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Susan McNair
susanmcnair@live.com
United States - 24 July 2014 23:56:36

Trying to contact Ann or Nancy Stewart who live in Elgin. They have been very helpful in my research of the Forsyth family who lived in Pansport Road. Please contact me if you can.

Sandi Miller
sandi_miller@shaw.ca
Canada - 16 July 2014 23:27:48

Searching for Bertie MILLER, born c. 1927, son of Alexander MILLER, Buckie, 1885-1947, and Annie Jessie "Nan" McLEAN of Buckie and Inverness, 1886-1966. Also searching for Vera Nellie SCORGIE, nee DUNCAN, who I believe is the widow of Raymond MILLER SCORGIE, 1931-1974. Thanks in advance you for any assistance you can provide.

Bryan Ward
bward28@xtra.co.nz
New Zealand - 22 March 2014 07:54:06

Researching Humphrey of Towie More. Needs some help

Nancy Gemmell
arum@btinternet.com
Scotland - 13 February 2014 19:21:16

Hi, I just discovered that my great-uncle William Stewart, born about 1875, son of James Stewart and Mary Ann Smith of Keith, was still alive in 1918. His address was given as Fox Stock Farm, RK 2. Does anyone know where this would be - maybe in another country. I am wondering if he had any descendants.

Bryan Ward
New Zealand - 05 February 2014 04:53:32

Have the memorial inscriptions for Keith cemetery been transcribed. If so who has them.

Joseph Durno
Joedurno@outlook.com
Scotland - 23 January 2014 16:53:40

Looking for any related to the surname Malcolm my grandparents were William and Elisabeth Ann Taylor grandad born in buckie 9 brothers and sisters my grandad was also a farmer in tarves around the 1920s onwards and also Huntly.would be grateful for any info, some of his brothers and sisters names were ,Sheila, Ian known as shortie,Gordon,Marie,Ina,.

Sue
United States - 28 November 2013 18:40:50

Trying to find any information on Forsyth families from Elgin. Especially Charles Forsyth born 1932-33 or any of his relatives.

Suzanne Fleury
sfleury4@cogeco.ca
Canada - 30 September 2013 02:44:54

Hello I am trying to locate information for James Fraser b.c.July August 1798 in Elgin Morayshire Scotland. According to his obit he arrived in Montreal Quebec Canada in 1815. By 1830 he is married to Johanna aka Julia Cleary in Peterborough Ontario Canada where they had many children. He died there in 1869. Or perhaps someone could direct me to the Free Presbyterian church that would have existed then. I have looked at the Old Parochial documents but have had no luck. Any help would be appreciated. Suzanne

Jean Sutherland
langwell@talktalk.net
Scotland - 20 September 2013 12:38:08

Looking for information on John Mackay and his wife Margaret Gordon who married August 1866 or 1864 in Lhanbryde. They had a daughter Maggie Jane born 9th March 1875 at 305 High Street, Elgin. Jean

jean tarr
Scotland - 15 September 2013 00:59:08

Have recently discovered that my grt grandfather John Falconer remarried and had a son called Alfred, daughter called Audrey Helen and one called Mary after his second wife would love to hear from anyone who knows or thinks they have a connection. jean

Dorothy Carnegie
Scotland - 16 August 2013 18:21:23

I am looking for any information on the SUTHERLAND family who lived at ELLANGOWAN, DALLAS. Any information appreciated.

jean tarr
Scotland - 05 August 2013 01:27:08

Hi I would like info on any connection with Falconers, Ogilvie, Morrison from Elgin thanks jean

Betty Hammond
pbhammo@iinet.net.au
Australia - 13 July 2013 05:56:55

Looking for ancester of James Fraser born 1725 Elgin Moray Scotland. Married Isobell Murray about 1750,born 25 August 1734 Elgin.She daughter of John Murray & Elspeth Glass.

Elna McSevney
England - 17 June 2013 12:25:47

I am trying to find information for Samuel Boyde or Boyd. 1841 census lists him as a crofter age 89 residing in Auchinachie. Any help would be most welcome

Lynne Hughes
lynnehughes46@hotmail.co.uk
Scotland - 12 June 2013 19:46:10

I am looking for a Dennis Paterson who was born buckie in scotland around abt 1940-1950. Dennis lived in Moston Manchester for a while with his sister. He was a roofer by trade.

Julie Brown
julieb61@tpg.com.au
Australia - 28 March 2013 01:16:09

Trying to find any information on a Elizabeth McKenzie or Mackenzie born abt 1877 in Glasgow to a Penuel Smith of Elgin and Alexander McKenzie of Longside. Any Help appreciated.

Julie Brown
julieb61@tpg.com.au
Australia - 28 March 2013 01:11:45

I am trying to find any information on a Jemima Jane Brander nee Douglas. She had two children - Elizabeth Jane and Thomas James. Her husbands name was Robert Brander and her parents names are James Douglas and Penuel Smith. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Fay Moran
Australia - 02 March 2013 06:49:45

On 1861 George Allan Born 1779 farmer Threepland has 3 Simpson children at his address Ann 15 is listed as granddaughter however Alexander 8 and Margaret 1 are not Can anyone help with the parents of these children. Thanks Fay

Michaele Jeavons
Australia - 20 February 2013 07:55:48

Is anyone able to look up the Valuation Rolls for Elgin please. I am trying to verify a Donald Cameron, grocer, living at 222 High Street in 1865.

Wes Fry
Mayger46@gmail.com
England - 15 February 2013 10:14:03

Looking for information on the Denoon sometimes show as Delnoon, Donald and Tough families in the Grange, Rothiemay and Foggieloan areas circa 1700 to 1770.

