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Re: DALLAS

janemacgillivray — 2013-05-02 13:10:25Z

According to papers written in 19th century by Rev Falconer, Sarah Ross was the only daughter of Alexander Ross, miller at Achindown and of Katherine Falconer, daughter of John Falconer and Janet Mackenzie of Bellone of Cawdor and later Reriach.
Jane

Re: Donald Mackintosh Nairn

wendyladd17 — 2013-04-28 12:52:22Z

Hello Donald. I am looking for Donald Mackintosh born to Alexander Mackintosh and Anne McLennan about 1859 in Ardclach, Nairn. Any connection?

Re: nairn riverside churchyard (poster has not posted since 2006)

wendyladd17 — 2013-04-28 12:48:20Z

Hello and thank you for your post. I am looking for Mackintosh or McIntosh family members buried in Nairn. I am especially interested in finding Mary and Donald. Any help you can give would be appreciated.

Angus Mackintosh died before 1869
his spouse Mary McLennan died before 1869

Their son Alexander bn 1823 Glasgow, died 1869 Archlach married Annie McLennan bn 1823 Ft Wm. She died 1902 Forres, Elgin.

Alex and Annie's Children all born in Croy or Ardclach;
Mary 1846 - can not find her
Margaret 1851 - 1934 in Canada
Alexander 1853
Angus 1856 - died in Ireland
Ann 1857 - 1932 Her spouse George Robertson
Donald 1859 - can not find him
Isabella 1863 - 1904 Strathmiglo
Jessie 1865 - her spoue William Robertson
Christina 1867 - 1889 at Ardclach

Re: nairn riverside churchyard

janemacgillivray — 2013-04-27 20:13:45Z

Hello Ann, I think I can help you with Isabell Campbell who was likely daughter of Duncan Campbell and Janet Douglass at Carnoch and Delbuy. But if this is right, John Adam was ten years younger than his wife. Where was he born and who were his parents? I had speculated that he was in fact a Macgillivray as McAdam/McEdom seemed to be a patronym for some Macgillivrays in Cawdor, but I see the name Adam remained in the next generations. How were they linked to Macgillivray?

The couple were in Drynachan, but by 1790 John was miller at Auchindown.
Isobel Edom November 22nd 1791 John Edom and Isabell Campbell his spouse at Auchindown had a child born the 21st Inst and baptised this day called Isabell witnesses Alexr Falconer at Reriach and the Revd Mr. Alexr Grant Minister at Calder. (The McEdoms were earlier from Reriach).
I would be very interested to have more details of this Adam family. Many thanks, Jane

Re: Main's of Nairn

LisaSchureman — 2013-04-02 20:08:23Z

Definitely interested! My e-mail is kinasil@comcast.net. If they're identical readings they must be one big inter-related family with the exception of those that went wandering off east. I've also got a Margaret Main that married James Ralph (Raff), his brother married an Ann Main and this family appeared in Hopetown circa 1810-1811. I groaned when the name Main popped up....again.

Re: Main's of Nairn

AlexBarron46 — 2013-04-02 19:44:58Z

A DNA project was completed a few years ago when a number of the Nairn fisher families were involved. This included tee names also (e.g. Callie) and all the Nairn Mains had identical readings.
If you are interested I can give you the DNA results by email.
Alex

Re: Main's of Nairn

LisaSchureman — 2013-04-02 19:07:46Z

Yep, that's my lot of Mains and McLeods. Sometime this summer I'm going to order a DNA kit for my cousin John Main and hopefully he'll match with an already tested cousin out there and connect our lot with one of the Nairn Main families

Re: Main's of Nairn

AlexBarron46 — 2013-04-02 16:09:16Z

In my tree I have Alexander Main (born in Nairn) married Margaret Mitchell in Drainie in 1792. He died in the Stotfield Disaster.
Their son James born c1803 married Ann Mcleod in Drainie in 1827 and this Ann was a daughter of James McLeod (from Nairn) who died in the disaster. Their children were James (1828-1886), David (c1831-1840), Margaret (c1831-1840), Alexander (1833-1912), David (1842-1883) & Neil (1844-1907)

Re: Main's of Nairn

LisaSchureman — 2013-03-28 22:10:53Z

Just recently I was on Ancestry.com posting my Main of Nairn & Lossiemouth tree and a hint popped up suggesting that one Alexander Main and Elizabeth Storm were my Alexander's who died in the Stotfield Disaster parents. This family has Thomas and Elizabeth amongst its names and so I haven't attached them to my tree. I did notice there was a Janet Barron married to Alexander Main Skipper. The Caillie, Baillie, and Ian Mains all have Alexanders of the right birthdates for my ancestor.

