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| HI--I'm the asst. director of a genealogy library in Connecticut and need help!! I have an elderly patron who is looking for his "sweetheart" from WWII. Her name was Betty Dillion of Rutherglen near Glasgow. She & he were born around 1926, and he served from the US, she being born in Scotland & worked for a co-operative at 31 Morrison St. That's about all he remembers but would love to write to her again. They lost touch after he left Scotland. I usually pass on these kind of stories, but this man is genuine and has spent a small fortune on all the international locators/finders with only receipts to show for his money. Anyone out there have the time to check Rutherglen for Betty Dillion..possibly married to a "J. Shanks"??? We're indebted to you!!! ! | |
| PROPBABLY A STRANGE REQUEST BUT THEN AGAIN MY QUEST IS NOT ONE USUALLY UNDERTAKEN BY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS. WHAT I SEEK IS KNOWLEDGE OF THE GLASGOW RECHABYTE MOVEMENT - IN PARTICULAR THE WORKS AND ACTIVITIES OF ONE ANDREW BUCHANAN [ CONFECTIONER AND LEAD PARTNER OF JOHN. BUCHANAN & BROS OF COWCADDENS C.1856-1959]. RECORDS OF ALL RECHABYTE ACTIVITY HAVE ELUDED ME THUS FAR BUT CRUCIAL TO A PROPOSED DISSERTATION 1998/99. THE FIRMS FOUNDING FATHERS WERE COMMITTED TO THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT OVER THE YEARS THAT THEY WERE ACTIVE IN GLASGOW. THIS STEMS FROM A PIOUS BACKGROUND - THEIR FATHER A LEADING, BUT HUMBLE, SERVANT OF THE CHURCH IN KILLEARN. LITTLE ELSE IS KNOWN SAVE A FEW SNIPPETS IN SEVERAL TEXTS C.1900-1939 - THEREAFTER A BLANK. CAN ANYONE ASSIST ME IN THIS QUEST OR CONNECT ME TO OTHERS WHO MIGHT. MANY RECALL THE LOGO 'TRUST IN GOD' THAT WAS USED BY THE BUCHANAN BROS. TO SPREAD THE WORD OF THE LORD TO THE FOUR CORNERS OF THE GLOBE. SADLY, NOT MANY RECALL THE LOCAL AFFAIRS OF THESE MEN OR THE FACTORY HANDS AT THAT PLANT. CAN YOU ASSIST??? ... | |
| Have recently found evidence
of a lost elder branch of the BEATTY family who
resided in Glasgow in Holm street 1871 through to
1901. The father was Thomas Edward and was a
Boilermaker/Foreman and his youngest son also
Thomas Edward born 1878. He had three elder
sisters Euphemia born 1872, Ann Anderson born
1874, Jane Pairman born 1876. The mother's name
was Janet nee Pairman and a brother named James
Pairman. Does anyone out there recognise any of
these names? Thomas Edward (the elder) emigrated
to Japan. Janet Beatty died in 1901. Many Thanks
Peter Beattie Further
information on the children of Thomas Edward
Beatty Snr. Jane Pairman Beatty married Alexander
Anderson Guild of Dumbarton Street Glasgow |
Peter Beattie |
 My ancestors
Agnes & Robert McFarlane came to Buffalo, NY,
from Scotland in 1866-1871. The inscription on
the back of the photo says it is a picture of
their home in Scotland. A death certificate of
one of their daughters, Elizabeth, says she was
born in Glasgow in 1866. I am presuming that this
is somewhere in Glasgow but there is also a
connection with Johnstone. (Click on photo for
enlargement) William Lineham |
Many thanks to all who e-mailed to suggest that the image was Jamestown. Click here for contemporary photo |
| Hi l live in california. l am
looking for a few people in Glasgow, and England.
