Hi
Just thinking that "Ferry-on-the-Port, Fife" is probably Ferryport-on-Craig, known as Tayport after the railway arrived.
Best wishes
Lesley
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- Fri Jul 17, 2015 4:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Watt Family in St Andrews, Fife
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1204
- Mon May 11, 2015 5:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: DC for James Craig
- Replies: 2
- Views: 648
Re: DC for James Craig
Hi Anniespangles Have you traced him through the census years e.g. where is he in 1871? Does he always give the same place of birth in each census year? What are his parents' names (on the marriage entry in 884)? The more information you can gather the more likely it is that you (or we!) will track ...
- Fri Feb 13, 2015 5:47 pm
- Forum: Scottish People
- Topic: Lost Ritchie's
- Replies: 1
- Views: 601
Re: Lost Ritchie's
Hi Robbie Have you tried a search for them? Some may be recorded in the OPRs either as deaths or burials, though bear in mind there it was not a legal requirement to record deaths until 1855. If tracing the children each couple had, you should be able to narrow down the possible range of years for a...
- Sun Jan 04, 2015 10:21 pm
- Forum: Scottish People
- Topic: Mystery Lennox family member
- Replies: 6
- Views: 691
Re: Mystery Lennox family member
Yay!! =D> Well done Alan and glad to be of help. I know we've all sometimes reached that point where we can't see the wood for the trees! That si one of the great benefitsof forums like this. If you have any other bits and pieces you just need a fresh pair of eyes to help out with, we are always her...
- Sun Jan 04, 2015 9:36 pm
- Forum: Scottish People
- Topic: Mystery Lennox family member
- Replies: 6
- Views: 691
Re: Mystery Lennox family member
Hi francois2015 And welcome to TalkingScot :D There is a marriage record for these names on ScotlandsPeople, but the date does not quite tally with what one might expect from the dates of birth of the children (twins?) you have given in 1892, so it may not be the correct couple: 1905 AITKEN DAVID LE...
- Sat Jan 03, 2015 9:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy New Year
- Replies: 10
- Views: 733
Re: Happy New Year
Happy New Year everyone!
- Sat Jan 03, 2015 2:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: William Miller
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- Views: 556
Re: William Miller
Hi Dave who David travel out from USA with Have you a date for his travel? Also a date and place for his marriage? It might help us to help you. Also, Momat suggested that you try http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/ - there appear to be several mentions of "David Earl Lindsay" there (as spelt here). B...
- Tue Dec 23, 2014 6:00 pm
- Forum: Scottish History and Geography
- Topic: Slightly Off Topic
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2327
Re: Slightly Off Topic
Surgeons' Hall Museums is closed fro refurbishment just now.
Gladstones Land on the Royal Mile is worh a visit.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gladstone%27s_Land
The Museum of Edinburgh, also on the Royal Mile
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Museum_of_Edinburgh
Gladstones Land on the Royal Mile is worh a visit.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gladstone%27s_Land
The Museum of Edinburgh, also on the Royal Mile
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Museum_of_Edinburgh
- Fri Dec 12, 2014 10:11 pm
- Forum: Armed Forces
- Topic: Military question?
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- Views: 843
Re: Military question?
Hi Dawn One of my great uncles had two separate service numbers; one for Highland Light Infantry and the other for the Royal Scots Fusiliers, so based on that you may find that there are several numbers. Have you tried the medal card index? All those who served should be mentioned there. Service num...
- Fri Dec 12, 2014 10:05 pm
- Forum: Armed Forces
- Topic: Glasgow Highlanders and Highland Light Infantry
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3189
Re: Glasgow Highlanders and Highland Light Infantry
Hi Raymond A very kind offer. As a long shot, is there any mention of: McAULEY, HARRY, Private, Highland Light Infantry, 10th/11th Bn. Date of Death: 23/04/1917 (died aged 31, born 1886, Glasgow) Service No: 42511 Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: Bay 8. Memorial: ARRAS ...