Re: Walkers and Clarks at Auldearn

janemacgillivray — 2013-03-27 22:15:35Z

I have only just now seen your post. That makes us distant cousins as I am descended from Eliza (Lizzie) Walker who married Duncan Macgillivray and went to Tobago.
Would love to exchange information. Best wishes, Jane

Re: Walkers and Clarks at Auldearn

vhagyard — 2013-03-27 20:47:19Z

Thomas James Walker born 1855, son of Alexander Walker and Eliza Clark, is my great grandfather who went to India and became a tea planter.

Clan Cameron =CLARK, CLARKE, CLARKSON, CLEARY, CLERK, LEARY, MacCHLERICH, MacCHLERY, MacCLAIR, MacCLEAR, MacCLEARY, MacCLERIE, M

TruthPress — 2013-03-20 16:36:07Z

CLARK, CLARKE, CLARKSON, CLEARY, CLERK, LEARY, MacCHLERICH, MacCHLERY, MacCLAIR, MacCLEAR, MacCLEARY, MacCLERIE, MacLEAR, MacLERIE
The above similar surnames are "anglicized" versions of the Gaelic "Mac a' Chlerich/Cleireach"; son of the cleric or, sometimes, clerk. Those of Irish origins are usually of the surname Clarke, which is "Cleary" when anglicized, or Laoghaire, which is "Leary" when anglicized. This sept is considered to have an ecclesiastical origin, as the name denotes. Outside of Lochaber this sept is "claimed" as part of Clan Chattan, more specifically, Clan Mackintosh.
Near Lundavra, east of Loch Linnhe and south-west of Ben Nevis in Nether Lochaber is a place named Blar nan Chleireach, otherwise known as "The Field of the Clerks." This place name is known to have existed prior to the mid-sixteenth century, when Donald "The Taillear Dubh" Cameron was brought up here by his foster parents. The Gaelic version of the surname, Mac a' Chlerich/Mac a' Cleireach, supports this theory, in that they are strikingly similar to the place name. In recent years there have been similar claims of place name-surname "connections" within Clan Cameron. Only recently was it brought to light that the surname Stronach, taken from the Camerons of Strone, is a valid Cameron sept.
Curiously, Blar nan Chleireach is not part of the disputed lands between Clan Cameron and Clan Mackintosh. It may be that the Mac a' Chlerichs, who are known to be adherents to both Lochiel and Mackintosh, split internally within their ranks. Those who remained loyal to Lochiel may have left the disputed lands near Glen Loy, settling further from potential retribution from the Mackintoshes, yet within Lochiel's sphere of protection. There is precedent to suggest that this may have been possible, in that during this era these "splits" within a clan were not uncommon.
There is evidence to suggest that segments of both Clan Cameron and Clan Mackintosh remained loyal to the Lord of the Isles during the early-mid fifteenth century. If the Mac a' Chlerichs "split" in a similar fashion, then this would explain the "claim" of the sept by both clans. If these residents of the "field of clerks" were "of Lundavra," then they were among the most staunch supporters and adherents of the Camerons of Lochiel. In 1613, when the Camerons of Erracht and Glen Nevis revolted against Allan MacDonald Dubh Cameron, Sixteenth Chief, the Camerons of Lundavra, Callart and Culchenna were among Lochiel's firmest supporters.
http://www.clan-cameron.org/septs.html#CLARK

Re: Nairn

michellelyons39 — 2013-03-17 02:22:27Z

thats great information, ive hit a road block with cuthbert nairn 1672 married to elizabeth muir!! but i will see what i can find with Iron.... thanks again
michelle nairn

Re: Nairn

michellelyons39 — 2013-03-17 02:12:00Z

thats very interesting and helpfull!! ive gone back to 1672 on cuthbert nairn, married to elizabeth muir, and ive hit a road block, any info would be great thanks!!
michelle nairn

Re: Information on all families of Nairn

familysmith1 — 2013-03-08 13:35:41Z

Thanks for the information Sherry it is much appreciated.

John

Re: Information on all families of Nairn

SWILLIAMSON1234 — 2013-03-08 03:31:16Z

Although not related to your question (descendents of)....in the event that you were unaware.......

