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Lanarkshire / Re: Understanding the Will of Archibald Sinclair 1834
« on: Sunday 11 January 15 11:57 GMT (UK)  »
Hi Falkyrn and again Forfarian
Falkyrn- Sorry to be slow in getting back but I was reading the material you sent. It appears to be far more complicated that I had originally thought. So many possibilities and places to search but if the information is out there I have to find out.
Forfarian your suggestion to hire a professional seem to be a logical alternative. When I ordered the trial transcripts of Reid's trial for the murder of William it was a neat and available package. This search is far more complicated and needs a person who has experience with these records. Not knowing Latin is another draw back in my case- guess I should have taken it in High School but who knew I might need it years later!
So I will follow up and see where this leads
Thank you both for your attention and support
Back to you
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Lanarkshire / Re: Understanding the Will of Archibald Sinclair 1834
« on: Sunday 11 January 15 11:08 GMT (UK)  »
Thank you so much for the explanation. It makes perfect sense and the possibility of additional information on family relationships makes this a very exciting path to explore. William Sinclair, whom I spoke of in my original post was murdered in Glassford in the fall of 1841. Our James was a witness to the event indicated that William was his uncle in his witness statement to the authorities.. The Glasgow Herald covered the trial in December of 1841. I have both the Herald account and the trial transcripts. They are fascinating. Again thanks to Lodger and Sancti.
So how does one get at these records? Will the folks at the National Records of Scotland ( for a fee) look up and send the information. I live in Canada and much as I would love to visit Scotland and do the research myself it is not possible at this time.
Thanks so much for the information
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Lanarkshire / Re: Understanding the Will of Archibald Sinclair 1834
« on: Saturday 10 January 15 18:51 GMT (UK)  »
Hi Forfarian
 Nice to talk to you again. But I have another question. My James Sinclair said he was born in 1812. The bequest  made both he and Margaret Lowrie  owners of this property in Stonehouse although the Will doesn't actually state the exact property that is referred to.  This was attested to  in 1813. It would seem that James had taken over sole control by 1834, so Margaret appears to have died.  Let's assume for a moment that this James Sinclair is my relative- can he sell his interest in the property in Stonehouse, and then use the money to buy a property in Glassford or elsewhere if he wants.
Archibald Sinclair and his wife are  buried in Glassford  Cemetery. My James definitely has relatives in Glassford in the 1830's and 40's. Three of these relations are a David Sinclair (spirit Dealer) and Martha Sinclair (his sister) and William Sinclair (weaver). David and Martha have  death certificates from SP  indicating their parents were Ann(e) Davidson and James Sinclair.
Archibald and Margaret only registered 2 births both in the 1780's both girls. So where does this James Sinclair come in and which one is he - James the older or James the younger.
A puzzlement I've been working on for years.
Any advice on where to go next.
Always searching
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Lanarkshire / Understanding the Will of Archibald Sinclair 1834
« on: Saturday 10 January 15 17:12 GMT (UK)  »
Morning All
In 2011 Sancti and Lodger gave me a great deal of help with my Sinclair relatives in Glassford. At the time, I think it was Lodger suggested that the grandparents of our James Sinclair might be Archibald Sinclair and his wife Margaret Lowrie who were buried in the Glassford Cemetery. After years of no further progress I went to SP and got Archibald's Will. The writer(scribe) of the Will was a James Thompson (looks like Strathaven) and the Will was stated as completed in Dec. of 1834 in Glasgow. The actual date of death is never given but Archibald was living in Stonehouse at the time the inventory was made out.
He left" a Deed of Settlement in favor of his wife Margaret Lowrie and James Sinclair now in Whiteside in fee dated the 9th day of January 1813 and the following is an inventory of the personal Estate".

To amount of principal sum in Bill drawn by Marg't Lowrie spouse of the deceased and accepted by Gavin Lowrie Wright in Stonehouse dated 1 January 1830--25 pounds 15 shillings + interest of 1 pound 15 shillings.
There are also  two smaller amounts (same language) to a Robert Gray, weaver in Stonehouse + interest and a James Jamieson, spirit dealer in Glasgow with interest.
