Lauchlan Carmichael

[Brian Holcroft]

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I too had difficulty this time, I searched the Nas catalogue using  "Carmichael a clerk at the Tax Office"and searched for phrase this gave 2 results if you click onto the GD number this should be successful,let me know how you get on.
 

[demented]

Thhanks Brian managed to gain access and found it very exciting and interesting. It sets me on the right road for the Homes this time.I noticed that the letter of 1806 mentioned wanting a son to be a surgeon That would have to have been one of his and Jeans but the oldest George would only have been about 10. However I also noticed that the letter of 1806 mentioned the upkeep of 6 childrenand he and Jean only had 4 at that time so maybe you were right about a previous marriage. James certainly led an interesting life!! I hope that among us all we can find out more. Will pass on anything I find. Thanks again for your help

[Brian Holcroft]

James Carmichael and Jean had 5 children in 1806;
Jean home C. b.1799
George home C. b.1800
Peter C.  b.1802
James Halliday C. b.1803
Mary Home C. b. 1805

[demented]

Thanks for pointing that out Brian. I somehow missed it when I took note of the last 3 children from one of your postings.I hadn't found more than 4 in my previous searches.

[Brian Holcroft]

D
There is loads of family tree info for Francis home ancestors at Paxton House.
ther is also a Pedegree chart on CD via famillysearch.org I think I still have a copy somewhere I will dig it out if I can.
I lost interest when I found Margaret Shaw was the correct Bloodline
Brian

[demented]

That would be great. I have lots of bits of info noted and put aside when I was searching the wrong line of Homes (due to the name Jane on the 4 birth records I had) Hopefully they will now be of use in putting the  "jigsaw" together. Any  info will be gratefully accepted. Will let you know if I find out any more about James or the hallidays.thanks again Brian.

[fhresearcher]

Anyone researching Sir Andrew Halliday's career? I would like to work together-Debbie

[demented]

Debbie i,m just looking for the link between Sir Andrew and the Homes or carmichaels but I found a good potted history of his career in a publication from Royal College of surgeons. which I found through google.
www.rcpa.ac.uk/journal/issue/journal-37-3/wilson.pdf
You may have seen this already but good luck with your search.I'll pass on anything else I find out

[fhresearcher]

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