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BARRHEAD-SCOTLAND.HISTORY & GENEALOGY
HISTORY MESSAGE BOARD
| 12/07/2010 01:19:28 |
| calan477 |
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MCARTHUR FAMILY, BARRHEAD
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I am trying to find John McArthur of Barrhead who is married to Jacqueline and they have two children, John and Jacqueline jnr. John's mum is Betty Stevenson who married Jimmy McArthur. They lived around Waulkmill Avenue area, bottom of Barrhead and I am trying to trace any living relatives. Betty Stevenson is my late mother's sister. Please contact me on calan477@hotmail.com if any information as I now stay in Australia. Many thanks.
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| 12/07/2010 01:16:00 |
| calan477 |
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STEVENSONS OF BARRHEAD
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Hi I am trying to trace any stevensons that were living in Barrhead. My mother Patricia Stevenson had various siblings Betty who married Jimmy McArthur, Margaret, Eric, Iain and Albert Stevenson. Some may still be living in Barrhead but unfortunately my mother Patricia has passed away. I am sure they lived bottom of Barrhead around Waulkmill Avenue area and would love to know if anyone knows of them. I now live in Australia so would dearly love some information. Please email me on calan477@hotmail.com if you have any info. Much appreciated. Thanks.
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| 26/06/2010 22:05:15 |
| amac |
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treespark
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does anyone out there know the history of TREESPARK house in Paisley Road Barrhead (it used to have a coach house behind it which is now a bungalow. Who was it built for?? Who has lived there since it was built?
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| 16/04/2010 14:10:49 |
| joemac |
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Macdonald's
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My grand father and grand mother were living at 8 Lound St when thy married 1896, All the children from this marriage were all born at different addresses, Janet 73 Glasgow rd, Andrew Hector 3 Henry St, Christina 3 Stewart St, My father 19 Aurs Rd, Mary 4 Lound St, Robert 15 Aurs rd,Is there any reason for this. Joe MacDonald
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| 10/02/2010 12:32:41 |
| Fiona_Ona |
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Information on the Old St John's Church
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Hello MurphyZ
I was reading through the posted messages and I see you were searching for the same information on the Original Old St John’s Burial Ground which I have been searching for the past 3 years. I was also told that all records were destroyed in the old church fire. I never give up searching and I found some of the old books /records that were rescued from the fire. The original books which are water damaged but are still able to read. The books are held at Scottish Catholic Archives, Columba House, 16 Drummond Place, Edinburgh EH3 6PL, ScotlandTelephone: 44 (0) 131 556 3661, Fax: 44 (0) 131 5563661EMail: You can also check details on their web page.
I am still searching for information I’m looking for a map of the graveyard as the grave stones are so old and very difficult to read. My Great Grandparents are buried there and I know the grave number now from the record books, but I need the map to work out where. If anyone can help me on map information please get in touch my e-mail is fiona.40@tiscali.co.uk
Thank you, Fiona McVey
Hello MurphyZ
I was reading through the posted messages and I see you were searching for the same information on the Original Old St John’s Burial Ground which I have been searching for the past 3 years. I was also told that all records were destroyed in the old church fire. I never give up searching and I found some of the old books /records that were rescued from the fire. The original books which are water damaged but are still able to read. The books are held at Scottish Catholic Archives, Columba House, 16 Drummond Place, Edinburgh EH3 6PL, ScotlandTelephone: 44 (0) 131 556 3661, Fax: 44 (0) 131 5563661EMail: You can also check details on their web page.
I am still searching for information I’m looking for a map of the graveyard as the grave stones are so old and very difficult to read. My Great Grandparents are buried there and I know the grave number now from the record books, but I need the map to work out where. If anyone can help me on map information please get in touch my e-mail is fiona.40@tiscali.co.uk
Thank you, Fiona McVey
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| 07/02/2010 09:45:57 |
| Murphyz |
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Canavan Coal Company
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On google the address for Canavan Coal is Lowndes Street, but this is a residental area; so I am assuming it is used purely for business registration purposes. Not aware of any coal merchants still existing in the area.
