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Name: Lesley Hartley
Email: ghartley
at: tassie.net.au
Ancestor: George Peace & Elizabeth (Betsy Hay) m. 1821William Peace & Janet Chalmers m. 1861 Sanday OKI
Date: Thursday, December 22, 2005
Time: 17:03

Location

Tasmania, Australia

Comment

Interested in any information backwards from these two PEACE ancestors. Other names connected include Ogg, Campbell, Muir, Hewison, Smith, Marwick, Drever - also Swanson, Horne, Am most willing to share information -

Name: Jessica Adams
Email: adams139@btinternet.com
at: Cheshunt
Ancestor: Nan Tedfe
Date: Monday, December 19, 2005
Time: 06:26

Location

London

Comment

I think this is good.

Name: Kathryn Jones
Email: kathrynjone51@yahoo.com
at:
Ancestor: Early 1700's to SE United States from Scotland, believed to highlands(Islands?) William Reid.
Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Time: 17:31

Location

Olympia, Washington, USA

Comment

My mother's maiden name is Reid, her name is Elizabeth(middle) other common names in large family than settled in SE USA, mountain areas, became small hold farmers. William, George, Douglas, common names, even now. Every generation has singers. One main one. My generation, me, next generation, my daughter Mary. Probably next will be her son Colin. Have always been drawn to the Islands, music, mythology, have read many books, films, etc. When my husband, Robert, returned from the first Gulf War in 1991, we were living in Germany. He came back very tired, had lost 50 lbs , at 5'9" heighed 140 lbs. I took one look at him and said, we are going to Skye. We did, stayed at a quiet Inn as far away as we could get, we played and sang often in the evenings in the pub with the locals(They loved American Country Western stuff, so we obliged). He was ill for many days, but finally started becoming better with many long walks, good simple food, and the music. At the time, I KNEW we had to get there, for Bob's sake, and perhaps mine. We are home now, here in the Northwest, but I still yearn towards the Islands, and I think I must go there some day.

Name: Edward Harcus Cockburn
Email: edsylco
at: midmaine.com
Ancestor:
Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Time: 12:51

Location

Passadumkeag, Maine 04475 USA

Comment

My Grandmother came from the Okneay Isle She was married to a James Cockburn in Glaskow I think she came from Glaskow with four children and no husban however my faters birth certificate says he was a carpenter. My Fathers name was George Trail Harcus Cockburn. I dont know if imagration droped the other "L" when regeristing him So Iam guessing my grandmother must be a Harcus or a Traill. But she use to say her relatives were all fisherman. Just looking for anything that will help Thanks

Name: Edward Harcus Cockburn
Email: edsylco
at: midmaine.com
Ancestor:
Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Time: 12:42

Location

Passadumkeag, Maine 04475 USA

Comment

Name: Terry Thomson
Email: crthomson
at: hotmail.com
Ancestor: Robert H. Thomson, Tower House, Melsetter, 1860+ ?
Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Time: 10:51

Location

Montreal, Canada

Comment

Possibly my great-grandfather. Have absolutely no other info-born-died-wife-children,etc. Found this name in my grandfather's 1909 version of "The Orkney Book". In 1909, he was in Toronto, Canada. Related to my grandfather, James Wilson Thomson, born 1900, member of Toronto Fire Dept. into the 1960's, member of masonic order in Toronto, married to Ethel Proctor. Any info about Tower House and Robert H would be appreciated. Thanks.

Name: BOB SPENCER
Email: rspencer@ka.net
at:
Ancestor: Edward Hedden, born 1660, Jane Jones born 1668. Migrated to U.S.a. between 1160-1700
Date: Friday, December 09, 2005
Time: 22:34

Location

Waddy, Kentucky, U.S.A.

Comment

Please provide any data you may find on Edward Hedden. Thanks

Name: Violet McConnell
Email: alex2007
at: telus.net
Ancestor:
Date: Thursday, December 08, 2005
Time: 09:12

Location

Canada

Comment

This is an awesome site, it has helped me with the family genealogy. Thanks to everyone that responded to my queries. I have another family individual , I don't have much information. Looking for a PETER LINKLATER-married to Elizabeth Gullion born September, 1873. Elizabeth's parents are Flora Fraser & James Gullion. Peter Linklater died between 1900 - 1903 in Alberta, Canada. Hopefully someone has the information about Peter Linklater. Would be very grateful for any information. Thank you Vi

Name: stacy lafleur
Email: hillbilly41hwy@hotmail.com
at:
Ancestor:
Date: Tuesday, December 06, 2005
Time: 04:10

Location

petawawa ontairo canada

Comment

i was hoping to trace my native roots my dad is leslie josphe lafleur...my mom gloria lavigne..please help if you can ...thank u...iv traced us to moose factory then a dead end

Name: jim church
Email: jimmy59ca2001@yahoo.com
at:
Ancestor: not sure
Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Time: 18:38

Location

windsor ontario canada

Comment

Does the surname Church show up anywhere, cree indian and scottish in the mooseonee/timmins area in ontario canada in the 1800,s

Name: MICHAEL ANDERSON
Email: mh_anderson
at: charter.net
Ancestor: HUGH ANDERSON BORN OCT.03.1793 .HOPEWELL,YORK CO. PA
Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Time: 00:41

Location

markesan, greenlake co.wi. usa

Comment

BEEN HAVEING A TOUGH TIME FINDING HIS PARENTS , MARRIED CATHRINE DRAKE OCT.09.1817

Name: Aileen Ross
Email: rosses
at: aandaross.plus.com
Ancestor:
Date: Saturday, November 26, 2005
Time: 11:24

Location

Comment

Violet McConnell enquired re George Gullion on 1 November. As far as I know, he was worn in 1775 in Westray, Orkney. Married Isabella, the daughter of John Allan and Mary Allan nee Harcus. Isabella died in 1858 aged 86. They had at least five children, one of whom was James, born 1805. He married Janet Scott in 1828 and they were the parents of George and James who joined the Hudson Bay Company in Canada. George Gullion was my g.g.g.g.grandfather and one of his sons moved to Aberdeen, Scotland. This was my branch of the family and they then became known as Gillan. I only know the very basic facts about the Hudson Bay brothers

Name: Lillian Peace (Harbron) Dyson-Babcock
Email: john
at: babcock.ca
Ancestor: William Peace & Janet Omond of Sanday (issue born circa 1849-1863)
Date: Friday, November 25, 2005
Time: 16:21

Location

R.R.#2 Ancaster, ON Canada L9G 3L1

Comment

Reading archived messages, I note that Miriam Peace of Boones Mill, VA, USA wrote on May 8, 1998 to inquire about descendants of William Peace & Janet Omond of Sanday. They are my Great Grandparents. Their eldest son John Peace (1849- 1926) emigrated to Newfoundland in 1870 on the ship "Hibernian" departing Glasgow bound for Quebec City, Canada via St.Johns, Newfoundland. However my e-mail to Miriam at john.peace@mci2000.com are being returned as undeliverable and there is no telephone listing for Miriam or John Peace in Boones Mill. If they, or anyone related to William Peace & Janet Omand, read this, please contact me at "john" at "babcock.ca". Lillian Peace (Harbron) Dyson-Babcock.

NName: Kate
Email: kkkkaty.goblet15646
at: zoemail.net
Ancestor:
Date: Wednesday, November 23, 2005
Time: 17:50

Location

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Comment

I own a copy of the book "Records of the Earldom of Orkney, 1299-1614, editor J. Storer Clousten, published 1914 in Edinburgh,which is indexed by surname, and would be willing to look up entries for people.