Heather McIver
heather.mciver@sky.com
Scotland - 14 January 2013 18:49:32

John Allan and his wife Margaret Munro emigrated to Philadephia with their family in 1930, does anyone please know when they died John was born 1861 in Urquhart and Margaret was born in 1868 in elgin, I have got all the info on their family, the only thing I have missing is their deaths,

Anne Stewart
Australia - 03 January 2013 22:28:56

I am trying to locate any relatives who may have further information or photographs of the family of my Grandfather George Stewart. He was born at 40 Commerce Street, Lossiemouth on 25 April 1887. I believe his brothers and sisters were William, John, Annie, Robert, James, Isabella. Their parents were William Stewart born 1856 ElginMoray and Isabella Smith born 1855 Mid Street, Fraserburgh. My Grandfather George emigrated to Australia in 1913 and married my Grandmother in 1920. I believe he, and one of my Grandmothers brothers, George Macdonald, visited Lossiemouth between 1916 and 1918 during leave from the Army in WW1. On some postcards, mention is made of returning home to 36 Commerce Street and in other papers, 39 Commerce Street is mentioned. Possibly other Stewart relatives also lived in these houses. I believe George was a carpenter and worked on some buildings in Lossiemouth, however I believe his father or grandfather may have been fishermen, as was Isabella Smiths family. Her father was William Smith and mother also Isabella Smith. My Grandfather married my Grandmother in Australia on his return from WW1 service. Any help would be greatly appreciated as George Stewart died when my Father was 4, and my brothers and I would love to know more about our Scottish background. Thank you Anne Stewart.

LizFoulis
e.foulis@sky.com
Scotland - 03 January 2013 17:58:30

Oh dear I mixed up my dates on last message I left, It should of read I am trying to trace a James Brander who I think had a connection to MacDuff in Banffshire he was in Madras in 1876 married Isabella Bain1876 in Madras came back to Scotland sometime between 1876 and 1877.James went to Hong Kong sometime in 1877 where he died in Jan 1878 His wife Isabella was still living in MacDuff in may 1878 but had returned to Madras by 1880 I would dearly love to know who James parents were. Isabella was the daughter of Alexander Bain the inventor of the Electric Clock.Also since last message has found James parents who were John Brander born In Lossiemouth and Margaret Laing from Gramie. Anyone that has this family in their tree would love to make contact.

Liz Foulis
e.foulis@sky.com
United Kingdom - 28 December 2012 14:43:21

I am trying to trace a James Brander who I think had a connection to MacDuff in Banffshire, he was in Madras in 1886 married Isabella Bain 1886 in Madras came back to scotland sometime between 1886 and 1877, James went to Hong kong sometime in 1877 where he died in Jan 1878 His wfe Isabella was still living in MacDuff in may 1878 but had returned to Madras by 1880, I would dearly love to know who James parents were. Isabella was the daughter of Alexander Bain the inventor of the Electric Clock. Any help is much appreciated

Kathy Donovan
kdonovan@brookdaleliving.com
Scotland - 30 November 2012 03:27:57

Looking for information on Walter Simpson, spouse Elspet Man and his son William, spouse Janet Winchester. Lived in Elgin. Was a tailor.

joan logan
Spain - 18 November 2012 17:54:49

I am looking for relatives of george gordon logan born Duffus Morayshire 1887 . He married Elizabeth McWilliams in1908 and so far I have found 3 sons John, william and Daniel. I believe there was possibly a Richard and a James as well.Can anyone help me please Thanks

Faye
Scotland - 07 November 2012 04:21:03

I really appreciate this site, very interesting. My query is about the newspaper references. Is there anyway we can view them. I live in Canada so too far away to personally visit libraries.

BEVERLY PETRIE
Scotland - 16 September 2012 14:46:35

Hi there, my grandmother is looking for information on her grandmother - we have the name Helen Bain, married name was Laing. She was born in 1888 and died in May 1946. Looking to find out where she was from (think it may have been Burghead) and also her parents etc. Can anyone help please? Thanks xx

Graham Smee
New Zealand - 24 August 2012 04:18:28

I was wanting some information on a Farm called The Mains of Pitlurg.

Appliance repair Santa Monica
Scotland - 16 July 2012 18:01:49

Hello, it really interesting, thanks libindx.moray.gov.uk

Mark Grantham
Scotland - 29 June 2012 19:24:49

I am wondering if anyone an possibly take a photo of 13 Academy Street, if it still is in existence, my family lived here in the 1851 census, they were Alexander Davidson ,his wife Elizabeth and their 9 children.

Lynne
lynnegray@gmail.com
Scotland - 25 June 2012 08:11:28

Hi Bruce, Bruce Forsyth bruce.elly@xtra.co.nz I would love a photo of the headstone and Amulree 51 Conval st, Dufftown Thank you

Lynne Gray
Australia - 25 June 2012 08:08:46

Hello to Bruce, I would love a photo of amulree 51 Conval st, Dufftown thank you :)

Bruce Forsyth
bruce.elly@xtra.co.nz
New Zealand - 30 May 2012 05:58:20

Any information on relations of Forsyth family that farmed at Newton of Darnaway 1800

Bruce Forsyth
bruce.elly@xtra.co.nz
New Zealand - 30 May 2012 05:50:32

To Lynne of Australia. We are traveling through Dufftown in August and would be pleased to take a photo of Peter Grant for you if posible.

Wendy Steele Ward
Canada - 17 April 2012 13:55:43

Regarding my posting about the Bremners and Corhuit.I would like to hear from the person who asked I contact them.I have been unable to find contact information.

Bill Allan
Scotland - 11 April 2012 07:49:20

I am attempting to trace any family of William Milne, b 03.08.1898 in Buckie & his wife Mary Jane Delson. Date of marriage 10.01.1929 at Rathven Manse. or Alexander Allan b.17.11.1878 at Letterfourie,& his wife Elizabeth McGregor. Date of marriage 08.01. 1903 at Castle Grant, Letterfourie. I believe they were my fathers half brothers.

Wendy Steele Ward
WendyWard49@gmail.com
Canada - 13 March 2012 23:34:02

Following Bremners of Rothes. George 1750 to unknown death was in Knockando or Blackburn at farm named Corhuit on Ordinance survey map in mid 1800s. Farm in an open area just south of Wood of Conerock. Any one know if there are any remains of the settlement. Son James born 1776 and his son William born 1817 and still there in 1861. his grandson Magnus Ross Bremner named his house in Rothes the same in the early 1900s.

