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Family History
This page lists details of people who are researching family history.
If you think you may be able to help please email them directly by clicking on the "Send Message" link next to their entry.
If you are researching family history and believe that this may involve Arbroath - or the surrounding area - we can help!
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Ambrose, Linda
(nee Swankie)
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My father has been looking into our family history, but has not got very far. My grandfather was born in West Street, Arbroath and was James Cargill Swankie. He and my grandmother Helen (Nee Smith) moved down south some time in the 1920s to east of London. I'd love to get more details of the Swankie family history in Arbroath.
Location: Cheshire
Last Updated: Sunday, October 29, 2006.
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Anderson, Allan
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I am researching the Andersons of Arbroath & Saint
vigeans.John Anderson & Jean Alexander married in
May 1770 in Saint Vigeans.
David Anderson & Helen Waddell in Saint Vigeans
December 1800.
Alexander Anderson & Elizabeth Skiving Allan married 1844 Arbroath
Last Updated: Monday, December 4, 2006.
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Anderson, John
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I am trying to find out about my great-great-grandfather FRAZER ANDERSON born around 1805 in Arbroath. He was a master baker and there are family rumours that he owned (or at least worked) in a Baker's shop in Arbroath. He later moved to London as a journeyman baker and married Mary Prince from Stepney.
If anyone has any information about a Baker's shop in Arbroath or any mention of a Frazer Anderson I would be extremely grateful.
Many thanks
John Anderson
Location: Essex
Last Updated: Wednesday, November 21, 2007.
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Baker, Karen
(nee Ferency)
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HI, my grandmother (born Jeannie Webster Fettes, Daughter of John and Betsy (Mitchell) Fettes) was born in Arbroath 10 August 1881. She married Henry Drane of Gateshead, England in 1904 in Gateshead. Jean and Henry and their family emigrated from Gateshead to Detroit, Michigan, USA in 1908. Jean died in died Detroit 4 November 1959. She was sometimes called Jane.
Jean's Grandfather was James Fettes, who married Mary Ritchie. James' father was John, who married Agnes Stevens. (Agnes was the daughter of James Stevens and Elizabeth Gifford.)John's parents were John Fettes and Jean Mitchell.
Jean Webster Fettes Drane's maternal grandparents were John Mitchell and Jane (Black)Mitchell.
I have started a Fettes Club website. You need an invitation to join. If you are interested, email me and I will send you an invitation.
Would love to hear from any other people who are related or who can help me trace this line back further.
Last Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2007.
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Bateson, Beth
(nee Duncan)
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I am researching the family of John Anderson b. 16 October 1804 Abroath and Elizabeth Chalmers b.23 Sept 1804 Arbroath. Their children were
James & George (twins) B. 1826
Alexander b. 1828
William b. 1829
Isobel Dear b. 1831
Catherine b. 1833
John b. 1835
Annabella b. 1837
David Corsar B 1839
Patric (Peter) Allan b 1842
Margaret Ritchie b. 1844
Annabella m. James Webster and Margaret m. James Brown and settled in Australia. At least two of the sons also immigrated to Victoria in Australia.
I would be very interested to exchange information with anyone connected with this family. Margaret R Anderson was my gggreat grandmother who immigrated to Australia as a young woman about 1860....
Location: Melbourne australia
Last Updated: Wednesday, June 4, 2008.
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Brennan, Denise
(nee Ogg)
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I am looking for the Ogg Family from Arbroath.
Information I have is that John Ogg Married Ann Young. Their children were Henry Ogg(married Janet Wilkie),David Murray Ogg(Married Mary McDonald) and John Marshall Ogg(died at the age of 37). Many of this family are buried a St Vigeans.
Any information would be appreciated.
Location: Australia
Last Updated: Monday, January 16, 2006.
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Brewis, Thomas
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I find this site extraordinarily helpful. Thankyou for making Scotland so interesting!
I am looking for any information about George Cruickshank, my ancestor, who was minister in Arbroath 1738-48. He had five children. He went on to be minister in Kinnell. His wife died tragically in childbirth in 1751 and he died two years later. His wife was Isobel Wallace daughter of Thomas Wallace and Mary Scott. She was born in 1718. I believe the Wallaces were very much an Arbroath family - can anyone tell me about them? The children were brought up in an attic in Arbroath at great personal sacrifice and in desperate circumstances by Margaret Matthew a faithful family servant, can anyone tell me more about her?
Last Updated: Sunday, December 4, 2005.
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Brown, Shirley
(nee Hayes)
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Hi shirley here formally arbroath live in the sticks now, love it got 2 grandchildren. But still miss home but least im not as far from home as some arbroathians i guess. Get down when i can but by the time i get there its time to travel bk after a wee visit arghhhhhhhhhhhhh.
Location: Perthsire formally arbroath
Last Updated: Saturday, July 5, 2008.
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Campbell, Grant
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I am interested in tracing my ancestry. my great grand father moved from Arbroath to South Africa. Sometime between 1850 to 1900. His name was Archibald Sutherland Campbell. If anyone can help tracing back from here it would be highly appreciated. thanks
Location: South Africa
Last Updated: Saturday, April 26, 2008.
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Campbell, Ian
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I am researching the Campbell Family who emigrated from Arbroath to South Africa in 1865.
Location: South Africa
Last Updated: Wednesday, February 13, 2008.
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Cargill, Clive
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Cargill Family.*
i am trying to trace members from my family of Cargill *
whom i believe were from St Vigians parish, Auchmithie. **
i would also like to confirm the following details : - * i have a tentative link to : - *
William Ewart Cargill b,1815
who may have been married to Elizabeth Martin.
i have reason to beleive that they had 2 sons : - *
John Cargill b, 1833.
