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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: place of birth in Scotland
« on: Tuesday 10 August 21 05:01 BST (UK) »
It is Glasgow though spelled Glascow . Regards Orkrad
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Renfrewshire / Re: Finlaystone estate
« on: Monday 26 July 21 01:32 BST (UK) »
Hi The cholera victims who died in Port-glasgow were buried in the old Blackstone cemetery. Here is a link on what happened to the burials in this cemetery https://docplayer.net/198871305-Port-glasgow-s-three-ancient-graveyards-and-the-cruel-fate-of-one-of-them-john-smith.ht. it makes for sad reading. It is doubtful if any list of the victims exists though i seem to remember from several years ago that a librarian at Inverclyde library was trying to compile one. Perhaps someone local will come along and provide you with a link. I cant find anything on their online sources that will give access and I no longer live in the area. Regards Orkrad
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Lanarkshire / Re: St Francis maternity hospital, govan
« on: Tuesday 01 June 21 00:41 BST (UK) »
Thanks Forfarian. Will try Catholic Church Archives as you suggest . Orkrad
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Lanarkshire / Re: St Francis maternity hospital, govan
« on: Monday 31 May 21 00:08 BST (UK) »
Thanks Forfarian. I checked out the archives you mention but the name St Francis Maternity Home doesnt appear. It also seems that the records are closed for 75years.
Thanks also Monica L. I read all the information with interest. I did know about the Glasgow online site and read most of the comments and reminiscences. However it doesnt seem like I am going to be able to access the information I wanted. Best regards to you both. Orkrad
Thanks also Monica L. I read all the information with interest. I did know about the Glasgow online site and read most of the comments and reminiscences. However it doesnt seem like I am going to be able to access the information I wanted. Best regards to you both. Orkrad
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Lanarkshire / St Francis maternity hospital, govan
« on: Sunday 30 May 21 04:13 BST (UK) »
Hi everyone ,Can anyone tell me whether the hospital records for the St Francis hospital still exist. My son was born there in July 1964 and his birth cert does not record the name of the hospital, only the address 44 Merryland Street . Were the babies born there delivered by midwives or by doctors? I am just curious as I have no clear memory of the actual birth,but the care was excellent and the staff were very solicitous. This enquiry has been kindled by watching many episodes of Call the Midwife!
Regards Orkrad
Regards Orkrad
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Renfrewshire / Re: Craigmount Bawhirley Rd Greenock
« on: Thursday 20 May 21 03:35 BST (UK) »
Hi Have a look at this website https://digital.nls.uk/directories/browse/archive/87429100?mode=transcription This is 192 Scottish Post Office directory . The first entry at the top of the page is for a Rev Muir ,Minister of Cartsburn Parish Church. His house ( the manse) is called Craigmount on Bawhirley Road. This would suggest your relatives were married at the manse ( as Forfarian has pointed out ) rather than in a church. It would be nice to think that the house still exists and I hope Elaine can find it for you. Regards Orkrad
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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: name of child on death certificate
« on: Wednesday 28 April 21 02:19 BST (UK) »
I think the first name is Agnes 44, the second is Peter . Could they be mother and son? Orkrad
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Renfrewshire / Re: maryfield terace port-glasgow
« on: Tuesday 27 April 21 01:05 BST (UK) »
Thank you Ruskie and Scotmum. Kia ora from new Zealand. Great information also on the location of the original bowling club. My parents and grandparents lived in the sandstone buildings on Mary Street and I remember playing in the back green in the late 1950's . The railway line was at the end of the block of houses. From the information provided by Scotmum it looks like the sandstone buildings were constructed a little before or around 1900. Regards Orkrad
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Renfrewshire / Re: maryfield terace port-glasgow
« on: Monday 26 April 21 05:03 BST (UK) »
Thank you Ruskie fo r the side by side map. My family lived in Mary Street ( aka Glenpark Terrace) and I am wondering when the houses that still exist there were originally built. I hope someone who lives in Port- Glasgow will be along to give us some back ground history. Orkrad