Andrews
David Arnot(t)   died c 1870
Jemima McRobbie (nee Arnot) born 1866
Robina Arnot(t)  died c 1870
Thomas Arnot(t)  died c 1908
Mary Arnot(t)  died 1901
Alexander Arnot(t) born 1804
David Arnot(t) born 1799  died c 1801
David Arnot(t) born 1827
Elizabeth Arnot(t) died 1875
Harriet Smart died 1917
Alan Smart died 1903
James Arnot(t) born 1807
Robina Halkerston died 1906
Alexander Halkerston died 1892
Thomas Arnot(t)  died 1935
Euphemia White born 1851
Robina Craig died abt 1987
Janet Robertson born abt 1842  died bef 1874
Thomas Robertson born 1805

Ferry Port On Craig
Harriet Craig died 1974
James Craig died 1910
Alexanda Robertson died 1942


Cupar
Harriet Craig  died 1923

Actually it might be easier to say any Halkerston, Arnot or Robertson in St.Andrews or Ferry Port On Craig.

I know its a big ask.

Regards
Andy Stuart

ps If anyone recognises these people please get in touch.

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Hi scrumsrus

What are your connections to the Bennetts and Halkerstons here in St Andrews?

I have a 'cousin' who married David Bennett son of David Bennett and Mary Halkerston   8).

Response appreciated

Regards

Chiad Fhear

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Wednesday 09 July 08 20:21 BST (UK)

Teadealer - please note look ups here are for fife death index and momumental inscriptions - both Pre 1855.

you should be able to look up your dates on SP.

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: teadealer on Thursday 10 July 08 09:44 BST (UK)

Thanks Diddy

I had a very very busy day on Wednesday,and as my old teacher would say pay more attention.
 I am now wide awake
Peter

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Thursday 10 July 08 11:04 BST (UK)

Peter, hope you find what you're looking for. any help needed you know where we are...

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Thursday 10 July 08 11:08 BST (UK)

Peter, as a little encouragement I looked up your first name John King on Sp - 1 credit leads me to:

John King died 1878 age 76 Monimail,. fife

5 credits will give you the much needed info - date; time;parents; wife etc

Diddy  ;D

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: teadealer on Thursday 10 July 08 11:11 BST (UK)

Cheers
I've just posted a new subject regarding FiFE MI's
Peter

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: aanunn on Saturday 20 September 08 16:57 BST (UK)

Quote from: JoT on Saturday 15 April 06 14:32 BST (UK)

I have acopy of the above book and am willing to do look ups.  Churchyards included are:
Abdie
Auchtermuchty
Balerino
Boarhills
Cameron
Ceres
Collessie
Cults
Cupar
Dairsie
Dunbog
Dunino
Falkland
Ferryport on Craig
Flisk
Forgan
Kemback
Kilmany
Kingskettle
Leuchars
Logie
Monimail
Moonzie
Newburgh
St Andrews catherdral
Stratmiglo

I am interested in Terrass?Terris in Leuchars churchyard

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Sunday 21 September 08 09:04 BST (UK)

Terras:

stone 18: (grey granite) francis Cuthburt, farmer cast 24/6/1874 age 77, w. Eliz Ness 24/7/1883 age 84
s. Robert 25/7/1852 Age 24, s. David 11/7/1866 age 36, s. Clement 28/7/1869 age 42, da.Christiana 23/12/1888 age 60, du.margaret 19/2/1905 age 63 (w. of david Terras)

stone 121: Arthur Terras maunfacturer Balmullo  22/11/1747 - 1/12/1838
w....Sime 31/8/1760 -11/1/1852
s/ Thomas road contractor balmullo 30/6/1788 - 9/7/1789 (not sure that can be right)
du.Isabella 15/4/1784 - 1/7/1832, du.Anna inf (west side) du.catherine 28/2/1795 - 27/12/1868 (w. of Thos berry builder balmullo)

stone 122: (before 121) by Margaret terras to parents Geo Mckay 27/5/1881 age 85 & mrs Margt Fyfe 2/1/1883 age 80.

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: aanunn on Sunday 21 September 08 13:10 BST (UK)

thanks for that, now have something to aim for when i visit. brilliant

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Sunday 21 September 08 17:22 BST (UK)

This may help:
Diddy:

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: jac2 on Monday 22 September 08 15:58 BST (UK)

hi joT :)
Can you please check and see if there are any jacks in cupar churchyard. looking in particular for an andrew jack and a margaret birrel wife of andrew jack. i have them on the fife index hoping there is a monument so my cousin can visit next time he's in fife.
jacci :)

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: janette_bernard on Friday 26 September 08 18:56 BST (UK)

Wondering ifyou could check for the name BELL in Abdie & Dunbog.

Jan B

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Friday 26 September 08 22:10 BST (UK)

Abdie:

stone 50: (marble inset) David Pitcairn of Kinnaird 2/2/1869 age 58
w. Anna Maria Bell 18/6/1815  4/11/1894

Dunbog:

stone 5: 1848; by John Bell dec.., to fa & mo & bro Peter

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: krogie on Saturday 27 September 08 16:34 BST (UK)

Hi Jemima McRobbie ( Arnot) was my grandmother, she had a brother called
Thomas. I have photos of some of the family,if you are interested.
                                                    J A McRobie

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions
Post by: krogie on Tuesday 21 October 08 14:37 BST (UK)

Quote from: Chiad Fhear on Wednesday 09 July 08 20:06 BST (UK)

Quote from: scrumsrus on Thursday 15 June 06 14:43 BST (UK)

Hi I have quite a few look ups at various churchyards, here goes:

St.Andrews
David Arnot(t)   died c 1870
Jemima McRobbie (nee Arnot) born 1866
Robina Arnot(t)  died c 1870
Thomas Arnot(t)  died c 1908
Mary Arnot(t)  died 1901
Alexander Arnot(t) born 1804
David Arnot(t) born 1799  died c 1801
David Arnot(t) born 1827
Elizabeth Arnot(t) died 1875
Harriet Smart died 1917
Alan Smart died 1903
James Arnot(t) born 1807
Robina Halkerston died 1906
Alexander Halkerston died 1892
Thomas Arnot(t)  died 1935
Euphemia White born 1851
Robina Craig died abt 1987
Janet Robertson born abt 1842  died bef 1874
Thomas Robertson born 1805

Ferry Port On Craig
Harriet Craig died 1974
James Craig died 1910
Alexanda Robertson died 1942


Cupar
Harriet Craig  died 1923

Actually it might be easier to say any Halkerston, Arnot or Robertson in St.Andrews or Ferry Port On Craig.

I know its a big ask.

Regards
Andy Stuart

ps If anyone recognises these people please get in touch.

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All you have to do is enter ALL you relatives that appear on the 1881 Census and they do the rest, they are good at helping with your research as well.

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Hi scrumsrus

What are your connections to the Bennetts and Halkerstons here in St Andrews?

I have a 'cousin' who married David Bennett son of David Bennett and Mary Halkerston   8).

Response appreciated

Regards

Chiad Fhear

Quote from: krogie on Saturday 27 September 08 16:34 BST (UK)

Hi Jemima McRobbie ( Arnot) was my grandmother, she had a brother called
Thomas. I have photos of some of the family,if you are interested.
 J A McRobie

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Tuesday 21 October 08 14:48 BST (UK)

Krogie,
 happy to look up but be aware that RC are being very careful about how much we list from other publications - if this results in lots of info i may need to contact you privately.
May taake a while but it is half term!! ;D

diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Tuesday 21 October 08 15:06 BST (UK)

Andy - please be aware the MI's only cover pre 1855 .

St Andrews Halkerstoun 2 / Arnott -6 / Roberson -22
ferry port          _                      1                7

please therefore send me a PM with your email and i will get back to you.

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Tuesday 21 October 08 15:10 BST (UK)

Just realised that was a previous list used in a quote - VERY confusing - just as well havent done anything yet!!
Must be all this spare time in half term!!

Please ignore previous 2 posts!!

Diddy ::)

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: krogie on Tuesday 21 October 08 15:10 BST (UK)

To Diddymiller,
            THanks for replying, have tried SCRUMSRUS but he does not answer.
            I thought someone might be interested photos of the Arnots as I will be
            starting to trace them soon and there may be others out there who
            also have an interest.
                                               Krogie

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: BFW on Wednesday 05 November 08 15:33 GMT (UK)

Would it be possible for you to look up the MI for Robert Black or wife Margaret nee Brown in Ceres area/Falkland/or ??   The only info I have was their son Alexander was born in 1819.   Their names comes from his death certificate.

Thanks BFW

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Wednesday 05 November 08 20:54 GMT (UK)

gone right through mi book for NE parishes. no robert black. also looked on fife cd pre 1855 but not enough info known as there are 52 Robert blacks and 75 margaret blacks

sorry, Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: Broons on Wednesday 12 November 08 20:46 GMT (UK)

Hi
I wandered round Tayport (2 graveyards) and Leuchars- St Athernase on Monday this week. Great way to spend a holiday Monday!! I only found Charles Berry and Nickolas Baxter - in Leuchars. Can you tell me if any of the following are listed in either Ferryport on Craig (Tayport) or Leuchars please - and I'll search again next time I'm up in Fife:
Alexander Berry 1855 FonC
Archibald Berry 1817 FonC and wife Margaret Wilson
Alexander Berry 1784 FonC and wife Elspeth Simpson
Archibald Berry 1748 and wife Isabel Brown
Robert Berry 1691 and wife Helen Watson (Leuchars)
Patrick Berry 1665 and wife Elizabeth Fender Leuchars
Thanks in anticipation. :)

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Thursday 13 November 08 14:15 GMT (UK)

FOC
62 Nathantial Young, da. marg 25/2/1855 age 42 (w. of Archibald berrie) not sure yours as w. surname wrong.

119 1852  David berry 10/2/1840 age 47 w. cath ferguson 6/3/1873 age 84,  s.Archd 24/10/1845 age 24,only dau
Cath 12/4/1860 age 26

there are other Berrys in leuchars - none of names mentioned. i see from your 'Firparlk thread that you have already been to the churchyard so assume you couldn't find these others.

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: Broons on Thursday 13 November 08 17:13 GMT (UK)

As you guessed, these are not my ancestors, but thankyou for trying Diddy.

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: BFW on Friday 14 November 08 13:43 GMT (UK)

Thanks Diddy for looking for Robert Black and his wife Margaret.  Much appreciated. 

Another "dead" end. 
 
Barb

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Friday 14 November 08 15:04 GMT (UK)

Barb - don't give up - if you get any further info i may be able to match them to one on the disc.

