Cook & Flynn family, Wigtownshire

[Sarah Roberts]

I am trying to trace the Cook and Flynn family from Wigtownshire. My grandmother, Ellen Cook (married name McQueen) was the daughter of Matthew Cook and Sarah Cook (maiden name Flynn). They were  from Wigtownshire, but apparently they didn't know one another until they both moved to Glasgow in the 1800's (sorry, don't have an exact date) and coincidentally they were both Bespoke Tailors. They settled in Glasgow and started up a business, (in the East End of Glasgow, I think) and went on to have a family and I don't think they ever returned to Stranraer. I'm guessing that we must still have relatives in Stranraer who may not know that this extended family exists. I'd be grateful for any information that anyone can offer. Thanks.

[woodydog]

Could you tell me when Ellen was born  & if you've found Matthew & Sarah on any census to narrow down the dates we might be looking at ?

[Sarah Roberts]

My grandmother, Ellen McQueen is in her 80's now. I can't find anything on her parents though.

[woodydog]

Sorry probably not able to help very much as I have no information that might cover that period. Have you tried Scotlands people website (it's a pay per view site but very cheap) you should be able to find Matthew & Sarahs marriage & they have the scottish 1901 census.
Did find the following on D&G libraries 1851 census site:-
Main Street,Kirkcowan
John Flynn-head-53-Dyer-Co.Down,Ireland
Helen Flynn-wife-48-wife of dyer-Kirkcowan
Helen Flynn-Dau-Dressmaker-Kirkcowan
John Flynn-son-30-weaver-Kirkcowan
Robert Flynn-son-8-scholar-kirkcowan
Samuel Flynn-Grandson-11 months-Kirkcowan

Also Main Street,Kirkcowan
William Flynn- nephew of John McKin (ley?)
age 15- tailors apprentice-kirkcowan

You never know you might be able to tie it in later- sorry Cooks more difficult as there's hundreds of em!

Sorry can't help more & all the best.

[moscan]

Matthew Cook Son of Samuel Cook and Elizabeth Rankin a Tailor aged 22 of stramore st Glasgow married

Sarah Flynn daughter of John Flynn (Master Tailor) and Sarah Holmes of 148 McClean Street Govan aged 21

on 17th July 1908 in Plantation, Glasgow

Witnesses:  Duncan Moir Frazer and Mary Flynn

I note you have Adams from Glasgow on your surname interest list... have just found some on my lot...

Best wishes

Mo

[moscan]

1901 Census for Flynn Family:

36 Eagleshaw Street, Plantation Glasgow

John Flynn Aged 50 head, married, Tailor, born Newtown Stewart, Wigtownshire

Sarah Flynn aged 40 wife born England

Charles Flynn aged 19 Son apprentice Tailor born Newtown Stewart

Agnes Flynn aged 16 daughter, general servant born Newtown Stewart

Sarah Flynn aged 14 daughter Tailors apprentice born Newtown Stewart

Mary Flynn aged 13 Daughter Scholar born Newtown Stewart

Helen Flynn aged 11 daughter Scholar born Newtown Stewart

John Flynn aged 9 Son scholar born Newtown Stewart

James Flynn aged 8 Son scholar born Newtown Stewart

alfred Flynn aged 6 Son scholar born Newtown Stewart

Esther Flynn aged 4 Daughter born Newtown Stewart

Arthur Flynn aged 2 Son born newtown Stewart

John Crawford aged 24  boarder Tailor, born England

Best wishes

Mo

[Sarah Roberts]

Thank you so much! I've just checked and these are definitely my relatives! I might be able to trace them or their children now. Did you get all of this from the census?

The Adams are cousins on my mums side. I think Tommy Adams lives in East Kilbride, and there is also a Brian Adams who lives in Canada. I know there are alot more of them, I just don't know where.