LYNNE
Australia - 10 March 2012 22:42:01

Hello, Would it be possible for someone to take a photo of the gravestone in the Mortlach cemetry. The name I am after is Peter Grant who was married to Marjory Grant. He was the master baker in Dufftown. I live in Australiaband would be extremely grateful

Rhoda
rhozan@hotmail.com
Scotland - 23 February 2012 23:55:49

My husband is a direct dexscendant of John MacFarlane & Helen Anderson. Their son James married Anne MacGregor. James & Anne son is Arnold Hector MacFarlane who was the father of my husband Zane Forrest MacFarlane whol was born in HIleybury, ont and now living in Kingston, onLl

Rob Wilson
rob.wilson@epicnw.com
Canada - 07 February 2012 01:09:54

My ancestor was James Anderson. I have him born in Drainie, Lossiemouth, Scotland in 1761. He came to Canada between 1783 and 1788 and settled in Burnt Church, New Brunswick, Canada. He met Mary Murray on Prince Edward Island, Canada while stranded there over the winter and married her in approximately 1797. The had a number of children, Margaret Anderson, 1800, Jane 1802, William 1803, James 1806, Mary 1808, Elizabeth 1810, Janet 1812 and John 1814. I cannot find anything before he landed in North America and any help would be greatly appreciated.

spene
Scotland - 02 February 2012 21:57:20

hi!!!

Kate Guilford
kateegeez@xtra.co.nz
New Zealand - 27 January 2012 09:25:40

The person I am trying to make contact with is Marie Arter who has posted a messsage looking for descendants of Lewis Petrie and Margaret Davidson late of Elgin. They are my Great Great Great Grandparents and as I live in New Zealand, I am keen to make contact with other descendants.

Janet Shirley
shona_ca@yahoo.com
Canada - 15 December 2011 21:01:25

i am correcting my email address from a message placed on friday Dec. 9th

Janet Shirley
shona_ca@yaho.com
Canada - 09 December 2011 23:46:48

Adele Robertson, you placed a message here back in 2007, January. It has been quite awhile but hopefully you still check back about your question. I am the great granddaughter of Captain Samuel Shirley and Ira Shirley was my Grandad. Please contact me, i am curious why you are inquiring about the family.

Evelyn Williamson
Scotland - 09 December 2011 19:50:16

I am looking for any information I can get on my ancesters They are Thomas, William or James WILLIAMSON I believe they were all horse dealers from the Elgin area until they left for Canada . It seems they all went at the same time How or where I dont know but would love to learn more abour there natorious life Please HELP

Mark Grantham
United States - 08 December 2011 14:17:26

I am looking for information on Alexander Davidson, he was married to Elizabeth Wilson. In 1848 he was a teacher at the Elgin Infant School. he is my great great great grandfather, his family moved to Canada in 1858. His wifes father was James Wilson, supposedly he was a provost and had something to do with the Corn Laws. I understand he is buried in the cemetery next to the Elgin Cathedral. Any information on Alexander or James is greatly appreciated. mark

Linda McLachlan
Scotland - 23 October 2011 11:25:45

Morgan - Joyce in Canada, please get in touch as found family in australia

janet thomas
janet-thomas1@hotmail.co.uk
England - 06 October 2011 14:34:48

James Tocher married Jean Kinnaird b 1794 occ. recorded as Jane Kinnaird lived in Forglen and Grange keith and had 5 children. Cannot trace them together in 1941 census nor a death. Any pointers would be great appreciated.

Cathy
charper@cogeco.ca
Canada - 13 September 2011 15:24:48

Looking for info on descendants ancesters of James Taylor b 11 JAN 1847 and Ann Grant DOM 08 DEC 1876.

Karen Prentis
Australia - 08 September 2011 04:49:36

Looking for any details on my Great Grandfather James Mowat. Born I think 1879. I have a vague idea that he may have been from or lived in Cullen. But unsure of this, he emigrated to Canada, where he died 1960 and is buried in Winnipeg Cemetry. He fathered my Grandmother Wilhelmina Drew with her mother Mary Hatton Drew of Cullen, she later moved to Girvan. Can anyone help me with any info on him, I know he was in the Canadian Scottish forces during WWII as he visited my Grandmother in Kent.

Jamie
jamie.anderson@talk21.com
Canada - 07 August 2011 21:48:32

Looking for any info on Samuel Anderson 1916-1970 from Findochty and George McLeod 1914-1974 from Lossiemouth. Samuel Anderson owned a fishing boat Clara BF85 and George owned a fishing boat Rowantree BCK1.

Faye
faye5029@shaw.ca
Canada - 30 June 2011 22:54:13

Searching for BARTLETT, LAING, JEFFREY names. GGrandfather John Bartlett c1846 was a salmon fisherman and drowned off coast of Burghead in Feb 1894. He had been a bombardier in Royal Artillery. His wife was Jane Jeffrey c1852, per 1891 census, they lived in Burghead and Jane died there in 1917. I do not know where either was born or who their parents were. Their daughter Elizabeth Bartlett married James Laing around 1909, son of Wm Laing and Elspet McHardy of Burghead. Would appreciate any info regarding any of these names.

L McLachlan
Scotland - 11 April 2011 19:40:54

Hi can anyone solve the mystery of tower hotel and morgans temperance hotel in Elgin as they are listed as places of death of various relatives are they the same 187 high street also appears would help me solve the puzzle thanks great website

Bill Allan
dounevale@btinternet
Scotland - 15 January 2011 08:57:57

My Grandfather was William Allan, born 1853 at Auchenderran, near Keith. My Father was his youngest son. I believe he had an older half brothers, Alexander and William on his fathers side. I would be greatful for any details to help confirm this.

neil carmichael
neil.carmichael4@ntlworld.com
England - 12 December 2010 14:58:38

hi any infomation about my grandad alexander johnston carmichael born 1898 in elgin his father james william carmichael born 1876 and his father alexander carmichael born 1853

Dennis Paterson
Scotland - 23 November 2010 13:20:03

Looking for any photo of James Rennie Fochabers who was a scratch golfer out of Spey Bay in the 1925/26/27 times or info on his descendents.

Liz Foulis
e.foulis@sky.com
Scotland - 08 October 2010 13:12:26

I have a marriage for Alexander Keil and Ann Asher Munro married 28 march 1923 at victoria hotel Forres, I have not been able to find their marriage on scotlands people. I got this info from the marriage announcement in paper so they must of got married. Can anyone tell me who Alexanders parents are, this is what I was hoping to find from marriage cert.

Anne Harrison
kharrison9@yahoo.com
England - 27 July 2010 06:01:51

I am looking for information about James and Ellen Manson running Strathlene House Hotel in Buckie during the 1930s and 40s. They were married in 1928 at Strichen before moving to Buckie. Any help appreciated. Many thanks.

