help with information on maxwell's of durisdeer

[smithdumfries]

I am looking to trace some family members and have very little information my self so am hoping a few members on here may be able to add/ fill the blanks

The only inf i have at the moment is what has been found at the graveyard in Durisdeer which is as follows:

David Maxwell of Laundry cottage died may 1987 aged 84 years married to a Mary wcwhirter who had died in 1961

Peter Maxwell (shown as son of David maxwell) died 1st Nv 1976 aged 21


any further information greatly appreciated

[akc]

Have you tried Scotlands People? If you can find their death certificates you should get their parents names from them.

AKC

[Wul]

I have tried the Ewart library in Dumfries to try and view the OPR's for Durrisdeer, but was told they have not yet been transcribed.

The archive office in Dumfries is the next best hope for information  on microfilm.

[smithdumfries]

additions: Peter was maried to Elizabeth and had 2 children Thomas and Maria


any further info most appreciated

[hume]

David Maxwell was the son of David James Maxwell and Helen Maxwell. He was born 1903 1902 in Holywood.

You will be able to get his birth certificate online at http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.

There is no marriage online for a David Maxwell and Mary McWhirter - likely they could have married after 1933.

hume

Edited because I was looking at the registration date!

[ScottishAncestry]

Hi,

I think this is my husband’s family, I have extracted this from the gedcom file, is this the same family? If so I may be able to give you some more information.

Emma



1.   David MAXWELL, born 16 Dec 1902 in Barfreggan Cottage, Holywood, Dumf, died 30 May 1987 in Drumlanrig Laundry Cottage, Durisdeer, Dumf.
   
   He married Mary Ann MCWHIRTER, 26 Apr 1940 in Manse, Keir, Dumf, born 1918, died 29 Apr 1961 in Dumfries Infirmary, Dumfries, Dumf.

Parents

2.   David James MAXWELL, born 19 Feb 1872 in Dunscore, Dunscore, Dumf, died 15 Feb 1955 in Dumfries Infirmary, Dumfries, Dumf.  Partner Mary DOUGAN, born 1 Feb 1876 in Barnboard Mill, Balmaghie, Kirk, died 24 Jan 1956 in 68 Ashley Terrace, Alloa, Clack.  He married (2) Helen Smith MAXWELL, 16 Mar 1900 in Whitedyke, Dunscore, Dumf, born 21 Oct 1873 in Whitedyke, Dunscore, Dumf, died 24 Jun 1949 in The Garage, Newtonairds, Holywood, Dumf.

3.   Helen Smith MAXWELL, born 21 Oct 1873 in Whitedyke, Dunscore, Dumf, died 24 Jun 1949 in The Garage, Newtonairds, Holywood, Dumf.

Grand Parents

4.   David MAXWELL, born 1844 in Keir, Dumf, died 28 Mar 1932 in 26 High Street, Dumfries, Dumf.  commercial traveller and joiner, living at Dalgoner sawmill in 1901  -     Census 1901 822/4 p10 [C48.05]. He married Jane KELLOCK, 21 Nov 1871 in Campleslacks, Closeburn, Dumf.

5.   Jane KELLOCK, born 1850 in Closeburn, Dumf, died 14 Dec 1895 in Dalgoner Sawmill, Dunscore, Dumf.

6.   Thomas MAXWELL, born 6 Sep 1838 in Muir, Keir, Dumf, died 8 Jun 1922 in Whitedyke, Dunscore, Dumf, buried Jun 1922 in Dunscore Kirkyard, Dunscore, Dumf.  He married Helen SMITH, 16 Feb 1869 in Whitedyke, Dunscore, Dumf.

7.   Helen SMITH, born 1844, died 28 Nov 1929 in Dunscore, Dumf, buried Nov 1929 in Dunscore Kirkyard, Dunscore, Dumf.

[smithdumfries]

Hi Scottishancestry,thanks for that great info this sounds like the exact line i am trying to trace, would you have any further information on siblings of David Maxwell and Mary McWhirter

[eccles]

I'm just transcribing my sister's notes onto my computer -

I have a g g granfather, Joseph Maxwell b abt 1812 in Durisdeer, married Annie Todd & of their 8 children one was named Ann Kellock Maxwell (b 1838).   

ScottishAncestry says she possibly has your David's grandfather, David (b 1844), marrying a Jane Kellock.
If you ever find any connections please remember me!!

[ScottishAncestry]

Hi,

This is what we have on David’s siblings however in the case Mary Ann as she is not a direct ancestor we have very little information. My husband is a descendant of John Maxwell (b 1894). It may be interesting to swap some further information; I will send you a PM.

Emma




David MAXWELL

1.   David James MAXWELL, born 19 Feb 1872, Dunscore, Dunscore, Dumf, (son of David MAXWELL and Jane KELLOCK) occupation chauffeur; estate joiner.  Partner Mary DOUGAN, born 1 Feb 1876, Barnboard Mill, Balmaghie, Kirk, (daughter of Elizabeth DOUGAN) occupation domestic servant, died 24 Jan 1956, 68 Ashley Terrace, Alloa, Clack.  He married (2) Helen Smith MAXWELL, 16 Mar 1900, in Whitedyke, Dunscore, Dumf, born 21 Oct 1873, Whitedyke, Dunscore, Dumf, (daughter of Thomas MAXWELL and Helen SMITH) died 24 Jun 1949, The Garage, Newtonairds, Holywood, Dumf.  David died 15 Feb 1955, Dumfries Infirmary, Dumfries, Dumf.
            Children by Mary DOUGAN:

        2.   i   John MAXWELL born 26 Dec 1894.
            


Children by Helen Smith MAXWELL:

        3.   ii   Thomas MAXWELL born 27 Jan 1901.

        4.   iii   David MAXWELL born 16 Dec 1902.

            iv   Jessie MAXWELL, born 4 Dec 1904, Barfreggan Cottage, Holywood, Dumf.  She married Colin Leitch SANDERSON, 8 Sep 1928, in Newtonairds, Holywood, Dumf, born 5 Oct 1896, (son of William SCOTT and Mary Howat Dalziel LEITCH) occupation railway clerk; railway signalman, died 22 Aug 1970, 11 Grimshawe Terrace, Creetown.  Jessie died 31 Dec 1992, Goldielea Nursing Home, Troqueer, Kirk.  very likely had no family. Colin: of 12 The Crescnt, Milton Park, Lesmahagow

        5.   v   William MAXWELL born 9 Oct 1906.


Mary Ann MCWHIRTER,


1.   Mary Ann MCWHIRTER, born 1918, died 29 Apr 1961 in Dumfries Infirmary, Dumfries, Dumf.
   
   She married David MAXWELL, 26 Apr 1940 in Manse, Keir, Dumf, born 16 Dec 1902 in Barfreggan Cottage, Holywood, Dumf, died 30 May 1987 in Drumlanrig Laundry Cottage, Durisdeer, Dumf.

Parents

2.   James MCWHIRTER, born in bef 1900, died in bet 1940 & 1961.  He married Mary STITT, in bef 1918.

3.   Mary STITT, born in bef 1900, died in bet 1940 & 1961.