Burials Barrhead prior 1930

[irene_kipyahoo.co]

Does anyone know how I could find records of Catholic burials in Barrhead prior to the opening of St Conval's cemetery in 1933.

I realise they may be in the old St John's Church Graveyard but how could I find out?

Irene

[Murphyz]

I have checked with Barrhead Library and there are no Catholic records for the old St John's Burial ground held at the library. The library advised the original records held by St John's Church from the period 1841 to 1941 were destroyed in the fire which destroyed the original church.

The national catholic archives at Edinburgh seems to have the parish register for St John's http://www.scottishcatholicarchives.org.uk/Family%20History/Parish%20Registers/tabid/82/Default.aspx

Reference MP/73 - I am not sure, however, whether they would be in Edinburgh or Glasgow as the Diocese of Glasgow holds its own records and Barrhead has been listed under the Glasgow diocese on the link.

There are very few readable grave stones in the old St John's graveyard - the names which are readable are Queen/Lochrie, Small, Lynch, McGinnis, Foyer/Campbell, Watters, McDermott.

Regards
Murphyz

[irene_kipyahoo.co]

Thank you

Been away - appreciate your info.

What happened to 'hallowed' ground when Columba Club was built on grounds?  Shocking I think.

Irene

[Murphyz]

Irene

I am not sure how many graves would have been moved when the Columba Club was built - perhaps some one at St Conval's would know. There are still a few (very few) readable stones in the old church grounds, next to the Columba Club car park - but the grounds are not well maintained.

When they moved the gravestones from the Old White Wash Kirk (now the Sports Centre car park), they were supposed to be interred in Neilston cemetery, but to be honest, I have struggled to find any of those stones in Neilston.

If you wish a note of the readable stones in the Old St Johns, I can go up and note the names and dates for you.

Regards
Z

[irene_kipyahoo.co]

Thanks for info and offer to get names from Headstones.

I live in Barrhead so will take a wee trip up myself.

I hate the thought of such sacred ground next to a pub!

Kind Regards
Irene

[guiness1]

Hello there
I have just posted a message concerning St Johns graveyard I have been there and was concerned about the graves there I know for sure my gt.granparents are buried there Riddell is the name last time I was there the stone was still standing, but I believe my gt.gt grandparents are there to under columba club, there are some records concerning burials baptisms they are in Edinburgh at Scotlands People I think they are to go online soon.
Jen.

[Murphyz]

The Riddell gravestone is still standing in the Old St John's Churchyard, although it is very worn in places, making parts near impossible to read.

[guiness1]

Hi there
Many thanks for that its nice to know its still standing, will take a trip over to Barrhead and take a photograph of the headstone before it goes, Thanks once again.
Jen.

[calan477]

Hi there

I read with great interest that the name McDermott is one of the readable gravestones.  I am sure that this may be my ancestor i.e. grt grandad.  I live in Australia and dont have any other siblings etc.  Do you think I would be able to get a photo or something of the gravestone itself if I contact the Church itself - I have been looking for ages but dont seem to be getting anywhere and when I saw your post I got so excited.  Any further help you could give me would be greatly appreciated as both my mum and dad are now deceased too so I feel as if I am hitting my head against a brick wall.    Thanks for your help.  Much appreciated.  Carol

I have checked with Barrhead Library and there are no Catholic records for the old St John's Burial ground held at the library. The library advised the original records held by St John's Church from the period 1841 to 1941 were destroyed in the fire which destroyed the original church.

The national catholic archives at Edinburgh seems to have the parish register for St John's http://www.scottishcatholicarchives.org.uk/Family%20History/Parish%20Registers/tabid/82/Default.aspx

Reference MP/73 - I am not sure, however, whether they would be in Edinburgh or Glasgow as the Diocese of Glasgow holds its own records and Barrhead has been listed under the Glasgow diocese on the link.

There are very few readable grave stones in the old St John's graveyard - the names which are readable are Queen/Lochrie, Small, Lynch, McGinnis, Foyer/Campbell, Watters, McDermott.

Regards
Murphyz