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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => East Lothian (Haddingtonshire) => Topic started by: scots_genie on Thursday 20 July 06 23:16 BST (UK)
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I have a copy of "East Lothian Westernmost Parishes Monumental Inscriptions" by Alison Mitchell, Sheila Duffy & Conrad W Nystrom if anyone wants a lookup - it covers Tranent, Seton Chapel, Prestonpans churchyard, Prestonpans West and Ormiston Old (West Byres).
Jo
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Have found needed to look at different spellings.
Have found family under Roane/Roan not Rhone.
Have some dates of deaths but dont know where buried yet.
My research is for Inveresk/Musselburgh area, not sure whether this is in the area you say for Burials.
Please contact if it is as would be interested to see if i could find some of distant family.
Thanks rainy :)
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Hi - the MI book doesn't include Inveresk which I think is in Midlothian. It covers Tranent churchyard, Seton Chapel, Prestonpans (incl P West) and Ormiston old churchyard. Sorry I can't be of help on this occasion :)
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Do you have anything on births
Robert Stark born 12.10.1826
He was married at Whittingehame Hoddington (Haddington ) to Elizabeth Pringle 1847 /48
Elizabeth
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Hi Elizabeth
Sorry - I don't have any info on births and the MI book doesn't cover Haddington. St Mary's in Haddington has a website with a list of names on it (Google and you'll find it no problem) and by coincidence I have Pringles from Haddington in my tree - perhaps we're related :)
Jo
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Well Well Well
Last week another relative of mine contacted me through rootschat , He mailed me and I have posted lots to him
This is on my mums side
Also I am in contact with another relative of Robert Starks
through R T
Now i have Elizabeth Pringle daughter of William and Isobel King if that is of your side
Thanks for your reply
Elizabeth
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Jo,
I got a PM from my relative letting me know I had the wrong Elizabeth Pringle I had picked this one up when I first started to make my family tree
I'm glad about that
I now have her correct DOB April 22 1827 M Robert Stark
Died 23.6.1906
Elizabeth
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Hi Elizabeth
The Pringles connect to my line via Helen Pringle b 1777 who m James Forrest. Helen's parents were Thomas Pringle (d 1830 Haddington) and Isabel Knox (d 1820 Haddington). There's a headstone at St Mary's which mentions Thomas late provost of Haddington, Isobel and children William, Thomas, Janet and George. If I discover any Elizabeth Pringles in the family I'll PM you.
Jo
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I have a copy of "East Lothian Westernmost Parishes Monumental Inscriptions" by Alison Mitchell, Sheila Duffy & Conrad W Nystrom if anyone wants a lookup - it covers Tranent, Seton Chapel, Prestonpans churchyard, Prestonpans West and Ormiston Old (West Byres).
Jo
Hi Jo,
Is the surname Marshall mentioned? I am researching a number of Marshall generations who were shoemakers from Prestonpans.
Thanks,
Steve
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Hi Steve
there's only one Marshall in the book - buried in Tranent:
obelisk by George Johnston from Australia in memory of Helen Donaldson 8.1.1847 (57), brother James drowned under distressing circumstances near the Bass Rock 29.6.1864 (47), father Peter Johnston 29.3.1874 (84). His end was Peace. Jane Marshall 21.10.1890 (64), husband Robert Johnston. Verse.
south side - In mem of my bro John Johnston 13.9.1874 (57). Our father Robert Johnston 29.3.1898 (82)
north side - In mem of Margaret Hay 19.3.1877 (67) 2nd wife of Peter Johnston. Also Peter Johnston 4.9.1899 (25) cut short a life of singular promise in his profession as a stockbroker at Edinburgh and in his helpful service to the people of Cockenzie, father Thomas Johnston, Elcho Place, Cockenzie. Eulogy.
