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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Wigtownshire => Topic started by: terry h on Sunday 06 April 08 13:57 BST (UK)
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Have the MI'S for Kirkcolm Old Parish Churchyard will do look ups.
Terry
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Hi Terry
Any BONE or BOAN. I would doubt if there are any as they were ag labs.
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Hello Terry
Have you found any Marshall's by any chance. I am not sure if I also asked you if there were any Marshalls in Stranraer too.
It's nice to see threads on the Wigtownshire section. It seems to be the quietest area! ???
Thanks very much
Judy
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Nice offer (the lookups). Thanks. Would there be any Airdrie family in there?
-Shanty
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Hi Shanty
Sorry no Airdries.
Terry
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Hi Judy,
Sorry no Marshalls.
Terry
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Hi Bigt,
No Bone or Boan and why would you think that they wouldn't be buried in the churchyard because they were Ag Labs. Don't discount it many of my family were Ag Labs and are buried in churchyards with stones as far back as late 1700's.
Have you also looked at the name Bain. I helped my friend with her family tree her mothers maiden name was Bain. The further back we got it changed to Bane & Bone. Bane as you will know is how us Scots used to and still do say bone.
Sorry couldn't help further.
Terry
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Hi Shanty
Sorry no Airdries.
Terry
Thanks for looking Terry.
Shanty
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Thanks Terry.
The reason I mentioned about there may be no stones is that some may not have been able to afford it.
Thanks anyway
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Thanks Terry.
Judy
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Hello Terry
Thank you so very much. Could you take a look for Rennie/Rainie/Rainey variations
John Rennie died September 4, 1863 in Kirkcolm. His parents were William Rennie and Margaret Tate. His wife Sarah m.s. Milvain died Feb 28th, 1874 in Leswalt.
Linda
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Hi Linda,
Sorry there are no Rennie/Rainie/Rainey gravestones in Kirkcolm Old Churchyard.
Terry
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Hi Terry
Many thanks for the offer.
I am looking for Agnew, Craig, Galbraith, McWilliam and Kenmuir.
Thanks heaps.
Julie
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Hi Julie,
Craig as follows:
Erected by Archibald Kain in memory of Elizabeth Craig his mother who died 05/10/1869 aged 83 years. The said Archibald Kain who died 27/08/1880 aged 66 years.
No MI'S for the other names but at the back of the book is the Hearth Tax Collection List of 1692 with
Patrick Agnew - Netherclachan, Alexander Agnew - Knockquoyd, John Agnew -Nether Glengyre and Patrick Gibson- Knockquoyd.
Terry
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Hi Terry,
Many thanks for the offer. Do you have any info on;
John Harries (d 1830) & Jean Anguish (d 1867)
Or any other Harries/Anguish?
Thanks for your help.
Hanan
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Hi Terry
Thanks very much for this info.
Cheers
Julie :)
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Hi Terry
I'm looking for KYLE, MCROBERT & CALDERWOOD all lived in Kirkcolm area from early 1800s.
Thankyou
Vicki
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Hi Vicki
Sorry no McRobert or Calderwood in MI's for Kirkcolm Old Parish Churchyard.
One Kyle as follows;
Erected by Alexander Kyle in memory of his wife Margaret Davidson who died 2nd April 1888 aged 65 years. Also the above Alexander Kyle died 6th Decr 1891 aged 75 years.
Hope this is of some help to you :)
Terry
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Hi Vicki,
Decided to check the Inch Old Parish Churchyard also as some of 'mine' were in Kikcolm and Inch (same family) There was one Kyle:
Erected by John Kyle in memory of his wife Mary Galloway who died at Inch Church 19th June 1889 aged 66 years. John Watson died 20th December 1893 aged 15 years. Also Helen G Kyle their daughter who died Edinburgh 26th June 1896. John Kyle the above died 23rd March 1897 aged 72. Also his daughter Annie who died 18th November 1924 aged 75 years. Interred in Inch cemetery.
