George Lawrie Ancestry Tour Glasgow

This evening, I am presenting an image of a grave-marker from the Southern Necropolis in Glasgow, Scotland.



This is a Ferguson/Lawrie family memorial which includes one George Lawrie who was born March 12th 1842 and died April 5th 1895. George Lawrie was the husband of Elizabeth Ferguson.

Elizabeth Ferguson Genealogy Glasgow Scotland

This evening, I am presenting an imgage of a grave-marker from Glasgow's Southern Necropolis.

The list of deceased persons includes Elizabeth Ferguson, wife of George Lawrie, who died Dec 18th 1918 age 75 years.

Ebenezer Ferguson Snr Genealogy Glasgow

This evening I am presenting an image of a grave-marker from Glasgow's Southern Necropolis.

This is concerned with the Ferguson/Lawrie families.

It records Ebenezer Ferguson who died Nov 18th 1883 in his 80th year.

Margaret Gray Ancestry Tour Glasgow

This evening I am posting an image of a Ferguson family grave-marker from Glasgow's Southern Necropolis.

This list of deceased includes Margaret Gray, wife of Ebenezer Ferguson, who was born March 13th 1805 and died June 23rd 1883.

Ebenezer Ferguson Jr. Genealogy Glasgow Scotland

This afternoon, I am presenting an image of a Ferguson/Lawrie family grave-marker from Glasgow's Southern Necropolis.



The list of deceased includes Ebenezer Ferguson, son of Ebenezer who was born June 21 1840 and died Sept 29 1871 in Singapore.

William Niven Ancestry Tour Paisley

This evening I am posting an image of a grave-marker from Paisley Abbey, Scotland. This is mainly a Coats family memorial which also records William Niven who date of death and age is not recorded. He was the husband of Agnes Coats Niven.

Agnes Coats Niven Ancestry Paisley

This evening I am posting an image of a grave-marker from the burial ground close to Paisley Abbey. This is a Coats family memorial which includes Agnes Coats Niven, wife of John Niven.

John Coats Genealogy Paisley Scotland

This evening, I am presenting an image from Paisley Abbey of a grave-marker recording various members of the Coats family from Paisley.



The names listed include John Coats, presumably a relation of David Coats. Regrettably, age at death and date of death is not provided.

David Coats Ancestry Paisley Scotland

This evening I am posting an image from Paisley Abbey. It records the Coats family of Ferguslie. These must have been connected to the famous thread-making Coats but I cannot confirm this at time of writing.

The memorial mentions David Coats, Ferguslie with date 1795. I am not sure if the date is birth or death date.

Samuel McHutchson Ancestry Paisley Scotland

This evening, I am posting an image of a grave-marker located at Paisley Abbey. It records the death of Samuel McHutchson, son of Robert McHutchson, who died June 15th 1798 age 28 years.

Robert McHutchson Ancestry Paisley

This evening I am posting an image of a grave-marker from a burial ground near Paisley Abbey.

It records the death of Robert McHutchson who died Jan 7th 1789 age 59 years.

William Simm Ancestry Paisley Scotland

This evening I am presenting an image of a tombstone from Paisley Abbey. It records the death of William Simm, a feuer of Williamsburgh, who died Aug 5th 1881. A feuer appears to be a gentleman of substance. Williamsburgh is in/near Paisley.

James Weatherly Ancestry Tour Glasgow Scotland

This evening I am posting an image of a family tombstone from Glasgow's Southern Necropolis.

Names listed include James Weatherly who died on March 14th 1899 age 54 years. He was married to Sarah Boyle, 19 years his junior.

Deborah Murdoch Ancestry Glasgow

This evening, I am posting an image of a Weatherley family grave-marker from Glasgow's Southern Necropolis.

Included in the list of names is Deborah Murdoch, mother of James Weatherley, who died Nov 21st. 1881 age 80 years.

George Weatherly Ancestry Tour Glasgow

This evening I am posting an image of a grave-marker from Glasgow's Southern Necropolis.

This is a Weatherly family memorial which includes George Weatherly, father of James, who died at Hagswood March 4th 1870 age 72. I cannot find any reference to a Hagswood in Scotland or England. Can anyone help? There is a Hagwood in Co Durham, England. I also note a high incidence of the Weatherly name in N.E. England.

Fanny Murray Genealogy Glasgow

This evening I am presenting the image of a Porter family tombstone from Glasgow's Southern Necropolis. The list includes Fanny Murray, wife of Duncan Porter, who died Sept 6th 1897 age 63 years.

Margaret Fyfe Greenwood Ancestry Glasgow

This evening, I am presenting an image of a memorial stone form Glasgow's Southern Necropolis.

The persons recorded include Margaret Fyfe Greenwood who died Dec 4th 1876 age 42 years. She appeared to be connected to the Porter/Fyfe families.

Miller-Cochran Ancestry Tour Scotland

This evening I am presenting some images from today's Miller Family Genealogical Tour.We collected Steve's family group of four from the Cruise Ship at Greenock and then embarked on our tour of pre-identified places in Ayrshire and Lanarkshire which are connected with descendants of James Lindsay Miller.

Here is Millar Street at Glassford. We came across this by accident en-route to Strathaven. This is how the family name used to be spelled.



