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Title: james boag birth abt 1700 hit brick wall
Post by: lorraine24 on Friday 10 July 09 10:43 BST (UK)

I am trying to trace James Boag could be spelt bogue he was born about 1700 and he married margaret robinson in 1725 they had a son also named James born 1730.  I cant find him in parish records anywhere in newcastle upon tyne.  we some of the records damaged or destroyed ??????

Title: Re: james boag birth abt 1700 hit brick wall
Post by: avm228 on Friday 10 July 09 10:55 BST (UK)

Hello and a warm welcome to Rootschat :)

Boag is a Scottish surname - if you've drawn a blank in Newcastle, have you looked for him north of the border?

Anna

Title: Re: james boag birth abt 1700 hit brick wall
Post by: lorraine24 on Friday 10 July 09 11:11 BST (UK)

hi there thanks

I've  noticed boags and robinsons.  I'll go for it and see what happens. 

Title: Re: james boag birth abt 1700 hit brick wall
Post by: ozlady on Saturday 11 July 09 00:48 BST (UK)

James Boag is a well known beer here in Oz! I think it's brewed in Tasmania. I wonder if there's any connection to yours?

Title: Re: james boag birth abt 1700 hit brick wall
Post by: lorraine24 on Saturday 11 July 09 08:45 BST (UK)

hi

My grandad always wondered.  I've seen the Boag beer in Newcastle Upon Tyne England.  Thought someone was taking the mick when I worked in a pub years ago.    I will check out that one as well.  My history is hopeless now I think Australia was inhabited by Europeans then (late 1600 -1700).

thanks

Title: Re: james boag birth abt 1700 hit brick wall
Post by: lorraine24 on Saturday 11 July 09 08:47 BST (UK)

to lady oz

Also my James Boag was a captain in the merchant navy so it is possible that he settled in england.  Ooo good one never thought of that.