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: Jeannie H on Saturday 15 November 08 17:30 GMT (UK)

Could you pease do a look up for any Nicol or Nicoll in Leuchars.  Jeannie

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Sunday 16 November 08 12:35 GMT (UK)

Nichol:
stone 74: Hugh nicol wright here 12/12/1815  65, by jas, ss hugh 13/8/1777 3m ,hugh 15/3/1780 15m,
Andrew 9/11/1782 3m, da margt 1/10/1784 (rest bd)

Stone 87: Jas Cunningham smith here 26/3/1816  53, w. margt nicol 14/1/1844  76, s william 2/4/1827 22,
da Margt 27/12/1833  14m.

stone 99: David Nichol late tenant Frierton 28/5/1844 75, wid mary Robertson.

Nicoll:
stone 100: Andrew Nicoll tenant Seggiewood 17/3/1788  62, w.Elizabeth pearson; Andrew N. late tenant
Seggie 4/12/1824: E P

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: Jeannie H on Wednesday 19 November 08 15:16 GMT (UK)

Thank you very much for tis info - one of them is mine!!!

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: calumanderson on Monday 15 December 08 01:17 GMT (UK)

Hi,
could you look up any Garlands that are buried in Cults Churchyard. Many thanks.

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Monday 15 December 08 15:02 GMT (UK)

Cults - no MI's, but from death index:
George G. 2/2/1826, 3m, chd of John G. whooping cough
 ?  Garland. 7/3/1826, 4m,  chd of john G.  whooping cough
Janet G.  19/4/1831,  44. apoplexy
Margt G.  31/10/1835
David G.  27/6/1837
 ? Garland  11/7/1846  chd. of Henry G.
Robert G. 28/2/1848
Barbary G. 2/6/1852
Margt G. 8/8/1852

worth looking on the fife fhs site - put in garland in search (bottom left) and there are 15 entries, one is:
Cults:

The POST TOWN is Ladybank, with a Sub-Office at Pitlessie, John Garland, Sub-Post blaster.- A walking postman leaves Ladybank about 8.30 A.M., and 5.30 P.M., delivering letters along the road by Muirside and Ramornie House, arriving in Pitlessie about 9.20 A.M., and 6.20 P.M., and leaving for Ladybank at 5.50. A.M., and 2.15 P.M.

btw Welcome to the Fife board. if you  have any specific people you are looking for / dates etc let us know. we're a friendly bunch.  ;D

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: NorrieG on Monday 15 December 08 23:24 GMT (UK)

Hi Calum these are some inscriptions from Cults Cemetery with Garland
Photographs are available

12   John GARLAND died 24.3.1849 age 77
   wife Janet KING died 19.6.1819 age 45
   David GARLAND died 9.2.1924 age 79
   wife Elspeth KEDDIE died 1912 age 65

13   Henry GARLAND died 28.4.1870 age 70
   wife Janet Laing born at  Pitlessie 1814
   died 14.4.1910

61   Andrew K GARLAND died 12.12.1975 age 82
   wife Margaret L REOCH died 20.6.1978 age 82

98   Erected by  David GARLAND Belmort Pitlessie
   his wife Robina Taylor BUTTERCASE
   died 30.1.1934 age 56
   David GARLAND died 29.7.1952 age 69

132   David GARLAND died  1949? age 54
   wife Agnes BISSET died 29.3.1958 age 65

151   Henry Robert GARLAND died 22.4.1940 age 62
   wife Anne Porter GARLAND died 29.9.1941 age 63
   son David died 7.7.1912 age 10

160   Jemima SIMPSON died 1.6.1962 age 87
   James K  GARLAND died 22.9.1965 age 90

Norrie G

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: calumanderson on Tuesday 16 December 08 20:50 GMT (UK)

Many thanks to Norrie & Diddy for the quick reply. Looks like some of these belong to my Garland family. My parents have just moved to Rosyth, so am looking forward when next in the UK to visiting some of the Fife places that crop up in my tree.
Calum Anderson
Germany

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: ostler on Friday 19 December 08 16:56 GMT (UK)

Any Kinnes/Runcimans in Falkland between 1831 and 1855?

Cheers

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Saturday 20 December 08 09:07 GMT (UK)

no Runcimans at all anywhere.

Kinnes in Falkland:

Kinnes  Falkland, Nether Drums  23/2/1827 still-born dau of james K
Agnes K      "                   "              23/4/1843    15
Isabella K    "                   "               1/6/1843     24
George K     Falkland      30/9/1844   3m
May K              "               5/2/1845    54

Diddy.

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: ostler on Saturday 20 December 08 09:13 GMT (UK)

Did you try an alternate spelling, like Runsman?

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Sunday 21 December 08 14:02 GMT (UK)

I always try alternatives.

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: luckydog on Tuesday 06 January 09 19:42 GMT (UK)

Hi , Looking for a John Christie born abt 1761 in Monimail and am trying to confirm his death in that Parish . Also his wife Margaret Small born 1766 in Newburgh . Would appreciate greatly if you could look up your book .

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Tuesday 06 January 09 20:11 GMT (UK)

sorry nothing that matches - been right through book. lots of John christies but not married to right woman!!

also looked on death index but nothing that i can match up - lots of John & Margt christies but not in right place/date.

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: ryder42 on Tuesday 13 January 09 16:48 GMT (UK)

Hi,

was wondering if there are any Barclays in the Cupar, Fife graveyard.

I have a Margaret Barclay Nee Duncan,
Jean Barclay nee Trail
Robert Barclay
Plus trying to work out if the Trail family and Duncan family came from Cupar or another area of fIFE.

Kind regards,
Dawn

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Wednesday 14 January 09 10:13 GMT (UK)

welcome to RC!!

I think this one must be yours from the MI's:

Cupar Churchyard: stone 201:
(by church south wall) capt Geo Murray d. Shanghai 9/3/1882 age 38, gmo jane trail 24/4/1840,
faher james Murray 14/5/1847, sis,Jane 3/2/1849 age 2, gfa Robert Barclay 12/12/1855 ge 75.

will now check death index.  Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Wednesday 14 January 09 10:16 GMT (UK)

looking at above you have Robert and Jean / jane.  I know there have been other posts on the Trails - if you go to search and put in trail and tick the fife search they will come up.

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Wednesday 14 January 09 10:23 GMT (UK)

ok, death index has confirmation of Robert and Jane:

jane barclay cupar 24/4/1840. wife of Robert Barclay (d,1855)
he should therefore be on SP.

115 barclays /cupar  & 203  Duncan /cupar entries on index.!

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: ryder42 on Wednesday 14 January 09 11:47 GMT (UK)

Hi Diddy,

Thank you ever so much for your quick reply. Your answer could maybe help me solve a family mystery. My Husband's gr gr grandfather was born in Shanghai China and was living with Jane Trail and Robert Barclay's daughter in 1881. (They were listed as grandchildren)

Jane Trail Barclay did marry a James  Murray so  George must have been her  son.  On the one certificate I have for the Ryder's they state there Mother was Emily Gill and Father Frederick Ryder, so I am wondering if Frederick Ryder died and George Murray married the widow Emily( hope this makes sense and that's how Jane Trail Barclay is listed as there Grandmother.

I know Robert's death is in 1955 as I have his death certificate but did not have date of death for his second wife Jane Trail. His first wife is Margaret Duncan and I think she died C1815.

Thank you again, I will see what I can find on Capt George Murray.
Dawn

Does GMO mean grandmother?

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Wednesday 14 January 09 13:47 GMT (UK)

hi yes gmo means grandmother.
if I can help further please ask. if you have general queries on your family i would start a new post under the family name to save it getting lost in MI's etc!!

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: ryder42 on Wednesday 14 January 09 13:59 GMT (UK)

Hi Diddy,

Was wondering if there is any mention of Emily Gill or Frederick Ryder in your MI's.

Kind regards,
Dawn

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: ryder42 on Wednesday 14 January 09 14:06 GMT (UK)

jane barclay cupar 24/4/1840. wife of Robert Barclay (d,1855)
he should therefore be on SP.

Does it give an age for Jane at death?

Thanks
Dawn

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Wednesday 14 January 09 17:23 GMT (UK)

no age = details as given.

are other names cupar? MI's arranged by place not name.

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Wednesday 14 January 09 18:08 GMT (UK)

can't find either name in index.

diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: ryder42 on Wednesday 14 January 09 18:10 GMT (UK)

Thank you for looking the mystery goes on.

Kind regards,
Dawn

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: ostler on Thursday 26 February 09 17:29 GMT (UK)

Hi diddy,

Are you able to find me Alexander Harley, died between 1842 and 1855, probably in Monimail or the surrounding area (Moonzie, Cupar etc).

Also James Muir/Elspeth Anderson of the same area, probably died a little earlier.

Cheers

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Friday 27 February 09 12:36 GMT (UK)

Hi once more!! on CD 3 Alex harleys but dates not right for yours:
Alex harley monimail 16/3/1825  9m
  "       "      Dunfermline 21/12/1837 bur 28th. age 65  weaver  apoplexy

this one might but is child:
  "       "      Dysart          5/3/1851  chd of james harley (wright)


James muir - 26 on CD
Elspeth Anderson - 42 on CD  quite lot in area

any info to narrow down?

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: ostler on Friday 27 February 09 14:15 GMT (UK)

I would guess James Muir was born c1770, probably in Moonzie.

Elspeth Anderson/Muir would have been born around the same time in Moonzie.

Could you check for some of their children?

Robert Muir born 1794 in Colluthie, Moonzie.
Henry Muir born 1800 in Colluthie, Moonzie.
Catherine Muir born 1810 in Kilmany.

Any other children for James Muir and Elspeth Anderson would be most appreciated. :)

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: fm32631 on Friday 27 February 09 16:28 GMT (UK)

Hi --

Thank you for this service.  I am interested in any inscriptions for MARTIN from Dunino or Cameron parishes.  Thanks.

Frank,
NC, USA

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: Broons on Friday 27 February 09 20:38 GMT (UK)

hi do you have dates of death of any of the following o0f my relations please?Patrick Berrie dob c 1665/ Elspeth Fender dob c 1665 Leuchars?
Patrick Berrie and Margaret Watson both born c 1630; Leuchars?
Robert Berrie born 1691 Leuchars / Helen watson dob 1677 Ferryport on Craig?
Thanks :)

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Friday 27 February 09 21:01 GMT (UK)

ostler, will have another look with my calculator out!!. may be sunday - in london all day tomorrow.

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Friday 27 February 09 21:04 GMT (UK)

Frank - no MI's but deaths:

Cameron:
James martin, sept 1647. father of james Martin.

Dunino:
James martin. d. 24/9/1770  bur. 25/9  indweller

William Martin  d. 14/4/1769  bur 15/4    s of Andrew Martin

janet martin 3/2/1771  dau of Andrew

Thomas martin  11/12/1839  s of Thomas

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: fm32631 on Friday 27 February 09 21:12 GMT (UK)

Many thanks for this information!

