« Reply #11 on: Wednesday 26 December 18 14:43 GMT (UK) »
Thanks Matt
Its that spelling that is throwing me a bit as it seems very decisive that the CARLYLE name is spelt as such. Still being used today througout the extended families.
Hi,
there is a MI at Troqueer churchyard that relates to Robert Carlisle & Agnes Reid,as follows..
In Memory of Louis Reid in Troqueer who departed this life
on the 1st day of March 1796 aged 70 years.
Also Agnes his spouse who died on the
20th of February 1802 aged 84 years.
Also Robert Carlisle,Miller son-in-law
to the above who died on the 27th of September
1822 aged 70 years.
Also Agnes Reid his spouse who died on 2nd January
1827 aged 70 years.
And Robert Johnstone their grandson who
died 11th September 1827 aged 13 months.
Also Catherine Carlisle their daughter,wife of
Robert Johnstone who died.........
(Remainder buried)
Matt
Spelling in documents can be highly variable back then, no matter how sure the family were about how they wanted it spelt. Officials tended to write down what they heard and even if the people in question were literate, culturally they were less likely to challenge officials. My Gran was quite determined that you didn't correct officials, no matter what.
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