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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Ross & Cromarty => Topic started by: Genae on Thursday 07 February 13 04:21 GMT (UK)
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I'm a beginner so I hope you will bear with me.
I'm looking for descendants of Donald Cameron b. abt. 1886 d. 1958 Ross and Cromarty and his wife, Janetta "Netta" McEwan b. abt. 1892 Eday, Orkney d. 1977 Ross and Cromarty. They are buried at Fortrose Old Cemetery. Donald was a Officer of Customs and Excise (RTD). I don't know if they had children and I'm not sure where to go to further my research. Any help will be appreciated.
Genae
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Probably Scotland's People would be the place to go?
www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/
It is pay-per-view, but I don't think the records are anywhere else?
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Hi Genea
Welcome to RootsChat :)
These seem to be the details you have from here http://gravestones.rosscromartyroots.co.uk/picture/number4622.asp
What searches have you done already? You are looking for descendants rather than ancestors from what you say? What other info do you have on them so far? Have you searched for their marriage (I think this was in 1921)? Given Donald's occupation, he could well have moved around the country and the children, if any, may not necessarily have all been born in Scotland.
Have you checked their death certs to see who the informant to their deaths was? Often it will be a family member, such as a child, that can help with gaps. Donald Cameron may have also left a will that might contain relevant info that could help you.
Monica :)
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Thank you for the suggestions. I have Netta's ancestry but nothing else that would help with herdescendants. I will check into death certificates and wills at Scotland's People. Is it possible there would be a record of who purchased the monument at Fortrose?
Genae
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There will likely be records of who purchased the lair. Maybe other details?
Not sure where you are based. If you are based in Scotland and near one of the main genealogy centres, you can look up more recent information rather than having to order it. Due to data protection/privacy issues, these are the current cut off to be able to view certificates online on SP www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/Content/Help/index.aspx?r=554&413
You will be able to view the marriage cert in 1921 (hope it is the right one, it looks to be the only one showing with the names we have).
For deaths, the current cut off is 1961 (50 year rule). So, you should be able to view Donald's death online but Netta's would need to be viewed at one of these Scottish centres or ordered.
The current cut off to view wills & testaments online is 1925 (just been extended recently from 1901). Some guidance notes here www.nas.gov.uk/guides/wills.asp
Monica :)
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Thanks again, Monica. I have been able to gather a bit more information but still nothing to indicate descendants of this couple. Donald Cameron died 1958 Viewmount, Fortrose (this may have been a hospital). His parents were Donald Cameron and Jessie Budge. The informant on his death record was his brother-in-law, Alexander Adam McEwen. Janetta "Netta" Cameron died 21 Jan 1977 (no image on SP site). Donald and Netta were married 1921 Wick, Caithness. Donald's parents and siblings are buried at the Old Municipal Cemetery, Wick, Caithness. I haven't checked into the wills yet.
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Hopefully you will get this message. The above people has no children but cared for a neice. I have visited the house Viewmont with her around 1972.(*) Moderator Comment: e-mail removed in accordance with RootsChat policy,to avoid spamming and other abuses.
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Is it possible there would be a record of who purchased the monument at Fortrose?
It's possible.
Start with the Highland Archive Centre. If they don't have the lair book, they should know who does.
https://www.highlifehighland.com/highland-archive-centre/
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Her neice. Mrs Ruby Gunn née Reid. A family friend of mine. She is now deceased. I can tell you about her if you wish. Are you related.
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Dear Genae
The Camerons were my grandparents. I didn't know my grandfather as he died before I was born. They had one child, Jessie Irene Cameron - My mother. We stayed in Viewmount on many occasions for holidays. I knew Ruby who was mentioned on the chat as my Aunt Ruby. My father was also David Craig and I have a sister Anne Craig who lives in Dingwall. Please let me know why you have an interest in my grandparents as I would be keen to know.
David Craig
Prestwick
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Ruby "Robina Ann Fraer Reid" and her husband George Gunn lived in Fort William about 1969 until they retired in 1974. When they were at Fort William they regularly travelled to Fortrose to visit her aunt. At retiral they moved there to be near her. I visited Fortrose a number of times and Ruby was often visiting her Aunt. Ruby was born most likely in RSA in 1923 and travelled back to Uk in 1928. Her parents were Alexander Reid a Carpenter and Robina Strong McEwen born 1890 in Wick and were most likely married in RSA. I have been unable to discover the full story but is most likely that Ruby's mother died in RSA and that her father was unable to look after her so she was looked after by her Aunt Netta and Uncle the Camerons. Ruby never talked about her parents or the Camerons. She never mentioned your mother. I have been unable to trace Rubys father but I think he was alive in the 1950's. Anything you can add would be of interest. Ruby is not a blood relative but I lived with them for 4 months in 1959 in Helensburgh when my father was unwell and holidayed with them in the 1960's. The originator of this thread seems to have only been active in 2013 so may not see the recent additions.
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Regards
Sarah :)