Regards,

Frank

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Friday 27 February 09 21:12 GMT (UK)

Broons - not sure, think have looked at berries before (may have been you) if not worth looking on search facility.
Anyway:

Elspeth berrie  leuchars  28/3/1748

berrie  leuchars  5/7/1725  chd of Robert
  "           "           11/6/1730  "         "

Robert berrie  FOC  1842  age 54  seaman  (wrong date for yours but relative?)

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: Broons on Saturday 28 February 09 14:12 GMT (UK)

 ;DMany thanks diddymiller - really helpful. Much appreciated. ;D

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Tuesday 03 March 09 18:47 GMT (UK)

ostler, only likely one i can find:

catherine Muir  bur.11/1/1843 age 31 kilmany. consumption

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: ostler on Wednesday 04 March 09 17:44 GMT (UK)

Cheers, diddy!

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: fm32631 on Wednesday 04 March 09 20:37 GMT (UK)

Hi again diddy  --

Could I ask another favour, please:  Alexander MARTIN, St Andrews (dead before 1855 registry, born 1785 Edinburgh.)  Any Death Notices or MI's.

Thanks again,

Frank

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Friday 06 March 09 08:36 GMT (UK)

3 for you Frank:

Alexander martin 14/6/1847 bur 16th. s . of Thomas martin (fisher)

Alexander martin  31/5/1852  bur 2 /6.  s. of James martin (fisher)

Alexander martin 7/3/1836 bur 9th.  Sailor

last one yours?  others prob related.

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: fm32631 on Friday 06 March 09 12:06 GMT (UK)

Thanks again, diddy.  Yes, probably related (how I rue, sometimes, the commonality of the Martin name!)  Not my guy, however, who wasn't a mariner.  Appreciate your help.   

Best wishes,

Frank 

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: Big-toshie on Thursday 01 October 09 08:46 BST (UK)

Hi,
I have a number of relatives who died in Leuchars, Leslie, Auchtermuchty etc. I know where they died but not certain of which cemeteries though.  Do you search by names and dates? I can provide what I have.
cheers
Bob

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Thursday 01 October 09 17:07 BST (UK)

Hi Bob, i have MIs arranged by place / cemetary 9including the NE parishes you are talking about). also the fife death index which can be searched by name or place and may contain further info ie relatives / cause etc.

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: Big-toshie on Thursday 01 October 09 17:23 BST (UK)

Dear Diddy,
I will put a few details together and post you back.
cheers
Bob
 :)

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: Big-toshie on Thursday 01 October 09 18:37 BST (UK)

,

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Saturday 03 October 09 16:23 BST (UK)

Bob??? anything to add?

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: Big-toshie on Saturday 03 October 09 17:25 BST (UK)

Dear Diddy,
I thought i had deleted that but no! I realised when I was writing it that it was PRE-1855 and i was doing post 1855. I have to go back and get some pre-1855 ones for you. Its on the list.
Thanks for letting me know and I'd better get back to those English ancestors of mine!
Bob

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: Jennifer A on Wednesday 07 October 09 11:52 BST (UK)

Hi, I would like to request a look up for St Andrew's - name Margaret Graham nee Watson who died 12/2/1831 at Strathkiness. and her husband Thomas Graham  I can't find a record of his death in SP.
or any Watson's and Graham's at St Andrews.
Many Thanks

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Wednesday 07 October 09 13:18 BST (UK)

Hi Jennifer, there is only one Graham but 16 Watsons so better if you send me your email by  PM and I'll send a word doc.

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Wednesday 07 October 09 14:02 BST (UK)

have found Margaret on the fife death index - no more detail than you have. no sign of Thomas pre 1855. will also send doc from index with St Andrews grahams.

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: LeeG on Friday 23 October 09 03:02 BST (UK)

Wondering if you could do a lookup for Isabella Maxwell, nee Turpie.  It appears she had a daughter, Catherine, born in Newburg in 1838, then husband, Andrew, remarried in Falkland in 1842.  Andrew and Isabella were also married in Falkland.  Thanks in anticipation....Lee

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Friday 23 October 09 11:08 BST (UK)

Hi Lee and welcome to RC.
There is no mention on the fife MI's (pre 1855) or on the fife death index (Pre 1855).

if you are looking for info on a specific person you could now start a new thread. we are usually a helpful bunch!!
Diddy  ;D

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: dancing lady on Wednesday 16 December 09 07:12 GMT (UK)

 At Boarhill Could you please look for David & Margaret Lumsdaine (Lumsden)
Margaret was formally  Dalrymple. Many Thanks dancing lady

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Wednesday 16 December 09 18:58 GMT (UK)

Hi there, no entry in the MI's (NE) and fife death index few possibles. none in Boarhills. any idea of date of death / date of birth?
no mention of margaret to confirm any.

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: dancing lady on Thursday 17 December 09 04:50 GMT (UK)

I don't know much about David Lumsden but Margaret Dalrymple was born
in 1764 in Ceres in Fife. They had 3 children baptised in Boarhill & I have them there in the 1841 census. regards dancing lady

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: Lorand on Thursday 17 December 09 09:54 GMT (UK)

Hello JoT,

Please look up and see if you can find any 'Arnotts' anywhere.

Many thanks,
Lorand

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: ostler on Thursday 17 December 09 10:12 GMT (UK)

Chances are there will be hundreds of Arnotts in Fife! You'll need to narrow it down somewhat.

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Thursday 17 December 09 17:51 GMT (UK)

yes please!!
the MI books are organised by place and only then indexed by name. I have the NE and Western Parishes, not the SE.

The death index however is searchable.

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: Lorand on Friday 18 December 09 07:30 GMT (UK)

Hi JoT,

I'm not too clued up on areas but I have:

1. Thomas Arnott, and Annie Grunton in S East around Auchterderran, Dysart, Kinglassie areas.

2 Ness family around Falkland, Stathmiglo and Collessie

Many thanks
Lorand

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: dancing lady on Friday 18 December 09 23:57 GMT (UK)

Thank you for looking for the Lumsdens ar Boarhill .dancing lady

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Sunday 20 December 09 16:06 GMT (UK)

hi there, 3 Thomas Arnotts on fife death index:

1: died 30/3/1549 Kinglassie

2: died 5/2/1797 age 59 kettle,Chapel

3: died/buried 22/25 /3/1768 Cupar. sugeon

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Sunday 20 December 09 16:07 GMT (UK)

only 4 gruntons and no Annie - janet / isabella/mary/margaret

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: Lorand on Monday 21 December 09 06:57 GMT (UK)

Thanks, Diddymiller for looking those up. - a great help.

Lorand

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: dancing lady on Monday 21 December 09 07:22 GMT (UK)

Would you mind looking in Ceres for the names NESS & McFARLANE. Many thank dancing lady in Australia

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Monday 21 December 09 12:19 GMT (UK)

Dancing lady, there are 20 Ness and 9 McFarlane listed on the deathindex for Ceres. please send your email by PM  and i will send word doc.

Diddy  :)

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: bluemale38 on Wednesday 30 December 09 19:47 GMT (UK)

Hi, would you have details for a jessie Brown that died 1895 in Forgan Fife
Jim

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Thursday 31 December 09 10:04 GMT (UK)

Hi Jim , the MI's and death index are pre 1855!
have you checked SP? you could start a new thread to help people look.

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: mw1360 on Saturday 02 January 10 19:28 GMT (UK)

Hello -- I'm looking for information on the names Lindsay and Jackson in Falkland.  I recently discovered that I am descended from John Lindsay (d. April 1847) and Margaret Jackson (dates unknown).  Their son (my g-g-g-grandfather) John Lindsay died in New York City in 1855 and my understanding is that his name and information are on their headstone even though he was buried in Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn.  Thanks for your help!

Michael W.
Chicago

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: cheekywan on Saturday 02 January 10 19:58 GMT (UK)

Hello

would it be possible for you to check the following names for me?

Thomas Page born in Auchtermuchty about 1700 +/- 10 years
Jean Skinner (married to Thos Page) originated in Strathmiglo but lived in Auchtermuchty (perhaps died between 1723 and 1727)
Jean Lumsden (married to Thos Page) originated in Strathmiglo but lived in Auchtermuchty died sometime after 1744 (last child born).

Also, any Sprunts at all from Auchtermuchty especially Euphemia.
and if you're not too busy Christian Petrie died sometime between 1851 census date and 1 Jan 1855 also in Auchtermuchty.

Can I ask quick where I can buy the index, if it's for sale from somewhere?


Many, Many Thanks

Heather

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Saturday 02 January 10 23:45 GMT (UK)

Hi just back late from a night loosing at bridge   :'( (but not for money)

will check records tomorrow,
the fife MI books - NE / SE/Western parishes  are available from the Scottish Genealogial society Online (google) and i bought the fife death CD pre 1855 from the fife FHS online (google)

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Sunday 03 January 10 11:37 GMT (UK)

Heather,
fife CD: there are 22 Page family in Auchtermuchty.
3 Thomas Page - 9/7/1824 age 9;   20/5/1830 age 21;   16/4/1768.
jean page 1/10/1875

Strathmiglo MI:
David Lumsden 21/3/1881 age 83, wife marg page 12/2/1864 age 61,  das jane 25/1/1899 age 64;  marjory
15/4/1899 age 66;  Marg 31/10/1848 age 11.;  Ront bruce 12/3/1875 age 61, wife Cath haxton 28/8/1875 age 56;
John Bruce 4/3/1913 age 72, wife Mary Lumsden 2/9/1902 age 63, dau,Cath 20/7/1869 age 11 mths, dau Marg
9/1/1929 age 63, s. Robt 3/1/1939 age 64, gs.John W Bruce 20/12/1918 age 9.

no Sprunts or sign of Christian Petrie.

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Sunday 03 January 10 11:44 GMT (UK)

Michael
Falkland Churchyard in MI book:

Stone 2: John Lindsay, wright here 22/4/1847 age 79,  wife Marg jackson 6/9/1843 age 70,
son james,joiner died New Orleans USA 28/8/1822 age 28,
son John,  joiner  died New York USA 22/5/1855 age 54,
son Robert, builder Glasgow 18/9/1856 age 60.

there are 19 lindsay and 15 jackson records on the fife CD. incl those of above. no further detail.

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: mw1360 on Sunday 03 January 10 12:56 GMT (UK)

Thank you!

MW

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: sarnia23 on Sunday 03 January 10 18:00 GMT (UK)

hi is there any kirkaldy/kirkaldie/kirkcaldie/kirkcaldy 
many thanks from cuper burntisland
Layna

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Monday 04 January 10 09:15 GMT (UK)

Hi Layna,
there are no MI's fo those names in Cupar or Burtisland.

the fife index has:
Kirkcaldy  47
Kirkcaldie  20
Kirkaldie  41
Kirkaldy  73

so you are going to have to be more specific!! have you any particular names.

