Carswell Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Carswell family history, as sourced from a memorial stone at Castlehead Church Burial Ground. This was erected by Alexander Carswell in memory of:

• Agnes McInnes on Dec 12th 1895, age 50 years.
• John Carswell on Aug 19th (?) age 33 years.
• Janet Carswell on May 22nd (?) , age 20 years.

Ramsay Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

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

• William Ramsay of 46 London Street, Glasgow on Nov 26th 1862, age 63 years.
• Jean Martin, May 1871, age 74 yrs.

Brodie Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Brodie family history as sourced from a grave-marker in Castlehead Church Burial Ground. This was erected in 1784 to mark the burial plot of:

• Archibald Brodie.
• Jean McGoun
• Children of above.

McMillan Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on McMillan family history, as sourced from a grave-marker at Castlehead Church Burial Ground. This was set up in 1783 to mark the burial place of:

• Donald McMillan
• Agnes Cameron
• Duncan McMillan
• Agnes McMillan
• Catharine McMillan

Speirs Ancestry,Paisley, Scotland

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

• Robert Speirs, June 1840 age 70 years.
• Margaret McCorquodale on Dec 23rd 1845, age 83 years.
• Thomas Orr in January 1842.
• Alexander McCorquodale in Feb 1870 age 10 years.

Smith Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

This afternoon, I am posting information on Smith family history, as sourced from a grave-marker at Castlehead Church Burial Ground. This was set up in 1783 to record location of the family burial plot for:

• John Smith
• Margaret Houstoun
• Children of above.

Porteous Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

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

• Alexander Porteous, Pattern Designer. Born June 2nd 1802, died June 30th, 1885.

Holms Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Holms family history as sourced from a grave-marker at Castlehead Church Burial Ground. This is not dated but may have been set up around 1800 +/- 10 years to record the burying place of:

• Matthew Holms, Weaver in Paisley.
• Jean McFarlane.

Murdoch Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

This afternoon, I am posting information on Murdoch family history, as sourced from a grave-marker at Castlehead Church Burial Ground. Thus was set up in 1805 to record the burial place of:

• Archibald Murdoch, Spouse and children..

McGregor Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

This afternoon, I am posting information on McGregor family history, as sourced from a memorial at Castlehead Church Burial Ground. This records the burial plot of:

• Duncan McGregor, Taylor in Paisley
• Habilla McCallum
• Heirs of above.

Comment

The stone is not dated but was probably set up around 1800 +/- 10 years..

The female name Habilla is highly unusual in Scotland. Possibly French but also common in W. Africa, as a male name or surname.Possibly connected with French/Belgian Huguenot immigration, a community strong in the weaving/textile industry in which Paisley excelled.

Lang Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland.

This evening, I am posting information on Lang family history, as sourced from a memorial at Castlehead Church Burial Ground. This was probably set up in the 1790s to record location of burial plot for:

• Arthur Lang
• Christian Johnston
• Heirs of above.

It also records the death of:

• Thomas Lang who is recorded as dying on June 3rd 1796, age 90 years.

Comment

Longevity of Thomas Lang is highly unusual in a century when average life expectancy was about 40 years. Furthermore, there was no effective medical service or social security/welfare. It is reasonable to assume that Thomas Lang must have been reasonably wealthy ( to avail of a healthy diet) and be supported by an extended family. Noteworthy events in Thomas Lang's long life include formation of U.K. in 1707, two Jacobite uprisings and American independence. 

Gibson Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Gibson family history, as sourced from a memorial at Castlehead Church Burial Ground, Paisley. This was erected by daughters, Agnes Gibson and Jane Gibson to record deaths of:

• William Gibson, Manufacturer in Paisley on Oct 21st 1812, age 53 years.
• Janet Johnson on Nov 30th 1797, age 27 years.
• Robert Gibson on Nov 21st 1812, age 17 years.

Dunnet Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Dunnet family history, as sourced from a marker stone at Castlehead Church Burial Ground. This was set up in 1797 to mark the burial plot of:

• Francis Dunnet.

Spowart Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Spowart family history, as sourced from a memorial stone at Castlehead Church Burial Ground. This is undated but may date from around 1800 +/-10 years and records the burial place of:

• James Spowart, Baker in Paisley.

Dickson Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

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

• Joseph Dickson on Dec 24th 1838.
• Elizabeth McAusland on Feb 7th 1862.
• Mary Mitchell on Sept 12th 1878.
• Robert Dickson on Nov 28th 1881.

Lamont Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Lamont family history, as sourced from a memorial at Castlehead Church Burial Ground. Here is a grave-marker set up up in 1780 to indicate the burial place of:

• Patrick Lamont
• Ann Houstoun
• Children of above.

Miller Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Miller family history, as sourced from a memorial stone at Castlehead Church Burial Ground. This stone was set up in 1792 to mark the burial plot of:

• James Miller
• Christina White
• Children of above

Hunter Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

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

• Richard Hunter, Weaver in Maxwelton, on Dec 1st 1806, age 61 years.

Wilson Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

This afternoon, I am posting information on Wilson family history, as sourced from a memorial at Castlehead Church Burial Ground. This stone may date from around 1800 +/- 10 years and marks the burial place of:

• James Wilson
• Janet Dunn

Muir Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Muir family history, as sourced from a memorial at Castlehead Church Burial Ground. This stone was set up in 1801 to mark the burying place of:

• Alexander Muir
• Isabel Howie
• Children of above

Fulton Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

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

• Thomas Fulton on June 11th 1810,, age 57 years.
• Cathren Hodgon on March 15th 1784.

Dunlop Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

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

• Christina Rodman, wife of Andrew Dunlop, on Jan 21st 1963.

Robertson Ancestry,Paisley, Scotland

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

• John Robertson, Mason, on July 28th 1812, age 67 years.

Hatrick Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Hatrick family history, as sourced from a grave-marker at Castlehead Church Burial Ground. This was set up in 1784 to record the burial plot of:

• Alexander Hatrick
• Marion Renfrew
• Children of above

Jack Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Jack family history, as sourced from a memorial stone at Castlehead Church Burial Ground. Part of the inscription is eroded. The stone records the deaths of:

• David Jack on ?? age 61 years.
• Margaret Johnson on Aug 8th 1882, age 76 yrs.
• William Drennan on March 17th 1881, age 51 years.
• James Spence on Oct 26th 1883, age 33 yrs.
• William Drennan on July 4th 1869, age 2 yrs.
• James Spence in April 29th 1883, age 1 yr.
• Peter Simpson on March 20th 1883, age 6 yrs.
• James Drennan on Feb 11th 1891, age 30 yrs.

Chep Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

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

• James Chep, Mason in Paisley, on Jan 6th 1809, age 72 years.
• Janet McFarlane on June 11th 1817, age 81 years.
• Jean Watt, spouse, on Oct 18th 1806 age 35 years.

Winning Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Winning family history, as sourced from a grave-marker at Castlehead Church Burial Ground. This is not dated but probably dates from 1800 plus/minus 10 years. The inscription reflects the high rate of infant mortality of the time.

The stone was set up by James Winning and Mary Wills in memory of:

• James Winning, age 18 months
• Maggie Smith, age 17 months.
• John Dunlop, age 3 years 9 months.
• Janet Gibb, age 10 months.

McFarlane Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

This afternoon, I am posting information on McFarlane family history, as sourced from a grave-marker at Castlehead Church Burial Ground. This was set up in 1789 to mark the burial plot of:

• David McFarlane
• Janet Robertson
• Childreen of above.