Peter Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Peter family history as sourced from a grave-marker at Castlehead Church, Paisley. This was erected in 1797 to mark the burial place of:

• John Peter
• Agnes Nicol
• Children of above.

Brannigan Ancestry, Paisley, Scotlland

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

• Janet Lang who died Aug 24th ?
• James Brannigan, died Aug 11th 1902, age 66 years.

Lochhead Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

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

• John Lochhead on March 7th 1789, age 62 years

Andrew Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Andrew family history, as sourced from a grave-marker at Castlehead Church Burial Ground. This was erected 1791 to mark the burial place of:

• James Andrew in Maxwelton
• Isobella Wordie
• Heirs of above.

Nicol Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

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

• John Nicol: Born April 18th 1838, died May 3rd 1904.
• Elspeth Russell: Born: June 10th 1838, died Oct 5th 1915.

Wylie Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Wylie family history, as sourced from a memorial at Castlehead Church Burial Ground. This was erected in 1798 to mark the burial place of:

• John Wylie, Smith
• Margaret Bieath
• Children of above

Sproul Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Sproul family history, as sourced from a grave-marker at Castlehead Church Burial Ground. This was erected in 1789 to mark the burial place of:

• Thomas Sproul
• Ann Davidson
• Heirs of above.

Laud Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Laud family history, as sourced from a grave-marker at Castlehead Church Burial Ground.This is undated (possibly last decade of 18th century/early 19th century) and records the burial place of:

• Alexander Laud
• Elizabeth Turner 
• Children of above.

Watson Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

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

• John Watson who died at Lounsdale on April 6th 1826,, age 76 years.

Henry Ancestry, Paisley Scotland

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

• Agnes Stevenson, wife, who died Aug 4th 1829.

Robertson Ancestry,Paisley, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Robertson family history, as sourced from a grave-marker at Castlehead Church Burial Ground. This was erected in 1797 to mark the burial place of:

• Archibald Robertson of Lawfield
• Heirs of above.

Thomson Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Thomson family history, as sourced from a grave-marker at Castlehead Church Burial Ground.This was erected on July 15th 1833 and marks the burial place of:

• Thomas Thomson, Manufacturer.
• Agnes Robertson
• Children of above.

Black Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Black family history, as sourced from a grave-marker at Castlehead Church Burial Ground. This may have been erected in the 1790s. It marks the burial place of:

• Archibald Black, Smith in Paisley.
• Janet Murray.
• Children of above.

Borland Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Borland family history, as sourced from a grave-marker at Castlehead Church Burial Ground. This records the burial place of:

• David Borland
• Mary McNabb
• Children of above.

The stone is not dated but other stones in close proximity date from the 1790s.

Hill Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

This evening I am posting information on Hill family history, as sourced from a grave-marker at Castlehead Church Burial Ground. This was erected in 1795 to mark the burial place of:

• Alexander Hill, Slater in Paisley.
• Margaret Inglis
• Children of above.

Buchanan Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Buchanan family history, as sourced from a grave-marker at Castlehead Church Burial Ground. This is not dated but other stones close by date from the mid 1790s.

This stone marks the burial place of:

• John Buchanan
• Janet Renfrew, Ferguslee.

Walton Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Walton family history, as sourced from a grave-marker at Castlehead Church Burial Ground. This was erected in 1793 to mark the burial place of:

• James Walton, Maxwelltoun.
• Rachel Coats.
• Children of above.

Brownlie Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Brownlie family history, as sourced from a memorial at Castlehead Church Burial Ground. This was erected in 1795 to mark the burial place of:

• John Brownlie
• Jean Jackson
• Children of above.

Masson Ancestry, Glasgow, Scotland

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

• George Masson, Elder in East Relief Church, on March 7th 1849, age 79 years.
• Isabella Neilson on Feb 20th 1832, age 60 years.

Beveridge Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

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

• Jean Love who died Nov 27th., 1802, age 22 years.

Turnbull Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

This afternoon, I am posting information on Turnbull family history, as sourced from a grave-marker at Castlehead Church Burial Ground. This was probably erected around 1800 and marks the burial place of:

• James Turnbull, Baker in Paisley.
• Janet Moodie
• Robert Turnbull, who died January 1803 age 10 years.

Tombstone of Ammonius, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I am departing from my usual fare and reporting on a tombstone which dates from the 1st century AD. This can be viewed at the Hunterian Museum, Glasgow.

The tombstone dates specifically from around AD80-AD90 and was found at Ardoch Roman Fort, near Braco in Perthshire, central Scotland.

The inscription reads:

"To the spirits of the departed Ammonius, son of Damio, centurion of the First Cohort of Spaniards, of 27 years service. His heirs had this erected."

The Ardoch fort pre-dates both Hadrian's Wall and the Antonine Wall and formed part of the very early Gask Frontier (AD 79-87) established during the Flavian period ( Emperor Vespasian and his sons). In essence Gask would have been a very exposed and isolated line deep in enemy territory.

Particular points of note in regards to Ammonius:

• Of Spanish origin. Roman army units were recruited from all parts of the Empire and as such a Spanish unit was not unusual.
• He served 27 years compared to standard term of service of 25 years. Centurions had the right to extend their service.
• He would have commanded a unit of 80 men.

The Ardoch fort is about 40 miles N.E. of Glasgow. Outlying parts of modern-day Glasgow were occupied during the Roman period, in particular during the time of the Antonine Wall (AD 139-165).

This ancient tombstone does serve to provide a direct link with an identifiable person in Scotland dating back about 1,925 years.

Provan Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

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

• Thomas Provan, Williamsburgh.
• Jean Cree, who died Aug 14th 1827.

Tytler Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Tytler family history, as sourced from a grave-marker at Castlehead Church Burial Ground. This is undated but adjacent stones would suggest erected within the band 1790-1810. It marks the burial place of:

• James Tytler, Wright in Paisley.
• Elizabeth Scott, spouse.
• Children of above.

Boyle Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

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

• William Boyle, Weaver, Storie Street, Paisley.
• Janet Shedden
• Children of above.

• William Boyle died Jan 16th 1845, age 85 years.
• Janet Shedden died Nov 4th 1840, age 78 years. 
• William Boyle died Dec 8th 1854, age 74 yrs.
• Ewing Watson died Jan 3rd 1854, age 68 years..

Mavitie Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

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

• William Mavitie, Merchant in Paisley, on Jan 13th.,1828, age 46 yrs.
• Jean Miller, 1847, age 43 yrs.

Kerr Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

This afternoon, I am posting information on Kerr family history, as sourced from a grave-marker at Castlehead Church Burial Ground. This is not dated but other grave-markers in close proximity date from last decade of 18th century. The stone marks the burial place of:

• Daniel Kerr
• Catharine McAlestir.
• Children of above.

Vallance Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Vallance family history, as sourced from a grave-marker at Castlehead Church Burial Ground. This was erected in 1806 to mark the burial place of:

• Alex Vallance
• James Vallance
• John Vallance

All above being wrights in Paisley.

Young Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Young family history, as sourced from a memorial at Castlehead Church Burial Ground.This was erected on Nov 11th 1805 to mark the burial place of:

• George Young, Plaisterer
• Ann Ure
• Children of above.

Smith Ancestry, Paisley, Scotland

Thus evening, I am posting information on Smith family history, as sourced from an undated grave-marker at Castlehead Church burial ground. This probably dates from the first decade of 19th century and marks the burial place of:

• George Smith, son of James Smith and Ann Hodgeri