Sunday 31 March 2013

Liddell Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting informatio on Liddell family history as sourced from a memorial stone at Ramshorn Church Burial Ground. This records the death of:

  • Andrew Liddell, Merchant. 
No date is given but may relate to period 1800-1820.



Saturday 30 March 2013

Blair Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This afternoon, I am posting information on Blair family history as sourced from a memorial at Ramshorn Church Burial Ground. This records the deaths of:

  • John Blair, Calenderer, on Aug 12th 1815 age 65 yrs.
  • John Blair, son, on June 4th 1801 age 6 yrs.
  • David Blair, son, died on Island of Saint Croix, Feb 1816 age 23 yrs.
  • William Blair, son, on April 27th 1819 age 22 yrs.
  • Robert Blair, son, on Jan 13th (1831?) age 34 yrs. 





Friday 29 March 2013

Easson Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Easson family history as sourced from a memorial stone at Ramshorn Church Burial Ground. This records the deaths of:

  • James Easson, Merchant.
  • Jean Stewart and family.
  • Peter Stewart, Merchant.
  • Alexander Stewart.
  • John Stewart, Merchant, on June 28th 1849 age 67 yrs.
  • Janet Easson on July 6th 1819 age 25 yrs.
  • Janet Anderson on Jan 13th 1826 age 33 yrs.
  • Elizabeth Macalpine Gardner on Nov 14th 1857 age 62 yrs.



Thursday 28 March 2013

Gardner Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Gardner family history as sourced from a memorial at Ramshorn Church Burial Ground. This records the deaths of:

  • Moses Gardner, Manufacturer, Glasgow.
  • Marrion Campbell, Spouse.
Date given is 1789. This probably indicates year the burial plot was purchased.

Wednesday 27 March 2013

Ross Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This afternoon, I am posting information on Ross family history as sourced from a memorial at Ramshorn Church Burial Ground. This records the death of:

  • James Ross on May 20th 1835.



Tuesday 26 March 2013

Maxwell Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Maxwell family history as sourced from a memorial stone at Ramshorn Church Burial Ground. This records the death of:

  • James Maxwell on Oct 11th 1824 age 68 years.


Monday 25 March 2013

Newbigging Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Newbigging family history as sourced from a memorial stone at Ramshorn Church Burial Ground. This records the deaths of:

  • Archibald Newbigging, Merchant in Glasgow and Family.
No date is given but may relate to late 1700s. 


Sunday 24 March 2013

Younger Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Younger family history as sourced from a memorial at Ramshorn Church Burial Ground. This records the deaths of:

  • James Morison Younger of Craigend on May 3rd 1820 age 44 yrs.
  • Jane Gray, Spouse, on April 1st 1854 age 55 yrs.



Saturday 23 March 2013

Wallace Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Wallace family history as sourced from a memorial at Ramshorn Church Burial Ground. This was erected by:

  • James Wallace, Manufacturer in Glasgow in memory of his son:
  • Robert Wallace who died Feb 28th 1847 age 18 yrs.


Friday 22 March 2013

Napier Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Napier family history as sourced from a memorial at Ramshorn Church Burial Ground. This records the deaths of;

  • George Napier, Merchant.
  • Janet Galbraith, Spouse and Children.
Date not stated but probably first quarter of 19th century.



Thursday 21 March 2013

Russell Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Russell family history as sourced from a memorial at Ramshorn Church Burial Ground. This records the deaths of:

  • Henry Russell, Grocer in Glasgow, on Jan 8th 1809 age 29 yrs.
  • Bridget Ferguson, Wife, on Nov 6th 1828 age 49 yrs.



Wednesday 20 March 2013

Napier Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Napier family history as sourced from a memorial at Ramshorn Church Burial Ground. This records the deaths of:

  • William Napier.
  • Ann Maxwell
Date stated is 1808 but this may indicate date the burial plot was purchased.