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: sarnia23 on Monday 04 January 10 13:15 GMT (UK)

Hi Thank you the family names i am looking at are mainly
William
John
Janet
Agnes
Catherine 
Alexander
They were all children of a Thomas kirkaldie and Catherine Henderson all were born between 1813 and 1835 They had 10 children found reference to 4 of them but cant find out what happened to the others I would like to know if there is any reference to Thomas or Catherine
manny thanks
Layna

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Monday 04 January 10 13:50 GMT (UK)

sorry, can't see them.

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: sarnia23 on Monday 04 January 10 14:18 GMT (UK)

thank you
layna

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: seidkona on Sunday 07 February 10 15:38 GMT (UK)

Hi - Could I please beg a lookup from Dairsie? I think there is one inscription for PHILP or PHILIP there - any information about this would be very helpful.

Jenny

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Sunday 07 February 10 15:46 GMT (UK)

Hi Jenny,
Dairsie: Philip:

stone 21: I F  I  P; John Finlay tenant Denbrae 24/11/1724 age 77, wife Janet Philip

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: seidkona on Sunday 07 February 10 16:30 GMT (UK)

Thanks Diddy!
One more little bit of evidence that there were some Philips around there. :)

Jenny

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Sunday 07 February 10 16:47 GMT (UK)

fife death index:

Mary Philip , Daisie
died 21 May 1853 bur 23rd May 1853

Janet Phip,   Daisie
bur 2/3/1738

Peter Philp,   Daisie
bur 26/1/1835

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: seidkona on Monday 08 February 10 09:13 GMT (UK)

Thanks again. A pity the Dairsie marriage and birth records are so patchy, but I'll persevere. I'm particularly looking for a family there in the 1770s-80s - have four births but nothing further, and of course it isn't possible to tell how they were related to the various people mentioned in the deaths. And they were probably moving between Dairsie and Kemback, maybe other places!

Jenny

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: chel13 on Monday 08 February 10 09:46 GMT (UK)

Hi

I wonder if you could check Forgan , for a William Wilson, died 1839, his wife was Agnes Kay/Keay, I am not sure if he was buried here or Kilmany, or if there even was a headstone.

Thank you

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Monday 08 February 10 14:44 GMT (UK)

Kilmany stone 30: William Wilson 10/7/1839 age 60, wife Agnes Kay 10/1/1869 age 89.

Diddy  ;D

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: chel13 on Monday 08 February 10 15:01 GMT (UK)

Hi Didddy,

Thank you for your help, you've made my day ;D

Ann

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: Dordee on Sunday 21 March 10 04:43 GMT (UK)

JoT my dear,
hope your book on cemetries is not too tattered to hopefully look some up for me.   How very kind of you.
Names  are Mount, Shepherd, Ramsay.   Christian names William, James
Peter, Ann` actually any others could well be a relative.
I excitedly await your reply and thank you.    Dordee

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Monday 22 March 10 08:48 GMT (UK)

Hi Dordee,
 it would help either JOT or myself if you have a place for us as the books are arranged by place and then indexed by surname. it saves searching manually through the whole book!!

many thanks

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: Dordee on Monday 22 March 10 18:34 GMT (UK)

Hello Diddy
Wow your STARS are impressive!
Sorry not to mention place but really did not know.  My search is for the parents of my two forebears who married in Cupar. I have all the records after their marriage.  ThomasMount married Mary Shepherd(which could be Sheephird sheppard etc.) I do know marys father was Peter.  There was Peter Shprd who wed a Ann Ramsay near Dairsie . Any help would beappreciated.    Dordee

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Monday 22 March 10 19:32 GMT (UK)

Hi Dordee, yes I'm quite proud of them but still a mere mortal (well most of the time!!  ;D )

Have had a quick look in the NE parishes book in Cupar & Dairsie but only one shepherd -a  margaret married to Alex Blyth. she died in aug 1852 age 77 Cupar.

will check in the fife death index CD which is easier to search (pre 1855 also)

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Monday 22 March 10 19:41 GMT (UK)

Bingo: fife index:

Peter Shepherd bur 23/6/1846 age 90 cupar.  teacher  old age!

Ann Shepherd nee Ramsey 16/3/1844 age 65  cupar. wife of Peter Shepherd, teacher.
Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Monday 22 March 10 19:44 GMT (UK)

there are 32 shepherd deaths in cupar in all. non eof the others mention peter or ann.

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: Dordee on Tuesday 23 March 10 03:02 GMT (UK)

Diddy thats wonderful news youre so good.
Any clues if there were children other than Mary Shepherd.

Do you subscribe to this info?

Dordee

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Tuesday 23 March 10 18:53 GMT (UK)

Hi Dordee, no this info is from the Fife pre 1855 death index CD. available online in its new version from the Fife FHS site to anyone.

no mention of peter & Ann as parents to any of the other shepherds. i could send you the whole list by word doc if you are interested. you would need to send me your email adddress by PM - don't put it on here!

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: Dordee on Wednesday 24 March 10 20:13 GMT (UK)

thanksagain Diddy
How do I send my email address to only you  -  there is no prompts on this page to do that.

Dordee

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Friday 26 March 10 17:26 GMT (UK)

Dirdee - click on the little green scroll next to my name on this post. all will become clear!!

Diddy  ;D

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: baltibluebird on Friday 26 March 10 18:09 GMT (UK)

Hi

I wondered if you would check to see if you have

John Thomson, occupation, Wright
born abt 1770 Logie

Thanks in anticipation ...


Added: alive on his daughter's marriage entry in 1818; thanks

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Friday 26 March 10 20:29 GMT (UK)

Hi, there is a stone in Logie in the fife NE MI's:

stone 41:  John Thomson, s...

unfortunately that is all - obviously illegible. am now checking the death index in case further info. there are 5 other Thomsons in the MI's can list if would help.

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Friday 26 March 10 20:34 GMT (UK)

death index for fife has 27 Thomsons in Logie. the only John died 1795 so not yours.

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: baltibluebird on Saturday 27 March 10 08:50 GMT (UK)

Hi Diddy

Thanks for looking.

Perhaps I should have mentioned that the father is shown as John Thomson, Wright, parish of Logie on the 1818 marriage entry but this doesnt necessarily mean that he was alive at the date of the marriage?  His daughter, Christian was born 1791 ish Logie.

Thanks anyway.

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: omap on Monday 12 April 10 07:27 BST (UK)

I hope this thread is still active....I am new to rootchat ...just a few days old and trying to catch up to all the postings!

I hope it's still possible to get a lookup- hoping to find the burial places of the following:

Alexander Easton/Eiston b 17 Jun 1804 Abbotshall, Kirkcaldy d. 1890 Leith, Edinburgh
wife Margaret Simpson b. 1806 Kirkcaldy
children: Margaret b. 1825 Dysart
              James b 1827 Dysart
              Alexander b. 1834 Dysart
              John b. 1836 Dysart
              Elizabeth b. 1838  d. before 1851 Dysart
              David b. 1840  Dysart d. 1893 Lochee
              Helen b. 1846 Abbotshall, Kirkcaldy
              Andrew b. 1846 Kirkcaldy
              Henry b. Kirkcaldy


My guess is that most of them are buried in Dysart somewhere but no idea where.  Would they be listed in the index?

Any help at all would be wonderful......MJ

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: ostler on Monday 12 April 10 09:08 BST (UK)

The vast majority of burial index material is PRE 1855, so unless any of your Easton children died young they are unlikely to be in the index.

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Monday 12 April 10 11:03 BST (UK)

as ostler says - the MI's and the burial index are pre 1855 but having a look anyway..

if they are after 1855 your best bet is scotlands people. it is a pay to view site but the indexes are free  to use.

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Monday 12 April 10 11:06 BST (UK)

btw -welcome to RC fife board. for a newbie to already have 21 posts you must have been busy!!

Diddy  :o

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Monday 12 April 10 11:09 BST (UK)

only one and not one of your names!

Ann Easton Dysart bur 10/8/1858

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: dancing lady on Tuesday 13 April 10 09:10 BST (UK)

Hi, could I ask you to please have a look for Robert Lumsden (Lumsdaine) & his wife Margaret nee Dalrymple at Boarhill. Thanks dancing lady

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: omap on Tuesday 13 April 10 10:01 BST (UK)

Thanks anyways Diddy.... back to the drawing board to find out where they went to!  Seems like the Scottish side of my family was almost nomadic!!  Joking - I have read the history and strange laws of the time so I understand WHY they moved so much.   Just wish they could have left a note on the table saying where they were moving to!!

Yes, I have been a little busy....driven actually..... have been doing genealogy research for over 20 yrs, have my father`s side back 400 years + but my mother`s side in Scotland has been my brick wall the whole time.  Hence when I happened on RootChat I am here finding as much as I can instead of sleeping.   It`s 2 am here now and I have to be awake and on the road in the morniing!! LOL   I have found more information in 3 days here than I have in all the attempts I have made over the last 20 years.

RootsChat people are incredible.   Keep up the good work.   Those of us in Canada can`t tell you how much we appreciate you.

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Tuesday 13 April 10 11:22 BST (UK)

MJ do you have them on census?

i will have a rummage... you could start a seperate thread - that would prob catch more peoples attention.

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Tuesday 13 April 10 11:29 BST (UK)

DancingLady - there is no listing in the FCD for them in Boarhills (or MI's)  but there are Robert Lumsdens elsewhere. do you  have any dates to help narrow it down?

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Tuesday 13 April 10 11:44 BST (UK)

DL - there is a death on a tree on A* for:

Maragret Easton (simpson) as;
Age: 57    Death of Spouse
Margaret Simpson 1861 Kirkcaldy

I have sent you a PM .
Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: sidsmith on Tuesday 13 April 10 13:37 BST (UK)

Hi JoT
I would be interested in any BALFOUR  pre 1855 from Ferryport on Craig as they are all related

regards
Sid

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: omap on Tuesday 13 April 10 18:34 BST (UK)

Thanks Diddy...the death info for Margaret Simpson Easton would be mine.

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Wednesday 14 April 10 10:45 BST (UK)

Sid,
ferryport MI's for balfour:

stone 123: John Keay at sea; wife Margaret balfour 13/9/1789 age 60; dau Mary 11/9/1843 (w of Thomas Mitchell farmer 28/12/1829).

FCD:
no Balfours listed in FOC - 1106 elsewhere.

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: dancing lady on Thursday 15 April 10 03:50 BST (UK)

Quote from: diddymiller on Wednesday 16 December 09 18:58 GMT (UK)

Hi there, no entry in the MI's (NE) and fife death index few possibles. none in Boarhills. any idea of date of death / date of birth?
no mention of margaret to confirm any.

Diddy

Re david LUMSDEN I have no idea of a death date only that he is on the 1841 census at Boarhill saying he was born 1772.(shown as LUMSDARIN)
Margaret nee DALRYMPLE was born 1764 at Graigrothy. Many Thanks Dancing lady

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: ostler on Thursday 15 April 10 10:13 BST (UK)

Chances are that Graigrothy is actually Craigrothie.