Hope this helps
Jo
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Thanks Jo
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Thanks Jo
Elizabeth
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I have a copy of "East Lothian Westernmost Parishes Monumental Inscriptions" by Alison Mitchell, Sheila Duffy & Conrad W Nystrom if anyone wants a lookup - it covers Tranent, Seton Chapel, Prestonpans churchyard, Prestonpans West and Ormiston Old (West Byres).
Jo
Hello Jo,
I was wondering if there were MI's for my 4x great grandparents, John McLeod b c1792, died 10 Feb 1867 Prestonpans and Ann McLeod (nee Thomson) born c1796 and died c1840 Prestonpans.
Regards,
Margaret
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Hi Margaret - I'm sorry, there's no mention of either in Prestonpans Churchyard (still the current church) or Prestonpans West where there was a possibly medieval church, according to the book.
Jo
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Thankyou Jo for your time.
Warm regards.
Margaret :)
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please can you do a check for a James Stevenson, b1793 and died between 1835-1841 in Tranent. I would be very grateful. Patmel
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Hi,
I would like to take you up on your offer too.#Could you possibly find out if there are any Neill's.
I know they were born in the Pans c. 1790 onwards.
Also Chalmers .
Thanks in anticipation.
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How easy is it to look-up JOHNSTON in Tranent and Prestonpans?
Don't want to cause unnecessary work for you .
Is there somehwere I can find data??? Internet , Books etc
Tricia
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Hi Jo
I should have also said I saw the Johnston you posted
Re: Links: East Lothian Burials
« Reply #9 on: Saturday 28 April 07 09:38 BST (UK) »
Thanks
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Hi
I am looking for MI's for the Walker family, they were n the Port Seton, Tranent, Cockenzie area. Other names connected are Craig and Johnstone
Best wishes
Dot Hicks
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Hi Dot
Saw you listed Johnstone.
I am searching Johnston in Tranent and Prestonpans from 1600s.
Happy to share/compare
Tricia
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Hello Jo,
Not sure whether you're still monitoring this thread or not.
If you are, I wonder if you might have a peek to see if you can find any Frater (or Fratter) family members who lived in Meadowmill, Tranent. I know at least 2 of the kids died in tragic circumstances in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, but they may have been buried back in Tranent.
Thank you,
Gordon.
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Hi:
I'd be interested in any references to the ROSEBERRY (can be spelt various ways) name in the Athelstaneford/Haddington area - not sure if that comes under your area?
Thank you, Linda
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If the look-up offer is still open, please tell me if John Thomas Hay and Christina Anderson are buried at Prestonpans, Cockenzie or Tranent. I believe they may have died during an epidemic of cholera around 1830.
Thank you in advance.
Barbara
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Hi,
If you are still doing look-ups would you mind looking for any Prydes/Prides,
Moffats, Selkirk, Thomson or Millars?
Thank you so much,
Elaine
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Hello
Are you still doing Look ups?
If you are would you please look up Souness at Ormiston.
Thank You very much
McCubbin.
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Do you have any Learmonth, Learmond or Learmont in Tranent, Seton, Prestonpans?
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Jo
If you are still offering to do look ups I would be interested in any Simpson's or Punton/Ponton's in Ormiston.
Cheers
MA
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Hi Jo if you are still doing the lookups
I am interested in Kings Prydes Inglis and Skirven
Many thanks for your time Cheers KateNZ ;D
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Hello Jo, are you still available for look ups. Have learnt a little more of the ROAN/Roane family since last on site. I know they were also in East Lothian as well as Mid-Lothian.
They were Catholic if that is a help.
any information you may be able to find would be very appreciated.
Thanks Rainy ;) ;) :)
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Could you check to see if there is there a Mary Muir married to John Benn, she died in Tranent 1905
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Hi
If poss could you check for
Jean Bertram nee Burnside died 1860 ,Elphinston,Tranent
William Burnside died 1887,Elphinston,Tranent
Janet Turner nee Nairn Leishman died 1973,Tranent.
much appreciated.
Fiona
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My research is for Inveresk, not sure whether this is in the area you say for Burials.
