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Subject: COPSHAW HOLM
9 February 1998
From: Jerry Caphsaw, e-mail jerry@mailhost.magicnet.net
Hello! I am interested in any historical information regarding Copshaw Holm and/or John of Copshaw, ca 1600. Wills, deeds, criminal records, etc. Thanks. Jerry Capshaw, Florida, USA.
Subject: ELLIOT/KERSE, Jedburgh
14 February 1998
From: Irene Lowe, e-mail icypole@nettrek.com.au
I'm searching for information about an Archibald ELLIOT (b. 18 July 1812 somewhere in Scotland) and his wife Mary KERSE (or KARSS) who were married in Jedburgh 20 June 1832. Thank You. Irene Lowe, Perth, Western Australia.
Subject: GRIEVE
16 February 1998
From: Damien Service, e-mail dservice@es.co.nz
Looking for Margaret GRIEVE b. 1671 in Branxholme Park, Roxboroughshire, Scotland. Parents were Walter GRIEVE and Blanche BORTHWICK and she had 2 bros James and Robert. She had a son Robert. We're trying to find out if she's buried in Borthwick Wa's Churchyard, Roberton, Roxboroughshire, Scotland.
Subject: WELSH
21 February 1998
From: M Stang, e-mail Mstang5165@aol.com
Interested in linking up with anyone researching the WELSH family in Castleton Parish. George WELSH and wife Mary MARTIN WELSH were parents of 14 children - 10 born while they were in Largs Parish, Ayrshire; the last 4 in Castleton Parish from 1869 - 1875. They resided at Gorrenberry Farm until coming to American in 1882.
Subject: FELL
22 February 1998
From: R Ftiz, e-mail rfitz@tnweb.com
Am looking for info on James FELL of New Castleton, died about 1847. His wife, Isabella KYLE, and 10 kids moved to America (Elmira, Illinois) in 1852. The oldest boy, William, went to the Falkland Islands at about the same time. It is suggested that William was his son by a previous marriage. Does anyone have any info about this family? Thanks. Pat
Subject: FELL/KYLE
24 February 1998
From: R Fitz, e-mail rfitz@tnweb.com
Am looking for info on James FELL/Isabella KYLE. They lived in New Castleton. James died there in 1847 and in 1852, Isabella and the 10 kids moved to Elmira, Illinois where other families from the same area had gone. There was an older son, William, who may have been from a first marriage of James who went to Falkland Islands about the same time Isabella went to the States. I have info that Isabella's parents were William KYLE and Margaret GLENDINNING. Does anyone have any info on either James or Isabella? Thanks.
Subject: LAUDER
24 February 1998
From: Gordon Wilkinson, e-mail ca292@freenet.carleton.ca
Hello everyone, I have found that I have a relative who use to dwell in this area. My data is limited to the little information I received from the bible.
Information: Descendants of James LAUDER.
1 James LAUDER b. October 15, 1803 d. September, 04, 1882
+Esther ATCHISON b. October 25, 1803 in Roxburghshire, Scotland
m: October 20, 1826 Eckford Manse, Scotland d. February 17, 1884.
If anyone can provide research guidance or relevant data to further my search I would be forever indebted to you.
Subject: ELLIOT/BALLANTYNE/GRIEVE
26 February 1998
From: Roland & Alison de Caen, e-,ail decaenr@cadvision.com
Searching for any information on the following families from Castleton parish.
Descendants of Ninian ELLIOT of "Riccarton" (born 1735)
Descendants of John BALLANTYNE and Mary TELFER
Descendants of Adam GRIEVE and Mgt. ARMSTRONG.
Thank you.
Subject: ISDELL and variations
27 February 1998
From: Daniel L Isdell, e-mail dli@modulair.com
I'm searching for any information that I can find about my ancestors with any of the following names:
ISDELL, ISDAL, ISDAYLE, ISDALE, ISDALL, ISDUL, ISEDALE, ISDEL, ISDIL, ISDAILE, ISEDLE, ISEDELL, ISDERLE, ISDAHL, ESDAILE, ESDALE, EASDALE, EISDAL, EISDELL, EASDAILE, EISDALE, ESKDALE, ESDAILL, AISDAILL, ISDAILL, ISDALS, DE ISDALE, DE ESDALE, DE ESDAILE or any other apparent variation. If you come across anything relating to these names please send me an e-mail.
Subject: THOMPSON
6 March 1998
From: Margaret Vrkljan, Australia, e-mail: marg@rint.com.au
Would there be any court records available for a convict Agnes THOMPSON aka Nanny THOMPSON wife of Robert HUNTER who was transported to Australia on the Lord Sidmouth in 1823 for 7 years. The trial was apparently held in Jedburgh Spring which I am told is an old name for Roxburgh. Correct me if I'm wrong. I do not know what her crime was or whether she left any children back in Scotland. She married James LOVE in Tasmania Australia after about 7 years so the separation by water for 7 years could have been the basis for being able to be married and perhaps Robert HUNTER was still alive at this time back in Scotland. Any suggestions would me most welcome.