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| 02/02/2010 09:26:56 |
| Fiona_Ona |
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Can anyone help
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Hi I used to live in Barrhead but live in Weymouth Dorset. I’m looking for family history information; I’m trying to find who the father was for a Margaret Kincaid born 14/12/1912 also sister Mary Kincaid born 02/11/1909. The mother’s name was Margaret Kincaid born 24/11/1883. They lived at 192 Cross Arthurlie Street Barrhead. Margaret the daughter sadly went into an institution in Dundee at the age of 14 and died at the age of 37. From records that I have found I believe the father was married with children at the time so there is no record of a father on the birth certificate any information or photos would be appreciated thank you Fiona McVey
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| 16/01/2010 21:20:22 |
| dave from Canada |
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Canavan Coal Company
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Hello from Canada
I am researching my family, the Canavan's history. I just learned there is a Canavan Coal Company in Barrhead. I was wondering if any one knows anything about the Coal Co. Are thre any Canavan's working there, anything about it's history , ho long it has been in Barrhead. Any Canavan's living in Barrhead.
When searching family history you go where the trail leads.
Cheers from Canada
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| 17/12/2009 04:30:54 |
| KathyH7 |
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Finnigan's in Barrhead
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Hello! I'm looking for any Finnigan's that may be living in Barrhead. My mother Catherine (Katie) came to the US in 1920 as an infant, my grandparents are James and Roseann (Gormley) Finnigan. My great grandparents are James and Bridget (Colvin) Finnigan. My grandfather James' brother are Thomas,William and Samuel. I think William and Samuel remained in Barrhead. I would love to share any information that anyone has regarding my family, past or present. My mother was born at 210 Main Street, Barrhead in 1919. Thank you! Kathy
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| 27/10/2009 13:38:18 |
| Murphyz |
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ARDMORE HOUSE
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Further to my last message, I am sure it is on Donnie's Brae. If you go to google maps, and input Ardmore Donnie's Brae Barrhead - it should be able to find the house for you. There are two other entries in the 1912 directory for Thomson relating to the waterproofing company. George Thomson, at Rockwood. (House at the start of Hillside Road, originally built by the Shanks family). And Thomas Thomson at Westlea. Westlea is clearly on the old maps next to the waterproofing company and close to Donnie's Brae. Kind Regards Murphyz
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| 27/10/2009 13:22:47 |
| Murphyz |
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ARDMORE HOUSE
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I know it doesn't help much but in the 1912 telephone directory it has the following:- "Thomson, W.N, of the waterproofing company, ltd. Ardmore - telephone 179." You could ask the land registry to do a search but this can be quite expensive. I have something at the back of my mind that I have seen a house of this name - at a guess Hillside Road/Gateside/Donnie's Brae area. If I come across anything on the old maps, I update this posting.
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| 26/10/2009 17:44:08 |
| eemuise |
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Allison - Grimes
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Arras Allison sailed from Greenock to Quebec August 25th, 1928 on the Montcalm.
She was born in Glasgow. This is the family on the passenger list:
Agnes Allison 40
Arras -- 9
Agnes -- 7
Roderick -- 5
Jean -- 2
R Allison 44 He is husband and father.
all landed immigrants going to Ottawa Ave, London, Ontario.
R McDonald 2 Chappell St. Barrhead, Glasgow. is given as older Agnes brother.
Arras married Donald Lawrence Grimes in Canada. He was killed during WWI and she married next Vincent D. Kenyon and they lived in Ontario, Canada.
Would anyone have more information on Arras? I wonder whether she and Donald Grimes had any children.
Thank you,
Ellen - eemuise@netscape.net
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| 23/10/2009 18:36:50 |
| froggierocha |
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Ardmore House Barrhead 1930-1940
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Does anyone know of this house. Possibly owned by a family called Thompson
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| 14/10/2009 20:48:47 |
| Murphyz |
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Barrhead News Archive
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The Barrhead News did not commence until 1897 and none of the records are on line. Prior to that Barrhead would have been covered by the Renfrewshire papers - but Paisley would have dominated the news.