And then we have the following-
To amount of sum deposited by the liferenter per receipt by the British Linen Company Office dated 3 January 1834 for 130 pounds + interest of 2.12
Next came the furniture evaluation of 11pounds 17 shillings and 1 pence
Total 183.17.5
Then it goes on:
At Glasgow the 12th day of December 1834 in the presence of Walter Moir Esquire ( county official) and James Sinclair
It goes on to say that James Sinclair was sworn and examined Deposes that the said Archibald Sinclair died upon the ------ day of ------.
That the Deponent has entered upon the possession and management of the deceased personal Estate as Executor Nominate. James Sinclair then attests that he knows of no other money or material goods owned by his  deceased  relative in Scotland and the value is under 200 pounds.
Signed by James Sinclair and Walter Moir.
Questions:
Is this James Sinclair my relative ? Archibald left him a settlement and said he was a relative.
The Settlement came in 1813 and James was born in 1812.
What does Liferent confer to a person
Are the monies mentioned owed to others or an inheritance?
What is a Bill of Settlement?
What does the term "in fee" mean.
Any help  would be appreciated. I have copied spelling and capitalization as recorded and am always grateful for any and all suggestions and information
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Lanarkshire / Kirk Session Records
« on: Sunday 05 October 14 22:44 BST (UK)  »
Evening All
I haven't heard any update as to when the Kirk Session Records will be available on line for those of us who unfortunately cannot come to Scotland and research them personally. I thought the plan was to make them available after a thorough testing in local areas or was I misinformed.
Thanks for helping
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Cork / Re: Anthony Perrier JP
« on: Tuesday 29 July 14 12:32 BST (UK)  »
Thanks for your response LORC. There is much to read and I am going through it however ; nothing yet but will continue. Is there any folklore in the family regarding trading/ business in the Belfast/ Carrickfergus area i.e. ship building or linen production. Just a guess based on what I have read so far that may have brought people together who would not normally have ever met? Speculation only. If I discover anything I will be in touch, again thanks to all.
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Cork / Re: Anthony Perrier JP
« on: Monday 28 July 14 11:58 BST (UK)  »
Thank you conahy calling & dathai.
I will follow up on your suggestions.
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Cork / Re: Anthony Perrier JP
« on: Sunday 27 July 14 14:33 BST (UK)  »
Good Morning All
Please excuse me for inserting myself into the Perrier history but perhaps you can help me solve a mystery. I'll try to be brief. After years of searching I was able to get a transcript of my 4x's great grandfather Joseph Giffen who died in 1835 in Ballygally Antrim Northern Ireland. Joseph died a fairly wealthy man. In his Will he left legacies to his grandchildren, not his children. The largest Legacy was given to an Isabella Perrier of 100 pounds. I have no idea what the family connection is. Perhaps you may be able help identify this girl/woman. Irish records being what they are I also have no idea who Joseph's children were, so I'm unable to offer any assistance on that front. However Joseph's parents were William Giffen and Mary Martin of Carnmoney. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Lanarkshire / Re: Glassford OPR Burial Records/MIs
« on: Wednesday 28 May 14 12:39 BST (UK)  »
Morning Folks
Just going over older posts from the Glassford /Strathaven area and looking for connections. So I'll post this and see if my Sinclairs connect solidly to any Allan's in the area. I am hoping that Avondale is near Glassford  and Strathaven.
On January 27, 1865, John Sinclair, only son of James and Margaret Sinclair, married Margaret Marshall in the parish of Avondale in the County of Lanark (sourced record). The 1881 Census indicated they were living in South Greenock at 25 Bruce Street and had 6 children- James Marshall Sinclair born on the 13th September, 1869, Robert Crozier Sinclair born April 7th  1876,  John Sinclair born December 8th ,1871,  Archibald Allan Sinclair born April 21st , 1874, Annie Allan Sinclair born March 3rd , 1878, and Jane Menzies Sinclair born  May 13th ,1880 was 10 months old. All the children were born in Greenock, Renfrew with the exception of the eldest James who was born in Avondale Lanark. ( sourced record). The addition of the Allan name to 2 of the children’s names comes from the Marshall side of the family. Specifically Margaret Marshall’s mother (also a Margaret Marshall) was an Allan before she was married; ergo you have Archibald Allan and Annie Allan. 
John Sinclair was also a mason.
Hoping to make connections.
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