Terry
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Hi Terry
Thanks for that. Alexander is one of mine. Not sure about John though.
Regards
Vicki
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Hello Terry, may I ask for a lookup for Hewitt please.
thanks,
Lindsay
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Hi Lindsay,
There are none in Kirkcolm but the following in Inch
Erected by James Hewitt Merchant Stranraer in memory of Joseph Hewitt his father who died 17th March 1855 aged 62 years. Also Ann Rankin his mother who died 24th December 1868 aged 92 years. Also his children, James died 22 Nov 1845 aged 2 years 9 months. Infant daughter died 23rd April 1847. James died 16th July 1861 aged 10 years. Andrew Gilmour died 28th December 1867 aged 9 years. Also Mary Gilmour wife of the above James Hewitt who died at Liverpool 26th March 1892 aged 73 Years
Hope this helps
Terry
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Thank you very much Terry for your time and very quick response. These are my Hewitts, Joseph and Ann are my 4G grandparents.
I have recently been helping a 'cousin' descended from James Hewitt and Mary Gilmour, we knew that he had more children and you have found the missing ones!
regards,
Lindsay
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Glad to have helped :) :)
Terry
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terry, grateful for the lookup offer, my search is for Crosbies.
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Hi Purlin,
Sorry no Crosbies in Kirkcolm or Inch :(
Terry
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thanks anyway terry.
best regards
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Hi Terry,
I would be greatful if you could check for the name Mann, and Robert King.
Kind regards, M.
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Hi Terry,
Many thanks for the offer. Do you have any info on;
John Harries (d 1830) & Jean Anguish (d 1867)
Or any other Harries/Anguish?
Thanks for your help.
Hanan
My apologies Hanan, I just realised I had missed this posting.
Sorry but no MI's for them in Kirkcolm or Inch.
Terry
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Hi Macharskin,
Sorry no Manns and no Kings either Kirkcolm or Inch.
Terry
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Thanks Terry.
Kind regards, M.
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Thanks Terry!
;D
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Dear Terry, I wonder if there are any MI:s relating to Bernard (Barney) McGhee or any John or William McCoy (McKie) at Kirkcolm
or any MI:s relating to James Graham, Craig McKay(McKie); John McCoy (McKie) or Daniel Gilmour(Gilmore) at Inch?
Many thanks for any information you can give.
Claymore
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Hi Claymore,
Checked all names in both places, only result is 5 McKie's in Inch.
As you didn't give any dates here's a William McKie but buried in Inch not Kirkcolm
Erected in Memory of William McKie who died 27/12/1845 aged 76 years. Also his wife Mary McBride who died 27/10/1856 aged 65 years.
No results for any of the other McKie first names
James Mckie Mason Inchparks who died 24/01/1828 aged 41 years. And of Janet Agnew his wife who died 1/8/1851 aged 55 years. Also of Thomas McKie farmer in Boreland, their only son who died 16/3/1855 aged 31 years. And of Janet Agnew his child who died 8/3/1853 aged 9 months. Also of Jane Wallace wife of the above Thomas McKie who died 20/6/1867 aged 42 years.
There is a Wallace family MI with the mention of a Margaret McKie d 1866 aged ? years wife of Michael Wallace.
There is a McCredie family MI with the mention of Elizabeth McKie d 1844 aged 71 wife of William McCredie
There is a McCune family MI with mention of Elizabeth McKie d 1886 aged 73 wife of William McCune
If you need any of these transcribed let me know.
Terry
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Dear Terry, Many many thanks for taking the trouble to check. I much appreciate it. The William McKie you mention is not one of mine as far as I can see. Can I ask if there is a new Parish churchyard at Inch ? I am somewhat mystified by the death of Craig McKie/McKay . I met him as an old man just after the second world war when he lived on a cottage on the Stair Estate.
