John Steel married Mary Neilson 1860s

[blackfacesheep]

I really don't know where my Steel relatives went to school. It is possible that it was in Ayr as all but my grandfather and his descendants remained in Scotland. I would love to be able to find out.

[SamMary]

go to my facebook page John Neilson 1779 -1855 there is a file and in it there may be some information as I think they went to a school in Ayr

[islay 1]

Hi there,

  Just wondered if you could confirm (what I have read ..somewhere on here and cannot find it now!)  That John Steel's parents were John Steel and Mary McNeillage. Do you know where and when John was born? I am researching the Neilson family as I am descended from John Neilson and his daughter Mary who married John Steel.

    Many thanks if you think you can help me. Good luck with your own research. Best wishes, Islay

[SamMary]

I an in Glasgow  at the moment  visiting  family  sites I have a family  tree somewhere.  I certainly  have details  os john Neilson s father Walter and his father Walter so that will give a clue.  I've not looked at the steel but they are listed in 1861 ayr census

[islay 1]

    Ooh, one of my favourite cities! Love Glasgow! It always feels like coming home for me, although I have never lived there: I expect it is the family history connection. Anyway, lucky you to be there, and thank you so much for taking the time to add your message.
     I would love to know more about
John Neilson's father Walter Neilson and Walter's father too. Anything you feel able to share would be much appreciated and of great interest. Hope you have a successful time with your own research. This becomes addictive,doesn't it? Thank you for your generous offer of help, and enjoy Glasgow!
    Best wishes, Islay

[SamMary]

Hi do you  have my email  address  that way  I can  send you  the  file.

[islay 1]

  Hallo again, SamMary,

       I do not have your email address, sorry!  Not sure how to do these things privately as I am not very good with computers.

       Hope you are enjoying your trip.

               Best wishes, Islay

[SamMary]

Yes the visit  is great  visited the rose garden and saw the headstone  of John and James.  Also relative Walter who set up  the  Neilson  loco works a lot of  detail s are held in the Mitchell  library.  I did have a quick  look at the 1861 census certainly steel children  are at school  in ayr it looks like  the bird school  was filled  with  relatives. I may be able to  attach  a file  but it's not  possible  on my phone