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From the marriage SS has posted looked for the death
28 January 1906 251 Kennedy Street Glasgow
Caroline Pennington age 55 ?
Married first to William Campbell
Married to Thomas Forbes he registered the death

Sorry I don't know how to copy and post C Forlow if you pm your email address I will send you the copy if required

Rosie

Hi Rosie,

You can email me at [blank] - I'll be glad to see this record! I think this may be the mystery finally being "put to bed"!

Minor point, Margaret Bruce Roberson died 10.10.1911, have you found her in 1911 census.

SS

Hi SS,

I've checked the "Milton" district in 1911, unfortunately couldn't find anything. I assume they could've relocated to Sawmillfield St mid year? I'll have another check soon, perhaps also including the "Hutchesontown" district may provide accurate answers (As they residing at Camden St in the 1901 Census). The household in 1911 should include William Snr, Maggie & Thomas - should've mentioned it in original post, but William Jnr married Helen Deacon c. 1906, and Thomas married Mary Norah MacKillop c. 1913.

Dear Rootschat'ers

I've came to this forum in hope of aid in, perhaps, the largest "brickwall" in the my family tree at the moment - mostly concerning the parents of "Margaret Bruce Campbell", commonly referred to as "Maggie". Maggie's two birthdates are listed at abt 1863 and abt 1865, indicating she was probably born in the early-mid 1860's in Glasgow (Meaning a birth certificate for her should exist). Maggie developed a life-lasting relationship w/ William West Robertson, a Glaswegian Steward, whilst her only registered occupation I've found is a Calender Worker; although, there is nil evidence that William & Maggie ever married. Maggie had her first child, William West Robertson (Named after the credited father) c. 1885. His birth certificate marks him as "Illegitimate", although still lists both the parents and their names in full. Maggie had a second child, Thomas, in 1887 - although, Thomas was illegitimate aswell with the identity of his father unknown. Again, this is as William & Maggie weren't married. Thomas was eventually sent to live with William, and assumed the "Robertson" surnamed.

In the 1891 Census, I have William & Thomas living at No. 20 Gladstone St, adjacent to No. 22 Gladstone St (Where William was born). They are lodging alongside their paternal uncle, Charles Robertson. I can't find accurate census records for William Snr or Maggie in 1891. In the 1901 Census, the most accurate census record is for a household at No. 97 Camden St, where William & Thomas reside alongside William Snr & Maggie; who are listed as a married couple. I am not 100% sure this is the right record, but it's the best I can get. Now, the interesting part - I've found the death record for Margaret Bruce Campbell, on 10 Oct 1910 at 16 Sawmillifield St in Milton; she is aged 46 y/o, listed as the husband as William West Robertson (Widower). Her parents are listed as John Campbell, Newspaper Reporter (Deceased) & Margaret Forbes, formerly Campbell, m.s. Bruce (Deceased). Now, the challenging: looking at basic Marriage Entries on Scotland's People, there is no appropriate entries for a John Campbell & Margaret Bruce with any spelling variations. The same issue occurs after searching a [?] Forbes & Margaret Bruce. The only plausible entry for a [?] Forbes & Margaret Campbell is a 1865 Thurso Marriage, which I have inspected, and is incorrect.

So, Rootschat'ers, hopefully you all may be able to give some suggestions or a "helping hand". I am almost certain that William & Maggie weren't married, due to the lack of a marriage record - although this doesn't totally rule out the possibility. I don't understand why they'd live together and go to such lengths instead of simply marrying. Perhaps there is more to the story? Perhaps finding a suitable 1891 Census for them would help with this, and provide information regarding Maggie's parents? Just ideas, but I hope to hear back from others who can concur solutions to this problem. Most online family trees seem to list Maggie's parents as a John Campbell & Margaret Crea b. 1829 & 1825 in Ireland - but the mother's maiden name doesn't line up, and neither of them seems to have remarried to anyone, let alone a Forbes.

Best Wishes,
CForlow.

Hi RootsChat'ers,
In the past recent days I've been in touch with a lovely English-woman, who is a relation through my Paternal Grandfather's side (Her father was a Scotsman of whom migrated to England). She's managed to offer valuable information, though also important-ly looked out for a few photographs - unfortunately, it seems that the photos she sent via email are quite pixelated, taken with a low-quality cellphone. I could offer for her to mail the photos and I could scan them, but they're framed + she is elderly, and I would most likely just become a burden to her. The other option would be to make a personal visit; unfortunately, she simply just lives too far away. So, I've (once again) came to this forum with the hope some of the talented "photoshoppers" may have the equipment and expertise to bring these photos to an "appropriate" or "better" standard.
Thanks in Advance,
CForlow.

Hi,

Attached is a photograph of my x3 Great Grandfather, James Crerand (1867 - 1953), a "flax" farmer of rural Letterkenny, locally known as "Big James". I scanned this off a family history book given to me while back by the Great-Uncle, yet because this is sourced from book material, as you can see the quality obviously lacks; now looking back, I am unsure the original photograph was actually scanned, so that's another loss. If anyone could please restore it into its former-self, I would deeply appreciate it.

Regards, CForlow.