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Hi Claymore,
There is another burial ground, there would have to be really but I don't know anything about it. I'm attaching a link to the Wigtownshire Pages, it's a fantastic resource for genealogists has a huge amount of info on all the parishes in Wigtown. I'm sure you will find plenty there. Sorry I couldn't help any more.
http://freepages.history.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~leighann/index.html
Terry
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Terry, Thanks for that reference! I have had a look and it contains much of interest on a fascinating part of Scotland. Claymore
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No problem :) :) :)
Terry
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Hello Terry
This is a bit of a poke in the dark but I wonder if you could look at your M.I. records for McClinton and McCaskie.
Thanks for taking the trouble.
Regards, Helen
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Hi Helen,
Sorry neither name in Inch or Kirkcolm Old parish churchyard or Soulseat burial ground Inch :(
Terry
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TERRY - I am helping my husband search his Hewitt family line. His grandfather was a commander in the Royal Navy, James Gilmour Hewitt (b1908 - d1973 Liverpool, Eng), m. Gwendoline Morris (b.1914 - d 1958). I read with interest your post from the Inch churchyard. The father of James Gilmour Hewitt was James Hewitt reportedly a chief engineer on a ship and from Scotland. I wonder if his great grandparents might have been the James Hewitt and Mary Gilmour mentioned in the church records?
Any insight would be appreciated. Many Thanks,
Pam Hewitt
Marcola, OR USA
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Hi Pam,
I think you may have a match here, I would certainly be looking at it. Especially with the Gilmour middle name for James and the fact that Mary died in Liverpool.
Did you mean James Hewitt/ Mary Gilmour might have been your husbands g grandparents. If so they would really have to have been his gg grandparents, Mary Gilmour d 1892 James Gilmour Hewitt b 1908.
Joseph/Ann
James/Mary (James merchant in Stranraer)
James/? (James reportedly Chief Engineer)
James /Gwedoline (James Commander Royal Navy)
The 1841 census for Inch Wigtownshire on Freecen has the following:
Barsolas, Inch
Joseph Hewitt aged 46 Agricultural Labourer b Ireland
Ann Hewitt aged 56 b outside census county
Margaret aged 20 b Wigtownshire
Andrew aged 11 b Wigtownshire
(Ages may be out on 1841 census)
Also another Joseph (possible son of above Joseph)
1841 Clinnoch, Inch
Joseph Hewitt 25 agricultural labourer b Wigtownshire
Jannet Hewitt 25 b Wigtownshire
Joseph Hewitt 2 b Wigtownshire
John Hewitt 4 months b Wigtownshire
As you have only done one posting (I think you have to do 3)you will not be able to send a personal message yet. Would you like me to send a pm to Lindsaysiam who posted the original query, I think she will be able to help you and she may not look at this thread again.
Terry
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There must be some McDowall MIs at Kirkcolm? Also McLachlan?
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Hi
Had a quick look at the index there are 5 McDowalls listed.
Have to go out so I will transcribe them later. No McLachlans.
Terry
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Wow. Can't wait Terry.
Thank you,
simon
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Hi Simon :)
Here we go
Erected by William McDowall in.... memory of his father John McDowall who died 2.. June 18.. aged 76 years
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Erected by Robt Monteith in loving memory of his wife Margaret McDowall who died 6th June 1905 aged 66 years. Also the above Robert McDowall who died 29th March 1916 aged 82 years
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The next three are side by side, maybe related
Erected by Alexander McDowall farmer Mid Ervie in loving memory of his beloved wife Annie Douglas who died 1st March 1927 aged 65 years. Also their daughter Annie Douglas who died 7th Feb 1906 aged 7 months. Also the above Alexander McDowall who died at Mid Ervie 17th April 1948 aged 76 years
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Here lies the corpse of Andrew McDouall late tenant in Merslaugh who departed this life the 4th June aged 47 years. Also the corpse of Jannet McBryde spouse of the above mentioned who departed this life December the 14th 1794 aged 84 years. Interred here Alexander McDowall Stewart Town who died 28th April 1823 aged 77 years. Also Jean McMaster his wife who died 30th April 1829 aged 77 years. Erected by William and Alexander McDoualls
Back of Stone 'Oh let you open unto me the gates of righteousness then will I enter into them and I the Lord will bless' Also Jessie Henry wife of John McDowall who died 20th May 1912 aged (6)4 years. Also the above John McDowall who died 1st Jan 1917 aged 80 years
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Andrew McDoall late Salchyrie. He died Aprile the 27th 1783 aged 77 years. Also here lies the corpse of Helen Kerr his spouse who died March 1st 1791 aged 79 years. The desire of Andrew McDouall and Jno Johnston. The deceased Margaret Aitken was born 27th April 1747 and died 13th February 18(19). Also her daughter Margaret McDoull born 4th April 178(4) died 1st June 1819. Also Elizabeth McDouall spouse to Charles Hamilton in Challoch Leswalt who died the 29th Octr 1846 aged 71 years. Erected by James and Andrew McDoualls his sons.