&
George Henry Cargill b, 1837. d,1866 ?
the latter being married (23.08.1858)to : -
Mary Anne Kingsbury b, 31.07.1837. d, ?
the same Mary Anne Kingsbury, is beleived to have married her husband's brother John after George's death.
John Cargill b, 23.09.1833. m,19.12.1870. d, ?
Mary Anne Kingsbury is beleived to be the daughter of : -
Henry Kingsbury & Mary Johnson m, 18.07.1831.
Mary Anne Kingsbury is also beleived to have been known as : -
Mary Anne Francis Kingsbury.
* any information and or further data would be most helpful. *
some of the other family names connected to my side of the Cargill family are as follows:- *
Regnart, *
Mean, *
Rose, *
Richardson, *
Gloyne, *
Stevens, *
Day. *
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thank you for reading this!
Location: Ipswich. UK
Last Updated: Thursday, July 31, 2008.
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Casey, Marie
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Looking for any Cant family connections from Arbroath. Especially the Henry Cant-Elizabeth Pearson family, they were married in 1883. Their children were Harry, Alfred, George, Lizzie(Crammond), Edward, William who married Davinia Fairweather, could have been more. My connection is with Ron Cant who now lives in New Zealand. Any information would be appreciated.
Last Updated: Sunday, April 16, 2006.
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Christie, Mike
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I am interested in any information regarding my Christie forebears who lived in Arbroath from at least the late 1700's (possibly much earlier) and who were nearly all flax mill workers. My paternal grandfather, George Johnston(e) Christie (b. 1884) emigrated to New Zealand (where I was born) around 1910 after his father James (b. 1857) divorced his wife Barbara (nee Finlayson) in about 1907. James' parents were James Christie (b. 1817) and Mary Fettes and they had 4 other children: Robert, Isabel, Mary Ann and Agnes. That James' parents were Robert Christie (b. ~1780 I think) and Isabell Whitelaw. Would love any more info or to hear from anyone that is descended from this line of Christie's, especially in Arbroath.
Last Updated: Thursday, April 17, 2008.
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Crowley, Jacqueline
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Hi I am compiling a family tree and following the Scottish line of
Joseph Simpson c1800, Mary Hanton c1800,
Alexander Carrie 1828 a Seaman, Elizabeth Scott c1800 all came from the St. Vigeans / Arbroath area. If anyone can give me any information about them it would be much appreciated.
Location: London NW
Last Updated: Sunday, September 24, 2006.
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Donaldson, Ev
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I was born in Dundee, emigrated to Canada in the 1960's, both sides of my tree have folks from arbroath and surrounding area's.
my 4th great grandmother Margaret Munro nee Mitchell was a tollkeeper at cairnie toll circa 1841
My grans family Carnegie's came from the area, as well as some on mum's side Knight, Fleming, Campbell, Ford, Alexander,
Evelyn Donaldson
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Last Updated: Friday, January 12, 2007.
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Doughty, Anne Marie
(nee Stormont)
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Am trying to trace Stormont family who lived at 1 The Shore, Arbroath and previous to that lived at 12 Abbott Street, 39 Ladybridge Street and 9 Anderson. The head of the house was a David Stormont who was married to Jane Cooper in Edzell on July 18th 1884 and they had 7 children, James Cooper, Jack Moir, Marjory Jane, Jessie Mina, David, Edward Cooper (Ned), Alfred McGregor (Alf).
Any information to their families would be appreciated as James Cooper was my grandad
Location: Wiltshire
Last Updated: Thursday, March 22, 2007.
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Dunnett, June
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I am trying to trace a connection with my ancestors (Stainthorp family of South Otterington/Northallerton, North Yorkshire) and the Scott family of Arbroath who were apparently cousins to my ancestors. I have little or no information except that the Scott family in question had a photographic shop in Arbroath at least in 1908. Any help offered would be gratefully received. Thank you.
Location: Somerset
Last Updated: Thursday, July 7, 2005.
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Eccles, Christine
(nee Cameron)
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Are there members of this family doing research
CAMERON David Pullar marr. CRAIG Susan. children are
William b. 1862.
Alexander b. 1864
Georgina Bowman b. 1866(1891 census ist.7. no.4 Mary St Dundee)
Mary Helen Drummond b. 1869(most desc. still in Arbroath)
David b. 1873
Robert b. 1877. All born in Edzell
David (senior) is on Arbroath census 1901 with grand daughter Susan Mitchell. at 11 St Vigean Rd. He was b.Menmuir 1840, the younger brother of my G.grandfather William Cameron b. Menmuir 1838 who arr. South Australia in 1866.
Location: South Australia
Last Updated: Tuesday, July 24, 2007.
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Edwards, Steve
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EDWARDS: Interested in Edwards family from various parts of Arbroath, especially Seaton where members of the family worked in the Blacksmith's Cottage/Smithy. Also interested in one of the daughters of John Edwards and Magdalene Watt - Agnes - who was born in Benholm in 1841, she later married a William Talbert from Dundee.
Last Updated: Friday, January 5, 2007.
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Faldon, Jennifer
(nee Greig)
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Iam researching the Ritchie family of Arbroath. George, born about 1775 married Janet Hay. He was in the Angusshire militia but was later a canvas hand loom weaver (1841 census) I'd like to trace any of his siblings; I know the names of his seven children. George's father was John Ritchie, married Jean Eaton (or Eatten) but I cannot find anything more about John or his siblings either.
Last Updated: Saturday, August 11, 2007.
