| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Wood Family | 10/26/2009 |
Q: Hey, Lets start with this, my surname is Wood, i want to know if 1. my surname is Anglo-Saxon, or ...
A: Mitchell I am presently abroad on holiday so do not have access to any of my books which may help. ...
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| Douglas Davidson | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I am researching my family tree but need some help if at all possible. My father Douglas Davidson ...
A: Douglas I could certainly help you with research and would suggest the following: Search for the ...
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| Plaid | 6/12/2009 |
Q: I am wondering if there is any way to find out my family plaid. I know my grandfather's name was ...
A: I am a Scottish researcher so am not familiar with any wearing of the plaid or tartan in Ireland. ...
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| Logan Family history | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I have tracked down a Logan family from the present to a birth c1806 in Dunfermline. On his death ...
A: Patrick. I could certainly help you to trace your family further backwards. I would need to have ...
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| Lee Family - East Lothian,Midlothian 1700's | 1/16/2009 |
Q: I am researching my G-G-Grandfather EJ Lee who emigrated from England to NZ 1849. I have huge ...
A: Bridget Sorry for the delay in answering this question. I have access to the same type of ...
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| Cowe surname | 10/1/2008 |
Q: My maiden surname was Cowe- although my grandfather was Cow- I have traced my tree back to the late ...
A: Margie I am unable to help you with this. I know that there are a couple of people who are ...
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| Cousins | 9/28/2008 |
Q: I have just heard from a lady whose Grandfather was MY Grandfather's brother. Would that make her ...
A: Carol, As far as I am aware your assumption is correct. I typed "second cousins" into google and ...
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| Morrison | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I would like the e-mail address for the submitter Brian Welch. His Morrison's were in Green County, ...
A: Debra, I do not have the email address of Brian Welch as he has not contacted me. As I am ...
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| Illustrious Colvin Family | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I have hit a brick wall in my research! I have traced my tree back to a Mary Colvin c.1798 who was ...
A: Emma There is no quick answer to this question! It is possible that the James Colvin living in ...
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| slavery | 7/30/2008 |
Q: My family on my mums side live in St CATHERINES JAMAICA,and have always been there,where they live ...
A: Lloyd I have spoken to a colleague, David Dobson, who has published books of lists of people who ...
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| genealogy | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I am trying to figure out where my Darroch family originated---I can presently trace Hugh Darroch ...
A: I have located a Hugh Darroch aged 32 years with son Richard aged 6 years in the 1851 census for ...
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| Cowe anscesters | 4/28/2008 |
Q: My grandmother was Agnes Cowe. She was born in Panbride Angus in 1880. Her father was William Cowe, ...
A: My husband's Cowe Ancestors also originate from Cockburnspath, Berwickshire! His ancestor was ...
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| Guardianship Records | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I don't know how to locate guardianship records. Archibald McPherson of Scotland sent his 3 ...
A: As far as I am aware there are no guardianship records in Scotland. The only records I know of are ...
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| CLAZY | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I TOO AM LOOKING FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE CLAZY FAMILY A MY HUSBAND'S ...
A: I do not have any information for the Clazy family. I am a professional genealogist in Scotland. If ...
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| cowe surname | 1/13/2008 |
Q: i read your Qu Re the Cowe surname, this is also my surname and i would be interested to know where ...
A: The earliest recording of the Cowe surname in the Old Parish Registers of the Church of Scotland is ...
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| COWE FAMILY | 10/30/2007 |
Q: I have recently run across an ancestor whose parents were Peter Scott and his spouose, Agnes Cowe. ...
A: I have located Peter (77) and Agness (76)(sic) Scott living with a Margaret Cow (72 - possibly a ...
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| the thompson family tree | 10/29/2007 |
Q: hey my name is aaron thompson from canada i was just wondering instead of using books or asking my ...
A: As far as I am aware there are 75 year closure rules on certificates in Canada i.e. it is only ...
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| Our surname | 9/10/2007 |
Q: My name is Lyndsey Cowe. From what I know, my surname was intoduced into my bloodline roughly 1898 ...
A: The Cowe surname is found in two areas of Scotland from 1650 which is roughly the first time they ...
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| HENRY BRASH | 8/26/2007 |
Q: I have a great grandfatherx3, Henry Brash; he is on the 1841 census, age 40,in Edinburgh living with ...
A: It becomes more difficult searching backwards especially if a person dies prior to civil ...
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| Scotland Heritage | 8/4/2007 |
Q: My great grandfather was John Deane, born in Scotland, 1802. I only know that he raised a family in ...
A: I had a quick look at our indexes of marriages between 1818-1830 but did not find an entry for a ...
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| Elliot/McTargat | 7/14/2007 |
Q: Looking for help with George Elliot husband of Jane McTargat both born in Canada around 1825, but ...
A: Diann, Have not come across the surname McTargat/McTargot in Scotland but it may a variation of ...
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| family names | 7/13/2007 |
Q: I was born in Scotland, but know little of me family history, due to family disputes. I am ...
A: I would agree that the McCrory family may come from Ireland but it would be necessary to undertake ...
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| Perthshire genealogy | 6/26/2007 |
Q: I'm doing some research on an ancestor, John Fisken, born 21 Jul 1818 in "Dunning, Perth, Scotland", ...
A: How are you getting on with your Fisken research? Charlotte Cowe
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| Libberton Ancestors from Scotland | 6/26/2007 |
Q: My (maiden)last name Libberton is the same name as a village in Scotland. I have relatives from ...
