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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Peeblesshire => Topic started by: BillyF on Sunday 14 April 13 20:31 BST (UK)

Title: Peebleshire Geography help
Post by: BillyF on Sunday 14 April 13 20:31 BST (UK)

Is there an area of Innerleithen called Newlands ?

I have a birth which I think is correct, although the mother`s name is missing. The father`s name and occupation is right, but  the birth was registered by the grandfather, so would that have been usual or should I be looking for the death of the mother ( in childbirth )

Thanks in advance

Title: Re: Peebleshire Geography help
Post by: GR2 on Sunday 14 April 13 20:42 BST (UK)

The National Library of Scotland maps website will give you free access to old maps of the area, including large-scale Ordnance Survey ones.

It is not unusual for a grandfather to register the birth of a grandchild.

Title: Re: Peebleshire Geography help
Post by: Akela987 on Sunday 14 April 13 21:35 BST (UK)

There is a parish near West Linton called Newlands.

Title: Re: Peebleshire Geography help
Post by: mrs a on Wednesday 24 April 13 15:01 BST (UK)

I live in Newlands Parish and would be glad to look into any info you may have

Title: Re: Peebleshire Geography help
Post by: BillyF on Wednesday 24 April 13 18:50 BST (UK)

Thanks for your offer, but I have had someone else look at the name and I misread the christian name altogether, so at the moment I`ll pass on your kindness, but I may contact you later if that`s ok. I believe there to be another person to research in that area.

Thanks once again