Subject: HILL/FAIRBAIRN
06 Mar 1998
From: Jim Hill, e-mail: jhill@dlcwest.com
HILL(S)/FAIRBAIRN family members came from Morebattle and Fogo in the 1850's to Canada.. Looking for family members of William HILL(S) and Isabella (FAIRBAIRN) HILL William was the son of Thomas HILL m. Margaret SPARK (son of James HILL & Helen BRYDEN of St. Boswell's.
Subject: RICHARDSON/GIBSON
7 March 1998
From: Wendy Holmes, e-mail: wendy.holmes@sympatico.ca
is there anyone out there who has information about the parents of Andrew RICHARDSON (1813-1902), Margaret GIBSON (1810-1884)(My great, great, great, great grandparents). I have info from 1813 to present, but need info prior to 1813. Will share info if anyone can help.
Subject: HALL / FOR(E)MAN
11 March 1998
From: Colin Beet, e-mail: colbee@mail.army.mod.uk
I am looking for the marriage of Andrew HALL to Mary FOR(E)MAN which is believed to have taken place about 1820 - 1825 in the Border Region of Scotland. Andrew was born in Scotland ca 1804. They subsequently moved to Sunderland, County Durham. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Subject: ROBSON/PATTULLO:
14 March 1998
From: Nancy Pattullo, Michigan, e-mail: MIKNAN58@aol.com
JANE ROBSON Married HALKET PATTULLO 1820. Jane is listed as being from Roxberough and Halket from Dundee. Any information on the Robson line would be a great help.
Subject: RUTHERFORD
8 March 1998
From: Brett Rutherford, e-mail: bruther@sympatico.ca
Looking for information on the community of Rutherford, close to Maxton.
Subject: MONILAWS/TAYLOR
20 March 1998
From: Heather Ibbotson, e-mail: heatheri@execulink.com
I am researching the ancestors and descendants of George MONILAWS and his wife Isabelle TAYLOR who were married in Eckford, Roxburghshire in 1825. George was born c. 1792 and Isabelle c. 1803. The emigrated to Canada about 1830 and settled near Galt, Ontario. Their children's names were John, Janet, Christina, George and Robert. Also looking for any MONILAWS families as the surname is very rare.
Subject: GLENDENNING/GRAHAM
21 March 1998
From: Dan Touse, e-mail: DTouse@catskill.net
GLENDENNING - SCOTT - seek anc & desc of JOHN GLENDENNING, b 1779, Sct; m Margaret Scott, b 1793, Sct; had: Elizabeth -1812, m 5 Jan 1838 to Robt Young [1811-1895;] John - 1817, m Mary ___ 1854; JAMES - Feb 1818, Roxburgh, Sct; m1- Lamira Burr; m2- Mrs Almiretta Laidlaw; had 8 ch, d 26 Apr 1901, Delhi, NY; Beatty - 1825; m Lewis B Hamilton; Margret - 1828-1916; Jane - 1829; Andrew - 1832, m Margaret____; Alfred - 1835, m Margaret____;
The Glendennings came @ 1831 and settled at Andes, Del Co, NY. Based on Del Co naturalization records, John prob related to William b 1805, Marrysport, Sct, - came 1832, of Bovina, & James b 1783, Workington, Sct - came 1829 - of Andes, [bros?] no other record of latter Wm & Jas!
Was Margaret Scott related to other Scotts of Del Co?