Ardclach #159

In memory of George Duncan who was for the last 30 years of his life an elder in the parish of Ardclach. Died at Ferness village on the 14th Jany 1863 aged 74 years; also his wife Elspet Gray who died 10th Sep 1886, aged 87 years; Margaret Gray who died 3d February 1884, aged 89 years; their sons Robert & William died in New Zealand // Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord

A photo of this grave is avaialable at Highland Memorial Inscriptions https://sites.google.com/site/highlandmemorialinscriptions/h...

Happy Hunting,

Sherry
Nairnshire Area Family Trees
www.nairnshirearea.tribalpages.com

Re: Information on all families of Nairn

familysmith1 — 2013-03-07 23:44:42Z

Hi Wendy,

Thanks for your kind offer for help on researching families in Nairn.

I was hoping you could have some information of the Duncan family who lived in Ferness Village, Ardclach.

George Duncan was married to Elspet Gray in 1824, in Botriphnie, Banffshire and all their children were born in Ardclach.
They had eight children Elspet b1824, Jane b1827, Robert b1829, Janet b1831, Margaret b1833, Barbara b1835, George b1838 and William b1842.

I am interested in any information I can get on their children, as my research to date has came up blank.

John Smith

Re: Information on all families of Nairn

SWILLIAMSON1234 — 2013-03-06 23:04:54Z

According to John's death registration, his parents were John McGlashan and Janet Rose. His son Robert is the informant. I do question the info as I did not find a John or a Janet born to John McGlashan and Anne Falconer. Perhaps we can help each other in this regard.

I am not related to this family but they are included in a regional tree that I am working on.

Sherry
Nairnshire Area Family Trees
www.nairnshirearea.tribalpages.com

Re: Information on all families of Nairn

mike_mcglashan — 2013-03-06 20:10:21Z

hi no sure if you are still helping people, but i am searching for the parents of John McGlashan, born 1801 ish and who married ann falconer on 01/05/1834 in Cawdor,Nairn. But i cannot seem to get further back than this.

I hope you can help

Re: Tulloch

overson12 — 2013-01-30 23:32:27Z

It isn't clear why you have addressed your query to the Nairnshire, Scotland, List.

Tulloch

francestulloch89 — 2013-01-30 22:26:11Z

I am looking for information on Lebert Roy Tulloch born in Jamaica 1926 and Ethel May Young also born in 1926 both emigrated to England and got married in 1958. Ethel then moved to the USA where she died in 2005 inNew Jersey. I am looking for information on family in Jamaica and USA/Canada

Re: Scotlands People can't help!! [John McKenzie, b. Croy]

StevenAsplin — 2013-01-06 12:51:53Z

John,

Thank you for the reply to my thread. Unfortunately I'm not subscribed to Ancestry at the moment either but please feel free to contact me on:

saa1975@hotmail.co.uk

I'd look forward to hearing from you and comparing notes.

Steve

Re: Alexander MCDONALD Mary MCINTOSH

hello6336 — 2013-01-02 20:54:54Z

thats alot of help actually! No need in continuing down the wrong path right?!!?
I appreciate you letting me know =)

Re: Alexander MCDONALD Mary MCINTOSH

jsnairn — 2013-01-02 20:22:14Z

Hi
I hate having to dash your hopes but Alexander McDonald and Mary McIntosh who were married in Ardclach Nairn Scotland were not the parents of your William. They were actually part of my family and stayed in the area until his death between 1841 and 1851 and hers in 1863. The names Alex McDonald and Mary McIntosh are very common in Scotland. I cannot even think how I might be of help to you but if i do think of anything I will be in touch
Best regards June

Re: Scotlands People can't help!! [John McKenzie, b. Croy]

jmackenz1953 — 2012-12-02 13:29:23Z

Hi Steve
I just came across this thread yesterday as a result of a Google search.

I'm sure that the John McKenzie you are referring to is the oldest brother of my g-g grandfather, Alexander McKenzie (the boy aged 10 in the 1841 Census). In fact, as it happens, I've just undertaken some research over the last week on John that confirms all the key info provided in the thread posts - pity I hadn't found this thread beforehand! :-) BTW, I can provide the notes I've just documented when/if we make individual contact.

You may have made all sorts of progress in researching John and his family since the last thread post in Jan 2010? In terms of my own research, I believe that (not unusually for the time) John's true age was mis-represented in all official records after the 1841 Census (when it was shown correctly as 20), e.g. at his death, his age is given as 71 when I think it was actually 77.