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: LibHastings on Friday 16 April 10 12:45 BST (UK)

Would you be able to search for BRAND in Ceres?

James (b1700) and wife Mary WALLACE (b1701).
James (1732-1737)

Robert (b1740) and wife Margaret GENTLEMAN (b1739).
John (1760-1761)

... and any other BRANDs that you may come across in Ceres?

Many thanks in advance.

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Friday 16 April 10 13:42 BST (UK)

Dancing lady - please can you confirm husband of Margaret Dalrymple. on one post you have Robert and on the other David!

Diddy  ::)

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: dancing lady on Friday 16 April 10 22:48 BST (UK)

So sorry! It's David, I must have had a senior moment, Thank you Dancing Lady

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Saturday 17 April 10 11:47 BST (UK)

Lib there are no MI's for brand in Ceres but the Fife burial index has 41 brands in ceres.
think these might be yours

James Brand 5/6/1735 s/o james Brand (gardener) ceres, st Annes well

James Brand 9/10/1775  ceres St Annes Well
think this must be the father mentioned above because of place.

there are 4 other James brand
20/5/1766 child s/o james.  smallpox Ceres, barony of Teasses

3/7/1770 ceres, Hall teasses

14/5/1805  ceres, craigrothie

9/8/1839 age 2 scarlet fever. ceres, baldwiny

other family not there. only names wrong dates.

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: LibHastings on Saturday 17 April 10 13:21 BST (UK)

Thanks Diddy. The first 2 definitely fit.

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: rindercella on Saturday 17 April 10 22:27 BST (UK)

Hi, I am interested in Kingskettle and the names Taylor or Bett, can you do a look up for me?  Many thanks.

Karen

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: ostler on Sunday 18 April 10 15:33 BST (UK)

I have some Betts born in the Kettle area, what names are you researching?

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: rindercella on Monday 19 April 10 11:18 BST (UK)

Ostler, thank you so much for replying.  The Betts of Kettle of particular interest are George Bett born around 1750, his wife Jean Scott Bett, Thomas Bett born 1778 and his wife Mary Thomson Bett born same year.  Also Janet Bett  b1775.  I would be v v grateful for anything you have for me.  Many thanks

Kind regards

Karen 

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Monday 19 April 10 20:38 BST (UK)

Karen

MI's Kingskettle:
stone 6: John Simpson d. Ladybank 31/12/1887, wife Mary Ann Taylor 11/9/1918.

looking on fife death index now..
Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Monday 19 April 10 20:50 BST (UK)

Hi Karen, there are only 3 Betts in kettle on the FCD. not your names. there are 192 Betts all over.
can't tie any others to your dates as ages not always given.

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: rindercella on Monday 19 April 10 21:31 BST (UK)

oh well, never mind but thank you for taking the time and trouble to have a look for me. 

Kind regards

Karen

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: ostler on Tuesday 20 April 10 16:29 BST (UK)

Quote from: rindercella on Saturday 17 April 10 22:27 BST (UK)

Hi, I am interested in Kingskettle and the names Taylor or Bett, can you do a look up for me?  Many thanks.

Karen

Hi Karen I have a Margaret Bett/Beatt born probably c1780, not sure where exactly, and probably died before 1855. She married William Malcolm in 1798. Ring any bells?

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: rindercella on Tuesday 20 April 10 18:34 BST (UK)

Margaret doesn't ring any bells at the moment but possibly a sister of one of my Betts.   I'll check all my notes and get back to you.  Many thanks. 

Karen

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: McGraw on Saturday 01 May 10 14:41 BST (UK)

Can you tell me if there are any MI's for people with the surname "Smart" in either Collessie/Ladybank or Falkland areas?  I have many relations with this name but in particular anyone with the name William (b c 1772, no death date but his wife was Margaret Dingwall). 
Also any Heggies buried in the Forgan area e.g. Andrew b 1730? Just a yes or no will do.  I'm  considering purchasing the MI's but just want to know if the info I want is in the publication.

Many, many thanks,
McGraw

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Monday 03 May 10 20:00 BST (UK)

Hi, you might do better to buy the Fife death index also pre 1855 on CD from the fife FHS.

in the MIs there is :
Collessie: william Smart  feuar, geffordtown  (no date)

on the FCD there are smart: Collessie 31 (incl 3 William smarts)   all places 533
                                   Heggie :Forgan 8 incl Andrew 24/7/1801 (no further info)  all places 295

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: omap on Thursday 06 May 10 07:20 BST (UK)

Hey Diddy....me again!!

Can you tell me if there is anywhere in your trusty book a record for Alexander Easton and his wife Nelly Balflower?  Alexander b. circa 1760 and I am assuming same for Nelly.  Guessing they were possibly married in the Abbotshall, Kirkcaldy area.  They would have died after 1810.

If you do come across them hopefully it will give me a little more information and direction to search in.

Thanks...MJ

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: ostler on Thursday 06 May 10 08:22 BST (UK)

Hi omap, have we talked about Lees from Midlothian before?

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Thursday 06 May 10 17:12 BST (UK)

no alex or nelly on the fife CD /MI's.

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: omap on Thursday 06 May 10 18:33 BST (UK)

Diddy:  Thanks for looking.  Back to the drawing board. 

Ostler:  No conversation on Lees that I can think of.  I have been in touch with Tanjilees, we have ancestors in common.  Do you have Lees in your line too?

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: ostler on Thursday 06 May 10 18:48 BST (UK)

Yes, I shall PM as not to clog up the thread.

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: plays54 on Tuesday 30 November 10 05:39 GMT (UK)

Quote from: bambie on Friday 19 October 07 04:54 BST (UK)

Quote from: plays54 on Thursday 18 October 07 14:02 BST (UK)

Hi JoT,

Could you kindly do me a look up for Logie - particularly interested in SMITH.

Also looking for a Robert Smith who died between 1806 (birth of son) and 1841 (his widow appears in Census) - possible locations are Logie, Kilmany or Dairsie.

Thank you. Hi I have smith in my tree from fife - wonder if your robert could be one of mine - do you know his parents names - kind regards bambie

plays54

Bambie -

Oops just noticed your question - Hi I have smith in my tree from fife - wonder if your robert could be one of mine - do you know his parents names - kind regards bambie - which was buried inside the quote.

I have no specific details on Robert Smith other than he married a Helen Lyall in 1805 in Cupar and they had a son William who went on to live in Logie for many many years. His widow Helen appears in the 1841 census. Any information on your Robert Smith welcome (but I thinks we have may have communicated before under another Post/Thread).
Cheers, plays54

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: plays54 on Tuesday 30 November 10 05:42 GMT (UK)

For JoT,

Any headstone details for SMITH in Logie, Kilmany, and Dairsie would be appreciated.

Thanks, plays54

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Thursday 02 December 10 14:14 GMT (UK)

Logie:

stone 23: william smith in Balmullo  3/3/1860 ages 78,  wife Agens berwick  7/2/1847 age 59.

stone 32 (grey granite obelisk)Robert smith, mechanical engineer ofOld trafford Hall nr Manchester  11/1/1853 age 50,  youngest son of robert of wester cruivie, wife janet cochrane 6/5/1862 age 51

stone 33 Robert smith,farmer wester cruvie 17/9/1824, wife janet henderson 22/1846, chn william 21/6/1808, betsy 23/8/1810, James 15/8/1815, Thomas 18/1/1850, janet 2/2/1850, helen 12/6/1850, david sometime merchant new orleans died perth 27/12/1882 age 86.

stone 39:
Thomas Smith of burnside 13/2/1816 age 73, wife Elizabeth nicholl 14/8/1814 age 73, son John of Wellfield William Philip died Torforret 1/12/1847 age 65, 1st wife Agnes Grieg died there 1822 age 37 1st son...

stone 40:
William philip 5/4/1807 - 27/3/1885, 2nd wife janet Lonie b. clubstone 6/6/1807 died Tayport 28/4/189,  dau Chr phil 27/3/1838 - 8/9/1839, helen philip died Kedlochfeus  apr 1847 age 50,  Eliz Philip or smith died Kedlochfeus 7/9/1876 age 83.

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Thursday 02 December 10 14:21 GMT (UK)

Kilmany:

Stone 22:1mT James Thomstone (presumably for Rev jas Thomstone minister here born 1568
(back stone) died oct 1646, wife Bessie smith married 41 yrs, son James, minister Kinnell & son george his successor.

stone 23:.... in Middlemill...26/2/1743....167- 70... Rathillet  26/2/1745.  (as transcribed in book)

Stone 59: John Smith 9/12/1785 age 29, son john baker, cupar 21/3/1825 age 43 (dau Agnes 7m)

no stones in daisie listed.

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: plays54 on Thursday 02 December 10 23:41 GMT (UK)

Thanks kindly for that diddymillar  8)

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: Dordee on Sunday 05 December 10 04:56 GMT (UK)

Hello there Diddymiller
Have dug into the Mounts from Cupar again.
Thomas Mount b. 1802 did he have any siblings?
His wife, Mary Herries Shepherd (sheephird etc.?) her father, Peter b. 1756 married Ann Ramway b. 1779  Did she have any si blings?
I have been puzzled by the Mount surname - no clan tartan nor trace
of other Mounts seem available.
Your increased golden stars have been noted with wonder - how amazing.
Nice to be in touch again.   Dorene. 8) 8)

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Sunday 05 December 10 13:12 GMT (UK)

Hi Dorene - i stand amazed at them myself and think what a gabby person i must be  ;D

have found this about the Mount surname:


This surname is of pre 7th century Old French origins. It was introduced into England at the Norman Conquest of 1066, and is a residential name either for someone who lived at a place called Mont or Mount, or topographical fro a person who lived on a hill

Read more: http://www.surnamedb.com/Surname/Mount#ixzz17F5i7R00

this could explain why it doen't have a tartan (i take your word for that).

did we have Thomas's parents? am rechecking the fife index now for other mounts. - did i send you a list before?

Diddy (starstruck!!)  8)

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Sunday 05 December 10 13:22 GMT (UK)

was he

Thomas Mount chr 15/12/1805 cupar s/o John mount & jane thomson

if so no other children coming up on a 1780 - 1830 search on SP

same for siblings of Mary Harries Sheppard chr 29/12/1806 Dairsie d/o peter Sheppard & Ann Ramsay   
 none 1800 - 1830

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: sonofthom on Sunday 05 December 10 18:34 GMT (UK)

I would be really pleased if you could check whether there are any Duffs shown for Kingskettle. My ancestors lived up the hill at Hill of Kettle and Annfield and so I assume any burials would have been in Kingskettle. I am particularly looking for David Duff who died between 1841 and 1851. I am totally stuck with him (can't even find who his parents were) so if there are any other Duff burials shown I would be very interested indeed. Many thanks, Alex.