GRAHAM - JOHN GRAHAM was b at Philipschiel, Roxburh, Sct, 7Mar 1754, son of Thomas & Margaret RUTHERFORD of Sct; m 18Feb1773 at Wilton, Rox, Sct, to JANE GREY [b 1754, Sct - d 31Jun1831, Bovina, Del Co, NY;] She is referred to as "LADY JANE GRAY," though there is no documentation or account of how or why of title... John and Jane had: Isabella - 1777; William - 1779, m Janet KEDSIE & moved to Geneva, Ont Co, NY; Janette - 23Nov1783, Broadlie, Rox, Sct; m Robert SCOTT; Jane - 1784, m Wm ORMISTON, res Bovina, NY; John Jonathan - 10Sept1786, d 16Feb1876, Toledo, Tama, Iowa; m Janet ROSE 1807 at Kortright; JAMES - 11Nov1788; m JANE RICE - 13Mar1791, Tyrone, Ire; had 11 ch incl John Gray Graham b 27May1809, Bovina, Del Co, NY, who m2 12Jan1842 at W Meredith to ALMA, dau of Wm & Hannah CARRINGTON Bouton; 2 of Jas' sons m Stilsons; Thomas - 18May1792 - m Elizabeth "Tibbie" CUMMINGS, moved to Blue Mt, Minn; Margaret - 26Nov 1793 - m Robert STEWART; Euphemia - 22Mar1795 - m Thomas HENDRY, res Harpersfield; The family is said to have come in 1800 to Bovina; Jane Gray Graham d 25Jun1831 at Bovina; John later moved to Erin, Chemung Co where he d 7 Oct 1741;
Subject: GLOVER/NESBIT/SCOTT
23 March 1998
From: marcia collins. e-mail: mcollins@sfths.sft434.k12.ks.us
I am seeking information on my G.Granparents GEROGE GLOVER b. 1860-1861 ROX Hawick, census info from 1881 show him being a Wool dyer, his wife Margeret NESBIT born aprox 1863 aslo ROX, HAWICK, 1881 2 children , WALTER 1881 AND ROBERT 1880 Walter G. Glover married ISABELLA SCOTT, Daughter of ADAM SCOTT b. aprox 1849, BEW, DUNSE, maried JESSIE INGLES B. APRX 1849 ROX, HAWICK. Adam was listed in 1881 census as being a Hoisery Warehouseman ? .Isobella had two sister in 1881 JESSIE SCOTT b. 1849 and AGNES SCOTT.
I am interested in possible marraige dates, also info on the siblings if possible.
Subject: ELLIOT/SCOTT
2 April 1998
From: Bruce Elliott, e-mail: jukeboxxman@email.msn.com
Seeking anyone with a connection or information regarding Andrew ELLIOT, whose Ontario, Canada tombstone states he was born in 1775 in "the Parish of Hawick, Scotland". No record of birth or baptism is to be found conclusively in the Parochial Registers. Andrew emigrated to Albany, New York by 1803 where he married Jane SCOTT (b.1786), daughter of fellow Albany immigrants James SCOTT and his wife Margaret TURNBALL. Andrew may have been a child in the Robert ELLIOT/Isobel SCOTT family of Hawick who operated a shoemaker shop on Crosswynd street untill 1799. Please Help! David M. Elliott 1164 Walnut, Ypsilanti, Michigan USA 48198.
Subject: BOYD/CLARK
6 April 1998
From: Joe Boyd Williams, e-mal: joekate@nol.net
Walter BOYD b. 1824 in Smailholm. Probable parents were Thomas BOYD and Mary KNOX, they are believed to have had a large family. Walter BOYD married Jean(Jane) Isabel CLARK in Kelso Jan.25,1848. Jean was the daughter of James CLARK and Isabella Brown. Jean was born about 1830 in Midlothian, the Edinburgh area. Walter and Jean had three children all born in Sprouston. Thomas b. Jan.6, 1849 James b. Dec.10,1851 Robert b.Jul.17,1853 I am looking for any information on the above families. Any information will be highly appreciated.
Subject: ADAM HERON
7 April 1998
From: Gail Bennett, e-mail: bennetts@avana.net
I am looking for any information on the Heron Family. Adam HERON was born in Roxburgshire on 19 December 1804. His wifes name was Hannah who was born in England in 1812. They moved to Ottawa Canada. They had a child George Benedict HERON who was born there in 15 May 1845 with his wife Hannah, who was born in England in 1812 . They moved to Titisville,PA. U.S.A. where they are buried. If anyone has any information on who Adams parents where? or on the Heron family in that area. Thank you. PO Box 723041 Atlanta, G A 31139 .U.S.A.
Subject: PATTERSON
15 April 1998
From: F & A Christie, e-mail: christie@qldnet.com.au
Iam searching for James PATTERSON who married Susan TAIT .James was born 1805 parents James & Janet STEWART. Janets parents were Henry & Isobel WATSON married in 1774 in Kelso. Susan TAIT was born in Northumberland.
Subject: BOGHALL
16 April 1998
From: Ian MacDonald, e-mail: IanGMacDonald@compuserve.com
I would like to know if anyone in the Hawick/Wilton area knows of the location of a "Boghall" and also the location of the Antiburgher Congregation at Hawick. These were listed in baptism records about 1800. Marney MacDonald e-mail IanGMacDonald@compuserve.com
Subject: BRISBANE/SCOTT
17 April 1998
From: Laurie Velett, e-mail: velett@PioneerPlanet.infi.net
hello! I'm interested in contacting others who may be researching the BRISBANE or SCOTT surnames. I have a William BRISBANE b. 11 Dec 1811, Glasgow, Scotland; he lived in Hawick, his mother's home, from the time of the Battle of Waterloo until 1839 and always considered himself a Hawick man; his father was a soldier in the British Army (parents may have been James and Catherine BRISBANE and he may have had a younger brother Robert). William m. Janet SCOTT 20 Jan 1832 in parish of Minto, Roxburghshire; Janet was b. 10 Sep 1810, Minto; her parents may have been Alexander SCOTT and Isabella FOWLES. William and Janet had 12 children. In 1839 they came to America, settling first in Andes, Delaware Co., NY; in 1849 went to Alto, Fond du Lac Co., Wisc.; in 1859 moved one last time to Wilton, Waseca Co., Minn. He was a farmer and served several terms in the Minnesota State Legislature. I am most interested in William and Janet's families they left behind in Scotland. Would greatly appreciate any information or clues. Thanks!