Anyway, I've attached copies of what I believe to be his birth record (1821) at Clephanton, Croy, and his parents' marriage record (1818), also at Clephanton, Croy. These may be confusing to you, as his mother's maiden name in both records is shown as "Holme", not "Tolmie". I'm currently in discussion with a distant McKenzie/Mackenzie relative about this, but I believe that the different representation of her name is linked to the Gaelic language (the root "Holm" is a form of "Tolm"/"Tuilm", I believe). There is evidence that John could not read or write in English. The 1891 Census indicates that both he, and his wife Mary, were Gaelic and English speakers. I also have some notes on the Holm/Holme/Tolmie surname issue that I can pass on to you.

As I'm only an occasional "Pay-As-You-Go" member of Ancestry, I can't initiate a private conversation with you, but perhaps you could do that? I'm sure we've both got lots of relevant family history information we could share? Unfortunately I've hit a brick wall with John's father, William, but haven't given up on that yet!

Thanks. Regards, John Mackenzie

Re: Tolmie

Thomas_Ki — 2012-11-01 12:37:10Z

Hi Nyomie, it seems we are distant relations... Jemima Tolmie is my GG-Grandmother too! I'm descended from her daughter Alice Walker. Not sure if I have any info that can help you but you're welcome to have a look on my tree.
Best of luck with your research,
Kirra

Re: John Mackintosh of Torrich b. abt 1800

Alistair79 — 2012-10-29 04:32:48Z

Thank you for the response to my posting. I too have been unable to discover who Dr John Mackintosh's father was. Johm Mackintosh also owned the Grove near Nairn for a time as well as Firhall but resided at Torrich. Alistair

Re: John Mackintosh of Torrich b. abt 1800

janemacgillivray — 2012-10-15 13:15:36Z

I think I have replied to you before, if so please excuse this second reply.
Anne's mother was Grace Grant (1793-1858)who was daughter of the Rev Alexander Grant and Grizel Fraser of Culduthel. I am interested to know who the father of John Mackintosh of Torrich was. I understand he was born about 1773 and lived in Demerara, then Brightmony in Auldearn, then Torrich. Jane

Re: Ian

theblueeyedsoul — 2012-08-20 14:30:32Z

Thanks Wendy for the history lesson. My grandfather's name was Donald Main Ian. I always wondered about the origin of his name,,,!!!

Re: John FINLAYSON born 1820 in NAIRN Maried Ann MAIN (Ellen) 26 Sept 1846

cagmain — 2012-08-19 01:46:38Z

Hi my name is Catherine Sutherland nee Main and I live in New Zealand. My grandad is John Main and he is your cousin! Johns parents were John Main and Elizabeth Gray and his fathers parents were David Main and Isabella Finlayson. Isabella's parents were John Finlayson and Ann Main "Ellen" (40 Park St, Nairn)they were married in 1846.

John FINLAYSON born 1820 in NAIRN Maried Ann MAIN (Ellen) 26 Sept 1846

2012-08-19 01:46:19Z

All above names came from Nairn, My Grandmother was Issabel
FINLAYSON. My Great Grand Father John FINLAYSON born 1820 in NAIRN Maried Ann MAIN (Ellen) 26 Sept 1846. Residence 1881 to 1891 40 Park St. Nairn. It is my understanding that the postal people made the MAIN add to or change their names such as my Grt Grandmother MAIN (Ellen). I don't know for sure but have a idea that STORM may have been MAIN at some time along with some others such as HOGG. My Father was born for a short time in NAIRN during WW1.

David DEARDEN USA Prior posting in deardavey@aol.com please change to dmaltesta@aol.com

Isabella Main, married Robert Clark on November 7th,1873 in Nairn

2012-08-19 01:45:01Z

My ggrandmother Isabella Main, married Robert Clark on November 7th,1873 in Nairn. Anne Main, gggrandmother married John Jamieson on October 12th, 1833 also in Nairn.

Re: Searching for my Scotland McKenzies

SWILLIAMSON1234 — 2012-08-18 23:35:48Z

I am not that familiar with the Clearances so please take this with a grain of doubt - I was under the impression that they occured North and West of Nairnshire.

There were many soldiers in the area (Fort George / Ardersier). I wonder if your family had roots in the military.

Searching for my Scotland McKenzies

dmckenzie135 — 2012-08-18 23:09:51Z

I am one of the countless N. American descendants of Highland families that left Scotland in the 18th century "Clearances." My g-g-g grandfather, Kenneth McKenzie, left Scotland (perhaps making the trip on the Hector in 1773) as a boy. I know when and where he died here (1814, PA), but all I know about his life in Scotland is that "he was born near Ft. George." We're all assuming he was born c.1760 (based on other sketchy clues). His first two children were named John and Mary; so, that may also hold a clue. Another of his children was Colin, my g-g grandfather, born in the States (PA) in 1804.

