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« on: Saturday 20 August 05 08:36 BST (UK) »
Hi Liz,
Frances is my best friend's ancestor and I have done as much as I could so far some years ago. My friend has been to the Isle of Bute during an overseas trip, and her younger sister has also done some research.
Like you, I tried the census microfilms at the AIGS library here in Melbourne with no success at all. While pottering on the net today (I have a day off work) I found another Frances Thurtle (her maiden name) who married a Jamieson. The time period would be right for her to have been an aunt (or perhaps Frances' mother), but of course there may be no connection at all. This latter Frances was quite a prolific author in the 1820's and appears to have been born in England. I wondered if perhaps she travelled to Scotland and met her husband there. Of course it's all speculation.
If you would like more information, I'm very happy to share what we have.
Regards,
Judy