Looking for Anthony Hogo.Alvarez, Tanya Bal,
Victor Bal, also michael Carolan who was married
to edith gibson from the gorbals thankyou
Christina |
Christina |
| We are trying to find any relatives of my great-grandfather for the purpose of completing our family tree. David Wishard Bell was born on Dec.27,1884 in Kelthead, Scotland. He came to Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada and raised his 3 sons here. We know his parents and siblings remained in Scotland with ties to Kelthead, Fife and Aberdeen. We are also trying to locate the family members of Mary Hamilton Bell who was deceased on June 23,1928 in Dunfermline. We have confirmed her son's name, Everett Bell. The family surnames are Bell, Ramsay, Hamilton and Wishard with first names of David and Helen being common. Any information about this family line would be greatly appreciated. D.L.Sadler | D L Sadler |
| Can anyone suggest how I might
find out more information on the family of my
gr.grandparents John GRAY & Agnes (nee
GRAHAM). John was born, according to the Old
Parochial Records for Scotland, 2nd January 1842
Barony, Lanark, Glasgow. His parents were John
GRAY & Agnes BEATON. He had a sister Margaret
Campbell GRAY b. 5th November 1837 Barony,
Lanark. John GRAY (Jnr) came to Australia in 1869
on the "Flying Cloud" with his wife to
be Ann GRAHAM, who was born circa 1846 in
Renfrew. Her parents were John GRAHAM & Mary
KING. I would love to be able to find any other
relatives there might be still in Scotland who
are perhaps descended from this family line. Can
anyone help? I would also like to ascertain if there were any further family members from John GRAY & Agnes BEATON and also John GRAHAM & Mary KING. Any assistance will be very much appreciated. . |
Judith Gensch This is a message for
Judith Gensch re John Gray et al. There may be
some connection with the family I am researching.
Unfortunately, the email address above is
invalid. Still interested? |
| Looking for family members of
Jeannie Coyle -- originally from Glasgow, moved
to England during/after war. Left Lemington Spa
England in April 1961 for Ontario, Canada with
husband Russel Levis Abram and children -- David
Lee (Jan 13, 1947), Joseph Paul Dana (Dec 17,
1952) & Jeanne Marie (August 6, 1957).
Jeannie was originally from Glasgow -- brothers
are Jimmy, Daniel, Frank & Ben (Benny),
sisters are Pat, Theresa, & Mary. Anyone
having information about original family members
or their decendants please e-mail me. I am
Jeannie's daughter-in-law, married to Paul and
would love to suprise mom with information about
her family. Sue Abram (Canada) |
Answers??? |
| I am looking for
biographical/historical information on the
following: James Allan Mollison, born in Glasgow (1905-1959), pioneer aviator. William Mollison, probably born in Glasgow, dates unknown, 19th century actor, time period uncertain. Additionally, can anyone tell me if Phillips and/or Worthington were names common in Glasgow in the 18th century? Many thanks.Patricia Cooper |
Patricia Cooper |
| Can anyone help me in my
search in trying to trace my wifes family her maiden name is mary kilmartin and she was born at 63 possil rd glasgow.mary has a sister, harriet margaret kilmartin living in manchester england, as far as i can tell they were both fostered at a very early age. the father name was james kilmartin from 279 garscube rd glasgow mother name was agnes maiden name knox.mary is now 50 years of age and harriet is 49. .if anyone can help we would be very grateful. Gerry Hollywood |
Gerry Hollywood |
| I understand there is, or was a very tall brick chimney in Glasgow known as St. Rollox chimney. Does anyone know how tall it was/is? Scott Conway | S Conway |
| I will be visiting Glasgow
soon and I am trying to find out about where to
find a pottery that was made in Glasgow by the
name of Barrowfield Pottery, I think by a H.
Kennedy. Do you have antique stores that might
know about or sell this pottery. Is the pottery
company still in existence. What is Barrowfield?