Name: Stuart Gray
Email: sjghome2
at: hotmail.com
Ancestor: approx 1700, Spence, Cleat, Foubister, Mainland
Date: Monday, November 21, 2005
Time: 15:28

Location

Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex, England

Comment

Cross referenced research can show a number of variations of the same name, these taken verbally and written down by non-family members, then transposed a number of times. I have three variations of Cleat, Cleet, Clett in one set of census returns for the children of one family. Foubister has as variations Fourbister, Fobister Foobister and probably many more alternatives. Also childrens names are shortened, nicknamed and spelt differently as the child grows to adulthood. Tracing family groups is much easier as these can easily be recognised. Also the reporting of births ,deaths etc is very often by other relations. Jumping backwards and forwards can also help to identify a family member. Everybody makes mistakes but when these get printed it's easy to think they are correct. Hopr the comments help other researchers.

Sandra Small
sandra@smalls32.fsnet.co.uk
Tulloch
Thursday, November 17, 2005

Edinburgh

My husband's family were Tullochs from North Ronaldsay - croft names Lochend, Garso, Langar. His mother was born to Orcadian parents in Edinburgh in 1904 - her parents were Mary and Robert Tulloch. I am interested in any current connections.

Name: sandra
Email: sandra
at: smalls32.fsnet.co.uk
Ancestor: Tullochs in North Ronaldsay circa 1780 -details of family names
Date: Thursday, November 17, 2005
Time: 14:15

Location

Comment

The family crofts were Lochend and Garso.

Name: ELAINE MASON
Email: missorkney
at: hotmail.com
Ancestor: JOY MASON, CHRISTINE MASON/PAPAY WESTRAY.
Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Time: 17:50

Location

Comment

CAN YOU GIVE ME SOME HISTORY/INFORMATION ABOUT THIS FAMILY PLEASE?ANYTHING GREATLY APPRECIATED.

Name: Larry Dennis
Email: lcdennis
at: shaw.ca
Ancestor: David Armit and Rev Spence Oliphant
Date: Monday, November 14, 2005
Time: 13:19

Location

Calgary

Comment

I found your web site wanting. My great grandfather was David Armit from Westray. As a young man he received a Charter from the Hudson Bay Company and came to Canada in about 1845. My gggg granfather was Rev Spence Oiliphant of Largo Manse 1782 and I have a book of handwritten sermons of his. We also have an Armit Coat of Arms. These people do not appear on your Orkney wensite yet Armit and Oliphant were bona fide Orkney residents.

Name: Ruth Simonsen
Email: macfluff2@yahoo.co.nz
at:
Ancestor: William Dick Came to N.Z 1862
Date: Saturday, November 12, 2005
Time: 23:30

Location

New Zealand

Comment

I am researching my Dick Family of Kilmarnock Scotland. John and Jean Dick married in Kilmarnock in 1835 and had 2 sons William and David William my Gr granfather was born in 1842/47 in Kilmarnock Jean was born in Ireland and John and Jean were farmers Williams Uncle James and Robert were doners of the Dick Instutite in Kilmarnock That is all I know of the family if anyone can help with information I would be most thankful Ruth Simonsen

Name: Stacey Graham
Email: sgr82281@bigpond.net.au
at:
Ancestor: James Mainland, Farmer, Rousay & Egilsay, Orkney
Date: Saturday, November 12, 2005
Time: 19:04

Location

Rockingham Western Australia

Comment

I am just starting to research my husband John's family tree and the path led me to your website which is fascinating. I hope I can do our family justice by ending up with such a detailed information site such as yours. Congratulations and kind regards from Western Australia. The other names connected with Orkney that I have are: Thomas Louttit m Margaret Craigie (no dates); William Louttit m Isabel Craigie (no dates); Nicol Mainland dob 14 June 1800 m Margaret Louttit dob 19 January 1803.

Name: Bill French
Email: bpfrench
at: metrocast.net
Ancestor: John and Marion (last name unknown) Sinclair (Mid 1700s?)
Date: Saturday, November 12, 2005
Time: 09:32

Location

Northfield, New Hampshire, USA

Comment

It appears John & Marion were married and had several children: William (married Nahovaway (Nahoway) - my connection); Elizabeth; Ann; Jean; Thomas; Mary. I am trying to determine the lineage prior to William (b. about 1766). Thanks for all your help.

Name: Violet McConnell
Email: alex2007
at: telus.net

St. Lina, Alberta
Ancestor:
Date: Tuesday, November 01, 2005
Time: 07:46

Location

Canada

Comment

Searching for George Gullion was born in Pap/Westray Orkney Islands Scotland. He married Isabelle Allan? Children of George Gullion & Isabelle Allan are: George Gullion, born 1831, Eday parish/Orkney Islands Scotland James Ingram Gullion, born 1839, Orkney Islands Scotland. George came to Canada in 1849. George Married Peggy Brazeau. James Ingram Gullion married Flora Fraser. Would like more information on James Ingram Gullion. Flora Fraser is the daughter of Colin Fraser. Would also like more information on Colin Fraser's parents., John Fraser & Isobel McDonald? This is all the info I have. thank -you

Name: Lois Nicholson
Email: lrnick
at: geneseeit.com
Ancestor: Peace & Muir Family Research
Date: Sunday, October 30, 2005
Time: 00:35

Location

Le Roy, New York

Comment

Need help in locating the Marriage date of James & Christiana (Muir) Peace. James and Christiana (Muir) Peace had three children. Two born in Sanday, Orkney, Scotland and One born in Kirkwall & St Ola, Orkney, Scotland. Their childrens names where John Peace-born February 4, 1788 Jean Peace-born October 25, 1790 Margaret Peace-born February 28, 1796 Also looking for the names of James Peace parents names, his birth and any siblings. James and Christiana (Muir) Peace are my GGGGG Grandparents If any one can locate any information on James Peace pleace contact me, Thanks for your help.

Name: Lois Nicholson
Email: lrnick
at: geneseeit.com
Ancestor: Drummond Family Research in Shapinsay, Orkney, Scotland
Date: Saturday, October 29, 2005
Time: 15:22

Location

Le Roy, New York

Comment

Need help in locating the parents of Christian Drummond born in 1764 who married Thomas Irvine on October 19, 1788 Would like to know if Christian Drummond had also siblings Please contact me in you can find this information. Thank you for your help

Name: Lois Nicholson
Email: lrnick
at: geneseeit.com
Ancestor: Drummond Family Research in Shapinsay, Orkney, Scotland
Date: Saturday, October 29, 2005
Time: 15:22

Location

Le Roy, New York

Comment

Name: George Sabiston
Email: georgesabiston
at: yahoo.ca
Ancestor: John Sabiston, born 1811 and Margaret Creelman, born 1815
Date: Thursday, October 27, 2005
Time: 01:40

Location

Surrey, BC Canada

Comment

If anyone can help with information to find the parents and siblings of this couple from Stromness, Orkney Islands, please contact me. (John Sabiston, born 1811 and his wife Margaret Creelman, born 1815) were the parents of John Sabiston, born Sep 26, 1844 in Stromness. John went to Manitoba, Canada and married Margaret Folster who was born January 21, 1850. They married Feb 19, 1868. From Manitoba the family grew. Anyone who can help can email me at (georgesabiston@yahoo.ca)

Name: Ava Halpin
Email: whtowl
at: hotmail.com
Ancestor: James Isbister 1850's
Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Time: 13:53

Location

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Comment

I have been interested in finding out about the history behind the Orkney Islands where one of my ancestors came from. He came over to Canada and married an aboriginal woman my great-great grand mother. Teresa Roy. Just curious as to what you have on the Isbister Family. Thank-you By the way I have a degree in Geneology from several years ago and I research my family back to 1550's France.