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Ferrier, Roger
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We are looking for information about my grandfather, James Drummond Ferrier, born November 19, 1875 in Arbroath. He had listed his parents as James Ferrier and Bella (or Belle) Drummond Ferrier on his marriage registration to Mary Paterson Wilson who was from Grange of Conan.
Location: Alberta, Canada
Last Updated: Monday, April 25, 2005.
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Fullerton, Susan
(nee Falconer) |
Appreciate any information regarding the Falconer's - Townhead Road
Location: Scotland
Last Updated: Monday, May 15, 2006.
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Gammage, Ian
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I am looking particularly for any Tosh, Duncan, Hardie and Ogg connections. All these are related to my mother's family [Tosh]. They seem to have been mostly located in Angus and many in the Arbroath area.
Cheers, Ian
Location: Australia
Last Updated: Friday, September 29, 2006.
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Gibson, Dianne
(nee Bewick)
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My grandfather, who died in 1956 before I was born was David Cargill Stewart born in Arbroath, Scotland (date unknown but would be late 1800's or early 1900's). He came to South Africa and married Agnes Grace Phillips (date unknown) in Germiston. They had one daughter, Sheila Stewart (born 30.11.1930 and died 26.11.1984). Sheila married Kenneth Vere Bewick (born 3.9.1929 died 4.4.1994) and they had three children, Cheryl, Kevin and Dianne. Dianne married Brian Malcom Gibson (13.10.1990) and they have four children - Kelly Leigh Gibson (22.1.1992);Skye Michelle Gibson (20.3.1994);Stewart Michael Gibson (3.10.1997) and Ashleigh Rayne Gibson (11.2.2002). I am interested in finding out more details e.g. dob of my grandfather
Location: South Africa
Last Updated: Saturday, January 5, 2008.
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Gibson, Olov
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Request for family information. Can anyone inform about my ancestor William Gibson, born in Arbroath 14th of September 1742, dead, He was a shipowner and sail-maker and a deacon in the Weavers Trade, married to Isobel Neish, born 18th of August 1737, ancestor of the Maull on her mothers side, and belonging to the MacGregor clan.
Their son William Gibson (1783-1857) emigrated
to Gothenburg in Sweden in 1797 resulting in a
Gibson family in Sweden.
Yours Olov Gibson, cultural worker
Last Updated: Saturday, June 10, 2006.
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Gilbert, Joelle
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Trying to contact Mike Christie re his relatives Christie. His contact details on the website is disabled.
I am a descendant of your paternal grandfather's aunt Mrs Isabel Johnston nee Christie daughter of James Christie and Mary Christie nee Fettes.
If you wish to share information, I can be contacted at (email address removed by editor)
Kindest regards,
your third cousin once removed Joelle A.M. Gilbert
Last Updated: Sunday, May 18, 2008.
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Goodrick, Janet
(nee McLennan)
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My G.G.Grandparents James McLennan/Helen Edward left Arbroath mid 1840's, children (except James) all born Arbroath ?, Christened St Vigeans.....William b.1838, Ann b.1841,Isobelle b.1842, Helen b.1844 , Jemima Silver b.1846 and James b.1853 in Thirsk, North Yorks.....Settled in Bradford, Yorks....I would appreciate any information you may have.
Location: York, Yorkshire
Last Updated: Thursday, December 14, 2006.
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Gordon, Carol
(nee Gordon)
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My great grandfather Gordon lived in Arbroath and had a few children one which was my grandfather William Gordon.
Location: Arbroath
Last Updated: Friday, September 1, 2006.
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Gourlay, John
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I am attempting to trace the ancestors of one set of my 5th great grandparents. They were David Meffan [and all its spelling variations]c1735 and Agnes Millar c1739. They were married at Arbroath on 6/12/1759.
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Last Updated: Saturday, July 7, 2007.
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Grant, Barb
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My husband is trying to locate his family who were born in Arbroath Scotland, No one knows anything jsut where they wer born, Name Robert Grant born 1887 , Arbroath, scotland, He married Elizabeth Blades, born 1888, , I think this mans father wasRobert Grant, maybe born 1863. Can you help
Location: Canada
Last Updated: Thursday, March 22, 2007.
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Hamilton, Janette
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Seeking information on g-g grandparents, James GIBSON and Margaret WALLACE of Arbroath. James was a tailor by trade. Their daughter Elizabeth Wallace GIBSON was bn 9th Nov. 1847,Arbroath, Chr.11th Nov. 1847. Witness were Samuel Gibson, Alexander Gibson. I suspect Samuel Gibson may be James GIBSON's father who possibly married Janet GOURLEY, 13 June 1807 Arbroath and had David b. 1808, John b. 1809, James b. 1811, Janet b, 1815. Elizabeth Wallace GIBSON married James Martin STEVENS, Steward, Royal Navy,in Portsea Is. England. Their first born was named James Martin Gowley/Gourley STEVENS. The STEVENS emigrated to Cooktown, Queensland, Australia, c. 1879.
Location: Herberton, Qld. Australia
Last Updated: Monday, December 11, 2006.
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Harrison, Margaret
(nee McCulloch)
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My father played for Arbroath in the year 1933 and he played in that year against Rangers his name was Alexander McAlpine McCulloch I do not know how long he played for Arbroath as my sister
and were only babies when both my parents died and I would appreciate any information you could give me also a photograph if possible as I have no photographs of him his age would have been 21
years old
Location: Blackpool Lancashire
Last Updated: Tuesday, January 31, 2006.
