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London & Middlesex Completed Lookup Requests / Re: 1851 census lookup please - DICKENS
« on: Wednesday 23 June 21 22:05 BST (UK)  »
Hello Tml, I know this is a very long time ago however, I have only just joined Rootschat and searched: DICKENS.  I do have a Charles Pearce (B 1829 - D 1882 and a Dinah (Charity) Dickens (B 1822 - D 1890) in my Ancestry Tree. Dinah was my Great Grand Aunt and Charles was obviously the husband of my Great Grand Aunt.  If you still look at Rootschat I would love to help as it would appear that an awful lot of my mum's side of relatives (Dickens) came from Feltham, Middlesex.
Maybe I could shine some light on the other Dickens? Shopper123

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Kirkcudbrightshire / Re: Bland, Balmaclellan
« on: Tuesday 22 June 21 14:05 BST (UK)  »
Hi again Silversprat, I am not sure whether you would be able to view my Ancestry page.  But, you are more than welcome too.  I have tried where possible to put a picture of the person on my Ancestry Tree as I believe it brings the person to life!  If you have any pictures, I would love to have them along with who they are and add them to my tree not just of the person/s but also a picture of where they lived if possible, if the house/s are still there as I realise a lot of the old properties have been knocked down now.

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Kirkcudbrightshire / Re: Bland, Balmaclellan
« on: Monday 21 June 21 23:48 BST (UK)  »
Hi Silversprat, Albert E Bland is my 1st Cousin 2 x removed! He would have been married to: Clara Constance Houston, I believe they had three children: William Edward, Frederick and Sydney?  Not sure Roy which one is your father?  This RootsChat is very informative.
My father was born in Stockport to James McMinn Bland B 1893 - D 1972 and Frances Ridgway B 1899 - D 1972 he married my mum from East Sussex and after the war he lived and died in Eastbourne, East Sussex.  We often go to Grange Over Sands on our way back from holidaying in Scotland it certainly is a small world. ......  Shopper123

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Kirkcudbrightshire / Re: Bland, Balmaclellan
« on: Monday 21 June 21 23:34 BST (UK)  »
Hello Forfarian,  many thanks for the links they are very interesting, you have been very helpful.
My husband and I came on holiday to Dumfries and Galloway seven years ago, I cried when we left! Shortly after I started Ancestry and could not believe that my ancestries came from around Galloway and Kirkcudbrightshire.   Many thanks for the links Shopper123 they are much appreciated.

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Kirkcudbrightshire / Re: Bland, Balmaclellan
« on: Monday 21 June 21 10:28 BST (UK)  »
Hello bluerenwick, hope I can help I think you'll find Agnes Bland married a Robert Kerr on 1st November, 1859 in Kells, Kirkcudbright.  Agnes Kerr (nee Bland) was my second great grandaunt.
If I can help in anyway, let me know.

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Kirkcudbrightshire / Re: Bland, Balmaclellan
« on: Monday 21 June 21 10:17 BST (UK)  »
Hello Silversprat,  I too am new to Rootschat.  My 2nd Great Grandparents are also William Dalzell Maitland Bland and his wife Isabella McMinn.  In 1881 I also have them living at the same address which I cannot find anywhere on Google earth! It would appear that they must have moved from Scotland possibly for work, I am not sure.

Another person on this loop also had dates of birth for Nathaniel Bland, Agnes Bland - I do agree with their dates however, I believe that the date of birth for Janet Bland was 1835 not 1830 as based on the 1871 Census it stated her age as 36 so working backwards that would make her born in 1835.  Maybe this person who states Janet's birth as 1830 has an actual Birth Certificate as I do not.  Would be grateful once again for any information.  If I can help anyone in anyway I am more than welcome. Shopper123

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Kirkcudbrightshire / Re: Bland, Balmaclellan
« on: Monday 21 June 21 09:39 BST (UK)  »
Hello Neale1961, you asked me what I want to know about the Bland family well there is so much.
My father who has now died had on his birth certificate the name James McMinn Bland however, we have been told that McMinn is not a Scottish name but, possibly Irish so we are intrigued to know if this is correct.  With regards to the Ancestry side of things I have managed to go back as far as William Dalzell Maitland Bland's parents who were Nathanial Bland B 1788 - D 1859 and Mary King B 1801 - D 1877.  We cannot find any parents of Mary King but, they all to be born or lived around Kirkcudbright.  We would love to know more about her side of the family.  Also, and lastly, Nathanial Bland who was born 1788 his father was John Bland B 1758 - ? and his mother was Janet (Jean) Heron B 1766 - D 1791.  Here we draw a blank.  So, if you or anyone could shine some light on this side of my family I would be so grateful.  Many thanks Shopper 123

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Kirkcudbrightshire / Re: Bland, Balmaclellan
« on: Sunday 20 June 21 20:58 BST (UK)  »
Hello All, I am new to this site, I have just discovered it as I am doing my Ancestry.  My Great, Great Grandfather was William Dalzell Maitland Bland B 1827 - D 1904 he was married to Isabella McMinn. B 1833 - D 1907
I would love to find out more about this as based on the Census it states they resided at Loch Vale Cottage, Dumfries.

Many thanks for any info. Shopper 123

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