Name: Patrick James Oman
Email: mappat2000
at: yahoo.com
Ancestor: Possibly mid 19th century
Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Time: 12:47

Location

Benton Harbor Michigan, USA 49022

Comment

Greetings from across the pond. I've browsed your list of surnames and am surprised to not see my family name listed. I know that my paternal ancestors hailed from the Orkneys and earlier this year my older sister traveled there to visit the islands. She told me she found an old cemetary in which Oman was a common name. What other information do you have, if any, on the history of the Oman Family (Clan) in the Orkneys? I'd be very curious and grateful to hear what you have to say. Thank you for your time and efforts. Patrick J. Oman

Name: Marv Butler
Email: marvandrea
at: aol.vom
Ancestor: Helen (Nellie) Linklater 1890
Date: Monday, October 24, 2005
Time: 18:31

Location

Lake Oswego, OR, USA

Comment

Looking for the e-mail address of my cousin Elma Bews 3 Park Loan Kirkwall, Orkney

Name: John W.E.McCorkle
Email: okami_308
at: hotmail.com
Ancestor: 1100s-1200s.
Date: Monday, October 24, 2005
Time: 09:12

Location

Lancaster city, cnty. of Lancaster, PA. U.S.

Comment

The name McCorkle has gone thru many changes of spelling, including MacCorkill and MacCorquodale---which are but variations of the same line, my own it seems. It comes from the norse personal name Thorkil ( for "cauldron of the Thunder-Spirit") and refers to Thor the Thunderer. The line, like those of Thormond and Gunni( Gunr or Gunnir I believe to be more likely,) are each themselves descendant of Leod, Olaf and Magnus, and are of the people of Norway. I am searching for any information on the lineage there. My thanks for any assistance.

Name: deborah kabela rogness
Email: sangelstargazer
at: msn.com
Ancestor: william mckinnon born glascow around 1864? and emigrated to P.E.I. in 1879,80,81?
Date: Saturday, October 22, 2005
Time: 23:18

Location

bellingham,wa. united states

Comment

I know he married a woman on P.E.I. by the name mary mclean and they had children. anyways I am trying to find out when he came there and an what ship and who his mother and father are and how far back his line goes. I know he was one of the first railroad engine mechanics on P.E.I. but I do not know if he came with his family or alone? I really need this information. The william that married mary mclean (she was born on P.E.I.) they had william edwin mckinnon ,john mckinnon born may5 1857,donald mckinnon july 4 1862,james mckinnon may 20 1869,robert mckinnon may 1 1873, charles e. mckinnon july 12 1886,annie mckinnon apr. 18 1860,janet mckinnon may 16 1872, charolette mckinnon feb. 5 1875, isabella mckinnon may 5 1877 and a daniel mckinnon(that was adopted birthdate unknown) I hope there is someone out there that can help me??? please email me at sangelstargazer@msn.com or mail me at deborah rogness 3705 canterbury lane #7 bellingham,wa. 98225 usa thank you!!!

Name: Len Frobisher
Email: LJFrobisher
at: Compuserve.com
Ancestor:
Date: Saturday, October 22, 2005
Time: 18:25

Location

Leeds West Yorks England

Comment

I am researching Frobisher and wondered what your views are on the relationship, if any, between the name Foubister and Frobisher.

Name: Bill Birdwell,jr
Email: wsbj
at: montanasky.net
Ancestor: between 1925 and 1930
Date: Saturday, October 22, 2005
Time: 02:45

Location

Whitefish, MT, Flathead

Comment

My father , "Willie" Birdwell lived in Ector County, TX in 1925-1930; where he married (not sure of spelling) Lorane or Lorine Estep. The marriage lasted but a few days or weeks. In high school, I played against Lorane's son by a later marriage, in 1947-50 . The 2nd. husband had all or part of an ear missing. His name may have been BAIN. wasj@montanasky.net

Name: Linda Stevenson
Email: lstevenson54
at: hotmail.com
Ancestor: Peter Garson, Orkney Island, born 1887 approximately
Date: Friday, October 21, 2005
Time: 10:18

Location

Sarnia, Ontario Canada

Comment

I have so little to go on. My grandfather was born in 1886 or 1887. His name was Peter Garson. All I know is that he was an only child and due to poverty he went to live and work for neighbours as a shepherd boy at the age of five. Any help would be most appreciated.

Name: William Charles Webb
Email: wbwebb
at: bigpond.com
Ancestor: Charles Wood(s) m 19 Sept 1844 Stromness Orkney/to Margaret Leslie b Dec 1816
Date: Thursday, October 13, 2005
Time: 23:49

Location

Australia

Comment

My g grandmother was the daughter of these two, her name was Jane Leslie Wood(s) she married Silvanus William Webb in Durham S.Shields My grandfather, Charles Henry Webb was their son, his wife was Maryann Wallace Wilson, b England but probably from Stromness too?? WAnting to verify the Wood and Leslie connection plus find out about the Wilson's.

Name: Beverley Gush
Email: beverleyg
at: macgroup.co.za
Ancestor: John Kirkness
Date: Thursday, October 13, 2005
Time: 01:38

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Comment

I beleive my Grandmother Mary (whom I never met ) was a member of the Kirkness family, Orkney. Mary died in the 1950's. She had a degree from Edinburgh University. Was disowned by the family because she married an Afrikaner when in South Africa. Does anyone have any information for me. Thnaks Bev

Name: Lillian Peace Harbron (Dyson-Babcock)
Email: john
at: babcock.ca
Ancestor: John Peace, born Sanday, Orkney Islands. Migrated to Newfoundland prior to December, 1876.
Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Time: 21:33

Location

Ancaster R.R. #2, ON Canada L9G 3L1

Comment

Grandfather John Peace married Sarah Cozens Mills in St. John's, Newfoundland in Anglican Cathedral on December 6, 1876. Later moved to Toronto, Canada where he died in 1926 (before I was born). Am tryinging to trace Orkney ancestry but find there were a number of Peace families. My husband & I plan to visit the Orkneys in fall of 2006 & would like to find more information prior to our visit.

Name: Rita Tomison
Email: RTomison
at: aol.com
Ancestor:
Date: Monday, October 10, 2005
Time: 20:04

Location

Beaverton, Oregon, USA

Comment

My husband, William Hopkins Tomison is a direct descendent of the William Tomison from Orkney, who went to Canada with the Hudson Bay Company, and went back to Orkney and had a school named after him (I believe in South Ronalday). I was surprised not to see Tomison on your list of last names. Does that mean there aren't any still alive in the Orkneys? October 10, 2005

Name: Kay Tulloch Norton
Email: KTNorton
at: hotmail.com
Ancestor: Magnus Tulloch, Kirkwall, Orkney came to America with parents and other family 1770's
Date: Friday, October 07, 2005
Time: 20:35

Location

Maryville, Tennessee, US

Comment

Magnus is a GGGGrandfather on my father's side of the family. Seeking information about his parents, grandparents, and family. Thank you for providing such a wonderful resource!

Name: Jan
Email: barlo_jan
at: yahoo.com.au
Ancestor: Widow Banks and three sons from Orkneys to Caitness. Then Banks' to Canada and then Melbourne
Date: Friday, September 30, 2005
Time: 03:35

Location

Melbourne AUSTRALIA

Comment

Lots of MAGNUS BANKs listed, and one of them is ours! Our Magnus was born about 1720 and married Margaret SINCLAIR in Canisbay Caithness,and had 6 sons and one daughter. From then on I have lots of information, that I would share. One of his descendants , James , born 1831 went to Canada and married Sara LEDMAN in 1854 in Ontario, then the family move to Australia. Please contact me to share information. I loved this site.