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Herwin, Frank
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I am researching The Herwin family history from circa 1840+ mainly in the Nelson/Wai-iti area, but am stuck on details of a marriage of a Jenny Herwin born circa 1862 who married a William Burnett Hunt,I understand on 09/12/1878 Her brother was a George Herwin who settled in the upper Maitai in 1864.Anyone interested in the name Herwin out there ???? frank
Last Updated: Wednesday, October 18, 2006.
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Hill, Graham
(nee -)
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My great great grandfather was Capt James Hill of Arbroath. As far as we can trace (17th C)the Hill family lived in Arbroath and were probably builders and stone masons. His father,Robert Hill is burried in the Abbey grounds and was a mason on the Bell Rock Lighthouse project.
Capt Hill was born in 1815, lived with his wife Sophia (nee Robertson) and family in Ladybridge Street. James Hill was the first master of a ship which 'was built in Arbroath'called the Jane Cargill(250 tons,clipper model,barque rigged)
If anyone knows of Capt Hill and anything at all about his family I would be very very grateful.
Graham L Hill MD
Last Updated: Monday, February 26, 2007.
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Hinksman, James
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Hi searching for any Stewarts, Low, Fairweathers from Arbroath and Saint Vigeans. It has been said that some of the family went to Mexico at some point
Location: Hamilton
Last Updated: Monday, January 15, 2007.
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Hinksman, James
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Hello, wonder if anyone can help researching a Hinksman family from Arbroath names John And elspeth and david who ran a fish merchants they lived in harbour house arbroath which is now called harbour lights guest house, am also trying to find a low family from arbroath and a fairweather family with connections to this family as well, thanks
Last Updated: Friday, June 30, 2006.
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Humphreys, Roger
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KEITH - Am interested in James Keith company which was founded in 1823 and had premises in High St Arbroath. The company originally started as a plumber & gas fitters but became an International company, James Keith & Blackman, in the 1900's with premises around the UK. I think either James or George Keith was a provost of Arbroath in early 1800's. Names I am researching: James Keith/Mary Smith married 1823. George Keith/Hannah Whannel married 1826 Any photos or links to library information or local information would be very appreciated.
Location: Suffolk
Last Updated: Monday, May 28, 2007.
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Hunter, Colin
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Born 1961, married to Aileen Taylor-Hunter nee Taylor, children Kyran n Brett, moved to Arbroath in 1979 from Glasgow, work for Schlumberger. Two sisters still live in the Angus area with their family, one sister lives in Plymouth, one lives in Balmaccara.
Location: Houston
Last Updated: Friday, May 19, 2006.
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Hunt, Fraser
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May be a doonhamer but I am from Smokie stock. My Grand father was a baker in Arbroath. His name was Alexander Sorley Ramsay Bowman. I would be interested to hear from any family relations (however distant) or any one who knew my grandfather or Grandmother. My Grandmother was called Agnes Bowman (nee Bell). She died in the late 1940's. They had two children, Ramsay Bowman (recently deceased) and Helen Rosemary Hunt (nee bowman).
Thanks
Fraser
Last Updated: Tuesday, July 19, 2005.
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Ivins, Shirley
(nee Burt)
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I am trying to trace my great grandmother Jane
Ritchie, who I believe was born in Arbroath,possibly parish of Arbiriot in about
1836/38? Her fathers name was Alexander and he
was a canvas manufacturer, I assume in the Arbroath area. Any help with this would be
so greatly appreciated I have been looking for her for such a long time.
I think Jane Ritchie had a brother called James.
they both moved to London but I am not sure when.Jane married my great grandfather Henry Burt in 1861 in London and her brother James married a lady called Bridget. I just cannot find her birth in the records anywhere because I do not know her mothers name only her father as I have this on her marriage certificate. Any help with this would be gratefully received, many thanks. Shirley.
Last Updated: Tuesday, May 29, 2007.
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JACK, SCOTT
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I am trying to locate Ian Jack. He once lived in Arboath with his father Alexander Jack who passed away a number of years ago. I am a decendant of the Jack family of who many members are buried in the Abbey cemetary. Please let me know if anyone has any information.
Location: California
Last Updated: Sunday, August 12, 2007.
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Jackson, Heather
(nee Hendrickson)
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I am looking to trace my family roots from Arbroath. My Great Grandfather Oliver Jay Turner (married to Hazel Lillian turner 1904-2004) mother Isabella Calder was born to Robert Calder (Patterson) and Belle Calder. My family records show that Robert Calder (Patterson) was born in Arbroath in 1850 to a Robert Calder. Robert Calder Patterson emmigrated to the US, Iowa, around 1870-1880. This is the only information I know at this time. I would be interested in hearing from anyone that is familiar with this family. In addition, I understand that I may have some family residing in the Dundee area but our family lost the connection when my great grandmother past and have no names other than Calder and Turner.
Location: Spokane, Washington
Last Updated: Sunday, October 15, 2006.
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Johnson, Gordon
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I have a large family database, mainly Pert and Coull surnames, based on the village of Ferryden, parish of Craig, but some of the family moved to Arbroath at various times.
They were mainly fisherfolk, and intermarried with other Ferryden and Usan families. I'd be delighted to hear from anyone who has possible connections: almost every Pert in Scotland is related.
Location: Wick, Caithness
Last Updated: Friday, September 29, 2006.
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Jordan, Kimberly
(nee Young)
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I'm looking for my father I've never met. He lives in Arbroath, his name is Robert Young. He is probably in his eighties now. Please help me find any information about him. He probably retired from the National Cash Register Company.
I just want to know something...anything about my father. Please e-mail me if you know anything, this is not a hoax, I am desperately trying any avenue I can to locate him or any family I may have in Arbroath. Thank you.
