Cambusnethan Cemetery Grave Search - Part 2

[NZDawn]

Kia ora

I am now in Scotland following up my Merrilees ancestors and intending to visit the Cambusnethan cemetery in less than 2 weeks time. How do you fit into the Merrilees picture?

NZDawn

[kb0fhp]

NZDawn:

I would really appreciate it if you could post the grave photos with inscriptions.  Specifically Robert Merrilees (1812) and Ann Scott Merrilees.  His parents Robert Merrilees and Agnes Rogers - that would be wonderful!

Elizabeth Cameron Merrilees (b 1850 based on marriage certificate) married Thomas McKenzie on 16 Feb 1872 in Aberlemno, Angus, Scotland.  The marriage certificate indicates parents were Robert Merrilees and Ann Milnor/Miller Scott.  From the grave records posted, you were able to unlock the major stumbling block I was having (and many of the relatives before me) finding the parents of Elizabeth Cameron Merrilees.  My grandfather and great grandfather couldn't tell us much about her family as her parents died young. 

This broke down a major stumbling block.

This was truly a huge help.

Scott

[NZDawn]

I am very pleased that incidentally, I was able to do help. I will see what photographs I can get.

NZDawn

[SOMISSMARPLE]

Thank you so much for this.  This is indeed the Duncan family although no mention of their parents - obviously some more digging on my part needed and perhaps I can find a link to the next grave. 
John Wilson's parents were John Wilson and Margaret Smith but he was brought up at Cairneyhead by his grandmother Janet while the parents moved to a farm at Shotts. John, my g grandfather, was born 6/5/1848 at Cambusnethan and his second wife Ellen McKechnie died in Bonkle in 19/3/1934.
Any other information gratefully received but once again thanks for this.
regards,
Moragb

John Wilson and Ellen McKechnie are also my GGrandparents.  John died 4/4/1925 at Inglisland Cryndledyke, he is not buried with Ellen in Cambusnethan Cemetery Lair No: 921A,  he may be buried in Shotts where his father and mother had Fortissat House and farm or he may be buried with his first wife Mary Greenhorn in Whitburn.  I hope Morag sees this message, would love to know her connection.

[kb0fhp]

Lodger:

I wanted to thank you for all the generous time you spent finding people.  The Merrilees find was exceptional!

Again thank you for your help.

Scott

[jinkybhoygb]

Hi i'm looking for some information about my family I don't know much about the family history although the family name was cooney and from cambusnethan Wishaw could you find any information i would be most thankful

[moragb]

John Wilson and Ellen McKechnie are also my GGrandparents.  John died 4/4/1925 at Inglisland Cryndledyke, he is not buried with Ellen in Cambusnethan Cemetery Lair No: 921A,  he may be buried in Shotts where his father and mother had Fortissat House and farm or he may be buried with his first wife Mary Greenhorn in Whitburn.  I hope Morag sees this message, would love to know her connection.

I am probably posting this in the wrong place but would love to get in touch.  I am the granddaughter of James Wilson, John's younger son.  Do get in touch soon.

[SOMISSMARPLE]

John Wilson and Ellen McKechnie are also my GGrandparents.  John died 4/4/1925 at Inglisland Cryndledyke, he is not buried with Ellen in Cambusnethan Cemetery Lair No: 921A,  he may be buried in Shotts where his father and mother had Fortissat House and farm or he may be buried with his first wife Mary Greenhorn in Whitburn.  I hope Morag sees this message, would love to know her connection.

I am probably posting this in the wrong place but would love to get in touch.  I am the granddaughter of James Wilson, John's younger son.  Do get in touch soon.

Hi Morag I am so happy you seen the message. Is James the son of John and Mary Greenhorn, I do not think that there was any children to his marriage to Ellen McKechnie in 1899. I know there were other siblings to James. I am away for 1 week from tomorrow but I will look forward to hearing from you when I get back.

[moragb]

Hi Morag I am so happy you seen the message. Is James the son of John and Mary Greenhorn, I do not think that there was any children to his marriage to Ellen McKechnie in 1899. I know there were other siblings to James. I am away for 1 week from tomorrow but I will look forward to hearing from you when I get back.

Yes, James is the son of John and Mary.  Do you come from Ellen's side?  Once you come back from holiday, we can get this sorted out!!  Great to hear from you
Morag