Name: Glen Edward Boudreau
Email: Geb_2005
at: hotmail.com
Ancestor: Felix Boudreau / Canada
Date: Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Time: 07:04

Location

Long Beach, California,USA

Comment

Name: Jean Marie Greenhill
Email: JeanBoudreau49
at: hotmail.com
Ancestor: Kathleen Thompson Melbourne Austrailia 1921
Date: Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Time: 07:01

Location

Long Beach,California USA

Comment

Ricky Harcrow (Halcro)
susan@farmerstel.com
Halcro
Tuesday, September 13, 2005

P O Box 437 Ider, Al 35981 USA

My GGGGGGG-Grandparents were from stronsay, Kirkwall and St. Olla. Magnus and Elizabeth Halcro. They came to Savannah GA in 1774 with one son Hugh Neal Halcro. They were indentured servants to Mr. Gordon and Mr. Brown Spelling of names changed in 1810 Ga census. Any anscestors please respond. thanks Ricky

Ricky Harcrow (Halcro)
susan@farmerstel.com
Halcro
Tuesday, September 13, 2005

P O Box 437 Ider, Al 35981 USA

My GGGGGGG-Grandparents were from stronsay, Kirkwall and St. Olla. Magnus and Elizabeth Halcro. They came to Savannah GA in 1774 with one son Hugh Neal Halcro. Spelling of names changed in 1810 Ga census. Any anscestors please respond. thanks Ricky

Carol Post
Caroljpost@msn.com
Fea
Monday, September 12, 2005

Salt Lake City, Utah

I am looking for any member of the Fea/Fee family that came to Carnmoney from Orkney. I would appreciate any help and need to verify the information I have about Mary Ferrie and James Fea Thank you. Carol

CHRISTINE GORDON-INKSTER
rjgordon-teal@tiscali.co.uk
INKSTER
Wednesday, September 07, 2005

INVERNESS

Up date to last message William Inkster could have been married to Christian Mcleod,CHRISTY MCLEOD or JANET MCLEOD THANKS CHRISTINE

CHRISTINE GORDON-INKSTER
rjgordon-teal@tiscali.co.uk
INKSTER
Wednesday, September 07, 2005

INVERNESS

Looking for info on William Inkster who was married to Janet Mcleod ,William worked in Stomness as a Pilot,Seaman,They had a son John Inkster who was born in 1805 in Stromness and later moved to Caithness. Thanks Christine

Joyce Yowler
JYowler@carolina.rr.com
Clouston
Monday, September 05, 2005

1302 Summerlake Drive Concord, NC 28025

I am a descendant and plan to visit Orkney in 2008. Is there a way to sign up for notifications of message boards?

Judy
rcjc10@bigpond.net.au
Cre(i or u) ttenden, Gardner.Scott Elliott.Jardine Turnbull WALDIE & more
Saturday, September 03, 2005

QLD Australia

We r looking for any help From people of like names &/ Or Heritage as we r well into our family trees for ALL LINES & On BOTH SIDES. Any small detail will be of help. Also names - Noakes, Braddock etc and any info on trinity Pilots of England. Many Thanks Jude in OZ

Peter Voy
hondovoy@aol.com
Michael Voy
Tuesday, August 30, 2005

El Dorado Hills, Ca

Michael Voy was my great grandfather. He came over from Ireland in 1834 at the age of six. Who were is parents? Was there a relationship to the Voy part of Clan Sinclair, or to the town of Voy near Sandwick? Can anyone help me connect the dots? Thanks for any help.

JaneElizabeth Taylor Kuban
fallingleave300@yahoo
Drever,
Tuesday, August 30, 2005

Jane E. Taylor Kuban 26 Hinston Rd. East Weymouth MA.

David Cowan
davecowan1@yahoo.co.uk
Inkster
Sunday, August 28, 2005

Berwick upon Tweed Northumberland England

Mr Grandfather came from the Shetland Isles. He moved south after the war, first to Buckie then to England. I have little information at present except that he was called Charles Geddes Inkster

Vera Flett
fletty@wn.com.au
FLETT, CONNELLY, HAZELGROVE, RENDAL, WILLISCROFT
Saturday, August 27, 2005

17 Francine Street Australind 6233 Western Australia

MY father-in-law was James FLETT born in 1903 at I believe "Skiddy", Orkney Islands. He immigrated to Western Australia in 1924 along some of his brothers. David Stanger was just 18 when he arrived and died not long after at Albany, Western Australia. Dad's sister apparently immigrated to Canada with her husband, George CONNELLY.I am interested in trying to locate Mary and George's grand-daughter, Lois WILLISCROFT nee CONNELLY. Lois had a sister Susan and a brother Terry. Great site

Donald Leslie
ferry2905@blueyonder.co.uk
Leslie & Sinclair
Friday, August 26, 2005

Edinburgh

Wonderful site, has been so helpful. However, I am looking for any information on a William Leslie and Margaret Sinclair who had 3 children born on Rousay between 1800 and 1804. The children were William, Sinclair and Christian Paterson. I cannot find anything on Sinclair or Christian Paterson apart from their birth details. Any details on the 2 children and parents would be greatly appreciated.

Teresa Suttie
sudball@3web.net
Borthwick, Sheddon, Silcock, Suttie, Stenton
Friday, August 26, 2005

Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada

Looking for these names, if anyone has some information, please contact me and we can exchange what we have. (this is an updated guestbook sign in, the old e-mail I had, is no longer in service). Thanx

Andy Campbell
andy.campbell@blueyonder.co.uk
Campbell, Johnston
Thursday, August 25, 2005

Birmingham England

If Richard Johnston who placed his family tree on the contributors page still uses the Orkney Genealogy site I would like him to contact me as I believe we are cousins. My gg Aunt Mary Anne Campbell married his ancestor William Johnston on 9 Feb 1848.

donna smith
donnasmith59@sympatico.ca
weir, terhorst,(mother's side) christie, buckland (father's side)
Thursday, August 25, 2005

ontario,canada

stumbled on by mistake but enjoyed reading and found one cousin looking for family, just starting to look for family I do have alot on the Buckland side, the Weir side looking for Uncle Arnold and Aunt Lois, children Candace, Leonard, Kenneth and youngest girl I think her name is Erin been looking for you since 1986

Robert Lehnert
bownarrowhunter@aol.com
Work john----Wife --Margaret Pearson
Wednesday, August 24, 2005

Brooklyn,New York

I have a record from the IGI and it states that john work was born in Shapineay in jul 28 1827 and married Margaret pearson in 1848 Kirkwall and St. Ola Orkney.I think these are my greatgreat grand parents.They left scotland to work for The Hudson Bay co. in Vancouver Canada.around 1848/1849 for a coal mining operation that was there.I am interested to find out if there any Work family members that are interested in Genealogy that would know anything about these particular family members.thanks

patricia duvall
pduvall@hotmail.co.uk
hatch
Wednesday, August 24, 2005

liverpool

I am looking for a freind of mine i have not heard from her for some time last known to be living in the shetland isles her name is jeanette hatch she has 3 daughters dawn,emma and carly and a son jamie jeanette is origanly from south wales and i would love to hear from her again.

Bill Miller
billandbreda@glenmanna.freeserve.co.uk
All Stronsay families.
Wednesday, August 24, 2005

Glenmanna, Stronsay, Orkney.

I have recently lost all the contents of my e-mail address book, so will all who know me please write again so that I can update my address list. I can help anyone interested in families from Stronsay.

Stuart Gray
sjghome2@hotmail.com
Cleat, Mainland
Tuesday, August 23, 2005

Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex England

Trying to find information/ancester information/decendants of Robert T Cleat ( born St Ola)and family, wife possible nee margaret Norn from Stomness, living Main street, Kirkwall, Orkney on the 1871 census.They are my Great Great parents.

