Duntocher families

[genieus]

I had some excellent help on the forum quite some time ago (especially Helen) about my Gallachers and now I need a wee bit more. Hopefully just a pointer in the right direction.

My GG Grandparents Thomas Gallacher and Mary Handlin both lived in Duntocher. Thomas I have marriage certificate (19/04/1858) and death record (04/12/1919). On the death record it make no mention of his wife being deceased - so rightly or wrongly I have assumed that she was still alive in 1919. However no matter how I search for it I just cannot find a death record for Mary.

I have done various searches on Scotland People from 1901 right through to 1950 but can find nothing obvious

I have found them both on the 1911 census at 43 New Street and aged 74 and 70 repectively and also living with their son Thomas.
Any help or advice on what I might be doing wrong or where to look would be appreciated.

Thanks

Gerry

[Helen]

Hi Gerry,
I don't know how much help I'll be this time   
I don't have any credits at the moment, but did a basic search of -
Mary Gallacher, mother's maiden name Cougan, born 1840 +/- 5 years, search year range 1919-1920, and came up with 4 results (which, of course I can't look at).
However, that is with no district selected.  The minute I try Dumbarton, Old Kilpatrick, or Lanark there are no results at all.  So, up to you whether you take a look or not.   
Let me know how you go,
Helen

[genieus]

Helen,

Thank you for that but please, please  don't waste any of your credits on the SP site.

I have done quite a few searches probably including those that you mention.

I will try to collate all the information that I currently have and put in on a posting perhaps then yourself or someone else might be able to see something that I am missing.

Thanks again.

Gerry

[scotsgirl]

Iona here,richard's daughter.can anyone tell me more about my grandpa(James Stewart) as i was only 8 when he died.I have fond memories of him but would love to know more about him.Thanks xx

[genieus]

Helen et al,

I've now managed to find Mary Gallacher on the death register (Nov 1921). The death was registered in Greenock (44 Union Street) although her usual address was given as New Street Duntocher.

Anyway problem solved - for the moment.

Thanks for your help.

Gerry

[Helen]

Well done, and thanks for the info.  For my files would you mind telling me the date, cause, and informant please.
Helen.

[genieus]

No worries.

Info on Mary Gallacher (ms Hanlin or Handlin)
Date of death 3rd November 1921  age 79
Parents: John Hanlin, Mary Hanlin (ms Coogan)
Cause of death Senile debility and heart disease
Informant: Thomas Gallacher - son

Place of death: 44 Union Street, Greenock
Usual residence: 41 New Street Duntocher

I did discover that the address in Greenock is a care home run by the Little Sisters of the Poor (a religious order that care for the elderly) and rather spookily my own sister is now one of the nuns of that order.

I've tried attaching a copy of the record (hope that is not illegal) I'm sure a mod can delete it if it is.

Gerry

[Helen]

Thank you for that Gerry - brilliant!  And thanks for the information on the Greenock address, that's useful to know.
Helen

[PastRust]

I realize some of the posts here are old, but I am doing research on my family... Anyone have data on the Crozier/Sweenie connection?
 
I would love to hear anything that anyone has...thanks, email me at (rusty.crozier at rogers.com)

On 25 November 1892 at 34 New Street, Duntocher in the parish of Old
Kilpatrick, after publication according to the forms of the Established Church of
Scotland –
Robert Crozier, sewing machine labourer, bachelor, aged 21 of Swindon Place,
Dalmuir
Son of Robert Crozier, carter deceased and Catherine Higgins (maiden surname)
AND
Agnes Sweenie, threadmill warper, spinster, aged 22 of 34 New Street,
Duntocher.
Daughter of Willliam Sweenie, fireman and Agnes Connolly (maiden surname)
Witnesses – Adam Busby and Martha Sweenie