In
the 1861 Census my Johnston family are listed as living in the
Carnbroe Square area of Holytown in Bothwell. I believe that this area
was eventually demolished and is now the site of a housing
development. Can anyone tell me a little more about Carnbroe
Square and where it is located? Daniel Kerr dannyk@shoal.net.au
Has
anyone any photographs of 2nd Airdrie Boys Brigade around 1947/1948 -
my father James Meldrum was a Lieutenant and I would love copies of
any
photographs thanks Maz STEWLAN1@aol.com
What
is "Grossetmuirhead"? Is it a family name or is it the name
of a house? Peter van der Krogt, peter@maphist.nl
I
am trying to find out where "Browns land" was situated
in Old Monkland. Can anyone help? Alec O'Donnell aoceltic@ihug.co.nz
In
the 1881 Census - Alexander Tait and his wife Mary Connelly were
living at the Neilsons Land in Old Monkland. Both were born in
Ireland. Would it be possible to establish when and from where they
arrived in Scotland. Can anyone help? Gwyn. margwyn@tinyonline.co.uk
Does
anyone have any information on Anderson Turner "Scottish Deerfoot"
born
Shotts 1838 and died Pollokshaws 1919 - may have been something to do
with an annual race at Carnwath area. Other names in
Monklands are - McLeaver, McLaver, McLiver; Elder, Gibson, Turner,
McFarlane Marion Lanham , Sussex stewlan1@aol.com
My
father James Meldrum was a lieutenant in the 7th Airdrie Boys Brigade
C 1947/1948. I would love to see or have copies of any
photographs around this period. .Marion stewlan1@aol.com
Anyone
know if there is a Shotts Local History Group? stewlan1@aol.com
Could
anyone tell me which mine or mines would have employed a resident of
Bellshill from around 1892 to 1914? Needless to say it would
have been within walking distance of home (now ~150 Clydesdale Road).
I know that the name of the local pub was "The Cage"!
A few years ago, I met the owners of the re-named pub,
(Samoyed?) and had a wee draft in honour of the miners. TIA, Elizabeth
Dods elizd77@home.com
Toronto
Can
anyone help Beverley?? Hi John, I was given your name as
someone who may know the answer to my question. I would like to
know what McQueen's Buildings are or were. My GG Aunt was married
there in 1876, her name was Wilhelmina McQueen. Her home was listed as
McPhersons Land Coatbridge. I would appreciate any information on
these two places. Thanks, Beverley (Canada) bev@monklands.co.uk
I
am trying to research the various "Lands" in the Monklands
area. If you were born in one or know of one and its location -
drop me an e-mail - Many thanks in advance! john@monklands.co.uk
Wonder
if you can help me.... how do I find out which regiment my grand-
father served in and any details of his army record ? I think he
was in the
H.L.I. He enlisted in 1914 (straight out the Swan Tavern in Chapelhall
and
into the recruiting office). Thank you, Elizabeth Reid. Sydney.
ex Baillieston. Elizabeth Reid elizabethr58@hotmail.com
Hi
John, My great grandfather was born at Garden Square, New
Monkland in 1869. Is this the same Garden Square that is on the 1878
map of Airdrie? Was Airdrie called New Monkland in those days? Thank
you. Jean Campbell, Southern California
Hi
John My husband's grandmother was Margaret Taylor Black who was born
in Airdrie, Lanarkshire. His family is interested in tracing her
family back to it's clan association. According to the sept lists that
I have searched the
Black name could be linked to three separate clans -- but which?? It's
either Lamont, MacGregor or Maclean. Any ideas or information would be
appreciated. Tina M. Fox tfox@mwmicro.com
Hello.
Can any one help? I am researching a painting -It is entitled
"The Minister's Fiorde" It is a painting of a minister
on a horse crossing a river. In the background you can see a waterfall
and a church on a hill. It appears to have been painted in
the 1800's in Motherwell or nearby. I am trying to get any
information on the artist or the place depicted.
Steve Lyons SLyons6974@aol.com Click
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Painting
Does
anyone know the origins of the name for Muirmadkin in Bellshill?
My family name is Matkin with variations of Madkin, Madkins, Matkins,
etc. and I wondered if there might be a connection to this area.
Thanks.Cindy Stiene
cstiene@hiwaay.net
RAWYARDS
Found your site on the internet whilst looking for some history on my
old family home. I was brought up in Airdrie and went to Chapelside
primary then onto the Academy, I beleive the rector was called
Henderson. I lived with my grandparents at Rawyards Farm which on the
death of my grandfather was demolished by Boots Chemists who were in
fact the landlords, this was a purely financial move by Boots to save
on taxes, a shame really but such is life. I would be interested to
find out any earlier history on the farm and its original occupants
who were I beleive called Woods. As a matter of local interest my
grandfather was quite a pioneer for his time and was featured in the
local press in jan 63 for being the first farmer in Scotland to
introduce the breed of Charlois calf. This was a bold and dramatic
risk at that time. My grandmother who is now nearly 90 still lives in
Airdrie but is in poor health. Any knowledge or interesting fact would
be appreciated. Hamish D.Cole pi@btclick.com