A name, county, city, ???? I hope you can help or
at lest refer me to someone who might help. Thank
you inadvance for your time, it is truly
appreciated.Sincerely, Tim Brooks Hi Tim, |
Tim Brooks |
| We are looking for an individual named Sarah Brown who is presently living with her parents in a small unpronouncable village about 25 miles from Glasgow. I think it has four or five syllables and begins with 'Dun.' | Chris Peterson |
| I'm looking for a friend that I've lost touch with. Her name is Eileen Malley (nee Mc Nellis)and stayed in Linthaugh Road, Pollock before she got married in +/- 1962/63. She has two brother's called Tony & Patrick. Any help would be appreciated Cheers. Cathie Campbell | Cathie Campbell |
| I am searching for possessions
of george wolfson who died in 1972 his last known
address was36 woodford street there was a lot of
photo albums letters and magic paraphernalia if
anyone has any information please e mail thankyou |
Sandra |
| Lost Brother Does anyone know the whereabouts of James Elder born in Govan, Glasgow Feb.19,1925.? Last heard from in Yorkshire England in 1966. He was an commercial artist at that time. Someone told me that he is in Sidney, Australia. He has no way of knowing where I am, we would appreciate any information. Thank you |
Answers??? |
| Hello there, I am trying to locate my cousin or an address for her.Her maiden name was Betty Wilkinson, daughter of Jack&Bessie,brother of Alan, all deceased. They lived on Carntyne Rd. in Glasgow near Shettelston. I don't know her married name, but she has a son Colin I believe. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you. J.B. | J.B. |
| I am searching for my cousin, Robert McGregor. My mother was born in 1929, her father was Robert McGregor, Mr. McGregor's wife Janetta, died while their family was very young, and Mr. McGregor placed his three daughters Janetta, Dora, and Agnes (Sally) into an orphanage (somewhere in Brig o Weir). His two sons, Robert and Charlie, remained with their Father. Janetta eventually married Hubert "Red" Friel and moved to Ottawa, where they raised 4 children. I am their eldest daughter, Heather. Both my parents have passed away, and only my Aunt Dora is living, I would desperately like to contact my cousin, who is the son of Robert, my Mother's older brother. I know this is like looking for a needle in a haystack, but I am praying that this message just like a message in a bottle will find it's destination....many thanks | Heather Roy |
| Hello: My grandmother,
CATHERINE MCGREGOR, was born March 9, 1871 at 30
David Street, Glasgow, Scotland. She was the
daughter of JAMES and ELIZABETH MCGREGOR and had
one sister, Elizabeth, age 2 at the time.
Elizabeth married RICHARD SMELLIE. I would like
to know if there are any MCGREGOR OR SMELLIE
relatives in the area. I would be pleased to hear
from anyone with any information. Thank you very much, Melissa Arehart |
Melissa Arehart |
| I am looking for a photograph of the Panopticon (formerly Britannia Music Hall). Can anyone help? | l.vanderarend@thieme.nl |
| I am trying to find a lassie I grew up with in Haywood st Lambhill Glasgow we lived across the street and were born on the 18/5/37 I left Scotland for Australia in 1954 I would appreciate any help in finding Joyce Todd. Ron Pomphrey | Ron Pomphrey |
| I am a first generation
American of Scottish descent. I am looking for
information regarding my fathers' career as a
professional boxer in Scotland. His career would have been in the late 40's or early 50's. As the last survivor of the family if anyone knew the McKendry family (Susan,John,Frank,James,Donald or Patsie) please e-mail me |
Kevin McKendry |
| Paintings by Malcolm Stuart Our family owns one of these paintings and we are looking for one of a James Kerr, husband of one Elizabeth Caird Kerr. It is my understanding that one of such paintings were in your storage. Any help you may be able to give me would be most appreciated. Thank You Karen |
Karen Guard |
| I read in a local paper (I
live in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, USA) a small bit
about a "Jesus Commission" in Glasgow.
I am an artist and I am very interested in this
project. However, the information I have from the paper fails to tell who to submit art to, more in-depth details, etc. I hope that someone who may read this email may have more information to impart. I would appreciate it greatly Thank you, Posted - May 1999 |
Margot R. Moulton |
| I am trying to find some
friends and relatives of my father who has just
turned 70, as a surprise. I have received some
information from various sources over the
internet and am currently looking into it but
would be grateful for any other help. Looking for
James and Evelyn Edgar, last known address 566
Govan Road, Glasgow, daughter Evelyn, son Duncan.
