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chezem, … Sara Nedderman18

Mar 19

Captain William James Greig and the Fanning Islands

Hi all, I see this conversation took place a few years ago, but I'm hoping to connect with other

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Captain William James Greig and the Fanning Islands

Hi all, I see this conversation took place a few years ago, but I'm hoping to connect with other

Mar 19

Marcus Hazel-McGown, … alexandra watson5

Jan 26

Dreghorn - Early history

https://theurbanprehistorian.wordpress.com/2018/03/02/what-happens-when-the-polluter-cant-pay-the-sad

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Dreghorn - Early history

https://theurbanprehistorian.wordpress.com/2018/03/02/what-happens-when-the-polluter-cant-pay-the-sad

Jan 26

Bob Wilesmith, Ed Brumby3

Jan 8

James Ralston Esq Lowerhill Kilmarnock

Sorry for the delayed reply we have been subjected to the worst bush fires I have ever seen or been

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James Ralston Esq Lowerhill Kilmarnock

Sorry for the delayed reply we have been subjected to the worst bush fires I have ever seen or been

Jan 8

Rosemary Young, … Hea Upfi9

Jan 6

Early Victorian Grandfather Clock by Hugh Miller of Stewarton

Glad to be of assistance Heather. Please keep me updated of any developments. Thanks Cheers Rosemary

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Early Victorian Grandfather Clock by Hugh Miller of Stewarton

Glad to be of assistance Heather. Please keep me updated of any developments. Thanks Cheers Rosemary

Jan 6

Alison Chalmers

Jan 2

Mauchline Cemetery

Does anyone know anything about the Hungarian grave in Mauchline Cemetery, Barskimming Road? It reads

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Mauchline Cemetery

Does anyone know anything about the Hungarian grave in Mauchline Cemetery, Barskimming Road? It reads

Jan 2

11/11/23

Researching Robert Ralston b 1798 Ayr

Son of Robert Ralston and Janet Eaten or Eaton Shipbuilder younger sibling of Susan/Susanna b 1795.

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Researching Robert Ralston b 1798 Ayr

Son of Robert Ralston and Janet Eaten or Eaton Shipbuilder younger sibling of Susan/Susanna b 1795.

11/11/23

Alison Chalmers, Julie Walton4

10/29/23

Failford Almshouse and quarrymen cottages

Many thanks Julie On Fri, 27 Oct 2023, 12:33 'Julie Walton' via Ayrshire History, <

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Failford Almshouse and quarrymen cottages

Many thanks Julie On Fri, 27 Oct 2023, 12:33 'Julie Walton' via Ayrshire History, <

10/29/23

Scott Stewart, KayM5

10/27/23

24 Peesweep Row

Got overexcited earlier and posted wrong Robert Stewart! You can contact me info at

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24 Peesweep Row

Got overexcited earlier and posted wrong Robert Stewart! You can contact me info at

10/27/23

10/26/23

Re: [Ayrshire History] Digest for ayrshirehistory@googlegroups.com - 2 updates in 2 topics

On Thu, 26 Oct 2023 at 05:40, <ayrshir...@googlegroups.com> wrote: ayrshirehistory@

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Re: [Ayrshire History] Digest for ayrshirehistory@googlegroups.com - 2 updates in 2 topics

On Thu, 26 Oct 2023 at 05:40, <ayrshir...@googlegroups.com> wrote: ayrshirehistory@

10/26/23

rhona scally, Lindsey2

10/25/23

Looked after children

Thank you! I am finishing a project, deadline tomorrow so will sort pics etc after that. Funnily

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Looked after children

Thank you! I am finishing a project, deadline tomorrow so will sort pics etc after that. Funnily

10/25/23

10/25/23

Re: [Ayrshire History] Digest for ayrshirehistory@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic

Hi Rhona, Can't help with "looked after children" apart from the fact that there was no

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Re: [Ayrshire History] Digest for ayrshirehistory@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic

Hi Rhona, Can't help with "looked after children" apart from the fact that there was no

10/25/23

Stephen R, … Lindsey Cadbury16

10/23/23

St Andrews Home, Millport

Sorry I should have said the dates my grandparents (George and Marjorie Summers, nee Cameron) lived

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St Andrews Home, Millport

Sorry I should have said the dates my grandparents (George and Marjorie Summers, nee Cameron) lived

10/23/23

Sheena Harling, … William Thomson3

10/23/23

Re: [Ayrshire History] Digest for ayrshirehistory@googlegroups.com - 4 updates in 1 topic

Hi, can someone in admin please remove me from this mailing list? i have tried the unsubscribe button

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Re: [Ayrshire History] Digest for ayrshirehistory@googlegroups.com - 4 updates in 1 topic

Hi, can someone in admin please remove me from this mailing list? i have tried the unsubscribe button

10/23/23

3Dscotland, … H Dods11

10/20/23

Stereoscopic views of Ayrshire - information requested

Thanks for correct information. Sent from Mail for Windows From: Lorraine Holmes Sent: 19 October

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Stereoscopic views of Ayrshire - information requested

Thanks for correct information. Sent from Mail for Windows From: Lorraine Holmes Sent: 19 October

10/20/23

12/2/22

Any information on Ironwork Square Galston

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Any information on Ironwork Square Galston

12/2/22

Derek Thom, w.dods4

4/26/22

Re: Jean F Stoddart Barbieston: The Story of an Ayrshire Hamlet.

