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Dumfriesshire / " They Came from Dumfries"
« on: Sunday 12 November 06 23:09 GMT (UK) »Having a frustraying time researching my HISLOP / HYSLOP forbears. I have traced back to this couple , Richard Hislop (a blacksmith in Glasgow from about 1800 onwards ) and his wife Isabella Hardie.
Her 1855 death cert . states that she was from Falkirk , born circa 1777 but of course , Richard was deceased before official records were required.
An aunt told us that the Hislops "came from Dumfries" , so if anyone has a Richard Hyslop born circa 1775in their tree , I would love to hear from you.
Richard and Isabella`s first son was John, so if the naming pattern was adhered to, Richard`s father in Dumfries could have been John Hyslop - but beware of red herrings!
Hope to hear from another Hislop researcher, Regards, Thommoje