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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Lanarkshire => Topic started by: garngad on Thursday 11 April 24 09:28 BST (UK)
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Trying to trace cemetery possibly Bellshill/Bothwell for an American distant relative they have a picture of the headstone but no location details are for a
William McLennan (1859) married Elizabeth Caddell (1864)
marriage 1883 Bairds Row Bothwell according to forms of Free church of Scotland
William died 3 feb 1918 Neilson St Bellshill his widow emigrated to America shortly after and passed away in 1936 in LA California. Have attached a picture of the headstone hoping that it helps to trace the cemetery providing it is here in Scotland and not a memorial in the USA. many thanks in advance Garngad.
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Hi Garngad,
The picture doesn't show much in the way of background features to help pinpoint a possible location but a search of family trees featuring William states he was buried in Bothwellpark cemetery, 22 High Wood Gardens, Bellshill ML4 3PG, which would fit the date and location of his death. Several of the trees also feature a picture of William.
Been a while since I've been in that cemetery but I will keep my eyes out next time I am there.
Dean
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Dean thats very good of you thanks so much for the info I will try and get over sometime myself and take a wee walk around.
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Many thanks again Dean and all viewers of the post the headstone is now been located I got lucky today and viewed the right section and came upon it within 10 mins their where very many headstones of the same look but I stumbled upon it with ease I am now emailing my distant relatives so they can go and view when they arrive in Scotland sadly I will be in sunny Spain while they are here (boohoo). Garngad
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That's good news garngad great that you found the location
Rosie
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Its great that you found it so fast garngad, I also think it is in remarkable condition for its age. It got me thinking that there is a similar designed stone next to my Great Great Grandmothers grave in Old Monkland Cemetery from around the same period, a quite distinctive look and that is also in good condition, must have been built to last back then.
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Thanks Rosie and Dean aye i noticed a lot of similar or exact headstone's in this Cemetery and all about the same era they must have cost a few bob I'm glad it is still standing as you know the policy now is to topple any that show movement these seem to be well built from 100 years or so. PS the tree in the orginal picture is well established and the headstone has tree like trunks as a feature in stone but I noticed an actual tree root across the grave itself from the tree next to it profound I think. Garngad
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A wee update for all those who helped it turned out the descendant's of William McLennan (1850) where still in Scotland when I returned from holiday and wanted to meet up so a quick visit to bothwellpark cem and a very sunny day made for a hands across the sea moment it feels really good that the headstone was still intact after all these years and his (cant remember exact) grt x3 grandson and wife where to be united with his last resting place thanks again for the help and interest. Garngad
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That's lovely you were able to meet up ;)
Rosie
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Fantastic, it is always good to see people connecting with their roots. I do admit to being more impressed by the sunny day...I must have missed that! ???
Dean
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I am visiting from the US and would love to see my 3xs great grandfather's grave.
I would also love to meet any distant relatives.
William McLennan married to Elizabeth Caddell is as far back as I have traced my family history in Scotland.
We will be in Glasgow on 16 &17th June 2025.
Your post has helped so much and has gotten me quite excited that we may actually find the grave stone.
We are here celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary.
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Hi Leigha V I am the original poster and I am related through your 3x grt grandfather's brother Moses McLennan (1869-1926) who married/had children with Margaret Henderson (1873-1955) you need to reply then post once (3 posts) more to private mail (PM).
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If you then PM i can pass on my Email to arrange a meet on monday or/and tuesday if that is what you would like. Garngad
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Where do I find the PM option?
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@garngad
I would love to meet up on Monday or Tuesday.
That would be a lovely perk of our visit.
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Thank you!
:)
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Hi Leigha V received your PM and have responded pls check your junk mail as well many thanks . Garngad