Location: Indiana U.S.A.
Last Updated: Wednesday, November 28, 2007.
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Kaden, David
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I have been tracing my ancestry and discover Thomas Donald and Christian Gillavray were married Arbroath 30th Mar 1798.They had at least five children all born in Arbroath i.e. David b 1799, Ann b 1805, Alexander b 1806, John b 1807 and Thomas b 1811. David married Charlotte (don't know surname) and had at least 4 children in Arbroath, Alexander married Elizabeth Copeland and had at least 7 children in Arbroath. Thomas (my ancestor) married 1) Barbara Deuchars in Rattray, Perthshire and had 7 children born in Alyth, Rattray and Dundee 2)Margaret Cameron in Dundee and had 5 children all born Dundee. If anyone can add to this information I would be delighted to hear from them
Last Updated: Saturday, August 9, 2008.
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Lawrence, Alana
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I am researching the Lawrence family from Arbroath.
Andrew Lawrence (Ship Carpenter) was born in 1787 and married Jane (Jean) Phillip on the 13.12.1815. They appear to have had 1 girl and 5 boys. One boy was William and he married Ann Forbes Gleig Christie. William was a ship Master. They had children and one daughter Jane Ann (B14.6.1856) married Donald Lamond. They had at least 2 sons Stanley William and Andrew Lawrence Lamond. I believe the Lamonds moved to the Glasgow area.
I think Jane Phillip may have died fairly young and Andrew could have had 2 more boys to Margaret Wallace Keinloch -George born 1851 and Andrew born 1858. They probably did not even know of each other. She died 1867 at age 42. Any of this ring a bell with families in the Arbroath/ Dundee area.
Location: Australia
Last Updated: Monday, September 1, 2008.
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Lenzen, Edie
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I am interested in the following families COUTTS, FLEMING, GRANT all of which spent some time in the Arbroath area. I have records of my COUTTS family at Silver Wells farm near Arbroath from about 1851 with the birth of William Coutts my g-gfather. His father David Coutts, b. Dundee 1800, died 1868 at Silver Wells; his wife Mary Crawford died at East Kirkton 1891. My FLEMING family is Jane Fleming who married John GRANT at Abroath 25 Sep 1870. I would like to correspond with others interested in these families.
Last Updated: Thursday, April 5, 2007.
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Low, Bruce
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I am looking for information about any LOW's coming from the arbroath area - I have a few gaps to fill in, but Thomas Low b.1765 Carmyllie, is the farthest back I can get without some serious manuscript research. Most data is from the St.Vigeans parish etc. I am looking to put some 'meat' on the history and there may have been some input to the first mains water to be brought to Arbroath (not substantiated).
Will share GEDCOM or similar data to see what links there might be. Happy Hunting.
Bruce
Location: Wiltshire, UK
Last Updated: Wednesday, September 20, 2006.
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McCreary, Alan |
John HAY (b)abt 1781, Angus, married Janet DOIG (b)abt 1785, Angus -date unknown. Son John (b) 1810, Seaton. John married Margaret JOLLY abt 1829 and had 4 children in Seaton and they were christened at either St. Vigeans or Inverkeilor. The first, Mary (or Margaret)(b)1830 (d)1831. The others - John (1832), Jean (1834)and Ann (1836) emigrated with their parents to Australia, settling in Tasmania about 1840/41.
I would like to find ancestors of John (1781 and if John (1810) had any siblings? For interest, John (1810), his son (1832) and grandson (1854)were known as John Primus, Secondus and Tertius or John I, II and III.
Last Updated: Friday, August 31, 2007.
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McGean, Mina
(nee Ironside)
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I have research on the Ironside family from Arbroath and it includes the following surnames, Monro, Mitchell, Tosh, Alexander, Anderson, Fleming, Greig. If you have information, or are looking for information about these families... please contact me.
Location: Niagara Falls, Canada
Last Updated: Saturday, April 23, 2005.
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McLennan, Janet
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Looking for any information on the McLENNAN family my G.G.Grandparents James McLennan/Helen Edward left Arbroath mid 1840's, children (except James) all born Arbroath ?, Christened St Vigeans.....William b.1838, Ann b.1841,Isobelle b.1842, Helen b.1844 , Jemima Silver b.1846 and James b.1853 in Thirsk, North Yorks.....Settled in Bradford, Yorks....I would appreciate any information you may have.
Location: York, UK
Last Updated: Tuesday, January 9, 2007.
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Messick, Marcie
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I am looking for 27 Barngreen. Does anyone have any information on this location. It was where James Smith McCleish was born in 1868. I am looking for relatives. Please email me if you have any information on John McCleish, Mary McCleish (formerly Smith). Email address: marciemessick@yahoo.com. Thank you.
Last Updated: Monday, October 9, 2006.
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Millar, Daryl
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My families known history starts with my great,great grandfather John Hope Millar,born 30 oct 1824 in Arbroath.At the age of 16 he sailed for Australia from Leith in the barque George of Kircaldy.He became a very prominate man in Tasmania Aust. We think his parents were Alexander Millar & Margeret Harris or Elizabeth Samson.His siblings were Barbara, Jane, Sarah, Alexander, William, David, James, Anne and Charles. We also believe Sarah married David Clark in1859 who had a son David Clark born 1865 in Arbroath.Also Anne married John corrie in St Vegeans in 1862. If anyone can help with further information or put us in contact with any relative of our family it would be appreciated.
I will be in Arbroath in May 2007. Please help
Last Updated: Friday, March 9, 2007.
