Can anyone help me? I am in pursuit of my GGG grandfather George Carruthers born and died at Dumfries (1796-1884) and his wife Elizabeth ... the only link I have is that his wife Elizabeth Carruthers (nee Carlyle) who was born at St Mungo in Dumries October 1798 actually died at Mauchline, Ayr 11th May 1873. There certainly is a period 1830-1884 after they had their children in Dumfries that they disappear from that Countys records. George was a Rural Police Constable (in receipt an annuity at the time of his death in 1884). The only clue I have which leads me to believe that they lived at Mauchline was Elizabeths death in that town in 1873. Is there anyone out there in possession of the census for Mauchline or any other records for the period 1830-1884?
Best wishes
Gary Carruthers
Australia