Robert Bret Innes
Canada - 21 July 2010 19:17:42

Looking for info on Francis Innes of Scotland. Born around 1820. He came to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada before 1843. He is my ggg grandfather.

Roberto Campbell
robjjct@yahoo.com
Chile - 31 May 2010 13:24:14

Looking for information about my great-grandfather Robert Gow Campbell -son of William Campbell and Margaret Gow-, I am interested in contact any relative who had remained in UK. He was born in Elgin in 1855, and left Scotland for Chile in the 1880s and died in Chile in 1932.

Linda Pearce
lcpearce@gmail.com
United States - 26 April 2010 07:05:55

URQUHART of Forres. Seeing info on descendants of Alexander Urquhart, school master of Grammar School of Forres, early to mid 1800s, married to Mary Christie. Eleven children Roderick, Elizabeth, Margaret, Alexander, David, Mary, Caroline, James, George, John, Henry B. I have no info on any of the children. particularly interested in Alexander. Thank you.

Jim Duncan
Australia - 16 March 2010 01:46:56

Searching for birth date of Elizabeth ROSS, in Burghead 1848. Daughter of James Ross and Ann Ross, nee Small

jessie
bapkas@hotmail.com
Scotland - 11 March 2010 20:12:16

looking for a birth of William Winchester born 1768 urquhart and elspet Jenkins born 1772 urquhart.

Mark
Scotland - 04 March 2010 14:21:27

I am looking for any descendants or other family or friends,neighbours,business associates of Robert W. Will who died at Nagadoon, Duff Avenue in 1945. He was married to Winifred Kellie one of the two daughters of James Alexander Kellie who died in 1927 in 1920 in Bombay India. They were both Railway Engineers and they worked on the Scottish and Indian Railways.

Cath Dermody
cdermody@accesscomm.ca
Canada - 24 February 2010 02:59:49

I am looking for family members of Alexander James born 1904, who then became James Alexander McDonald when his mother Jessie James married William McDonald. When Jessie died in 1907, William then married Mary Ann Hendry. William died in 1940 and Mary Ann in 1948. Please email any information you might have on these families. Thank you.

Irene Morrison
irenemccafferty@ntlworld.com
Scotland - 11 February 2010 23:52:16

I am researching my family MORRISON of Keith particularly George Morrison who died on 4 September 1925. He stayed at 55 Regent Street, Keith at time of death. He was born in Elgin but when in Keith his occupation was carter at Douglas something works. Does anyone have any information on him, his family or occupation or at the works

JOANNA
United Kingdom - 26 January 2010 10:46:47

I am looking for marie or richard bennett , children of jessie dawson and james bennett

Peter Ferguson
pvi@austarnet.com.au
Australia - 30 December 2009 07:18:44

My gt gt grandfather was Neil Ferguson who married Mary McIntosh in 1811, proclaimed Dyke and Auldearn. I am unable to identify his parents. Anyone recognise this couple.

Peter Ferguson
pvi@austarnet.com.au
Australia - 30 December 2009 07:14:48

My gt grandfather James Ferguson had a son James born 1851 Nairn. Mother Margaret Slorach. I am trying to find out more about James. I have him in the 1861 and 1871 censuses. He was a stone cutter. Ring any bells.

Cath Dermody
cdermody@accesscomm.ca
Canada - 07 December 2009 01:23:18

I am looking for relatives of James Alexander McDonald, who was born 8 January 1904. His parents were William McDonald and Mary Ann Hendry. James immigrated to Canada in about 1924. Thanks.

Sherlyn Tero
cmebebize@aol.com
United States - 06 November 2009 04:03:03

Gruer, Gruar, Grewer, Grewar--looking for descendants of Alexander Grewer and Flora Patterson of Dundee, Angus. One son, William Gruer and Magdalene Whyte moved around England with Coast Guard job and settled in Morayshire until their deaths in the Lossiemouth area. Would like to hear from any possible descendants of the Gruer line.

Derek Spence
Scotland - 02 September 2009 08:38:45

Looking for information on the Spence family from Dufftown, Hopeman and Alves area. particularly Robert Spence born 1857 who went to Hopeman and their son James Spence who was married to Elizabeth Fetch Legg.

Fraser Donald
Scotland - 24 August 2009 10:59:13

Looking for descendants of Catherine McBeath or McBeth nee Shea died 1946 who was married to Donald McBeath, Stationmaster Broomhill.

Helen
phreich@alphalink.com.au
Australia - 09 August 2009 08:30:03

Has anyone knowledge of Jane MACKIE, born 1807, died 9 Aug 1877, married James CAMERON, fishcurer, of Hopeman Moray. Her parents may have been William Mackie of Forres and Jamaica and Elspet Roy.

Chris
lafeedanseur@hotmail.com
France - 22 July 2009 11:24:46

I am looking for information on Margaret Anderson who married John Young, a salmon curer. They had a daughter, Jane born in Garmouth 1824. If anyone has any information can you please contact me. Thank you.

Kate Tame
kktame@sky.com
England - 14 July 2009 15:10:37

Message for Gordon Harthill. Please make contact

valerie
valgow@hotmail.com
New Zealand - 30 June 2009 05:22:00

great site ,already found heaps here.but still looking.trying to find when john gow and margaret cruicshank were married or their birth dates.their first child john was born 6 march 1775 dallas moray scotland. also looking for where our other margaret gow is buried died 26th june 1864 elgin,this margaret was married to john the missionary man.thanks to any one that can help.

Lisa Schureman
lschureman@krl.org
United States - 09 June 2009 19:38:41

Seeking info on the Kinnaird family of Findhorn and Lossiemouth. Earliest confirmed ancestor John Kinnaird d. before 1797 and wife Margaret Baikie. Also the Ralph, Raffs, Massons, and Mains of Hopeman. Mains and McLeods of Nairn and Lossiemouth and the Mitchell family of Lossiemouth. Be happy to swap info with any cousins out there.

Faye Graham
faye029@shaw.ca
Canada - 20 May 2009 04:41:32

Thank you so much. I found my grandmother, Elizabeth Bartlett and info on her family. Also believe I found my grandfather James Laing, his brother Wm and a twin sister Jessie all from Burghead. Still looking for more info on greatgrandparent John Laing. Still checking censuses Your site was such a help I could not have done it without you. LDS was no help.

