BURT family from Wemyss

[tommacgregor]

Hello All,

Rather than go on to a different thread about the Burt's, I thought that I would answer some of the queries that I have received by private e-mail about the Peter BURT who some think disappeared without a trace.

Peter Burt was the son of Peter BURT and Isabell SPOWART. He was born on the 7th of March, 1818 at Dunfermline. On the 27th of December, 1839 he married Margaret BEVERIDGE, who had been born on the 12th January, 1819.

Peter didn't disappear into the wide blue yonder - he emigrated to the dear old US of A. He died in March, 1887 at New Era, Clackamas in Oregon.

Kind Regards,


Tom.

[tommacgregor]

Hello All,

A certain lady has just uttered the magic words, Robert BURT and Margaret WILKIE. I wonder if she knows of the many connections that these families have to individuals on my Family Tree?

Robert and Margaret married on the 10th of May, 1700 at a place called SCOONIE in Fife. I have often wondered who his parents were, and one couple in particular are distinct "possibilities" - Robert BURT and Agnes GOURLAY. Now, once again, that would be a remarkable coincidence, since a Thomas GOURLAY became the third husband of my grandmother, and I was named after that fine old man, having Thomas as my Christian Name and Gourlay as my Middle Name.

I thought that it may be useful for those people who don't know Fife very well, if I tried to give you an image of all these places that I write about, such as SCOONIE, where Robert BURT married Margaret WILKIE.

SCOONIE is a north-eastern suburb of Leven, which is situated about 8 miles along the shores of the Firth of Forth from my birthplace of Kirkcaldy. The old church there was abandoned in the year 1769 when a new church was built at nearby LEVEN. The ruins of the church lie in a cemetery on the road to nearby LARGO. ( that's the birthplace of Alexander Selkirk, the man who was the model for Robinson Crusoe). In 1801, SCOONE had a population of only 1,681. Now, to put things into perspective, neighbouring parishes were: Ceres, Kennoway, Kettle, Largo, and. Markinch.

I may as well go the whole hog by telling those people interested in the WESTWATER's, that if they take a look at the 1851 Scoonie Census, they will find quite a few Westwater's. For example:

William WESTWATER aged 35, his daughter Janet, aged 15, Margaret aged 12, William, his son aged 10 and James aged 6.

I think that I've done my good deed for the day in posting that data for you. No, I'm only kidding. The object of the exercise is to try and familiarise you with places that I know, so that you will find it easier to make more accurate links when you find individuals from different parishes getting married.

 Kind Regards,


Tom.

[tommacgregor]

Hello All,

Because of the search for the BURT's of Wemyss, I have suggested to you that it would make good sense to keep an eye on the neighbouring parishes. In my previous posting I made mention of Robert BURT and Agnes GOURLAY. Their son Robert BURT was christened on the 7th of January, 1683 at DYSART and their daughter MARY BURT was christened on the 21st September, 1679 at DYSART.

You will recall, I'm sure, that I mentioned that Dysart is frequently referred to as Coaltown of Dysart. That is only a very short distance from WEMYSS.

Kind Regards,


Tom.

[Mudlark]

Hello Tom,

Many thanks once again for all this extra advice and information. 

With a bit of luck!! I'm hoping to attach the record (taken from The Old parish Registers)
for David Burt and Rosina Anderson's marriage proclamation in Abbotshall Fife.
It is taken from Scotlands People (online). The details on the record are as follows:

       November 22 1782
David Burt in the Parish of Wemyss
and Rosina Anderson in this Parish
gave up their names to be proclaimed.
They were married December 5th.

The marriage was also proclaimed on November 23 1782 in Wemyss.
In this record Rosina is recorded as Rosy Anderson.

Chris

[Mudlark]

Hi Tom,

Using your method of searching I've found a double
registration in IGI for the marriage of John Burt of Dysart
to Margaret Salmond of Wemyss.

2. JOHN BURT - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Marriage: 30 DEC 1742 Dysart, Fife, Scotland

3. JOHN BURT - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Marriage: 30 DEC 1742 Wemyss, Fife, Scotland

It is possible that John Burt was born in Dysart.
Here is the record for a John Burt b1715.

6. JOHN BURT - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Christening: 25 SEP 1715 Dysart, Fife, Scotland. 
Parents: John Burt and Margaret Lilly

Margaret Salmond was born in Wemyss in 1718.
Parents: David Salmond and Elspeth Bains.

Is it possible that my David Burt born 1750 was
named after his maternal grandfather David Salmond?

Cheers for now
Chris

Hello All,

Because of the search for the BURT's of
Wemyss, I have suggested to you that it
would make good sense to keep an eye on the
neighbouring parishes. In my previous posting I
made mention of Robert BURT and
Agnes GOURLAY. Their son Robert BURT
was christened on the 7th of January, 1683
at DYSART and their daughter MARY BURT
was christened on the 21st September, 1679
at DYSART.

You will recall, I'm sure, that I mentioned that
Dysart is frequently referred to as Coaltown of Dysart.
That is only a very short distance from WEMYSS.

Kind Regards,


Tom.

