Wednesday 31 December 2008

Jean Bogle Ancestry Glasgow Scotland

This evening, I am presenting an image of a Henderson family memorial from the Rose Garden at Gorbals, Glasgow.

This records the death of Jean Bogle, wife of William Henderson. No dates or age provided but her husband died Oct 3rd 1844.

Tuesday 30 December 2008

William Henderson Ancestry Glasgow Scotland

Today I am presenting an image of a Henderson family memorial from the Rose Garden at Gorbals, Glasgow.
This records the death of William Henderson on October 3rd 1844 (born April 1790)

Monday 29 December 2008

Mary Anderson Ancestry Gorbals, Glasgow

This evening I am presenting an image of a memorial from the Rose Garden, Gorbals, Glasgow.
This records the death of Mary Anderson, wife of William Henderson, on October 19th 1832 age 40 years.


Sunday 28 December 2008

Janet Service Ancestry Glasgow

Today I am presenting an image of a memorial from the Rose Garden at Gorbals, Glasgow.
This records the death of Janet Service on August 5th 1831 age 21 years.


Saturday 27 December 2008

Joanna Thomson Taylor Ancestry Glasgow

This evening, I am posting an image of a memorial stone from Eastwood Old Cemetery, Glasgow, Scotland.

This records the death of Joanna Thomson Taylor, widow of Rev. Philip Rodger, on June 21st 1918 age 68 years.

Friday 26 December 2008

Philip Rodger Ancestry Glasgow Scotland

This evening, I am presenting an image of a family memorial from Glasgow's Eastwood Old Cemetery.

This records the death of the Rev. Philip Rodger M.A., Minister of Pollockshaws, who died on June 11th 1889 age 50 years. His wife was Joanna Thomson Taylor.

Thursday 25 December 2008

John H Young Ancestry Glasgow Scotland

This evening, I am posting an image of a Young family memorial from Eastwood Old Cemetery, Glasgow.

This records the death of John H Young on Jan 21st 1965 age 79 years. This person was the son of James Young and Jessie Howat.

Wednesday 24 December 2008

Annabella M.H.Young Ancestry Glasgow Scotland

This evening, I am presenting an image of a Young family memorial from Glasgow's Eastwood Old Cemetery.

This stone records the death of Annabella M.H.Young on April 8th 1960 age 77 years. This person was the daughter of James Young and Jessie Howat.

Tuesday 23 December 2008

Jessie Howat Ancestry Glasgow Scotland

This evening, I am presenting an image of a family memorial from Glasgow's Eastwood Old Cemetery.

This records the death of Jessie Howat on May 21st 1889 age 33 years. She was the wife of James Young.

Monday 22 December 2008

Margaret Watson Genealogy Glasgow Scotland

This evening, I am posting an image of a memorial stone located in Eastwood Old Cemetery, Glasgow.

This records various members of the Watson family including Margaret Watson who died June 20th 1965. Dob and age at death are not provided.



Sunday 21 December 2008

Janet B F Watson Ancestry Eastwood Scotland

This evening, I am posting an image of a Watson family grave marker from Eastwood Old Cemetery, Glasgow, Scotland.

This records the death of Janet B F Watson on April 14th 1969. No age or dob is provided.


Saturday 20 December 2008

David B Watson Ancestry Glasgow Scotland

This evening, I am posting an image of a Watson family memorial from Eastwood Old Cemetery, Glasgow.

This records the death of David B Watson who died at Howwood on Dec 30th 1968.


Friday 19 December 2008

Mary Mck. Watson Ancestry Tour Glasgow

This evening, I am posting an image of a Watson memorial stone from Eastwood Old Cemetery, Glasgow, Scotland.

This provides a long list of family members including Mary Mck. Watson, daughter of Robert Watson, who died Dec 12th 1964.


Thursday 18 December 2008

Thomas F B Watson Genealogy Glasgow Scotland

This evening, I am posting an image of a Watson family tombstone from Glasgow's Eastwood Old Cemetery.

The list of names includes Thomas F B Watson, son of Robert Watson, who died July 27th 1940.

