denholms in east lothian

[bryso]

hi andy,yes i am curious.remember my father saying he had relations in oldhamstocks and innerwick but unfortunately dont know what their names were.i also remember a girl who used to go to innerwick in the school holidays
and she introduced herself as a distant cousin (when i was a dj in dunbar)
never really established the connection properly as i was a teenager and not really into family history at the time.if my memory serves right her name was
Susan.any info would be really appreciated.many thanks.
                                 
                                                      bryso

[Andy D]

I have just made contact with " extended family" in Innerwick, Fife, Canada and West Lothian.  My Denholm's go back as far as 1747 in this area.  We have a "gathering" in August of this year.  I intend to post an indepth report and request for other surnames linked to me.

[Andy D]

I am tracing any links of Denholm/Denham to the following:

Blyth.
Lyal.
Nisbet.
McKenzie.
France.
Scott.
Hope.
Bisset.
Gibson.
Anderson.

James Denholm and Jean Nisbet I believe they were the parents of the Robert Denholm Below.

Robert Denholm was born 28 June 1747, he married Margaret Lyal on 12 May 1775 in Cockburnspath.

Son of the above Robert, was Robert Denholm married Jean/Jane McKenzie on 12 May 1797, Cocksburnpath.

My GGG/Grandfather John Denholm was the son of the above (one of twins his brother was James)  who married Agnes Davidson on 22 May 1829 in Oldhamstocks.

[Susie C]

Hi Andy

My gx5 grandmother was a Margaret Millar Denholm born in Innerwick (I think) in 1754.She married  a James Gibson in 1773 in Coylton. I know she was the daughter of a James Denholm and Agnes Hunter but would love to know more if she fits into your line anywhere?

[Scotsyoung]

I've just joined Rootschat and happened along your Denholm post.  My great-great grandmother was born Isabella Denholm on 26 March 1820 in Innerwick, daughter to Henry Denholm (b. 14 May 1786 Innerwick) and Margaret Fortune (b. 20 Jan 1793 in Longborough Berwick).  I have found two siblings for Isabella - Sarah (1822) and Henry (1827).  Henry Sr. father was Alexander Denholm and mother was Selkirk Bell ( wonderful name).

[tommytoronto]

does anyone have denholms that ended up in alva, stirlingshire....??

[Scotsyoung]

Do you have access to the Scotland Census?  There is one particular Denholm family and descendants in Alva from 1861 to 1901.  There are many other Denholms in Stirlingshire, some of whom were born in Dunbar.

[sheden]

Hi
Do you know if Isabella's parents were Archibald Webster born 1848 and Marion Aitchison born 1867.
Just noticed how long ago you posted soyou might already have found the North Berick Denholm's.

[Andy D]

I was emailed the following hope they help:

"Elizabeth Denholm b 1794 d 3 Jul 1873 Dunbar, EL married 9 Dec 1815 to John Henderson.  Elizabeth's father was John Denholm a farm servant.  Death info: D1873 at Westcairns? Dunbar.  Married to John Henderson, Fisherman.  Elizabeth died age 79.  Father - John Denholm, farm servant dec.  Mother - unknown.  Informant David Anderson son-in-law. Cause of death old age."
 
There was also an "Elizabeth Denham c 17 Jul 1791 at Ladykirk.  Her parents were James Denham and Eliz. Robertson"  No further info re who Eliz. might have married.
 
I found the following in 1851East Lothian Census which would tie in with the John Henderson, Fisherman, above:
 
Parish Innerwick, Enumeration District #2 Page 5 Schedule 18:
 
John Henerson Co'path             Fisherman                                      age 63  c1788
Elizabeth         Dunbar     Wife                                                              55   c1796
James             Innerwick  Son   (late seaman) Fisherman                        31   c1820
John                Innerwick   "               "                "                                 21   c1830
Mary                Innerwick  Dau   House servant                                       15   c1836