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Scotland / Re: Alexander Barron
« on: Thursday 16 March 06 23:45 GMT (UK)  »
What a privilege for you to have met Jean Redpath! Of course she has a magnificent voice (so often she's acapella and her music still misses nothing) but, she's a true stylist and has that rare ability to draw one in. I can never listen to her as background music! I've only seen her through occasional television broadcasts (years ago) of Garrisson Keiller's "Prairie Home Companion" (routinely a radio broadcast). She was a fairly regular guest. The great thing about her gift is she can sing a spiritual song that will make you weep, and a "bawdy" song that will make you blush....and it's all ok in her hands (pipes?).

I will jot down your recommendations on other Scottish folk artists...am not familiar with them but, that particular music needs to be sought out.

Donna

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Scotland / Re: Alexander Barron
« on: Thursday 16 March 06 13:49 GMT (UK)  »
Hi Russell,

Appreciate the scoop on Scotland's districts, etc., which I'm printing and saving to put with my map. My only experience with the language  is the music of Jean Redpath, which I love. At one time I had several records (remember L.P.s?) of hers and, I investigated the lyrics, some of the puzzling terms, so I could understand the stories in her beautiful songs. I also have a vintage recording of elderly Scottish women weavers recorded many years ago, not in a studio, but at their mill. They used to sing as they wove and the rhythm of the music served to coordinate their rhythm with the shuttles (?). They'd get through with a song and tell little stories about their lives. Fascinating stuff!

As for your forewarning about the genealogy addiction, you couldn't have been more accurate. Yesterday my husband came home and, instead of finding his dinner all ready, he found me sitting in front of the computer, amidst piles and piles of papers! If I don't temper my enthusiasm, I'll become a Barron again!

Donna 

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Scotland / Re: Alexander Barron
« on: Wednesday 15 March 06 03:10 GMT (UK)  »
Hi Russell,

I did go to scotlandspeople but it's a pay site and I don't want to spend money...at least not yet!....to gather baseline information. When I get as much as I can get from free searches, and get it somewhat organized, then it may be worth it to me to pay for access to more records. In other words, when my questions get a little smarter!

Right now I'm trying to figure out why some records say my grandfather was born in Glasgow, his LDS records say Springburn, Lanark, Scotland, and other family members say Aberdeen. Perhaps it's all in the same general area? I definitely need to familiarize myself with Scotland's geography a bit more and can probably save myself some time by reading the search hints posted on this site for the benefit of boneheads like me!

Donna

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Scotland / Re: Alexander Barron
« on: Wednesday 15 March 06 00:18 GMT (UK)  »
I have now opened my mind and will hunt the Barrons, Barrans, Barons, Barins, Barrens, etc. with a vengance! There will be no Barron spared, no matter how they spelled it!

Many thanks for the guidance...the waters are deep and murky at times!

Donna

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Scotland / Re: Alexander Barron
« on: Thursday 09 March 06 23:53 GMT (UK)  »
Hi runner,

Thanks for that clarification! I'm only recently starting to research my father's Scottish genealogy; prior to that I was focused on my mother's Swedish side. It's just got to be easier to research the Scots (tell me it's true!). The Swede's changed their surnames every generation...a genealogist's nightmare. I'm delighted to have found this site and have already received valuable information.

Donna

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Scotland / Re: Alexander Barron
« on: Thursday 09 March 06 17:17 GMT (UK)  »
Hi,

I found your post while doing a Google Search for more information on my paternal grandfather, who is the Alexander Mitchell Barron (LSD records have the spelling as "Barran" for some reason...we have never spelled it that way)you are researching! Lina and Lottie were my father's 1/2 sisters by grandpa's 1st marriage. My father was Clinton Barron  and he died in 1988. Uncle Fred is still living and we still communicate by telephone from time to time. I don't know how to get in touch with you other than posting here so, hopefully, you still check in from time to time. Perhaps we could fill in some genealogy blanks for one another!

Donna


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