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Midlothian / Re: Lauchlan Carmichael
« on: Monday 12 October 09 01:38 BST (UK) »
Just a note to clarify that in my last message I meant that I am interested in any future findings.
Best wishes,
Debbie
Best wishes,
Debbie
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Midlothian / Re: Lauchlan Carmichael
« on: Sunday 27 September 09 14:29 BST (UK) »
I have the same results. In the messages it has been brought up that Lauchlan, and family, then move to Australia. I am very interested in your thoughts/research findings on Sir Andrew and Lady Helen.
Thanks,
Debbie
Thanks,
Debbie
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Midlothian / Re: Lauchlan Carmichael
« on: Thursday 06 August 09 21:50 BST (UK) »
Dear Alison,
My 4th great grandmother, Elizabeth, was the sister of Sir Andrew Halliday and I am very interested in his life and career. I have been researching him as well as his godson and grand nephew:
Andrew Hallidie Smith later changed his last name to Hallidie (b. 1836 and inventor of the cable car in SF, California)
Some writings mention that Sir Andrew Halliday also gave a sum of money to his godson.
Would you please let your family member know I would be most interested in sharing info.
Debbie
My 4th great grandmother, Elizabeth, was the sister of Sir Andrew Halliday and I am very interested in his life and career. I have been researching him as well as his godson and grand nephew:
Andrew Hallidie Smith later changed his last name to Hallidie (b. 1836 and inventor of the cable car in SF, California)
Some writings mention that Sir Andrew Halliday also gave a sum of money to his godson.
Would you please let your family member know I would be most interested in sharing info.
Debbie
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Midlothian / Re: Lauchlan Carmichael
« on: Thursday 06 August 09 14:46 BST (UK) »
Please add info on Andrew Halliday notes. Thanks!
Debbie
Debbie
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Dumfriesshire / Re: Elizabeth Halliday Thomson
« on: Friday 24 July 09 17:40 BST (UK) »
Understand completely-I will be curious as to how you are related i.e. which of the siblings you have as an ancestor.
Best wishes, Debbie
Best wishes, Debbie
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Dumfriesshire / Re: Elizabeth Halliday Thomson
« on: Friday 03 July 09 22:08 BST (UK) »
I can send more on James Young and his offspring, career, etc.
Best wishes,
Debbie
Best wishes,
Debbie
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Dumfriesshire / Re: Elizabeth Halliday Thomson
« on: Friday 03 July 09 17:03 BST (UK) »
Dear Ceeoh:
The following lists my research, so far, on the family of Thomas Halliday and Margaret Porteous.
From Parish registers:
28 Nov 1773 Elizabeth Mary (Mary crossed out)--Halliday, Dryfesdale Parish, Dumfries.
23 Oct 1775 John Halliday--Dalton Parish, Dumfries
08 Mar 1778 Jane Halliday--Dalton Parish, Dumfries
09 Jan 1780 Margaret Halliday--Dalton Parish, Dumfries
17 Mar 1782 Andrew Halliday--Dalton Parish, Dumfries (becomes Sir Andrew Halliday)
From MI's of St. Mungo:
John and Walter sons [who probably died young]
Elizabeth had a N. Son with Robert Young, no marriage listed, that I can find:
10 Feb 1792 James Young Dryfesdale Parish, Dumfries
He is buried with his grandparents in St. Mungo, as you noted, with two daughters of his nine issue. I have further info on James Young as he is my direct line. His dau, Margaret Porteous Young, (1822-1910) is my 2nd gr grandmother.
What I believe to be Elizabeth's gravestone lists the following:
From MI's of St. Mungo:
"Elizabeth Holliday spouse of Wm. Thomson who d. at Moffat 24 Feb 1853 age 81 yrs."
Although the gravestone does not list parents, the will of Sir Andrew Halliday [1839] lists his siblings as Janet, Elizabeth, Jean, Margaret, and Agnes.
The death record of James Young 08 Jan 1875 Lockerbie, Dumfries, lists his mother as Elizabeth Thomson MS Halliday.
