st. ninians churchyard help

[m19ichelle77]

Thanks for this - what an eventful day I had with this yesterday (there's a lot to be said for being off sick with flu lol).

I managed to find a death record on scotlands people for a brother my gran had called Andrew (never knew about him before).  Anyway, as it turns out the father is Peter Penman, b 1882.  When Andrew died in 1915, Peter was listed as a coal miner and it also mentions the Highland Cyclist Batallion.  We found a death record also for Peter, it lists him as missing in action, presumed dead in 1918 in France.  My uncle has also found details of WWI monument in Cowie which lists him - this seems to tie in perfectly as it mentions Black Watch which I have been told he served in.

Can anyone shed any more light?

Michelle

[Fergie38]

The oganising and research of the siting and building of the Cowie War Memorial was carried out be a kinsman of mine, Mr. William Stevenson.
One of the things William did was to ask me to film and make up a DVD of the ceremonies on its dedication day on 14th September 2006.
I supplied them with lots of copies and still have the master. I can send you a disc if you wish.
There was also a booklet produced that among other things, listed all the names on the memorial. I have a copy that I have tucked safely away somewhere but I can't (at this precise moment) remember where.

I took this photo just a couple of days after the dedication.



Cheers.

[apanderson]

Until Fergie can find his 'safe place', you can see Cowie's Memorial here: (Scottish War Memorial Project)

http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=896&highlight=cowie&mforum=warmemscot

Peter Penman is indeed listed - Black Watch.

Anne

[m19ichelle77]

Hi,

My uncle sent me this link after he came across this but I couldn't access it but he did tell me that there was another monument which tied in.  What does the inscription say in the first two columns next to his name?

I would love to see the DVD and of course, if you come across the other info, I would be greatful.  If you email me directly at (*) I will provide you with further details.

Thanks again

Michelle

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Cheers.

[Fergie38]

For anyone who's interested there is a 'Stirling Observer People Index covering the names of folk named in the Stirling Observer Annual

The names for 1911 to 1939 are here at  http://www.stirling.gov.uk/observer_annual_people_index_1911-39.xls

The names for 1940 to 1969 are here at  http://www.stirling.gov.uk/observer_annual_people_index_1940-69.xls

They can be downloaded by anyone who wants them. If anyting is seen that is of interest then. armed with the year and page number, it is just a trip to the Stirling archives to read the full article.

(Michelle...There are Penman's in it)

Cheers.

[m19ichelle77]

These are excellent, thanks.  I think I can already see a connection from the first document.

Michelle

[hotlips houlihan]

Hello!!  I just came across this thread today and wondered if you could possibly tell me if there are any entries for the name of Keir in the St Ninian Churchyard records?

Kate

[apanderson]

Hi Hotlips Kate!

Welcome to Rootschat.

According to the Mitchell's pre-1855 MI Book for St. Ninians Old Churchyard (East Stirlingshire), there are/were 2 Keir stones when their survey was carried out 1960's/early 1970's.

1.   1816  James Keir & Mary Mouat

2.   1830  Andrew Keir & Mary McGregor

And in St. Ninian's New Churchyard .....

1.   (Flat Stone)   David Keir 1814
      .....? Keir died 1st February .....?

Anne