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Ancestors of Jonathan Foster McLean 1887–1972
« on: Sunday 08 January 23 01:25 GMT (UK) »
I need help with my Great-Grandfather:

Jonathan Foster McLean
Born: 1887 - Scotland
Died: April 15, 1972 - Pinellas County, Florida, USA
Spouse: Jessie Morrison

I would want as much detail anyone can give me. I will be happy to help researching too.

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Re: Ancestors of Jonathan Foster McLean 1887–1972
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 08 January 23 01:44 GMT (UK) »
Marriage 12 June 1914 Eastwood, Renfrewshire

Jonathan Foster McLEAN age 26 bachelor, letter press printer  - parents James McLean (chair maker) and Julia Foster
Jessie MORRISON 19 spinster – parents Alexander Morrison (vanman) and jean Telford
Milligan - Jardine – Glencross – Dinwoodie - Brown: (Dumfriesshire & Kirkcudbrightshire)
Clark – Faulds – Cuthbertson – Bryson – Wilson: (Ayrshire & Renfrewshire)
Neale – Cater – Kinder - Harrison: (Warwickshire & Queensland)
Roberts - Spry: (Cornwall, Middlesex & Queensland)
Munster: (Schleswig-Holstein & Queensland) and Plate: (Braunschweig, Neubruck & Queensland & New York)

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Re: Ancestors of Jonathan Foster McLean 1887–1972
« Reply #2 on: Sunday 08 January 23 01:49 GMT (UK) »
Marriage 12 June 1914 Eastwood, Renfrewshire

Jonathan Foster McLEAN age 26 bachelor, letter press printer  - parents James McLean (chain maker) and Julia Foster
Jessie MORRISON 19 spinster – parents Alexander Morrison (vanman) and jean Telford

Thanks for the Record! Is there an Image of the record though?

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Re: Ancestors of Jonathan Foster McLean 1887–1972
« Reply #3 on: Sunday 08 January 23 01:53 GMT (UK) »
Yes, there is a record image. See Scotlands People for all records.
https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk
Milligan - Jardine – Glencross – Dinwoodie - Brown: (Dumfriesshire & Kirkcudbrightshire)
Clark – Faulds – Cuthbertson – Bryson – Wilson: (Ayrshire & Renfrewshire)
Neale – Cater – Kinder - Harrison: (Warwickshire & Queensland)
Roberts - Spry: (Cornwall, Middlesex & Queensland)
Munster: (Schleswig-Holstein & Queensland) and Plate: (Braunschweig, Neubruck & Queensland & New York)


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Re: Ancestors of Jonathan Foster McLean 1887–1972
« Reply #4 on: Sunday 08 January 23 01:58 GMT (UK) »
USA records show Jonathan’s date of birth as 27 Nov 1886

His birth is registered in 1887 Eastwood Refrewshire
His mother’s maiden name here is given as FORRESTER
And he is named Jonanthan Forrester McLEAN
Milligan - Jardine – Glencross – Dinwoodie - Brown: (Dumfriesshire & Kirkcudbrightshire)
Clark – Faulds – Cuthbertson – Bryson – Wilson: (Ayrshire & Renfrewshire)
Neale – Cater – Kinder - Harrison: (Warwickshire & Queensland)
Roberts - Spry: (Cornwall, Middlesex & Queensland)
Munster: (Schleswig-Holstein & Queensland) and Plate: (Braunschweig, Neubruck & Queensland & New York)

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Re: Ancestors of Jonathan Foster McLean 1887–1972
« Reply #5 on: Sunday 08 January 23 02:02 GMT (UK) »
Ok. Now if we have the parents of Jonathan, could we trace back James too?

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Re: Ancestors of Jonathan Foster McLean 1887–1972
« Reply #6 on: Sunday 08 January 23 02:06 GMT (UK) »
James McLEAN and Julia FORRESTER marriage registered in 1882 Bridgeton Lanarkshire.
This marriage records will name the parents of both bride and groom

See Scotlands People. It is free to search - a small cost to download records.
Milligan - Jardine – Glencross – Dinwoodie - Brown: (Dumfriesshire & Kirkcudbrightshire)
Clark – Faulds – Cuthbertson – Bryson – Wilson: (Ayrshire & Renfrewshire)
Neale – Cater – Kinder - Harrison: (Warwickshire & Queensland)
Roberts - Spry: (Cornwall, Middlesex & Queensland)
Munster: (Schleswig-Holstein & Queensland) and Plate: (Braunschweig, Neubruck & Queensland & New York)

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Re: Ancestors of Jonathan Foster McLean 1887–1972
« Reply #7 on: Sunday 08 January 23 02:17 GMT (UK) »
Marriage 30 Dec 1891 Glasgow

James McLEAN 19(29?) Chair Maker Journey man, bachelor, parents – Johnston McLean  (handloom weaver) and Mary McEwan
Julia FORRESTER 21 spinster, Parents – Jonathan Forrester (Boiler makers painter) and Elizabeth Merridon (maiden name?)
Milligan - Jardine – Glencross – Dinwoodie - Brown: (Dumfriesshire & Kirkcudbrightshire)
Clark – Faulds – Cuthbertson – Bryson – Wilson: (Ayrshire & Renfrewshire)
Neale – Cater – Kinder - Harrison: (Warwickshire & Queensland)
Roberts - Spry: (Cornwall, Middlesex & Queensland)
Munster: (Schleswig-Holstein & Queensland) and Plate: (Braunschweig, Neubruck & Queensland & New York)

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Re: Ancestors of Jonathan Foster McLean 1887–1972
« Reply #8 on: Sunday 08 January 23 02:36 GMT (UK) »
Birth for James McLean 1862 Glasgow
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F7MR-MQH


Birth for Julia Forrester 1860 Dumbarton
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XYP1-6Q7

Marriage 1856 Rothesay Jonathan FORSTER to Elizabeth MEREDYTHE (see Scotlands People)
Milligan - Jardine – Glencross – Dinwoodie - Brown: (Dumfriesshire & Kirkcudbrightshire)
Clark – Faulds – Cuthbertson – Bryson – Wilson: (Ayrshire & Renfrewshire)
Neale – Cater – Kinder - Harrison: (Warwickshire & Queensland)
Roberts - Spry: (Cornwall, Middlesex & Queensland)
Munster: (Schleswig-Holstein & Queensland) and Plate: (Braunschweig, Neubruck & Queensland & New York)