[Mudlark]

Hi Tom

With reference to my previous posting.
Here a list of John Burt and Margaret Salmond's children
 
Children
1 F Elspeth BURT
Birth 23 Mar 1745 Wemyss Fife Scotland
Chr 24 Mar 1745 Wemyss Fife Scotland. Ref. C114595 - IGI

2 M John BURT
Birth 20 Jun 1748 Wemyss Fife Scotland
Chr 26 Jun 1748 Wemyss Fife Scotland. Ref. C114595 - IGI

3 M David BURT
Birth 17 May 1750 Wemyss Fife Scotland. Ref. C114597 - IGI - LDS
Chr 27 May 1750 Wemyss Fife Scotland. Ref C114597 - IGI - LDS
Spouse Rosina ANDERSON (1765- )
Marriage 5 Dec 1782 Abbotshall, Fife. Ref M113997 IGI

4 F Christian BURT
Birth 18 Mar 1752 Wemyss Fife Scotland
Chr 22 Mar 1752 Wemyss Fife Scotland. Ref. IGI - C114595

5 F Janet BURT
Birth 16 Sep 1754 Wemyss Fife Scotland
Chr 22 Sep 1754 Wemyss Fife Scotland. Ref. C114595 - IGI

6 M William BURT
Birth 7 Jun 1757 Wemyss Fife Scotland
Chr 12 Jun1757 Wemyss Fife Scotland. Ref. C114595 - IGI

7 F Isabel BURT
Birth 23 Feb 1760 Wemyss Fife Scotland
Chr 24 Feb 1760 Wemyss Fife Scotland. Ref. C114595 - IGI

Kindest regards
Chris

Hello All,

Because of the search for the BURT's of
Wemyss, I have suggested to you that it
would make good sense to keep an eye on the
neighbouring parishes. In my previous posting I
made mention of Robert BURT and
Agnes GOURLAY. Their son Robert BURT
was christened on the 7th of January, 1683
at DYSART and their daughter MARY BURT
was christened on the 21st September, 1679
at DYSART.

You will recall, I'm sure, that I mentioned that
Dysart is frequently referred to as Coaltown of Dysart.
That is only a very short distance from WEMYSS.

Kind Regards,


Tom.

[Stephen123]

Hi, I am looking for my Anderson family members born in Scotland.

My ancestor George Anderson married Mary Mackay Or Mackie on 20 May 1815 in St Cuthbert's, Midlothian,
Edinburgh, Scotland.

Children from this marriage were:

i. David Anderson was born on 7 January 1818 in Auchterderran. . Fife. Scotland.
ii. James Bayne Anderson was born on 15 May 1820 in Auchterderran. . Fife. Scotland.
iii. Alexander Anderson was born on 22 March 1824 at Abbotshall, , Fife, Scotland, was
christened on 18 April 1824 at Abbotshall, , Fife, Scotland, died on 21 March 1910 in District
Hospital Cowra, New South Wales, Australia at age 85, and was buried on 22 March 1910 in
Presbyterian Cemetery Cowra, New South Wales, Australia.
iv. Andrew Anderson was born on 13 February 1828 at Abbotshall, , Fife, Scotland and
died on 9 April 1891 in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland at age 63.
v. Moncrieff Anderson was born at Abbotshall, , Fife, Scotland and was christened on 14
August 1831 at Abbotshall, , Fife, Scotland.
 
Do you know if my Anderson's are connected to yours?
 
Thanks,

[frankray]

Hi Stephen,

Do you know who George Anderson's parents were? As you probably noticed I have John Anderson & Margaret Drummond as Rosina's parents.

Unfortunately I don't have any siblings recorded for Rosina Anderson. Her birth date and place are not confirmed yet I'm afraid (17 Sep 1765 Saint Cuthbert, Edinburgh). The Rosina Anderson above was the only likely candidate I could find who was around the right age to be the wife of David Burt.

Tommacgregor might be able to help - I know he most certainly helped me no end. You can send him a personal message through this thread if you wish.

Don't forget to let me know any details you have for George.

Cheers
Chris

Hi, I am looking for my Anderson family members born in Scotland.

My ancestor George Anderson married Mary Mackay Or Mackie on 20 May 1815 in St Cuthbert's, Midlothian,
Edinburgh, Scotland.

Children from this marriage were:

i. David Anderson was born on 7 January 1818 in Auchterderran. . Fife. Scotland.
ii. James Bayne Anderson was born on 15 May 1820 in Auchterderran. . Fife. Scotland.
iii. Alexander Anderson was born on 22 March 1824 at Abbotshall, , Fife, Scotland, was
christened on 18 April 1824 at Abbotshall, , Fife, Scotland, died on 21 March 1910 in District
Hospital Cowra, New South Wales, Australia at age 85, and was buried on 22 March 1910 in
Presbyterian Cemetery Cowra, New South Wales, Australia.
iv. Andrew Anderson was born on 13 February 1828 at Abbotshall, , Fife, Scotland and
died on 9 April 1891 in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland at age 63.
v. Moncrieff Anderson was born at Abbotshall, , Fife, Scotland and was christened on 14
August 1831 at Abbotshall, , Fife, Scotland.
 
Do you know if my Anderson's are connected to yours?
 
Thanks,

[Mudlark]

Sorry Stephen - my husband was logged in when I posted the message re George Anderson - but it was me replying to you.
A senior moment!!
Chris