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If anyone would like a look up on Scotlands People I have some spare credits. Please ask on thread and not by PM. I've used the site for the first time today so please bare with me if I'm slow. Em

Hi Em you little gem - very kind of you to offer. I would love to be able to find this family on the Scotland 1891 or 1901 census (already got them on the 1881): John Macarthy, head, bc1848 Margaret Macarthy, wife, bc1849 John Macarthy, son, bc1874 Andrew Macarthy, son, bc1879 Malcolm Macarthy, son, bc1881 Catherine Macarthy, dau, bc1883 Margaret Macarthy, dau, bc1886 Robert Macarthy, son, bc 1889 They may have been listed as McCarthy. They were living in Glasgow in 1881 and most of these children were born in Glasgow, Lanark, if that helps. The 1881 census says that both of the John's were born in England. Wife Margaret born Scotland. Just had a thought - it might be easier to search on Robert Macarthy/McCarthy as there are bound to be lots of John's! Very grateful for your help - Leah

Joan - 9 possibles but none for Aberdeen. Do you have a rough age at time of death?

Emma thanks for the offer. i wonder if you can find the marriage of John Dye and Mary Ferguson in Dundee (thinks St. Joseph's RC Church) in 1939, think it was July, not sure though! Can you please help.? Betty Boo.

Betty Boo - the marriages only go up to 1930 I'm affraid - sorry I can't help. Leah - still looking

Hi Emma, I am looking for a marriage around 1886, possibly in the Fife area between William Auchterlon(n)ie and Jane Hogg. I am curious to find out William's parents names. Regards Shona

Thanks anyway Emma. Could you maybe look up the births of the same two people please John Dye born 1914 in August Mary Ferguson born 1914 (think May) not sure though. Both born in Dundee. EMMA COULD YOU ALSO TELL ME IF SCOTLANDS PEOPLE IS AN EASY WEBSITE TO USE AND HOW MUCH IT COSTS PLEASE. I WAS THINKING ABOUT JOINING. WOULD APPRECIATE INFO ON WHAT YOU THINK OF IT. Betty Boo

Joan, I'm sorry I'm not coming up with anything. It's comes up with nine Andrew Taylors for the whole of Scotland for that year. None of the ages tally with your Andrew and none are Aberdeen. Really sorry I couldn't help. Em

Shona, You didn't by any chance mean the district Auchterderran in Fife did you? Is that definately his surname? Em

Hi Emma, Yes that is his name although not sure of the exact spelling but that is how the name is spelt on the census. regards Shona

Shona, I've searched under Jane Hogg and William (all surnames) for Fife, covering all districts and covering all years - and none have come up with a surname remotely like that. I'm really sorry I couldn't help. Em

Thanks anyway Emma perhaps they married elsewhere. Regards Shona

Leah, I've looked under Robert and Catherine for both surname spellings and both the 91 and 01 census and none of them are coming up with the right family members. Really sorry - not having much luck today. Em x

Betty Boo - Births only go up to 1905. If you go to the home page it tells you what records are available. I think it's quite simple to use - first time I've used it today. I bought the minimum credits £6 for 30 - used 2 on myself and I was finished, hence putting them on here. I found what I was looking for straight away but haven't been able to help anyone else unfortunately !! Em

Ah, many thanks for trying Em - I wonder where they were hiding then LOL. Kind regards - Leah

Thank you, this is very kind! I have James GILCHRIST a marine fireman (stoker / toolman) he is 41 in the 1881 (b abt 1839-41) census in Liverpool married to my 2x gt-grandmother. His birthplace is simply given as Scotland but on his marriage certificate he lists his father as: James Gilchrist a shoemaker. James junior was in Liverpool from around 1865 when he married so you may find him in the Scottish 1861 if he wasn't at sea or you might be lucky enough to find his shoemaker father, lol. I tried last year without success but they have now added an earlier census so hopefully you might find him via his father. Thank you for any snippet you may find and for simply taking the time to look ;-)) Regards Val.

Val - nipping for a brew then I'll use the rest of my credits having a look for you - back soon.

Hi Emma, Its me again, just a question, as you come from Yorkshire, can you tell me where Lanchester is, is it Yorkshire? I am looking for a marriage but don't know where Lanchester is! Sorry for all this bother. Betty Boo

Betty Boo - the only Lanchester I know is in County Durham - which borders North Yorkshire. No trouble x

Val, There's 16 James Gilchrist's in the whole of Scotland in 1861 between the ages of 18 and 22 so without a place name to narrow it down it would take 80 credits to search and I'm sorry I've only got 5 left now. Sorry Val, Em x