Mrs Edgars maiden name was Mullen from Paisley
near Ibros Rangers Park. Sister Sadie. Also
Jeannie O'Donnell, Whitehall St Glasgow. My
fathers name is Patrick Hegarty. The last time he
was in contact was over 25 years ago. They
visited him and his wife Joan at their home in
Glin Road, coolock, Dublin back then. His address
before he married was 60 Ballybough Road, Dublin.
He visited Glasgow last year for the first time
since 1957 but so much had changed and he
couldn't get around as quickly as he'd have
liked. He also had cousin called Mollie Quinnn
from 112 St Leonard Street, Lanark and a cousin
John Quinn who was an inspector on the trains. If anyone can help, it would be much appreciated. Thanks! Any info please contact me at Suileglas@aol.com Posted - May 1999 |
Answers |
| Looking for husband's Mother's
relatives. Mother-in-law -- Jeannie Coyle married
Russel Abram after war. Jeannie's family were:
Brothers -- Danny, jim, Benny, Sisters -- Teresa,
Mary. One of the sisters married Frank James.
Jeannie and Russ immigrated to Canada from
Leamington Spa, England in 1961 with three
children, -- David Lee (1947), Joseph Paul Dana
(1952) and Jeanne Marie (1957) because Russ's
father was ill and he needed to return home. Russ
was Canadian but remaind in Britain aft! er the war. Once in Canada Jeanne and Russ had another son -- Michael Anthony (Tony) in 1962. To my knowledge there has been little to no contact with family members for the past 30+ years. My husband would desperately like to contact family members. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance. Posted - May 1999 |
Sue Abram |
| I am looking for an old friend
of mine called Albert MacMillan who lived in
Glasgow in the 1950's. I know he is married now
and have been trying for quite some time to
locate him but with no luck. He is around 58-60
yrs old. I knew him when I was a teenager when I
lived on Pollock Street, Glasgow. If anyone knows
of this person please contact me. Thank you Posted - May 1999 |
Sheila Buchanan |
| Hi, I'm looking for any
descendants of this couple: George Parker SHANNON Sex: M Marriage(s): Spouse: Elizabeth RANKIN Marriage: 18 Mar 1955 Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland My great grand father George Forbes Shannon (1869)was a brother to James Murphy Shannon and others whose parents were Geroge Parker Shannon & Martha Murphy, whom I'm assuming the person above descended from. If any one knows of this line please contact me. Heather Posted - June 1999 |
Heather |
| Searching for the whereabouts
of THOMAS BARRIE formerly from 29 kelvinside ave
maryhill glasgow. sister called margaret possibly
in america now now aged around 47 looking to
contact him soon all info please. Posted - June 1999 |
Petrena/Kenny Mitchell |
| Can anyone help with info re
loch or quarry as previous. ie.location of
paths,cottages shops etc. CURRENTLY searching
area with metal detectors with great results.
Mitchell library only have a map of approc 1860. PLEASE HELP PRESERVE SOME LOCAL HISTORY. Posted - June 1999 |
DAVIE |
| I am trying to build a picture
of the events that took place in Glasgow in the
20's & 30's. I believe that there were
strikes and various social unrest's which I have
vague recollections about from my father who is
now dead. In particular I am trying to place
James Ness who was involved in riots. Can you
suggest a source that may help. Posted - June 1999 |
Ken Ness |
| I am trying to find a Marjorie
McCafferty (maiden name) who lived in Springburn,
Glasgow in the 1950's. She would be around 58-60
yrs old now and I believe married with grown
children. Anyone knowing this person please
contact me. Posted - June 1999 |
SHEILA BUCHANAN |
| My name is Monica Mudge (nee
Scott) and I am looking for my two cousins on my
father's side of the family - he was Tom Scott.