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Sunday 05 December 10 20:19 GMT (UK)

Him there is nothing in the MI's and the fife death index pre 1855 only has:

George Duff 3/3/1840 10m  kettleHill

jean Duff  30/11/1746  c70  kettle Mill

if i just put in David Duff no place there are 18 records only 2 between 1841 -1851:

David Duff  6/9/1841 age 63 Kilconquhar, Largoward,  died at Edinburgh

David Duff  17/9/1841 age 74 Kilconquhar

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Sunday 05 December 10 20:24 GMT (UK)

is it your tree on A* ?

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: sonofthom on Monday 06 December 10 09:11 GMT (UK)

Thanks for this. David Duff and his wife Isabella Gilmore had a son George born in May 1839 so that is almost certainly their son buried in 1840. Jean Duff is interesting and there may well be a connection - some work is needed on this one.

David Duff was a weaver in the 1841 census but subsequently became a miner - this is the occupation shown on his wife's death certificate, so he probably lived a few years beyond 1841. His father might be Thomas Duff as this is the name of his eldest son (assuming that there is not an earlier child that I have failed to locate). My tree is online on A; there are several other trees which suggest that David Duff's parents were Robert Duff and Isobel Baldie but for various reasons I am convinced that they are wrong. Alex.

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: Dordee on Tuesday 07 December 10 08:32 GMT (UK)

 ; Hello Diddy
)No doubt about you - you are certainly reliable.  Thank you.
I will look up that site re Mount name and am pretty sure we have
no tartan  :'(
Again, I look forward to your reply when you can re siblings.
 ;D
Dordee

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Tuesday 07 December 10 09:07 GMT (UK)

Hi Dordee as stated on last post - can find no siblings so far on SP.

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Tuesday 07 December 10 09:11 GMT (UK)

you should also look at this mount family name site:

http://themountfamily.com/

some of info seems a bit naive (it is from an American side of family who clearly don't know England) but it has a family crest from the mounts in kent from Burkes peerage with explaination of symbals

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: ostler on Monday 13 December 10 19:57 GMT (UK)

Hi diddy

Any Alexander Harleys between 1841 and 1851? Probably from Monimail.

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Monday 13 December 10 20:12 GMT (UK)

hi Ostler, only 3 on the fife CD all together:

Alexander Harley , monimail 16/3/ 1825 9 months

AH , Dysart,pathead 21/12/1837 age 65 weaver

AH, Dunfermline, 5/3/1851 child s/o james H, wright

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: ostler on Monday 13 December 10 21:42 GMT (UK)

Not the one I was looking for, thanks anyway. :)

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: Dordee on Tuesday 14 December 10 03:34 GMT (UK)

Hi Diddy
Thank you for your research.
Have checked the  coat of arms - its great.
Happy holidays.

Dordee
 :-*

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: Mary-S-Mac on Saturday 05 February 11 17:06 GMT (UK)

Looking for help with the following-
Frogan MI look up please-
John Scott married 1793 Frogan Euphen Henderson

Kingskettle MI look up please-
Robert Gold died 01 Sep 1878 Holekettle, Fife spouse Elizabeth Dryburgh

Leuchars MI look up please -
Joseph Guild/Guld (Gold) died 1828 Leuchars, Fife spouse Mary Pride
Joseph Guild died 1828 Leuchars, Fife spouse Agnes Black
Thomas Black spouse Isobel Crichton married 1745

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Saturday 05 February 11 17:48 GMT (UK)

MI: Leuchars
stone 70: 1851; Joseph Guild  13/11/1828 age 86;  wofe Mary Louden 7/4/1829 age 72;
by son David (s. david 3/4/1829 6 mths)

others not found in MI's.

fife death index has above.
+ 5/6 John Scott Forgan possibles
+ 6/7 Thomas Black possibles

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: Mary-S-Mac on Saturday 05 February 11 18:09 GMT (UK)

Thanks for the quick relpy Diddy.
don't think this is the one I'm looking for but will keep a note for now.

*COMPLETED*

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: Search4me on Thursday 17 February 11 16:18 GMT (UK)

 RE:  horses_4_me_4eva  Margaret Barclay and Peter Erskine

I just happened to be glancing at the messages on the forum and noticed
your enquiry.  As I happened to have a few Erskines and at least one Barclay
in my Ancestry, I thought I would take a look.  I did not find their exact mention
in with my Ancestry so I used some of the sources I used to find others.

On Familysearch.org [Latter Day Saints or Mormon Geneaology Records - as they are the largest in the world and probably the first one]
I found one mention of their marriage date.

Margaret Barclay and Peter Erskine
married 04 JANUARY 1838
PORTMOAK, KINROSS, SCOTLAND

I hope this helps. Your search would be helped along if you knew who her father was
as with most of the geneaolgy that I have found in all my searches, it is the first born or succeeding male line that is recorded.

Much Success to you. -- Search4me..

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: #sholto on Tuesday 22 February 11 12:41 GMT (UK)

Hi Jot,
         I would be grateful if you could look up the Monumental Inscriptions for the family (Sime/Syme) in Monimal graveyard Fife.

#sholto

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Tuesday 22 February 11 17:06 GMT (UK)

hi, no sime/symes listed in the MI's - do you have any particular names i can check on the fife death index (pre 1855)?

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: #sholto on Tuesday 22 February 11 18:43 GMT (UK)

Hi Diddy,
            I am trying to trace a James Sime/Syme. My 2Xs gt grandfather was John Sime/Syme he was born in Letham Fife according to the 1851 census and according to his Death Certificate his father was James Sime/Syme and his mother`s 1st name was Elizabeth MS unknown. John died in Stirlingshire in 1868, aged 59 born in 1809/10. I take it that John`s parents were buried near Letham.
Kind regards,

#Sholto

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Tuesday 22 February 11 19:12 GMT (UK)

none obvious on fife death index - not enough info known.

wonder whether this death from SP is yours?

James Sim, ploughman, married. died 27/6/1857 , age 73  (1774) both parents deceased (no names)  buried in Monimail.

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: #sholto on Wednesday 23 February 11 12:17 GMT (UK)

Hi Diddy,
            I am sure this James Sim, Ploughman, more than fits the bill, born in (1774) married, and died in 1857 aged 73, married say when he was 20 1794? my 2Xs gt grandfather born in Letham in 1809/10 would fit into his family nicely.
Thanks for these lookups, I am very grateful.

#sholto. 

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: #sholto on Wednesday 23 February 11 12:27 GMT (UK)

Hi Diddy,
           I forgot that I had looked up monumental inscriptions on the Fife Family History site and I came across 4 locations where Simes are buried, no christian names (1) Simes buried in Auchterderran lairs 18 and 4a, (2) Simes buried in Collessie in lairs 17 & 40, (3) Simes buried in Logie in lairs 15 & 13 (4) Simes buried in Newburn in lairs 18, 29, 43, 80, 81, 82, 89, 94, 95, and 96.
I would appreciate it if you could look up these cemeteries and check for any James Sime/Syme/Sym/ Sim.
Collessie is right next to Monimal.

#sholto.     

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Wednesday 23 February 11 16:33 GMT (UK)

MIs:

Collessie - 1 only for an Elizabeth Sime marreid to Thomas Shaw
Logie /Newburn none
Auchterderran:
stone 7: John Sime 15/8/1794 wife Betty Henderson 20/9/1826;  son John 30/12/1843 or 5
by Daughter Christian, John H 28/9/1811

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: NorrieG on Wednesday 23 February 11 16:45 GMT (UK)

Simes buried in Newburn in lairs 18, 29, 43, 80, 81, 82, 89, 94, 95, and 96.

Hi Sholto  sorry to but in, these are headstone inscripions from Newburn Cemetery
Photos are available
 there are James SIMEs may be of use

2   Erected by John SIME and Family in memory of
   Robert SIME his son died 10.6.1867 age 21
   wife Elspeth THOMSON died 12.5.1885 age 70
   above John SIME died 24.11.1888 age 76

17   In memory of James SIME farmer Broomhall
    died 8.7.1888 age 59
   wife Rachel FORRESTER died 10.1.1906 age 75
   eldest son James SIME died 25.2.1896 age 29
   youngest son Alexander SIME died 28.2.1915 age 41
   youngest Daughter Rachel F SIME died 5.3.1941 age 72
   Charles F SIME died 20.3.1944 age 73
   Jamet SIME eldest daughter died 26.4.1950
   ‘Thy will do done’

18   to the memory of James SIME farmer Drumelodie
   died 22.7.1868 age 70
   wife Janet WILKIE died 1.7.1859 age 62
   3 children who died young
   erected by sons James & Alexander

20   Erected by Alexander Sime farmer Bayview  Drumeldrie
   in memory of his eldest daughter Catherine Ballingall
   died 9.11.1905 age 42
   wife Agnes Thomson died 6.1.1914 age 79
   above Alexander Sime died 30.10.1914 age 82
   second eldest daughter Jessie Wilkie died 20.11.1938 age 74
   youngest daughter Jane Thomson died 22.12.1954 age 81
   youngest son John Thomson died 9.6.1956 age 84

21   Erected by Andrew SIME died at Drumeldrie 3.9.1903 age 80
   Isabella MELDRUM his wife died 23.1.1915 age 81
   daughter Isabella MELDRUM 27.9.1899 age 28
   daughters Margaret & Janet died in infancy
   John SIME eldest son who was register of death duties
   for Scotland died at Edinburgh 20.4.1935 age 76
   Annie Kirk LUMSDEN his wife died 23.8.1935 age 76
   Janet Isabella their infant daughter died 25.10.1896
   George Meldrum SIME died 22.8.1943 age 66

22   Thomas SIME farmer Toldrig, Crail;
    died 15.11.1878 age 57
   wife Margaret WEBSTER died 13.1.1886 age 65
   daughter Margaret died 26.1.1936 age 79

41   John ROLLO died 27.7.1938 age 70
   wife Agnes SIME died 20.11.1944 age 81
   son William Killed in action10.9.1915 age 20

45   Henry LISTER died 3.6.1904 age 79
   wife Bethia  SIME died 21.12.1897 age 72
   daughter Jemima died 19.3.1946 age 86

NorrieG

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Wednesday 23 February 11 21:37 GMT (UK)

Norrie - we don't mind the butting when you have valuable info!!

Diddy  ;D

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: #sholto on Thursday 24 February 11 10:44 GMT (UK)

Hi Diddy and Norrie,
                           Thanks once again Diddy for the info on the Collessie burial and you can "but in" anytime Norrie. Thanks to you too for your help in the Sime burials, I deeply appreciate both of your help. I think these Simes stem from the same Root, there were 450 people in Letham and about 75 people in Monimal round about the 1830s and the same small population quotient would aply to the hamlets of Collessie and Auchterdrerran etc. I think you have both found my links to Fife through the Sime family.
Kind regards,

#sholto.

