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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Aberdeenshire => Topic started by: Westee on Sunday 28 December 25 09:29 GMT (UK)
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I have a baptism for a John Nicoll on 15th February 1761.
It reads "The which day Alexander Nicol in 'oard' of Elrick had a son baptized named John before the congregation.
Does anyone know what the word 'oard' means?
Thank you
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There are several small locations named Elrick in Aberdeenshire. Which parish are you in?
One appears to be a farmstead near the village of Alford. Could it be a variation of Alford?
https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=15.0&lat=57.23178&lon=-2.69487&layers=6&b=ESRIWorld&o=100
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Hi,
Without seeing what is written, I would suggest here, as the baptism is in New Machar?
https://maps.nls.uk/geo/boundaries/#zoom=15.4&lat=57.25707&lon=-2.19907&b=11&o=100&dates=1880&point=57.2450,-2.0976
Ord of Elrick, the steading just south of the house.
That pesky AI!
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Hi,
Without seeing what is written, I would suggest here, as the baptism is in New Machar?
https://maps.nls.uk/geo/boundaries/#zoom=15.4&lat=57.25707&lon=-2.19907&b=11&o=100&dates=1880&point=57.2450,-2.0976
Ord of Elrick, the steadying just south of the house.
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There are several small locations named Elrick in Aberdeenshire. Which parish are you in?
One appears to be a farmstead near the village of Alford. Could it be a variation of Alford?
https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=15.0&lat=57.23178&lon=-2.69487&layers=6&b=ESRIWorld&o=100
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Hi,
Without seeing what is written, I would suggest here, as the baptism is in New Machar?
https://maps.nls.uk/geo/boundaries/#zoom=15.4&lat=57.25707&lon=-2.19907&b=11&o=100&dates=1880&point=57.2450,-2.0976
Ord of Elrick, the steadying just south of the house.
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I've just posted the three baptisms -
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Hi,
Without seeing what is written, I would suggest here, as the baptism is in New Machar?
https://maps.nls.uk/geo/boundaries/#zoom=15.4&lat=57.25707&lon=-2.19907&b=11&o=100&dates=1880&point=57.2450,-2.0976
Ord of Elrick, the steadying just south of the house.
That is, steading, not steadying. Steading being the buildings on a farm ....
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All so helpful.
Love the maps.
Many many thanks.
BTW - David Nicoll - hope you don't mind me asking. Are you related to the Alexander Nicoll and Elisabeth Blair family line?
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eilthireach,
Thanks, I am sure that is what I typed originally, now corrected.
Pesky AI.
Westee, you are welcome, not that I am aware of my Nicolls are Angus folk, though I have Nicol, relatives of Deeside.
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I just googled Elrick House. I'll certainly be visiting if I ever get back to Scotland and perhaps have a wee dram in salute to my ancestors. Fabulous house. Lovely website.
Another great find tks to everyone's help.
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A query regarding a James Nicol's marriage in 1803.
Says he was a "Baillie in Inveraray" - married to an Isabel Anderson in the parish of Keith Hall, Inverurie.
Has 'Inveraray' been written by mistake? I'll post the Parish Register.
Any help, thanks very much.
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A query regarding a James Nicol's marriage in 1803.
Says he was a "Baillie in Inveraray" - married to an Isabel Anderson in the parish of Keith Hall, Inverurie.
Has 'Inveraray' been written by mistake? I'll post the Parish Register.
Any help, thanks very much.
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Looks like Inverury, which I think is an old spelling of Inverurie
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Interesting; thanks.
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Looks like Inverury, which I think is an old spelling of Inverurie
I agree. It's quite a common alternative spelling of Inverurie.
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Can anyone find a death registration for a Janet Wynd b. 1758, 10th May. Last child born in 1801 (Robert). She was married to a Robert Wynd in 1778 in Perthshire. Large family.
I did find a possible date of death in 1826 but because I don't know the area(s) very well; it takes ages to figure out if I am within the right zone/area.
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Can anyone find a death registration for a Janet Wynd b. 1758, 10th May. Last child born in 1801 (Robert). She was married to a Robert Wynd in 1778 in Perthshire. Large family.
I did find a possible date of death in 1826 but because I don't know the area(s) very well; it takes ages to figure out if I am within the right zone/area.
Her maiden name was Nicoll ...
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Just found her .... :-\ 1831 - 75 yrs old Crarisley Fowlis Easter..
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Just another query ... this is so interesting but I need some help.
"Alexander Nicol".....I think it says "tenant in Holmes" and his wife... etc.
Can anybody expand or explain to me if that sounds correct?