Alistair's parents died in the 1950's and he went
to live with his father's side of the family near
Ruchill Park as far as I can remember and we
never saw him after that time. Alistair's parents
were Betty Scott and Johnny Niven. David's mother
was Beck Scott and his father Alfie May. Last
known address for David in the 1980's was 140
Brassey St. Ruchill. My parents and I (my mother
was Annie McGoldrick) lived at 188 Skirsa St.
Cadder. I emigrated to Canada in 1969 with my
husband, Barry, and we have two daughters. I
would love to hear any news about my cousins as
they are my only relations I have on my father's
side of the family. If anyone knows of their
whereabouts I would be most grateful if they
could contact me. Thank you for your help. Posted - June 1999 |
Monica Mudge (nee Scott) |
| I am trying to trace my family
in Scotland. I got as far back as John Laird, my
Great-great-great-great Grandfather, who was born
in Glasgow in about 1783. Any relatives out
there? He married Jennette Thompson from
Dumbarton. I am 48 years old and live in Salem, Oregon. The state capitol. Would love to come visit sometime, but it would be more fun if I visit some distant relatives. Posted - June 1999 |
Laird Bryan |
| I'm searching for one of my
father's friends STANLEY MAIR who emigrated to
New Zealand from Glasgow in the 1950s. My
father's name is Colin Morris. He believes
Stanley may have lived in Dunedin but doesn't
know where he is now. Posted - June 1999 If Kirsty Morris is still searching for Stanley Mair would she please reply to me for information Maureen Posted - Sept 2003 |
Kirsty Morris |
| I am looking for any relatives
of Hannah Shanahan Bingham who was my
grandmother. My mother was adopted in 1920 and I
would like to find information on any family that
may still live around the Glasgow area. She was
married in Dennistoun to an Archibald Bingham
in1910. At the time my mother was adopted she was
living in the Townhead as were the adoptees
Eleanor and William Lafferty. If there are any
Binghams or Shanahans out there who can help me
or anyone at all it would be very much
appreciated. Posted - July 1999 |
Fay Hannah |
| My Dillon line lived in
Glasgow, Central District, Scotland in the time
period of 1850's to 1880's. The address was 2
Broad Close. Some of the births before 1855 are
missing. Can anyone tell me what Central District
was before 1855 and what it became after 1874.
This may help me to locate the births of the
missing children. I would also like to hear from
anyone who also may descend from the Dillon of
this area. Thank you, Please e-mail responses. Posted - July 1999 |
Marilyn |
| I lived and worked (Barr &
Stroud, Anniesland Cross) in Glasgow in the late
sixties. I now live in Toulouse, France, and
often wonder what has become of the many people I
knew in the Glasgow area. Can anyone help? Posted - July 1999 |
Tony
Shephard or Anthony Shephard |
| Hi i am trying to find any
information about my fathers, family all I know
is he lived in Glasgow where he met my mother
(maiden name was Crichton) they had two sons then
came to England to live they then had a Girl and
shortly after my father died his name was Alan
Hall. If you can help then e-mail me please. Posted - July 1999 |
Helen |
| Lyons Bakery-Wonder what
happened to Helen Spiers, Sandra Murray ,Sadie ?
Mary they were pals , Jane Woods allworked in
office 1961 anyone know please let me know thanks Posted - July 1999 |
Don Pennycook |
| Would like the words of
wedding street songs for "Hen Night"
you know with pots and spoons! Posted - July 1999 |
Mo Brown |
| My father attended Glasgow
High School from 1915-1919 and I have a book
published in 1945 as a memorial to those who
served in W.W. II. I cannot locate the school on
any current map. Would anyone know the location
at this time. Is the building still standing? My
father's family lived on Kelso Ave. in Rutherglen
from 1915 to about 1941 when my grandfather died.
