Forum: Edinburgh

"After Banns, according to the Friend of the (something something) Church...." Does anyone have any idea what the name of this church could be? Its apparently in or near South Leith.

I'm looking for information on these people. Alfred Coates was married to Sebina McGovern in 1922 at St Michaels Parish Church Edinburgh and a witness at their wedding was a D Minchella. At this time they lived at 228 Gorgie Road Edinburgh. Alfred Coates was in the Royal Navy and later in the...

I'd be very grateful if someone could find any or all of these three brothers in Edinburgh in 1901: They are William Taylor MacGregor, born 1869, Rankine Forrest MacGregor, born 1876 and Patrick Watson MacGregor, born 1878 I only have these three up to 1881 when they were...

I would appreciate some help deciphering an address on a 1862 marriage registration please. The wedding took place in the parish of Luss, and I have managed to work out the bride's residence. The groom worked and lived in Edinburgh: it looks like 47 Judie's Place, St Stephens. I looked at a map of...

Hi Is their anyone that can help me please.. I need to find out about something that was reported in Edinburgh newspapers about 1972 or there abouts where would I start looking.... Thanks Sandy

JAMES SMITH was the principal of Edinburgh University in 1732 can anyone tell me how I can find out more about him?

I have found a marriage for David Reid and margaret Reid in Ratho in 1774. would it be possible for anybody to look up the children of this couple please. Also ,is Ratho near to Edinburgh. Thanks lynne

my 5x great grandparents were David Reid and Gray Davidson who were married in South Leith in1798. They had 6 daughters. I have family information about the Davidson family but so far have been unable to be certain of marrying Gray to the correct David Reid, there seems to be so many with that...

Hi, I am looking for the birth of Jessica for a friend and I do not know where to look. Jessica married Louis Simmons c1909 in Elham,Kent. He says she was born in Edinburgh. I have looked on the free sites but nothing. I am hoping to buy a subscription to a paid site, any suggestions...

Looking for more info on G-g grandfather - Captain William Scott. Apparently he was a master mariner and Trinity House Pilot and although born in Glasgow area, lived most of his life in Leith. Married Mary Lawrence(born Edinburgh). There were three children, William, Mary Lawrence Scott and...

I am looking for any information relating to David Reid and his wife Isabella Paterson they were married on the 24 MAY 1827 Saint Cuthberts, Midlothian, Scotland. Also looking for any information relating to Andrew Hamilton and his wife Janet Arthur, they were married on the 5 APR 1823 Mid...

Hi, I am trying to find information on John Munro born abt 1828, it might have been in Edinburgh but I don't know. He married Isabella Fisher born around 1830 in St Cuthberts in Edinburgh. Any information would be great.

:confused: This couple married 22.4.1867. She was born Elizabeth Jackson 1827 Westmill, Herts. He was aged 38 son of Robert Christie & Agnes Whitehead, born Roxburgh. Robert & Agnes were married 19.1.1827 Kelso, Roxburgh. I found William & Elizabeth in 1871, 44 Bistro Street with sons Robert...

Hi all Looking for any information on Hugh McEwen born Edinburgh 1821. he married Agnes Johnstone in 1843 in Shap Westmorland. Thanks for any help. Cheers Neal Shaw Ontario Canada

My mother`s maiden name is Margaret Duncan born 1887 in GlasgowHer father was Thomas Duncan born 1842Blackburn Midlothian His father was George Duncan born 1797in Leith His father was Robert Duncan. He died before 1862. He was married to Mary McLaren or McLasen. Can anyone help me find Robert...

I am looking for the birth and or death of a Nan Knowles. She may have been called Annie/Ann. She was born, I believe in 1901 to Edward Herrick Knowles and Lilian Theodora Titheradge. She died around 1905 and was buried in Edinburgh according to a gravestone in Australia. Any help on this would be...

Is there a 1901 census for Edinburgh? If so does anyone have it? I am searching for an Edward Herrick Knowles who was at medical school. He was born in Australia in 1872. Thanks Jen

Does anyone go to the GRO in Edinburgh. They have the burial registers for Alyth and Couper -Angus. I am loolking for a burial of Charles Mckenzie at Alyth 1850 -1855. He was born about 1780. His wife jean died 1860 and is buried at the Alyth Churchyard. Any Mckenzie buried at Alyth would be...

Hi I`m a Newbie, and I was hoping all you lovely people out there could help me with a brick wall. My G.G.Grandfather Thomas Sanson baptised Cockburnspath 23 Feb 1807 in Secession Church. Wife Katie/Catherine Kennedy born Colmonnoll Ayrshire Circa 1816. They were married in ? Possibly...