Cathro - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Cathro family

lindahundertmark — 2009-05-25 09:54:23Z

yes i think we are related - all those names are known to me. My father's name is Gordon, his father Frank. There are lots of James as well. Have you found out any other information>

Re: Lilly May Lamb

lindahundertmark — 2009-05-23 07:01:13Z

sorry - i don't know anything about the person. good luck with your search

Re: Lilly May Lamb

SerinaPrice — 2009-05-20 02:46:57Z

Hi there, I was wondering if you had an Alfred Ward born approx 1913 in Horsham, Australia in your family tree. He was my grandfather and I'm trying to do his side of the tree and am stuck with only that info. If you could help me that would be fantastic and I would be very grateful, if not would you be able to suggest anything.?
with thanks
serina

Re: Cathro Family

BrianHilder — 2009-05-07 23:32:02Z

Thank you for the information, our details are a bit flimsy so thw names you have given do not ring any bells.
Thank you
heila Hilder nee Lobban

Re: Cathro Family

DorisSolt22 — 2009-05-07 02:19:26Z

I have an Alexander Cathro married to Janet Thomson. Their son Alexander was married to Margaret Miller and their son Thomas Cathro was married to Isabella McDougal. Is any of this in your family history.

Doris Solt

Re: Cathro family

DorisSolt22 — 2008-09-08 02:01:08Z

Are you still doing research on the Cathro family. I am originally from Holyoke, MA where there were several Cathro families all related to me. My father was Thomas Cathro, grandfather Thomas Cathro, great grandfather, William Cathro. My grandparents were from Dundee, Scotland. Think we're related?
Hope to hear from you.

Doris Solt

Re: Cathro family

margaretsilva1 — 2007-08-20 06:07:03Z

Yes Paul I am still researching

CHRISTIAN CATHRO

2006-05-24 01:51:25Z

Anyone with an interest in this lady [born 8 June, 1814 in Leven, Scotland] please get in touch

Re: Lilly May Lamb

2006-03-20 05:42:59Z

Re: Cathro family

2006-03-20 01:17:06Z

Hi Margaret - yes you are right - I am the daughter of Hazel and granddaughter of Lillian.

I don't know much about my grandmother's family - so would be interested for any info you have. All I know is that Lillian lived in Gawler before she was married and met my grandfather there.

Re: Cathro family

2006-03-19 05:03:00Z

Dear Linda,
I believe that you are a descendant of Gordon Frank Cathro and Hazel Valerie Opperman. Hazel Valerie was the daughter of Percival Oswald Opperman and Lilly May Lamb. If this is correct please contact me, as I am related through Lilly May's Sister Edith Susan. Regards Margaret.

Re: Cathro family

2005-09-12 09:43:35Z

yep

Re: Cathro family

2005-09-06 23:55:29Z

Are you still researching ????

Re: Cathro Family

2005-03-06 01:34:51Z

Thank you for your response and interest sorry it has taken so long for mr to respond. We have been in South Africa and have only just got back.
The information we listed, I'm afraid, is the only flimsy information we have. It will be interesting to see what info you have?

Re: ANYONE OUT THERE

2005-02-05 16:00:26Z

HI COULD YOU TELL ME JAMES'S FATHER'S NAME AND MOTHER'S NAME AS I AM RELATED TO CATHRO'SAND HAVE QUITE A BIT OF INFO FROM CATHRO WHO ORIGINATE FROM ALEXANDER CATHRO.MABYE WE CAN HELP EACH OTHER.
THANKS
CATHRO MARY FREEMAN
(NAMED AFTER MARY CATHRO)

Re: Cathro Family

2005-02-05 15:52:40Z

hi your alexander cathro would you know if his mother issarah thompson and father alexander cathro and mabye any of his brothers or sisters names as i have info on a few alexander cathro's as that is our family name from scotland hopefully we can help each other.
thankyou
cathro

Beatrice

2005-01-19 19:50:09Z

Does anyone have any info on Beatrice Cathro (Bismark)? I'm assisting her niece in research. Thanks.

Re: its hard to find them

2004-12-06 06:14:23Z

If your dates there are a little off, there is a chance that Mrs. Cathro from Dundee might be my grandmother, Christina Cathro! I know she came from Dundee, and I believe she came here in 1913. I'm sorry I don't have much more information at the moment.

I attended a small Cathro family gathering over the summer in Canada as there are many Cathro relations up there. My father, Tom Cathro, is the son of Robert Cathro (who married Christina), his cousins, aunt, and their kids were there.

