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Barnes Aberdeen Scotland

Looking for any info about William Pavey Barnes who I think was a boat Captian. Around 1775 is when I think he was born.

Started by Glenda Chandler

2 Feb 6, 2010
Reply by Glenda Chandler

William Lawson, a Scottish Rebel

It is unknown whether William's father was in the Battle of Culloden, 1746 as well. We know William was captured and sent aboard the ship G…

Started by Sherry Hightower

4 Jan 30, 2010
Reply by Sherry Hightower

The Irish in Scotland

My blog gives background information on the experiences of the Irish who emigrated to Scotland. www.irishscotsgenealogy.com

Started by Gerry Kirk

0 Jan 19, 2010

Looking for MacKays/McKays in Ross and Cromartie, Scotland

Hi, I have attached my Murdoch and James MacKay lines from Ross and Cromarty Scotland.My great Grandfather Finlay Mackay/McKay did not come…

Started by John Scott McKay

3 Jan 10, 2010
Reply by John Scott McKay

General Musings

In Scotland, especially out in the country. Unless you were gentry, preacher, or kicked in the head by a mule. You would never get your nam…

Started by John Scott McKay

3 Jan 10, 2010
Reply by William Douglas

Where they lived

Now that you’ve found some ancestors, you are hopefully wanting to put a little meat on the skeleton by finding out about how they lived th…

Started by Lesley Robertson

11 Oct 13, 2009
Reply by Paul Maclauchlan

what did a "Barber Maker" do?

An entry in the 1871 Scotland Census shows the head of the household with the occupation of "Barber Maker". I doubt he trained hairstylists…

Started by Paul Maclauchlan

1 Oct 8, 2009
Reply by Kirsty F Wilkinson

two place names mysteries

In the 1901 Scotland Census, a relative claims to have been born in "Rothway, Berfa" Now, this could be Rossway... but the only Berfa I fo…

Started by Paul Maclauchlan

2 Oct 8, 2009
Reply by Kirsty F Wilkinson

Using Scotlands People

Scotlands People (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/) is the on-line site for records held by the General Register Office for Scotland. You…

Started by Lesley Robertson

20 Oct 8, 2009
Reply by Kirsty F Wilkinson

Thomson's of Rose Street, Glasgow

Hi there, I wonder whether anyone could help me, I am desperately trying to extend my research on my dad's side of the family, but have bec…

Started by Simon Thomson

6 Oct 8, 2009
Reply by Simon Thomson

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