Subject: Richard STEPHENSON
19 April 1998
From: Clemss, e-mail: Clemss@aol.com
I have not had any luck in finding my husbands grt grandfather Henry STEPHENSON. We have info that he was born in Southdeem, Roxburgh, 15 May 1818. His father was Richard (Bap. 17 Mary 1786) whose father was also Richard. Richard #1 (9 April 1786) was married to Christian ROBISON (Robertson). I have found info in OPR on Richard/Christian and her parents and also on Richard #2 but no spouse listed. I have found Henry and 1st wife along with his parents Richard/Christian and a brother George in IL in 1850. From there he went to Kansas where Henry died. I think Richard died in IL but still looking for that. Any help in finding Henry's birth record would be most helpful. There was also another brother (no name known) who apparently died on ship to USA (aprox. 1839).
Subject: TAIT
19 April 1998
From: Frank Gehrich, e-mail: skippy@post2.tele.dk
I am looking for more information on the following family from Cavers area of Rox. John TAIT m. Margaret BIGGAR They had five children including one with the unusual name 'Rule'
Subject: PATTERSON
19 April 1998
From: Glen McLean D.V.M., e-mail: gmclean@linkd.net
I have recently found my great great grandfather's gravestone (William PATTERSON, born 1816) and on it it says "Native of Roxburghshire Scotland" I would appreciate any input about what it means to be a "Native of Roxburghshire".
Subject: TURNBULL
19 April 1998
From: ROB1649, e-mail: ROB1649@aol.com
I am looking for any information about the following members of my family. John TURNBULL c. 14 Feb 1812 in the Burgher Congregational Church Hawick. He was a coach driver until 1862 when the Railway started. He then became tenant of Wiltonburn farm from 1862 until he died on 24th October 1891. He ran the farm with his brother William c. March 7th 1822 who married Jane Thomson/Thomson. They had children Beatrice, Helen, Esther, James, Georgina, Jane. William died 24th October 1822. I would very much like to hear from anyone with any information.
Subject: FAIR/MATHER
23 April 1998
From: Judith Beattie, e-mail: beattie@quantum.net.au
I'm looking for connections or information about a Thomas FAIR who married an Elspeth MATHER. They had at least 5 children. The first child I have located for the couple was 4 April 1873. Her name was Isabel. She was born at Oxnam and christened in May 1873 in Jedburgh. The other children were Agnes, Sarah, James and Janet. I would love to hear from any descendants or if anyone has any information about anything to do with this family. I am descended through Sarah FAIR.
Subject: WANLESS
26 April 1998
From: John Ayton, e-mail: j.ayton@virgin.net
I'm interested the the WANLESS family of Auchope and Attonburn near Yetholm and Morebattle.
Subject : GRAHAM
2 May 1998
From: Carlene Graham, e-mail: cjgram@ibm.net
Looking for any info on Richard GRAHAM, born c1716 in Scotland. Wife also from there, her name was Hannah Agnes CATHEY. They imigrated to Delaware, USA. From there to Rowan Co., NC. where I can account for to present. Richard had bros. named John, James, Thomas and William.
Subject: SUDDENS
3 May 1998
From: Antony Dean, e-mail: a.dean@ext.canterbury.ac.nz
I'm looking for any SUDDENS'. I have a Agnes ARMSTRONG (nee SUDDENS) who married James ARMSTRONG in 1852 Parish Church, Hawick. They had two children. Agnes died age 33 in 1861 at Slate House, Weensland, Hawick. Any information about them or any other Suddens what be fantastic
Subject: TAIT/FORSTER/ECKFORD/BIGGAR
3 May 1998
From: Frank&Sheila Gehrich, e-mail: skippy@post2.tele.dk
I am researching the following names; TAIT, FORSTER, ECKFORD, BIGGAR. ..would love to hear from anyone searching for the same names.
Subject: STEVENSON
5 May 1998
From: Marji Clubine, e-mail: mesc@flash.net
I've traced my STEVENSON ancestors to Scotland. I have reason to believe that Henry STEVENSON was born in Roxburghshire before 1698. His family moved to Ireland soon after that. I'd like information on his parents and ancestors. I also saw that the American author, Robert Louis Stevenson, claimed that the Stevenson name was part of the MacGregor clan. Is there any truth to that?
