"Laings" in Fife and beyond

[pingpong]

Alanda I saw your post concerning the Laings from New Brunswick. I am also related to them specifically John Laing b1836 who married Emma Huston or Hustin. I'm not sure of her exact maiden name, my family notes say her father was a William Hustin and her mother was possibly Mary Purcell but I can find no proof. Emma was born in Nova Scotia and married John in Boston in 1859 but again no marriage record found. My line goes thru their daughter May Rebecca Laing who married Charles Parent ,my great grandfather. I'd love to compare info if possible .Thanks.David

[margthom]

So many postings of Laings and none of them mine! 

Farthest back that I can get:
Peter Laing died 1829 Dysart married to Elizabeth Campbell 29 June 1790 in Dysart.
   - children John b. 24 May 1781 and Peter b. 1 Dec. 1787 Gallatown

Peter married Margaret Norval 19 Dec 1824 Dysart
   - children Peter 20 Oct 1825
                   Janet 8 Sept 1827
                   Elisabeth 23 Jun 1830
                   Joseph 24 Jun 1833 (married Philia Shand)
                   James 11 Nov 1835

Peter married Grace Davidson 15 May 1852 Dysart
   - children Peter 5 Mar 1853
                   David Davidson 27 Aug 1855
                   Jane Anderson 23 Jun 1859

David married Mary Dodds and had 8 children
Jane married Alexander Page 21 Jun 1888
    - children Grace Davidson 8 Jun 1890
                    Henry  2 Mar 1892
                    Peter Laing 22 June 1894
                    Alexander   25 May 1897
                    David Laing 26 June 1898
                    Robert  18 Mar 1901
                    Mary Adamson 24 May 1903

Any links to this Laing family line?

Margaret
Ontario Canada

[cheekywan]

Hi

Got completely lost and I'm not sure if I clicked on every page, so apologies if someone has added these people.

James Laying m Catherine Mopsie or Mapsie 29 Nov 1723 Kettle, Fife, Scotland.
Daughter Christian Laying born 13 Sep 1724 Auchtermuchty, Fife married George Philp.

Children
John Philp born 12 Nov 1749
Katherine Philp born 19 Nov 1752
both Auchtermuchty, Fife, Scotland

Katherine Philp married George Page 29 Dec 1784


Cheers
Heather

[marcie dean]

Hi Mythical
Marion

Hi Sheenie, Mythical
I have a Blaikie on my family tree yet her father was known as Charles Blackie, over the years did that become Black do you think.  Still have not found Robert Laing's wifes name.

marcie

[TAMC]

Hi Evelina,

I note that one of the Laings in your original Laing was Smart Laing _ son of James and Margaret. Smart Laing was my grandfather (I'm assuming it must be him). He lived in Cowdenbeath and had three daughters who survived, Lilias (still alive at age 98!), Christina and Mary (my mum). My name is Tom and I live in Rosyth. I'd love to hear from you and if I can supply any information I'd be most happy to do so.

Tom Cook

[Chiad Fhear]

Hello fellow Laings.
... the birth of Jemima Kinnear is recorded as March 26th 1871 in Buckhaven, Wemyss, Fife. ... Her death is recorded as 30th March, no year or place given ...
She is buried in Wemyss Cemetery.
Hope this is helpful.
Grosperrin.

Hi Grosperrin ... the "Laings" in Fife rumble on ... I've just done a search in SP and found that Jemima died in Buckhaven, Wemyss, Fife on 30 March 1916

I'll need to do some follow-up work next time I'm in Edinburgh!

Regards

Chiad Fhear

[Chiad Fhear]

And here's Jemima, William and their family at 6 West Shore Street, Buckhaven, Wemyss, Fife ...

1901 Census
William Adams; Head, 29, b. Buckhaven Fifeshire, Coal Miner
Jemima Adams; Wife, 30, b. Buckhaven, Fifeshire
Janet Adams; Daur, 7, b. Buckhaven, Fifeshire - scholar
Margaret Adams; Daur, 5, b. Buckhaven, Fifeshire - scholar
Jemima Adams; Daur, 3, b. Buckhaven, Fifeshire
Ann Adams; Daur, 1, b. Buckhaven, Fifeshire

Regards

Chiad Fhear

[Evelina]

Hi Tom, Yes Smart Laing is my relative, my Gran's Uncle.  I will send you a PM. Evelina

[etakathy]

I have much information about Laings in Fife.  See my family tree at ancestrey.com and GenesReunited.com
Kathleen Lillo Dunn