MATTHEW surname

[apanderson]

Off on a slight tangent here Clare & Lindsay (Hi Bestest!)

I recently did a look up for the surname Umpherston (on the BVRs) and couldn't find any but by sheer chance, I found loads of them listed under Humpherston.

Like you Lindsay, I couldn't find a single Mc/MacGeechin on the 1881 Cencus disks either but I can't think of what else they might be under. There are a few Geechans ??

Anne

[apanderson]

Hi telephonist,

Sorry, I'm not high-jacking your thread by having a blether!

I found this birth on the BRV's and thought there may be a possibility that there is a connection . . .

George MATTHEW
Date of Birth: 26 Jun 1841
Birthplace: Falkirk, Stirling, Scotland
Recorded in: Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Father: George MATTHEW, Mother: Mary RENNIE

Unfortunately George is the only child listed to this couple but it was the mother's surname which caught my attention.

Anne

[telephonist]

What fun I created with my question! Many thanks for your replies, I'll keep it all in mind while continuing research. Unfortunately it is not a Free search to online scottish enquiries. If anyone know of free sites please post them

[gill]

Lots of Mc Geechan people listed on 1881 census. I also have LDS disc, try leaving a space after Mc.

The only Isabella Mc Geechan who would fit the bill, is the 14 years old Isabella, already mentioned by Claire

gill