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World War One / Re: Black Watch Army- Australian Division
« on: Tuesday 28 August 12 09:32 BST (UK)  »
Wow! Thankyou everyone for your quick responses. Definately will look at these websites for clues. Yes, Mary Ann and Margaret are his daughters. Not sure if there were any other children. My Uncle told me John was buried in pauper's grave at Cheltenham cemetery in Adelaide SA. His wife  Mary Ann was buried in Catholic cemetery, Woodville SA in 1915. (listed as 82years old). That means John must have been in Army earlier than WW1 otherwise he would be too old??!!
Anyway, I'm off to check for clues.
Thanks again,
Deb

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World War One / Black Watch Army- Australian Division
« on: Tuesday 28 August 12 04:22 BST (UK)  »
Looking for information or enlistment for John Robertson from South Australia into Black Watch Army. WW1?
Spouse Mary Ann (nee O'Rafferty). Don't have any other details so where would I start??

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Roxburghshire / Re: William & Isabella Scott (Hawick, Scotland)
« on: Thursday 23 August 12 03:58 BST (UK)  »
Hi Thanks everyone.
I am a member of SP and have found marriage cert of William & Isabella in 1836. I also found marriage of Joseph & Margaret 5 Jan 1775 in Wilton. Also listed were births of Joseph & Margaret's children, Joseph, George & Jane but no record for William.
On George's will 1851 William was listed as late Smith in Hawick. Would this mean this William has died or because he know longer works and lives in Hawick (our William moving to Aust). All other names and details seem relevant to our family.
William and Isabella were listed in 1841 & 1851 census as living in Howgate.

Deb

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Roxburghshire / William & Isabella Scott (Hawick, Scotland)
« on: Wednesday 22 August 12 13:17 BST (UK)  »
Looking for information or descendants of William Scott (b abt1800) married Isabella Miller (b abt 1811) in 1836 in Hawick, Scotland. William was a Iron/White/Blacksmith in Hawick. Emigrated to Australia in 1851 on ship 'Albatross' with children Joseph, Helen. Margaret. They also had other children that previously died in Hawick:- George x 3, Mary & Isabella. They lived in Portland Estate South Australia. We think William's parent's were Joseph and Margaret (nee Scott). Joseph owned a Iron/Blacksmith business in Sandbed called Joseph Scott & Sons. Trying to find out if our William is definately the son of this Joseph. We have veiwed a will that lists a William from Aust. Joseph also had other children George, Jane & Joseph. Isabella's parent's were George and Helen(nee Thomson).
Any help would be appreciated,
Deb

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Clackmannanshire / Re: missing after 1851 census - Laing
« on: Wednesday 22 August 12 12:43 BST (UK)  »
Hi Evelyn. Thanks for your reply. It's great to hear from you.  Sorry I am new to this and I'm not sure how it all works. I noticed Shay's note and thought she may be able to help me. I am doing the family research for my mother. Yes, John (Jock) was born in 1863 in Adelaide. He married Ruth Turnbull in 1890 and they had 7 children (I think) :- Herbert, Ruby (Olive), John (Sonny), Reginald, Hilda, Hector & Ivy.
My grandmother was Ivy. I am a bit confused because on the ship "Shackamaxon" that Peter and Ann arrived on in 1853 lists their daughter as Mary Jane 11years old. Surely there wouldn't be 2 Peter Laings marrying a Ann Younger from Alloa??
Would definately like any information you have.
Hope to hear soon.
Regards,
Deb

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Clackmannanshire / Re: missing after 1851 census - Laing
« on: Tuesday 21 August 12 07:49 BST (UK)  »
Hi Shay.
I am also a 2nd great Granddaughter of Peter and Ann Laing who emigrated to Adelaide in 1853.
I am trying to find out any information. My great Grandfather was John (Jock) Laing. I tried your email address but it must have changed.
Love to get in touch.
regards,
Deb

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