Faye Graham
Scotland - 12 May 2009 20:41:12

Looking for Laing and Bartlett families from the Moray area, Burghead or Duffus. James Laing, my grandfather,DOB 1877or78, had a twin, unknown name and also an older brother William, 1875 or 76. They both immigrated to Canada approx 1903. My grandmother was Elizabeth Bartlett, she immigrated to Canada 1910. I do not know where they were married. I have found your site very useful so far.

Peter Anderson
pp.aanderson@btinternet.com
Scotland - 29 April 2009 20:22:36

Looking for information about Alexander Mackintosh of the larches, Dulnain Bridge and Donald Mackintosh of Ardchatten.

Michaele Jeavons
mjeavons@ozemail.com.au
Australia - 28 April 2009 23:16:35

I am trying to find any information I can about an ancestor of mine and am hoping you may be able to help me.The person in question is one Jessie Ann Cruickshank Hendry.It has been quite confusing trying to piece together her story.Her birth certificate 27 March 1885 lists her as Jessie Ann Hendry Harrold illegitimate born 210 High Street Elgin.Only the mother is listed one Margaret Harrold domestic servant.Marriage certificate 20 January 1905 Elgin to Frederick James Cameron and death certificate, list her parents as Alexander Hendry railway porter and Maggie Hendry ms Harrold.However, Alexander and Maggie were never actually married.Maggie Harrold was about 25 when Jessie was born and may have worked in a Hendry household.A search of the Moray Council website brings up a Jessie Cruickshank Cameron ms Royan spouse Frederick James Cameron.Frederick James Camerons death certificate lists him as married to Jessie Royan.Here,her parents are listed as James, not Alexander Hendry, engine driver and Mrs John Asher.A further search shows that John Asher married one Margaret Harrold in 1892 so that explains that confusion.Jessies sons marriage certificate of 1940 lists her as Jessie Cruickshank Cameron ms Royan.Jessies sons birth certificate lists her as Jessie Ann Hendry Cameron ms Royan.I have found an 1891 Census record of one Jessie A Royan aged 6 and listed as the adopted daughter of James and Elizabeth Royan of 28 So Guildry St Elgin.They also lived at Rose Place Elgin which coincidentally is where Jessie is listed as living at the time of her marriage.So maybe Jessie was farmed out to be raised by the Royans who do not appear to have had any children of their own.Any help you may be able to offer in tracking the elusive James or Alexander Hendry, goodness knows where the Cruickshank comes into it, and their connection to the Royans would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Mo MacLean
Scotland - 12 January 2009 20:42:17

I am looking for any relatives of Peg Singer who was born in Forres in June 1911. She was the daughter of Emily Singer and grand daughter of Robert Singer.

Jan McFarlane
janneymc@hotmail.com
Scotland - 06 January 2009 01:25:22

I am looking for descendants of Donald Ross and Elizabeth Falconer who lived in Forres from the 1820s till the 1860s when they died. Donald was a quarrier at Cothall.Four of their children emigrated, Angus, Donald , William and Henry to Aus, NZ and USA.Alice married John Munro and lived in Forres, George married Jessie and lived in Coupar Angus.I am wondering what happened to Elizabeth, John and Grace.

Linda Australia
lindaclynk@hotmail.com
Australia - 13 December 2008 23:30:34

Looking for Allan, Simpson, Smith, Urquhart, Ross, Newlands. In particular, James Smith second marriage to Jane Urqhart Simpson in Kingston, 1983. My great grandparents.

Donald Sutherland
donsuth@yahoo.co.uk
Scotland - 12 December 2008 18:52:42

Looking for information on Frank Sutherland poet and hairdresser wrote peotery under the name uncle peter. Or any of his family sons Leonard, Frank, Ernest and james daughters Cora, Dorothy, Effie

Anne Ford
ford.5@clear.net.nz
Scotland - 01 December 2008 21:57:17

Seeking any information on the Walker and Grant family. Ann Grant married James Walker and had 10 children. Jessie,John,James,Annie,William,Robert,George,Peter,Charles my gt grandfather and Alexander. William,George and Alexander all died young. Charles immigrated to NZ, Robert ex policeman to Australia and James to South Africa. Any information on this family would be most appricated.

Helen Macqueen
nellmacq61@hotmail.com
Scotland - 22 November 2008 17:58:50

Tracing my Winchester of Loanhead Farm near Buckie and McIntosh from Elgin area roots. Any information would be great.

Linda Pearce
Scotland - 27 October 2008 05:38:00

Hello Tracing descendants of Elsie Jane Chalmers married to William Thomson Ronald (03 Jun 1946, Elgin). Two known sons, William Urquhart and Thomas Alexander. William married Margaret Paterson in 1983 and had a son named Stuart William. Thomas married Diane Elizabeth Hunter and they had 4 children (Andrea, Victoria, Thomas, David). William and Thomas would be my 3rd cousins.

Linda Pearce
lcpearce@gmail.com
United States - 27 October 2008 05:22:07

Seeking info on current whereabouts or descendants of family RIDDOCH, last known area of residence in Forres/Elgin 1980-2003. Veronica Elsie Burton married Allan William Riddoch in 1958 in Elgin. Four known children were: 1. Allan married Lynne Baxter in 1990; no known children. 2. Mary Isabella married David J. FOWLER in 1980; one known son Kevin. 3. Catherine married Steven YOUNG; 2 known children are Adon and Ameerah. 4. Sheila married Gary MOLE; one known son Keiran Sam

Alice Belado
abelado@shaw.ca
Canada - 16 September 2008 04:35:56

Tracing the parents of John Hay born 25th. of January 1805. Parents James or John Hay and Margaret Cruickshank. I can not find any information about the marriage and or dates of birth. Would anyone have any information on them.

