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East Lothian (Haddingtonshire) / Re: Helen Greig Marriage to William Ross
« on: Tuesday 23 June 15 14:13 BST (UK)  »
Hi there Stuart,
I haven't been on this site for a while but just read about 14 North Seton Park - my Uncle Jock (John)Ross lived in number 10 latterly I think with Jean McGlaughlin - he was a builder with my dad (Neil) and a keen photographer - did you know them? I also was at school with Sophia Ross (Fay) from Kay Gardens but she was always at her auntie Bella's in that street too - did you know her? I think they had a boat connection too. I saw some recent footage of old Cockenzie on Fbook recently not sure if the link is permitted but might be of interest https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5PApoGLRio&list=UU2fi09-dIkgAg1oOGbRvs1w
chat soon Hannah (in Oz)

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East Lothian (Haddingtonshire) / Re: Helen Greig Marriage to William Ross
« on: Saturday 25 May 13 12:19 BST (UK)  »
Quote from: Portonian on Wednesday 04 May 11 22:34 BST (UK)

What I meant was that Wm Ross b 22 April 1938 can't be my ancestor (gt gt grndfather) as the "professional" advised me, as it seems clear that he is actually William Ross b21 August 1921 who married Helen Greig. I worded my reply badly.

I didn't intend  to suggest that Wm Ross born 20 March 1938 didn't exist, I myself had verified his existence but had failed to check that the validity of his marriage to Helen Greig.

Based on everything I have been advised it is not possible for him to be my gtgt grndtfather as was given me when I engaged the genealogist. It means I now have to redo my tree all the way back from him and I currently have over 200 ancestors in the Ross Hogg line and I lose Jackie Crookston on the way probably! A shame, I had become quite attached to her being my 5x Gt grandmother and proud of her being there.

Hopefully I might find a link between her Ross line and my new one back from William Ross b 21 Aug 1821 Tranent Parish Church entry 16780, Parents  were David Ross and Margaret Jonnes (your discovery!)

No matter, lesson learned! I should have been wary when I had to chase the genealogist up several times and threaten to get my payment refunded. At the end of the day I was grateful to get anything even just a pedigree tree in effect. It just highhlights the need to be thorough.

I'm appreciative of the forum which has been very helpful. On the matter of Freereg is that also called FreeBMD?


Scotskiwi


Hi Portonian,

The Ross family you mentioned previously in your post are my family.
 
I am a  grand-daughter of the John Ross of 14 East Lorimer Place - my Grandma Margaret died I think in 1963 I was very young but I do have photos of her.

My dad was Neil Ross but his full name was David Neilson Ross

His position in the family was 2nd youngest

William Ross known as Bill (Bricklayer) lived in 14 East Loan in Prestonpans till he was over 90years
Hannah Ross married John Allen (Builders) lived in 16 West Lorimer Place both deceased
John Ross known as Jock (Bricklayer) lived with my grandad in Lorimer place for years then married Jean McGlaughlin & lived in North Seton Park both deceased
David Neilson Ross married Isobel Harley Johnston lived 6 West Harbour Road till 1972 then moved to Wester Ross both deceased dad latterley in Dec 2010
Margaret Ross married Peter Lawrence (Polish national)

There are significant numbers of us still alive - many still in Port Seton & Scotland.
My sister in Scotland has lots of old photos that maybe of interest to you.
I also knew of other Ross's in North Seton Park but they were not related to us

I am new to this site so just trying to navigate the functionality of it all.

I hope this can be of assistance to you

Thanks
Hanrit

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