Ann Doig
alexander@doig1476.fsnet.co.uk
Gunn
Tuesday, August 23, 2005

Perth Scotland

I am looking for any information on Willamina Norquoy Gunn born abt 1880 she was the daughter of John Brown Gunn and Betsy Rosie, they lived in Holm, but were at Sillar Dyke Burray at one point. Regards Ann.

Brian Linklater
brian.linklater@shaw.ca
Linklater
Monday, August 22, 2005

111 Wyndstone Circle East St Paul, Manitoba R2E 0L8

Great Grandfather, Thomas Marwick Linklater, B:21 March 1839 (Sandwick) signed a contract with HBC in January 1859 and came to Canada. Looking for information regarding additinal ancestors. As well, what ship did he sail on and from where? Brian

Margie Lyscas
mlyscas@mail.mc.maricopa.edu
Turfus
Saturday, August 20, 2005

1810 N 17th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85007 USA

My mother is Marceil Turfus, and her father was Harvey Turfus, who came from the Orkney Islands. I am interested in finding out my family history.

Martha MacDonald
m.macdonald@superweb.ca
Baikie, Blake, Montague, Goudie
Wednesday, August 17, 2005

Goose Bay, Labrador, Canada

I am looking for information on the Orcadian ancestry of the trappers of central Labrador, who have mixed Orkney and Inuit ancestry. Any information would be most helpful. Thanks, Martha MacDonald

Lloyd Westbrook
lloyd.westbrook@sympatico.ca
Fraser
Monday, August 15, 2005

#202-3050 Glencrest Road Burlington, Ontario Canada L7N 2H3

looking for information on parents of James Fraser b: Sept. 22, 1812, (and possibly Elisabeth Fraser b: Sept 11, 1811). Mother's name was Susannah (don't know her maiden name), or her husband's given name, if she was married. Susannah was born on 31 Aug 1790 at Hebrides, Orkney Islands, Scotland. James Fraser (b: 1812) shows up in the 1818 census of Marlborough Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada, with his mother Susannah Weedmark. My information has been passed down by family but is unproven to date.

Peter van de Geest
pvdg@btinternet.com
Gray, Plaskitt, Thompson
Saturday, August 13, 2005

London

Interested in finding out more about the Gray Family that moved to New Zealand. John and Alice Maud (born Thompson - from great Crosby - Lancashire) Gray from Kirkwall left Scotland 22nd Sep. 1876. These were relatives on my mother's side of the family. Would welcome any response.

Garry Delday
GDelday@aol.com
DELDAY, RENDELL,YORKSTON
Saturday, August 13, 2005

Warwick Warwickshire England

Struggling to get started with family history,searches find plenty of DELDAY'S around the world, none of which I can say I am definately related to. My father is Robin Clement Delday, his mother was Isabel Yorkston Rendell,his father was John (Jack) Delday, originated from Kirkwall, Orkney. Great Grandmothers surname was either Yorkston or Rendell. Any one out there think they are related feel free to e-mail. Ps site is excellent, well done.

KAREN FOULDS (INKSTER)
dalkar@telusplanet.net
INKSTER
Thursday, August 11, 2005

4864 AIRPORT DRIVE VERMILION, ALBERTA CANADA T9X 1P5

JUST FOUND OUT MY GREAT GREAT GRANDFATHER COME FROM ORKNEY ISLANDS. HE COME TO CANADA IN 1775. THAT IS ALL I KNOW ABOUT HIM. JUST LOOKING UP INFORMATION ABOUT HIM

Julie Dearness-Hepworth
cjhepworth@hotmail.com
Dearness
Thursday, August 11, 2005

Hull, East Yorkshire

My Great Grandfather (Robert Dearness) was born in South Ronaldsay around 1886 to Robert Dearness and Jemima (nee Norquay), but I can't find a date or location. Could anyone help me??? Thanks for the wonderful site, that has led me this far (and hopefully further in the future).

colleen johnston
colleencalling@aol.com
margaret muir pirie
Wednesday, August 10, 2005

waterloo ontario canada

Looking for others interested in Margaret Muir Pirie of the Orkneys. Daughter Elma born 1916. Elma's son Lawrence Holmes Grant of New Brunswick. Our mother Laura Jean was youngest daughter of Margaret, born in B.C. in 1924. Margaret's oldest daughter, Della still living in Penticton.

Jim Gray
james@gray1299.fsnet.co.uk
Gray, Laughton, Rosie, Harcus.
Monday, August 08, 2005

Dunfermline. Fife. Scotland

I found a lot of valuable information in the sight, and enjoyed the search! Will be back for more.

james <jim> shearer
j.shearer@homecall.co.uk
Shearer
Thursday, August 04, 2005

Sunderland, England

My dad, Edward <ted> Shearer was brought up on Orkney by his two aunts in the thirties?.any stories of him

Carol J Post
CAROLJPOST@msn.com
Fea
Monday, August 01, 2005

Salt Lake City Utah

John Fea was christened on Jul 19, 1689 in Kirkwall and St.Ola, Orkney. He married Mary Ferry in August 1764 in Carnmoney, Antrim, Ireland. I would appreciate any help at all on the Fea family Thank You, Carol Post

jean hudson nee flett
jennie427319055@aol.com
flett
Saturday, July 30, 2005

kidlington oxford england

i would like to know anything about my late father frank flett of harray whose parents were the late james and jesse flett of hammer harray his sister is called isobel known as belle and lives in dounby his late brothers were called william, colin and ivan also a sister called doris

Dennis Mellum
D.Mellum@shaw.ca
Mellum ,Ament,Lafleur,Bartman
Saturday, July 30, 2005

Calgary Alberta Canada

Looking for any records for these names

Marianne Soltau
msoltau@shaw.ca
Donald and Harper
Friday, July 29, 2005

New Westminster, BC

My great ggrandparents were William Donald and Mary Harper. I can't find out anything on Donald. It could be English.GGgrandparent was William Donald born Moose Factory 1812 in Canada. They haven't got anything on his father in the HBC

Stuart Gray
sjghome2@hotmail.com
Cleat, Mainland
Wednesday, July 20, 2005

I'm now trying to find information on/relatives/ and ancester information about Great Grandfather James C Cleat, one of 4 children to Robert T.& Margaret Cleat who lived in Main Street Kirkwall 1871 census. Excellent site, has been a great help with other parts of my family research.

Judith Clapp
jpandjpclapp@chartermi.net
Traill
Monday, July 18, 2005

Grand Haven, MI

Does anyone have an ancestor tree for Thomas Traill, born Nov. 10, 1856, Westray and Papa Westray, Orkney Scotland. Parents Peter Traill and Catherine Millar? I have done extensive research on Thomas Traill after he came to Grand Haven, MI, but don't have any information on his ancestors except his parents names from his death certificate.

kirsty duncan
kirst_d2k4@hotmail.com
duncan scott
Saturday, July 16, 2005

scotland

enjoy you site find it very interesting.

Jamie Penner
familytree@v3.ca
Sinclair
Saturday, July 16, 2005

Nanaimo, BC Canada

I'm under the understanding that the father of William "the Elder" Sinclair (b. 1766 and Chief Factor for HBC) was Alexander Sinclair (b. 1740). Alexander Sinclair is my 7th Great Grandfather. Both were supposedly born at East-on-Quay, Harray, Orkney Islands. Allegedly, the great-grandfather of Alexander Sinclair was William, Earl of Orkney. I'm trying to make that connection and I'm hoping someone can help me out with that. If so, please drop me an email. thanks in advance!

