January-March 1998
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Julia Fountain
Saturday, January 3, 1998
Searching for ancestors, starting with David CURRIER, born in Leslie,
Fife County, Scotland in 1756. Immigrated to New Hampshire, USA,
prior to 1775.
Joan Elliott
Thursday, January 8, 1998
Australian descendants looking for information on Alexander WISHART,
son of Thomas WISHART & Helen NORRIE (married Crail,
Fife 28/3/1734) and his wife, Elizabeth RAMSAY, dr. of George
RAMSAY and Anna HAY (married Crail, Fife 13/9/1731.) Their
daughter Margaret WISHART married Robert KERR or CARR, Crail,
Fife c. 1802.
Their son, Robert KERR Jnr. b.26/12/1803 in Crail, Fife. He
came to Australia on the "William Rodger" in 1839,
with his wife, Helen SMAIL.
Sue Kendrick
Sunday, January 11, 1998
Seek information on William TAYLOR and his wife, Euphemia WALLACE.
They married in Kilconquhar, Fife, 12 Dec 1777. Their son, William
TAYLOR, was born 26 Jul 1781 in Carnbee Parish and Ely (Elie),
Fife, and married Jane (Jennie) PIRRIE in Edinburgh 27
Jun 1805. Other children were John TAYLOR, Margaret TAYLOR, Eupheme TAYLOR,
James TAYLOR, and Marianne TAYLOR.
Dennis Bell
Tuesday, January 13, 1998
Looking for info on the BELL family, from Largo in County
Fife. Andrew BELL was b Largo in 1846, married Margaret CLUNIE,
also from Largo. He died 1920, she d 1933. Their son Alexander
emigrated to Canada (Calgary, Alta.). He fought with Princess
Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry during WWI and died of war
wounds ca. 1930. Looking for relatives / anybody with info on the BELLS
and CLUNIES from Largo.
Dennis Bell, 3018 Vega Court, Burnaby, B.C., Canada V3J 1B3
Shirley Brand
Monday, January 26, 1998
KIRKCALDY, George Gray - Searching for my grandfather. George
Gray KIRKCALDY, born 1870- possibly they originated in Fife,
but in 1907 his parents lived in Tobermory, and he lived in Coatbridge
with his wife, Catherine Barton Robertson KIRKCALDY, and daughter
Nettie Crum KIRKCALDY b. May 3, 1902.
Clive Luke Monday, January 26, 1998
I am trying to trace my roots in Scotland, I have got back to 1783
James LUKE married and the issue was John LUKE, Harriot LUKE,
Alexander, LUKE & James LUKE all born in Dunfermline circa
1808-1810. Any help or guidance would be very much appreciated.
Tim Phillips
Friday, January 30, 1998
KILGORE/KILGOUR/ I research my geneology line of the KILGORE name
that lived in Orange Co. North Carolina in America around
1755. It is said in alot of history books that these five brothers, Charles
KILGORE, Hiram KILGORE, James KILGORE, William KILGORE, and Robert
KILGORE came from the county of Fife in Scotland. Does
anyone have anything that could help me document this line here in Fife
county?
R. Murray Leitch Monday, February 2, 1998
Seeking names of parents of Peter LEITCH (Leich) born about 1799
in Parish of Cleish, near Dunfermline, Fife.
Kim Schildwachter Thursday, February 5, 1998
We are in search of our Ancestors, Alexander FYALL (1852) of St.
Monance, Fife and any other information about the family!
Lynda Byrne Monday, February 9, 1998
MACKIE family of Kilconquhar/Elie, Fife. My 9th Grgrandfather
was Patrick MACKIE who m. Janet NICHOLSON 1652 in Ceres.
Their children Thomas MACKIE 1654, Isobell MACKIE 1657 &
David MACKIE 1669 were Chr. at Kilconquhar / Elie. David m.
Elsbeth ROGER 1668. They had 6 children. If anyone knows details
of this family or allied families, Layng, Jerveice, or Nicholson,
I would appreciate hearing from them and be happy to share what I have.
L.B
David. E. Clarke Monday, February 9, 1998
I am currently doing a family tree on my wife's ancestors and am looking
for information on Mary Jean McQUIRE, born June 20 1891, In Burnt
Island, Fife she married George BRAITHWAITE, March 21, 1913 in
Lower Largo. Five of her nine children Stanley BRAITHWAITE, Benjamin
BRAITHWAITE, George BRAITHWAITE, Vera BRAITHWAITE and Violet
BRAITHWAITE were born in the Lower Largo, Burnt Island area.
I believe she had three brothers Alec McQUIRE, Ross McQUIRE, and
Peter McQUIRE. Mary McQUIRE BRAITHWAITE immigrated to Canada
around 1928, with her family. I am trying to find information on Mary's
family father, mother and brothers, etc.