Suject: FAIRBAIRN
12 May 1998
From: Mrs Nees, e-mail: Danishpb@aol.com
Grandparents names were.....
Walter W. FAIRBAIRN - born abt.1888 Roxburgh, Scotland, his wife Bernice BUNYAN - born Abt.1895. I am looking for marriage and birth records Please. Walter`s father was said to be, James FAIRBAIRN, and mother was Elizabeth WRIGHT. Also of Roxburgh. Was said that Walter moved to Peterborough Enagland for a job and had many children there.
Subject: SLATTER
12 May 1998
From: Chris Al-Amir, e-mail: nkalamir@qatar.net.qa
ST BOSWELLS. Am searching for any information on my ancestor THOMAS LAING SLATTER (gardener/seedsman) born approx 1816 in St Boswells to JAMES LAING SLATTER (wood forester). The name Laing was passed down to Thomas' son ROBERT LAING SLATTER and his son of the same name. Are there any Slatters in St Boswells churchyard?
Many thanks Chris El-Amir, PO Box 11907, Doha, Qatar, Middle East
Subject: KENNEDY/LAMB
15 May 1998
From: Adeline Maguire, e-mail: makyta@uniserve.com
Looking for descendants of James Damone KENNEDY of Roxburghshire, whom first married c.1827] to Alison RUTHERFORD. Out of this marriage were born seven [known] children; James b.1828; Rutherford Francis b.1830; Alison b.1832; Sarah Damone b.1834; Ann b.1837; William R. b.1839; Charlotte Matilda b.1843.
James Damone KENNEDY married 2nd to Christian LAMB b.c.1818 Hawick, Roxburgh. Out of this marriage were born three [known] children; Walter Phillips b.1854; John William b.1855; James b.1861.
We descend from George LAMB b.1809 whom sailed across the Atlantic in 1834 to Upper Canada. George married in Toronto of 1847 to Sarah MARRIN and out of this marriage were born four children; Walter b.1852; Ann Jane 1855; Sarah Catherine b.1859; Teresa Christina b.1866. Would like to exchange genealogy ...... also for more information about our family see; http://www.visualmax.com/maguireclan/lambfam.html
Subject: HALDANE OF LILLIESLEAF
22 May 1998
From: Robin Reid, e-mail: scooter@axion.net
I'm looking for information on my gggrandfather, John HALDANE. The only information I have so far is that he was from Lilliesleaf, Scotland, and he married in Chase, British Columbia, Canada in 1896. If anyone has any information regarding Haldanes of this area, please contact me. thanks
Robin Reid, Vancouver, Canada
Subject: NAREY/NEARY/NAREY
30 May 1998
From: Paul Robison, e-mail: paul@danielrey.com
Looking for information on NARRY (NEARY) (NAREY).
James NARRY (b.circa 1824, d.late1800s) m. 1861 Mary CONNER (b. 1844)
Chidren all born in Hawick:
James, b.1863, Ester, b 1865, Peter, b 1867, Helen, b 1869, Michael, b 1871, Bridget, b 1873, Mary Ann, b 1880,
Also interested in:
John NAIREY 1812-1851 m. Mary ? b. 1812
Daniel NARRIE b. 1829 m. Bridget GOURLACK b. 1831
Brian NARY b. 1835 m. Catherine ? b. 1831
Subject: DOUGLAS
31 May 1998
From: Trish Pattison, e-mail: trish.pattison@cableinet.co.uk
I am interested in anybody else researching the family of DOUGLAS's from Roxburghshire Scotland - specifically Oxnam Parish. Please let me know if you are related to that family or have any information on them.
Subject: DEAN/DAIN
1 June 1998
From: Mary Dain, e-mail: mdain@frontiernet.net
My surname family DEAN (sometimes DAIN) immigrated from Co. Donegal Ireland to US in 1850s. The family identified themselves as Scottish from the border between Scotland and England. I believe they immigrated from Scotland to Ireland about 1770. I have found several other Dean researchers with families from Roxburghshire, so I am currently looking in this area.
Does anyone with a knowledge of local history of Roxburghshire know if there was some kind of upheaval or unrest in that area in the 1770s? Several other Dean families that say they immigrated to either Ireland or Canada/US at that time. Related families were GIVAN, BRICE, NOBLE.
Anyone with any information about these families, please e-mail me. Thank you!
Subject: RENNYSON/RENISON
5 June 1998
From: Lorna MacIver, e-mail: lmaciver@jeffnet.org
Searching for information on RENNYSON/RENISON family of Hawick, Roxburgh Co. John RENNYSON baptized Hawick 1778, parents William RENNYSON and Euphan SCOTT. Family moved to Glasgow before 1788.
