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Ireland / McGinlay
« on: Thursday 19 April 07 01:41 BST (UK)  »
I have located by gg grandparents in Glasgow, Scotland....via census, marriage and death info, they originated in Ireland, but do not know place.  Francis McGinlay born about 1816 was the son of Charles McGinlay and Susan Docherty.  Two sisters were living with him in the 1841 census....Catherine and Ellen.  He married Ann Galbraith in Glascow, 1848.  She was born in 1830 to Alexander Galbraith and Catherine Steel. Other than Ireland, place was not listed.  I have found a number of McGinlay's in County Donegal, but that may not be correct.  Any suggestions as to how to proceed?   Millie

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Lancashire Lookup Requests / Susan McGinlay Mollinson, Everton, Liverpool
« on: Sunday 11 March 07 22:01 GMT (UK)  »
Looking for information on Susan McGinlay Mollinson of 21 Amos St., Everton, Liverpool.  She was the mother of 4 British Home Children (including my grandmother) who were sent to Canada.  Three children were placed in Quarrier's care in 1881, arriving in Canada 1884. 

A fourth child, Mary, stayed with the grandmother in Glascow until 1886, when she too was placed in care. Quarriers record indicates the mother married a "Mollison" with above address, and he would not accept the daughter.

Seek information re great grandmother, Susan McGinlay who married Mr.? Mollison, and I understand had other children.   Much thanks.    Millie
 

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Cheshire Completed Lookup Requests / Mary Cook birth
« on: Sunday 11 March 07 21:39 GMT (UK)  »
Looking for birth information on Mary Cook, born May, 1891 in Birkenhead. Mary was illigitimate, so probably listed under mother's name: Susan McGinley.  Father: Robert Cook.  What information is needed for a copy of a birth certificate?  Thanks!

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Census Lookup and Resource Requests / 1881 Census lookup, please
« on: Saturday 12 August 06 21:30 BST (UK)  »
Hi..would appreciate a lookup for g'father, Owen Thomas, born April 1871, Penygroes,Caernarvonshire,  to parents George Thomas and Mary Jones.

Thought I woud find a lead in the marriage certificate received from GRO, but a line was drawn through father's name.  My information comes from naturilization papers and death certificate.  Many thanks!

The 1881 census doesn't seem to offer clues. Perhaps following a suggestion of searchng in 1871 for parents might be more fruitful, even if that does preceed Owen's birth.  What I have found as a birth year could be wrong too....often is!

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Renfrewshire / Families of Cook children
« on: Monday 24 July 06 20:35 BST (UK)  »
Hello,  I could use a bit of guidance.  My grandmother and 2 siblings were left in care of Quarriers home for children back in 1883.  In 1884, they were transported with a group of children to Canada.  At that time Susan (g'mother) was 6, sister Anne 8, and brother Robert was 4.  There were about 120,000 children sent to Canada over the years, known as "British Home Children".  Been able to trace the children in Canada and my g'mother to the US...now trying to find information on their parents.  What I know, from Quarrier's intake records:

 Parents: Robert Cook and Susan McGinlay.  Children:  Susan Cook, born July 12, 1877, Anne born Jan 27, 1876 and Robert born May 1, 1879.

Quarrier records indicates parents separated, Susan McGinlay was living in the P.H. as she could no longer stay with her mother on Renfrew Lane, and could no longer care for the children.  

G'mother's death certificate claims mother as "Susan Fraser", so she apparently married along the way.  

I don't know where children were born, or which areas to access.  Any thoughts or directions for research you might suggest?  Thank you so much for any assistance.  

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Caernarvonshire Lookup Requests / Marriage Lookup
« on: Thursday 13 July 06 19:50 BST (UK)  »
Attempting to trace families of g'mother's siblings.

  Greatly appreciate a marriage lookup on Ellen Williams born about 1870 in Pawllheli to William Williams and wife Elizabeth Jones.

Also, marriage for sister Mary Williams born about 1880 , same parents, same place.  Thank you!

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Wales / Thomas of Penygroes, Llanllyfni
« on: Monday 03 July 06 16:32 BST (UK)  »
Hello, Seeking assistance in researching g'parents,  Owen Thomas, quarryman, and Anna Williams of Penygroes. Married in 1898, a daughter Elizabeth was born in 1899 and a son Owen, jr. in 1903.  They immigrated to the United States in 1906, settling in a community surrounded by slate quarries employing a great many Welsh workers.

Seek information of their birth families.  Owen was born April 27, 1871.

Anna Williams  of Pawllheli, was born Dec. 18, 1881. She had sisters, Mary and Ellen. A Christmas card was found to "Aunt Annie" from Mr. & Mrs. Jones of Tyn-y-Gate, Fourcrosses, Chwilog dated 1923 which might lead to cousins!  Any information would be greatly appreciated.

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