LaVerne Markart
Thursday, February 12, 1998
Thomas GIBB / Janet GRIEVE married in Markinch, Fifeshire,
1837. Among their children was my ancestor, Peter GIBB born about
1838. Thomas and family were in Markinch for 1851 census then
possibly moved to Glasgow. His son Peter GIBB was a Sgt.
in the Seaforth Highlanders and married Elizabeth HALDEN 1870
in Co. Cork, Ireland. At that time father Thomas listed as living
with occupation "engineer". Will be happy to share whatever info
I have been able to find so far.
Leo Watt Eason, II
Thursday, February 12, 1998
Fife County. Surnames are: EASON, EASSON, McKIE, WATT, ANDERSON,
BIRUL. Watt, Anderson and Birul were from Newberg.
All others -
from Dunfermline. I am searching for family history items for the
following, and their ancestors:
Thank you, in advance! Lee, in Olympia, Wa. USA.
John Morton-Allen Saturday, February 14, 1998
Searching for information regarding my grandfather James HUNTER (b
1875) at Auchterderran, Fife who married Isabella McKay MORTON
in 1898 at Ballingry, Fife. He was the son of David HUNTER
and Christina Henderson BUTTERS. He had 5 brothers - John HUNTER
(b 1869, Ballingry), George Butters HUNTER (b 1870, Auchterderran),
David HUNTER (b 1874, Auchterderran), Thomas HUNTER
(b 1880, Auchterderran) and Alexander Butters HUNTER (b 1883,
Auchterderran). James, with his wife and 3 young children
came out to Australia in 1912 to accompany his father-in-law George
MORTON, who was contracted by Metropolitan Collieries & Steamship
Co. for 2 years to work at the Helensburg Colliery in Helensburg,
New South Wales. Due to the outbreak of World War 1, and the
death of his wife Isabella in 1916, he never returned to Scotland.
Would appreciate contact from anyone researching this family line.
Amy Albin
Wednesday, February 25, 1998
I am looking for any information on my mothers paternal line. My grandfather
came to America from Lochgelly, Fife, Scotland his
name was James FRASER Jr born in 1914. His parents are James sr.
and Mary Ann INCH. There is family further back also in Dunfermline,
Fife, Scotland also. If you have any questions or comments please email
me or write me 1757 Cecil Ave. Fortuna, California 95540 or email me. Thank
you for your help.
Dr. Grace Waldrop Batson Wednesday, March 4, 1998
MICHAEL WARDROPER.. Seeking birthplace, parents and/or siblings of
this Michael WARDROPER born about 1645 in Scotland, supposedly
somewhere in Fife County. A record in Cavaliers and Pioneers
shows a William Claibourne who came with 11 persons including Micha.Wardrope,
to America, where they landed in Virginina. Michael WARDROPER
obtained land in New Kent County, married and had children. We
have been able to research at least some of the descendants of this Michael
WARDROPE to my father, Owen Alvin WALDROP. (The name changed
on records from WARDROPER to Waldrope in the 1700's.) Supposedly
Michael WARDROPER left for America from Edinburgh, but came
from Fife to take a boat in Edinburgh. The name WARDROPE/WARDROPER
supposedly came from "keeper of the king's wardrobe", which is
a sept that belongs to the Clan MacDuff. (Again in and around the
county of Fife.). Would appreciate any help or directions in helping
me find my Scottish connection, and would be happy to exchange info
with anyone looking for Wardrops/Waldrops in America.
Isobel Chiswell Thursday, March 5, 1998
William BLYTH born about 1870 place unknown married Marion STORER
born about 1870 place yet unknown, 12 April 1806 in Ceres, Fife;
'They had four children all born in Ceres; Thomas BLYTH about 1811,
John BLYTH born 31 December 1813, William BLYTH born about
1814 and Margaret BLYTH born about 1819.
Thomas BLYTH married Alison BERNARD "of Kettle" on 11 August 1833 Kembeck. Thomas and Alison had seven children all born in Dairsie; GRACE about 1836, James BLYTHunknown, Thomas BLYTH born about 1841; David BLYTH born about 1843, John Storer BLYTH born about 1844; George BLYTH born about 1847 and Walter BLYTH born unknown.
Both Thomas BLYTH and John Storer BLYTH went to Glasgow by the mid 1860's; Thomas 1881 had returned to Fifeshire, but John Storer BLYTH lived out his life in the Glasgow area. His three children eventually all came to Canada. What I would like to know is, who were the parents of William BLYTH, Marion STORER and Alison BERNARD and where were they born?