Kim Ellison
ellisons@mts.net
Corrigal, Robertson, Linklater, Firth
Thursday, July 14, 2005

Manitoba, Canada

I am looking for info on James Corrigal c 1795 Orkney who married Christian Robertson. They had a son John Charles Corrigal in 1806/1816 who came to Canada in 1832 via Kirkwall. I think he was born in Oriphir. There is a possibility that James Corrigal could have been the son of Adam corrigal and Margaret Heddle - Also looking for Elizabeth Firth who was the daughter of Elizabeth Boucher (Canada) and Thomas Firth 1795 Orkney. My husband wsa a Linklater/Pruden. Hugh Linklater 1790's Orkney and came to Canada also. He married a native lady named Margaret. Thanks for any info anyone has on these families.

John Stevenson
crow@iconz.co.nz
Stevenson Rendall
Wednesday, July 13, 2005

Wellington New Zealand

Interested in any information about gggrandfather Thomas STEVENSON married Mary RENDALL, lived Arrowtown, Central Otago. Also, anyone can assist with links prior to Magnus STEVENSON born Westray early 1700s.

Debbie Potts
slpotts@kwic.com
Anderson
Tuesday, July 12, 2005

Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada

Someday, I would like to bring my brass quintet to St. Magnus Cathedral to perform at my ancestors church.

ROY & MARGE WOOLLEY
wrwmoj@bigpond.com
PETRIE, GARRIOCH, KENT, POTTINGER - Orkney, OGILVIE, - Shetland
Tuesday, July 05, 2005

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Thankyou for a very interesting site - saw lots of names we recognise, having visited Orkney, BUT not ours!

ROY & MARGE WOOLLEY
wrwmoj@bigpond.com
PETRIE, GARRIOCH, POTTINGER, KENT - Orkney/OGILVIE
Tuesday, July 05, 2005

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Barb Best
brab608@aol.com
Arcus & Goudie
Sunday, July 03, 2005

Erie, PA USA

I come from a long line of Arcuses, but I'm having trouble tracking the Goudie line. Any info or direction for any of the above is appreciated.

David Skea
davidskea@aol.com
Skea-Tester-Haig
Thursday, June 30, 2005

South Shields Tyne and wear

Positive information gained at the start of my family tree search.Excellent.

John Bell
mail@NO SPAM.freeserve.co.uk
Petrie
Thursday, June 30, 2005

Norfolk, England

An excellent site. Interested in researching John B. Petrie who according to the 1881 UK census was born in New Brunswick Shetland in about 1818. His wife, Catherine was also born in New Brunswick, but for some reason the census states this is in Orkney. I cannot find this place on either island. I did find a birth on your site in the name of John Brace Petrie born 17/8/1817. To contact me use 'jbsv' instead of 'NOSPAM' in my email address. Thanks.

Elizabeth Lillian Lloyd

RENDALL,
Wednesday, June 29, 2005

Rangiora NEW ZEALAND

Very glad I found this site.I have found some very interesting information already. GREAT SITE. THANKYOU.

Sylvia Hill
sdhill@paradise.net.nz
Mason
Tuesday, June 28, 2005

Hamilton, New Zealand

Would love to hear any information about my great-grandfather THOMAS BALFOUR MASON who emigrated to NZ about 1866 ( born in Orkney around 1840 plus or minus a year or two.) Great site! Will be using it frequently, I hope, to trace down my Scottish family!

Jennifer Learmouth
TaylorJrRedtip@aol.com
Learmouth
Thursday, June 23, 2005

Hannibal,New York

Diane Alzina
princessalzina@hotmail.com
Smith or Morans
Monday, June 20, 2005

Torrance, CA

My mother was born in Norwich, Connecticut in 1938 1 year later her mother also gave birth to two twin boys she named them Edward James Moran after the father and the 2nd boy she named Eugelo Eugege my mothers name was Florence Victoria Smith I know nothing about her just the stories I get from my mother I can not find any info please help me I feel lost email me if you know anything at all.

debbie
debbiefulks@hotmail.com
shearer, miller, logie, marwick
Friday, June 17, 2005

berkley, michigan USA

Wonderful web site, very helpful.

derek a maccullie
dmacc529@hotmail.ca
adamson . maccullie ..magnus shearer.
Tuesday, June 14, 2005

cornwall ontario

grand father maccullie was teacher at papa westray.later bailie maccullie of kirkwall.

Peter Skea
peterskea@broadwell-glos.co.uk
Skea, Forbes, Esplin
Tuesday, June 14, 2005

Temple Barn Evenlode Road Broadwell Moreton-in-Marsh Glos GL56 0TW

Caleb Harcus
harcuca1@tekotago.ac.nz
Harcus or Pope
Tuesday, June 14, 2005

52 Tidewater Drive Harwood RD2 Dunedin New Zealand

My Greatgrandparents left there around the mid 1920s. And one day I will get around to researching it all. Good website.

Jean Bannatyne
jean_bannatyne@hotmail.com
Bannatyne
Sunday, June 12, 2005

Winnipeg, Manitoba

I am trying to find out as much info as possible on my husband's ancestors who we think came from Orkney. My husband's great, great grandfather, was Andrew Mcdermott Ballenden Bannatyne and we think he was born here. He came to Canada in the 1800's and lived in Manitoba until his death around 1879. His father's name was James Bannatyne, and his mother's name was Elizabeth Ballenden. Hope you can help us. thanks.

Ian Robbins
robbins@mts.net
Watt and Dick
Sunday, June 12, 2005

Box 545, Warren, Manitoba, Canada

Looking for relatives/geneology of William Dick and his wife, Christina Watt; both of Fraserburgh, Rosehearty, Scotland.Married in 1912 and emmigrated to Dauphin Manitoba in 1924. Among their children was my grandmother,Minnie Dick, who married Stewart McDonald. William was a butcher in Dauphin. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

JAMES ROBERT CORMACK
Robandsherry@aol.com
CORMACK, LAMBIE
Wednesday, June 08, 2005

GRANDFATHER WAS JOHN CORMACK, GRANDMOTHER WAS ELIZABETH LAMBIE--BOTH OF SCOTLAND--LOOKING FOR INFO OR LIVING RELATIVES OF BOTH

Charles D. Krug
cdkrug@ndsupernet.com
Chalmers
Tuesday, June 07, 2005

Dickinson, ND, USA

Looking for info about Barbara Chalmers who married George Hackney, lived in ND, family from Canada, parents from Stronsay

Claire
cshep@dodo.com.au
Campbell and Tait
Wednesday, June 01, 2005

Australia

Debbie
DbDreamweaver@aol.com
Petrie
Tuesday, May 31, 2005

Texas , U.S.A.

I like your site !

Debbie
kissesfrangels@wmconnect.com
Simpson
Tuesday, May 31, 2005

Allenwood PA 17810

I'm looking for some information on Simpson that lived in Berwick, PA around 1850. My grandmother was married to Benjamin Kibler and they had their children around Lime Ridge, Berwick, PA. I hope someone might have some thing for me.

Linklater

Rendall, Westray
Tuesday, May 31, 2005

Kirkwall, Orkney

Been trying to reply to Joan Barrett's message of 18th May 2005 but keep getting that her address is wrong. Could she confirm E-Mail address.

K.L. Anderson
klanderson_@hotmail.com
Inkster
Thursday, May 26, 2005

Mission, BC Canada

Wow, I can't wait to tell my mom about all the work you put into your site. Great job!!! Terrific.