My McKenzie line seems to be closely associated with the Ralstons. It apparently started in Scotland; and they may have emigrated together. They then hooked up again here; and 3 of Kenneth's children (including Colin) married Ralston siblings. (I know more about the Ralstons than the McKenzies now.)

I recently joined the Highland Family Historical Society, and hope to further my research there. But I have searched long enough to know that I must not leave any stone unturned. If you have any suggestions, I'd love to hear them.

Re: Andrew FRASER & (Annie Bruce REID of Rothes, Sc) m 1890s?

Forfarian — 2012-07-03 20:46:50Z

My turn to say I've just spotted this thread.

Annie Bruce Reid's mother Helen Simpson was my 3rd cousin 3 times removed.

Can we exchange notes?

Re: Information on all families of Nairn

RayRob — 2012-06-23 19:54:04Z

Many thanks , Sherry .
An interesting site .
No mention of my folk of interest unfortunately

Re: Information on all families of Nairn

SWILLIAMSON1234 — 2012-06-23 10:20:31Z

Have you tried Highland Memorial Inscriptions? Quite a few from Nairnshire included.

https://sites.google.com/site/highlandmemorialinscriptions/h...

Sherry

Re: Information on all families of Nairn

RayRob — 2012-06-23 07:21:59Z

Hi again , Wendy & June :
Would it be appropriate to revive my 2010 request at this time ?
Best Wishes ,
Ray

Re: JAMIESONS OF NAIRN, SCOTLAND

catherinecmj — 2012-06-23 00:17:04Z

Forgot to add that my father was my grandfather's son. His name was Peter Jamieson. He fought in WW11 when he was very young. My grandfather John (Jock) Jamieson had three other sons, who were all killed in WW11. When my granddad was very young he dove off the bridge in Inverness and saved a boy from drowning and got a big certificate from the King at that time. My granddad was very friendly with the Urquarts. Mr. Urquart was a pipe major and he had triplet daughters whom I used to play with, Mary, Muriel and Margaret. They had their picture in the newspaper I remember. My granddad used to take me to the Highland Games. When he was very young he won the title of World Champion in Highland dancing, which was big in his day.
Catherine

Re: JAMIESONS OF NAIRN, SCOTLAND

catherinecmj — 2012-06-22 19:59:36Z

Hi Alexander:
I moved to Edinburgh about 1945 or 46 when my Dad came home from the army. I remember going to the bakery next door and getting hot rolls for my Grandad. I must have been about 4. My grandad, as I said lived in the old house next to the bakery. His name was John Jamieson, often called Jock. He was a master tailor and had made kilts for the Cameron Highlanders at one time. He also had a small business where he made exquisite birthday and wedding cakes.
My grandad had a stroke about 1954 and he died in Inverness in 1957. He was a very patriotic Scot.
I actually started school in Nairn at a small school near the sea, wasn't there long till I moved to Edinburgh.
The old house was sold and must have been torn down shortly after, because I went to King Street a few years ago, and there was no sign of the house or the bakery
I grew up in Edinburgh, married, moved to America, lived in Hawaii for 11 years. I go back home to Britain about every two years, was there in March.
It's possible we saw each other back in that time - it's a small world.
Catherine

Re: JAMIESONS OF NAIRN, SCOTLAND

AlexBarron46 — 2012-06-22 13:28:03Z

Hi
I know that area well. At one time I was a message boy at the bakery, delivering the cakes by bicycle to their other shop in Leopold Street.
I know that John Jamieson (tee name Joe)owned the property in the 1940's and I would appreciate if you can tell me your line from your grandfather.If I can help you, please let me know.
Kind regards.
Alexander

Re: JAMIESONS OF NAIRN, SCOTLAND

catherinecmj — 2012-06-13 19:22:41Z

My grandfather lived at 8 King Street Nairn. The house was an old Traveller's Inn, which he used as a man's hostel during WW11. My first memories are in that house. It was near a bakery on the end of King Street. My grandad sold the house around 1954, and he died in 1957. I am sure I have many Jamieson relations living in the Inverness-Nairn area.

