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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Genetic Dominance and Recessive confusion | 10/30/2011 |
| Q: Okay so here is my question. My Husband and I are planning on starting a family but theirs so much ... A: Nana I am not qualified to comment on this question. You would need to contact an expert in ... | |
| a soldier in the 53rd regiment of foot | 10/20/2011 |
| Q: I previously asked about a John Ross (born 1756) who enlisted in the 53rd regiment. He was ... A: Wendell I am unable to help you with military research as all the records are held in England. I ... | |
| Elsie Cowe in Boise | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: I have Cowe's in my family tree (from Aberdeenshire). I have recently found some went to Boise in ... A: Annette I do not know how to to contact Philip about Elspeth Cowe. I respond to questions through ... | |
| Stuart Clan | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: I am trying hoping you may be able to help me or tell me who I can contact. I am trying to find out ... A: Christine I am not able to help you with this enquiry as I do not have much experience of military ... | |
| Liddell/ Fisken | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me with a brick wall that myself and family have come across! I ... A: Sean I am a professional researcher in Scotland. I have located the family of Hodgen Liddell in the ... | |
| Grandfather's birthplace | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: 4 years of searching found my Grandfather, William Hendry Douglas on several English census forms, ... A: I primarily undertake research into Scottish Family History although I have some experience of ... | |
| Trinity Gask | 11/25/2010 |
| Q: Can you tell me how I can find out more information about my Scottish ancestors? Andrew Harley and ... A: Angela I would need to know what information you have already such as how far back in time you are ... | |
| Genealogy Merit Badge | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: Cowe, I am an Eagle Scout working on my genealogy merit badge. Most of my family is Portuguese, ... A: Connor I am very sorry but I cannot help you as I undertaken research in UK archives only. It would ... | |
| SEARCH FOR GREAT GRANDMOTHER | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: Charlotte, Hi, I need your help, Im trying to find out some more information about my great ... A: I only have access to Scottish family history sources in Edinburgh. It would be necessary to find ... | |
| The Hay family in Scotland | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: I am researching my father's line back to Hays in Midlothian and Kelso. I have the following: ... A: Have you looked for the death of John Hay after 1855 in Scotland? If found, this certificate will ... | |
| my grandmother | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: Looking for information about Isabella Donaldson born 15 May 1874 in Stirling,Stirling.Her parents ... A: I would suggest searching for her death and marriage in Scotland. As you have the names of her ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
Genealogy
Answers by Expert:
Charlotte L. Cowe
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
As a professional Genealogist living in Scotland I can answer questions with regard to Scottish family history/research from about 1700 to the present day
Experience
I have been working professionally since 1986 and have access to the main archives for Scotland which are held in Edinburgh.
Organizations belong to
The Association of Professional Genealogists
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