Steph

Re: its hard to find them

2004-04-06 06:01:41Z

Dear Euan,
Thanks for that...and I don't mind waiting. It is strange really, because even though my ancestor came from Scotland in 1840 to New Zealand, my cousins, aunties, uncles and grandparents (now passed on) are all so proud of carrying the Cathro name. I know I am scottish - I once played tenor drum in the Royal New Zealand Airforce pipe band - and there is always a craving to know my ancestry, and to feel I belong. Living in New Zealand - the Europeans have only been here for not quite 200 years, so we have created a kind of new culture, and I, along with my cousins are always looking for the missing links. It is really awesome to be in contact with you. Was that your brother that posted around the same time as you. How many are in your family? What about your parents. What do you do with yourself etc etc (If you don't mind) I am training to become a teacher for children aged 5 - 13 years. I will graduate in October. My partner and I have 3 kids - Sian (f)15, Sophie(f)10, and Jamie(m)8. I am not married, although I have lived with my partner for 14 years.Kenneth wrote about Warrick Cathro from Australia. I have read about him also when I was searching in google for Cathros. Anyway...I have an assignment to finish and I need to go, but please, if you or any of your family feel like keeping in touch, I'd love it.
Many thanks for the info.....Kind regards,
Tracy.

Re: its hard to find them

2004-04-01 12:08:06Z

Hey there Little Bruv THX for the link to this. I was, not that long ago, speaking over the email (when I was working elsewhere) with a Warwick Cathro from Austalia who's Great Grandfather was a (Name?) Cathro from Montrose. He was in turn, the father of George Cathro who was befriended in 1924 by William Lamb (famous local artist) when he returned to his native Montrose and set up his first studio above George's shop in Bridge Street, Montrose. I also discovered that a Mrs Cathro left for the shores of the Americas/Canada way back in the late 18th early 19th Century from Dundee - amazing what you discover over the internet eh?

Re: its hard to find them

2004-04-01 11:29:45Z

The name Cathro is of Scottish origin. Angus in Scotland is the origin is locative from a time when it was a big deal to be named after the place where you owned land and by all account our family did. Stracathro is still an area in Angus and there is even a Stracathro hospital. Cathrowseat is a place in Forfar in Angus, which was where my sister and myself were born. Two other variants of the surname are know Cathrow and Catrow, which are most likely due to poor grammer or spelling back in the day. The earliest records found about any Cathro are of a Jacobus Cathro who was a charter witness in 1533 as recorded in the Charters of the Abbey of Incholm. William Cathro was the burgess of Perth, Scotland in 1562 and a David Cathro (my fathers name and a popular Cathro name) was a miller in Kethinnes in 1602 as listed in the 'Criminal Trials of Scotland' read into that what you will. As we were not a large clan we, like many other small familes, came under the patronage of a larger clan. We were held in high esteem within the clan and looked on as brothers and sisters even with the different name. Clan MacDuff were our patrons and protectors and our affiliated Blazon of Arms is : Or, a lion rampant gules.
Crest: a demi lion rampant gules.
Or = gold (signifiying generosity)
Gules = red (signifying magnanimity)

Thats a little bit that I found out for you, sorry it has been a while in replying but I moved to Wales and became an Uncle etc etc etc (yes, Ethan Harris Cathro, the lastest Cathro to add to the list)

Re: its hard to find them

2004-02-03 06:15:38Z

Dear Brian, Sorry this has taken so long. I lost the link, and over time, have had many problems with my computer. I just found this site and these messages agin by sheer accident when I had another go at finding any Cathro data again today. The message left by Euan was very funny, as it does indeed describe our family trait. We are as stubborn as hell, but thank goodness we are helpful and loving as well! Anyway if you or your wife would like to keep in touch, I would be very willing as I am sure we are all rlated. The name is not a very common one, is it? Bye for now, and take care...Kind regards, from Tracy X

Re: its hard to find them

2004-02-03 06:08:37Z

Well Euan, that made me and my partner laugh and laugh. Indeed it is a family trait to be so stubborn. I even printed out your message to show my Mum and dad and brothers and sisters - there are six kids in our family. I am 36 and i am the second to youngest. When my ancestors came to New Zealand (an awesome place) on the ship 'Aurora', about three branches of us were created. As far as we know, we are still the only Cathro's in our country. I would love to know things like - which clan we have affiliations to, is there a tartan for us,and do we have a family shield. My children especially are asking these questions, as they have family history lessons at school - and I guess there's always a deep seated need for knowledge. How would I go about searching further. Did the name Cathro originate in Scotland. Is there anything at all you could share with me.....?
Oh and by the way Euan...I am sure whether they like it or not, the Cathro's over there ARE your relatives, and I for one am very glad and grateful that we have made contact. Many thanks and kind regards...
Tracy X

Cathro family

2003-06-03 14:22:52Z

Hi all you Cathro family researchers out there. My father Gordon Cathro has done a lot of research on the family name - will get back to you asap with what he can give me. I know that there are a lot of james in his research and that the name originated from forfirthshire, dundee and perth in Scotland. I know he has been able to research back as far as the 1600.

