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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Dumfriesshire => Topic started by: *sparkle* on Wednesday 08 October 08 09:13 BST (UK)
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As it says I have the booklet. It wasn't of much use to me but I'd be happy to do look ups if it helps anyone else out.
There isn't a great coverage as it only goes from 1729-1748 and 1800-1818. Also it generally covers the purchase of mortcloths so doesn't necessarily mean the person listed was buried.
Regards
Tracey
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Hi Tracey :)
I think I'm interested in the years that don't exist but would be very grateful for anything on Burges(s), Watret and Spalding (sometimes Pauling, Spadie, etc.)
Thanks
Gadget
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Its looks like the Kirkmahoe records were not very well kept unfortunately :(
Fingers crossed some of these may be yours!
Watret
John Watret, Taylor, mortcloth Duncow Mar 1739
Mary Watret, wife of Wm Porter, mortcloth Feb 1736
Robert Watret, mortcloth Carzield June 1733
Robert Watret, mortcloth Apr 1735
No Burgess or Spaldings or variants unfortunately.
Tracey
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Thank you, Tracey. That's interesting - there's a Porter there as well. I'm going to have to work this lot out!
Gadget
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hi sparkle,
do you have any crosbies listed.
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These is:
David Crosbie, son to David Brandyburn June 7, 1803
Theres also a James Crombie, 40yr Quarrelwood Jan9, 1800
(may not be of any use but I thought I would list him anyway)
Regards
Tracey
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thanks tracy that was quick. yes david is one of mine, not sure about james will check. i was hoping for a john. i shall get back to you tomorrow if that ok.
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John may have been buried in one of the gap years. The Crombie may not be related, but I dont think spelling was the minister's/ school master's strong point so you never know, which is why I listed it.
Regards
Tracey
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hi again tracey,
yes david is definitely one of mine, b. 1796 d.1803. i think brandyburn must have been a farm. so great, thats a little mystery sorted.
james crombie, i agree with you he could well be a crosbie. he doesn't fit in at present but he will go on file as a possible.
i have another look up for you if thats ok. wauchope scott
regards
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Branbyburn is still a farm:
put this grid reference into the o.s website http://getamap.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/getamap/frames.htm or similar and it will show you where it is (its actually named on the OS map) :)
Brandyburn Farm
Dalswinton
Dumfries and Galloway DG2 0XE
Grid reference NX 928 852
As for your other surnames, we have:
Scot ? mortcloth Carnsalloch Apr 1744
Scot Agnes, coffin Mar 1734
no Wauchope, but we have:
Wauch Janet, mo-in-law to And. Bell, mortcloth Duncow July 1746
Wauch Robert, mortcloth Boat June 1730
I'm not sure what 'boat' means but that is what it says for place, maybe he lived on a boat on the Nith?!? I'd love to know!
Tracey
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hi tracey,
thank you once again, its very interesting to view the os map, i hadn't thought about checking that out. i wonder if 'boat' is an abbreviation of the place name 'boatrig' which is north, north, west of brandburn.
i shall have to do a little digging to check out the names you have listed, they don't immediately fall into place on the tree, but are looking very likely.
these local place names are really interesting dead man's hole, doctor's knowle, wild cat glen etc. i shall have to take a trip up there at some point i think and have a look around.
thanks again tracey, regards purlin
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My pleasure Purlin :)
I must confess I don't know the area North of Dalswinton too well, but the area south I know very well, but I did pass Brandyburn every day on the bus on my way to school ;)
If you do take a trip up I see by google searching Brandyburn let out a self catering flat! Amazing what you can find out on google!!
Tx
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did you know the farm as brandyburn then, when you were passing to school. is it a large farm? it seems to have been occupied, perhaps tenanted by members of the family over quite a period.
yes google is a real educator isn't it. i checked out the self catering flat advert. that would be a master stroke wouldn't it to stay there, thanks for that.
kind regards Tracey, thank you
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Hello Tracey
Anything for the Cowan family?
Thanks
Bill
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Hello Tracey
Anything for the Cowan family?
Thanks
Bill
Lots of Cowans :) ....
