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Title: John Currie & Catherine Sellars, Isle of Arran
Post by: Hanan on Wednesday 16 July 08 14:15 BST (UK)
I am trying to trace John & Catherine from Kilmory, Isle of Arran.  My connection  is with their daughter Catherine, b 1837 I have no trouble with her.

I am having no luck finding any information on John and Catherine and their children.

Thanks,
Hanan
Title: Re: John Currie & Catherine Sellars, Isle of Arran
Post by: CaroleW on Wednesday 16 July 08 17:43 BST (UK)
Is this them on the 1841 for Stair but no Catherine snr.  No relationships are shown on the 1841

John Currie 45  ag labourer
John Currie 35 
Joan Currie 12 
John Currie 9
Catherine Currie 5 
James Currie 2 

John Doman 27   
Jean Doman 24 
James Doman 1
Title: Re: John Currie & Catherine Sellars, Isle of Arran
Post by: ev on Wednesday 16 July 08 18:20 BST (UK)
hi hanan

this might be them  ???

1841 census

tormore kilmory bute

john currie 30 blacksmith born bute
catherine currie 30 born bute
mary currie 9 born bute
catherine currie 4 born bute
james currie 2 born bute

ev
Title: Re: John Currie & Catherine Sellars, Isle of Arran
Post by: CaroleW on Wednesday 16 July 08 18:25 BST (UK)
Sorry - I only checked for them in Ayrshire as message posted on Ayrshire board. 

Moderator comment: I can take a hint - topic moved  ;)
Title: Re: John Currie & Catherine Sellars, Isle of Arran
Post by: Hanan on Wednesday 16 July 08 19:37 BST (UK)
Sorry all just realized my mistake of posting this in the wrong board. ???

I think the family in Tormore is the correct one.   ;D

Thanks,
Hanan
Title: Re: John Currie & Catherine Sellars, Isle of Arran
Post by: Arranroots on Wednesday 16 July 08 20:14 BST (UK)
Hi Hanan

You might find Catherine's name is given as SILLARS - this is how many of the family spell it today.

Kind regards, Arranroots  ;)

Title: Re: John Currie & Catherine Sellars, Isle of Arran
Post by: Currie Arran on Thursday 02 July 09 16:28 BST (UK)
Hi,

My Name is Danielle (nee Currie) and I am a descendant of John CURRIE and Catherine SILLARS (from the Isle of Arran, Scotland).

I have quite alot of information I could share with you.

I descend from John & Catherines 1st child - Walter & you descend from their 3rd child Catherine.

Their children are:
1. Walter (my line)
2.  Mary
3. Catherine (your line)
4. James (Alan & Jeans line - I am sure they would be happy to hear from you too)
5. Donald
6. Elizabeth
7. Ronald
8. William
9. Anne


The time over here in Australia is 12:45am on Friday 3rd July. I was so excited to see your looking for info, but I am so tired i cant keep my eyes open. 

If you contact me on:
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I will then email you off-line.

I look forward to hearing from you!!!  ;D

Cheers,
Danielle
In Australia


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Title: Re: John Currie & Catherine Sellars, Isle of Arran
Post by: Hanan on Friday 03 July 09 17:03 BST (UK)
Hi Danielle,

I'd love to compare notes with you.   ;D I've sent you a PM with my email.

Hanan
Title: Re: John Currie & Catherine Sellars, Isle of Arran
Post by: nodthebod on Wednesday 06 January 10 15:26 GMT (UK)
What information do you have on Catherine Sillars as the majority of my Sillars are from the Tormore area of Arran. I have a Catherine Sillars born 1803 to John Sillars and Catherine MacAlister along with 6 unconfirmed and 3 confrirmed siblings.
Title: Re: John Currie & Catherine Sellars, Isle of Arran
Post by: Hanan on Monday 10 May 10 14:41 BST (UK)
I am a little unsure of most of the information I have on this family.  I have discovered there were two John Currie and Catherine Sellars living in Arran at this time.  Also as you will be aware there are lots and lots of Currie's!!!

Here is what I have on my family;

Catherine Sellars born about 1810 in Achingallon, Kilmory. She died before Apr 1881.
Daughter of: Angus Sellars b Abt. 1766 in Kilmory, Arran, Bute, d Unknown and Mary Currie b Abt. 1770 in Kilmory, Arran, Bute, d Unknown.  married 31 Aug 1786 in Kilmory, Bute

John Currie born about 1811 in Achingallon, Kilmory. He died after Apr 1891. Parents unknown.

