Blue family, Kilmun

[Joyce Brownell51]

You are right about some death certificates not stating the parent's names.  One of Donald and Christina's children did state  - Donald Cameron as father and a ? Blue.  Today I have found the birthdates of their children born in Campbeltown, Argyle, Scotland.  Mary (my great grandmother) born 18 Feb 1820, Agness born 27 Jan 1830, Malcolm b. 19 Feb 1824, Barbra b. 20 Mar 1826, Margaret b. 22 Mar 1822.  Also found a son John b. 08 Mar 1828 (must of died young in Scotland?  Christina b. 1832,  Elizabeth b. 1827 and Jane born in Canada in 1838.  It is just like putting a great big puzzle together.  I think I will try to go the registry office and re read Donald Cameron's will  -  I read it years ago and it gives the names of his living children.  Joyce Brownell

[markharrison1973]

Just came across this thread and note a lot of relatives from my family tree.
Just wondering if anyone has made any further progress.
The following is my connection to the Blues -
Donald Blue (1767 - 1841) husband of Margaret Brown is my 5th great grandfather
John Blue (1793 - 1872) husband of Mary McIntyre Son of Donald - 4xGG
Dugald Blue (1821 - 1889) husband of Barbara Cochrane (or McEachran) Son of John - 3XGG
James Blue (1851 - ) husband of Catherine Sweeney & Son of Dugald - 2XGG
Barbara Sweeney Blue (1883 - ) wife of Michael Scully & Daughter of James - Great Grandmother
Agnes Theresa Scully wife of Joseph Fitzpatrick & Daughter of Barbara Sweeney - Grandmother
Eleanor Dowds Fitzpatrick (1946 - 2008) wife of Patrick Byrne Harrison & Daughter of Agnes Theresa - Mother
I have a certificate for a Donald Blue Birth in 26th Nov 1760 son of John Blue and Christian McLean but not 100% sure its the same Donald above. Regards Mark.

[Merryb]

Hi,  We do have Donald Blue (1767-1841) husband of Margaret Brown as a common ancestor.
Your John Blue (1793) is the first born of Donald and Margaret.  The third born, Dugald, (1797) is our ggg grandfather.  There were eight.  We have not gone back any farther than Donald and Margaret.
Dugald (1797) husband of Mary Bell was the father of our John Blue (1927) husband of Margaret Ferguson.
This John Blue with his wife and probably 3 sons moved from Kilmun to the Limerick area of Ireland.  His oldest son Dugald (1852) is our g grandfather or Grandfather in Hilary Blue's case.

[markharrison1973]

Hi Merry,
Thanks for the reply. Wasn't sure if you guys were still online or not.
Couldn't get any further back than Donald and Margaret myself, so its good to know its not just me.
As I said, I have a certificate for a Donald Blue Birth in 26th Nov 1760 son of John Blue and Christian McLean but not 100% sure its the same Donald above.
If you would like a copy please PM me your email address.
Regards Mark

[Merryb]

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[DonnaHearnden]

Hi there. I think the family may be connected. My father was Michael Scully Fitzpatrick, brother to Eleanor and son to Agnes Scully and Joe Fitzpatrick. Shortly before he died he talked about working as a stevedore at Greenock dock yards. We have never heard this story and wanted to see if anyone had info about this job, maybe even worked with him.
Thanks Donna

[MonicaL]

Hi Donna

Welcome to RootsChat 

Have a read here for a description of stevedore www.iims.org.uk/the-role-of-stevedores-in-shipping/

Monica

[DonnaHearnden]

Thank You. I will have a read. We had heard that the Fitzpatricks had originally came from Ireland and its interesting to see that it was likely Limerick. I will keep on exploring.
Thank You.

[markharrison1973]

Hi there. I think the family may be connected. My father was Michael Scully Fitzpatrick, brother to Eleanor and son to Agnes Scully and Joe Fitzpatrick. Shortly before he died he talked about working as a stevedore at Greenock dock yards. We have never heard this story and wanted to see if anyone had info about this job, maybe even worked with him.
Thanks Donna

Hi Donna, Ive sent you a PM. Regards Mark Harrison