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Title: Elizabeth Burnet b 1831 Stranraer?
Post by: scots_genie on Friday 14 April 06 00:02 BST (UK)

Hi all - I'm really struggling and wonder if anyone can help.  I have an Elizabeth Burnet who gave birth to an illegitimate daughter (also Elizabeth) in 1855 in Cumbernauld.  Mother stated that she was 24 years old and born "Stranraer, Gallowayshire" but I CANNOT find a birth record for her.  Strangely, there was another birth entry on the same page - a son to Jane Burnet, age 18, also born Stranraer.  I suspect the two are related but can't find a thing.  Anyone have any Burnets or any suggestions?

Many thanks      ???

Jo

Title: Re: Elizabeth Burnet b 1831 Stranraer?
Post by: runningbear on Friday 08 December 06 17:16 GMT (UK)

hi jo, i wonder if this would be any good to you?

1861 census: new monkland

helen thomson...head...age 73...born old monkland
ellen burnet...daughter...age 30...perie winder...born stranraer
john burnet...grandson...age 10...born cumbernauld
elizabeth burnet...granddaughter...age 5...born cumbernauld


happy hunting

Joe

Title: Re: Elizabeth Burnet b 1831 Stranraer?
Post by: scots_genie on Friday 08 December 06 17:38 GMT (UK)

Hi Joe

Thanks very much for the info - I'll need to get my thinking cap  :o on and see if I can find out more about Helen.

Many thanks

Jo