Back of stone. Interred on front of this stone Andrew McDowall late farmer in Cairnwell who departed this life 13th June 1835 aged 87 years. Also Mary McDowall his daughter and wife of Abraham Bark farmer Cairnwell Stoneykirk who died 19th December 1950 aged 58 years.
Plenty info there, hope some of it is of use to you. See the spelling of McDowall changes even on the same stone.
Strangely my next door neighbour is a McDowall, originally from Lanarkshire, I remember many years ago he showed me a tree his cousin had done and his McDowalls were from Wigtownshire, can't remember where though.
Terry
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Thanks very much Terry.
My partner's McDowalls left Wigtownshire, briefly via Glasgow, and ended up in Liverpool. They could be related to your next-door-neighbour!
Have a fantastic weekend :)
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Hi Terry,
I'd like to take advantage of your kind offer and ask if there are any McTeir's, (McTear) or Olivers?
Many thanks
Jan
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Hi Jan,
No Olivers and one McTier:-
IMO James McIntyre late tenant in North Park who departed this life Jany 27th 1817 aged 84. Also Elizabeth Ross his spouse who died June 4th 1777 aged 38 years. Charles McIntyre died in North Park 11th June 1834 aged 60 years. Grace Kerr his spouse died in Cairnryan 20th Sept 1859 aged 72 years. Elizabeth McIntyre their daughter died in North Park 3rd Decr 1836 aged 12 years.
On back of stone.
This burial ground contains 6 graves on the East side and 5 on the West side. IMO James McTier in Auchnill who died 15th Feby 1799 aged 67 years. Also his brother Andrew McTier who died 27th Feby 1801 aged 69 years. Also Meron McCredy wife to James McTier who departed this life 18th Jany 1809 aged 72 years.
Hope this helps.
Terry
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Many thanks to you Terry for your prompt reply.
I'm suprized at how old the grave is, I had suspected that the family had lived in the area for generations, this appears to confirm that. Unfortunately my tree hasn't gone that for back yet! So I will print off the infomation and hope that it slots into place soon.
All the best to you
Jan
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Interested in the mention of the McTeir family in the wigtownshire area, I have been tracing the family back on my fathers side 6 gen and reached as far back as 1871 with a date for a James McTeir born 1871 married to a Maggie Smith born 1871.
James McTeir's Father was John McTeir married to Elizabeth McCubbing but don't have any dates.
I would love it if someone could link them back to the brothers James and Andrew McTeir born 1732 buried in the Kirkcolm Old Parish Churchyard.
I found this all very interesting and appreciate any help that anyone can give.
My Father was George Smith McTeir one of eighteen of the McTeirs of Tweedhopefoot. will post a picture later.
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Looking for James Mcculloch (1711-1794) presbyterian minister of Kirkcolm 1744-1794,married Elizabeth Kyle in 1748 & had issue,one of whom married a "Craw" who had a daughter-Elizabeth Mcculloch Craw b.1791.d.Quebec 1928.
I know from "Fasti ecclisiae scoticanae" that James McCulloch's first ministry was in Moneyreagh Ireland which may point to the fact that he was born in Ireland.
