Hi
I am trying to find out the history of my Father's family. Recently, many of you kindly helped me regarding my Mother's family.
My Father was James Allan. He was born in Linlithgow on 14th July 1916. He died in Loughborough on 8th July 1974. His Mother was Ellen (Nellie) Allan. She was unmarried at the time of my Father's birth. Sadly, his birth certificate (Long version) does not declare who his Father was. Although not Gypsies, Ellen and her Father, James Allan, travelled from town to town selling horses, china, linen etc. I believe they were based in Coatbridge/Airdrie. My Father's birth certificate was registered in Airdrie and Coatbridge was mentioned a lot when I was growing up. James Allan is thought to have had a shop in Coatbridge/Airdrie, probably selling second hand goods, china etc. James Allan died in Denny, Scotland I believe.
Ellen Allan married Peter McEwan (Who may have been born in Dundee) in Portsay, but they settled in Alnwick and had two Sons, both of whom are still alive. My Father married Mary Hall in Alnwick and they had ten children, of which I am one.
My Father was wounded at Dunkirk and I think he was in a Surrey Regiment.
Any help would be appreciated.
