Wednesday 31 January 2018

Steven Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Steven family history, as sourced from a memorial at Govan Old Church. This records the deaths of:
  • John Steven on (?) August 1824, age 49 years.
  • Mary Walker on May 15th 1842, age 72 yrs.
  • Christina Howitt, wife of Bowman Steven, on (?) May 1875, age 6? years.
  • Marcus Steven on May 26th 1866, age 84 years.
  • Bowman Steven on Nov 8th 1891, age 78 years.

Tuesday 30 January 2018

Addie Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Addie family history as sourced from Govan Old Church. This records the deaths of:
  • Agnes Addie
  • Isabella Dunlop on March 26th 1852, age 55 yrs.

Monday 29 January 2018

Ritchie Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Ritchie family history, as sourced from Govan Old Church. This records existence of a family burial plot for:
  • John Ritchie, wife and children. The marker stone is dated 1799.

Sunday 28 January 2018

Bow Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Bow family history, as sourced from a memorial at Govan Old Church. This records the death of:
  •  William Bow, Portioner, Govan.


Saturday 27 January 2018

Proudfoot Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Proudfoot family history, as sourced from a memorial at Govan Old Church. This records the deaths of:
  • James Proudfoot on (?) 20th 1844.
  • Mary Tweed on Dec 12th 1849.


Friday 26 January 2018

Rennie Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Rennie family history, as sourced from a memorial at Govan Old Church. This was erected by John Rennie in memory of:
  • Janet Robertson who died January 1843.


Thursday 25 January 2018

Hendry Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am reporting on Hendry family history, as sourced from a memorial at Govan Old Church. This records the deaths of:
  • Jane Boyd on Sept 6th (1858?) age 35 yrs.
  • William Hendry on March 11th 1866, age (81 yrs?).
  • William Hendry on June (?) 1874.


Wednesday 24 January 2018

Colquhoun Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Colquhoun family history, as sourced from a memorial, at Govan Old Church. This records the deaths of:
  • Elizabeth Paterson on Dec 9th 1872, age 75 years.
  • James Paterson Colquhoun, son of Andrew Colquhoun, on June 30th., 1873, age 2 yrs.

Tuesday 23 January 2018

Cloquhoun Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Colquhoun family history as sourced from Govan Old Church. This records the deaths of:
  • John Rankin Colquhoun on Jan 25th 1947, age 74 yrs.
  • Euphemia MacDonald on Feb 15th 1947 age (69?) yrs.


Monday 22 January 2018

Morrison Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening,  am posting information on Morrison family history as sourced from a memorial at Govan Old Church. This was erected by Jean Findlay in memory of:
  • James Morrison who died May 24th 186? age 56 yrs.
  • Rebecca Morrison on Nov 11th 1831, age 4 yrs.
  • Jane Morrison on June 23rd 1865, age 30 yrs.
  • Jane Findlay on April 5th 1874, age 68 yrs.
  • James Morrison on Aug 12th 1895, age 60 yrs.
  • Marjory Duncanson on July 21st 1896 age 70 yrs.

Sunday 21 January 2018

Hay Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Hay family history, as sourced from a memorial at Govan Old Church. This records the deaths of:
  • Mary Hay who died 18??
  • Rev James Hay on Jan 13th 1868 age (55?) yrs.
  • Margaret Ross on Oct 3rd 1870, age 57 yrs.



Saturday 20 January 2018

Gilson Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Gilson family history, as sourced from a memorial at Govan Old Parish Church. This records the deaths of:
  • James Gilson, Hillhead, on March 1st 1862.
  • Elizabeth Smith, 1890.


Friday 19 January 2018

Birrel Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Birrel family history, as sourced from a memorial at Govan Old Church. This was erected by Ann Ritche and records the deaths of:
  • Peter Birrel on Oct 30th 1846, age 52 yrs.
  • Jane Birrel on Feb 1st 1854 age 28 yrs. 
  • Alexander Birrel on March 26th 1853, age 34 yrs.




Thursday 18 January 2018

Hunter Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on two casualties of the Boer War in South Africa. Information sourced from a memorial plaque inside Glasgow Cathedral. Details are:
  • James Hunter
  • Thomas Money
Both above were sappers in the 1st Lanarks Royal Engineers and died on active service in South Africa with 9th Field Company, Boer War, February 1901.


Tuesday 16 January 2018

Grahame Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am reporting on Grahame family history as sourced from information at Glasgow Cathedral.This records the death of:
  • Reverend James Grahame, author of "The Sabbath" and other poems. Born April 22nd 1765, died at Whitehill House, Glasgow on Sept 14th 1811.

Monday 15 January 2018

Mitchell Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Mitchell family history, as sourced from a memorial at Glasgow Cathedral. This records the death of:
  • James Dennistoun Mitchell of Carwood on May 22nd 1910, age 56 years.



Sunday 14 January 2018

Grierson Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information in Grierson family history, as sourced from a memorial at Glasgow Cathedral. This records the death of:
  • George Lyon Walker Grierson, Capt. Royal Horse Artillery. Died of cholera at Lucknow on Oct 19th 1892.