His G'daughter Elizabeth,married Edward Black also a presbyt. minister(Penninghame)who emigrated with her to Canada abt.1822 and founded St.Pauls Church Montreal after helping at St.Gabriel's Montreal.
The above James McCulloch was descended from "the McCulloch of Myrtoune"-he may have even had the title.
His G'grandaughter,Elizabeth McCulloch Craw Black married John Greenshields and she used headed writing paper with the appropriate McCulloch authority.See picture.
Would be grateful for any info. on the above mentioned.
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Hi,
Grateful if you would look up and see if there are any Smalls, McGhies and Coulters in your MI's for Kirkcolm and Inch
Thank you
Jessie
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Hi Greenfarmer,
There are 3 McCulloch MI's but none for the above...sorry.
Terry
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Hi Jessie,
Only the one, a McGhie...as follows.
IMO William McGhie who died at Cairnryan on the 25th February 1855. Also his wife Elizabeth Stewart died at Claddy House, Cairnryan 17th Feby 1889 in her 79th year. "he shall raise us up and we shall live in his sight"
Hope this helps.
Terry
Added - This was in Inch Old Parish Church
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Hi,
Thank you so much he is one of mine.
Jessie
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Hi Terry thanks for the kind offer wonder if there are any Kerr, Car or McCrone ,Crone, Cronie.Crony ?
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Hi Druid,
There are only Kerr's, 15 MI's can you give me a bit more info to narrow them down a bit.
Terry
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Hi Terry thanks for the reply
Mary Kerr died 1857 aged 86 wife of Hamilton Agnew
or her parents John Kerr died before 1857 as listed on Mary's death cert and her mother Mary Dunse again variations of spelling sometimes Dun also listed as deceased on Mary's death cert
I may have been wasting your time with Mary as i've just noticed it says she was buried in Parish churchyard Glasserton but there could be still some of interest.
Cheers
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Hi Druid,
I've looked at all the Agnews, Ker(r) and Dunse, Dunn, Dun but there is nothing tying up with the above info you gave.
Sorry I wasn't of any help.
Terry
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Thanks for checking Terry. I will keep plugging away and sooner or later things turn up Cheers
Druid
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Hi Terry,
I have some relatives if you could let me know if you have any. Ross, mcCulloch and Auld.
Thanks
Marie
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Hi Marie,
There is 1 Auld, 6 Ross and 3 McCulloch.
I'll transcribe the Auld but to narrow it down if you could give me more info on the McCullochs and Ross that you are looking for it would help, thanks.
Erected by John Kerr farmer Glengyre IMO Alexr Kerr his father who died 2nd Augt 1850 aged 62 years. Also Agnes Auld his mother who died Augt 1873 aged 84 years. Also his brothers and sisters.
Terry
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Thanks the names are
David mcCulloch, John McCulloch, Janet McCulloch
William Ross, John Ross, Jean Ross nee Gibson
Thanks
Marie
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Hi Marie,
Sorry there is nothing matching but I am transcribing one of them as it has the name Ross and Gibson...may be of no use but thought I'd do it.
Erected by David Ross Stranraer to the memory of his father John Ross who died January 7th 1793 aged 62 years. And of his mother Agnes Gibson who died May 13th 1813 aged 84 years. John Farrie Ross son of the above David Ross who died in Edinburgh 10th Octr 1851 aged 21 years. The above David Ross died 27th May 1856 aged 84 years.
Terry
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Terry,
Are there any McGUFFOG ar MCGUFFIE entries at all.
I have an Alexander registered as dying in 1841 in Kircolm and wondered if he was buried there.
many thanks
Leon
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Hi,
I would be grateful if you would do a look up for this couple in the MI's for Kirkcolm
John Kerr who died in March 1904 and his wife Jane Watson
Thank you,
Suzilad
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Hi Leon,
Sorry there are no McGuffog or McGuffie, in the Old Parish MI's.
