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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Kirkcudbrightshire => Topic started by: jobowls on Monday 01 September 08 20:30 BST (UK)
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Hi folks first timer Trying to find the death of Mary Kennan nee Moffat Married to Alexander Kennan Crossmicheal Know she Died between 51 and 52 cos she is on the 51 census but he remarried in 52 to an Agnes Douglas of Lochrutton he is listed as a widower does anyone have any ideas have consulted Scotlands People but their Death records start after 55 Help !!!!
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Hi and welcome to Rootschat
I'm sorry that I can't help with your query but can I just suggest that you amend your header to read Mary Kennan rather than Moffat as that was the surname under which her death would be registered
Just click the "modify" button in the right hand corner of your message
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Hi jobowls :)
Welcome to Rootschat.
I have the MIs for all Kirkcudbrightshire parishes and will check in there for you. However, if there was no gravestone, the burials for Crossmichael only exist 1820-1832 and as you say, official registration didn't begin until 1855.
Regards
Gadget
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Hi again
Although it would be normal for her to be listed under her maiden surname on the MIs, I checked both surnames but she is not listed.
It might be that you could consult the Kirk Sessions Minutes for the period. There might be a mention but it's only an outside chance.
Sorry :(
Gadget
Added - do you know where she was born. It might be that there is some reference to her on a family gravestone in another parish.
I see from the 1851 census that she was b. Troqueer - I'll check there but it is only an outside possibility.
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Many thanks folks will continue to try to find Her. Enjoying this Roots Chat and all the different areas to explore once again many thanks :D