Our first ancestor to arrive in Canada was JOHN PATERSON. He was in Wolfe's army and arrived in the 1758 to 1762 timeframe. Following his military service, he...
Hi group, Could someone please tell me an answer to this question. I have 3 Lair numbers. C197, C198, C199 1 group has 5 peoples names in it, 1 group has 9...
Which cemetery are you referring to Catherine? ________________________________ From: Peterhead@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Peterhead@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of...
Hi, I have THOMSON buried in St Peters but I don't have the Lair nos. ... From: Celtic Mist To: Peterhead@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 9:33...
If you are referring to St Peter's Old Churchyard Cemetery in Peterhead, the Lair records will record 'who is buried where'. The presence or absence of...
Further to my response, I "believe" the intent (for St Peter's Cemetery) was that up to six people could be buried in a lair. In my family's case, the names...
Thanks! I thought we had sent for that but must have been overlooked. ... From: Ian Robertson To: Peterhead@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008...
On the question of lairs and gravestones, it seems that the lair records are more reliable than monumental inscriptions. Not only was the erection or otherwise...
Hi Roy, I got the info from the Peterhead site and it said; Peterhead Old Kirkyard. Thanks, Catherine ... From: Henderson, Roy To: Peterhead@yahoogroups.com ...
Bless you Ian, That's a big help. Catherine ... From: Ian Robertson To: Peterhead@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 12:00 PM Subject:...
Hi, No mine are all Forrest's. This is the THOMSON'S Alexander Thomson, 17, 1857-1874, D220 Barbara Thomson, 86, 1753-1839, C199 Gordon C Thomson, 60, 1802,...
does anyone have any new information on the "Rollo's" who lived in auquharney 1900s ( apart from the ones who moved to Australia,USA and Aberdeen) ?...
Researching John Daniel b. 1876 = Christian Watson Mutch George Daniel b. 1834=Harriet Hall have fair bit on info on them but looking to fill in all the gaps. ...
Hi, What gaps are you speaking about? Census or Scotlandspeople records etc. I can give you census records if that's what your after. Catherine ... From:...
Trying to track down information of Willlam Smith & Charlotte Craig, married 1814 Peterhead. They had a daughter Margaret b. c1824 Peterhead and another...
I have the census returns for Harriet Hall & George Daniel but am trying to find what happened to their children. John Daniel, I have but I have not had the...
Hello All, I'm just wondering if there's any way I can trace the Graves of my Grandparents ? They are as far as I'm aware buried in Peterhead, but as I am in...
Do you have approximate dates of death Debbie and do you happen to know which of the 4 cemeteries they are buried in? ________________________________ From:...
Hi again Debbie, I have the following inscription from the Constitution Street Cemetery: "Erected in loving memory of Margaret Milne who died 10th Dec 1985...
For anyone interested, the Family History Society of Buchan will be holding their next open meeting on Thursday 9th October at Arbuthnot House in Peterhead. We...
Roy, A million thank yous !!! That sounds like the grave ! I have no contact with my natural father so i cannot get the details from him. I still have some of...
You're more than welcome Debbie. Constitution Street is quite a large cemetery so you may need some assistance in finding the actual lair - unless your...
Thanks for the Link Roy. It's lovely to look through. I was brought up in Buchanhaven in the early 70's and haven't been back for years. Cheers Debbie ... ...
Hi Roy Thank you for posting the FHSB web site. I plan to visit Peterhead, the birth place of my grandfather, next year. I contacted the chairperson of FHSB...
I'm glad the link was useful Janet. The FHSB will soon be celebrating its first birthday and is attracting new members every month. As you have so kindly...