Subject: WEAR/GARTLEY/FENWICK
5 June 1998
From: Joe & Ruth Ryan, e-mail: ablee@aug.com
Charles WEAR, b. 1848, Hawick, immigrated to the USA in 1871, with brother Nathaniel WEAR. Brothers remaining in Scotland were Francis, Andrew, John, and William, all WEAR's. Charles married Margaret J. GARTLEY of Co. Donegal, Ireland, in 1874. Their eldest daughter, Sarah WEAR, visited family members in Bradford, England, in 1893. Mary, Bella, and Janet WEAR wrote in her autograph book. A Rachel FENWICK of Hexham, England, also signed the autograph book. Charles died in 1910. He had been a shoe merchant in Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA. Other children of Charles and Margaret were Mary E., John B., Matilda, Samuel, and Elsie B. Any information regarding the WEAR's would be appreciated
Subject: BROOMFIELD/FAIRBAIRN
7 June 1998
From: Lorna McIntosh, e-mail: lmcinto@ibm.net
Joseph BROOMFIELD mar Margaret FAIRBAIRN, 11 Sep 1841 St Cuthberts, Edinburgh. Dtr Agnes b. 1842 Morebattle, ROX mar. Robert ADDISON and emigrated to NZ. Remaining children born Edinburgh: Andrew, Joseph, Margaret, Alice. Margaret FAIRBAIRN b. abt 1821 Morebattle, is the daughter of my 3* great grandparents. Interested in finding descendants or fellow researchers.
Subject: LUN
8 June 1998
From: Joe Lunn, e-mail: jslunn@att.net
I am looking for information about my ggggrandparents William LUN, b.12 Apr 1814 and Isabella TURNBULL, b. 20 Mar 1810. According to naturalization records they came from Roxburghshire and arrived in America in August 1835. Joseph Lunn 5167 Huntfield Rd. Evans, GA 30809 USA.
Subject: MIDDLEMAST/MIDDLEMIST
9 June 1998
From: Gabrile Hammon, e-mail: GHammon756@aol.com
I am looking for information on the MIDDLEMAST/MIDDLEMIST family in Scotland. I am looking for the parents of Thomas MIDDLEMAST. Thomas was born in 1792 in Scotland and married Isabel WIGHT. Please email me at if you have any information that would help me in my search.
Subject: THOMSON
22 June 1998
From: Genevieve Cora Fraser, e-mail: gcfraser@tiac.net
My ancester is Rev. Richard THOMSON who was assigned Castleton in 1604. He died about 1606/7. His wife at the time of his death was Agnes FOULIS and he had a son David who came to New England and is considered to be the founder of New Hampshire. Rev. THOMSON had been a minister at Ratho and is referred to as a THOMSON OF CORSTOPHINE. I would be most interested in any info on him or what role Castleton might have played in the affairs of state at that time (King James VI assumed the throne of England in 1603 and became James 1st of England).
Subject: STONE
24 May 1998
From: Darrel D. Miller Jr., e-mail: n.b.k@worldnet.att.net
In a book I saw a surname of STONE, reference the name Roxburgh. I could not find any other information, If you could help me it would be greatly appreciated.
Subject: HUTSON/STODART
2 June 1998
From: Geoff Clarke, e-mail: gclarke@kingston.net
James HUTSON (born circa 1795) married Margaret STODART, apparently in Ashkirk. They had several children while in Ashkirk: Helen (1821), Walter (1823), Isabel (1825), and James (1828) before emigrating to Ontario, Canada around 1830.
I think that Margaret STODART was born in Ashkirk on 28 March 1800 to Walter STODART (STODDART, STODARD) and Isabel TAIT.
I'd be interested in hearing from anyone who knows anything about either the HUTSON or STODART lines.
Subject: JARDINE
27 June 1998
From: Patty Brown, e-mail: Paddee@pacbell.net
I'm looking for any information on Janet JARDINE born 5 June 1869, Scotland and her son McLeod JARDINE born 5 August 1888 in Hawick, Roxburghshire, Scotland. I don't have any information on her husband and the only information I have on her parents is William and Jolienna _____. If someone has any other information about McLeod and Janet, I would be forever grateful.
Subject: MIDDLEMIST
28 June 1998
From: Gabriele Hammon, e-mail: GHammon756@aol.com
I am looking for information on a James MIDDLEMIST from Eckford, Roxburghshire, Scotland. All I know is that he married Agnes TURNBALL and they had 3 children- Robert, Isabell, and Margaret. Any information would be most helpful
Subject: TELFER
30 June 1998
From: Becky Fairhurst, e-mail: hfmwloo@sbt.net
I am looking for information about George TELFER who was born 1783 in Chesters, Roxburghshire, Scotland. He married Margaret BERTWISLE February 13, 1815 in Chesters. He came to America August 13, 1830.
