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Title: Peterhead Old Chrchyard - Lairs Index list
Post by: osprey28 on Saturday 09 August 25 11:39 BST (UK)
Hello - Haven't posted here for a long time but back in research since I've retired.
I have GGG Grandfather John Allan (died 1837) buried in Peterhead Old Churchyard - lair A229.
I'm going there in 2 weeks to try find more. Anyone know how I can locate the lair?  It might not even have a headstone.
Thanks 
Title: Re: Peterhead Old Chrchyard - Lairs Index list
Post by: Doreen Peacock on Saturday 09 August 25 12:12 BST (UK)
Contact the archives dept in their local Council Offices or library. Our local council were a mine of knowledge and help when I was seraching for an unmarked communal grave in 1941, without any headstones or markers on the ground. One phone call while I was in the graveyard, they talked me from Headstones nearby and found the spot within minutes of my enquiry.

Good luck with your visit, I hope you locate and find the information for which you are seeking.
Title: Re: Peterhead Old Chrchyard - Lairs Index list
Post by: rosie17 on Saturday 09 August 25 12:24 BST (UK)
Aberdeen city  and Aberdeenshire archives
Or Aberdeen & NE Scotland Family History Society are very helpful

Rosie
Title: Re: Peterhead Old Chrchyard - Lairs Index list
Post by: osprey28 on Saturday 09 August 25 12:50 BST (UK)
Many thanks Rosie and Doreen for your prompt responses. I've booked a place at Aberdeen City Archives for the day after I'm at Peterhead (I've got lots other research to do there).  I'll try their on line catalogues before I go to Peterhead.

Rgds

Osprey
Title: Re: Peterhead Old Chrchyard - Lairs Index list
Post by: rosie17 on Saturday 09 August 25 13:14 BST (UK)
Good luck with your research hope you find what you are looking for

Rosie :)