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Scotland / one name only-Completed
« on: Friday 15 June 07 13:49 BST (UK)  »
Hi there

I'm have been wondering why my ancestors don't come with middle names. Is this common or is there a reasonable explanation. It seems strange to me ( not so strange I guess, if I only had one ). Does it perhaps relate to which country they were born.

Can anyone provide an answer.

Thanx

lil

PS I realise my ancestors aren't the only one's with one name.

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West Lothian (Linlithgowshire) / Baptism lookup please-Completed
« on: Friday 15 June 07 13:13 BST (UK)  »
Hi there

I'm looking for baptism information please for Charlotte Park born in 1855, Linlithgow.
I've not asked for a look up before so I hope my request is all above board.

Your help is appreciated

With Thanx

lil

102
Occupation Interests / Occupation Surfaceman - Completed
« on: Thursday 14 June 07 00:43 BST (UK)  »
Hello folks

I'm wondering if anyone may know what a Surfaceman is. This occupation is in Scotland in the 1800's.
I have searched on the web but haven't found any indication as to what it is. The only idea I have about  Surfaceman is, that it may mean road contracting or council work ( nz terms ).

Any suggestions

With thanx

lil




103
The Common Room / LDS-Completed
« on: Wednesday 13 June 07 07:37 BST (UK)  »
hi there

I have a LDS film reference number relating to the Royal Irish Constabulary. Where can I view this. I'm thinking the library but would access only be available  in the main cities. I should mention I'm looking for locations in New Zealand.

Thanx

lil growler


104
Ireland / marriage/marriage banns-Completed
« on: Tuesday 12 June 07 11:27 BST (UK)  »
Hi folks

I've been searching some online Parish and Civil Registration records for Ireland. I was wondering if someone would be able to clarify the difference between Marriage and Marriage Banns for me.

With thanx

lilgrowler

105
Scotland / passport/papers emigration-Completed
« on: Monday 11 June 07 10:41 BST (UK)  »
Hello

When were emigrants required to have passports and/or papers for travel. More specifically traveling from Scotland to New Zealand.

Thanx

lil growler

106
Ireland / Irish births-Completed
« on: Saturday 09 June 07 13:47 BST (UK)  »
Hi there

I'm looking for confirmation please on two Irish births. John Morton-1881 census puts his birth year as
1843 and the 1891 census as 1842. Mary Morris's birth - 1881 census puts her birth year as 1848, 1891 census as 1853 and the 1901 census as 1851. Mary and John married and I believed they were born in Scotland but according to the census they were born in Ireland.

I don't know what year they married and have no parental details.

Help is appreciated

Thanx

lil growler


 

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Family History Beginners Board / Immigrant/Emigrant-Completed
« on: Friday 08 June 07 01:10 BST (UK)  »
Hi folks

Just seeking confirmation that I'm on the right track because I've been getting a little confused about the words Immigrant and Emigrant and what they mean.

Am I right in thinking that an immigrant is people going to a country and emigrant is someone coming from a country.

Thanx

lil growler

108
Renfrewshire / Alexander Morton is missing_Completed
« on: Thursday 07 June 07 11:20 BST (UK)  »
Hi Folks

I have a little mystery.

With the help of Jap today I was able to find members of the Morton clan. I found details of John Morton and Mary Morris's children ( some of them ) Edward Morton, born 8 June 1871, Paisley, Renfrew and John Morton, born 13 May 1874, Paisley, Renfrew. However for the life of me I cannot find Alexander Morton and descendants. Alexander was apparently born in Scotland 1880. Nor can I find records of his children or marriage. I have checked a couple of years either side of the given birth date but he keeps eluding me.

What am I missing. Is it possible that he wasn't registered.

Can anyone shed any light on the situation.

Thanx

lil growler


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