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Miller, David
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I am trying to trace the family of my great grandmother, Isabella Gordon, born Arbroath about 1835, married James Miller, born 1830, who was brought up at the Myres, near Denny and St Ninans, Stirlingshire. Emigrated to Auckland, New Zealand, on the 'Ganges' in October 1863 with children David 8, Isabella 6 and Martha 2.
Location: New Zealand
Last Updated: Sunday, June 8, 2008.
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Morgan, Mary
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I have come across the following information while searching on www.familysearch.org
MARGARET STUART [Morrow] b. 1760
Female Family
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Marriages:
Spouse: GEORGE STUART Family b. 1760
Marriage: 22 APR 1791 Saint Vigeans, Angus, Scotland
Somehow along the way the spelling changed to Stewart. If anyone has any information, help or suggestions that would help us find either George or Margaret (sometimes spelled Margarett) I would be very grateful.
This is the first link to Scotland that seems to fit our dates.
Thank you
Mary Grace Morgan (nee Stewart)
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Location: Canada
Last Updated: Thursday, May 19, 2005.
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Mossman, Jean
(nee Weir)
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I am trying to trace my fathers family tree. He
was born Edward Allen Weir at Addison Place Arbroath on 26-9-1906. He came to Australia in 1922 I think and died in Sydney Australia on 20-2-1985. His father was a joiner called James Allen Weir and his mother was Annie Robertson who
were Married on 9-4-1906 at Arbroath. My father
had 3 younger sisters Evelyn,Gertrude and Hilda.
If anyone can help me with any information I will
be very greatful.
Location: Rossmore NSW Australia
Last Updated: Saturday, March 29, 2008.
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Nakashima, Vivian
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I am researching my Cargill roots from Arbroath. My grandfather was Thomas Cargill b. Oct 1,1898? d. Feb 17, 1960. He was one of nine children:James b. 1894?,Helen (Nell), Margaret, Tom (my grandpa), Rob, David, Norman, Isabella, Duncan. They lived on Union St. He was a plumber. He married Annabella Bruce Carr (she worked in textile factory) They visited Canada. They had three children: Annie Bruce Webb (nee Cargill) Constance Rooney (nee Cargill) David Bruce Cargill (goes by Bruce) & he still lives in Arbroath. They owned a row of cottages in Arbroath on Ogilvy Place. Any info would be truly appreciated.
Last Updated: Friday, February 22, 2008.
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Peckham, Ina
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BRUCE William Kennedy was my grandfather. He married WESTON Helen Rae. My father was BRUCE William Kennedy and he had 1 brother Alec and 1 sister Ina. My father William Kennedy BRUCE was born in Arbroath and emigrated to Australia in the early 1900s. My last relative that I was aware of was Ina who married Andrew Watt and was living in Brechin Road. Please respond with any info if you know anything. I am coming to Arbroath next year to try to do some research myself.
Location: Western Australia
Last Updated: Monday, February 19, 2007.
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Petrie, David
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Researching the following Petrie relatives:
David Petrie b. 3 Sep 1804 (ch. 25 Dec 1804) Drumhendrie, Parish of Fettercairn, Kincardineshire, Scotland m(1). Mary Steele 'Peebles' 12 Jun 1830 St. Cyrus Parish, Kincardineshire, Scotland d. 23 Jul 1877 at 3:05 AM (age 73 years 11 months) Braefoot, Carnoustie, Barry, Angus, Scotland. Mary (Steele) Petrie b. Abt. 1804 Angus, Scotland d. Bef. 1846 St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland bur. St. Vigeans, near Arbroath, Scotland.
James Petrie b. 6 Nov 1841 County Forfar, St. Vigeans Parish 'Peebles', Arbroath, Scotland m. Sarah Ray 18 Jul 1869 Church of St. John, Parish of Liverpool, Lancaster County, Liverpool, England.
Last Updated: Wednesday, May 14, 2008.
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Phillips, David
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I have an ancestor a George Clark a farmer in Panbride who married a Matilda Burns who had a daughter Matilda Clark born in 1792 and from then on the family tree is fairly detailed.
Evidently George Clark's tenancy provides leads to earlier generations however I have yet to pursue the matter. I seem to have ancestors throughout Coupar Angus, Kirriemuir, Inverkeillour and Arbroath.
Location: Edinburgh
Last Updated: Tuesday, April 8, 2008.
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Ramsay, Neil
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My father, james sibbald ramsay, was born in arbroath on 24th november 1909. his father was arthur alexander ramsay. mother was bella carrie ramsay (nee buick). their address was 2 cairnie place. they emigrated to australia in the mid 1900's. i am looking for any family members that may still live in arbroath.
regards,
neil ramsay
Location: Australia
Last Updated: Tuesday, April 19, 2005.
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Renny, Andrea
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I am researching the Renny family.
I would like to find the parents of Alexander Renny:
My grandfather was Alexander Renny born in
1894 (or 92) in Arbroath, Scotland. He lived at 14 West Keptie, Arbroath, married
Anne Walker and moved to the US.
Alexander Renny's siblings were:
1. Annie Renny (Robbie - married name).
2. Jean Renny
3. William Renny
4. Hugh Anderson Renny. Born about 1886. Married a lady named Isabelle and had at
least three girls: Helen Jenkins Renny, b. 1912; Margaret Garrie Renny, b. 1915;
and Beatrice Renny, b. 1917.
5. Charles Baird Renny May 23, 1888 in Arbroath. Apparently a phenomenal football
(soccer) player and he served in the Black Watch Regiment in the British Army. they
moved to Canada in 1917
6. Williamina 'Minnie' Renny. Born 1891. Appears to have married Henry
Fairweather and had two children that we know of: Jean was born 1911 and Thelma
was born in 1924. We don't know what became of them.