Simon Marshall
popman21@hotmail.co.uk
Scotland - 07 September 2008 18:28:54

Hi i am trying to trace my uncle,his name was sandy marshall. He was sent to the Weir bridge childrens Orphanage in 1953,he would have only been about two years old at that time. He will be appox sixty years old right now. his brother (my father) is trying to trace him, he believes he was adopted,but does not have any firm evidence of this, If anyone reading this has any information regarding his whereabouts. i would be really gratefull Regards Simon Marshall

Julie Brown
julieb61@bigpond.net.au
Australia - 28 June 2008 11:28:01

I am trying to find any information on a Jemima Jane Brander nee Douglas. She had two children - Elizabeth Jane and Thomas James. Her husbands name was Robert Brander and her parents names are James Douglas and Penuel Douglas nee Smith. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Peter Ellims
pellims@bigpond.com
Australia - 21 May 2008 13:48:16

I am trying to get information on George Ellims born about 1829 in Elgin and migrated to Heidelberg Australia in 1851.

Tricia Strathdee
tricia1953@hotmail.com
Australia - 02 May 2008 03:09:58

I am trying to find info on a Janet or Jean or Jane Cumming born Dyke somewhere between 1780 - 1800. She married Alexander McNeil 6 Feb 1818 at Dyke or Edinkillie. Their children, all born Aberdeen were James b.1820, Jane b.1822 and William b.1825. Alexander was a blacksmith. Janet and Jane seem to haved lived in Balnageith and High Street Forres 1841-1860. I have more info to share. Thanks Tricia

Jim Main
jjm1903@hotmail.com
Scotland - 24 April 2008 18:28:21

Sheila M. Watt Canada Saturday, March 29, 2008. I have information re William Barron, a policeman who won the kings medal for gallantry in 1910. I have tried to post it in Guest Book and here previously without success. Contact me if you wish. Kind regards

Jim Main
jjm1903@hotmail.com
Scotland - 20 April 2008 14:26:52

Sheila Watt in Canada - Contact me for information on William Barron

Kathryn Bliss
Canada - 25 March 2008 01:46:04

I am looking to track the Kerr side of the family. My great grandfather John Bliss married Christina Malcolm Kerr in Forres in 1878. Christinas parents were William Kerr b.1798 d.1855 in Forres and Christina Cruickshank. We have information that William farmed at Wellhill.If anyone could shed more light on this it would be gratefully appreciated.

Kirstie Ellington
kirstienaomi@hotmail.com
Scotland - 19 March 2008 21:02:32

Looking for any information regarding the history of Duncraig House on Station Road in Garmouth - HELP!

Bob Hay
bhay@incentre.net
Canada - 14 March 2008 18:18:56

Researching John HAY and Margaret SMITH. They moved from Sandend to Cummingston about 1853. Children. James, Margaret Ann, George, Jane, Mary Ann, John, Elspet Fraser, William Fraser. Would like to get in touch with any of their decendants.

A K Zambakian
akz@shaw.ca
Canada - 14 March 2008 00:10:40

Looking for ANY information or leads regarding my g-g-g-grandfather Archibald McDonald, born 1786 in Rothes, Moray or his wife Isabella Lawrence, born 1787 Keith, Banffshire. They married in December of 1813 and had five sons and one daughter, namely John, Archibald, Charles, Alexander, James and Margaret. In 1840 the entire family, with daughter in law Catharine Bowie or Buie, emigrated to Canada. Any leads or bits of information, no matter how small or vague, about Archibald Sr or Isabellas parents or siblings would be very gratefully received. Thanks to all responsible for this valuable resource!

Hugh Falconer
hughfalconer@btinternet.com
Scotland - 10 February 2008 15:53:03

I am looking for information on the Falconer family of Cawdor, I can get back to a Donald Falconer about 1818, and his wife Jane MacPpherson. please contact me if you can help.

Stefany Goldring
Australia - 04 February 2008 13:20:02

I am looking for information about Alexander Cameron born 2 April 1793 who married Janet Cramond born 17 June 1800. In particular I am searching for more information on Alexanders parents named Alexander Cameron and Margaret Grant. I would appreciate any further information about the parents to help me search further back but also welcome any information about their decendents.

ann taylor
anntaylor_61@hotmail.co.uk
England - 29 January 2008 10:47:27

Searching for Canadian decendents of Mary Ann COPLAND born 1874 Enzie Moray married William Wilson DAVIDSON Moray 1902. I do not know when they emergrated to Canada. Can anyone help.

Glenda Noetzel
kimglen2@optusnet.com.au
Australia - 27 January 2008 22:24:34

I am seeking any descendants of my g-g grandmother, Jessie Alexander. She was the daughter of Robert Alexander and Margaret Rose. Jessie had four children,Andrew Smith my g grandfather, Mary Alexander also known as Mary Simpson,who married Alexander Sutherland, John Alexander and Jannet Alexander.

ann taylor
anntaylor_61@hotmail.co.uk
England - 26 January 2008 13:17:27

A very interesting site,thankyou to those that have made it possible. I am trying to find any relations in Canada of Mary Ann Copland born 1874 Slackhead Enzie Moray,married William Wilson Davidson in 1902 Enzie Moray. Do not know the year they emigrated.

TruLee Marier
truleemarier
United States - 14 January 2008 17:31:54

Looking for relatives of Catherine Mitchell nee McKenzie born in Knockbain. Last lived in Elgin with son Donald. Husband James Grant Mitchell died 1906 in Minnesota.

Alicia Welsh
ALICIA.R.WELSH@SAIC.COM
Scotland - 20 December 2007 12:35:51

I am the Great great granddaughter of Alicia Anderson need Shan and Adam Anderson Gamekeeper at Gordonstoun late 1800 early 1900. I believe my Great Uncle Alexander Anderson was also a Gamekeeper on this estate. I am keen to trace any relative and am particularly interested in those named Alicia. I have a large amount of family history information that I am more than willing to share.