Re: Main Cope of Nairn

ruthela — 2012-05-28 22:48:35Z

hi Sherry
Will do
Cheers
Ruth

Re: Main Cope of Nairn

SWILLIAMSON1234 — 2012-05-28 18:25:18Z

Hello Ruth,

I have finally added what Main-Coup or Cope info I had to the regional tree. If you find you have ties and would like to expand upon the info (or if you have corrections), please let me know.

Kind regards,

Sherry Williamson
www.nairnshirearea.tribalpages.com

Re: The Squair Family

joni583416 — 2012-05-18 17:18:55Z

Yes i think we are because all the names seem right I know that my grandmother edith was born in Canada three of her older siblings were born in england and came over on the boat. As matter of fact her mother wa pregnant at the time of the trip. My grandmothers sisters and brothers names were; frank, harry,joyce, mae, katie, jesse, roy,Cathrine, francis, and there is one more I think but i would have to look at my records. My cousin in Canada is our family historian. She has traced us back as far as the mid 1700's

Re: The Squair Family

hartleywood — 2012-05-18 14:40:03Z

Sorry, unless I have my information incorrect, Cathrine Rose married Francis Squair in 1812 at Nairn, Scotland. They had 11 children: Robert Squair: Catherine Squair: Alexander Squair: Francis Squair: Hugh Squair: William Squair: Charles Gordon Squair: Jessie (Janet)Squair: John Squair: Elizabeth Brodie Squair: and my great-grandfather James Mein Squair. Are we on the same page??? (lol)

Re: The Squair Family

jsnairn — 2012-05-18 14:08:31Z

No I am not related to the Squairs at all. Ijust have an interest in Genealogy and have information on a lot of families from this area. Yes James was married to Catherine Rose but I had no idea they had 11 children. I would be very interested on anything that you have on them so I can put them in my database.
Thank you
jsnairn

Re: Main Cope of Nairn

1_Droverhall — 2012-05-16 19:28:48Z

Hello Ruth
Elsie Cope's mother Jane was born at 40 Society Street, Nairn on 5 Jun 1862 to William Main Cope (c1828-11 Jan 1906) & Ann Main Ellen (c1831-18 May 1877). Jane was a twin of Margaret. Other siblings were Elspet 1855, Janet 1856, John 1857, Ann 1858, Alexander 1860, William 1864 & Christina 1867.
Elsie Main Cope was born at 38 Union Street, Nairn on 12 September 1888 and the Birth Register entry shows no father's name. However her Marriage Register entry on 4 August 1915 shows her father's surname as Morrison (no Christian name shown).
I have lots of earlier information on both sides of Jane's family which I can give you but can you please give me details of the children of John Ralph & Elsie Cope etc to show where you and your husband fit into this family line.

I am aware of the Wilson family who emigrated to New Zealand in 1926 and also the other families who emigrated to Port Chalmers in the 1920's. Did John Ralph & Elsie accompany any of these families.
I see that you are in Sydney, Australia. Our younger son lives and works in Sydney.
My email is a.jbarron@tiscali.co.uk if this is easier to use.
I hope to hear from you soon.
Best wishes.
Alexander

Re: Main Cope of Nairn

ruthela — 2012-05-16 01:15:03Z

Hello Alexander and thank you very much for the information on tee names

No, we don't have a Charlotte or George Alexander in the family. (The ones I'm following are mostly Elsies Elspets and Johns! :-) They certainly recycled names.)

I doubt we're tracking the same families, but for the record, my husband's grandparents were John Ralph (1887-1969) and Elsie Ann Main Cope (1888-1969), who migrated to NZ in the mid 1920s. What I'm really keen to trace is Elsie's family - she was illegitimate so it's just her mother's side. Her mother was Jane Main Cope (1866-?) who likely had siblings Elsie (1861-?), Margaret (1866-?, maybe Jane's twin?), William (1868-?), and Christina (1869-?). Their parents were William Main Coup (1829-1906) and Ann Ellen nee ?? and birth/death dates ??. The family lived at 'Warf Lane' in 1841, 15 Harbour St in 1851 and 1861, and 86 Harbour St in 1871. William's parents were John Main Coup and Elspet Ralph. And that's pretty much all I know, based on census information and some birth and death information from ScotlandsPeople.

I'm doing this from Sydney Australia, so I'm restricted to internet information. If you have any ideas on other sources of information I'd be most grateful to hear from you.

Regards
Ruth

Re: Main Cope of Nairn

1_Droverhall — 2012-05-15 15:56:09Z

Hi again
Are you related to Charlotte Lavery who married George Alexander Main in Nairn in 1922 and tyheir children John, Hugh & Bertie?
Alexander