Location: Monterey, CA, USA
Last Updated: Friday, October 12, 2007.
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Renny, Charles
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To: Andrea Renny, looking for parents of Alexeander Renny.
I can't help you with the parents, but my grandfather was Charles Baird Renny, a football player who served with the Black Watch and emigrated to Canada. My father was Hugh Anderson Renny and during WW II he visited relatives in or around Arbroath. He never went back and I never found out who the were. I have limited information about my grandfather and his family, but it would appear that we are relatives looking for the same information. If possible would you share with me what you have found?? I'm afraid that I don't have much to share in return, but can help with a bit of what went on in Canada.
Charles B. Renny
Location: Canada
Last Updated: Monday, May 26, 2008.
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Ritchie, Alec
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Hello - my Grandmother was Agnes Cargill, born in Arbroath in 1904. Married William Roberts Ritchie and moved the USA (Chicago) in the '20s. They had two sons, William David (b. 1932) and Allan (b. 1936?). Son William (my father) currently resides in Huntington Beach, California. Son Allan resides in Spokane, Washington. Robert Ritchie passed on in 1971. Agnes passed on in 1984, in Huntington Beach California. Would welcome any messages from the decendants of Agnes Cargill's family, having had many siblings, one of which I believe was named Margaret.
God Bless,
Alec Ritchie
Last Updated: Friday, May 5, 2006.
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Ritchie, Brian
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Brian Ritchie 1943 I would like to trace my cousins born in Angus.My father David Ritchie born in Arbroath lived in Barngreen born 1909,had two brothers and a sister.Bob emigrated to america,the other brothers name Jim was a postman outside Arbroath,the sister Annie Ritchie had a daughter Olive Ritchie,Annie then married Sandy White and took his name.They lived in Barngreen until it was demolished,they then moved to Horologue Hill.I would also like know the whereabouts of a family friend Margaret Cargill who lived in Seagate until a few years ago.
Location: Bli bli queensland
Last Updated: Monday, July 14, 2008.
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Ritchie, Don
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Hi I am researching my RITCHIE ancestors. My John Ritchie m. Ann Petrie. Both b. 1780`s. Their children were: William, Barbara W, David M,James, John and Margaret. All b. St Vigeans 1813/1820`s
I would love to hear about any connection.
Don Massachusetts USA
Location: Angus/Arbroath area
Last Updated: Saturday, August 4, 2007.
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Roberts, Eleanor
(nee Coppen)
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On the 1851 Census for Camberwell it is shown that a James Ritchie was born in Arbroath in 1789. His occupation was a Master Baker, he was married to Maria who was born in Shoreditch.
Last Updated: Saturday, July 15, 2006.
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Robertson, James
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I am researching my family history and seeking information on Jimima Burnett. She was born 1874 at 8 Ann street Arbroath.Married Peter Hood (shoe maker) at St. Ninians Church John St. Arbroath 25th Jan.1895. They had ten children including a daughter named Cora who left to live in the United States. Thanks for any help. Jim.
Location: Arbroath
Last Updated: Friday, June 2, 2006.
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Smith, Alisdair
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Looking for help! Been trying to get some definite information on family history as I'm trying to find what tartan is suitable for my new kilt! From what information I can get from my father who was born and raised in Arbroath I gather a Stewart tartan is suitable but apparently there is some Chattan link - can anyone substantiate this? My claim to fame is also that my grandmother was pictured in Wir ither bookie o' the toon of Arbroath (I hope I got that right!) with a mangle/washing machine:)
Location: North Wales
Last Updated: Friday, February 3, 2006.
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Smith, Nancy
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My father's parents emigrated from Arbroath in the early 1900's to America. My father was born in Arbroath in 1914. My granfather's name was George Marr Smith and my grandmother's name was Jessie Fettes. My grandmother's mother had 22 children and lived at 51 St. Mary's Street.
Please contact me if you have any information about my grand parents.
Last Updated: Saturday, July 26, 2008.
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Spink, James
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My name is James Spink, my family originated from Arbroath, my career Mike is helping me research my family history so please copy all emails to him, he will do all the replies for me.
I have a SPINK that was a pilot and spirits dealer that may have been involved in the BellRock light house construction and rescue around 1811.
I have a website at http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/s/p/i/James-Spink/index.html
I look forward to hearing from any distant cousins.
James. (Now in Devon)
Last Updated: Thursday, October 19, 2006.
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Swankee/Swankie Descendant, Michelle
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I am the grand-daughter of MARGARET LARKIN (nee SWANKEE/SWANKIE) seeking information on any relatives we may have living in Scotland.
My Grandmother was born in ARBROATH, Scotland on the 29th October 1915 and emmigrated to Australia when she was about 11 I believe. She passed away in 1985...very sadly missed, even after all these years.
I believe she had a brother named William, born on her 2nd birthday and a sister named Jessie.
Any information, newspaper clippings featuring her, photos, contact from those who knew her (or knew of her) etc would be greatly appreciated. Thank you kindly.
Michelle
Location: Perth, Australia
Last Updated: Sunday, August 17, 2008.
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Taylor , Richard
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My family are from Arbroath last name Cargill. My grandfather's name was Isic Cargill and his wife Rose they had 4 children 2 boys and 2 girls they moved to Canada in the 60's. I would love it if anyone still there remembers my grandparents and would e-mail me or if there are any Cargills there that might be related to me. Thank you.
Richard.
Location: Canada
Last Updated: Thursday, June 30, 2005.