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: NorrieG on Thursday 24 February 11 20:52 GMT (UK)

Hi Sholto some more SIME headstone inscriptions
form around the Newburn area

Elie  Cemetery

71   William CUMMING farmer Elie die 17.4.1846 age 72
   wife Isabella SIME died Dec. 1867 age 82
   daughter Agnes died  11.4.1808 age 3
   daughter Agnes died 17.5.1817 age 6m
   There is more of the inscription but unable to read
   from the picture due to the weathering of the stone

225  Martha Normand TULLOCH died 8.4.1934 age 64
        husband Robert Ovenstone SIME died 10.2.1937 age 69

286   Erected by James SIME in memory of his wife
   Elizabeth CUMMING died 19.8.1858 age 52
   daughter Eupmemia died 16.6.1831 age 2

287   Margaret Ann ROSS died 22.5.1958
   wife of William O. SIME
   son A W Sime killed in action 19.3.1945
   son Robert died 1923
   grand-daughter Elizabeth Margaret died 1963?

Kilconquhar Cemetery

110   Alexander Sime died 1906? age 58?
   wife Margaret  Hynd? died 15.5.1926?
   daughter Janet -----
   daughter Margaret died 22.11.1954 age 78


399 In Memory of Helen PATERSON wife of Alexander SIME
       died at Lytham Hall Lancashire died 20.1.1898 age 67
       above Alaxander SIME died at Colinsburgh 17.6.1906     age 76

412 Erected by Catherine SIME in memory of her father
       David SIME died at Earlsferry 15.11.1860? age 37
       Her brother Robert SIME died 21.3.1909 age 39
       Her sisters Elizabeth Brown SIME died 27.8.1876 age 11
       Janet Dickson SIME died 20.10.1876 age 3
       Margaret Given SIME died  25.11.1876 age 7

Largo Cemetery

428  Robina SIME died 12.8.1942 age 29
        Grandmother Janet Berwick SIME died 6.1.1943 age 84
        George OSWALD  died 25.2.1962 age husband of
         Mary Berwick SIME who died 18.5.1898 age 96

43   Andrew METHVEN died at water works Clatto
   25th Jan. 1837
   wife Agnes SIME died at Crawford Priory
   20.6.1875 age 65
   erected by the family

Norrie

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: #sholto on Friday 25 February 11 11:20 GMT (UK)

Hi Norrie,
             thanks for your input, my 2Xs gt grandfather was John Sime/Syme, he died in Stirlingshire in 1868 and according to his Death Cert, he was 59 years old (born 1809/10). His father`s name is given as James Sime/Syme and his mother was Elizabeth MS unknown.
I looked him up on the 1851 census on Freecen and according to that he was born in Letham Fife and he was 41 years old. I downloaded a copy of the 1861 census from Scotlandspeople and according to that he was 51/52 years old and he was born in Monimal Fife.
Diddy found a James Sim Ploughman died in 1857 aged 73 buried in Monimal, (Born 1784) he was married, but Diddy didn`t mention his wife`s name, it might not have been carved on his headstone?
James Sim is an ideal candidate for my 3Xs gt grandfather as he would only have been 26 years old when my 2Xs gt grandfather John Sime was born and they both lived in Monimal Population approx 1,000 in 1830.
You mentioned that you have some photographs of Headstones, I would be grateful if you could send me some especially if you have one for James Sim from Monimal.
Kind regards,

#sholto.
 

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: NorrieG on Friday 25 February 11 23:27 GMT (UK)

Hi Shaoto   
A survey was made of Headstones in Monimal Cemetery by John & Sheila Mitchell
And published in 1971 under Monumental Inscriptions East Fife

There is no Listings for SIME / SYME so therefore I dough if there will be a headstone there for James SIME.

I have photos of all the inscriptions I posted for you
If you wish Photos  tell me what ones you want and
send me a PM with your Email so I can send direct

Norrie

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: #sholto on Saturday 26 February 11 11:08 GMT (UK)

Hi Norrie,
            Diddy sent me information on Tuesday 22/2/11 in regards to a record she downloaded from Scotlandspeople for a James Sim, Ploughman, married, died 27/6/1857 , aged 73 (B. 1784) both parents deceased (no names)  BURIED IN MONIMAL ?
I don`t know where she got the information on the burial but I suspect it would be on the Death Certificate, I have some of my relatives Death Certificates where the burial place has been recorded on the certificate.
I would appreciate it if you would look up the name "Sim" the shortened version of Sime/Syme in your records for a burial in Monimal to see if there is a James Sim buried in Monimal.
Kind regards,

#sholto.

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Saturday 26 February 11 11:43 GMT (UK)

hi Sholto - the death i found on SP was for Monimail.

the MI's I looked up were from the Mitchell book for East Fife. these are all pre 1855. names only listed where stones are present /legible.

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: #sholto on Saturday 26 February 11 12:06 GMT (UK)

Thanks Diddy, I wasn`t sure if you got his Death from the SP or the MIs for Fife.
But I feel that this James Sim is my ancestor as the 1851 Freecen census gives my ancestor John Sime`s birth place as Letham in Fife and the 1861 Census for him gives his birth place as Monimal Fife.
Kind regards,

#sholto. 

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: NorrieG on Saturday 26 February 11 20:26 GMT (UK)

Hi sholto & diddy
I was looking at Fife Family History Pub 17
but I see it says the inscriptions were compiled by the
editor maybe it was missed for lack of information.

I live only about 10 miles from Letham and was due to go there this morning but it was raining so went of to Dundee instead, will try and get next week and check Monimal Cem.
may as well photograph the headstones while I'm there

There are no SIM listed in the area

Norrie

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: NorrieG on Tuesday 01 March 11 19:31 GMT (UK)

Hi Sholto    well I made it to Monimail Cemetery but the bad news is there is no sign
of a headstone for John SIM,
about 30% of stones in the cemetery are nearly unreadable, and we can thank
the Mitchells for the work they carried out in the 70s and the record they have left.
A few of the stones and all the table stones are  covered with moss

It was a lovely spring day, so good that with the strong low sun it was impossible
To get good photographs. Will return on a duller day
The cemetery was blanked in snow drops a lovely sight.

Norrie

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: #sholto on Wednesday 02 March 11 11:44 GMT (UK)

Hi Norrie,
             A disappointing result, but not to worry, thanks for going to Monimal it`s greatly appreciated.
Perhaps he is among the stones that are unreadable, Monday was a beautiful day, I look forward to hearing from you again.

#sholto.

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: Jokdy on Wednesday 16 March 11 22:40 GMT (UK)

Hello

Looking for a possible MI for Auchtermuchty...

Robert Petrie and Christian Scott

Thanks in advance!

Jo

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Thursday 17 March 11 09:52 GMT (UK)

not in MI's but fife death index CD has:

Robert Petrie of Dysart, St Clairtown
12/5/1818 age 76;   weaver
widow of Christian Scott
OPR 426-8

Christian Petrie of Dysart, St Clairtown
13/10/1812
w/o Robert Petrie, weaver /feuer
BUT alias Hall??

could she be maiden name Scott - married Hall before Petrie?? or other way round...

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: Jokdy on Thursday 17 March 11 19:14 GMT (UK)

Thanks for this Diddy.  I wasn't 100% that they died in Auchtermuchty...was going for there because their son George was born and died there (1781 -1861).  The age of Robert Petrie ties in with what I have.  I'll look into Christian Scott/Hall...

Update: 

Think these are two different Robert Petries.  Also checked out George again, and my mistake, but he was born in Collessie and died in Auchtermuchty.

The marriage I have for George's parents are Robt. Petrie and Christian Scott  1764 Collessie; names confirmed on George's death extract.

Found a marriage for a Robt. Petrie and Christian Halley 1787, Dysart, and have just discovered Robert Sr had a son, Robert, born 1763 in Collessie.  So perhaps the entry you have for Christian Petrie alias Hall is wife of Robert Jr?  :-\

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Friday 18 March 11 08:05 GMT (UK)

Hi that sounds like the right Christian - the alias details are limited number of letters unfortunately - so Hall could easily be Halley!!

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: Jokdy on Monday 14 November 11 12:21 GMT (UK)

Hi

I'm trying to find out the dates of death for husband and wife - Robert Johnston and Margaret Blyth of Newburgh.  Wondering if there are MIs for them?  Robert was born 1775 and Margaret in 1777. 

Thanks in advance.

Jo

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Monday 14 November 11 13:36 GMT (UK)

hi, no MI's in the book - there are other Johnstons/Blyths.

the only listings in Newburgh on fife death index are

Robert Johnston 23/8/1835 s/o james & Janet Dall (which suggests a child)

Margaret Johnston 4/9/1797 (no other details)

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: Jokdy on Tuesday 15 November 11 14:40 GMT (UK)

Hi Diddy

Thanks for checking for me, much appreciated.  The Robert Johnston you found is one of mine...I would imagine Margaret is probably one of mine too, just can't work out where she fits in ;D

Jo

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: klg8 on Wednesday 16 November 11 01:09 GMT (UK)

Hi JoT,

Any chance you have a HAGGARTY, Charles? Possibly died between 1802 and 1807.

Also HAGGARTY, Janet or GILLESPIE, Janet died abt 1864

Thanks,

klg8

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Wednesday 16 November 11 08:59 GMT (UK)

no Haggarty/Haggertys coming up on the death index - do you have a place for the MI's listings?

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: klg8 on Wednesday 16 November 11 12:49 GMT (UK)

Hi Diddy,

No, I don't have any places... it was a longshot at best. Thanks though.

klg8

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: sparkley on Friday 06 July 12 20:31 BST (UK)

Hi
can you please check if there are MI for George Sinclair died 27th June 1830 and any which may have
Mary Sinclair (Temple)
Alexander Sinclair
Charles Sinclair
Moncrief Sinclair.
Thanks very much
 :D

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: McGraw on Friday 06 July 12 21:59 BST (UK)

Found George Sinclair, burial 27 Jun 1830 age 56, abode Auchtermuchty.

Alexander Bailie Sinclair died 11 Oct 1838 age 57, abode Newburgh (additional info Fifeshire Journal).

Also Alexander Sinclair died 1811, age nk, Naval Commander of HM gunbrig-"Fancy", husband of Mary Ann Sinclair. Abode Culross, Castlehill.

Mary Sinclair buried 13 Sep 1730 daughter of David Sinclair
Mary Sinclair died 5 May 1842 buried 8 May 1842 age 30 abode Dunfermline, cause, dropsy.
Mrs Mary Sinclair died Sep 1721 age nk sister of Lord Henry Sinclair, abode Dysart.

Nothing under the name "Temple" & nothing for Charles or Moncrieff Sinclair.

Hope this helps. ;)

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: sparkley on Saturday 07 July 12 22:50 BST (UK)

Thank You, you're a star! ;)

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: grimnar on Thursday 02 August 12 09:05 BST (UK)

Hello,
          I hope someone can help me. I'm looking for any MI from St Andrews of the name WILSON.