A: Susan There is a parish and at least one village called Liberton/Libberton in Scotland. It could ...
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| Geneaolgy | 6/23/2007 |
Q: My deceased Aunt told me my fathers side started in Wigtown, Scotland in the 1600's. I am trying to ...
A: I do not have access to Irish certificates but can give you the names of some researchers there. I ...
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| My name | 2/21/2007 |
Q: I have a question for you...my name is jacob jurlina, which is the same name that my ...
A: Using Second (11) and Third (111) seems to be a naming pattern peculiar to America. I work in ...
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| seeking ancestors marriage certificate | 2/4/2007 |
Q: ancestor Peter Smith, quarryman, date of birth unknown,aged 37 in April 1865, born in Morris ...
A: If the marriage entry is recorded in the Old Parish Registers for the Church of Scotland it is ...
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| Family Geneology Troubles | 12/5/2006 |
Q: I thank yo ufor any help you may be able to give me. My father's side of the family has always been ...
A: Daniel, I need a name and dated for Scotland before I can undertake any research here. If you can ...
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| my family tree | 11/2/2006 |
Q: having problem in searching for information on one of my fathers sisters. her name is mary savage,in ...
A: Sorry for the delay in answering this question. I did not receive it until I returned from holiday. ...
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| robertson family of nyc or brooklyn 1840-1900 | 10/30/2006 |
Q: there- AARRGGHH-robert and william robertson family in ny- robert was a real estate investor and ...
A: I appreciate how you feel! Often surnames are transcribed wrongly or even omitted from indexes which ...
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| robertson family of nyc or brooklyn 1840-1900 | 10/28/2006 |
Q: robert and william robertson family in ny- robert was a real estate investor and in the 1870s and ...
A: I cannot help you with this request as I only undertake Scottish and some English research. I would ...
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| francis and annie elliot wood nyc brooklyn1800s | 10/28/2006 |
Q: looking for francis and annie elliot wood - lived in nyc or brooklyn inthe 1850-90s- possible ...
A: Again you will need to undertake some research in New York in the census returns to try to find more ...
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| Thompson family around Edinburgh | 10/28/2006 |
Q: looking for information on the family in Scotland of Jessie Thompson born in 1833 and emigrated in ...
A: I would need the name of Jessie's parents to commence a search as there will be several Jessie or ...
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| Naval History | 9/11/2006 |
Q: I have been researching my gt uncle (born in Glasgow) who served in the Royal Navy during WW11. He ...
A: I am unable to help you with Naval research as the records are kept at Kew. I suggest you contact, ...
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| Wynn Watson Kirkpatrick Patton | 8/5/2006 |
Q: I have been fortunate in being able to find genealogy for several branches but I seem to have hit a ...
A: I undertake research into Scottish ancestry. The surname Kirkpatrick is a Scottish name. Did the ...
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| Name origin | 6/5/2006 |
Q: I have Clezy in Berwickshire as well as Clazy. William Clazy m. Kathrine Liongat 1700s. The name ...
A: Sharon, Clazy is not a surname I have found in Scotland before but there are always new things to ...
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| Stymied on Morrison Genealogy past GGG Grandfather | 6/3/2006 |
Q: 6-3-06 Nashville, Tennessee My maternal GGG Grandfather William Morrison lived in Greene County, ...
A: Brian, I undertake research in Scotland so I cannot help you with American Research.I need a name ...
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| How to Find a Will | 5/6/2006 |
Q: How would I locate a will in England from 1868/69 ? I have the name, location and date of death of a ...
A: Mark, I cannot help you with English research but suggest you contact an English Colleague Pat ...
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| Name | 4/13/2006 |
Q: Where does the name Cowe come from?
A: Around 1650 the surname Cowe is found in two areas of Scotland i.e. Berwickshire in the south east ...
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| grandma Cowe | 2/12/2006 |
Q: I had a grandma Elsie Cowe who spoke with a scottish accent when I was a boy growing up in boise ...
A: The surname of Cowe is found in two areas of Scotland i.e Berwickshire in the south east and ...
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| dna | 11/17/2005 |
Q: this may sound fairly silly, but here goes….six months ago I spoke to somebody (met her in passing, ...
A: Jeff, I know that this is being talked about in genealogy circles but, as yet, do not know of ...
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| smith, wyatt, faudree | 6/26/2005 |
Q: I have been researching for over 35 years. My mom used to tell a story about us being kin to Mary ...
A: Bob, It is necessary to have a name and date pertaining to Scotland before any research can be ...
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| At a dead end | 3/20/2005 |
Q: I have traced my family back four generations to a couple called Annie Morrison and Robert ...
A: To trace the family further backwards I would suggest you do the following: Search for the family ...
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| I would like to research my family history | 10/29/2004 |
Q: what are some of the better materials i can use to do this ? I believe my family comes from scotland ...
A: David, You have to establish the name of the ancestor who came from Scotland from where you are ...
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| Merit Badge | 7/29/2004 |
Q: I'm a boy scout and i would like to ask a question. What are some ways how people find information ...
A: Most people start finding out about their families by asking older generations such as parents, ...
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| Genealogy | 7/9/2004 |
Q: My parents emigrated to Australia in the sixties when I was 13yrs old and I would love to start ...
A: You would need to start with your parents' marriage certificate which will give the names of their ...
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| Anne Fergusson | 5/2/2004 |
Q: I have been searching on the Internet for a relation of my husband and have only been successful in ...
A: I would suggest the following research: Search the General Index of Births for a birth of James ...
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