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| 28/09/2009 05:52:58 |
| PhilDonnelly |
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Arthurlie Churchyard
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Thanks for your information MurphyZ. I have posted on Rootschat and hopefully it will produce something. I am uncertain about the ownership of the butcher's shop in Dovecothall. I have seen a photograph of another butcher's shop in the area and was hoping someone may have seen or possessed any others. Are there any archives for the Barrhead News available on line as I am not in a position at present to check locally. Maybe they are kept in the Barrhead library. There may also be lists of businesses in the area from around 1850. I'll check that out. Happy searching, Regards, Phil Donnelly
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| 17/09/2009 18:48:20 |
| Murphyz |
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Arthurlie Churchyard
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The only other suggestion I could make is to try posting a message on a site called rootschat.com. It is free and perhaps some one may know another source for the records of the graves removed. Re the butchers shop - was the shop still in the family possession on your great grandfather's death? If the death was between 1840-1860, there is a chance the shop may have been advertised in the Renfrewshire papers. After 1899 it might be in the Barrhead News records. I have found that after 1860s there is not much in the Renfrewshire papers regarding Barrhead as Paisley itself filled most of the pages. Depending on the dates it may be worth a visit to Paisley Central Library.
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| 17/09/2009 06:09:48 |
| PhilDonnelly |
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image upload
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Thanks for the very prompt response Greg. I have followed your instructions, so I hope it works! I appreciate the photo as well. The image is of my Grandfather James Donnelly, Calico Engraver, Springhill. Please see my recent postings. Regards, Phil Donnelly 
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| 16/09/2009 16:57:45 |
| greg |
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Images
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Hi all, If you want to upload an image, then you have to upload your image to a web hosting service such as flicker and then use the HTML to display the image or link to it, as in for example either a link: <a href="http://www.portaltothepast.co.uk/BAR19B_1725_Rec596.jpg">my image</a> my image or an embedded image: <img src="http://www.portaltothepast.co.uk/BAR19B_1725_Rec596.jpg"> 
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| 16/09/2009 12:20:35 |
| PhilDonnelly |
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My Grandfather
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Help! I attempted to attach a photograph with this posting without success. What am doing wrong? The photograph I believe to be my Grandfather James Donnelly. He was a calico engraver and lived in Springhill with my Grandmother, Bridget. Do any of my friends on this site have any other photographs of the village of Springhill area or of workers in the printfields. It is unlikely that anyone will remember my Grandfather but never say never. My Great Grandfather was supposed to run a butchers shop in Dovecothall. His name was Henry Donnelly. I cannot find any information about this shop. If someone can give me instructions I will attach photograph in the next post. Any help gratefully received, Regards, Phil Donnelly
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| 16/09/2009 11:32:14 |
| PhilDonnelly |
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Old Arthurlie burial ground
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Can any members advise me if there is a database or written list available of persons who were originally buried in Arthurlie graveyard and reinterred in Neilston cemetery? Arthurlie burial ground was situated next to Arthurlie Church, which was also known as the 'whitewash kirk' (thanks, MurphyZ). The location of both was at the leisure centre and car park and were demolished in 1967/68. I am seeking sources other than the church,library or cemeteries department. It's a long shot but any information is welcomed, Thanks again folks, Regards, Phil Donnelly
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| 09/09/2009 16:54:35 |
| Karen |
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Livingstone, Gorham, Allison
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In response to Olive's post; I too relate to these families and would love to chat with you further. My relationship is through Margaret Allison's maternal ancestors. I am interested in finding more information on the family of John and Margaret [Allison] Gorham. Their daughter Margaret [Maggie] married William Livingstone. Maggie's brother James ended up in New York, USA; but where did the rest of the family settle? Aloha, Karen @ kspahia@hawaiiantel.net
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| 13/08/2009 19:22:43 |
| Murphyz |
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Trees House
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Barrhead Library has some old maps of Barrhead. I think there are a couple of houses with "Trees" included due to the original size of the Trees estate. The house you are referring to - which would have been at the top and to the right of Treespark avenue - is clearly marked on the 1856 map as the United Free Manse. On the 1913 map it is marked as UF Manse, but on the 1939 map it is not identified as a manse, so I am not sure if it ceased to belong to the church sometime between 1913 and 1939. The original Trees estate dates back to before 1830. It is mentioned in Charles Taylor's Levern Delineated which was published in 1830. The house mentioned in the book, I think is now the Fereneze Golf Club House. Unfortunately the manse isn't specifically mentioned in the book. I am not a member of Barrhead and Neilston Historical Society, so they may have more information. I have some more information about the "Trees" mansion house. If you have access to Barrhead Library, the 1913 map would be the most useful as the majority of the roads and main landmarks which are still identifiable today are shown.
