Knockwalloch

[CA_Linda]

Could someone clarify if Knockwalloch was a hamlet or farm? 

I have seen it given on an old map at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City.  The lady there said she thought it was a farm, but she wasn't sure. 

An old book belonging to Joseph Dickson (of Kirkcudbrightshire - went to Macoupin County, Illinois ca. 1841-1842) who had handwritten the names of Kirkpatrick Durham, Culshan, and Knockwalloch.  With Gadget's help, I now have the names and d. dates of my Joseph Dickson's parents and that his mother died at Knockwalloch.

Thank you from California.

Linda
Menifee, California

[Gadget]

Hi Linda 

I've found Knockwalloch Hill on the old Maps site www.old-maps.co.uk 

It is just to the east (right) of Kirkpatrick Durham village. I'll pan around to see if I can home in on Knockwalloch itself.

It might be worth your having a look around the map as well 


Gadget

Added - Knockwalloch is a series of about 3 buildings to the NE of K D village.  It looks to me like a farm or small group of farms at the most

[Gadget]

Lots if you Google, including what looks like a Quaker Meeting House:

http://www.uk-local-search.co.uk/details.aspx?id=1295655



Gadget

[CA_Linda]

Gadget,

I saw that, too.  That is one of the reasons I posted the inquiry.  This would have been prior to 1842--I may try contacting the Quaker Meeting House. 

If they were Quaker, that might explain why I have not been able to find a record of the marriage of Joseph Dickson & Margaret (Derby) who was at the time of their marriage (before 1825) was widow of William Welsh who had died about 1815.  Also, no record (so far) found of the birth of their daughter, Helen/Ellen Dickson born abt. 1825.

Also have not found a marriage for William Welsh & Margaret Derby before 1815, but I think that one may have taken place in Dumfriesshire.

Thank you,

Linda
Menifee, California

[Northerngirl]

Hello CA_Linda.

I noticed with interest your posting re Knockwallock and thought I'd add my comment.  I knew the name was familiar to me and also that it had been or still is a Quaker House.

One of my 2 x great aunts gave birth to a male child there in 1877.  As the child was illegitimate it may be that she had gone there for the birth and some support.  The certificate states that she is a domestic servant. 

J.A.

[CA_Linda]

Hi J.A.

Thank you for the information regarding the Quaker House and the date of 1877 because they would explain and answers some of the questions I have regarding "missing" birth and marriage records of my Joseph Dickson family occuring in the early 1800s.

Linda
Menifee, California

Thank you for giving my the

Hello CA_Linda.

I noticed with interest your posting re Knockwallock and thought I'd add my comment.  I knew the name was familiar to me and also that it had been or still is a Quaker House.

One of my 2 x great aunts gave birth to a male child there in 1877.  As the child was illegitimate it may be that she had gone there for the birth and some support.  The certificate states that she is a domestic servant. 

J.A.

[Northerngirl]

Hello again CA_Linda.

You're welcome.  It would be nice to hear from another RCh member or two who perhaps could trace thier ancestors birth place to Knockwalloch.  Here's hoping - that is what this site is all about.

J.A.

[KirstyG]

I'm afraid it's not an actual picture of Knockwalloch itself, but of the coutryside around it. I just thought someone might be interested.

http://www.geograph.org.uk/browse.php?p=513415

Kirsty

[CA_Linda]

Kirsty,

Thank you so much for the link!  I have spent over an hour looking at other locations and views both in Scotland and in England. 

Linda
Menifee, California