BARRON, George 1841, 1851

[Kiwi007]

Hello,

I have just started researching the BARRON and HOSSACK families from Moray.

I believe George BARRON married Elspet FALCONER and had 8 children- Isabel b 1830, Mary b 1831, William b 1835, Hugh b 1837, and John b 1839 are some of them...all born in Elgin

George's parents were William BARRON and Isabel DOW - probably born abt 1785 or so- they married in Bellie 1807 and had 2 children there- Jane b 1813 and George b 1807.

I think Jane was already in London by 1841 as she married a fellow called John Henry KERR ( a mariner) maybe abt 1837 and had a number of children ( their first born, Jane KERR , was born August 1837 in London).

Family stories say that the KERR family worked at Gordon Castle, but I am thinking it may have been the BARRON family or perhaps the HOSSACK family
 ( a Margaret HOSSACK married a KERR and I believe these are the parents of John Henry KERR b abt 1810.

If anyone can help find these families, I would be most grateful. I am trying to get the details for a descendent of these folk - she is 92, so i am rushing!

Many thanks

Jocelyn,
Sydney Australia

[mitchell]

Hi Jocelyn,


Have you tried the Libindx -  the Local Heritage Service's index for Moray? It's a brilliant site and can be found at http://libindx.moray.gov.uk/mainmenu.asp

A quick look in the people search for Barron and Hossack brought up quite a lot of results.

Best wishes
Elaine

[Kiwi007]

Many thanks for the website - I finally figured out how to use it and am having a truly wonderful time!

I may still need some help, but will re-post after I have finished getting the readily available clues to see what else may be found elsewhere.

Much appreciated!
Jocelyn

[quarrywood]

I am researching George Barron- Elspet Falconer; b.1807, Elgin; have 10 children, have nothing about sister Jane b.1813 , just name, parents William Barron-Isabella Dow;   would like to compare. ml

[susieq]

BARRON   George   Head   Mar   45      Cabinetmaker   Bellie MOR   20   12 South Coll. St
BARRON   Elizabeth   Wife   Mar      47      Dyke MOR   20   12 South Coll. St
BARRON   Mary   Daur   U      20      Elgin MOR   20   12 South Coll. St
BARRON   George   Son   U   19         Elgin MOR   20   12 South Coll. St
BARRON   Hugh   Son      13      Scholar   Elgin MOR   20   12 South Coll. St
BARRON   John   Son      12      Scholar   Elgin MOR   20   12 South Coll. St
BARRON   Robert   Son      10      Scholar   Elgin MOR   20   12 South Coll. St
BARRON   James   Son      7      Scholar   Elgin MOR   20   12 South Coll. St
BARRON   Alexander   Son      6      Scholar   Elgin MOR   20   12 South Coll. St
BARRON   William   Son      5          Elgin MOR   20   12 South Coll. St
Hi Jocelyn
Found this in the 1851 census, may be of interest.
Susan.

[Kiwi007]

Hi Susan,

many thanks for the 1851 Census - I didn't realise you had posted the message and only just found it whilst looking for clues re my KERR's
The FreeCen project has them online now so I was also able to find them in 1841 as well!

Many thanks again for your help

Jocelyn

[runningbear]

hi quarrywood, BIG welcome to rootschat, i would be delighted to help you in your research, best idea would be to start a new thread of your own regarding jane.

willing to help

Joe

[declanb]

Hi, I'm researching William Barron who m. 18 Aug 1871 Christina Borland. When their son James died in WW1 his parents were listed as living in Anderson's Institution, Elgin. pm me at newparkhouse@hotmail.com