Please contact if it is as would be interested to see if i could find some of distant family.
Thanks rainy :)
Have since found a marriage for my Roane's/Rhone/Roan/Rowe etc in Haddington-William, Portobello - Thomas, Sarah Campbell nee Roane - Canongate.
Is there a possiblity that some may have died in East Lothian/?
Thank you , Rainy
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Hi i hope im in the right place here haha !
erm there wouldnt be any Montgomery/halliday/possibly even Amos names in the MI?
David montgomery is my gggg grandfather and he married a Margret Halliday
Thanks for your generosity and time!
Andrew McAdam
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Could you possibly look for the name Aitchison, Acheson, Achesoune and any other variation please. They were scattered around Scotland.
Thank you.
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could you check for the surname Marr in Prestonpans.
thanks,
Siobhan
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I have a copy of "East Lothian Westernmost Parishes Monumental Inscriptions" by Alison Mitchell, Sheila Duffy & Conrad W Nystrom if anyone wants a lookup - it covers Tranent, Seton Chapel, Prestonpans churchyard, Prestonpans West and Ormiston Old (West Byres).
Jo
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I have a copy of "East Lothian Westernmost Parishes Monumental Inscriptions" by Alison Mitchell, Sheila Duffy & Conrad W Nystrom if anyone wants a lookup - it covers Tranent, Seton Chapel, Prestonpans churchyard, Prestonpans West and Ormiston Old (West Byres).
Jo
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Hi ......Could you please check the Mi's for Prestonpans re. Janet Greenfield Clark (nee Watt) died September 1861 or her parents Alexander Watt/Janet (nee Thomson.
Oyama
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OOPs!!!!!!!!! I just joined and note I made a couple of errors in trying to send my query - ended up sending the East Lothian MI's hope they can be removed.
Sorry
Oyama
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Hello Jo,
I was wondering if there were MI's for my 4x great grandparents, John McLeod b c1792, died 10 Feb 1867 Prestonpans and Ann McLeod (nee Thomson) born c1796 and died c1840 Prestonpans.
Regards,
Margaret
Dear Margaret
Visited yesterday, there are 2 marker stones with "J McL" on them. these were in amongst graves dated around 1860. The grave next to these is for the 'Traill' family. Interestingly David's son Sinclair was married to Elizabeth Johnstone, her mother was Elizabeth Traill.
I don't know why there were 2 stones. There may be 2 plots, perhaps my question below answers this.
Can you confirm that John's father was a John McLeod Married to Mary Fraser. They Were from Inveresk and and a son William in 1790. They were married in North Leith in 1787.
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My great-grandmother Helen Johnson b. 1871 emigrated from Prestonpans to Brisbane, Queensland, Australia when she was about 4-5 years old (1875), with her parents and siblings.
Her grand-parents were John YOUNG and Catherine (nee LANCY), They resided (1861 & 1871) at Morrishaven/Dolphingstone Old Toll House, Prestonpans. The other grandparents were Richard and Alison JOHNSON (b. c1801) who resided (1841) at Stobhill Engine, Cockpen, Midlothian - by 1861, Richard was residing with son Robert at Morrisonshaven.
Wondering whether you have an entry in MI for these people?
Thanks,
Brenda
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Hello there,
I too am looking for John McLeod b 1792 d 1867 and Ann McLeod b 1796, d 1840.
Margaret and Colin
Surely we must all be related! They are my husband's ?x grandparents via Robert McLeod. Please contact me if possible. I have just joined so am not sure how to get in touch.
All the best,
Sue
Hello Jo,
I was wondering if there were MI's for my 4x great grandparents, John McLeod b c1792, died 10 Feb 1867 Prestonpans and Ann McLeod (nee Thomson) born c1796 and died c1840 Prestonpans.
Regards,
Margaret
Dear Margaret
I am interested in the above enquiry I believe these are also my grandparents via Sinclair, David, and George. I have not much research but am willing to help if I can from Edinburgh.
