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Offline osprey28

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Hello - Haven't posted here for a long time but back in research since I've retired.
I have GGG Grandfather John Allan (died 1837) buried in Peterhead Old Churchyard - lair A229.
I'm going there in 2 weeks to try find more. Anyone know how I can locate the lair?  It might not even have a headstone.
Thanks 
Allan / Gordon / Aitken / Milne / Grant / Burnett in Aberdeenshire.  Allan / Alexander / McGowan in West Lothian / Davidson in Fife / Dempster in Lanarkshire / Allan / Burnett USA & Canada

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Re: Peterhead Old Chrchyard - Lairs Index list
« Reply #1 on: Today at 12:12 »
Contact the archives dept in their local Council Offices or library. Our local council were a mine of knowledge and help when I was seraching for an unmarked communal grave in 1941, without any headstones or markers on the ground. One phone call while I was in the graveyard, they talked me from Headstones nearby and found the spot within minutes of my enquiry.

Good luck with your visit, I hope you locate and find the information for which you are seeking.

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Re: Peterhead Old Chrchyard - Lairs Index list
« Reply #2 on: Today at 12:24 »
Aberdeen city  and Aberdeenshire archives
Or Aberdeen & NE Scotland Family History Society are very helpful

Rosie

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Re: Peterhead Old Chrchyard - Lairs Index list
« Reply #3 on: Today at 12:50 »
Many thanks Rosie and Doreen for your prompt responses. I've booked a place at Aberdeen City Archives for the day after I'm at Peterhead (I've got lots other research to do there).  I'll try their on line catalogues before I go to Peterhead.

Rgds

Osprey
Allan / Gordon / Aitken / Milne / Grant / Burnett in Aberdeenshire.  Allan / Alexander / McGowan in West Lothian / Davidson in Fife / Dempster in Lanarkshire / Allan / Burnett USA & Canada


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« Reply #4 on: Today at 13:14 »
Good luck with your research hope you find what you are looking for

Rosie :)