John Shearer
jpsorkney@hotmail.com
Shearer, Sherer, Sherar etc - esp Stronsay Origins
Wednesday, May 25, 2005

St Ola, Orkney

Further to my posts on 23 Feb & 6 Jan 2005 Re Orkney Shearer DNA Genealogy Tests :- 1. Recently an additional assessment of my DNA (additional fee) has indicated that my Paternal Shearer ancestors belong to the R1a Haplogroup - which seems to indicate original Norse (possibly Viking?) Ancestry for my male forebears. 2. More recently a very distant Orkney Shearer cousin - a recent participant in the Shearer Family Tree Project - received his result. Of the 12 Y DNA Markers tested he and I match precisely in 11. On a purely scientific basis this has enabled the geneticists at www.familytreedna.com to state that we "very probably" share mutual paternal ancestry - however given our previous detailed checks of IGI Births, Baptisms, & Marriage Records - this mutual ancestry now appears conclusive! In other words these Y chromosome DNA tests have effectively disproved the possibility that any of the recorded Paternal fathers in our ownly mutual Shearer ancestry - back to Peter Shearer born c1765 (the single known Shearer link between me & my distant Shearer cousin) - could have been any males other than from our researched Stronsay Shearer Line! I am now all the more keen for some male (surname)Shearers with Orkney Ancestry, without known/established Stronsay ancestry, to participate in DNA Tests to try to establish whether or not genetically there might be some entirely separate Shearer Trees within Orkney. My DNA tests were conducted by www.familytreedna.com John Shearer

Helen
Helenkaywatson@hotmail.com
Aburn
Tuesday, May 24, 2005

In Ottawa, Ontario, but from N.E. England

I have 2 Aburns both born in the region of 1750 They are Ellie and Jane (sisters) who left Orkney and ended up on the Island of Foula, Shetland. Jane married a John Henry there. Would be great to find out any more info about the Aburns (or Henry!) families. Thanks. Helen.

Shayne Loutit
mackbail@hotmail.com
Loutit
Monday, May 23, 2005

Manitoba, Canada

My mothers maiden name is Monkman...is the world not small when you start to search...LOL.

carol jean biegalski (todd)
loveyellow@comcast.net
Todd
Sunday, May 22, 2005

libertyville,Ill. USA

ancestor samuel todd ,born? married 1812 to sarah rafesnider. son andrew todd born feb.5th,1817 in ohio. just beginning to research ancestors..any info would be appreciated. it's all pretty complex.

carol jean biegalski (todd)
loveyellow@comcast.net
Todd
Sunday, May 22, 2005

libertyville,Ill. USA

ancestor samuel todd ,born? married 1812 to sarah rafesnider. son andrew todd born feb.5th,1817 in ohio.

Joyce Patterson
djpat@shaw.ca
William Flett
Sunday, May 22, 2005

Kelowna, B.C,Canada

Supposedly immigrated to Canada and married Charlotte Smith, father to former father-in-law, Richard Henry Flett, who was born 1892, Fort Chipewyan, Alberta, and passed away April, 1979, in Ft. St; Johm, B.C.Would like to trace William's parents.

Joan Barrett
joan_e_barrett@yahoo.com
Rendall and Scott
Wednesday, May 18, 2005

Whitesboro, NY USA

I am hoping to find information concerning May/Marjorie Rendall, christened 13 April 1780 in Westray. She was the daughter of Jerome Rendall and Elspit/Elizabeth Petrie of Breckaskaill and the wife of Thomas Scott, who at the time of their marriage was living on Westray but may well have been from Sanday. Since I cannot locate them on Westray census records, I suspect they may have spent their married life on Sanday. May died 15 January 1867 at Breckaskaill on Westray I am aware of four children born to this couple: Elizabeth Scott, christened 2 May 1800 George Scott, christened 28 Jan 1805 Thomas Scott, christened 11 Dec 1807 Thomas Scott, christened 27 Nov 1812 No doubt the first Thomas died as a child. However, at the time of May's death, her son was listed in her obituary as Captain Thomas Scott of the Mary Gold. Can anyone help me with information about this family? Joan Barrett

Joan Barrett
joan_e_barrett@yahoo.com
RENDALLs of Westray
Wednesday, May 18, 2005

Whitesboro, NY USA

I am attempting to trace George Rendall christened 6 Jan 1774, the son of Jerome Rendall and Elspit/Elizabeth Petrie of Breckaskaill, Westray. Did he marry? Were there children? Any information will be welcome! Joan Barrett

laurie james sabiston
sabiston4@hotmail.com
sabiston
Sunday, May 15, 2005

418 dufferin avenue selkirk manitoba canada

looking for sabiston lineage is the sabiston name common in scotland

Lynette Crocker
rcl@iprimus.com.au
Johnston(e), Smith, Leask, Clarke, Wylie, Inkster, Robertson, Fourbister, Sinlcair, Groatster
Thursday, May 12, 2005

Queensland, Australia

This is the best site. I have found a lot of information about relatives that I couldn't find on any other web sites. I would love to hear from any relatives of any of the above names.

Candy L. Watts
highlander
Thorn, Harrison, MacCleod
Tuesday, May 10, 2005

Camp Verde Az.

I am trying to research my anst. My uncle lives in Aust. , where my mother was born and all Her brothers and sisters. My Mother's name was Harrison, Her mother's name was Thorn. I was told that we are 8th generation MacCloed. ? any help would be great. My mothers name is Letitia Isabell Ann Harrison, .

DOUGLAS G. ALLAN
doug.allan1@btinternet.com
STEWARTS OF MASSATER
Monday, May 09, 2005

PETERCULTER ABERDEEN SCOTLAND

trying to trace anyone who may have been living in property on south ronaldsay which was sold to their families when these properties were sold to the tennants by Mrs KEILLOR GREIG,when the STEWART of MASSATER estate was disposed of some 45 years ago. this enquiry is on behalf of Mss A.K.GREIG,who carried out the sales on behalf of her mother,andwho is keen to meet again with anyone cooncerned.

Barbara Cunningham
jbham@xtra.co.nz
Hay family
Tuesday, May 03, 2005

Mataura, Southland, New Zealand

Have a slight problem. Can anyone help please? Harry Hay b. either 27.3.1760 or 1792 and married Cecilia Wishart had a son John who married Anne Flett OR John Hay b. abt 1795 married Isabella Taylor and had a son John Hay b. 3.2.1822 married Anne Flett. John also later married Mary Pearson when Anne died. Which John married Anne and Mary???

esther gomes
esthergomes_2@hotmail.com
Bell and Jack
Monday, May 02, 2005

karachi Pakistan

I wish to know details regarding Jojn Bell son of Joseph Bell and Sarah Jack born in 1901 Edinbourough parish . baptsed in church

esther gomes
esthergomes_2@hotmail.com
Bell and Jack
Monday, May 02, 2005

karachi Pakistan

I wish to know details regarding Jojn Bell son of Joseph Bell and Sarah Jack born in 1901 Edinbourough parish . baptsed in church

Lesley Orr
lesleyorr1@yahoo.co.uk
Howatson
Sunday, May 01, 2005

Fife Scotland

William Howatson, blacksmith, emigrated from scotland to Quebec circa 1828 was my gt gt gt gt grandfather. Lived in New Richmond Bonaventure Co

bridgette
bridgette _bolton@hotmail.com
sillman
Monday, April 25, 2005

coventry england

Michael John Newlands
mnewlands@caribsurf.com
Newlands
Sunday, April 24, 2005

St. Michael, Barbados

Lots of interesting information, but how does one search the site?

Charles.V Rendall
Chasfairhaven@aol.com
Rendall,Groat
Sunday, April 24, 2005

Kirkwall Orkney

Clarence Lyle Leask
professr2k5
LEASK
Thursday, April 21, 2005

Pelican Rapids, Manitoba, Canada

Pelican Rapids/Shoal River is home to quite a few leask's. I'm not sure how the leask family came to be.

clarence lyle leask
professr2k5@yahoo.com
Leask
Thursday, April 21, 2005

Pelican Rapids, Manitoba, Canada

I am looking for my family name origins

James Shearer Scott
jamess1939@aol.com
Shearer,Sherar,Scott,Pearson
Wednesday, April 20, 2005

Phoenix,Arizona

I am interested in the above mentioned names. My GGGGrandfather Thomas Sherar was born 09 May 1746 in Carlisle, Scotland. He married Jeanne Melvin on 06 Aug 1769 in Inch Parish, Gallowshire, Scotland, He came to America in 1774 and then to Canada around 1780 finally settling in a town called New Carlisle,Quebec on the Gaspe Peninsula. Any questions or feedback would be appreciated about any of the families I am researching. Thank you.