They had 12 children.
Seven of these children were born in Scotland:
William B. TELFER, October 25, 1825, South Dean (my ancestor) ; John TELFER, June 11, 1828 Mary TELFER, December 28, 1815, Aerington, Scotland; William TELFER, January 20, 1817; John TELFER, January 2, 1819, Lincolnshire, England; Janet TELFER, October 1, 1821, Horden, Scotland; Alexander TELFER, November 2, 1823, Chesters, Roxburghshire, Scotland.
If you have any further information, please contact me.
Subject: PATTON/PATTEN/PATON
2 July 1998
From: Dave Patton, e-mail: dgp59@aol.com
I am looking for information on my GGrandfather and his parents/siblings. I believe all of the children listed below were born in Roxburgh and moved to the United States about 1830.
Thomas PATTEN and Mary ? parents of the children listed below:
James PATTEN b.1819; Ellen PATTEN b. 1822; John PATTEN b. 1823; Thomas PATTEN b. 1827.
Subject: HUNTER
2 July 1998
From: Faye Peterson, e-mail: f.peterson@sk.sympatico.ca
Looking for information of John HUNTER b. 1840, d. 1905, married Jane PRINGLE b. 1842, d. 1910, last known address is East Nesbit, Roxbourgshire, Sct. Where is it?
Subject: YOUNG
4 July 1998
From: Barry Young, e-mail: byoung@centtel.com
I would like to trace JOSEPH YOUNG, born in Yeltholm Parrish. He married Betty BENNET and had a several children including: James YOUNG, born October 19th, 1766, married to Margaret SIMPSON, born June 15, 1771, in 1798. James emmigrated to Canada on the "Clutha" along with four other siblings and settled in Bruce Cty, Brant Twsp, Ontario.
Subject: STEPHENSON
4 July 1998
From: Gilbert Murray, e-mail: happyman@datasync.com
Hugh Eskew STEPHENSON and wife Jemima WHILLANS, both born probably ca. 179 83-96 where? were parents of Isabella STEPHENSON born ca. 1817 at Roxburgh (she m. James POCOCK at St. Cuthberts, Edinburgh in 1839 - my line) and William STEPHENSON b. Ancrum ca. 1823 (m. 1) Helen ANDERSON where?, 2) Barbara THOMSON in 1859 at Dundee, lived Rose Street, Edinburgh, wood turner.
Hugh STEPHENSON was listed as a grocer at Kelso in Kelly's 1837 directory, as innkeeper at Kelso on his daughter's marriage cert. in 1839, as a deceased farmer on his son's marriage cert in 1859, as a farm servant (deceased) on his daughter's death certificate.
There were not many WHILLANS in the 1841 census of Roxburghshire - only 11 plus one variant spelling in two of the three rolls of film; all WHILLANS born same county, the variant spelling b. England. The third roll has been ordered but I haven't received it yet. Don't know therefore if Hugh and Jemima are on it. In one family, Walter and Catherine WHILLANS and Jane STEPHENSON were living in the same household; in another, a WHILLANS and a STEPHENSON were next door neighbours. Are they related to my people?
Would like to correspond with anyone working on these names. Do I have cousins out there in cyberspace? Happy hunting, Sonia in the US
Subject: MacDOUGALL/McDOUGALL
4 July 1998
From: Dave MacDougall, e-mail: highlander@cysource.com
I am in search of any information about a James McDOUGALL (MacDOUGALL) who was born about 1733 in Kelso, Roxburghshire, Scotland. He married Agnes MOODIE (born about 1742 unknown location in Scotland). James died December 01, 1809 in N. Argyle, NY, U.S.A. and Agnes died November 07, 1827 in N. Argyle, NY, U.S.A.
I have researched my lineage back to James but have come to a stop at this point. Any information on James or Agnes would be greatly appreciated.
Subject: BRACK/RUTHERFORD
5 July 1998
From: Kathleen Elizabeth Brock, e-mail: hiball@planet.eon.net
I am searching for the family of William BRACK and his decendants and ancestors. William was born in the Parish of Morbattle Aprrox 1741 and married Elisabeth (Betty) RUTHERFORD in 1777. Betty was born 1756 in the Parish of Linton. Out of there 10 children five are buried in the Parish of Sprouston Cemetery, and four came to Canada with their mother after William's death. I am still searching for one daughter Isabella BRACK born Dec. 15, 1780 in Greenhead, baptised in the Parish of Sprouston in Jan. 9, 1781. Does anybody have any information about this family or any other BRACK's?? I'd sure like to hear from you! Thank you,
Subject: HALL
6 July 1998
From: Denis Hall, e-mail: ryefield@ozemail.co.au
Adam HALL m Euphemia DOUGLAS Oxnam 13/12/1768, son Thomas DOUGLAS b. abt 1777 d 15/12/1850 Galasheils.
