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Armed Forces / James Anderson 92nd Highlanders Served 1811 - 1829
« on: Thursday 10 September 15 10:26 BST (UK)  »
I have a James ANDERSON who married a Mary Morrison in 1827 Lanarkshire, Scotland. He was born in 1795 in Lanarkshire to John Anderson and Elisabeth Foyer.

I have come across a service record for one James Anderson, born c.1795 in Lanarkshire, Scotland. (see attached)

What are peoples opinions please on how likely is it that this is the correct person? He married in 1827 so was in service at this time however the record seems to show that he served 14 out of the 15 years enlisted...(1 year enough time to be married?)

I'm struggling to read what the document says - particularly the discharge notes and general conduct (apart from the not good part!)

Many, many thanks for thoughts/opinions.

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Cheshire / Glaister's of Birkenhead
« on: Tuesday 01 September 15 06:32 BST (UK)  »
Looking for those who may have Glaister's in their family tree from Birkenhead.

I have a George Glaister who had a son George Glaister in 1883. George Glaister married Sarah Alison GRAHAM in 1912. Her parents were John Edwin GRAHAM and Emma GURD also from Birkenhead.

No further information at this stage (the Glaister's are proving difficult to find).

Thanks!

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Scotland / Alexander Morrison (possibly Paisley, Renfrewshire...)
« on: Thursday 20 August 15 02:16 BST (UK)  »
Hi everyone!

I was wondering if I could please ask for assistance on where to search next...I've hit a bit of a wall and not sure what to do/where to go!

I am searching for the ancestors of Thomas Morrison (born about 1835, married Janet LAUCHLAN 3/11/1859 in Paisley, Renfrew, died after 1909)
On his marriage certificate his parents are listed as:

Alexander Morrison
Margaret Peacocks (although it could be a little scrawl at the end, even a 's..so could turn up to be Peacock, Peacocks, or Peacock's)

Both Alexander and Margaret are listed as deceased on Thomas' marriage certificate I have in 1859.

I have no other information on them besides they are probably from Paisley, Renfrew (as the majority of our Morrisons in our tree are Weavers from Paisley)

I have searched scotlandspeople and am turning up nothing in both the old parish registers/catholic/statutory registers. I've spent credits in vain searching for death certificates etc!

To confuse matters, over on Ancestry there are records and family trees that list an Alexander Morrison and Margaret Peacock:


Margaret Peacock (1790 - 1859)

Spouse
    Alexander Morrison (1779-1861)
    Married 1807

Children

    Janet (1807-)
    Alexander (1809-)
    William (1811-)
    Henrietta (1815-)
    James (1816-)
    John (1819-)
    Helen (1821-)
    Patrick Hutchon (1823-)

Is it strange to find the same names about 15 yrs too early. Have messaged the owner of one these trees with these details and they thought perhaps my Thomas is related in the childrens generation if that makes sense? What are the chances of another Margaret Peacock marrying the Alexander though?

Or maybe I need to scrap these family trees and say they are definitely not related at all. I even thought could there be a mistake on Thomas' marriage certificate?

Does anyone have any thoughts please on where to go next  ???

Many, many thanks any help greatly appreciated!  ;D

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