William Cormack , Huntly

[Maclibris]

Trying to trace William Cormack, born Dec 1886, son of Willliam and Jessie Cormack(Jessiman)
of Huntly.  described as Apprentice Watchmaker (possibly with Watts?).  No trace in 1911 census . No record so far re his possible emigration.
His brother, Robert went to Australia and his brother John Alexander Cormack went to Canada.
Remaining family in the late 1910s/20s were Jean (teacher) and James (mason).His grandfather James Cormack (drumblade and huntly) died in 1921 aged 90.    Last remaining member to trace so any clues or suggestions would be most welcome. Family had connections to Jessimans, Watt and Brebners.   Thanks

[CaroleW]

Hi

There are several possible entries but unfortunately no birthyears - 3 going to Australia

http://www.findmypast.co.uk/passengerListPersonSearchStart.action?redef=0

[ev]

Hi ,

I've placed a post on the Armed Forces board.

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,633245.new.html#new

ev

ADDED - see post below for further information.

[bleckie]

Hi

I did a search on www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk for william cor*k aged 22-26 and have narrowed it down to the following results.

1 1911 CORMACK WILLIAM M 22 DUNNET /CAITHNESS 036/00 006/00 003   
2 1911 CORMACK WILLIAM M 22 BLYTHSWOOD GLASGOW CITY/LANARK 644/10 025/00 008   
3 1911 CORMACK WILLIAM M 24 GOVAN GLASGOW CITY/LANARK 646/02 016/00 019   
4 1911 CORMACK WILLIAM K M 24 PORTLETHEN /KINCARDINE 251/02 001/00 001

If he was born Dec 1886 he would be 24 on the 1911 census
Yours Aye
BruceL

Added:-  Is this his Grandfather's will may give you a clue or 2 on www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk

1 CORMACK JAMES 14/02/1921 LONGERRIE, LATTERLY WETWARDS, BOTH IN PARISH OF DRUMBLADE, D. 16/01/1921 AT WETWARDS, TESTATE.   ABERDEEN SHERIFF COURT WILLS SC1/37/142

[ev]

Looks like he enlisted in the Gordon Highlanders but bought himself out after 20 days.
Watchmaker , 19 years old(in 1906) , father William Cormack , Queen Street Huntly Aberdeen.

ev

[Maclibris]

Thanks but none of these are my William. I have his birth cert.Because born at v end of 1886, shows image header shows 1887!.  Totally lost since his 14 years recorded in 1901 census.
Only options are immigration and or forces as definitely no death record in UK>
Many thanks. Just so infuriating!!!!

[Maclibris]

Looks like he enlisted in the Gordon Highlanders but bought himself out after 20 days.
Watchmaker , 19 years old(in 1906) , father William Cormack , Queen Street Huntly Aberdeen.

ev

Absolutely brilliant!!  You are wonderful. Where did you find him???  Ties in with his father's death in 1906 too, and as eldest son, may be wanted back home.  THANK YOU

[Maclibris]

  Many thanks to all who helped and contributed, now know a little more.  The search will go on ......

[Buzancy18]

If he did go to Australia search here.
http://wraggelabs.com/ww1-records/
it is a search engine for all Australian WW1 records.
Buzancy18