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Buteshire / Re: McIntyre: Arran/Holy Isle
« on: Saturday 03 March 12 09:13 GMT (UK)  »
Hi,

 Yes all fine thank you. I am waiting for my older brother to dig out some information for me. I really ought to look at some sort of tree to see how things fit in. Grace has really been helpful and yes it appears all the links are there, just a case of joining together.

 I actually worked in Sydney some years ago, where are you living?

Cheers

Tom

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Buteshire / Re: McIntyre: Arran/Holy Isle
« on: Wednesday 22 February 12 12:41 GMT (UK)  »

Hi There,

I just realised that my Aunt Margaret would not be related to you as she married my Uncle Archie Gray, so he is the Gray link, not her. The Gray / McIntyre link would be from my grandparents and Great Uncle and Aunt.

Tom

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Buteshire / Re: McIntyre: Arran/Holy Isle
« on: Wednesday 22 February 12 11:28 GMT (UK)  »
Hi there,

 My Aunt is Margaret, married my Uncle Archibald Gray. I might not be able to sort out dates until I get back to the UK. But will give my brother a call later. The family moved to the south of England some years ago, otherwise would have gone to Ardrossan Cemetery and had a look at the headstones. This is quite fascinating I have to say. Like many families we never recorded things of older generations, but having the known link to Arran and the Holy Isle has given good clues.

Tom

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Buteshire / Re: McIntyre: Arran/Holy Isle
« on: Wednesday 22 February 12 09:49 GMT (UK)  »
My, that was quick! I am working in Germany, but due to leave next week as my contract ends. So not particularly busy!
 I will have to wait until I get home to see if I can sort out dates. Have a chat with my older brother. Unfortunately when my Grandpa Gray my Uncle Archie kept most of the family records. He died a few years ago so my Aunt probably still has them somewhere.
 I am not too sure about My Uncle Robert, pretty sure McIntyre was the surname, but will check. I believe he used to own a shop in Countess Street, Saltcoats or may have worked there. Sorry if a bit vague, but all a long time ago now. I will need to chat with my brother or give my cousin Billy (William Gray) a ring.

Tom

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Buteshire / Re: McIntyre: Arran/Holy Isle
« on: Wednesday 22 February 12 09:30 GMT (UK)  »
Hello Again McIntyre Down Under,

 I just read further back another interesting point you raised. My Mother, Barbara nee Gray told me that part of the family were master builders and some moved to Aberdeen where they built much of the old town.

Tom

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Buteshire / Re: McIntyre: Arran/Holy Isle
« on: Wednesday 22 February 12 09:16 GMT (UK)  »
 Hello McIntyreDownUnder,
 I think I just lost the reply I composed. So lets try again!  Apologies if it appears twice and slightly different.
 My Grandfather was William Gray, his children, my mother and uncle was Barbara and Archibald Gray born in the 1920's. My Grandmother Gray I believe was nee McIntyre. I had an Uncle Robert McIntyre (my grandmother's brother) who lived in Saltcoats. My Grandpa Gray was in his seventies when he died around 1973/74. So all of that tracks with what you know.
 Interesting to hear about the family of 8 as that could be the one I was always told about. Love to know more about your tree as it has really piqued my interest. I have a cousin, another William Gray who is the son of my Uncle Archibald and Aunt Margaret Gray.

Hello Flyderaght,
 You may be right about Jim Jack, although the name Dick is firmly stuck in my mind. I may have a picture somewhere of him and my older brother George, teasing  me on Lamlash or Brodick beach. they had a bit of seaweed and told me it was a big crab. I could only have been about 3 - 4 at the time.

Tom

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Buteshire / Re: McIntyre: Arran/Holy Isle
« on: Tuesday 21 February 12 13:42 GMT (UK)  »
Hello,
I just found this site and it raised memories. My mother Barbara Smith (nee Gray) always told me that the family had come from Arran / Holy Isle. I had a aunt and uncle of the McIntyre name who, like us, lived in Saltcoats. When I used to go across to Lamlash, all the older people use to recognise me by my family looks and seemed to know my mother and grandmother without me uttering a word. I found it somewhat amazing to be honest.
 I remember being told a story of my great great great grandfather ? (Old Will) who farmed on Holy Isle having seven daughters and how he stood on the top looking for suitors for his daughters. I am not sure how much truth there is in it.
 I seem to recall playing with either a Jim or Robert (when I used to go to Lamlash or Brodick on holiday). Bobby or Jim Dick also rings a bell.
 The comments from members just made me recall it. Not sure how much truth or what the coonection is. But would be interesting to find out.

Tom

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