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One Name Studies: A to G / Re: COMMON, Yorkshire & Scotland
« on: Monday 27 June 22 13:50 BST (UK)  »
Okay thanks mine are all Dumfries and Galloway and The Borders. Thanks. Cheers

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One Name Studies: A to G / Re: COMMON, Yorkshire & Scotland
« on: Sunday 26 June 22 15:19 BST (UK)  »
Hello kiwi 32

Ive just been reading your posts on the Common family. My direct ancestor is Thomas Common son of Richard Common abt 1749 - 1827. I have an OPR for the birth of Richard Common showing his father as Richard Common and his mother as Isabel Ballington. This Richard Common was baptised in Jedburgh on 16th April 1749. Although I thought also that Thomas Common was Richard Common's father I haven't found evidence to support that yet. Thomas Common had John Common 1827 - 1889 who married Margaret Smith 1829 - 1864 and amongst their children was my great grandfather William Bell Common. We have the same Great Great Grandfather and Grand mother in Thomas Common and Isabella H Armstrong. :)

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Dumfriesshire / Re: AITKEN Kirkmichael, JOhnstone and Dunscore
« on: Tuesday 12 February 19 10:37 GMT (UK)  »
Cheers Colin it is really photos I am looking for ta.
AP

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Dumfriesshire / Re: AITKEN Kirkmichael, JOhnstone and Dunscore
« on: Tuesday 12 February 19 09:15 GMT (UK)  »
Researching the AITKEN family of Kirkmichael, Dumfries.

Thomas AITKEN and Isabella (GLOVER) had 11 children between 1772 and 1790.  Their 7th, Robert (1783-1844) married Isabella KIRK (1778-1852?) and had three children at Johnstone, Thomas who went to Ontario, Robert and Jane (c1824-c1910) who married Herbert DRYDEN of Lochmaben.

It would seem that before her marriage, Jane had an illegitimate child, John AITKEN (born c1843 Johnstone), who married Helen, had nine children, and became the Dominee, or Master, of Glenesslin School, Dunscore, until at least 1901.

The family tale insists that these AITKENs were related to the mother of Thomas CARLYLE.  Does anyone have any connections to or knowledge of them?  And how do I get access to the Kirkmichael and Johnstone parish registers?

Many thanks.

Hello Josh P
Wow your information is exciting. My Great Grandmother is Isabella Kirk Dryden her father was Herbert Kennedy Dryden who married Jean Aitken in 1849. I am sorry I can't help with the links to the Carlyles but you have provided more information for me re the Aitkens thanks. Do you have any photographs relating to the Aitkens or Drydens?

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Dumfriesshire / Re: dryden
« on: Tuesday 12 February 19 08:20 GMT (UK)  »
Hello there
I have Drydens from Lochmaben in my tree.
I am a descendent of Herbert Dryden(1754-?) and Sarah Johnstone(?-?) who married in 1779 in Lochmaben. Happy to share my tree if you this is the Dryden you are looking for.
Lesley

Lesley perhaps we are related! My Great Great Grandfather was Herbert K Dryden b abt 1827 d 1883 buried in Lockerbie and his daughter Isabella Kirk Dryden was my Great Grand Mother. Would you share your family tree with me so that I can check the connection. My late mum lived at Kinnelbanks for a wee while as a child.

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Dumfriesshire / Re: dryden
« on: Tuesday 12 February 19 08:14 GMT (UK)  »
Hi, I am an ancestor of the Dryden's of Lochmaben, my great grandfather ran the mill in Dunscore, built in 1300 . I have been to both mills and have photos, as well as family pics from the mill

Hi kiltwithaview. My great grandmother was Isabella Kirk Dryden one of eight children of Herbert Kennedy Dryden b abt 1827 and married to Jean Aitken on 23/12/1849. In 1861, 1871, 1881 they were living at Kinnelbanks, Lochmaben. Herbert K Dryden died in 1883 and is buried in Lockerbie. My late mother also stayed there as a child, and I believe she stayed at Dunscore. Very interested in your photos and any other info you may have.

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Dumfriesshire / Re: dryden
« on: Sunday 10 February 19 20:00 GMT (UK)  »
Hello nemisis
I am new to genealogy and I am keen to find out more about my late mother's life. She lived at Kinnelbanks for a while as a child abt 1926 I would guess. Her Great Grandfather was Herbert Kennedy Dryden b 1827 and he was married to Jean Aitken on 23rd December 1849. His mother was Helen Paul I don't know who his father was. I wonder if the photo you have could also be a relative of mine?

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