He was a retired major and commanded Glasgow's
commissionaires. My father was an amateur boxer,
and had a number of trophies which unfortunately
have now been lost. Would anyone be aware of
sports associations in Rutherglen? Where did
boxing take place in that area? Many thanks for
your help. Posted - July 1999 |
Jack Anderson |
| I wonder if anyone can help me
find an old Primary School friend. Her name is
Christine McCormick and we went to St. Pauls
Tollcross from 61-65. Would like to hear from
anyone who I went to school with, it's amazing
how nostalgic you get in yer old age !! Cheers Posted - July 1999 |
PETER DOLAN |
| Hi my name is Donna and I am
trying to find any information on my family
history. I was born in Stobhill hospital in
Glasgow on March 15th 1969 to James Joseph
Kinloch and Joan Lottie Kinloch formally Dunlop.
My paternal grandfathers name was also James
Kinloch and my grandmothers name was Isabel Young
Kinloch. My maternal grandfathers name was John
Dunlop and my grandmothers name was Margaret
Dunlop but I don't know her maiden name. If
anyone has any information on my family I would
be very grateful. Thanks. Posted - July 1999 |
Donna |
| Hi I'm in search of my father
and his family. His name is John Brown and his
mother is Mollie Russell both of Glasgow. If you
have any info or know the family please let them
know that Stuart is trying to make
contact....Thank you for any help... Posted - July 1999 |
Answers??? |
| I was born in glasgow in 1956
in townhead kyle st immigrated to western
australia in 1962 and i am after any information
on the area and anyone who knew of the lightbody
family in town head or thornlibank my father
married annie macdade from alloa any info would
be appreciated Posted - July 1999 |
Answers??? |
| My question about Hutcheson's
Grammar School was answered so quickly by the
kind Mr. Murphy that I am now MOST impressed by
your wonderful service. So I have decided to be
greedy and make another request. I'm looking for
a couple of lost penpals from my teenage years.
Their names at the time were Thea Waugh and
Frances Crane. I have no idea whether they still
live in Glasgow or not but I would love to find
them again. Thanks so much. Posted - August 1999 |
S Baxter |
| Do you know the name of the
small gift shop on the main street in Balloch,
Scotland, that sells Auk sweaters from the
Westray Knitters Society, Ltd.? Address, phone
number, email address, anything please? Posted - August 1999 |
Sharyn Richardson |
| I'm an ex-pat of 13 years,
living in Australia. I'm trying to lay my hands
on a history of Glasgow which covers the 20th
century in some detail. I want to know all about
Jimmy Boyle and the old firm story, Benny Lynch
through to Jim Watt, the tenements, the culture
and so on. I'd also love to find out what happened to my Garrowhill Primary School classmates (graduated 1971) and Bannerman High School classmates (graduated 1977). Can you help me out? Thanks Ron Posted - August 1999 |
Ron Clark |
| John Nisbet - Can anyone shed
light on an artist of this name circa early
1900s? Posted - August 1999 |
Answers??? |
| When my mother-in-law was
growing up in Uddingston, she sang a song at
school (early 1930's). She can only remember a
few words from the song, and nobody here in
Canada seems to know what she's talking about. We
don't know the song title, but the words she
remembers are as follows: "Oh, Nancy's hair is yellow and (?), And her een are o' the misty blue" That's all we know. Any clue? Posted - August 1999 |
Bryan Parker |
| I am trying to find out about
my Scottish heritage. My grandfather, ALEXANDER TAYLOR YOUNG was born 1871 (came to Australia c 1900) Brother THOMAS PRINGLE YOUNG, step-brothers ANGUS TAYLOR SINCLAIR, JAMES SINCLAIR, step-sister ELIZABETH YOUNG. Father: THOMAS YOUNG (wine merchant died. 1900) Mother: MARGARET TAYLOR also previously married to JOHN SINCLAIR. I know little about my grandfather's family and am hoping that some one out there may have come across people with the same surnames. During 1900 Angus wrote a letter to his brother in Australia on letterhead of Alex Murdoch & Co. Ltd. Distillers, 74 Wellington Street, Glasgow. Would love to know if any descendants are still in Glasgow. I believed that they lived in the Govan area at 35 Wilson Street during the 1881 census, but have not had access to the 1891 census to see whereabouts then. Has anyone heard of BLAIR LODGE SCHOOL? Posted - August 1999 |
