Hello Helen, what a great site. I noticed you have lots on the Dalserf, do you by any chance have a list of the monumental inscriptions for the Dalserf graveyard, I am interested in any Weirs from the area. And do you know if the Larkhall graveyard has been catalogued yet. Thanks in advance, and have a very happy New Year. Jen
Hello, I appreciate your time in reading this. I'm interested in my ancestry. Andrew Lockhart was married to Mitilda Round Lockhart and came from Wishaw, Scotland to the USA. I'm planning to visit Scotland this summer and would like to visit Wishaw to connect with any possible family relations. Wishaw is near Edinburgh, yes ? Thank You Very much
Hi Helen, Wonderful web site and so much info for "a colonial" who knows next to nothing about beautiful Scotland. In your cemetery inscriptions would you have a Walter Scott? He died prior to 1851, his wife's anme was Agnes. Any Scotts or Neilson names you have would be MUCH appreciated. Most of these names I am researching appear to be from the Dalserf area. Pat Marshall
I am looking for the final resting place of my GGrandfather , George Paterson , died Feb, 17, 1887, Glasgow........ 69 Clyde St. Have no idea where he rests, I need guidance! Ruth????/
Enjoyed your Motherwell pictures. My grandmother, Catherine Jackson is from Motherwell. She was born in 1860 in Tarbert, Argyll and moved to Motherwell. I want to find her family. She had siblings: Alexander, Hugh, Euphemia, Archibald, Elizabeth, Isabella, and Malmmina Jackson. I have an album of Motherwell 1901 Cheri
HI Helen, It is a great thing that you are doing!! You have indeed aroused my interest in the general history of Lanarkshire. I am now interested in what was happening there from 1785 - 1900. I think I will work my family history into the story of the time to explain thieer life and times as well as why they emmigrated from Scotland. I do no there was no love for the English. I referred to my grandmother once as an English woman. I had been taught in school that all who resided in the British Isles were English. (flashback) I can still feel the ringing in my ears as she got my attention with a 12 inch cast iron skillet and infored me that she was a Scottlander and not English. I have that skillet to this day as well as he chamber pot( which is often a topic of conversation among guests. I also have two Quirts or cane type devices that are made of tapered rings with a brass cap and tip. I think They must be masonic. Thank you for your great work Chas Musser ( RAE, Stewart, Davidson , Leiper , Hamilton and Millar) all of Lanark
Helen have enjoyed looking at your site. I am from the Frame family, Dalserf. We understand that it is James, the church officer. I have a list of the Dalserf Clery that I have transposed from a photo we took when in the church in June 1999. Would you like me to send you a copy to include. Kind Regards, Jenny Day
My Russell family left Larkhall in 1887 and came to America and Canada. My Great Grandfather was a cotton bleacher in the mills and his father a carpenter. I am in the process of developing our family tree and I will explore all that is Larkhall in the near future. Thanks for the site.
My Grandmother was Helen Moir(Nee Hamilton) What I have gathered is that, my Moirs came from AlLoa, Stirling and the Perth areas, to Maryhill in Glaasgow where I was born. As the family grew there became 3 Helen Moirs. I dont know for sure but my Grandmother may have come from your area. I have nothing on her at all, before she married my Grandfather who was John Moir. The Moirs have always run a carriers business, with transport, delivering to many businesses. Gordon Moir
MY FATHER,JOHN, WAS BORN IN SPRINGBURN. HE MOVED TO THE U.S. MARRIED CHARLOTTE JANSEN AND RAISED 5 CHILDREN, (MYSEL/DAVID), MARY ANNE, ROBERT, JOHN, AND DEBORAH. JUST WANT TO THANK YOU FOR THE INFORMATION ON MOTHERWELL AREA!! WE STILL HAVE RELATIVES IN THE AREA.
This is a great site Helen and I look forward to coming back often. I am researching my Perrie family who lived in the Lanarkshire area so all your photo's etc are a lot of help, also I am returning to my hometown of Coatbridge after 31yrs in June, so look forward to seeing all the changes you have mentioned.
I spent nearly 25 years trying to find 'LOVAT'. It always made me wonder why I was always returned to 'See Fraser Lord of Lovat' I evntually found it at Beauly in Inverness. The old Lovat castle has been built over by a farm. Just incase others are looking for the home of the family name 'Lovat' Regards Archie Lovatt
Hello Helen, I found your site by browsing the internet looking for Larkhall connections, I notice you mentioned that A helen Archibald is transcribing the Mis for Larkhall, do you know if these will be ready soon, I understand it is a large graveyard, and will they be available via this website, I have relatives there and would like to know if stones still exist. I think your site looks very good and is easy to look around, I will be comming back in the future, can you please let me know about the MiS . thankyou in advance .Harriet
I am a descendant of James Hamilton, elder brother of Alexander Hamilton (US). It is our understanding that their father, also James, came from the Ayrshire area and was either the 4th or 5th son of the Laird. James and Alexander were born on Nevis Island (1650s) to Rachel Fawcett Hamilton and, separately, moved to the US with Alexander becoming noted as the 1st US Treasurer and dying at the hand of Aaron Burr (US Vice President) in a duel. I would be very interested in finding out any information on the elder James and his family in Scotland (all we know is that he was a bit of a failure and we have no trace of him after he abandoned his family).
I am researching FRAMES from Larkhall & would be delighted to be in contact with anyone who is following the same line. George FRAME m Elizabeth HAMILTON in Dalserf. Their son, Andrew, b1775 m Jane(Jean)nee FRAME b before 1780 Their children were: James FRAME; George FRAME m Jean (Jane) STIRLING; Andrew FRAME m Marion ORR; Elisabeth FRAME m James SMELLIE Another branch of my family had William CLARK(E) & Helen FRAME married 1826 in Dalserf. I cannot trace Helen's parents & would be grateful for any info. More recent names which I'm researching in Dalserf area are; SMELLIE; STEEL; BRUCE; MILLAR; MILLER; STOBO; BAXTER; McILQUHAM; DOUGLAS; CLARK
I am researching the Jackson surname from Glasgow Maryhill, Scotland area. Elizabeth Agnes Jackson/McLean, Arthur James Mclean, Elizabeth McLean, Rita Mae Jessica McLean and Jessie Jackson. Thank you Kate
Jennifer Lang