Tuesday 19 March 2013

Minto Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Minto family history as sourced from a memorial stone at Ramshorn Church Burial Ground. This records the death of:

  • James Minto, Builder in Glasgow, 1837



Monday 18 March 2013

Penman Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Penman family history as sourced from a memorial stone at Ramshorn Church Burial Ground. This records the death of:

  • William Penman, Surgeon in Glasgow, on Dec 6th 179?




Sunday 17 March 2013

Graham Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Graham family history as sourced from a memorial at Ramshorn Church Burial Ground. This records the deaths of:

  • James Graham, Writer in Glasgow, on July 19th 1785.
  • Agness Graham, Daughter, on July 19th 1785, age 16 yrs.
  • James Graham on March 14th 1787 age 45 yrs.



Saturday 16 March 2013

Campbell Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Campbell family history as sourced from a memorial at Ramshorn Church Burial Ground. This records the deaths of:

  • Archibald Campbell, Manufacturer, on Feb 17th 1835 age 71 yrs.
  • Elizabeth Campbell, wife of John Hervey of Rothesay, on Jan 10th 1835 age 39 yrs.



Friday 15 March 2013

Macarthur Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Macarthur family history as sourced from a memorial stone at Ramshorn Church Burial Ground. This records the deaths of:

  • Revd.Daniel Macarthur, for 25 years a master at Grammar School, on Feb 9th 1808 age 61 yrs.
  • Elizabeth Orr, wife and two of their children.
  • Alexander Macarthur, Merchant in Glasgow, on Feb 18th 1826 age 61 yrs.



Thursday 14 March 2013

Ferguson Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Ferguson family history as sourced from memorials at Ramshorn Church Burial Ground. These record the deaths of:

  • William Ferguson, Merchant, on Oct 12th 1830 age 34 yrs.
  • Christian Pairman, Spouse.







Wednesday 13 March 2013

Brash Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland


This evening, I am posting information on Brash family history as sourced from a memorial at Ramshorn Church Burial Ground. This records the deaths of:

  • Katherine Brash on Jan 1st 1791 age  2 yrs.
  • Archibald Brash on Jan 17th 1797 age 15 months.
  • James Brash, Soap Boiler, Renfrew, 1803 age 82 years.
  • Robert Brash on Aug 7th 1814, age 15 yrs.
  • Archibald Brash, Merchant, on Dec 11th 1819 age 56 yrs.
  • James Brash, Bookseller and Stationer in Glasgow, on Oct 9th 1835, age 78 yrs.
  • Mary McCracken, wife of Archibald Brash, on Dec 25th 1842.
  • James Brash, Bookseller, Glasgow, on Aug 20th 1844.
  • Elizabeth Shaw on Aug 15th 1844


Tuesday 12 March 2013

Paton Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Paton family history as sourced from a memorial at Ramshorn Church Burial Ground.  This records the death of:

  • James Paton, Manufacturer in Glasgow, wife and children.
Date not given but could be 1800 plus/minus 20 years.



Monday 11 March 2013

McLachlan Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on McLachlan family history as sourced from a memorial stone at Ramshorn Church Burial Ground. This records the deaths of:

  • John McLachlan, Tailor, on July 31st 1787 age 71 yrs.
  • Mary Cameron, spouse, on Dec 31st 1787 age 76 yrs.
  • Children of above.



Sunday 10 March 2013

Henderson Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland



This evening, I am posting information on Henderson family history as sourced from a memorial stone at Ramshorn Church Burial Ground. This records the deaths of:

  • George Henderson, Merchant, 1866.
  • Margaret Richardson, 1878
Children who predeceased them:
  • George Henderson
  • Ann Henderson
  • Marjorie Henderson



Saturday 9 March 2013

Walker Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This afternoon, I am posting information on Walker family history as sourced from a memorial at Ramshorn Church Burial Ground. This records the death of:

  •  George Walker, Merchant in Glasgow.
Date stated is 1818 but this may indicate year the burial plot was purchased.




