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Title: McBay of Johnshaven
Post by: macca14 on Thursday 03 February 11 03:02 GMT (UK)

I am new to RootsChat and exicted about the possibilities.  I have been fiddling with my family history on and off for many years.   My GGF John McBay born July 1880 in Johnshaven died 23 Nov 1966 Johnshaven.  John married Edith Blyth Feb 1907. Would love anyone with local info on area or any family still around or who can suggest where I visit when there in April?
Thanks
Wendy :)

Title: Re: McBay of Johnshaven
Post by: ev on Monday 07 February 11 10:06 GMT (UK)

hi Wendy

welcome to Rootschat  :)
my mcarthur family was in johnshaven at the same time as your mcbay's

http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=379500&y=767500&z=120&sv=johnshaven&st=3&tl=Map+of+Johnshaven,+Aberdeenshire+[City/Town/Village]&searchp=ids.srf&mapp=map.srf

johnshaven cemetery and benholm church are worth a visit if you have family
in that area
we visited the church about 5 years ago(no longer in use) and were given
access to it
JeanP has a post on here for benholm kirkyard that might be worth a look

ev

Title: Re: McBay of Johnshaven
Post by: macca14 on Monday 07 February 11 11:30 GMT (UK)

Thank you for that information Ev.  I look forward to wandering around town and exploring.  I will check out the post for more info too.

Wendy :)

Title: Re: McBay of Johnshaven
Post by: Rowana on Wednesday 09 February 11 19:18 GMT (UK)

Still McBay's in Johnshaven -

http://www.murraymcbay.co.uk/Default.aspx

Might be worth getting in contact . . .

Title: Re: McBay of Johnshaven
Post by: macca14 on Thursday 10 February 11 00:17 GMT (UK)

Thanks for the link Rowana,
I'm looking forward to exploring Johnshaven and checking out the locals! :)
Wendy