In particular John WILSON d.1885 St Andrews
                    Jean Clark WILSON (nee Morrison) d.1858, St Andrews
And their sons: David
                         William
                         Robert
                         Alexander
                         Daniel

Thank you in advance for you great help.

Best Regards

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Thursday 02 August 12 09:11 BST (UK)

Hi, the printed MI's and death CD are all pre 1855 but if you are looking for exact death dates they should be on SP:

http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: beansgram on Saturday 11 August 12 04:12 BST (UK)

Hi Would you please tell me if there are any Drylie or Beveridge in your index.  Beans

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Saturday 11 August 12 10:54 BST (UK)

hi Beans - unfortunately the books are arranged by place and then there is an index of just surnames so without searching all places of the 2 books I have I can't help .

if you have specific names or places I can check. there is also the fife death CD which is easier to search but again we would need to narrow it down.

Diddy  ;D

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: beansgram on Monday 13 August 12 19:44 BST (UK)

Hi Diddy  thank you for replying. unfortunately my Drylies were in Fife and Stirling mainly but there are so many with conflicting places for birth and death I dont think I will ever find where the are buried. I do have a few that I am looking for that I have the death certs for. Would the place of death or place where living at the time of death help to narrow it down? You Have helped me before with some Drylie-Beveridge questions I appreciate your help. I have connected the Drylies in my tree as well as the Burts and Beveridges from Pennsylvania back to Scotland. So if you know any one else looking into these families I have a lot of docuements for them.     Beans

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Monday 13 August 12 21:19 BST (UK)

Hi beans, yes if you have a name /Place i can look.

out all day tomorrow.

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: beansgram on Monday 13 August 12 21:30 BST (UK)

James McPherson died august 17 1904 Lassadie Beath
Christina Snadden McPherson died Jan 6 1886 Crossgates Dalgety
Helen Tod Drylie died Apr 5 1867 Townhill Dumferline
Adam Drylie died Nov 7 1882 Wellwood Dumferline.     Beans

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Wednesday 15 August 12 09:46 BST (UK)

beans - those are all POST 1855 not pre so wont be on lists.. see previous post and thread heading..  :D

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: beansgram on Wednesday 15 August 12 13:46 BST (UK)

sorry about that Diddy I wasn't paying attention .  What about Robert Drylie 1827 and Peter Drylie 1841 both listed as Dumfermline.  Beans

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Wednesday 15 August 12 14:16 BST (UK)

no Drylies in the M.I's for Dunfermline.

death CD has:

Robert Drylie of Dunfermline died 13/2/1827 buried 16/2/1827
died of Decline.  OPR 424-18

cant find Peter at all anywhere
Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: Nookie on Wednesday 26 February 14 12:56 GMT (UK)

I would really appreciate it if you could look up the names of any Graham's buried in the Ceres Churchyard. 

Many thanks

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: NorrieG on Wednesday 26 February 14 15:33 GMT (UK)

Quote from: Nookie on Wednesday 26 February 14 12:56 GMT (UK)

I would really appreciate it if you could look up the names of any Graham's buried in the Ceres Churchyard. 

Hi Nookie I have no headstones for male Grahams buried in Ceres Cemetery
who are you looking for ? need 2 names to check index
eg    Charles Graham    Agnes Smith, eg Ceres   Charles Smith   Agnes Graham
there are Grahams headstones in nearby Cemeteries
Norrie

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Wednesday 26 February 14 20:04 GMT (UK)

there are 3 MIs in the book but as Norrie says for female Grahams: Janet Graham Stewart w/o Thomas stewart buried feb 1921 aged 90: Agnes graham w/o Charles smith 6/11/1822 -14/2/1914 & their sons & daughters : Christina graham w/o John trotter 1/2/1911 age 79.

if any of these are of interest I can send full inscription.

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: Nookie on Thursday 27 February 14 06:31 GMT (UK)

Many thanks for the response.  What I have is an entry in the family Bible which states "my mother dyed at Pitscottie Easter August 23 1736".  Below that is written (in the same handwriting) " James (Jamy) Graham and Margaret Nicolson was married St Andrews 24 April 1741" and "my daughter Euphan Grahame was born 9 July 1742 and baptised the 15th by Mr Mc Cormack".  In the front of the Bible it states that James' father was a Charles Graham, son of Robert Graham and Elizabeth Dalgleish (no wife mentioned).

A request that I put up on the Fife page indicated that a Ann Grahame (Russell) was buried on the 25 August 1736 at Ceres which would appear to possibly be the same 'mother'.  Her husband was a John Grahame and they married on 18 January 1687.   The Bible has no mention of either a John or Ann, so I am now really confused and was hoping that a couple of Graham headstones might fit in with the information I have so that I could clear the matter up!

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Friday 28 February 14 09:18 GMT (UK)

John & Ann are in the fife death index CD:

 Ann GRAHAM (RUSS:) Ceres,Craighall  25 Aug 1736  widow of    John Graham(factor)

but she is only a graham by marriage not birth

Robert GRAHAM Ceres  9 Sep 1723                  

and this one mentions Pitscottie:
Thomas GRAHAM   Ceres & Cameron,Greigstown d. 12 Feb 1740  bur. 15 Feb 1740
tenant pitscottie   father: Lt John Graham   
Petition of son -  Lt John Graham in B65\22\1   

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: Nookie on Friday 28 February 14 13:51 GMT (UK)

Thank you very much, but I seem to be more confused than ever.  The family tree was going really well until I found the bit about the mother dying! 

I do have a Robert Graham who lived and owned a 'few' in Valleyfield near Queensferry dated 1686 which he then passed on to his son (I think Charles) who then sold it on to his brother Lawrence.  Lawrence then sold it to his son William.

In theory the dates given for the tombstone for Robert could fit, but I will have to get hold of a map as I know he married twice - one in Culcross and the second time in Carnbee and I have no idea where they are in relation to Ceres.

This family tree business is really not for sissies  ::)

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: NorrieG on Friday 28 February 14 16:46 GMT (UK)

Hi Nookie sorry no Headstones for Graham back in the early 1700s

Norrie

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: Nookie on Friday 28 February 14 17:17 GMT (UK)

Really appreciate you looking for me.  Many thanks

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: ruthsaff on Friday 07 March 14 02:09 GMT (UK)

Hi have been reading threads and maybe your book can help. We have a John Trotter died 12/01/1837 his certificate says he died in the Colinsbro area . He had children registered as born in Dunino , i have no idea where he would be buried , could you please check your listing for us . We thank you very much for the service you are giving.His children ended up in Kilconquhar, Dunfermline,Leuchars and Australia and Tasmania . very far flung.Grandchildren worked at Kincraig.
 Kind regards
 Ruth

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Friday 07 March 14 18:50 GMT (UK)

MI book:
Dunino stone 7: John & Mrs Trotter late of Dunino, daughter Alison 25/8/1815 aged 17 (notes see Rogers)

note says:Rogers has notes on inscriptions ( Rogers = "Monuments & Monumental inscriptions in Scotland" by Rev Charles Rogers. pub 1872.) also says John Trotter was a gardener.

Fife death CD:
John TROTTER  Kilconquhar,Colinsburgh  bur:12 Jan 1837  aged 73         
OPR 436-4  Old Parochial Registers   1

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: ruthsaff on Saturday 08 March 14 08:01 GMT (UK)

THank you very much for checking . Does this mean there is a stone at Dunino with this inscription?Is
It in a churchyard or has been put aside somewhere which is why its listed in this book??
Kind regards
 Ruth

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Saturday 08 March 14 11:25 GMT (UK)

Stone 7 Dunino churchyard:

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: ruthsaff on Saturday 08 March 14 23:28 GMT (UK)

Thanks for the clarification . I appreciate your work. Kind regards Ruth

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: ruthsaff on Friday 28 March 14 12:29 GMT (UK)

Hi diddy ,im back. thank you for your info on John Trotter Dunino. That cleared up some puzzles.
 I wondered do you have any Mary Trotters Mi.. in Fife
I have a Mary trotter born 1806 Dunino and then nothing , its possible she married a John hunter but cant confirm.
I also have another Mary trotter who for two census lives in Leuchars 1841-5yo and1851 15yo  born1838 the daughter of a John Trotter and Flora Rogers. Do you have her in Leuchars on an MI?she was living with a family Donaldson at the saw mill Leuchars then i cant trace her.
 Thanks for any info you may have. 
 Kind regards
 Ruth (Australia)

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Friday 28 March 14 17:18 GMT (UK)

only one mary trotter on fife death CD - far too early.

MI's: no other Trotters in Dunino & none in Leuchars.  arranged by place then surname so difficult to search.

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: Lathanzie on Wednesday 23 July 14 10:45 BST (UK)

I was wondering whether there is a inscription for a John Dickson who died in 1817 at Ferry Port on Craig, but buried at Forgan 11 May 1817. His wife Elizabeth Wemyss died 1783 at Ferry Port on Craig. They were married in 1775 so he's likely to have been in his 60's.

Michael

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Wednesday 23 July 14 19:53 BST (UK)

no inscription for a stone at Forgan

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: boxtr33 on Tuesday 12 August 14 09:33 BST (UK)

Hi

Hoping someone could do a look-up for St Andrews. Looking for the surname Auchterlonie, in particular:

Alexander 1815+
Isabella/Bell/Isobel 1815+
Catherine 1857
John (b1837), son of John and Catherine, 1837-1851
John, spouse of Catherine, died 1852
James, son of John and Catherine, died 1857

Thanks

Samantha

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Tuesday 12 August 14 10:30 BST (UK)

Fife MI's: North East Parishes:
St Andrews Cathedral churchyard:

stone 430: Alex Auchterlonie 4/3/1847 aged 79; wife Isabella Brown 30/11/1836; Ida Isabella 28/2/1838 (wife of David Hean)

stone 431: William Auchterlonie Professional R. & A. & open golf champion 1893 died 27/2/1963 aged 90; wife Margaret Bews 30/10/1905 aged 39

stone 557: Alex Auchterlonie burgess & guild brother here 7/2/1822 aged 66; wife Agnes Walker 10/4/1830 aged 72; children Robert 18/10/1817 aged 28, David, Alex, Catherine & Margaret infants; Charles 10/4/1861 aged 7; Isabella Turpie 20/8/1871 aged 83

Checking Fife death CD

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: diddymiller on Tuesday 12 August 14 10:37 BST (UK)

there are 31 Auchterlonie burials in St Andrews on the CD, incl some of those not found above. Please PM me your email.

Diddy

Title: Re: North East Fife memorial inscriptions pre 1855
Post by: boxtr33 on Wednesday 13 August 14 01:05 BST (UK)

Quote from: diddymiller on Tuesday 12 August 14 10:37 BST (UK)

there are 31 Auchterlonie burials in St Andrews on the CD, incl some of those not found above. Please PM me your email.

Diddy

Hi

Thank you for the lookups - that's great. Will send my details.

Cheers