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transportation from Campbeltown to India late 1700s to mid 1800s
« on: Saturday 02 March 24 04:19 GMT (UK) »
Hi, I have been trying to research my tree with the origins in (we believe) Campbeltown, or somewhere within Argyllshire.  Surname HALL - my Father's side of the family originated from Scotland to Madras late 1700s thru to around mid 1800s.  Does anyone know the method of transport a person would use, also would vessels leave from Port Glasgow perhaps to India?  I am not having any success.  Any advice on what websites to use (I have subscriptions with Ancestry, FindMyPast and use LDS quite a bit) any research knowledge that could help me I would be most grateful, thanking you Linda, South Australia

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Re: transportation from Campbeltown to India late 1700s to mid 1800s
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 02 March 24 06:51 GMT (UK) »

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Re: transportation from Campbeltown to India late 1700s to mid 1800s
« Reply #2 on: Saturday 02 March 24 07:12 GMT (UK) »
Transportation means the shipping of criminals to the colonies.
You are asking about transport: not the same thing!
Bagwell of Kilmore & Lisronagh, Co. Tipperary;  Beatty from Enniskillen;  Brown from Preston, Lancs.;  Burke of Ballydugan, Co. Galway;  Casement in the IoM and Co. Antrim;  Davison of Knockboy, Broughshane;  Frobisher;  Guillemard;  Harrison in Co. Antrim and Dublin;  Jones around Burton Pedwardine, Lincs.;  Lindesay of Loughry;  Newcomen of Camlagh, Co. Roscommon;  Shield;  Watson from Kidderminster;  Wilkinson from Leeds

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Re: transportation from Campbeltown to India late 1700s to mid 1800s
« Reply #3 on: Saturday 02 March 24 15:30 GMT (UK) »
This article might be of interest for shipping from the mid 1800s onwards.

https://www.iss-shipping.com/about/history/

And this one

https://antrimhistory.net/the-campeltown-customs-records-by-jimmy-irvine/

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Re: transportation from Campbeltown to India late 1700s to mid 1800s
« Reply #4 on: Saturday 02 March 24 23:41 GMT (UK) »
Hi, thank you so much for the info re travelling to India.  I have a lot to learn and appreciate the advice received, cheers Linda

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Re: transportation from Campbeltown to India late 1700s to mid 1800s
« Reply #5 on: Sunday 03 March 24 10:57 GMT (UK) »
Have you tried FIBIS (Families in British India Society) their database is free to search although you have to join them to see the information held.

https://www.fibis.org/

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Re: transportation from Campbeltown to India late 1700s to mid 1800s
« Reply #6 on: Sunday 03 March 24 23:23 GMT (UK) »
Hi RJ Paton, yes, I have been a member for around 13 years with FIBIS.  I do find their website helpful over the years.  You have prompted me to take another look.  I started with them on voluntary basis before records really became online.  Cheers & Thank you Linda.
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