Bonnie Duff-Smith Saturday, March 14, 1998
Seeking to connect Samuel DUFF b.c. 1700-1720 to his parents. Samuel
mrd. Elizabeth STEWART between 1720 and 1744, possibly in
N. Ireland. Originally MacDUFF, Mac was dropped at some point.
Duff's were fleeing Scotland and N. Ireland in early
1700's
because of reprisals due to their political and religious beliefs. Will
gladly share/exchange extensive data with anyone desiring information on
DUFF families since 1700 in American Colonies. Thanks. Bonnie Duff-Smith,
P.O. Box 254, Judson, TEXAS 75660-0254
USA; or email me.
Lorie Sheff
Tuesday, March 17, 1998
Looking for info on my GGGGrandparents. I have info that they were born,
lived, married and possibly died in Fife county. David STUART,
b. 1773 (approx) married Elizabeth SYME, b. 1775. They had three
children: Mary STUART, b. 1808; David STUART, b. 1810; Isabel
STUART, b. 1812.
Lorie Sheff
Tuesday, March 17, 1998
Looking for info on my GGG Grandmother: Mary STUART from Largo,
FIFE, Scotland. It is said she was from the house of STUART (unconfirmed)
and that she married a Seaman named John Johnston JOSTLING
in June, 1831. This marriage was the cause of her being dis-inherited and
she was not acknowledged by her family again. Any information will be greatly
appreciated.
Connie Sunnarborg Sunday, March 22, 1998
PEDEN PEDAN PEDON PADEN, William and George. George PEDAN emigrated
to Pennsylvania in about 1813 with his son WIlliam PEDAN.
George's older son James, came to America in 1812.
Both sons were born in Ireland, but George and his wife (unknown)
were both Scotland. I believe my George PEDAN is the son of
William and Margaret (GRIEG) PEDAN of Kinghorn, Fife, Scotland.
William & Margaret were married 1763. George was the 2nd
of 5 children born to them. I am searching for George's marriage
and reason for going to Ireland and on to American. Also need verification
that this is the person I am related to.
Catherine
Monday, March 23, 1998
Would like to get in touch with Alexander KING and James KING
born in Dunfermline in 1936 and 1937 sons of Catherine and William
Reid KING, grandsons of Annabella Cowe m/s Wood, also
if there are BOYTER's from Cellerdyke I'd like to hear from
them too.
Jenni,
March 26, 1998
Trying to find information on MCLINTOCK, John William born July 26,
1832 in Kirkcaldy Scottland. I am told that his father died prior
to his birth and that his mother died while giving birth. I have hit a dead
end and need to know what his parents names were. He was sent to live with
an aunt possibly in England, and eventually became a missionary then
presbyterian Rev. in Canada. His first wife was Mary
Ann FRISKIN and second wife was Margaret ?. The Children were
James MCLINTOCK 1854, Arther MCLINTOCK 1871, Percy MCLINTOCK,
Gilbert MCLINTOCK and one daughter only known as Mrs. John BIRD.
James MCLINTOCK my great grandfather married Nancy Dell CANFIELD. Their children were Hazel MCLINTOCK, Lillian MCLINTOCK, Milo MCLINTOCK, Allan MCLINTOCK, Bruce MCLINTOCK and Robert Erin MCLINTOCK.
Robert MCLINTOCK married Laverne Blanch TESSMAN and had 6 children all living, Judy MCLINTOCK, Robert MCLINTOCK, Lawrence MCLINTOCK, Nancy MCLINTOCK, Roger MCLINTOCK and Marion MCLINTOCK. Any help that can be given would be greatly appreciated and I also have more information on this MCLINTOCK line. Please contact me, thanks.
**Note from Jackie Tromble, former county coordiantor: Sandra also sent me the following info in the hopes that it may help someone else out there. Thank you for contributing, Sandra!
Birth Certificate - Robert WALKINSHAW b. 2/7/1844 Clark St Airdrie
father James WALKINSHAW Coalminer mother M. J. MITCHELLMarriage Certificate - Marriage of Robert WALKINSHAW to Ellen BELL
(widow) 31/9/1913 at Gayfield Square Edinburgh in the presence of George MALCOM and M. J. SCOTT
Parents of Groom - James WALKINSHAW - Coalminer & **Janet WALKINSHAW nee. MITCHELL (dec)** of Church Place Keltie
Parents of Bride - John SCOTT - Coalminer & Betsy SCOTT nee.
TAYLOR of Lothians (?) 1911Birth Certificate - of girl 12/11/1883 (possibly Ellen) in Lye father John SCOTT mother Betsy SCOTT both of Dark Lane Lye Stourbridge
Death Certificate - Robert WALKINSHAW 22/6/1920 Church Place Keltie
Information? Betsy Taylor WALKINSHAW 22/7/1915 56 Adams Tce Keltie
Father - Robert WALKINSHAW Mother - Ellen WALKINSHAW nee
SCOTT