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Title: Andrew White Tombstone, Abbotshall Parish
Post by: Mary Scott on Sunday 25 May 14 13:55 BST (UK)

I have been lucky enough to find my GGG grandfather's tombstone at Abbotshall Parish, Fife, Kirkcaldy, Scotland.  Now what?  How do I continue back?  His father was Thomas White.  I thought they originally spelled their name Whyte.  I feel like I'm at a crossroads.

Title: Re: Andrew White Tombstone, Abbotshall Parish
Post by: taffie01 on Sunday 25 May 14 15:49 BST (UK)

Hi Mary Scott,

You are probably correct about the spelling Whyte & White it depends on the person recording it. That is why we always try the alternatives when we get stuck.    eg. McDonald/Macdonald

However,  Andrew,s son Thomas must have had considerable means to afford the tombstone, therefore I am assuming ( yes I know it's against the rules in genealogy searches  ???)that  he would have learned to read and therefore know the current correct  spelling. Just an idea.
taffie

Title: Re: Andrew White Tombstone, Abbotshall Parish
Post by: taffie01 on Sunday 25 May 14 16:21 BST (UK)

hi mary scott,
ref your pm,   Patience is the answer as with any common name.

Parish records are a good source of info, perhaps other rootschatters could point you in the right direction as I am not sure about Scottish resources.

taffie

Title: Re: Andrew White Tombstone, Abbotshall Parish
Post by: Speckles on Sunday 25 May 14 16:40 BST (UK)

Scotlands People or have you tried Familysearch.org?