Best regards
Colin
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Dear Margaret
Visited yesterday, there are 2 marker stones with "J McL" on them. these were in amongst graves dated around 1860. The grave next to these is for the 'Traill' family. Interestingly David's son Sinclair was married to Elizabeth Johnstone, her mother was Elizabeth Traill.
I don't know why there were 2 stones. There may be 2 plots, perhaps my question below answers this.
Can you confirm that John's father was a John McLeod Married to Mary Fraser. They Were from Inveresk and and a son William in 1790. They were married in North Leith in 1787.
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Welcome to rootschat both of you
You will be able to contact each other by PM after you have made 3 postings to rootschat
happy hunting
Elizabeth
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I have a copy of "East Lothian Westernmost Parishes Monumental Inscriptions" by Alison Mitchell, Sheila Duffy & Conrad W Nystrom if anyone wants a lookup - it covers Tranent, Seton Chapel, Prestonpans churchyard, Prestonpans West and Ormiston Old (West Byres).
Jo
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There are 2 marker stones in Tranent churchyard with 'J McL' on them I am keen to know if these are for John McLeod who died 1867. Can your listing shed any light on this? Also interested in why there are 2 stones, is it that there are 2 plots?
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I have a copy of "East Lothian Westernmost Parishes Monumental Inscriptions" by Alison Mitchell, Sheila Duffy & Conrad W Nystrom if anyone wants a lookup - it covers Tranent, Seton Chapel, Prestonpans churchyard, Prestonpans West and Ormiston Old (West Byres).
Jo
Hello Jo,
I was wondering if there were MI's for my 4x great grandparents, John McLeod b c1792, died 10 Feb 1867 Prestonpans and Ann McLeod (nee Thomson) born c1796 and died c1840 Prestonpans.
Regards,
Dear Margaret
Visited yesterday, there are 2 marker stones with "J McL" on them. these were in amongst graves dated around 1860. The grave next to these is for the 'Traill' family. Interestingly David's son Sinclair was married to Elizabeth Johnstone, her mother was Elizabeth Traill.
I don't know why there were 2 stones. There may be 2 plots, perhaps my question below answers this.
Can you confirm that John's father was a John McLeod Married to Mary Fraser. They Were from Inveresk and and a son William in 1790. They were married in North Leith in 1787.
Margaret
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Colin
I have long since suspected that these are indeed the parents of Alexander, Sinclair, George, John and William but have been unable to find documentation. I have tried many times to go through the naming pattern to see if I could come up with anything. My husband's mother and aunt, who were born in Edinburgh have sworn that the family originated from the Isle of Skye. I have yet to find the connection, but suspect that it may begin with John/Mary having migrated from there. I don't suppose the J McL had any dates on them?
Dear Margaret
Visited yesterday, there are 2 marker stones with "J McL" on them. these were in amongst graves dated around 1860. The grave next to these is for the 'Traill' family. Interestingly David's son Sinclair was married to Elizabeth Johnstone, her mother was Elizabeth Traill.
I don't know why there were 2 stones. There may be 2 plots, perhaps my question below answers this.
Can you confirm that John's father was a John McLeod Married to Mary Fraser. They Were from Inveresk and and a son William in 1790. They were married in North Leith in 1787.
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Also, did you see any other McLeods there?
Sue
Dear Margaret
Visited yesterday, there are 2 marker stones with "J McL" on them. these were in amongst graves dated around 1860. The grave next to these is for the 'Traill' family. Interestingly David's son Sinclair was married to Elizabeth Johnstone, her mother was Elizabeth Traill.
I don't know why there were 2 stones. There may be 2 plots, perhaps my question below answers this.
Can you confirm that John's father was a John McLeod Married to Mary Fraser. They Were from Inveresk and and a son William in 1790. They were married in North Leith in 1787.
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Hi Colin
I sent a PM to your earlier today. Hope that you receive it OK!