James Scott
jamess1939@aol.com
Scott, Shearer,Sherar,Chisholm
Wednesday, April 20, 2005

Phoenix,Arizona

I am interested in the above mentioned names. My GGGGrandfather David Scott was born in 1737 in Roxboroughshire,Scotland. He married Margaret Armstrong on 02 Jul 1762 in Castleton Kirk, Liddesdaleshire, Roxboroughshire,Scotland. He came to America in 1772 and then to Canada in 1780 finally settling in a town called New Carlisle,Quebec on the Gaspe Peninsula.This also is the same for my GGGGrandfather Thomas Sherar. Any questions or feedback would be appreciated about any of the families I am researching. Thank you.

Troy Harvey
triciaharvey@tcmconnects.com
Harvey, & Bowling
Sunday, April 17, 2005

131 clarence lane daniels wv 25832

My father was Eugene Columbus Harvey and my mother was Janet may Bowling I would like to find out as much as posible about the two family`s.

Lynne Gray
lynne_gray@hotmail.com
Grant
Saturday, April 16, 2005

Melton, Victoria,Australia

My mum lived with her grandparents,GFather was Peter Grant, Master baker in Aberdeen before retiring to the Orkneys.He was related to the Grants of Dufftown whisky fame.This was in very late 1920's I would love to know if they lived in the house called Highland Park.

Lynne Gray
lynne_gray@hotmail.com
Grant
Saturday, April 16, 2005

Melton, Victoria,Australia

My mum lived with her grandparents,GFather was Peter Grant, Master baker in Aberdeen before retiring to the Orkneys.He was related to the Grants of Dufftown whisky fame. I would love to know if they lived in the house called Highland Park.

Margaret Sloan
mjs420@optusnet.com.au
SLOAN
Saturday, April 16, 2005

Melbourne Australia

Matthew Black SLOAN (son )John Clarke SLOAN and Isabelle Mary TREW. Allegedly born in Kikwall 1880s.

Paul Flatt
nce@hutchtel.net
William Flatt
Thursday, April 14, 2005

62600 250th St Litchfield, Minnesota USA 55355

Thank you.

Terry Thomson
crthomson@hotmail.com
Thomson
Saturday, April 09, 2005

Montreal, Canada

I found a book titled "The Orkney Book" in my grandfather's things (James Wilson Thomson - former fireman - Toronto, Canada). The book is inscribed "Robert H. Thomson, 524 Manning Ave. Toronto (Canada), late of Tower House, Melsetter, Orkney. I would guess that this is my great-grandfather but have been unable to find any information. Any help in tracking this down would be appreciated. Thanks.

micahel wiley
mikerwiley@yahoo.com
Inkster
Friday, April 08, 2005

seattle wa

My Grandmother was Ruth Myra Inkster Wiley decendent (passed away April 2003) of Colin Inkster who built 7 oaks house in Winipeg Manitoba, Canada. Looking for more complete information of the family background. Anyone?

Mark Cormack
mcsmack04@hotmail.com
Cormack/ Minoli
Friday, April 08, 2005

Looking to find out about my great grandfather Albert L. Cormack he was born on the Dundee Scotland around 1887-1892. he married Anita Minoli my great grandmother. They had my grandfather Albert L. Cormack on Feb 5 1927 in Hawaii. If anyone has any info please feel free to contact me. Thanks for the help.

Mark Cormack
mcsmack04@hotmail.com
Cormack/ Minoli
Friday, April 08, 2005

Colleen Dray (Spence)
john.dray@optusnet.com.au
Spence
Saturday, April 02, 2005

20 Narrumburn Road SOUTH CLAYTON, Vic.3169 AUSTRALIA

Thank you from one so far away wishing to be able to trace my fathers "Spence" family who I believe can be traced to the last monachs of the Shetland Islands. I am very interested in the island itself as my husband and myself may have the opportunity of coming to Schotland and so forth next year. Colleen

Lonnie
lonnierk@hotmail.com
Sandison
Saturday, April 02, 2005

Manitoba, Canada

I know that Sandison was my mothers maiden surname, but she was adopted and I have no idea where the family came from. I'd like to know if theres a way to narrow it down at all, because I've read that this name was around Scotland, Norway, Germany and a few other countries as well. Any help would be appreciated thanks!.NWA IGBO GUY

Ellen Ingram
rickelle@shaw.ca
Ingrams
Friday, April 01, 2005

Ladysmith BC Canada

Great site. I am looking for info on the descendants of Rev James Ingram of Unst,Shetland Islands. Can anyone help.

Doreen Delgaty
d_delgaty@hotmail.com
Delgaty Jury Charles Hay Nichols Burnham
Thursday, March 31, 2005

Box 802 Killarney, MB R0K 1G0 Canada

I have a Delgaty geneology that I would like to update, so any comments would be appreciated! Names of interest include William Delgaty Feb 05, 1856 Berwick, Ayton, Scotland and Thomas Christison Delgaty, Jan 20 1869. My email is d_delgaty@hotmail.com I would love to hear from anyone with info.

Peter Russell
pgr.cagb@btinternet.com
Russells/Ruslands/Groundwaters/Shearers
Wednesday, March 30, 2005

Bexleyheath, Kent

Please note my new email address. I would be happy to hear from old friends with whom I've lost touch and anyone interested in the Ruslands/Russells of Shapinsay, the Groundwaters of Orphir and the Shearers of Stronsay and Orphir. For the last five years I've been researching the lives of British-born members of the 7th U.S. Cavalry [1866-90] and several biographies have already been published in THE CROW'S NEST, the biannual newsletter-cum-journal of the Custer Association of Great Britain. Any information on this subject would be much appreciated

Heather Ackrill
peterandheather@moundsmere.fsnet.co.uk
Wick, Moodie, Heddle
Wednesday, March 30, 2005

Hampshire, England

This is a wonderfully useful website and I thank the person or people who made the effort to produce it.

Lou Kabel
mlkabel@kmts.ca
SINCLAIR/GOUDIE/MCKAY OR MACKAY
Wednesday, March 30, 2005

Ontario, Canada

Looking for any information on the family of Frances Sinclair, b. Dec 4 1802 in Orphir, Orkney (Frances had a twin brother Baikie). Frances married a William MacKay on Feb 7 1828 in Orphir, Orkney. they had the following children: Janet b. Mar 28 1828 George b. Nov 23 1829 James b. Feb 12 1832 Jean b. Mar 3 1834 Isabella b. May 3 1835 William b. Jun 18 1837 Margret b. Feb 23 1840 John b. Mar 20 1842 Betsey b. June 8 1844 Fanny b. July 1 1846. Or any info on Baikie Sinclair family. Lou(Sinclair)Kabel

CAROLE
deckerca@unicous.com
LEASK
Wednesday, March 30, 2005

1630 Stoddard Ln Racine, WI. 53406

I'D APPRECIATE ANY INFORMATION ON HENRY LEASK . ALL I KNOW IS HE LEFT STRAMNESS IN 1837 ABOARD THE SHIP "PRINCE OF WALES". MASTER OF THE SHIP WAS HENRY BAKER. I BELIEVE HE TRAVELED TO CANADA. THANK YOU.