Sue |
| I'm trying to contact an old
friend, Agnes Patterson, who lived at 1148
Maryhill Rd, Maryhill, (close to the Star picture
house) until about 1968 or later. She lived with
her mother and sister Christine. Agnes and I
attended North Kelvinside Sen. Sec. (N.K) from
approx. 1951 - 1955. I was raised in Maryhill (36
Oran Street) moved to Crookston 1953. My maiden
name was Lily Campbell. I married John Martin and
moved to Drumchapel in 1962. Moved to Canada
1965. Remarried and name changed to Rowe. I'd
love to hear from anyone who knows Agnes or her
family also any one who might recognize me and
wants to say hello Posted - August 1999 |
Jack & Lily |
| Hi. I'm looking for my Brother
Billie. Haven't seen him in 38 years. I know of
the one son he had don't have a name. But I heard
that Billie and his son liked football. My name
is Jan and I married in 1962 and left to live in
the USA. My Brother worked with his father and
grand father in Hyde park loccomotive till they
closed. And we lost touch our parents are both
deceased. we were brought up in AYR ST Springburn
and then moved to Balornock.my Brother moved away
and that is the last I heard from him. His Full
name is WILLIAM MC KAY if anyone out there knows
of him please tell him his Sister Jan would like
him to call collect 843-797-0762 my phone number
or write Jan Shoenberger 117 Hounds Run Goose Creek, SC 29445 My brother would be in his late 60's or early 70's. I think he lives close to the Springburn Area. HELP HELP HELP HELP. THANKS Posted - August 1999 |
Jan Shoenberger |
| I am a history student
studying at the University of Glasgow, I am
currently working on my fourth year dissertation
and I am looking at Glasgow during the last
quarter of the nineteenth century. In particular,
the work of JAMES BURN RUSSELL, the collapse of
the CITY OF GLASGOW BANK, 1878, the opening of
the CITY CHAMBERS in 1885 and the GREAT
EXHIBITION in 1888. I am also interested on
opinions concerning whether GLASGOW REALLY WAS
FLOURISHING BY THE END OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY?
Or any information that people believe to be
interesting and/or relevant. Thank you for your
time. Posted - August 1999 |
Rosie |
| Does anyone know what the Peel
St. Factory made at Mile End?. There is a fair
chance it was textiles, eg. weaving or calico
printing. It may have been run by the
Higginbothams, eg Todd & Higginbotham. The
period of interest is mid 19th century. Posted - August 1999 |
Jan |
| I am looking for my Mother who
was born at 77 Hight St Rutherglen in Dec 1910.
Her parents were John Shea and Mary Kelly, My
mother Margaret was the youngest, she had a
sister Mary and Brotheres Patrick, John and
Michael. Her mother died in 1914 and her father
put her into an Orphanage called Nazerath, {I
think} She came to Australia in 1926.Would be
wonderful if someone could shed some light on
some of these fact. Thanks Posted - August 1999 |
Geraldine VanderLoos |
| I am researching my family and
through names in a will I am wanting to find out
information about the following families: George
Christie Walker may have married Elizabeth C
Young, but I am not sure. He was a wine merchant.
They had a daughter called Winifred Walker in
1900 she was alive. Anyone have a relation past
by that name? The other name is Francis Philip m
Ellen Young in 1872 he was a grocer. They had one
son Alexander b 1873 He may have died as not
mentioned in grandfather's will of 1900. There is
also the name Phillip Young that appears in the
will. Anyone know of him c 1900James Taylor is
listed as being a builder in the Glasgow area.
Anyone know of a family of builders back in 1900.