I have found a few children of Elizabeth and Wm. Thomson's born in Moffat, but little else, and would sincerely appreciate any help on this.
I am also currently researching Sir Andrew Halliday's career as well as his godson Andrew Smith Hallidie (grandson of Sir Andrew Halliday's sister, Margaret) who was the inventer of the cable car in San Francisco.
Your cousin,
Debbie
Do you know where parish records for John and Walter might be found?
What is your source for: John Graham H 1775 - died 1777 and
Walter H - no data, died young.
Also can you list source of your info as follows:
"Issue of Andrew and Helen
Thomas H 1817 - 1844
Janet H 1827 - 1851"
The following lists my research, so far, on the family of Thomas Halliday and Margaret Porteous.
From Parish registers:
28 Nov 1773 Elizabeth Mary (Mary crossed out)--Halliday, Dryfesdale Parish, Dumfries.
23 Oct 1775 John Halliday--Dalton Parish, Dumfries
08 Mar 1778 Jane Halliday--Dalton Parish, Dumfries
09 Jan 1780 Margaret Halliday--Dalton Parish, Dumfries
17 Mar 1782 Andrew Halliday--Dalton Parish, Dumfries (becomes Sir Andrew Halliday)
From MI's of St. Mungo:
John and Walter sons [who probably died young]
Elizabeth had a N. Son with Robert Young, no marriage listed, that I can find:
10 Feb 1792 James Young Dryfesdale Parish, Dumfries
He is buried with his grandparents in St. Mungo, as you noted, with two daughters of his nine issue. I have further info on James Young as he is my direct line. His dau, Margaret Porteous Young, (1822-1910) is my 2nd gr grandmother.
What I believe to be Elizabeth's gravestone lists the following:
From MI's of St. Mungo:
"Elizabeth Holliday spouse of Wm. Thomson who d. at Moffat 24 Feb 1853 age 81 yrs."
Although the gravestone does not list parents, the will of Sir Andrew Halliday [1839] lists his siblings as Janet, Elizabeth, Jean, Margaret, and Agnes.
The death record of James Young 08 Jan 1875 Lockerbie, Dumfries, lists his mother as Elizabeth Thomson MS Halliday.
I have found a few children of Elizabeth and Wm. Thomson's born in Moffat, but little else, and would sincerely appreciate any help on this.
I am also currently researching Sir Andrew Halliday's career as well as his godson Andrew Smith Hallidie (grandson of Sir Andrew Halliday's sister, Margaret) who was the inventer of the cable car in San Francisco.
Your cousin,
Debbie
Do you know where parish records for John and Walter might be found?
What is your source for: John Graham H 1775 - died 1777 and
Walter H - no data, died young.
Also can you list source of your info as follows:
"Issue of Andrew and Helen
Thomas H 1817 - 1844
Janet H 1827 - 1851"
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Midlothian / Re: Lauchlan Carmichael
« on: Wednesday 01 July 09 06:11 BST (UK) »
In researching Sir Andrew Halliday (1782-1839) and his wife Lady Helen Carmichael d. 31 Oct 1850, it states Lauchlan Carmichael, a chemist living at 13 Carlton St., Edinburgh, as the next of kin and executor of the estate. This was from her will in the Edinburgh Sheriff Court in 1860.
I posted this way back but was not sure if you saw this.
I posted this way back but was not sure if you saw this.
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Midlothian / Re: Lauchlan Carmichael
« on: Tuesday 24 March 09 13:11 GMT (UK) »
Yes, and for anyone else looking later on there is an image of a painting of him available online through the Wellcome Library.
I have seen a message board stating the marriage to Helen Carmichael in 1804 in Edinburgh with his name spelled Holloway.
I do not live in the UK so I wonder if one of the the university's might have a thesis or dissertation with more info on his career etc.
Thanks for the help-Debbie
I have seen a message board stating the marriage to Helen Carmichael in 1804 in Edinburgh with his name spelled Holloway.
I do not live in the UK so I wonder if one of the the university's might have a thesis or dissertation with more info on his career etc.
Thanks for the help-Debbie
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