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Dumfriesshire / Laurie/Lawrie, Peter and McNiel Mary
« on: Monday 03 April 06 22:02 BST (UK) »
Looking for Peter LAURIE/LAWRIE and his wife Mary MCNIEL. They were married in Tynron Dumfriesshire in 1823. We know they had two daughter, Catherine LAURIE born abt 1834 in Sanguhar and Mary born abt 1836 also in Sanquhar. We have not been able to find the birth records for either daughter.
Peter LAURIE was a shepherd. The OPR record shows his birth place as Dalmakerran and Mary's as Glencairn. We have searched the 1851 Census on Scotland's People, but no sign of either Peter or our Mary. They may possibly be in the 1841 Census.
Mary LAURIE, their daughter married Archibald McMILLAN in 1875 in Glasgow. Archibald was also born in Sanquhar between 1837 and 1840, but again we cannot locate his birth record. His parents were Robert MC MILLAN and Christian MC CALL.
We don't know if the LAURIE's had more children, or if they died at a fairly young age. Any suggestions as to how we can delve further into, what has been up till now, a futile search. Best Wishes, Bonnie Lassie
Peter LAURIE was a shepherd. The OPR record shows his birth place as Dalmakerran and Mary's as Glencairn. We have searched the 1851 Census on Scotland's People, but no sign of either Peter or our Mary. They may possibly be in the 1841 Census.
Mary LAURIE, their daughter married Archibald McMILLAN in 1875 in Glasgow. Archibald was also born in Sanquhar between 1837 and 1840, but again we cannot locate his birth record. His parents were Robert MC MILLAN and Christian MC CALL.
We don't know if the LAURIE's had more children, or if they died at a fairly young age. Any suggestions as to how we can delve further into, what has been up till now, a futile search. Best Wishes, Bonnie Lassie