"Laings" in Fife and beyond

[Deb D]

Ooooh, thank you Norrie!

*hurries off to consult the notes*

 

[peterg42]

My Great Grandmother Margaret Gray was born in Burntisland in 1851.
Her sister Mary born c1843 married John Laing 1839-1917(born St Andrews and St Leonards son of William Laing and Helen Balsillie) in Burntisland in 1862. They had 4 children, John b1863 in Dunfermline (died in infancy) Henrietta b1864 in Burntisland, Helen b1866 Ferryport, William b 1869 Ferryport.
John was described as an Engine Driver. He died in Glasgow in 1917. Mary died in Arbroath on 8 july 1901. It looks as if they may have separated as I cannot find them together on any census after 1871

[marcie dean]

 I can see at least 3 connections to families I am connected to.
 Forbes, Clark, Honeyman and of course Laing.

marcie

[IanOZ]

Am.   99   Ebenezer Laing Jane   Laing


NorrieG

Norrie these are my grandparents. Would really appreciate any detail!

Thanks
Ian

[IanOZ]

A while since I was here. Amazed that only one post seems to relate to my lot!
 Robert Layng b. 1779 to John Layng and Elspeth Russell (OPR 406/0010/0159 Auchtermuchty.  Has anyone any information about John and Elspeth earlier?

I do have fair amount forward from Robert.

Thanks

[NorrieG]

Hi Robert  your inscription from Auchtermucty

99 Ebenezer LAING died 23.10.1928 age 74
wife Jane LAING died 25.3.1935 age 77
his mother Catherine LEITCH or LAING  died 17.10.1905 age 77

these are other Laing in Auchermucty Cemetery any use
Am. 317   David   Laing   Mary   Pratt
Am. 236   David   Laing   Annie   Ford
Am. 386   David   Laing   Bersy   Brunton

Norrie

[IanOZ]

Norrie

Thanks a lot

Ian

[sheenie]

Hi Norrie

Ben 352 William Laing and Isabella Berry are 'my Laings'.  Would appreciate seeing the info you have for them when you have time.

Many thanks
Sheenie

[Chiad Fhear]

... Her sister Mary born c1843 married John Laing 1839-1917 (born St Andrews and St Leonards son of William Laing and Helen Balsillie) in Burntisland in 1862. ...

Hi peterg42

What can you tell me about William Laing and Helen Balsillie mentioned in your message?  Parents? Dates and Places of Birth? Marriage Date? Death Dates?

It's just possible they correspond with a William and Helen in my own Laing line.

Regards

Chiad Fhear