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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Angus (Forfarshire) => Topic started by: AlisonT on Sunday 24 May 15 06:14 BST (UK)
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My 4x great grandfather. He married Mary PARKER in Southwark, Surrey in 1785 and remained in London as a baker. I think his parents were James Leslie and Elspeth Davidson. I would love to know more about his family in ARBIRLOT. Regards, Alison
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Hello Alison,
David Leslie/Lislie's Marriage Allegation states he was 26 in 1785, giving a birth year of 1759, although we don't know how precise this is. How have you made the connection to Arbilot?
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Hi, thanks for your replies. Family stories passed down always said we were connected to Leslie clan and therefore allowed to wear the appropriate plaid! When searching for the parents of Elizabeth Leslie, I came across David and Mary. There was no birth for David in the London area, but on one piece of the family's records, there was a witness originally from Arbirlot, also at the time living in London. So on the off chance I searched for David there, and found one, son of James and Elspeth. Just where I've put that piece of paper, at the moment, I've no idea, but will find it and attach when I can. David and Mary's daughter Elizabeth b. 13/Dec/1788 is my 3x gr-grandmother. Thanks again, Alison
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Hello Alison,
I have a Memorial Inscription book for Arbirlot Church cemetery but found a Lesly who was a bit later than the one you are looking at.
Have a look here, when it comes back, ...it may be of help.
http://www.clanlesliesociety.org/index.html
Also this one, which is working
http://www.clanleslie.org/