DIANE
England - 06 November 2007 16:57:36

LOOKING FOR DESENDANTS OF WILLIAM STUART BORN 1841 NEITHER CLASHNOIR CHAPELTOWN MARRIED ANN GRANT THEY HAD 5 CHILDREN JANE WILLIAM THOMAS ISABELLA MY GRANDFATHER PETER JOSEPH B1881

Lynne Price
lynkev21@datafast.net.au
Scotland - 06 November 2007 00:49:01

Researching My Great Great Grandparents John CAMPBELL and Ann MATTHEW who married at Elgin Moray Scotland 25 May 1839. Anns parents were James MATTHEW and Jean SIMPSON. John and Anns children were James born 1840 John born 1841 Ann born 1843 Robert Alexander born 1844 and William Ferguson born about 1847 If anyone has connections to this family I would love to hear from you

Lynne Price
Australia - 05 November 2007 12:30:16

I am researching my GG grandparents from Elgin Moray John CAMPBELL married Ann MATTHEW at Elgin 25 May 1839 Anns parents were James MATTHEW and Jean SIMPSON Children of John and Ann were James 1840 John 1841 Ann 1843 Robert Alexander 1844 William Ferguson about 1847 If anyone has a connection to this family I would love to hear from you

Anne Burgess
Scotland - 31 October 2007 12:04:15

Interested in contact with descendants of the following families. BURGESS anywhere in Northeast Scotland LESLIE in Rothes, Moray and Mortlach, Banffshire CRUICKSHANK in Rothes, Moray and DALLAS in Botriphnie, Banffshire

Stehen Michael Catchpole
catchpole@mail.tele.dk
Denmark - 20 October 2007 20:48:30

BEATRICE HILL. I am trying to contact relations from the Hill family. If you know anyone who was realated to Beatrice Hill who died in Elgin on the 22 September 1996 please get in touch.

Stehen Michael Catchpole
catchpole@mail.tele.dk
Denmark - 19 October 2007 12:34:33

I am researching my family tree and have found I am related to Beatrice Hill who died in Elgin on the 22nd of September 1996. I believe she had a son called Brian and they lived in Oran Cottage, Buckie. Beatrice originally came from Liverpool and was married to Charles Robert Hill. If anyone has any knowledge of the family please contact me.

Melissa Lyon
melissa.lyon@bbc.co.uk
England - 11 October 2007 17:10:06

Looking for decendants of William LYON who was born 6th October 1749, died 18th April 1836 and spouse, Margaret ROBERTSON. They lived in Marnoch, Banffshire. They had 3 sons Alexander, James and William. Would love to expand my family tree. Many thanks. Melissa

Ellen Menges
ellenmenges@t-online.de
Germany - 09 October 2007 09:53:14

Hi, does anyone remember my father Walter Menges. He was an 21 year old pow in 1947, stayed in Sandyhillock and worked on a farm. The daughters name was Mary Grant. The farm was located alone close to a river down some hills, which is the only thing he remembers. My father is desperately seeking farm and family.

Angela Kennedy
angelakennedy@fsmail.net
England - 01 October 2007 23:07:06

I am trying to find out what happened to ANDREW TOLMIE who was an innkeeper in Forres. His wife Elizabeth David died in 1857 and the last mention of him is in Australia.

BETTY
Scotland - 29 September 2007 14:45:07

HI I AM TRYING TO TRACE MY TWO BROTHERS JOHN MILLIGAN AND WILLIAM WATSON BOTH WERE PLACED IN CARE IN 1946 AND THEY WERE PUT TO ABERLOUR ORPHANAGE AROUND LATE 1946,I THINK, I ONLY FOUND OUT ABOUT THEM LAST YEAR AND I AM DESPERATE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THEM THERE MOTHER WAS ELIZABETH MILLIGAN THE BOYS WERE BORN IN GREENOCK THEN PUT TO ABERLOUR WHEN JOHN WAS 8 YEARS OLD AND WILLIAM 6 YEARS OLD IS THERE ANYONE WHO WAS IN ABERLOUR ORPHANAGE BETWEEN 1946 AND 1954 REMEMBER THEM OR IS THERE ANYONE WHO COULD HELP ME FIND THEM THANK YOU FOR TAKING TIME TO READ THIS BETTY

Diann SIM
d.sim4@ntlworld.com
England - 18 September 2007 18:06:44

Trying to find any relations from Elgin and surrounding area. My Gt Grandfather was William SIM B. 1859 who married Jane SHAND B. 1862 both born in Elgin. Any assistance would be appreciated. Many thanks.

Maureen Colbert
turbogirl0102@yahoo.co.uk
England - 17 September 2007 13:31:43

I am trying to trace any of my Flett ancesters who hail from Findochty. Any information gratefully received and if I can be of help to anyone, let me know

Joanna Godleman
ladyjoannag@gmail.com
United Kingdom - 30 August 2007 20:53:06

I am looking for a jessie ann dawson, who may have also the name of bennett or bryan, she worked down in London in 1936 , i believe she came from Buckie,I am trying to find out more !

Bob Robinson
bobrob@storm.ca
Canada - 13 August 2007 19:22:38

Great site I have found my great great grandfather and grandmother John McFarlane and Helen Anderson in your cemetery explorer section My great grandfather is even mentioned, George McFarlane He died in Haileybury, Ontario, Canada on June 30,1911 His brother, my great great uncle James McFarlane and his wife and family are also buried in Haileybury, Ontario, Canada James and his wife Ann McGregor passed away in 1942 and 1946 His other brother Archibald McFarlane died in Canada in Aug 1926 but I am unable to locate where to date Would appreciate any help from the Moray Council or any person in the Moray area who could provide me with information on this family I would like to know if any descendants of John McFarlane and Helen Anderson are still living in the Moray region to this day

Irene Statham
rener@telus.net
Canada - 27 July 2007 09:58:43

Trying to figure out who the parents of James Glass born about 1723 in Elgin were. James married Katherine Ross, had children John, James, Margaret, Katherine, William and Alexander and died 13 May 1804 in Elgin. If anyone has any information, it would be greatly appreciated.

Christine Gavin
christinegavin@bigpond.com
Australia - 30 June 2007 10:12:46

I am researching John McKissack 1791-1854 who married Ann McBeath1800-1878. Their children were Ann 1822-1902, William 1824-1914 -my ancestor who came to Australia in 1854, John 1828 Isobel 1830, Agnis 1833, Janet 1835, Robert 1837-1902, George 1839, James 1839, Marjory 1841, Elspeth 1844 and Margaret 1852

Brian Mitchell
Scotland - 26 June 2007 06:06:27

Seeking relatives of Peter and ann Mitchell nee Findlay married 30.12 1842 in Urquart.

Syd Lobban
sydney.lobban@tiscali.co.uk
England - 08 June 2007 15:30:52

Having researched the Lobban families for years, may be able to assist with tracing your Lobban connections in the North of Scotland pre 1900, Good Luck, Syd

Aimee Benson
saphy_kun@hotmail.com
Scotland - 18 May 2007 15:04:48

This is a great website. If anyone has any information on the bishopmill dry brig, please e-mail me.

