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Perthshire / Re: Where is Cragganfearne? Looking for info on the Laird - Fleming
« on: Saturday 17 September 05 04:17 BST (UK) »
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Ontchick is right. And I have been searching for Laird Cragganfearn's christian name too. The few things that you both are missing though. Looking outside the box.
I mean: Cragganfearn was of course named after the area that he took care of. Back then you had to pay dues to the church for burial and baptism, in order for these occasions to put into the books. I mean Parish records. If no money, no recorded birth, no recorded death. Also, remember that the Jacobites war has been going on and the clans are coming together to fight for "freedom". Nearly 3000 Fleming's fought throughout the Jacobites war. If the mother's were left behind with children, they may of had to flee there homes. Hide. This may not be the case for Cragganfearn, but then again it may. His first name may have purposely vanished. I have found parish records of a Donald Fleming and Isobel Robertson baptising their 3 children in Perthshire, Tullimet. A John b 1767, Alexander b. 1770 and Janet b. 1772. This seems to fit. Laird Cragganfearn named his son after himself most likely. Therefore, Laird Cragganfearn quite possible could be named John born in same area, but in 1767 and had a brother that had children, who later married Douglas daughters. Cragganfearn Fleming marrying either a Douglas or Robertson (most likely Robertson) taking on the 270 acre land (that was in the family for 3 generations). The reason I mention Douglas or Robertson. I spoke with Jane at Blair Castle and she has documents showing who leased that 270 acres. She stated that no Fleming leased it, but 1st a Alex Douglas and 2nd a James Robertson. I believe James is Isobel Robertson's father and Laird Cragganfearn married into the land. Alot makes sense to me but I cannot prove it without a doubt. That's were you come in. You may be able to help. We may be able to help each other. Email: Moderator comment: Address removed to prevent spamming - please use the personal message facility to exchange e-mail addresses. Thank You ! Tahni
Ontchick is right. And I have been searching for Laird Cragganfearn's christian name too. The few things that you both are missing though. Looking outside the box.
I mean: Cragganfearn was of course named after the area that he took care of. Back then you had to pay dues to the church for burial and baptism, in order for these occasions to put into the books. I mean Parish records. If no money, no recorded birth, no recorded death. Also, remember that the Jacobites war has been going on and the clans are coming together to fight for "freedom". Nearly 3000 Fleming's fought throughout the Jacobites war. If the mother's were left behind with children, they may of had to flee there homes. Hide. This may not be the case for Cragganfearn, but then again it may. His first name may have purposely vanished. I have found parish records of a Donald Fleming and Isobel Robertson baptising their 3 children in Perthshire, Tullimet. A John b 1767, Alexander b. 1770 and Janet b. 1772. This seems to fit. Laird Cragganfearn named his son after himself most likely. Therefore, Laird Cragganfearn quite possible could be named John born in same area, but in 1767 and had a brother that had children, who later married Douglas daughters. Cragganfearn Fleming marrying either a Douglas or Robertson (most likely Robertson) taking on the 270 acre land (that was in the family for 3 generations). The reason I mention Douglas or Robertson. I spoke with Jane at Blair Castle and she has documents showing who leased that 270 acres. She stated that no Fleming leased it, but 1st a Alex Douglas and 2nd a James Robertson. I believe James is Isobel Robertson's father and Laird Cragganfearn married into the land. Alot makes sense to me but I cannot prove it without a doubt. That's were you come in. You may be able to help. We may be able to help each other. Email: Moderator comment: Address removed to prevent spamming - please use the personal message facility to exchange e-mail addresses. Thank You ! Tahni