Wednesday 17 December 2008

Robert Watson Family History Glasgow Scotland

This evening, I am posting an image of a Watson family memorial from Glasgow's Eastwood Old Cemetery.

This records the death of Robert Watson on Nov 15th 1921 age 74 years. According to his wife's epitaph, Robert Watson was a farmer at Sheeppark.


Tuesday 16 December 2008

Janet Bryce Family History Glasgow Scotland

This evening, I am posting an image of a Watson family memorial from Glasgow's Eastwood Old Cemetery.

This records the death of Janet Bryce, wife of Robert Watson, on July 9th 1915 age 53 years.


Monday 15 December 2008

Margaret McNeilage Ancestry Glasgow Scotland

This afternoon, I am presenting an image of a Watson family memorial from Eastwood Old Cemetery, Glasgow.

This records the death of Margaret McNeilage, wife of Robert Watson a farmer of Sheeppark, on November 17th 1882 at age 35 years.

Sunday 14 December 2008

Matthew Purdon Jr Family History Glasgow

This evening, I am posting an image of a recumbent grave marker from Glasgow's Eastwood Old Cemetery.

The list of names includes Matthew Purdon, son of Matthew Purdon, who died on Feb 10th 1925 age 64 years.


Saturday 13 December 2008

Angus McKay Ancestry Glasgow Scotland

This evening, I am posting an image of a Purdon family tombstone from Eastwood Old Cemetery, Glasgow.

This makes reference to Angus McKay, husband of Ann Clark Purdon who died June 19th 1912 age 44 yrs.

There is no further information provided on Angus McKay whose resting place would appear to be elsewhere.

Friday 12 December 2008

Ann Clark Purdon Genealogy Glasgow Scotland

This evening, I am presenting information on Ann Clark Purdon who died at Thornliebank on June 19th 1912 age 44 yrs. She was the daughter of Mathew Purdon ( died Dec 6th 1888) and wife of Angus McKay

This memorial stone, located at Eastwood Old Cemetery, is recumbent and does not lend itself to photography.


Thursday 11 December 2008

Alice Purdon Family History Glasgow Scotland

This evening, I am presenting an image of a recumbent stone recording various members of the Purdon family.

The inscription records the death of Alice Purdon (wife of Robert Watt) on March 15th 1911 at Temple Farm, Eaglesham. Age at death was 40 years.



Wednesday 10 December 2008

Alice Clark Ancestry Glasgow

This evening, I am presenting an image of a Purdon family grave-marker from Eastwood Old Cemetery, Glasgow. This records the death of Alice Clark on April 29th 1904 age 73 years.

Tuesday 9 December 2008

Matthew Purdon Ancestry Tour Scotland

This evening, I am posting an image of a Purdon family memorial stone located in Eastwood Old Cemetery, Glasgow, Scotland.

This stone is recumbent and inscriptions are of poor quality.

The list of names includes Matthew Purdon who died Dec 6th 1888 age 63 years.

Monday 8 December 2008

Isabella Smith Ancestry Glasgow Scotland

This evening, I am posting an image of a Smith family memorial stone from Glasgow's Eastwood Old Cemetery.

This records the death of Isabella, daughter of George Smith, on October 28th 1957 age 68 years,

Sunday 7 December 2008

Jessie Smith Ancestry Glasgow Scotland

This evening, I am posting an image of a Smith family memorial from Eastwood Old Cemetery, Glasgow.

This records the death of Jessie, daughter of George Smith and Jessie Gold, on Jan 2nd 1951.

Saturday 6 December 2008

Constance Donaldson Ancestry Glasgow December 6 2008

This evening, I am posting an image of a Smith family memorial from Glasgow's Eastwood Old Cemetery.

This records one Constance Donaldson whose date of death is not given. The only information provided is that Constance was the wife of Peter Smith who died Jan 30th 1936.

Friday 5 December 2008

Peter Smith Genealogy Glasgow Scotland

This evening, I am posting an image of a Smith family memorial from Eastwood Old Cemetery, Glasgow.

The list of names includes Peter Smith, son of George, who died Jan 30th 1936 age 48 years.

