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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Ayrshire => Topic started by: BJM on Wednesday 25 April 12 21:55 BST (UK)

Title: PAUPERS GRAVES - AYR
Post by: BJM on Wednesday 25 April 12 21:55 BST (UK)

Does anyone have any information regarding the location and/or the recording of paupers graves in Ayr in the early 1900s?

Thanks

Brian

Title: Re: PAUPERS GRAVES - AYR
Post by: GrahamSimons on Wednesday 25 April 12 22:40 BST (UK)

Have you tried the local archives? In my experience the staff in most archive services are very helpful.

http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/sct/AYR/archive.html

Title: Re: PAUPERS GRAVES - AYR
Post by: BJM on Thursday 26 April 12 00:07 BST (UK)

Thank you Graham, I'll give that a try.

Title: Re: PAUPERS GRAVES - AYR
Post by: bigt on Thursday 26 April 12 22:26 BST (UK)

There is a paupers grave in Ayr Cemetery, as my wife has an ancestor buried there.  It is unmarked area and all that staff said was the person was buried there but cannot say exactly as the graves were not allowed to be marked.

Title: Re: PAUPERS GRAVES - AYR
Post by: BJM on Saturday 28 April 12 01:05 BST (UK)

Thanks bigt, that's great information. From what you said, am I to understand that the cemetery staff have a list of those buried in the unmarked paupers area?

Title: Re: PAUPERS GRAVES - AYR
Post by: mikayla on Saturday 19 May 12 21:04 BST (UK)

Hi Its quite a while since I was at Holmston cemetery,sometimes there is a chap at the gate house,think its just luck or maybe when a funeral is on,he has books he can refer too,it will give you the name and date of burial,however if its a paupers grave he can only point you in the direction if the area,hope this helps,maybe phone south ayrshire council and make enquiries,the number is 0300 123 0900,wait for the option to speak to an operator,they are very helpful.

   Regards

              Mikayla