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Title: Help please. COMPLETED
Post by: lennie13 on Thursday 17 July 14 21:24 BST (UK)

Could anyone tell me what the word after Robert says and also what does the last word say and where is it ?? I know it is in or around Colvend , Kirkudbrightshire. Many thanks.

Title: Re: Help please.
Post by: PaulineJ on Thursday 17 July 14 21:25 BST (UK)

Lawful.

Title: Re: Help please.
Post by: Craclyn on Thursday 17 July 14 21:28 BST (UK)

Knockhoolie (Knockhooly)

Title: Re: Help please.
Post by: patty38 on Thursday 17 July 14 21:33 BST (UK)

possibly Carof and the last word knockhoolie

Title: Re: Help please.
Post by: JMStrachan on Thursday 17 July 14 21:34 BST (UK)

I think it says Robert lawful son of William, meaning Robert was a legitimate son of William.

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Post by: patty38 on Thursday 17 July 14 21:35 BST (UK)

Oops  messages crossed lawful sounds much more likely.

Title: Re: Help please.
Post by: lennie13 on Thursday 17 July 14 22:11 BST (UK)

Iam glad Robert was described as Williams lawful son , as I cannot find a marriage for him and Mary. I will now try to find out where Knockhooly is / was . Many thanks.

Title: Re: Help please.
Post by: Craclyn on Thursday 17 July 14 22:28 BST (UK)

Knockhooly:
http://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/descriptions/1963700

Title: Re: Help please.
Post by: lennie13 on Thursday 17 July 14 22:47 BST (UK)

Thank you  :)