Regards
Joanne
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no message
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Also, did you see any other McLeods there?
Sue
No but we didn't cover the whole site yet, there are no dates on the stones only the letters.
See attached for pic of White horse close where John stayed at the time of his marriage, more pics are on the net.
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Dear Margaret
Visited yesterday, there are 2 marker stones with "J McL" on them. these were in amongst graves dated around 1860. The grave next to these is for the 'Traill' family. Interestingly David's son Sinclair was married to Elizabeth Johnstone, her mother was Elizabeth Traill.
I don't know why there were 2 stones. There may be 2 plots, perhaps my question below answers this. Can you confirm that John's father was a John McLeod Married to Mary Fraser. They Were from Inveresk and and a son William in 1790. They were married in North Leith in 1787.
Moderator comment: ScotlandsPeople images are copyright and may not be posted here.
please delete image posted as it may be a copyright issue. It is freely available to view on many websites, contemporary photos are also available.
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Hi there,
Any chance of looking up the Mack family in Tranent - esp Alexander (b 1812) and his wife Sally Wood (b1810) his father Thomas Mack & mother Jean Craig, and Sally Wood's dad Archibald Wood(b 1774), & mother Jean Brown(b 1778)
:) Appreciated!
Janet
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Looking for my GGG Grandfather Thomas Ewart, passed January 28, 1818. Wife Janet Clark
Thank You, Todd Ewart
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Dear Margaret
Visited yesterday, there are 2 marker stones with "J McL" on them. these were in amongst graves dated around 1860. The grave next to these is for the 'Traill' family. Interestingly David's son Sinclair was married to Elizabeth Johnstone, her mother was Elizabeth Traill.
I don't know why there were 2 stones. There may be 2 plots, perhaps my question below answers this.
Can you confirm that John's father was a John McLeod Married to Mary Fraser. They Were from Inveresk and and a son William in 1790. They were married in North Leith in 1787.
Hi Colin,
Thank you for finding these marker stones. My apologies for not answering you sooner, I have been having a break from genealogy research. I am descended from John and Ann's daughter, Isabella born 1819. I have John's parents as John McLeod and Elizabeth Storie. Are you descended from John and Ann?
Kind regards,
Margaret :)
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Hello there,
I too am looking for John McLeod b 1792 d 1867 and Ann McLeod b 1796, d 1840.
Margaret and Colin
Surely we must all be related! They are my husband's ?x grandparents via Robert McLeod. Please contact me if possible. I have just joined so am not sure how to get in touch.
All the best,
Sue
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Hi Sue,
My apologies to you also for not answering sooner. See my reply above to Colin. I will send a message to both of you.
Regards, Margaret :)
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hi do you have thomas little age 66, buried tranent churchyard ,1855.thanks eva.
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Hello this website is new to me, but I find it exiting and hoping it will help me in my search.Are you able to help with burials in Pencaitland. Thanks :)
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I have a copy of "East Lothian Westernmost Parishes Monumental Inscriptions" by Alison Mitchell, Sheila Duffy & Conrad W Nystrom if anyone wants a lookup - it covers Tranent, Seton Chapel, Prestonpans churchyard, Prestonpans West and Ormiston Old (West Byres).
Jo
does your MI's cover newcraighall by any chance???
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I have a copy of "East Lothian Westernmost Parishes Monumental Inscriptions" by Alison Mitchell, Sheila Duffy & Conrad W Nystrom if anyone wants a lookup - it covers Tranent, Seton Chapel, Prestonpans churchyard, Prestonpans West and Ormiston Old (West Byres).
Jo
does your MI's cover newcraighall by any chance???
I am interested in Tranent for names John McLeod and Ann McLeod (Thomson) any info would be greatly appreciated.
Colin
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Hi, Do you have any record of a Marion Haldane, Tranent 1851, date she passed away; or Alexander Haldane, her dad, he passed away in 1842.
Thank you, Ron.
