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The subject matter of the Ayrshire History Group is the history of the county and its people, and the local history of its parishes, towns and villages. It replaces the Research Postings section of the Ayrshire History website (www.ayrshirehistory.org.uk).
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Fullarton area of Irvine, Ayrshire
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Can anyone tell me about the Fullarton area of Irvine? It was south of the
river and part of Dundonald Parish.
In the 1841 and 51 censuses I have found addresses of various people at
Boat Stabs, Guthres and Quay. It seems that they might be the same place,
or close to each other, but the names have dropped out of use by 1881.... more »
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memorial stone in Montgreenan woods
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Does anyone know anything about the memorial stone near the ruins of
Montgreenan Castle dedicated to Corporal John Smith, Company B, 10th
Ohio Volunteers, died 25/11/1863 at Chattanooga. I assume Corporal
Smith was a local man who had emigrated to Ohio and died in the battle
of Chattanooga during the American Civil War. The memorial stone has... more »
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David Black and Jannett (Wasson-Wason-Watson) Black
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They emigrated from Scotland in 1860, but whether to Canada or US I
cant find a record. They settled in Amboy, Oswego, New york near the
Wasson family that had come here previous. I believe Davids parents
were Andrew Black and Isabel Wood of Old and New Cumnock. David and
Jannett (or Jannett) were from Barr and Dailly. Can anyone help me... more »
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Pitt No 3
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Hi I am new to this forum, My Grandfather and Great Grandfather both worked in a coal mine in or about Annbank from 1880-1920. They lived in Stair. I am looking for information about this mine known as No 3 Pitt.
I am writting a book on the history of a coal mine in New Zealand and would like to know more of his work before he came to NZ.... more »
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Kirkconnel, St Conal's Church Raven
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I know that Kirkconnel lies just inside the Dumfries and Galloway are
but the fact this it's so close I'm hoping that you will all give me
some leeway, plus I am an Ayrshire boy.
The reason for the post is I was at the ruins of St Conal's Church
after having walked over the old road from Muirkirk. In the old church... more »
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Mineral line. Oswald's Bridge
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I am a regular visitor to Ayrshire, especially the Coylton area, where my wife has family. We were walking part of the River Ayr Way at Easter. Can anyone enlighten me as to the history of what appears to be a possibly narrow-guage mineral line running from the woodland west of Oaklea at NS386228 (did it go any further south?), through Cutting Wood to the one-time viaduct across the river at Pheasant Nook, NS400234 (presumably linked to the sandstone quarry just to the east of the viaduct). And was the 'rusty' burn from Mossblown (draining old coal workings?) that is now culverted past the quarry part of the same enterprise? Any information gratefully received.... more »
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Maps Link
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Try this simple link to the National Library of Scotland [link] Tried and tested this time! Sheena
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Maps
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Re Scottish maps, try [link] Go to Digital Sources, then maps of Scotland. There are town plans as well. The National Library of Scotland has a wide range of digitised maps, free to view and download from the earliest maps in the 16thC onwards. Hope this helps Sheena
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Mills in Dundonald Parish
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Hi Can anyone give me details of Leith's Mill, now a farm called Lavemill, or Scullochmill in Dundonald Parish? Scullochmill was the centre of smuggling activity in the 18th century and was situated near Loans. It was owned, or rented, by a Dunlop family to which I am trying to find a connection. Sheenash... more »
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check this
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I have been trying to figure understand this program and where to reply. I have ancestors in Galston, Ayrshire. I don't know where High Street is. I do have some info on Galston and Sorn. jeanbu...@gmail.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Fraser Agnew To: ayrshirehistory@googlegroups.c om... more »
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