Thomas DOUGLAS (who claimed to be a native of Jedburgh and a descent of The Black Douglas) m Agnes STIRLING, born at Bowden, Adam (2/7/1798 - 9/3/1805), Rachel
(11/4/1800 - ? ) Robert (11/6/1802 - 27/11/1863) William (22/6/1804 - ?) Adam (15/3/1807-?)
George (17/8/1809 - ?) Thomas (11/1/1812 - ?) Euphemia (9/5/1815 - 1892) John (30/3/1817 - 22/1/92) Jesse (10/1/1820 - ?) Benjamin ( ? ).
Robert m Flora (Florence) SANDERSON at Melrose 9/6/1836, born at Melrose Thomas (8/3/1839 - ?) Joanna (27/11/1840 - ?) m Robert BLACKSTOCK at Ladhope 26/6/1866, James (27/10/1842 - ?) Adam (9/1/1847 - ?) Agnes Flora (16/11/1848 - ?) Jemina Catherine (26/9/1851 - ?).
Euphemia m Andrew MURRAY at Melrose 8/7/1842 ( the clergyman who conducted the ceremony was a Adam HALL) born at Melrose Robert (1/6/1843) Agnes (3/12/1845) m 16/7/1873 Donald WHYTE at Ladhope, Thomas (23/2/1847) Janet (22/7/1849) Andrew (20/11/1851) b at Island Galasheils Andrew (20/11/1853) b at Ladhope James Henry (13/1/1856) Adam (15/2/1858) John (20/12/1859). Agnes, David William, Andrew, James Henry & John emigrated to NSW Australia arriving early 1883.
John m Isabella MATTHEWS 9/7/1868 at Bowden. Born at Melrose Thomas John (19/5/1847 - 24/12/1910 at Mount Gambier, S.A. Australia.) James Matthew (17/6/1849 - ?) John (3/7/1853 - ?) John (4/12/1851 - 1933) Mercer (13/8/1855 - ?) b at Ladhope Agnes (13/8/1858 -?). After the death of Isabella John m Janet HISLOP 13/2/1869. John a builder join Andrew MURRAY in operating the building firm of Hall Murray in Galasheils, the Hall Murray was dissolved and a new business formed J J Hall. John was a Provost of Galasheils
Thomas John (emigrated to Australia in 1877) m Margaret Gladstone WILLIAMS 14/4/1886 Mt Gambier S.A. Australia. Born at Mt Gambier Isabella Edith (15/1/1887 - ?) Agnes Beatrix (2/12/1889 -?) Mercer Lindsay (24/9/1897 - 23/5/1921)
John m Mary Ann PATERSON b John CAMPBELL, Agnes PATTERSON, Isabella.
John CAMPBELL m Mary BRUCE b John B, Margaret, Merril, Ann,
John B m Mona Mason MacFARLANE b John D.
Subject: SUDDENS
7 July 1998
From: Rochelle Suddens, e-mail: adean@adxelectronics.com
I'm searching for any information on SUDDENS in Roxburgh.We have so far got Susan SUDDENS married Andrew CAIRNS in 1856 they had 11 children that we know about.Isabella SUDDENS married WIlliam LYON in 1854.Robert SUDDENS married Helen KING in 1851,Agnes SUDDENS married James ARMSTRONG 1852 and Elizabeth SUDDENS married John YULE 1855. All the marriages were in Hawick. They also moved to Bowden and Ladhope and Selkirk. We are missing Thomas Mcdonald SUDDENS who married Jane Martha WOODLAND in about 1855. The parents of all the above SUDDENS were Robert SUDDENS and Ann/Agnes/Nancy McDONALD married 1820 in Edinburgh. Thanks and hope there is a connection out there.
Subject: PHAUP
12 July 1998
From: Gary Phaup, e-mail: GaryPhaup@aol.com
Looking for information re: PHAUP. In particular info on Benjamin/Benjamen PHAUP who landed in United States in 1774. PHAUPs seem concentrated in Roxburghshire. Benjamin/Benjamen (b. about 1736) is the dead end so far. Any help appreciated.
Subject: JEFFREY/HERMISTON
13 July 1998
From: Jack and Linda, e-mail: reidj@greensboro.com
Am searching for information about ancestors of A.B. JEFFREY (b. 20 Aug. 1835) and his wife Margaret HERMISTON (b.27 Sep. 1836), both believed to have been born in the Borders. They married in 1858 and had 10 children, half of whom were born in Kelso, Roxburghshire. They emigrated to the USA in the late 1860's or early 1870's. As their great-great granddaughter, I would appreciate any information that anyone can give me. Thank you.