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| 13/08/2009 18:44:40 |
| Murphyz |
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Barrhead News w/e 14 August 2009 - Glanderston
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In this week's Barrhead News, there is a page headed Glanderston Estate, with a photo of an old mansion house. The mansion house in the photo is actually not Glanderston but is of Caldwell House. Glanderston is no longer there but would have been situated near the "Craigie". Caldwell House is now a ruin and is in Uplawmoor. The portal to the past website has a photo of Caldwell House under Resource ID 675. The photo of Glanderston is under ID 2058.
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| 11/08/2009 02:07:04 |
| Barrhead Knox |
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Looking for Knoxs in Barrhead
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Hello My parents are planning a trip to Scotland in the early fall and plan to visit Barrhead. Curiosity has gotten the best of my mother in regards to her family history and as result she would like to know if she has any living relatives in the Barrhead area. If there are she would probably like to look them up while there. My mother lived in Barrhead as a child and immigrated to Canada, I believe in the 50's. My Grandfather's name was William Knox and he had three other brothers Henry, Robert (Bobby) and James. If there are any living relatives still in the area please contact me via email cweller@cogeco.ca. Thanks, Craig
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| 06/08/2009 17:11:20 |
| themistycar |
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Site of new housing development at Trees Park
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Does anyone know the history of the house that once stood on the land that is now Trees Park Gardens in Barrhead?
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| 31/07/2009 20:40:17 |
| Murphyz |
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Donnie's Brae
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You could try Robert Humphrey at Barrhead & Neilston Historical Association, they might have some info.
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| 31/07/2009 20:02:13 |
| Murphyz |
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Re the Crossan family
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There is a message on the general forum from a lady in the States looking for the graves of Crossan relatives in Neilston cemetery; I am no relation. The only gravestone I came across was a James Crossan died 5th May 1939, and his beloved wife Ann B. McAlpine died 26th June 1946. There is another name on the stone but as it is a more recent one, I did not wish to load the details. You may be able to help the lady, if you have a look at the post. There is also a query on Rootschat from some one trying to find a Patrick Crosson who is on the 1851 census. I realise this is several generations back, but you may know some of the names. Regards Murphyz
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| 29/07/2009 16:46:47 |
| Doonthebrig |
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Donnie`s Brae
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Anyone know how/why Donnie`s Brae got it`s name?
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| 28/07/2009 18:54:02 |
| N Walker |
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For the person enquiring about the Crossan Family
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I'm not sure whether or not there could be a typo in the message re the husband and wife buried in neilston graveyard. My great uncle was Willie Crossan who was married to Annie and lived in Neilston. Willie is survived by one of his brothers, who is now 98. (Walker)
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| 25/07/2009 19:25:27 |
| Murphyz |
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Stewart Family Information
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There are a couple of death notices in the Barrhead News for members of the Stewart family that you are looking for. From Scotlands People I have found census information and marriage information for some of the relatives. Unfortunately James Turnbull Stewart does not seem to have been a confectioner, but everything else seems to tie in with the information you have.
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