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LiviJ

Good going, you have certainly been doing your research. 

Per your request, John is my Great Grandfather x 3 also.

The information you provided is very intriguing as I had been wondering where John & Margaret, as well as their children, were buried. 

My research had also shown 5 children but with differences : Margaret (dressmaker), Alexander (miner) & John (pit labourer) -
The 2 other children I believed were: George (have little record of), Jane White (name continued into next generation).  Jane died 1899 suddenly aged 64 but had married twice, first to Archibald Renwick 1853 who died 1870, then to John McPherson 1871.  Have no record of Isabella.

Never got the opportunity to check the list of accidents in mines in West Lothian, but had also been advised an injured party's name may not be on this list for particular reasons.  Not living in Scotland has disadvantages - have to choose carefully when & what to research during visits.

I would be happy to communicate further either by forum or email, to cross reference our trees & share any relevant information, if you are interested.

Thanks

Mark

Hi

Does anyone have access to the records of Westcalder Cemetary or know where, if at all, they can be accessed from?

I am trying to find:

William Henry Weir, died 1981 & Nellie Weir (nee Haggarty) 1998.  I know they were buried in Westcalder cemetary & the grave was full when Nellie was laid to rest.  What other generation is in the grave?

Thanks

Mark

Thanks for your advice Springbok.  I will have a further look around the site & see what's the best board to post this query in, breaking it up, as appropriate.

Mark

I am a bit of a novice at this so apologise if this in the wrong board.

I am researching a family line "MCAULEY"? but you can make up your own spelling of it as it has changed so much over the years I have lost count.

The earliest I have been able to trace is Francis MACAULEY married Helen FERGUSON - Barony Parish, 18/03/1802, they had 2 children - John & George, both born in Lanarkshire in 1807 & 1811 respectively but by 1835 John had moved to Westcalder were he marries Margaret FORRESTER & has 3 children Margaret, John & Alexander.

In those days such a move was drastic, would anyone know what would have caused such a move. 

Also I would be very interested in hearing from anyone with any "MCAULEYS"? in their tree or have come across any from Lanarkshire (even Westcalder) whilst conducting their research.

Thanks

Mark

Thanks for the leads - I had been stuck but this has given me another angle to go on.

Mark