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Re: JOHNSTON-JOHNSON lost family help
« Reply #9 on: Saturday 09 July 11 22:55 BST (UK) »
MonicaL, humble pie is well and truly on the menu tomorrow.

Very sorry flst and Canisp for my out of hand dismissing of your helpful hints - it just didn't make sense to me so I assumed you were on the wrong track, Now I know it was me.  Isn't this site brilliant?!!!

With the additional information provided by MonicaL this is almost certainly the right family and I can begin my Scottish ancestry. Thank you all so much for being patient with me and giving me all the guidance you have found time to send in. Lesson learnt.

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Re: JOHNSTON-JOHNSON lost family help
« Reply #10 on: Saturday 09 July 11 23:04 BST (UK) »
There is not a day that I don't learn something new either Vimto - that's what keeps this research fun and fresh I think half the time!

I do think this family on the 1881 census that flst found is certainly worth following up on.

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Re: JOHNSTON-JOHNSON lost family help
« Reply #11 on: Saturday 09 July 11 23:15 BST (UK) »
MonicaL and flst - is the 1881 Scottish census imagery available to view on ScotlandsPeople or is it a transcript? I'd love to be able to get a copy of the original if I can. What would be the best way? I live in the north of England and will be on holiday in Scotland this summer. So if there is a way of calling in somewhere and obtaining copies of the original census that would be great.

Once again, thank you all.

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Re: JOHNSTON-JOHNSON lost family help
« Reply #12 on: Saturday 09 July 11 23:33 BST (UK) »
Both versions are available! I thoroughly recommend you read the helpful information on scotlandspeople. As piglet explained in his post, it's the official government website. Don't hesitate to ask us for help if you get stuck.
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Re: JOHNSTON-JOHNSON lost family help
« Reply #13 on: Saturday 09 July 11 23:35 BST (UK) »
MonicaL asked:

Quote from: MonicaL on Saturday 09 July 11 22:46 BST (UK)
Who of their children is the one that you are following back?

I'm following back  Jane JOHNSTON(E), b. 1883, the direct ancestor who has been eluding me til now.

She is born after Mary Ann (1881), and is followed by Maggie (1885) and Janet (1887) - all born in Edinburgh (like their older siblings), before the move down to Croydon c. 1889, after which, Peter is born (1890).

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Re: JOHNSTON-JOHNSON lost family help
« Reply #14 on: Saturday 09 July 11 23:37 BST (UK) »
Quote from: flst on Saturday 09 July 11 23:33 BST (UK)
Both versions are available! I thoroughly recommend you read the helpful information on scotlandspeople. As piglet explained in his post, it's the official government website. Don't hesitate to ask us for help if you get stuck.
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Cheers, I'll do just that and then buy some credits. Thanks for all the advice. Invaluable.

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Re: JOHNSTON-JOHNSON lost family help
« Reply #15 on: Saturday 09 July 11 23:45 BST (UK) »
Quote from: MonicaL on Saturday 09 July 11 23:04 BST (UK)
There is not a day that I don't learn something new either Vimto - that's what keeps this research fun and fresh I think half the time!

I put my initial query up just before 9:30 this morning, and I'm now truly mesmerised by all the help you have all provided in such a short space of time. Thank you and I'll let you know how I get on.

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Re: JOHNSTON-JOHNSON lost family help
« Reply #16 on: Sunday 10 July 11 08:34 BST (UK) »
You say you will be in Scotland on holiday, if you have a day to spare in Edinburgh it may be worth visiting the Scotland's People Centre at Register House. For £15 you can search and view BMD's and Census from 9am to 4-30pm, much better value if you want to research this familys ancestors in greater detail. 50p for copies. I think the Mitchell Library in Glasgow provides the same service although may require advance booking.

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Paterson (Edinburgh before1840), Smith (Cambusnethan before 1861), Johnstone (Peeblesshire before 1800), Brown (Carnwath before 1825)
Turnbull, Hume, Whitecross, Aitchison (all East Lothian)
Walker (Bathgate before 1850), Lawson (Edinburgh before 1868), Ellis (Biggar, Cambusnethan and West Calder), Jamieson (Biggar before 1800), Cree (Biggar before 1800)
McConnell (Kirkcudbrightshire before 1854)

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Re: JOHNSTON-JOHNSON lost family help
« Reply #17 on: Sunday 10 July 11 17:10 BST (UK) »
Hi Canisp

Thanks for the advice and information. I'll try and make it to Register House next month.

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