John Currie and Catherine Sellars married on 22 Nov 1831 in Shisken, Kilmory.
Title: Re: John Currie & Catherine Sellars, Isle of Arran
Post by: Colesville on Monday 06 September 10 18:33 BST (UK)
Concerning your mention of the Curries on Bute,

My family legend says that my Great-Great-Great Grandfather was named Nathaniel Currie.  In 1790, my GGG Grandfather emigrated to Belfast to apprentice as a tailor and then moved to County Armagh.  I have detailed information on his sons and the succeeding generations. His eldest son (my ancestor) emigrated to Ontario, Canada to found the village of Glencoe.  However, I have been unable to verify any information concerning his existence and/or other information about the family in Scotland.

Would you have any information or places to look that might be helpful? 
Title: Re: John Currie & Catherine Sellars, Isle of Arran
Post by: Hanan on Tuesday 14 September 10 16:07 BST (UK)
Hi,

There are A LOT of Curries in Arran.  I don't know of a "Nathaniel" in my family.  But it certainly is worth looking for some of your family.

I can sympathise with your problems researching Ireland.  I have family from there and it is very difficult to research.

Best of Luck  :)
Title: Re: John Currie & Catherine Sellars, Isle of Arran
Post by: flyderaght on Monday 18 April 11 21:00 BST (UK)
I have a Catherine Currie in my tree. She was married to James McIntyre and was born in 1799 Argyllshire.
Marc
Title: Re: John Currie & Catherine Sellars, Isle of Arran
Post by: Alain Currie on Monday 08 August 11 20:25 BST (UK)
Hey all you curries,My Grandfather John Currie was born in Arran and lived most of his life in Pirnmill.My son is also John Currie but we live in Stellenbosch South Africa.
John Currie senior was married to Grace Campbell.They had 4 children , Donald,Allan,  Morag and Janet.
Title: Re: John Currie & Catherine Sellars, Isle of Arran
Post by: Arranroots on Monday 08 August 11 20:29 BST (UK)
Hello Alain - and welcome!  :)

What's your grandfather's DOB? Maybe we can find you some (distant) relatives!

Kind regards, Arranroots  ;)
Title: Re: John Currie & Catherine Sellars, Isle of Arran
Post by: Alain Currie on Monday 08 August 11 22:12 BST (UK)
,He passed in 1991 at 89 years, presume he was born in 1902,i will check, he was born in the millhouse at Pirnmill,his one brother archie worked with him for many years on the Irene and the pirnmill ferry.he lived all his life on Arran.My Dad Donald and his brother moved to South Africa in the late 50s early 60 s both had 2 boys .Donald had my brother and Alain(me), and Uncle  had two sons. My Dad has passed on but my Uncle and his 2 boys still live in Cape Town.My Brother lives in melbourne Australia now.The Curries are now everywhere!! Regards.
Title: Re: John Currie & Catherine Sellars, Isle of Arran
Post by: Arranroots on Monday 08 August 11 22:20 BST (UK)
I'll have a look at my tree and see what matches I can make. Hopefully others will do the same.  Great that you found us!

I spent some time in Pirnmill myself as a child, on holiday.

(I've edited your post a little to remove the names of living people, as this isn't allowed on Rootschat).

Kind regards, Arranroots  ;)
Title: Re: John Currie & Catherine Sellars, Isle of Arran
Post by: Diane Heddon on Thursday 15 September 11 02:16 BST (UK)
Hi Arranroots, i am a bit lost again as to how to start a new topic[wherabouts etc'] My topic needs to be this time on a Glamorganshire board..but i usually but in and asked to be excused as i forget where/how to start a new topic,  please help me around this after which i have read all the rules here..best wishes. from D.
Title: Re: John Currie & Catherine Sellars, Isle of Arran
Post by: Arranroots on Thursday 15 September 11 18:35 BST (UK)
Hi Arranroots, i am a bit lost again as to how to start a new topic[wherabouts etc'] My topic needs to be this time on a Glamorganshire board..but i usually but in and asked to be excused as i forget where/how to start a new topic,  please help me around this after which i have read all the rules here..best wishes. from D.

Hi Diane

I hope you've got this sorted by now?  If not, reply here and I will try to help.

Kind regards, Arranroots  ;)