Thursday 4 December 2008

Jessie Gold Ancestry Glasgow Scotland

This evening, I am posting an image of a Smith family grave marker from Glasgow's Eastwood Old Cemetery.

This records the death on July 11th 1925 at age 75 yrs of Jessie Gold who was wife of George Smith (died July 2nd 1903).

Wednesday 3 December 2008

James Smith Ancestry Glasgow Scotland

Thus evening, I am posting an image of a grave marker from Eastwood Old Cemetery, Glasgow.

This records the death of James Smith, son of George Smith, on April 1st 1919 age 37. James was married to Jessie Gold.

Tuesday 2 December 2008

George Smith Family History Glasgow Scotland

This evening, I am presenting an image of a Smith family memorial stone from Eastwood Old Cemetery, Glasgow.

The long list of names includes patriarch, George Smith who died on July 2nd 1903 age 53 years.

Monday 1 December 2008

William Scott Ancestry Glasgow Scotland

This evening, I am posting an image of a recumbent memorial stone found in Eastwood Old Cemetery, Glasgow.

This records the death of William Scott on Sept 14th 1888. He was the husband of Margaret McNair or Craig who died on Jan 7th 1905. No other information is provided.

Sunday 30 November 2008

Margaret McNair Ancestry Glasgow

This evening, I am posting an image of a (recumbent) memorial stone found in Eastwood Old Cemetery, Glasgow, Scotland.

This is very unusual in that the description of the deceased reads " Margaret McNair or Craig" who died Jan 7th 1905. Her husband was William Scott.

Saturday 29 November 2008

Ellen Dunlop Ancestry Glasgow Scotland

This afternoon, I am posting an image of a MacDougall family memorial from Eastwood Old Cemetery, Glasgow.

The list of deceased includes Ellen Dunlop, mother of John MacDougall, who died May 17th 1925.

The quality of the inscriptions is not good. However, Ellen Dunlop can be seen at the foot of the stone.

Friday 28 November 2008

James MacDougall Ancestry Tour Glasgow Scotland

This evening, I am posting an image of a MacDougall family grave marker from Eastwood Old Cemetery, Glasgow.

This records the death of James MacDougall, father of John MacDougall, on Feb 9th 1942.

Thursday 27 November 2008

Helen Inch Lees Genealogy Glasgow Scotland

This evening, I am posting an image of a grave market from Glasgow's Eastwood Old Cemetery.

The list of names includes Helen Inch Lees who died Nov 24th 1950. No age or date of birth is provided. She appears to have the wife of John MacDougall who died Nov 22nd 1947.

Wednesday 26 November 2008

John Macdougall Ancestry Glasgow Scotland

This evening, I am presenting an image of a MacDougall family tombstone from Glasgow's Old Eastwood Cemetery, Glasgow. This records the death of John MacDougall on Nov 22nd 1947. No date of birth or age at death is given.

Tuesday 25 November 2008

Florence McIntosh Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting an image of a memorial stone from Glasgow's Eastwood Old Cemetery.

This records the death of Florence McIntosh on June 14th 1977 (born April 29th 1899). She was the wife of Connell Dietrichsen ( d July 5th 1949).


Monday 24 November 2008

Margaret Blackburn Ancestry Glasgow Scotland

This evening, I am posting some information on Margaret Blackburn who features on a family tree in Greenbank House near Newton Mearns although neither this lady nor her family had any connection with the property.

Margaret Blackburn married James Wilson (1750-1830) in 1782. James Wilson was a cooper based in Pollockshaws, Glasgow. No other dates for MB are available. See yesterday's blog posting for information on James Wilson.

Sunday 23 November 2008

James Wilson Ancestry Pollockshaws Glasgow

This afternoon, I am departing from my 'normal' tombstone based records. Earlier today I visited Greenbank House, Newton Mearns, Glasgow which is a stately home and in the care of the National Trust. On the wall of the dining room is a Wilson family tree dating back to 1750. This family, being based in Lochwinnoch, has nothing to do with Greenbank House; the family tree was left to the National Trust who thought Greenbank an appropriate place to display the information.

James Wilson ( 1750-1830) was the youngest of nine children of John Wilson, a farmer of Barnaigh Farm near Lochwinnoch. James was a cooper based in Pollockshaws, Glasgow. He was married to Margaret Blackburn in 1782.