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Marion Haldane was born Menney Haldane in 19/06/1817, probably baptized then, in Haddington, married John Ewan in Auchterderran on 07/11/1845 still under the name of Menney, but changed it to MARION hereafter. She was listed in the 1851 census with John and 3 children. After this date she disappeared completely; strangely 1 year later John remarried an Isabella Duncan. All this took place in Auchterderren.
I did come across some evidence, Not Positive, that Marion died in 1851 in East Lothian, no town named.
Her father Alexander, born Haddington 21/01/1787, married Margaret Forrest who resided mostly in Prestonkirk ; she died in 14/02/1871, Prestonkirk. I had evidence, again Not Positive, he died East Lothian, no town, 1846. But I believe he died Prestonpans 04/08/1842, clear evidence of that.
My premise is Elaine; If I can find where her father is interred she may be there too. That would mean she came from Fife in 1851-52 and died in East Lothian and I've got a hunch it may be Prestonpans with her dad.
Also the Haldane's predominate Prestonpans in the burial returns.
Many, many, thanks Elaine......................................................................Ron.
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Hi,
Do you have anything for James Robertson and Jemima Verth, 1900 and 1901 respectivley in Prestonpans please?
Thanks in anticipation,
Lynda
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Hi Lynda, There are three James Robertson,s 1901 in Prestonpans, ages, 30, 32, and 40. Which one? Also Dorothy Jemima Verth died Edinburgh 1948, other name, Arbuthnott. only Verth I can see recorded............Ron.
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Sorry, I have made a mistake in the names due to the fact that I am researching both names. I am looking fro Barbara Verth/Robertson, died 26/07/1901 aged 40....(not Jemima) and her husband James Robertson, who died on 24/07/1900 at the Royal Infirmary. he was 55 at thetime of death. They both lived at Old Cuthill, Prestonpans at the time of death.
Apologies for my very senior moment...
Kind regards,
Lynda
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Hello there
Does it cover deaths in 1981?
Alex G
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Hi Jo, Would you have a listing for a Menney or Marion ( same person ) HALDANE, died 1851-52. she would be aged about 35 years. My final clue is that she is interred in Tranent or Prestonpans graveyard. Have been searching for this lady for years............................................Ron.
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I have several Buchanans buried in Prestonpans, Port Seton and Cockenzie. Can you possibly supply burial details and oblige ?
Don
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Has anyone got any BARNETT family
William died 1897 Innerwick.
Spouse Elizabeth Scott.
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hi
could you possibly look up Alexander McLeish and his wife Elizabeth Alexander
married in prestonpans abt 1818 both died in Musselburgh 1866 husband wife in 1861, any info about this couple or their children would be most helpful
fred
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Colin,
Could you please look up the West Byres listing for me and let me know about the Stewart and Gordon listings for that graveyard. I know my paternal 3gt grandparents are buried there and their daughter my 2gt grandmother but not a clue where and with who else.
They were James Stewart d. 1860 the schoolmaster from Drem who retired to Ormiston, his wife Annie Gordon d. 1873 and their daughter Agnes Stewart who died under that surname in 1859 (b.1821) but could be buried under the Whitton name.
She had three children one, John, who took the Whitton name early in life but reverted to Stewart after his first child was born, never traced any detailed information on the father of John, but know his name was William Whitton. Would be interested in other Stewarts/Whitton names that may be listed for West Byres.
Have been in touch with the local council and they say they have no information on this graveyard from that time.
Alan.
thanks for the look up offer.
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Pretender
Delete your mail address we do not show this on Rootschat
good luck
Elizabeth
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Hi All
Please be aware that Jo (scots _genie) who originanlly started this post has not posted back on this thread since June 2007. Since queries since then have not been answered, there seems little point in leaving this thread open as people are continuing to make new enquiries which are going unanswered.
I am going to lock this post for now. Jo, if you wish to continue with this post, please send me a personal message and it can be unlocked at any time :)
Monica