And I know he would love any news anyone could give him

its hard to find them

2003-04-25 13:44:02Z

I live in Carnoustie, Scotland, about 10 miles up the coast from the ferry. The cathros are a tough lot to track down as even my father, David Cathro can attest to. We have some relatives near Glasgow and even some in Carnoustie who took a dislike to us suggesting we were related and I really wish we were not. The Cathros are stubborn as all hell and this has caused many fractures in the family which is probably why your having such a hard time. If you have any specific questions I can shoot them at my father and see if he can help.

-----Euan Bruce Cathro

Re: Cathro Family

2002-12-02 08:46:49Z

Hi there!. My great - great grandfather came from Scotland to New Zealand in 1840. His name was also James Cathro. He lived in Wanganui. I live in a small town out of Hamilton in the Waikato. I am trying to research my history back to Scotland, and, unfortunately, with not much success. It was very interesting to read your posting. By all means get back to me. I would love to hear from you. Take care...love from Tracy.

Re: Cathro Family

2002-07-13 21:02:28Z

Sheila, my ggrandmother, Jean Croall Cathro was born Sep 29, 1861 at Aberlemno. Her parents are George Cathro (Born July 8, 1835)and May Grant. Jean had several brothers and sisters, Geroge, James, Donald, Margaret, May, Annie and John all born at either Brechin or Montrose. Jean married my ggrandfather, William Anderson Esplin in 1885 and lived in the Carmyllie district of Angus. Perhaps there is a connection way back as Broughty Ferry isn't far from these communities. I am interested in hearing back from you.

paul cathro

2001-06-12 05:24:50Z

dear paul i live in qld AUSTRAIL send me an e-mail somtime

ANYONE OUT THERE

2001-06-02 13:39:10Z

I WAS BORN IN ENGLAND 1972, MOVED TO USA IN 82(HOUSTON) NOW IN N.CAL

looking for family?

2004-06-13 11:29:33Z

I am new at this. I am Cathro Freeman Great Grandaughter Of Mary Cathro, of Scotland. Grandaughter of Eddy Dale & May Dale, of Scotland then Australia. Daughter Of Mary Dale(Crowe) & Ray Crowe of Newcastle Australia.

Re: Cathro Family

dmarvin — 2004-04-28 01:55:02Z

Hi, I am new to this message board. I enjoyed reading the messages on the Cathro family. My husband's grandmother was a Cathro. She was madeleine cathro born in Lindsay, Ontario, Canada. Her father was John Cathro who had a farm in Brechin Scotland. We went there for another family reunion and I saw Stracathro and the hospital. His father was Alexander Cathro married to Elizabeth Webster. They had several children. We have been to Canada to do some research on them. We went to the cemetery there. I am interested in any info anyone is interested in sharing.

Re: ANYONE OUT THERE

BrianHilder — 2003-09-29 22:41:05Z

Hello Paul,
My mother was born Cathro and her father James Thomas came from Scotland, in Broughty Ferry. Born 6 June 1883 and his father was a ship captain also from Brought Ferry and he married in South Africa 11 April 1874. James Thomas went back to live in South Africa.
Any connection?
Please email me on b_s.hilder@xtra.co.nz
Thank you Sheila Hilder

Cathro Family

BrianHilder — 2003-09-29 22:41:05Z

My mother was born a Cathro in South Africa. Her father was James Thomas Cathro born on June 3, 1883, at Broughty Ferry, Scotland. He moved to South Africa. His father was also from Broughty Ferry and was a shipmaster. He married Georgina Burgess of South Africa on April 11, 1874.
Can anyone piece together any further information please.
You can also email me at b_s.hilder@xtra.co.nz.
Thank you Sheila Hilder

Re: its hard to find them

BrianHilder — 2003-09-29 22:41:05Z

Thank you for your reply. We agree as this is only the second response we have had. Unfortunatley the only details we have are those listed in my message and the Cathro Family we had in South Africa have all passed on. Any further help will be gratefully appreciated.
Best Regards Brian Hilder
PS My wifes mother was a Cathro

Re: ANYONE OUT THERE

thumbody44 — 2004-08-29 12:26:24Z

Sheila, I am looking for Cathro's, also from the Broughty Ferry area. I am looking for Margaret Brown, who married Arthur Cathro. Margaret is the daughter of my great uncle, Williams Brown. Margaret and Arthur had three children, Lewis, Robin and Helen. Any connection to your family?
Please email me direct: mommat35@hotmail.com