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Saturday 22 November 2008

Connell Dietrichsen Ancestry Glasgow

This evening, I am posting an image of a grave stone from Eastwood Old Cemetery, Glasgow.

This records the death of Connell Dietrichsen, husband of Florence McIntosh ( probably also son of Algernon Dietrichsen) who was born Feb 10th 1884 and died July 5th 1949.

Friday 21 November 2008

Algernon Christian Dietrichsen Family History Glasgow

This evening, I am posting an image of a grave marker form Glasgow's Eastwood Old Cemetery.

This records the death of Algernon Christian Dietrichsen on Jan 14th 1883. He was born on August 18th 1851.

This is somewhat of an unusual name for Glasgow-Norwegian origin?



Thursday 20 November 2008

Susan Halliday Ancestry Glasgow Scotland

This evening, I am posting an image of a Halliday family tombstone from Eastwood Old Cemetery, Glasgow, Scotland. This records the death of Susan Halliday, daughter of Alexander Halliday and Ann Daly, who died Feb 16th 1912 age 62 years.

Wednesday 19 November 2008

Ann Daly Family History Glasgow Scotland

This evening, I am posting an image of a grave marker from Eastwood Old Cemetery, Glasgow.

This records the death on Ann Daly on Oct 31st 1867. She appears to have been the wife of Alexander Halliday.

Tuesday 18 November 2008

Alexander Halliday Ancestry Glasgow Scotland

This evening, I am posting an image of a grave stone found at Eastwood Old Cemetery, Glasgow.

This records the death of Alexander Halliday on Dec 16th, 18?? age 51. He was married to Ann Daly.

Regrettably year of death is obscured due to erosion of the inscription. I would guess year would be about 1870.

Monday 17 November 2008

Elizabeth Naismith Ancestry Tour Glasgow

This evening, I am posting an image of a (recumbent) headstone from Eastwood Old Cemetery, Glasgow.

This stone is old and the inscription faded. However, I was able to make out that it records the death of Elizabeth Naismith in 1855 but age at death was not clear. This woman was the wife/relation of John Armour.

Sunshine and autumn leaves combine to make an interesting image.

Sunday 16 November 2008

John Armour Ancestry Tour Glasgow Scotland

This evening, I am presenting an image from Glasgow's Eastwood Old Cemetery which contains some very old memorial stones dating back at least to the early 1800s.

This fallen (recumbent) headstone records the death of John Armour on Dec 31st 1825 age 60 years. His wife was Elizabeth Naismith.

Due to passage of time, the inscriptions are faded and difficult to read.

Saturday 15 November 2008

The Lady Matilda Harriet Maxwell Ancestry Glasgow

This afternoon, I am posting an image of a memorial plaque to The Lady Matilda Harriet Maxwell found on what appears to be the family mausoleum in Eastwood Old Cemetery, Glasgow.

Lady Maxwell was born Sept 23rd 1802 and died August 21st 1857. She was the daughter of Thomas, Earl of Elgin & Kincardine and wife of Sir John Maxwell Bart.

As will be evident from information contained in this link, the family have connections with the famous Elgin marbles.

From my experience it is unusual to find aristocracy buried in Glasgow cemeteries, so this was a nice bonus



Friday 14 November 2008

William Walker Ancestry Eastwood Glasgow

This evening, I am posting an image of a grave marker located in Eastwood Old Cemetery, Glasgow, Scotland.

This records four deceased persons including William Walker who died on Feb 24th 1958.

Thursday 13 November 2008

Janet Reid McFarlane Ancestry Tour Glasgow

This evening, I am posting an image of a gravestone from Glasgow's Eastwood Old Cemetery.

This records the death of Janet Reid McFarlane on Sep 21st 1954.


Wednesday 12 November 2008

Agnes Faulds Brownlie Family History Glasgow

This evening, I am presenting an image of a family memorial from Eastwood Old Cemetery, Glasgow.

This records the death of Agnes Faulds Brownlie on March 6th 1906. This lady would appear to have been the wife of William McFarlane.