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Wigtownshire / Re: McDONALD 1841
« on: Friday 06 November 09 11:06 GMT (UK)  »
Hi Karen,

There is a John and Mary McDonald residing in Minnigaff, KKD, on the 1841 census. Both are born in Ireland which is what I have always suspected. Their ages certainly fit. If this is them and the marriages of Mary and brother John are correct, it leaves William and Jane still unaccounted for.

Thanks alot for your help.

Sealbh

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Wigtownshire / Re: McDONALD 1841
« on: Friday 06 November 09 10:37 GMT (UK)  »
Hi Kirsty,

Thanks for reminding me of that marriage and also there is one the same year for a John McDonald to Isabella Menzies. I'll look further to confirm their parents which I guess will be stated on the death certificates. Still looking for brother William and sister Jane(t) McDonald.

Many thanks,

Sealbh

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Wigtownshire / Re: McDONALD 1841
« on: Thursday 05 November 09 09:13 GMT (UK)  »
Hi K44ENF,

The McDonald's were living at Causewayend, Penninghame in the mid to late 1830's at least. I guess John McDonald was probably a farmer but don't know for sure. I have proof they were living there until 1839 but they vanish after that. A grand daughter appears in Minnigaff, KKD in 1851 as a servant but where the family went to prior to that I don't know. My only thought is they may have gone to Ireland and probably the closest county to Wigtownshire, SCT. I think there is an 1841 census for Ireland which may be the only hope. Other than that, they may still be in Scotland and are just hard to find.

Thanks for your interest.

Sealbh :)

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Wigtownshire / Re: McDONALD 1841
« on: Thursday 05 November 09 08:59 GMT (UK)  »
Hi Maria....I would be interested in the photograph definitely. I have seen mention of your Samuel Al(l)ison on a document that states in winter of 1835 & 1836, he was in charge of the barn at Barskeoch Farm. He must have been employed by the Burnie family and David Burnie who was a Doctor is where your great grandfather got his name as you said. I don't think any of the Burnie siblings married, could be wrong though.

Best wishes,

Sealbh  

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Wigtownshire / McDONALD 1841
« on: Tuesday 06 October 09 23:17 BST (UK)  »
Hello,

I'm looking for John McDonald and wife Mary nee Johnston, children- Mary born 1809, John 1812, William 1814 and Jane(t) 1817. Not sure if John Snr and wife Mary were born Scotland (poss. 1 or both born Ireland) however the 4 children were born in the Parish of Penninghame, Wigtownshire.

The family were definitely living in Penninghame in the late 1830's and there seems to be a connection to Minnigaff, KKD also.

Appreciate any help.

Regards,

Sealbh

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Wigtownshire / Re: James BURNIE - COMPLETED
« on: Tuesday 29 September 09 13:13 BST (UK)  »
I now feel satisfied enough that this is the James Burnie that died in 1869, Kirkcowan, Wigtownshire so will mark it completed.

Cheers,

Sealbh

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Wigtownshire / Re: Barskeoch Farm
« on: Thursday 24 September 09 23:07 BST (UK)  »
Alison I forgot to mention there is a book titled 'Penninghame - The story of a Parish' which has a page on Barskeoch apparently. Sounds worth tracking down.

All the best.

Sealbh

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Wigtownshire / Re: Barskeoch Farm
« on: Thursday 24 September 09 23:01 BST (UK)  »
Hi Kirsty,

Thanks alot for the photo and links. I'm wondering if that is the exact property called Barskeoch Farm or were there others in the area as it just reads Barskeoch. It would be great to locate a front on photo of the property.

Roy's military survey of Scotland is a very useful site.....thankyou. I will have a look around the NAS site for more information to try and build a history. Thanks again for your help Kirsty, much appreciated.

Best wishes,

Sealbh

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Wigtownshire / Re: Barskeoch Farm
« on: Thursday 24 September 09 22:53 BST (UK)  »
Hi Alison,

Thanks alot for the information. I think your family were there way back in the 1600's as I found something that suggests that McNarin's (sic) were residing on the property in 1684. According to the Parish lists there is an Alexander, Janet and Gilbert McNarin living with spouses and another family.

Best wishes,

Sealbh

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