Lora McInnes
loramcinnes2@yahoo.ca
Canada - 26 April 2007 08:35:16

This is a wonderful, useful and helpful site. Am looking for information about Margt McInnes born 1775 and husband John Duncan born about 1770, parents of Margt were Margt MAVER and Jas MCINNES. Cheers, Lora

Linda Pearce
pearceww@rmi.net
United States - 22 April 2007 17:37:07

Seeking information on Olivia Isabel Urquhart, born 28 Feb, 1896, daughter of John Smith Urquhart and Mary Simon who later married John Carson Abbott.

Sandra
smaxuk16@msn.com
England - 24 March 2007 09:23:13

Looking for any information regarding BOWIE families from Buckie and Rathven. George Kynock Bowie descendants posibly. Also would anyone be prepared to take a couple of photos of gravestones in Rathven Old Graveyard and Buckie cemetery.

Laura Smith
smiddythediddy@hotmail.com
Scotland - 22 March 2007 12:51:35

Looking for info on the Shiach family. My Great Great Grandfather was Alexander Shiach b. 15.03.1862 in Inchberry, Rothes. His parents were William Shiach b. abt. 1826 in Inchberry and Mary Kelly or Kellie b. abt. 1821 in Petty. They were married 21.10.1843 in Forres, Elgin. Any info at all greatly appreciated as want to find out where they lived and where they are buried. Many thanks.

Carole Lord
carole.lord@virgin.net
England - 12 March 2007 12:35:15

Can anyone provide me with any information about my great grandmother, Rose Gray. She married Maurice Armstrong in 1869 and died in Banff in 1908, am trying to find out where she was buried.

cath baillie
cath_baillie@hotmail.com
Scotland - 21 February 2007 15:50:40

Great site where I have found further info on my family tree. Thanks to all the staff who compiled the data - great job......Looking for any relations to James Lorimer married to Isobel Redhead.

Adele Robertson
Scotland - 07 January 2007 15:57:55

Looking for decendants of Captain Samuel Shirley lived in Elgin though born 1864 in Stafford. Children were Christina Dawson, William Shirley and Ira Shirley. Any info would be greatfully recieved.

lynn
lynn.reid3@btopenworld.com
Scotland - 04 January 2007 00:01:01

looking for information on the Grant family that lived in Hillside Mosstowie Elgin around mid to late 1800. They were Alexander Grant and wife Ann Milne, their children were James Grant, Alexander Grant, Charles Grant, Margaret Grant, George Grant, Jessie Watson Grant and John Hendry Grant. I think there are still Grant connections somewhere in Elgin Forres and Edinburgh. Thank you

may addison
mayaddison@yahoo.co.uk
Scotland - 31 December 2006 16:39:05

looking for info on my g grandparents david and ann watson ne stuart, born edinkillie 1788 died forres 1878. what family did they have.

Ann Miller
neil.miller5@btopenworld.com
Scotland - 03 November 2006 16:43:44

Would like to contact person who gave information on Charles Simpson and Margaret Milne of Dallas. Charles and Margaret are my g.g.g. grandparents.

shelly keen
shellykeen@btinternet.com
United Kingdom - 24 October 2006 16:26:26

mann family of fochabers.adam mann married agnes ann bonnyman garrow children adam 1900 agnes james polly eva ellen hector constance. anyone help esp. where agnes burried. thanks

Tricia Hickey
tricia1953@hotmail.com
Australia - 11 October 2006 08:11:25

I am looking for info and decendants of William Strathdee and his wife Jean or Jane Shearer born about 1792. Also researching Smith,Maver,Murdoch, Stronach, Jamieson, Cumming all lived in or around Elgin. Thanks Tricia

Ian Lamberton
ilamberton@btinternet.com
Scotland - 01 October 2006 22:03:38

Researching Isobel Bremner and Alexander Dawson, Banffshire circa 1800s. Also descendants Dawson, Christie, Wilson, Mearns and Moir.

fraser donald
fraserdonald54@yahoo.co.uk
Scotland - 23 September 2006 18:10:13

Looking for the family and descendants of Michael and Mary Shea d 1896 Burghead Coastguard buried Elgin Cemetery andor Catherine nee Shea and Donald Macbeath or McBeth who was Stationmaster Broomhill until 1930s.

Deborah Robertson
deb17@bigpond.net.au
Australia - 20 September 2006 10:06:18

I was told about this site from a distant cousin. I have found several of my relations that were born in shire but I am struggling to get further information on my grandfather. He is on here but I am trying to find out who his parents are and where they were from. His name is George Wilson Robertson 1912-1993. He was living in Gannanoque Ontario Canada. If any one has or knows anything about George please dont hesitate to contact me.

Fraser Donald
fraseradonald@gmail.com
Scotland - 19 September 2006 22:39:35

Looking for any descendants of Mary and Michael Shea- coastguard Burghead around 1868-1890 and buried in Elgin Cemetery with the daughter and grandaughter. Also James Shea- Also Catherine and Donald Macbeath and their descendants ex Elgin.

kea beckett
England - 23 August 2006 14:37:00

Any info at all on the Cant family from Chapelton Moss Forres. Apparently a group of crofts now ruined.

Gary King
charlesgaryking@rogers.com
Scotland - 19 August 2006 15:34:39

My GG Grandparents WILLIAM PETERKIN and MARGARET MURDOCH emigrated to Canada abt 1834. William may have been the son of William Peterkin and Janet Peterkin. He was born about 1800. Any help woud be appreciated.

Marie Arter
Scotland - 16 July 2006 06:06:10

Looking for decendants of Lewis PETRIE who was born 1787,died 1823 and spouse, Margaret DAVIDSON.They lived in Elgin, Moray County, Scotland and are buried in Elgin Cathedral church yard.They had four children. They were Ann, Lewis, John and Margaret. I decend from the son, John PETRIE. Would love to meet some cousins.

Fiona Stuart
Scotland - 06 June 2006 15:55:56

I am looking for any one who knew of William Donaldson whom married Jean Macgregor in 1923

Heather Lawson
familyhistoryaddict@hotmail.co.uk
Scotland - 23 May 2006 21:01:42

Seeking information on William Lawson and Henrette Smith who lived in Ardclach and had their family there. They may have been married about 1788 I need the birth marriage and deathe of this couple. Any information will be great.