Terry
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Hi Suzilad,
Again I'm sorry yours are not there, 14 Kerr MI's but no joy. There is another burial ground in Kircolm I believe and as yours are more recent perhaps they are there. Unfortunately I don't have that info,
Terry
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Hi Terry,
Yes there are two was hoping they might have been in the old one never mind looks like a weekend away to Kirkcolm .
Thanks,
Suzilad
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Terry,
thanks for looking :)
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Hello Terry. Thank you in advance. I am searching for a Hellen/Ellen Baird or Mccredie, born around 1824 and a William Mccredie/mccreadie, blacksmith born around 1811.
regards,
Elaine
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Hi Elaine,
Sorry, they are not there, checked Inch Old Parish Churchyard but not there either.
Terry
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Perhaps a bit late now, but do you have anything on Robert KERR (born c 1777) and also Mary Gibson (born c 1813) or any of the KERR family who may be related?
Many thanks
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Hi Helen,
There are 14 MI's for Kerrs no Robert or Mary Gibson though. Can you give me an idea of the names you are looking for or occupations. There are Stairs, Johns, Charles and a few more.
Terry
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Hello
Any Wrights, Bells, McKillops (McKillips) in the Kirkcolm books, please?
Thanks
Lesley
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Hi Lesley,
No Bells or McKillops(ips) and one Wright mentioned on a Kerr headstone.
Erected by Archibald Kerr to the memory of his parents Andrew Kerr famer Portmullin who died Feb 1st 1851 aged 92 years. Mary McMeckan died 20th Jany 1821 aged 67 years. Also to the memory of his brothers and sisters viz Alexr and Mary who died in infancy. Andrew who died in Demerara 1830 aged 38 years. Margaret spouse to John Wright died 1841 aged 50 years. Archibald Kerr erector of this stone died at Cairnryan 20th April 1865 aged 81 years.
Terry
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Thanks anyway, Terry,
Elaine
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Thanks for looking, will have to see if this lot are linked to mine ???
Regards
Lesley
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This Post has been read over ten-thousand times.
I wonder how many readers realise that DGFHS have actually published
TWO Kirkcolm MIs booklets.
These are:
Ervie / Kirkcolm - - £2.00 - - wt. 80g & Kirkcolm - - £2.50 - - wt. 80g
That's not expensive is it?
See: http://www.dgfhs.org.uk/publications.asp for a downloadable order form with postage rates.
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Hello JK, :)
I totally agree with what you are saying and it is not expensive..... the work done by the Family History Societies is fantastic and to be applauded.
I myself have purchased a number of MI Booklets from DGFHS and others over the years.......(Without offering look ups)
This post may have been read over 10 thousand times but I have only had 25 queries since April 2008. I do however state that the MI's are for 'Kirkcolm Old Parish Churchyard' and am in no way implying that there were no other Burial Grounds in the area. Like yourself I am only trying to help other like minded genealogists.
Regards
Terry
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I totally agree with you Terry, no criticism implied other than to suggest that I think sources should be quoted when offering lookups.
Like you I often offer assistance to fellow amateur genealogists. I admire and applaud your skills and the skills of others who freely offer their services restoring old photos in that particular forum.
Regarding Wigtownshire MIs-- It may be of general interest to others here to know that DGFHS are currently publishing the Birchman surveys of Wigtownshire graveyards.
The Birchmans were tragically killed in a road accident a number of years back and their many excellent surveys were available only as typed manuscripts in a small number of local D&G libraries. DGFHS recently obtained permission from the copyright holders of the surveys and are now publishing them. Like most of their recent publications DGFHS are using very low cost printing methods. The aim being to achieve the widest possible availability to Family Historians.
Sy
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Hi Terry
Would you please search your M.I. records for Templeton.
Many thanks
CJ
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Hi CJ,
Sorry there are no Templetons in the books I have.
Terry
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Hi Cjef,
Terry is right there are none in Kirkcolm but a neighbouring parish, Ervie Kirkcolm has 9.