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Thomson, Scott
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Looking for living relatives in the Arbroath area. My great-grandfather, John Thomson, was born there in 1834. Married Louisa Waddell in Sunderland, U.K., and came to the U.S. (Chicago, Ill., and then Janesville, Wis.) in 1855. He died in 1862, when my grandfather was six. John Thomson's father was James Thomson, a 'merchant tailor' in Arbroath; his mother was Helen (Thomson) Thomson. James and Helen (Thomson) Thomson had the following children; William (b. abt. 1826), James (b. abt. 1828), John, Jane (b. abt 1836), Helen (b. abt. 1836). William and Helen purportedly came to the U.S. also, but don't know if they remained, and if so, where.
After Helen died (before 1841), James married Agnes Findlay (they had no children), then Mary Mason (or Manson?) (b. abt. 1823). James and Mary had three children: George Black Thomson (b. abt 1852, d. 24 Dec 1932, m. Isabella Walker), Elizabeth (b. abt 1853, m. Collins?) and Alexander Matthew (b. abt 1855).
My great-grandfather loaned money that his father had loaned to him, to a cousin who traveled to America on the same ship. Because of his early death (by drowning), the connection to the family in Scotland was lost; John Thomson was posthumously disinherited by his father, apparently because of the debt that was not repaid.
I and my family will be coming to Scotland in August 2008 for the Clan MacThomas Gathering in Glenshee, after which we will go to Arbroath and area so I can do research. Descendants of any of the individuals mentioned above can contact me at mchomie@triwest.net, or by mail at P.O. Box 311, Whitehall, WI 54773
Location: Wisconsin, U.S.A.
Last Updated: Friday, July 11, 2008.
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Underwood, Valerie
(nee Armstrong)
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I am seeking info re my Great Aunt Alice Maud Riley.
She was a servant at 6 Alexandra Place, Arbroath in
the 1901 Census. Is there anyone who can tell me if
she perhaps married a local man, or perhaps died in
Arbroath. She may be in a local family tree. She was
born in Greenwich, England in 1880. I think one
way or another that she stayed in Scotland because I
have met all the other Great`Aunts but not her.
Would be so grateful for any help with regards this.
Thank you, Valerie.
Location: Plympton, Devon
Last Updated: Monday, October 8, 2007.
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Waltz, Amy
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Searching for connections in Arbroath. Is anyone related to these people? Alfred Cargill, son of George Cargill & Ann Petrie Menmuir, born 1878, emigrated to US in 1920's. His wife was Isobella Craigie Boath, daughter of George
Menmuir Boath & Ann Gordon Hogg, born 2 May 1878. Alfred and Isobella Cargill lived on Ponderlaw Lane prior to going first to Guelph, Ontario, back to Arbroath, then on to Philadelphia, PA.
I would love to hear from anyone familiar with this family (my great-grandparents).
Location: Pennsylvania, US
Last Updated: Friday, July 29, 2005.
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Watt, Jeffrey
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Hi I am looking for any information regarding my parents, James Watt son of Elise Watt/Renee, and my mother Kathleen Watt nee DeVecchis daughter of Joseph and Catharine DeVecchis. I know that at some point they lived in St Leonard’s Street. My mother had a brother Brian who moved to Cheshire and a sister Daureen who married Jim Thompson who still live in Arbroath (Culloden Crescent I think) at this time I am particularly interested about info regarding the DeVecchis family and where they originated from.
Location: Arbroath
Last Updated: Sunday, January 14, 2007.
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Whittaker, Margaret
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Looking for relatives of Mary Florence Gibson , daughter of Margaret Ironside and George Gibson, Mary is one of 5 Children, George b. 1912,
Rita b. 1914, Violet b. 1916, Mary b. 1918 and Betty b.1920. All are deceased now but Mary. We have Reid, Ironside, Anderson, Gibson, Bell, Alexander, Sherriff, Tocher, Gourlay in the family. My mom and myself have been to Arbroath many times in the last 25 years, but mom (Mary) is unable to travel anymore. If you know of someone or are someone that could be from her family please get in touch with me, thank you , Margaret
Location: Ontario, Canada
Last Updated: Monday, February 4, 2008.
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Williams, Helen
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FAIRWEATHER John Fairweather and Mary WALKER married 1815 in parish of Arboath. Had 9 children. Had a daughter Margaret in Ferguston and she was baptised 1821 at StVigeans. Margaret married Alexander Ritchie and came to Australia.
Last Updated: Sunday, December 24, 2006.
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Williams, Rosemary
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My ancestor was James Shanks born in Arbroath in 1819, son of John Shanks and Margaret Slorach. I would be interested in contacting any current Shanks family members in the area. I will be visiting Arbroath in June 2005.
Location: Victoria Australia
Last Updated: Saturday, May 7, 2005.
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Wilson, Donald
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An update on my query re: Mundin Family in Arbroath.
Henrietta Spence Mundin married Moffat Scott Mann in 1908
Maggie Scott Spence Mundin died a spinster 1958
David Spence Mundin married Williamina Barnett 1912 and died in WW 1 1916
Sarah Ann Spence Mundin married James Richardson 1914 and died 1961 Lochore, Fife
Arthur Spence Mundin married Sarah Stewart Pollock in 1926 died 1970
Grace Rathbone Pearson Mundin married John Fotheringham 1925 died 1978
Elizabeth Pearson Mundin married Thomas Harper 1931, died 1991 in Lochore, Fife
Any info or insight into this family would be most appreciative.
Location: Sarnia Ontario Canada
Last Updated: Wednesday, March 26, 2008.
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Last Updated: Tuesday, September 2, 2008.
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