Johnstone Family, Chirnside, Berwickshire, Scotland

[Ann Kerr]

Looking for information on the Johnstone Family from Chirnside, Berwickshire, Scotland.
Peter Johnston(e) - DOB ? married Elizabeth MacDougal - DOB ?, married July 1, 1830 in Chirnside.
Children: William DOB?, married Isabella Dickson (Dixon) - DOB ?, married Dec. 11, 1857.
Children:
1. Peter-dob Dec. 1, 1858, Chirnside
2. William-dob Oct.14,1860, Chirnside
3. Alexander-dob Oct. 16, 1862, Chirnside
4. Robert- dob Dec. 13, 1864, Chirnside
5. George- dob Feb. 11,1867, Chirnside
6. Margaret-dob April 20,1870, Chirnside
7. John-dob Dec. 15, 1872 (my great grandfather)

John married Married Mary Younger dob-Mar.25, 1870, Hillshead, Leamington, Warwick, England.
Marriage date - Dec. 23, 1901, in St. Angustine Church, New Castle, England. Daughter of George Younger and Elizabeth Barber.

John immigrated to Canada in 1911.

I am looking for information on the extended family of William and Isabella Dickson, and the ancestors
of Peter Johnston(e) and Elizabeth MacDougal.
Thanks for any help I may receive.
Ann

[JEANP]

Hello,

I have information from the 1881 census for you. You may already have it, if not please let me have your email address and I'll send it on to you.

Jean

[JEANP]

Ann,

Do you know if Peter & Elizabeth had any more children, besides William ?

Jean

[Ann Kerr]

Jean
I think Peter and Elizabeth had another son, Alexander. I have not been able to find any other children.  My e-mail address is <email address removed to prevent misuse, [please use PM facility: moderator> Thanks for any information you may give me.                    

Ann   

[Ann Kerr]

Hi Jean

Just reread your reply and noticed there are Craigs in your family.

My great great grandfather was Thomas Craig, born in Ireland in 1839. I have a copy of a letter stating he was a sergeant 2/16 Reg. This letter was written at his request when he left the Army, dated Aug. 23, 1873 at Aldershot, North Curragh, Ireland.  We are not sure if this was the year he came to Canada or not. He had a son Alexander W., born July 27, 1870 and Baptized July 31, 1870, signed by H. Whinny, Chaplain of the forces. Any possible connection.

Ann

[JEANP]

Don't think so Ann,

I can trace my Craigs back to around 1790 and they were are all born Scotland, originating in Perthshire.

Jean

[Ann Kerr]

Jean

Thanks for the info. I will start looking again.
It seems you can get so far and then you hit a brick wall, and then the least little bit of information will get you going again. Will let you know how I make out.

Thanks again
Ann

[Helen K]

Hi Ann

Baptisms for children of Peter Johnstone and Elizabeth MacDougal from Bewickshire OPR's.

William 23 Mar 1831 Chirnside
Alexander 9 Sep 1832 Chirnside
Catharine 14 Sep 1834 Coldingham
Peter 28 Nov 1836 Coldingham
Margaret 22 Nov 1838 Coldingham
George 15 Feb 1841 Coldingham
Elisabeth 28 May 1843 Coldingham
Janet 4 Dec 1844 Coldingham
Robert 7 Mar 1847 Coldingham

Elisabeth's entry named father as Peter George Johnstone - all other entries as Peter Johnstone. Elizabeth MacDougal named in full on all records.

Regards

Helen K

[JEANP]

Wow, that's a lot of family you didn't know about. I'll look them up on the 1881 census and get back to you.

Jean