st vigeans a photo if possible

[Forfarian]

There are several photographs here http://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NO6342 and in adjacent squares of Arbroath and St Vigeans

[KeiDun]

Lauraine:

I am also in Canada and have relatives from Arbroath.  I visited there, recently, and took some pictures of various streets but I could see that things had dramatically changed from the street numbers I had from census data.  I could not find 62 Helen Street but have attached a picture of the street name, below.  I am also trying to research an Alexander Nicol from Arbroath, although I think he may have lived on Russel Street.  I have found one entry in census for 1871 but have not seen the image, yet.  Have you seen that one and is it on Helen Street?  If so, maybe I do not need to pay to open it.  I know very little about this Alexander Nicol as he was the father of an illegitimate child born in 1881 (I have the extract on this one which shows Russel Street but no other data) and maybe in 1873 (I am considering ordering this extract to see if the father was the same).  The mother never married.  It would be quite a coincidence if your Alexander Nicol is the same.

[jamielees]

Hello Luckychirpy,

I am researching the same line from Arbroath, St Vigeans, Auchmithie...names Beattie, Eaton, Spink, Smith, Cargill. Would love to compare notes.

[luckychirpy]

Hello Jamielees,
            My earliest Beattie is Alexander b1748 married to Matilda.
            My earliest Smith is Catherine b 1796
            My earliest Spink is Jane b 1806
            My earliest Eaton is David b 1806.

Cargills, I do not have any information on bu they figure in my wifes' side of the family.

I don't know if you are aware but the names we have are very common in Auchmithie and surrounding area.

Good to hear from you and hope there is some connection. 
           

[jamielees]

Hello Luckychirpy,

Yes I am aware of the names and that there were 5 main names that settled the area.I am related to all of these folks in one big ball of wax. It's a wonder I don't have 2 heads!


I have David SMITH married Margaret SWANKIE in 1772 Saint Vigneans.
(My 6x great grandparents). Note: Margaret's mother was a SPINK.

Their son... (My 5x great grandparents)
James SMITH married Margaret SPINK (don't have date).

Their son... (My 4x great grandparents)
William SMITH married Margaret SWANKIE in 1820 Saint Vigneans.

Their son... (My 3x great grandparents)
Peter SMITH married Jane SMITH in 1870 Arbroath and then Isabelle SWANKIE in Arbroath (no date).

Their son... (My 2x great grandparents)
Peter SMITH (bi-name Pit Delaney) married Isabella YOUNG in 1879 Arbroath.
One of their daughters called Katherine married a Peter CARGILL. Peter's mother was a SMITH.
Their son Peter (bi-name Easy Pit) married a Isabella Smith Beattie.
 
Maybe we should start with comparing notes from today and work backwards. I have attached a photo. My 2x great grandmother is in the photo, Isabella YOUNG.

Looking forward to your reply.

Jamie Lees

[luckychirpy]

Have you seen this site?  It has the names you are interested in and more

www.spinkancestors.com

[jamielees]

This link does not work.

Jamie

[Forfarian]

This link does not work.

It worked when I clicked on it just now.

[jamielees]

Thanks just tried it again and it worked. Think it had something to do with my work computer, as I was trying it there. Sometimes I can't get on to sites.

Looks very interesting!

Thanks,
Jamie