This is Strathaven Castle which sits right close to the town centre.


This is the centre of Strathaven. A prosperous little town where we had some coffee at the Tudor Tea Rooms.

Our first stop was West Dykes Farm, where we met Mrs Stewart, a very friendly and helpful lady who directed us to the nearby Burnfoot Farm.

James Stewart > farms and fisheries in East Kilbride area
West Dykes Fm, Strathaven, Lanarkshire, ML10 6RH
Here is the group at West Dykes Farm with Mrs Stewart second from right.


Curling Stone at West Dykes.


This is the remains of Burnfoot Farm where William Miller and Jean Cochrane lived when Alexander Miller II was born in 1797. It was occupied until the 1980s but is now a ruin, albeit with a family of owls nesting in a section of the building.


Some interesting flowers at Burnfoot: Turk's Cap Lily

Another aspect of Burnfoot.


View across the valley. Very green and pleasant.


This is Drumclog Church which has connections with the Covenanters movement. Nearby was fought the Battle of Drumclog.

This is the remains of Boghall Farm, where William Miller and Jean Cochrane lived with their children. William III, Jean, Mary, Andrew and Marion were born between 1801 and 1813. Location is N of Loudon Hill.
At Boghall we met a friendly farmer, Willie Jardine who showed his sheep, sheepdogs and young pups.


At lunchtime we enjoyed a picnic in sight of Loudon Hill which has many historical connections, including the sites of at least two battles. Apparently, the Romans had a fort there but it was destroyed during quarrying activities.

Meikle Byre Farm where William Miller and Jean Cochrane are known to have lived from 1820 to 1853 based on burial and census records.

Views from Meikle Byre

View of Loudon Kirk and graveyard. Millers and Parkers are believed to be buried here.


Return to cruise ship at end of tour and fond farewells.


All pictures courtesy of Simon Bassatt

Duncan Porter Ancestry Glasgow Scotland

This evening, I am posting an image of a grave-marker located in Glasgow's Southern Necropolis.

Included in the names listed is Duncan Porter who died Sept 8th 1900 age 69 years.

Duncan McNaughton Glasgow Ancestry Tour

This evening I am posting an image of a grave-marker from Glasgow's Southern Necropolis.

The memorial records the death of Duncan McNaughton, father in law of Donald McDougall, who died age 78 Oct 31st 18?? Unfortunately year of death is eroded.

Donald McDougall Ancestry Glasgow

This evening, I am presenting images of a McDougall/McNaughton family grave-marker from Glasgow's Southern Necropolis.

The stone records the death of Donald McDougall, Merchant of Glasgow, his two sons Duncan and William. Also Duncan McNaughton and Duncan McNaughton Jnr. Interestingly, no wives/females feature on the stone.

Donald died Jan 30th 1859 age 48 yrs.

Marion Donaldson Ancestry Glasgow

This eveining I am presenting an image of a tombstone located at Glasgow's Southern Necropolis.

This is a Donaldson family memorial which includes James, son William, cousin Margaret and Margaret (wife of James) who date of death is not clear but may be Nov 25th 1893.

William Donaldson Ancestry Glasgow

This evening I am focusing on William Donaldson, son of James Donaldson, who died August 24th 1870 age 27 years.

The memorial to William can be found in Glasgow's Southern Necropolis.

Margaret Colouhoun Ancestry Glasgow

This evening I am, presenting an image of a grave-marker from Glasgow's Southern Necropolis.

This records the death of Margaret Colouhoun on Dec 4th 1877 age 75 years. She was the cousin of James Donaldson who died Sept 8th 1863 age 51 yrs.

James Donaldson Genealogy Glasgow

This evening I am presenting an image of a tombstone from Glasgow's southern Necropolis which records the deaths of Donaldson family members.

James Donaldson died Sept 8th 1862 age 51 years. His wife, Marion and son, William are also recorded.

Warnock and Wright Ancestry Paisley and Nitshill

This evening I am presenting images of today's research in anticipation of a visit by a Canadian descendant of the above.

This is the Hurlet, now a smart restaurant but was a garage (gas station) up to 1996. This is the nearest I can get to the Hurlet Holm Building at this stage. The fact that it was a garage might imply that it had an industrial use over the years. NB: This might make a suitable refreshment stop during our tour.

As far as I can ascertain ( from talking to locals) Levern Church became derelict and was destroyed by fire over 20 years ago.The site was then flattened and turned into a caravan park (trailer park). The image below is, apparently, where the church stood. One of the caravan residents remembers the church well and acted as best man at a wedding there.


This is an image of the Neilston Mill, just outside Barrhead

This is the Levern Water close to Barrhead. It provided the power for a large number of local textile mills in the 18th-19th centuries.



This is the nearest I can get to Auchentorlie Place, Paisley. The image shows part of Auchentorlie Quadrant which comprises post WW2 social housing and has been partly cleared. Location is just off Seedhill Road.



View of Paisley Town Hall
This is 19 Seedhill Road, Paisley.

Mill building in Seedhill Road.

Anchor Mills, Paisley
Oakshaw Trinity Church in central Paisley


The following two images are of historic Paisley Abbey, which is located in the centre of Paisley.



Paisley Town Hall