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Midlothian / Re: Lauchlan Carmichael
« on: Friday 07 August 09 07:39 BST (UK)  »
Dear Debbie

I will see what I can do for you.  I had a look at the certificates yesterday, most of which are in Latin.  One mentions midwifery.  I could see if I could take a photocopy and send you what I have, this I must have agreement from my family member - it may not be possible as of how old they are and whether they could withstand photocopying.  I am next week going through a trunk of my grandfather stuff in hope that any correspondence might shed light on the connection.  I will let you know if I find out any more information.

I'm wondering if anybody has photograph's of family members as I would be interested. 

Thanks.  Alison

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Midlothian / Re: Lauchlan Carmichael
« on: Thursday 06 August 09 20:15 BST (UK)  »
Hi Brian

Thank you for your information.  I would be interested in the details of James Carmichael, birth place, death place and his parents etc  I have found it very difficult to find.

The information currently I have is:
 
Alexander Porteous m Janet Henderson, their son
Andrew Halliday Carmichael married Mary Grant Richie, their Son (my great grandparents)
Andrew Halliday Carmichael (b 1897 d 1976) (My grandfather)

I conclude that David Henderson was Andrew's brother?  There seems to be quite a few Andrew Hallidays.

Sir Andrew Halliday was always spoken of highly in the family, he bequeathed a sum of money to train my grandfather as a Dr, but unfortunately he couldn't complete his studies due to WW1 - I'm not sure how come this was as Sir Andrew was dead long before he was born.  A family member has Sir Andrew's certificates/manuscripts and correspondence he did during his career including some from the king.  I am hoping to get more information on the family history I will let you know.

I hope this may be useful information for you.  Alison

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Midlothian / Re: Lauchlan Carmichael
« on: Thursday 06 August 09 08:20 BST (UK)  »
Hi

I read with interest your posts. I have being trying to find James Carmichael's parentage which has proved difficult, but have picked up some information and thank you.  Halliday is also part of the male surnames.  I am a direct descendant of Alexander porteous and Andrew Carmichael.  I have being doing research originally as there was a family myth that we were related to the Earl of Hyndford, however I have found no evidence of this.  I have some information on Andrew Halliday if anybody is interested, let me know.
Alison

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