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Title: Knock Street, Stuartfield (Looking West) Date?
Post by: Fogmoose on Sunday 29 January 17 04:28 GMT (UK)
Found this quite large (9x13) framed photo amongst my Grandparents things. Would be interested in any info about the area and perhaps a date? Only thing written on the back of the photo is  1-94 in blue pencil which I expect is just a file # from the studio or printer, and probably doesn't mean January, 1894? Sorry for the two pics but couldn't fit it in the scanner in one shot!

I know my GG Grandmother Miss Jane Hutcheon was living at Briar Cottage, Stuartfield by Mintlaw, in May of 1920 because she is listed as closest relative on my Grandfathers Canadian immigration papers.

Just getting back into the Genealogical swing of things after half a year away. Was a tough one, lost my Dad this past October. Hope everyone here at RC has been well. looking forward to better times to come.... :-)
Title: Re: Knock Street, Stuartfield (Looking West) Date?
Post by: jim1 on Sunday 29 January 17 11:35 GMT (UK)
In the background there's a blob that looks suspiciously like a motor vehicle.
On that basis C. 1920's.
Title: Re: Knock Street, Stuartfield (Looking West) Date?
Post by: dafydd46 on Sunday 29 January 17 11:48 GMT (UK)
A quick re-assembly!!!
Title: Re: Knock Street, Stuartfield (Looking West) Date?
Post by: Fogmoose on Sunday 29 January 17 15:31 GMT (UK)
Yes, now that I look at the scanned image I see that also. Its harder to see in the actual photo. So circa 1920 seems about right. Now perhaps I'll start a thread over in the Aberdeenshire forum and see if I can get any info on Stuartfield and perhaps my GG Grandmother. Thanks for your help!
Title: Re: Knock Street, Stuartfield (Looking West) Date?
Post by: Fogmoose on Sunday 29 January 17 15:57 GMT (UK)
A quick re-assembly!!!

Thank you! My photo skills are quite lacking, unfortunately.
Title: Re: Knock Street, Stuartfield (Looking West) Date?
Post by: japeflakes on Sunday 29 January 17 16:30 GMT (UK)
Quick b&w for you:
Title: Re: Knock Street, Stuartfield (Looking West) Date?
Post by: Trishanne on Sunday 29 January 17 21:27 GMT (UK)
One with a bit of colour added
Pat
Title: Re: Knock Street, Stuartfield (Looking West) Date?
Post by: stevew101 on Monday 30 January 17 20:20 GMT (UK)
Steve
Title: Re: Knock Street, Stuartfield (Looking West) Date?
Post by: japeflakes on Monday 30 January 17 20:40 GMT (UK)
Some excellent colour there.
Title: Re: Knock Street, Stuartfield (Looking West) Date?
Post by: Fogmoose on Tuesday 31 January 17 01:03 GMT (UK)
Indeed!
Title: Re: Knock Street, Stuartfield (Looking West) Date?
Post by: Nicolfamily on Saturday 13 April 24 00:42 BST (UK)
Hi. Just joined this sight and found your post. The house on the right of Knock Street with the white upper windows is where I was born and grew up. Jane Hutcheon is my great great grandmother. Johan Forsyth was my great grandmother. Just wondered which child of Jane are you descended from? I think she had 1 daughter and 3 sons. Donald, Alfred and George. My daughter lives in Stuartfield still. If there is anything we can help you with just ask. Diane
Title: Re: Knock Street, Stuartfield (Looking West) Date?
Post by: Fogmoose on Saturday 13 April 24 16:21 BST (UK)
Blimey! Hello Cousin! I am descended from Jane Hutcheon's son Alexander Keith Hutcheon who was born November 19th, 1870 in Milbrex. He is my GG grandfather. My name is Richard and I am 56. Alexander's father I am pretty sure was Arthur Keith, a farmer who was later married to a Margaret Chalmers. Alexander married Margaret "Maggie Jane" Young on January 6th, 1900 in St. Machar. They emigrated in 1920 with their children to Toronto, and then eventually a year later to New York. I still live in the NY area, and my mum Margaret is still alive and well at 87. She would be Jane's Great Grandaughter. I am so happy to find you!! Do you have any pictures of the family? I have two pictures of Jane. One with my Granddad when he was a wee boy, and one from the 1930's with her son Donald and Daughter Joann and her husband. Can't wait to hear from you!
Title: Re: Knock Street, Stuartfield (Looking West) Date?
Post by: Fogmoose on Saturday 13 April 24 16:38 BST (UK)
Here is a link to the two pictures I have of the family.

https://i.imgur.com/BRU2bop.jpg
Title: Re: Knock Street, Stuartfield (Looking West) Date?
Post by: Fogmoose on Saturday 13 April 24 16:50 BST (UK)
My research has found that Jane Hutcheon had at least 6 children, 5 boys and 1 girl. Check this thread for more info... https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=764025.0