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Dublin / Re: Rachel HILL , Parish Church of St Andrew , Dublin.
« on: Wednesday 17 June 20 20:10 BST (UK)  »
I have a Rachel Hill as my 2nd Great Grandmother, Married Hugh McGraw - 1873 - Hutchesontown, Lanarkshire, Scotland. I'd be glad to share more info if any of this data matches your search.

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Clackmannanshire / Re: McGraw - McGowan
« on: Saturday 09 April 16 03:20 BST (UK)  »
I'm not sure if this has any relevance, but I'll offer it just in case it helps:

My Grandfather was Francis Paul McGraw, b. 4 June 1909, d. 6 March 1994 in Glasgow. He was a Coppersmith. His father was Hugh McGraw; Mother Caroline McGraw, formerly Shades m.s. Edson.
They weren't R.C. though. All Protestants.

Let me know if you need any more info -

all the best - Jim

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The Common Room / Re: Warnock Family
« on: Saturday 02 April 16 10:28 BST (UK)  »
I have some Warnock Family connections that might be useful:

Glasgow, Lanarkshire:
Elizabeth Warnock Stevenson McHarg (1909 - 1981) Spouse James McHarg (1909 - 1978) - My Grandparents
Siblings of Elizabeth: Edward 1891; Martha 1893; Mary Ann 1897; Alexander 1900; William 1902; Colin 19?? - As yet, no information on other dates or spouses of siblings.
Parents of Elizabeth: Elizabeth Warnock Stevenson (1868 - 1946) Alexander Stevenson (1865 -1944) Married April 5, 1889, Bridgeton, Glasgow.
Grandparents of Elizabeth: Edward Warnock and Ellen Chalmers - No dates or birthplaces yet

This is all I have at the moment, but I'd be happy to share any additional family information if there's a connection.

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Antrim / Re: PEDEN Hugh b.1628 Scotland d. Antrim (Ballymena?)
« on: Thursday 31 March 16 11:25 BST (UK)  »
I'm not sure if this helps in any way, but I'll pass it along just in case:
 
My 2x Great Grandfather: William Peden (b. 1842 -d. 1868) Newtonards, Down, Ireland
Father: James Peden (b. 1809) of Newtonards, Down.
I don't yet have any information on James' wife.

William married my 2x Great Grandmother Sarah Jane Dunlop (in Newtonards) and they had three children: Hugh (abt. 1865), Margaret Jane (abt. 1866) and Mary (abt. 1869). Sarah Jane remarried and moved to Glasgow  after William's death and eldest son Hugh stayed with the family for a number of years. I don't yet have any information on the daughters - I'm still working on the Peden family branch of my tree. I can, however, provide more details on William's wife Sarah Jane if needed.

Good luck in your research.

Jim

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Down / Re: Paden/Peden+Scanlon/Scanlan
« on: Tuesday 29 March 16 01:18 BST (UK)  »
This information may or may not be of help, but it doesn't hurt to pass it along:

My 2nd Great Grandmother Sarah Jane McHarg - m.s. Dunlop (b.1846 Newtonards, Down, Ireland) married William Peden (b. 1842 Newtonards) 29 October, 1864. They had 3 children: Hugh (1865), Margaret Jane (1866) and Mary (1869). William died 20 June, 1868 in Newtonards.
I have a name of James Peden as father of William.

Sarah Jane remarried in 1872 - I have more information regarding her genealogy if you need it.

Good luck in your research
Jim

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Family History Beginners Board / Re: Martha Stevenson (b. 1893 Glasgow) and Penman connection
« on: Saturday 26 March 16 15:15 GMT (UK)  »
Chempat... that's interesting thank you... I have a birthdate of 1897 for Martha's sister Mary... I think the info from my distant relative was even more spurious than I thought :) With the info you provided, Mary would make more sense than Martha in my opinion. I'll dig some more.

many thanks
Jim

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Family History Beginners Board / Re: Martha Stevenson (b. 1893 Glasgow) and Penman connection
« on: Saturday 26 March 16 13:26 GMT (UK)  »
Carol - thanks for your input - Sadly, I have nothing more to go on than what I outlined, and all of that came from one distant relative who was quite vague about everything. I've tried a number of avenues and hit dead ends so far. I can't say for sure where anyone is/was other than my great aunt Martha, and all I have is her birthdate and place. I didn't know until yesterday about any adoption or other siblings of Alexander (Sonny), so I'm busily trying to unravel it all. It's been 40 years since I had any contact. In the meantime, I figured it wouldn't hurt to put something on here in case someone with Stevenson/Penman connections might have some insight. Family connections seem so simple when you're young, but they do get quite challenging later in life when you start digging.  :P

Keep smiling,
Jim

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Family History Beginners Board / Martha Stevenson (b. 1893 Glasgow) and Penman connection
« on: Friday 25 March 16 17:37 GMT (UK)  »
I have an interesting branch of the family tree that is proving to be a bit of a challenge. I've been trying to figure out how my "uncle" Sonny Penman was connected to our side of the McHarg family. Today, through a distant relative, I discovered the following:

My Great Aunt Martha Stevenson: b. 1893
(Siblings: My Grandmother Elizabeth, Edward, Mary Ann, Alexander, William and Colin)
All born in Glasgow to Alexander (1865) and Elizabeth Chalmers Stevenson (1868)

She died in the late 30s/early 40s. Her children were put up for adoption:
(Spouse name may be Penman, since her daughter Margaret lived with my grandparents most of her life without changing her name)
• Alexander S. Penman (b.1937) Kept in touch with the family for many years - I last saw him in the late 80s. Given Martha was his mother, he isn't an uncle - he'd be a 2nd cousin - I think.
• Margaret Penman (d, 1977/78)  Lived with my Paternal Grandparents  Lizzie and Jimmy McHarg. I saw her frequently until her death.
• William (Billy) may have become Billy Bremner  - he kept in touch a little. I met him several times.
• Ellen... I have no information whatsoever.

I'm hoping to try and connect the dots - either through the Stevenson, Penman, McHarg or even Bremner family. It's quite a puzzle :)

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Family History Beginners Board / Re: John Campbell (b. 1880); Spouse - Annie (Murphy) Campbell
« on: Friday 25 March 16 17:05 GMT (UK)  »
Shaun - yes, thank you. I did that and confirmed his birth in Edinburgh. He has been a mystery for so many years and now I'm able to make a (slim) record of his life and acknowledge his bravery and his service. I'll keep working on his wife Annie - such a common name in Ireland - and without documents, a birth date (I'm guessing at least 1880 +/- 2) or specific place, or name of any relatives other than her marriage to John in 1910 in Scotland, that's going to be a little more difficult. I don't mind - it's a labour of love :) But what you have done for me means a great deal. I appreciate your incredible efforts, my friend.

keep smiling
Jim

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