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Westmeath / Re: Nolan, Inchmore
« on: Wednesday 14 September 11 16:09 BST (UK)  »
I am trying to trace info about my ggg grandfather Michael Gilchrist who married Mary Nolan in Ireland in approx 1830's.  They had a son named James Gilchrist born in 1841 who was born in Ireland and later moved to Old Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland.  I have traced other Nolans in Old Cumnock who come from Westmeath, John Nolan born Westmeath, Ireland in 1846 who married Mary Innes in Scotland in 1871. John's parents were Michael Nolan and Ann Malloy who I believe were married in Ireland but were resident in Ayrshire in 1861 and 1871. I am speculating that James may have moved to Old Cumnock to join these Nolan relatives although I haven't yet found confirmation although Janet Nolan (grandaughter of Michael Nolan and Ann Malloy) was a witness at the wedding of Hannah Gilchrist (grandaughter of Michael Gilchrist and Mary Dolan) possibly 2nd cousins?  Any links that anyone may have to these families it would be great to hear about them!

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Aberdeenshire / Re: Premnay graveyard
« on: Thursday 26 November 09 13:56 GMT (UK)  »
Thank you for your very speedy response and taking time to check out the records.  It also helps to know where info is not so that you concentrate on other areas instead!

There is some confusion over Agnes Fiddes (married name Fraser)
death, as body was found at roadside assumed to be that of Agnes, later discovered to be male and drowned!  Would be interesting to know the full story! Do you have any idea if there would be newspaper records of the Banchory area for 1879 which may have reported this?

thanks again
Ian

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Aberdeenshire / Re: Premnay graveyard
« on: Wednesday 25 November 09 10:58 GMT (UK)  »
Hi Mee too!

I notice that you have helped out others looking for info on Premnay graveyard.  I'm researching surnames Rae, Davidson and possible Stewart from Premnay.  My ggg grandmother Catherine Rae was born in Premnay in c1809  to Margaret Davidson c1776 and William Rae c1776.  Williams parents were Janet Taylor and Alexander Rae.  Margarets parents were Jane Stewart and Hugh Davidson. I'd be very grateful if you were to be able to find any info on any of these. 

Im in Congo so unable to visit the centre in Aberdeen.

I notice one of your surnames of research is Fiddes, I have a ggg grandmother Agnes Fiddes born approx 1785 possibly Kincardinshire, and died 1879 Banchory area I think. Her parents were Robert Fiddes and illegible Jaffrey?   Just wondered if there may be a possile link?

many thanks
Ian 

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