Friday 8 March 2013

Graham Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Graham family history as sourced from a memorial at Ramshorn Church Burial Ground. This records the deaths of:

  • Matthew Graham, Minister of Calton Parish, on March 4th 1845 age 69 years.
  • Margaret Simpson, wife,on Oct 6th 1828 age 45 yrs.
  • Robert Graham on March 13th 1827 age 9 yrs.
  • Matthew Graham, son, Minister of Baillieston, on June 4th 1856 age 48 yrs.
  • John Coltart of Threave Mains, Kircudbrightshire on Aug 2nd 1863 age 67 yrs.
  • Mary Graham, wife, on June 15th 1870 age 54 yrs.
  • Robina Graham, Daughter, on June 12th 1871 age 15 yrs.
  • John Graham on Nov 26th 1802.
  • Mary Campbell on Aug 1st 1812, parents of Revd. Matthew Graham.






Thursday 7 March 2013

Miller Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Miller family history as sourced from a memorial stone at Ramshorn Church Burial Ground. This records the death of:

  • Robert Miller, Spirit Dealer, Glasgow.
Date given is 1801 but this may indicate year the burial plot was purchased.



Wednesday 6 March 2013

Carswell Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This afternoon, I am posting information on Carswell family history as sourced from a grave marker at Ramshorn Church Burial Ground. This records the death of:

  • William Carswell, Wright in Glasgow.
No date is given but estimate is 1800-1820.



Tuesday 5 March 2013

Austin Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Austin family history as sourced from a memorial at Ramshorn Church Burial Ground. This records the deaths of:

  • Robert Austin, Merchant in Glasgow, on May 25th 1826 age 63 years.
  • Henrietta Copland on Oct 7th 1831, age 65 yrs.
Children:-
  • James Austin
  • John Austin
  • Mary Austin
  • Henrietta Austin
  • Jennet Austin
  • Robert Austin, Surgeon, R.N. on Sept 12th 1816 age 55 yrs.
  • Elizabeth Maxwell, wife of Robert Austin, Surgeon, R.N. Born June 10th 1799, Died April 19th 1870.


Monday 4 March 2013

Kirkwood Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Kirkwood family history as sourced from a memorial stone at Ramshorn Church Burial Ground. This records the deaths of:

  • Robert Kirkwood, Merchant.
  • Jane Taylor, wife, 1831 age 58 years 
Children of above:
  • George Kirkwood, 1828
  • James Kirkwood, 1829
  • Andrew Kirkwood, 1835
  • Thomas Kirkwood, 1836
  • Robert Kirkwood, 1837



Sunday 3 March 2013

Fisher Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Fisher family history as sourced from a memorial at Ramshorn Church Burial Ground. This records the deaths of:

  • Revd. James Fisher on Sept 28th 1775 age 77 yrs.
  • Jean Erskine, wife and daughter of Revd. Ebenezer Erskine on Dec 1st 1771 age 64 yrs.
  • Walter Ewing Maclae of Cathkin on Oct 23rd 1811 age 69 yrs.
  • Margaret Fisher, wife on Dec 28th 1815 age 70 yrs.
  • William Wardlaw, Merchant in Glasgow, on May 20th 1821 age 79 yrs.
  • Anne Fisher, wife, on July 4th 1784 age 31 yrs.



Saturday 2 March 2013

Anderson Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Anderson family history as sourced from a memorial stone at Ramshorn Church Burial Ground. This records the deaths of:

  • Thomas Anderson, Merchant in Glasgow.
  • Janet Ramsay & Children
Date stated is 1800 but this may indicate year the burial plot was purchased.



Friday 1 March 2013

Young Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Young family history as sourced from a memorial stone at Ramshorn Church Burial Ground. This records the deaths of:

  • John Young, Cabinet Maker in Glasgow on Dec 4th 1817 age 84 yrs.
  • George Young, Edgetool Manufacturer in Glasgow, on March 21st 1821 age 58 yrs.
  • George Young, Edgetool Manufacturer in Glasgow on Aug 27th 1851.