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Title: Varney Family
Post by: marrle on Thursday 02 March 06 20:55 GMT (UK)

In 1881 The varney Family are shown living at Old Tower Cottage Sorbie, William head occupation Gamekeeper would this be a large estate if so who owned it and are there any photo's available.
Thanks Marrle.

Title: Re: Varney Family
Post by: runner on Saturday 04 March 06 20:43 GMT (UK)

Hi Marrle

I can't give you any info on an estate near Sorbie but if you key in Sorbie on   old-maps.co.uk (http://old-maps.co.uk) then move East to grid ref 245055,547014  there is a Plantation there with Tower Cottage on its south end.

I know it doesn't answer your main question but at least it gives a definite place to start looking.

Russell

Title: Re: Varney Family
Post by: Sheila Jackson on Saturday 27 January 18 15:41 GMT (UK)

Hi Marrie.
Just found your post.
I am from the Varney family and have extensively researched them. My grandmother was Agnes Jane Varney, related to virtually all the Varneys in Scotland as they originated from Buckinghamshire. Migrated to Scotland about 1850.
Let me know if you would like any info on them.
Regards, Sheila Jackson.

Title: Re: Varney Family
Post by: cir on Sunday 28 January 18 14:27 GMT (UK)

This may be of interest

http://www.clanhannay.com/concrete5/index.php/blog/sorbie-tower/