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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Ayrshire => Topic started by: Ghostbuster on Friday 10 November 06 13:43 GMT (UK)

Title: Old Cumnock
Post by: Ghostbuster on Friday 10 November 06 13:43 GMT (UK)
I am trying to find out where my ancestors may have gone to baptize their son James Hannan in 1851-52, who was down as being born in Old Cumnock, Ayrshire.  This information I got from the 1861 census, sadly a lady from the Baird museum looked at the 1851 census for this area for an entry but didn't find anything.  Could someone tell me where I can find the Roman Catholic Church that would have possibly been used for the baptism of James Hannan.  His parents were James & Margaret Hannan, both originally from Ireland.  I'd really appreciate any help!
Title: Re: Old Cumnock
Post by: LA.Blue on Friday 10 November 06 14:12 GMT (UK)
I thought the chapel was St John's but some information given here  http://www.e-ayrshire.co.uk/local/clmg/vpage.asp?s=4&p=40
Title: Re: Old Cumnock
Post by: Ghostbuster on Friday 10 November 06 14:34 GMT (UK)
Thanks for that, the only problem is that St John's was only erected in 1882 and James was baptized in 1851-52 ish, and I can not locate a near by Roman Catholic Church.

Chappie
Title: Re: Old Cumnock
Post by: LA.Blue on Friday 10 November 06 15:16 GMT (UK)
Yes I realise that but the url gives additional information of where worship took place  before then.  Hope it gives you a lead anyway
Title: Re: Old Cumnock
Post by: Ghostbuster on Friday 10 November 06 15:23 GMT (UK)
Cheers for that, I'll have a look.

Thanks

Chappie
Title: Re: Old Cumnock
Post by: grendlsmother on Friday 10 November 06 19:42 GMT (UK)
There is a Janet Hannah born to James Hannah and Margaret Ramsey - christened Dalmellington, 17 February 1852, born 12 January 1852 - no birth place given but Dalmellington is near Old Cumnock and Hannan could easily be Hannah.  No James though.  (IGI)
Title: Re: Old Cumnock
Post by: Ghostbuster on Friday 10 November 06 20:29 GMT (UK)
Thank you, I've noticed the name Hannan constantly gets misspelled, I'll look into that.