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Aberdeenshire / George Smith Mackie and William Smith
« on: Sunday 13 November 16 17:29 GMT (UK)  »
George Smith Mackie was a photographer in Aberdeen 1875/1876 and he had a studio at 259 George Street and later in Colchester, Essex. Does anyone know of any photographs or examples of his work that still exist.
I have nothing but I would like to find something if it still exists. Does anyone have any photos from his studios who could send me a digital image.
George was the illegitimate son of William Smith a distiller who traded from the Jericho distillery, founded in 1824 until 1864 when he passed the business over to John Maitland. William died in 1873, does anyone know if a portrait exists of William or any other information regarding his activities.
I have copies of William Smiths Will, but I am interested in any other information that may be available.
I would be grateful if any one can help with this request.

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Aberdeenshire / Re: Amelia / Elizabeth Mackie
« on: Sunday 24 August 14 16:17 BST (UK)  »
My hope is that someone can shed some light on Amelia and Elizabeth, are they the same person? Are there any records of Amelia and Alexander emigrating to Canada?
I have most records for George Smith Mackie and his family in Colchester. What I really need is information on William Mackie and Jean Cruikshank, birth and death entries and if they had any further children other than Amelia.

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Aberdeenshire / Amelia / Elizabeth Mackie
« on: Sunday 24 August 14 11:06 BST (UK)  »
Can anyone help me to resolve a problem I have with researching Amelia Mackie.
Born in 1816 in Insch according to the census records for 1841 and 1851. Her parents were William Mackie b.1765 and Jean Cruikshank b.1770. I have not been able to trace any birth record. She married Alexander Fyfe on the 29th January 1858 in Aberdeen. I have then been unable to find any further records in Scotland for either Amelia or Alexander.
However I came across an Elizabeth Mackie in Canada who married Alexander Mackie in 1878 in Fergus Ontario. She lists her year of birth as 1814 and her parents as William Mackie and Jean Cruikshank, the same as Amelia. Her spouse Alexander names his parents as George Mackie and Jean Aberdeen.
I then was able to trace Elizabeth to her death in Canada in1896.
I have not been able to find any further record of children for William and Jean.
Can anyone help me solve this problem. Are Amelia and Elizabeth the same person or sisters or not related at all?
Did Amelia and Alexander emigrate to Canada some time after their marriage.
Amelia also had one child with William Smith in 1838, but did not marry, his name was George Smith Mackie and he is my 2nd Great Grandfather.
I would be grateful for any help you can provide.

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