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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: Need help with a surname
« on: Thursday 04 September 25 13:21 BST (UK) »
Findmypast has Dennis, but I'm not convinced. There appears to be a loop above the 4th letter.
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Fife / Re: Burial places in Ceres, Fife
« on: Sunday 31 August 25 19:39 BST (UK) »
The only burial ground in Ceres is the churchyard attached to the parish church. The current parish church was built in 1806, on the site of an earlier building, possibly dating to the 12th century.
You list three marriages. Where did these couples marry ?
You list three marriages. Where did these couples marry ?
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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: Occupation
« on: Wednesday 18 June 25 14:09 BST (UK) »
1. Writer
2. Ticket Writer
Someone who produced hand-written or hand-painted signs advertising goods or services for sale
2. Ticket Writer
Someone who produced hand-written or hand-painted signs advertising goods or services for sale
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Caithness / Re: Henderson/McLeod
« on: Tuesday 03 June 25 11:39 BST (UK) »
Have you checked the original baptismal entry for John Henderson on Scotlands People? It may give further details e.g. where the family lived, father's occupation, names of witnesses (possibly relatives)
The SP index lists the birth of a son Donald to these same parents in Halkirk in 1775 - also worth checking out for further details.
The SP index lists the birth of a son Donald to these same parents in Halkirk in 1775 - also worth checking out for further details.
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Lanarkshire / Re: 1851 census birthplace help
« on: Saturday 24 May 25 09:28 BST (UK) »
Begins with an E (Greek cursive) - Eldlersy ? possibly Elderslie (Renfrewshire) ?
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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: Latin translation from1732
« on: Tuesday 06 May 25 07:57 BST (UK) »
Gemelli = Twins
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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: Scottish Marriage - bad copy - help please
« on: Monday 07 April 25 10:49 BST (UK) »
I suggest that you ask Scotland's People to re-scan the image, using the 'Report an Issue' button above the image when you view it.
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The Lighter Side / Re: National Library of Scotland map site
« on: Saturday 05 April 25 16:48 BST (UK) »
NLS is undergoing essential maintenance. There is a message on the website as follows:
From 5pm on Friday 4 April, you won’t be able to access some of our online services. Our library buildings in Edinburgh and Glasgow will also close for essential maintenance. We expect to resume online services on Monday 7 April and reopen our buildings on Tuesday 8 April.
From 5pm on Friday 4 April, you won’t be able to access some of our online services. Our library buildings in Edinburgh and Glasgow will also close for essential maintenance. We expect to resume online services on Monday 7 April and reopen our buildings on Tuesday 8 April.
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Perthshire / Re: Helen Baxter
« on: Monday 03 February 25 09:07 GMT (UK) »
Helen Baxter's birth record (OPR Births 328/Alyth) gives only her father's name (John Baxter). No mother's name is given.