Hi, I was interested in the Thom connection in our family, more recent times. In the 50s Dad was

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Re: Jean F Stoddart Barbieston: The Story of an Ayrshire Hamlet.

Hi, I was interested in the Thom connection in our family, more recent times. In the 50s Dad was

4/26/22

3/2/22

Annbank Cooperative store 1920

Hi . A long shot but I have been researching my family tree and I have found that my Grandfather

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Annbank Cooperative store 1920

Hi . A long shot but I have been researching my family tree and I have found that my Grandfather

3/2/22

finge...@googlemail.com, … Murray Gemmell6

1/20/22

St. Andrew's Home, Millport

Yours was the only response. My family all originated from the Gemmell family that settled in

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St. Andrew's Home, Millport

Yours was the only response. My family all originated from the Gemmell family that settled in

1/20/22

6/2/21

Researching surnames Patersons, Mcronalds in Troon area

Hi I am researching my Paterson family and Mcronald line who lived in Troon and surrounding areas.

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Researching surnames Patersons, Mcronalds in Troon area

Hi I am researching my Paterson family and Mcronald line who lived in Troon and surrounding areas.

6/2/21

Jackie McGee, David Torbit2

4/9/21

Mansfield Road, Prestwick

Having searched historical maps back to 1890 it seems all the houses built on Mansefield road are

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Mansfield Road, Prestwick

Having searched historical maps back to 1890 it seems all the houses built on Mansefield road are

4/9/21

4/8/21

Summerfield Cottages Ayr

Does anyone have any photographs of the original Summerfield Cottage(s) Monument Road Ayr? My great

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Summerfield Cottages Ayr

Does anyone have any photographs of the original Summerfield Cottage(s) Monument Road Ayr? My great

4/8/21

Scott Stewart, … Rob Nielsen3

4/7/21

20210406-Ancestor Hunt!

I have a third great grandfather Thomas Alexander born 1821 Ireland , died dec 3, 1868 Dalry Lived

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20210406-Ancestor Hunt!

I have a third great grandfather Thomas Alexander born 1821 Ireland , died dec 3, 1868 Dalry Lived

4/7/21

4/6/21

St Andrew’s home Cumbrae

Looking to find any way of accessing staff and/ or patent names for this long closed ( 1953) TB

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St Andrew’s home Cumbrae

Looking to find any way of accessing staff and/ or patent names for this long closed ( 1953) TB

4/6/21

kwn...@gmail.com

3/16/21

Golf from the Salt Pans

Hi Iain, Like you, I would love to find bragging rights to golf being played in Prestwick before

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Golf from the Salt Pans

Hi Iain, Like you, I would love to find bragging rights to golf being played in Prestwick before

3/16/21

Shaun Dowse, … Iain Tulloch4

3/13/21

The Orchards of Kilwinning

Sorry I can't help Shaun,but good luck -I wonder if anyone can help me. I am very interested in

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The Orchards of Kilwinning

Sorry I can't help Shaun,but good luck -I wonder if anyone can help me. I am very interested in

3/13/21

2/16/21

Seeking information about Jane Wallace, died 1732 aged 60 at Coylton

Hi, I just noticed a "typo" in my email The son of Jane Wallace buried in the Coylton

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Seeking information about Jane Wallace, died 1732 aged 60 at Coylton

Hi, I just noticed a "typo" in my email The son of Jane Wallace buried in the Coylton

2/16/21

2/7/21

Re: [Ayrshire History] Digest for ayrshirehistory@googlegroups.com - 4 updates in 1 topic

Hi Might be worth having a look at my website www.ayrshireroots.com The section on the Towns and

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Re: [Ayrshire History] Digest for ayrshirehistory@googlegroups.com - 4 updates in 1 topic

Hi Might be worth having a look at my website www.ayrshireroots.com The section on the Towns and

2/7/21

Colin Affleck, … Angela Torrance5

2/7/21

Barony of Auchinleck

Hi I'm from Auchinleck by birth.Its great to hear all this,there would have been a wealth of

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Barony of Auchinleck

Hi I'm from Auchinleck by birth.Its great to hear all this,there would have been a wealth of

2/7/21

1/19/21

Dating a Publication

Hello, I'm currently doing some research and have a copy of "SCENES LIKE THESE",

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Dating a Publication

Hello, I'm currently doing some research and have a copy of "SCENES LIKE THESE",

1/19/21

Galen Fries, … Bruce McDowall4

12/31/20

Chirmorrie Farm

Wow, Perfect!! Bruce and Michael thank you both very much for the help! Sent from Yahoo Mail on

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Chirmorrie Farm

Wow, Perfect!! Bruce and Michael thank you both very much for the help! Sent from Yahoo Mail on

12/31/20

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