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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Berwickshire => Topic started by: ajjbc on Thursday 25 September 14 06:04 BST (UK)
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George Mara Bruce was born in 1913 and he accidentally drowned Nov 2 1942 Peebleshire,Scotland.
Death Cert says ...Ash Tree Pool River,Tweedhear Watherburn,Horseburgh Castle
His death was registered at Traquair,Peebles Nov 10 1942.
He was married to ,Margaret Marshall.
Question:Does anyone have access to a possible newspaper Obit?
Question:What became of his wife ,Margaret "Marshall"Bruce & were there any wee children left behind.
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Hello ajjbcc,
Did you get Margaret’s name from George’s death cert? I ask because nothing is coming up for their marriage on scotlandspeople. They do however show a marriage in 1936 for George Mara Bruce and Margaret CMH Moore, Glencorse, Midlothian. It’s possible the informant/recorder of George's death made a mistake!
The Peebles Library have digitalised the Peeblesshire News from 1888 – 2011 – might be worth contacting them:
http://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/444/peeblesshire_newspaper_archive_digitised
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Just to add:
Margaret CMH Moore was born in Lanarkshire in 1912
Margaret CM Bruce, other surname Moore, born 1913 died 1994 in Renfrewshire
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Can only access a tiny snippet of this article without a subscription to the site. Likely the date you have; 2 Nov 1942 was the date of the inquest, not the death.
The Scotsman, Wednesday 4th November, 1942 page 6:
….drowned on 15th October 1942, GEORGE MARA BRUCE, aged 29 years, beloved husband of Margaret Moore, Horsburgh Castle Cottages, Peebles, and eldest son of ……..
http://archive.scotsman.com/search/results/1942-01-01/1942-12-31?basicsearch=bruce&somesearch=bruce&exactsearch=false&sortorder=dayrecent&page=7
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Brigau,
Thank you so much for your reply & info.Yes,I got her name from George Mara Bruce's death cert. & with your info I can fill in some blanks. I will go to the said website and (use my plastic) to get his Obit.
I had in my notes that he was thrown from a horse while crossing the (Ash Tree River) from Horseburgh Castle.
It is always amazing what lengths we will go to,to tie up some loose ends.
Again thank you so much….Cheers from BC.,Canada
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Here's another quick snip from the Scotsman:
Friday 16 October 1942 page 3
…for Peebles, yesterday. George Mair Bruce, ploughman (29) was drowned. The horse was observed struggling towards the bank by a neighbouring……..
http://archive.scotsman.com/search/results/1942-01-01/1942-12-31?basicsearch=george%20mara%20bruce&somesearch=george%20mara%20bruce&exactsearch=true&sortorder=dayrecent&page=5
cheers
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More........
If you’ve not already found them, there are several trees on Ancestry, that include your George Mara Bruce & Margaret Campbell Marshall Horne Moore. Some trees are private but others public, so you can see lots of wonderful photographs and certificates! Margaret was born 5 June 1913 to parents James Moore, a Tram Car Conductor in Glasgow and Ada Elizabeth Rayne who were married in 1903. Margaret died in the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley in 1994, and in answer to your initial query, yes there were 3 children from her brief marriage, 2 girls and a boy. If you have access to Ancestry and search for any of these names you will easily find the trees.
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Wow…You are a gem…Thank you so much for your time and research…I will follow all this up.It is always amazing how much people do respond. I always myself try to pass things forward as well.
Cheeers Ann
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Br1gau
Are you related to this family that I have been researching? Just curious..
You say 3 children that George & Margaret had….Obit says 5 children. (Oct 16 1942,Scotsman pg.3)
Now I am really curious…
Again thank you.. Ann
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Hi,
No I'm not related, just like puzzles, especially Scottish ones. The several family trees mentioned above all show just three children. Don't say Margaret lost two after George's death!!
Have sent you a PM
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Ah know what you mean about puzzles…I do get caught up with them myself and then get carried away…..I have done much research for different folks,when I need something stimulating…mind you..I have so much of my own as work.
I have not put stuff up the internet…..but will help or exchange with those that need help.
Hate the ones that say.."Oh,can you send me all that you have"….
Some time back I spotted on Ancestry someone had stuck a :"Henry"into my line,I knew it was wrong.SO researched it and sent the gal corrections and pouted out her silly mistake,She was most grateful and I was happy Henry moved to his right family.
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Then there are the adopted ones who try and claim a tee…Oh well.
Can you imagine what ancestry will be like in 25-50. years..every copying everyone else's mistakes.
Again I thank you s much…...
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Br1gau
Thank you for the very interesting PM…I will keep it that way…I typed and printed for myself.
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Completed With Many Thanks
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Hi Ann
I have several really great photos of George Mara Bruce if you're interested, plus lots of photos of Margaret. George was my Great Uncle, killed on his horse crossing the river Tweed. I also have photos of all his brothers and sisters and many of his aunts and Uncles.
Let me know anyway.
All the best
Jon
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Hi Jon,
Hope you still have my personal email…I would love a photo of George Mara Bruce.
All these treasures enhance our family tree.
Cheers Ann
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Jon,
Oh my gosh…photos of all brothers & sisters…that would be delightful.
When you have time….I would be thrilled.
Cheers Ann