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Hi Gashry.

I've not been on this site for a long time so sorry it's taken so long to reply.

Yes, I did find the location. Here's a link that hopefully takes you to it. The email from the museum I've lost I'm afraid. But what I remember is that it's an old church with the cottage attached.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/yByRYV2xiKkqxfG6A - hope that works for you?

The person I was researching is also a Kate/Katie/Catherine Murdoch - I did the research for my friend who is a great grandchild of Catherine. I wonder if it's the same person? My Catherine Murdoch marries a William Cran but that's in 1919. Very happy to share what I have if it links with your tree.

Sarah

Hi

I'm researching the Glasgow connections of an Irish musician called Michael Gorman 1895-1970.

I'm particularly interested in the place where Michael was born and where his father, John Gorman, lived and worked. It's called Blackhill Farm and is off Blackhill Road in Cadder. It's still there but the period I'm interested in is 1892-1905. I've found a valuation roll for 1895 where John is listed as living on site. The Gormans moved frequently for work during this period, often travelling between Sligo and Glasgow.

I'd like to find any records, plans or photographs of Blackhill Farm during this period. It was owned by Alexander Young and run by tenants called Imrie, a family of farmers.

Has anyone any tip on where I might find information about the farm at this time?

Thanks

Sarah

Hi

I'm guessing you might have come across this already but here is a good resource if not:
http://www.islandregister.com/yankeegale.html

Having researched my ancestor's link to a whaling ship disaster, I found local newspapers to be a great help in terms of giving details of the ship. However, I was lucky that my man was a Captain. However, you may find details about your ancestor in the smaller local papers that might want to connect their community to a bigger story.

The manifest and the log book for my ship disappeared. Whether due to the wreckage or later on, I have no idea. But, they would not be a priority to save in a crisis.

Good luck with your search.

Sarah

I've just watched it on catch up and also really enjoyed it.

I liked the going into detail about Hugh and Helen's life together. Like some other people, I also wondered if Helen had a breakdown, perhaps severe Post Natal Depression or was ill following complications from childbirth. It would certainly explain why only the baby had been taken away from her siblings.

It was quite amazing that, when she came out of Central Station, nobody shouted out "Awright, Lulu, hen! Gonnae gie's a song?" And she ditched the tinted reading glasses after realising there was no sun to block out in Glasgow.

Sarah