From your posts can I gather that you are interested in TEMPLETONs from anywhere in DG.
In the whole of Dumfries and Galloway there are about 70 gravestones I know of listing a Templeton.
As a DGFHS volunteer I manage their MIs database. I would need an email address to post an attachment to. DON'T Post it here or in any of threads where you have posted your query. Use the personal message facility to send me an email address that accepts attachments and I'll send you all we have. I'll send the 9 in a personal message.
Cheers,
Sy
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Hi Terry,
Is it possible for you to do a look up in Kirkcolm for me for any Craigs?
I believe there was an Alexander Craig who died in 1871 who left a will so I'm guessing he would have had a memorial. There were also a few children who died young. His wife was Jane/Janet Kerr who also died before him. Any info very gratefully received.
Thanks.
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Hi,
There is only 1 Craig in the Kirkcolm Old Parish Churchyard.
Archibald Kain IMO his mother Elizabeth Craig d 5/10/1869 83 years. Also Archibald d 27/7/1880 66 years.
Terry
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This may not be your Alexander Craig and Janet Kerr, but this MI may be of interest.
The inscription is from the United Presbyterian Graveyard in Stranraer.
The stone would seem to be badly weathered -- the inscription has gaps in it.
Erected [----------] Alexander CRAIG, Farmer in Bine, Kirkcolm
In Memory of
Agnes KERR his wife, [---] died Nov [3d] [1]826 ag[ed] 3[2] years
[--------]oth[--] Margt McCULLY, who died July 29th 1834 aged 69 years
Also Peter CRAIG his son, who died [-----------] 1869 aged 23 years
Also the erector of this stone, Alexander CRAIG, who died 11th May 1[87-] aged [--] years
Also his wife Jane McCLURE, who died 187[-] aged [--] years
[-------------] Margaret [---------ter] [----------] wife [---] Stratt-n [-----] London, [----] who died [-----------] aged [------]
John CRAIG, son, died [--] July 18[-]4 aged 7[3] years
Sy
Had to revise this -- got the graveyard wrong first time !
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Hi Johnner & Terry,
Thanks for checking Kirkcolm for me Terry, I don't think Elizabeth is mine though she was certainly there at the same time.
Johnner, this one is definately mine although it seems I've got Alexander's wives slightly confused! Do you think the stone would still exist in Stranraer as I'm thinking of making the trek to see the area? I'm slightly confused though as to why Alexander, despite living in Kirkcolm chose to be buried at Stranraer, any thoughts? Would it be to do with the denomination of the church? I'm wondering if it would be worth checking the parish registers of this church if they exist for more details of his family.
Thanks again.
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UNITED PRESBYTERIAN Graveyard entrance is in Thistle Street Stranraer.
The graveyard was surveyed by a team of DGFHS members in 2000.
The DGFHS MI booklet is still available by mail order from www.dgfhs.org.uk see: http://www.dgfhs.org.uk/userfiles/file/MEMORIAL%20INSCRIPTIONS%20LISTupdated%2016%20April%202012.pdf
I would guess that the stone is still there, but after a further 12 years I can't say how readable it now is.
If you intend to visit the area I suggest you call at the Stranraer library.
They hold copies of the surviving OPRs and church records.
The local DGFHS members group meet there regularly.
Regards,
Sy
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Hi
Do you have information on James Swan, died in Kirkholm approx 1850 aged 2 years
Thanks
Jim
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Hi Jim,
Sorry, there isn't a Swan in the Kirkcolm Old Parish Churchyard....with a stone that is.
Terry
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Thank you very much for trying. The Swan's only lived in the area for a short time. aaaaaaathey came from Ireland and then headed for Glasgow. It's likely that they could not afford a stone.
Regards
Jim
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Thanks anyway, Terry,
Elaine
This is great, just stumbled upon this post and this is my husbands family members. Do we have further info on this family at all? further down the page it mentions MI booklet to buy, so will try to organise that as well.