Old Dalbeth M.I.

[mmaureen]

Hi Gerry

My husband's 2xgreat-grandparents are on one of the stones you listed. I would love to have a photo of the stone. They are John Kelly d1864 and Mary Kelly d1877. Maryann McElhinney d1890 is their daughter (my husband's great-grandaunt).

Two of my husband's other 2xgreat-grandparents are also buried there - Edward Quigley d1896 and his wife Catherine Quigley d1889. Are they by any chance the Quigleys mentioned in your list?

I would be very grateful for any help you can give me.

Sincerely

Maureen

[gerryfarrell]

Hi Maureen,

You don't know how lucky you are to have not one but two surviving headstones in Old Dalbeth.
I will send you a private message with my email address if you can mail me there I will let you have a copy of all the photo's I have of these stones and give you the lair numbers etc.

Gerry

[AnthonyBrawley]

A few more from OD

[AnthonyBrawley]

[AnthonyBrawley]

[maciandubh]

Hi Gerry,
I read your message with great interest, I am currently searching for the Cassidy side of my family who were all based in Hutchesontown or thereabouts in Glasgow 1n the later 1800's and beyond, I think many may have been buried there as I have heard many relatives both Cassidy and non-Cassidy mentioning family in that Cemetery. I'm overseas and cannot unfortunately visit often.So I wondered as per your offer for all the info you have on Cassidy's there. I would appreciate your help very much.
Mac

[gerryfarrell]

Hi Mac,

Welcome to rootschat.
The only inscription with a reference to Cassisdy is as follows -

Erected by Michael Cunnian in memory of his children, Mary, died 17th May 1864. Aged 4½ months. Thomas, died 6th March 1865. Aged 1 day. Rosan, died 19th Jan 1863. Aged 9 months. And of Jane Conner, his wife died 18th July 1870. Aged 26 years. And of Rosan Cassidy, his wife died 5th July 1872. Aged 23 years.  Michael Cunnian, died abroad.

Gerry

[maciandubh]

Hi Gerry,
Thanks for the info. Not one of mine I'm afraid. I guess I'll have to look next door :-) Appreciate the help!!
Mac

[genman41]

Gerry,

I'm excited to have found this thread! I'm hopeful that you'll be able to help w/ the following surnames:

Docherty;
Dougherty;
Sweeney;
Quin;
McGovern
McGrory
Colgan;
Googan; and
Rowan.

I found a burial record for a Barbary Sweeny, who was buried Jan. 1855 (age 60).

I can't seem to find the link to PM you.

Thanks in advance,

Bill