Cowan Agnes, mortcloth Carnsalloch Oct 1742
Cowan child of James, mortcloth Apr 1735
Cowan child of John, mortcloth Apr 1735
Cowan James, mortcloth Carnsalloch July 1731
Cowan James, mortcloth Dalswinton Mar 1738
Cowan James, mortcloth Bankhead Jan 1748
Cowan James, son to Sam Cowan, mortcloth Castlehill Apr 1745
Cowan Janet, dau to Sam Cowan, mortcloth Castlehill Apr 1745
Cowan Janet, wid. of Sam Robson, mortcloth Bankfoot Feb 1740
Cowan John, son to Nathaniel Cowan, mortcloth Leys Apr 1745
Cowan John, mortcloth Riddingwood May 1740
Cowan John, smith, mortcloth Bankhead July 1746
Cowan Robert Gateside Nov 8 1803
Cowan Robert, a child, mortcloth Castlehill Oct 1741
Cowan Robert, mortcloth Carnsalloch May 1732
Cowan servant maid to Jo. Cowan, mortcloth Bankhead Aug 1738
Cowan wife of John, mortcloth Leys Mar 1730
Hope some are yours!
Tx
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did you know the farm as brandyburn then, when you were passing to school. is it a large farm? it seems to have been occupied, perhaps tenanted by members of the family over quite a period.
I don't remember it as a massive farm, but it had a sign at the road end, which is why I knew where it was. Don't know much more than that unfortunately. :-\
Tx
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Thanks for all the information Tracey.
Nathaniel is a name I have been trying to make some connection with for quite a while.
Bill
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thank you tracey, a trip is definitely called for.
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any Shearers ,
thanks Tom
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Sorry for taking an age to reply. I'm working away and kept forgetting to pick the booklet up.
Sorry no Shearers or similar in the OPR records.
Tx
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Thanks sparkle,
Have you any waugh,s
tom
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Tom,
No Waughs, but tantalisingly some Wauchs:
Wauch Janet mo in law to And Bell, mortcloth Duncow July 1746
Wauch Robert, mortcloth Boat June 1730
Tx
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Aye they are very near but not just quite .
many thanks anyway sparkle, regards Tom
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Hi Tracey,
Are there any SCOTT or RICHARDSON families there ?
Cheers
Sue
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I would be interested if there are any Barbour's listed.
Thx.
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Hello Percy_ veer ,
I am in Kirkmahoe cem often and if i see any i will inform you ..
Tom
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Thanks Tom.
I'm aware of my 2X great grandfathers gravestone William Barbour, which is on the left hand side, close to the far corner (front row) as you walk in through the gates of the Kirkmahoe Parish Church. I've also received information that his son William is also buried here with his wife Janet Monteith (or Monteath).
Others of interest, who maybe buried here:
Alexander Brown & Isabella (nee Barbour) Isabella died 1908 at Low Townhead, Dalswinton.
Thomas Barbour b.1858 death unknown.
Jean Barbour b.1860 possibly died between 1861-1871??
David Wallace & Janet (nee Barbour b.1867) death unknown
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Would be very grateful if anyone can find any references to an ADAMSON family in Kirkmahoe.
Thanks in advance,
Sam
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Hi Sparkle
Can I ask if there are any McNay names listed?
I think some of my relatives may be buried in the Cemetery.
Thanks, in advance, for your help.
Morag
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Due to the weather i have not been in kirkmahoe cem much lately , Re the William Barbour stone i did find that one ,and by the way it has a very bad lean towards the road , there is a lady from Kirkton transcribing the stones , so to all the people who has enquired here i will take a note of the names and try and find out from the lady if she has come accross any of them , much easier that way as the stones are very hard to read .
Tom
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Hi Tom,
Thanks for your post and I appreciate the information. It's about 3 years since I was in the area and yes there was a significant lean of William Barbour's gravestone.
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Hello sparkle,
Would you be so kind as tell me if there are are a Wiliam Mein d. 1874 and Janet Mein d. 1864 (nee Gracie) buried at Kirkmahoe.
Regards
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