Ayrshire residents Newmilns/Darvel area

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I know this probably a big ask but i have been given some photos and this group was pictured around 1930 ish as my grandad is in it born 1916 he is on bottom left next to his step dad with flat cap, they lived i Newmilns area.

I was wondering if anyone recognised any of the people

[loobylooayr]

Hi

Great photo!
I have lived in this area all my life. I'm trying to determine where the photo has been taken - but as of yet, can't pinpoint the location. Of course, it could be it was taken on an outing like a Sunday School Trip.
Unfortunately, I can't say I recognise anyone. What is your grandad's family name? Could be this is a big family group?

Looby

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My grandad Richard McGinlay  was born Glasgow 1916 and lived in Newmilns before the war his parents lived Campbell Street, even though i cant see his mum in picture.

The boy at the far bottom left of picture is John Connell born 1920, i am thinking that the chap on top right with hat is called William Thorburn but certain

William Connell was husband to Margaret Kerr McGregor and the Annie Harris McGinlay-his parents were Mary Parker and John Connell, his mums second husband was William Thorburn.

[loobylooayr]

Sorry,

I'm a wee bit confused.

as my grandad is in it born 1916 he is on bottom left next to his step dad with flat cap, they lived i Newmilns area.
My grandad Richard McGinlay  was born Glasgow 1916
So your grandad is Richard McGinlay.
But who are John and William Connell- and is William Thorburn their step-father or Richard McGinlay's? 
I know Campbell Street well- but none of the names, other than Connell, are familiar to me.

If you are a Facebook user , there is a very active Facebook group called- Irvine Valley Memories- people post old photographs of the Irvine Valley towns and people. If you posted your photograph with the details of the people you believe to be in the photograph, you might get a response.

Looby 

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William Connell 1887-1968  (parents John Connell and Mary Parker) mother later married William Thorburn.
William married Annnie Harris McGinlay- 1891-1962 Richard is her son from first marriage.

the other boy extreme bottom left is John Connell born 1920, he is William eldest son from first marriage-Margaret Kerr McGregor

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thanks i will try it

[loobylooayr]

William Connell 1887-1968  (parents John Connell and Mary Parker) mother later married William Thorburn.
William married Annnie Harris McGinlay- 1891-1962 Richard is her son from first marriage.

the other boy extreme bottom left is John Connell born 1920, he is William eldest son from first marriage-Margaret Kerr McGregor

 
Ahh, thanks , I understand their relationships now- thank you.  William and Annie (Harris McGinlay ) Connell are probably buried in Newmilns Cemetery.   
Definitely put your photo on that FB page- I'll look out for it !

Looby

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yes they are, unfortunately no headstone for some reason but i have a photo that shows exact location-if you know the cemetery they are in far corner as you enter the cemetery.

[loobylooayr]

yes they are, unfortunately no headstone for some reason but i have a photo that shows exact location-if you know the cemetery they are in far corner as you enter the cemetery.

Yes, I think I know where you mean.  Perhaps a headstone was too much of an expense at the time they died    or maybe if there originally was a headstone, it has been removed. There were a few in the cemetery had become unstable and were either strapped up or removed for safety reasons a few years ago.
Looby