Saturday 13 January 2018

Banner Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on British Army casualties of the Crimea Campaign of 1854-6 as sourced from a memorial at Glasgow Cathedral.
  • Major Robert Murray Banner.
  • Brevet Major John Anstruther McCowan
  • Lieutenants: William Lear Macnish, William Turner, James Wemyss, Robert Abercromby, Edward Alfred Ball, Franklin Knight Kirby.

Friday 12 January 2018

Campbell Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Campbell family history, as sourced from a memorial at Glasgow Cathedral. This records the death of:
  • Lieut. Donald Campbell who died at Malwan, East Indies on Feb 26th 1835, age 34 yrs.


Thursday 11 January 2018

Anderson Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Anderson family history as sourced from a memorial at Glasgow Cathedral.This records the deaths of four brothers:
  • Captain Charles Hamilton Anderson, H.L.I.Born Aug 18th 1888, died Givenchy on Dec 19th 1914.
  • Lieut Alexander Ronald Anderson,H.L.I. Born Feb 11th 1884, died Vieille Chapelle on Oct 8th 1915. 
  • Captain Edward Kerr Anderson, R.F.C.Born June 11th 1896, died Winchester on March 16th 1918.
  • Lt. Col. William Herbert Anderson, V.C.,H.L.I, Born Dec 29th 1881, died Meriocourt on March 25th 1918.


Wednesday 10 January 2018

Cadogan Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Cadogan family history, as sourced from a memorial at Glasgow Cathedral. This records the death of:
  • Honourable Henry Cadogan, Lieut. Col. 71st OR Glasgow Regiment. Fell at Battle of Vittoria on June 21st 1813, age 33 years.

Tuesday 9 January 2018

Smith Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Smith family history, as sourced from a memorial at Glasgow Cathedral. This records the death of:
  • William Alexander Smith, founder of the Boys Brigade. Born at Thurso Oct 27th 1854, died London May 10th 1914.


Monday 8 January 2018

Watson Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Watson family history, as sourced from a memorial at Glasgow Cathedral. This records the death of:
  • William West Watson, Lieut. Col. 1st Lanarkshire Artillery Volunteers. Killed by accidental explosion at Irvine on March 6th 1880. Born June 17th 1837, died March 7th 1880.






Saturday 6 January 2018

Ure Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Ure family history, as sourced from a memorial at Glasgow Cathedral. This records the death of:
  • Dr Andrew Ure, F.R.S, M.C.S., M.H.S., Professor of Chemistry, Mechanics, Natural Philosophy, Andersonian University of Glasgow, Born Glasgow May 18th 1778, died London Jan 2nd 1857. Interred Highgate Cemetery. Tablet placed by daughter, Katherine Mackinlay.


Friday 5 January 2018

Orr Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Orr family history, as sourced from a memorial at Glasgow Cathedral. This records the death of:
  • John Orr of Barrowfield, Advocate, Principal Town Clerk of Glasgow. Died, Dec.16th 1803 age 58 years.


Thursday 4 January 2018

Grierson Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

My blog this evening reports on Grierson family history, as sourced from a memorial at Glasgow Cathedral. This records the death of:
  • Lieut General Sir James Moncrieff Grierson, KCB, CVO, CMG, Royal Artillery. Commanding 2nd Army Corps, B.E.F.1914. Born Jan 27th 1859, died Aug 17th 1914.

Wednesday 3 January 2018

Bissett Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am reporting on Bissett family history, as sourced from a memorial at Govan Old Parish Church, Glasgow. This records the deaths of:
  • Mary Harvie n March 20th 1879, age 55 yrs.
  • Christina Bissett on June 12th 1837.
  • Jean Bissett on March 12th 1856.
  • Roberta Bissett on July 13th 1863.
  • James Bissett, died at sea on April 9th 1866.
  • Ann Bissett on Sept 4th 1866.
  • George Bissett on Feb 10th 1858 age 77 yrs.
  • Jean Stewart on Feb 5th 1869, age 75 yrs.
  • John Bissett on July 10th 1865, age 34 yrs.
  • Blandina Watt on March 10th 1864.

Tuesday 2 January 2018

Gilmour Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Gilmour family history, as sourced from a memorial at Govan Old Parish Church. This records the deaths of:
  • John Gilmour on Dec 19th 1888, age 22 yrs.
  • George Gilmour on May 30th 1895, age 55 yrs.
  • Alexander Gilmour  March 14th 1897, age 23 yrs.
  • Elizabeth Ballantyne.
  • George Gilmour on July 30th 1908, age 57 yrs.
  • Margaret Donaldson on July 2nd 1909, age 44 yrs.
  • Isabella Donaldson on March 1st 1879 age 71 yrs.
  • John Gilmour on Feb 12th 1882 age 71 yrs.





Monday 1 January 2018

Gardner Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Gardner family history, as sourced from a memorial at Govan Old Parish Church.This records the deaths of:
  • William Gardner on June 1st 1834, age 95 yrs.
  • Mary Cochrane on during February 1829, age 75 yrs.
  • William Gardner during July 1858, age 70 yrs.
  • Mary Gardner during December 1872, age 78 yrs.
  • Christina Gardner on July 3rd 1879, age 92 yrs.