Any information about these families would be
wonderful. Please e-mail me if know anything that
you think may be relevant. Posted - September 1999 |
Susan Clarke (Young) |
| Would anyone know where to go
in Glasgow to find reproductions of Mackintosh furniture available for purchase? Thank you. Posted - September 1999 |
Thomas Patterson |
| I wish to contact Angus Smith
who came from Govan, Glasgow. Angie lived at 145
Crossloan Rd and then 29 (?) Kingsland Dr. in
Cardonald, before emmigrating to the States about
1947. He lived in Buffalo N.Y. before joining the
US Air Force and settled in California after
demobilisation. Angie had a sister Ina who lived
in the Lake district in England. He also had a
cousin George Howard who lived in Mosspark,
Glasgow before emmigrating to California. Angie's
family were from Stornaway. Posted - October 1999 |
Answers??? |
| I am currently doing a project
on 'Dixons Blazes'. My parents talk about the
phenomenon's beauty in almost mythical terms, and
I'm desperate to learn as much about it as I can. Could you point me in the right direction to any books/pictures on the subject? I would be most grateful. Posted - October 1999 |
rmacniven |
| Hi,,,I live in the United
States,,,I have an old Bible that was printed in
Glasgow in 1860. It has a family register listed
in it. In that regester is a family by the name of McCaw. I would like to find someone related to this family, Im sure they would like to see this Bible. I would appreciate any help I can get,,,Thank you! Posted - October 1999 Looking for Cathy Cliff, who has an old bible with the McCaw family in it. Her e mail is no longer valid. - Ruth (Canada) Cathy
- Please contact the Glasgow
Web Site |
Cathy Cliff |
| This is message from Neil
MacCormick in Portland, Maine, USA, reaching out
to those who, with me, attended Woodside (Sen.
Sec.) School around in the mid 1940s. With two
others (Hugh Boag and Tom Rowan), I have compiled
this list of names. If anyone knows how they can
be reached, please email me. The purpose is
simply to note the passage of time and establish
a link to things past and good (well, mostly
good, I hope). Thank you for this fine service,
and here's to all Glaswegians, a fortunate bunch
of people indeed! Jimmy Donahue - Margaret
Henderson - Douglas Watson - Balfour Smith -
Farquhar Frazer - Margaret Brown - Donald
MacKenzie - Andy Stirling - Margaret MacDonald -
John Evans - Margaret Gibson - Margaret Crisp -
Jim Christie - Marion Brown - Jean MacDonald -
Jewel Bell - Dolores MacKinnon - Thomas Duff - Tom Geachie - Crawford Keenan - Jack Harris - John Muir - Jim Hepburn - Reggie Castle - John Sams - John Heffernan - Charlie Wilson - Molly Sams - Ernest Sims - Ian Wilson - Violet Moffat - Iris Thomson - Kenneth MacDonald - Jack Milroy - Stuart MacLean - Sheena MacLean - Kathy Rosborough. Posted - October 1999 |
Neil MacCormick |
THANKS |
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| I placed a request loking for an old friend back in September '98. Thanks to Jean Campbell who lives in California I have found my friends address. I have just written to her and am awaiting a reply. So thanks again Jean. You are a real Gem. Jean Lucas (Canada) | |
| Thank you! I received a
positive answer to my cry for help. Thanks again
for the existence of your site and for your help.
Please keep up the good work. Tom Walker. There was an earlier enquiry from Tom
"Sand" Walker about The Agricultural
School outside of Jackton which later became
Lawmuir Residential School for maladjusted boys
of a secondary school age. I had been led to
believe that the site of the school had been sold
for housing. Tom and other former pupils may be
pleased or not to know it has been purchased by
Strathclyde Police and the new Training facility
will be built there to replace the old unit in
Oxford Street Gorbals. |
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| I Placed an advert in the
Glasgow web site the contents were find an old
Buddie. Some one checked this site then e.mailed
me with the information I needed. Thanks again. P H Nolan |
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| Dear Staff.... just to let you
know that you can now remove my message I am in Canada, I placed the message for my friend who lives in Scotland. Yesterday I received an e-mail from Australia providing me with an answer to my question Regards to all of you, Esther. |
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| G'day, I posted a request for information on my cousins from Glasgow, in August 1999. Well all good things come to those who wait. I now have contact with my long lost relatives, thanks to the keen eye of a friend of theirs. Thanks for the opportunity to place my plea for help. A wee Glesga lassie. (Irene Stirling) |
