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Ernest on Friday 12 March 2010 - 17:24:58

I am searching for old photos of KAIMHILL COTTAGES that were on Kaimhill road. They were destroyed in a fire in the eighties. Hope someone can help.

trina on Thursday 04 March 2010 - 20:06:20

Hi i am looking for any info on early tram car routes from Glasgow to Kilbarchan

Jaznjj on Thursday 04 February 2010 - 10:05:33

Just read your note re Family History so will contact local FH Society. However, are you able to tell me about recruitment for the 11th Devonshire Guards (or North Devonshire Regiment) which recruited Richard Bruce 12th February, 1831 supposedly (but not definitely) at Paisley. Any suggestions welcomed. Jennifer

Fiona on Monday 01 February 2010 - 14:13:12

Does anyone remember a jewellers on New Street called Duncan's? If so, what happened to it? Thank you.

tricia1943 on Saturday 30 January 2010 - 18:02:48

tricia1943
looking for information on Ita Newark from Paisley maiden name O'Kane,born 1910.She is the only one of my Mothers sisters i know very little about

Gunny on Saturday 30 January 2010 - 11:13:03

Hi,I am investigating my family Stewarts who farmed Wallace Farm in Johnstone.My greatgreatgrandmother Jane Stewart nee Halbert widow of William Stewart had five children.The eldest my Greatgrandfather Adam Stewart who was a miner and died in Blantyre.I would love to hear from anyone who has any information.

Ambrey on Wednesday 13 January 2010 - 12:50:36

Hello.New to this site. Does anyone know anything about Johnston(e) family William born c1855, father Edward. Both of above left Paisley area c1860-3 to walk to Kidderminster, Worcs. where both were weavers in carpet trade. Cannot find William's birth in any of obvious places or either of them in census 1861.There was a Margaret somewhere in the family, possibly left behind. Any information on them or on possible assistance to go to work in Kidderminster would be gratefully received.

James Strachan on Friday 08 January 2010 - 14:18:22

Message for Murphy re Robert Sutherland, my great-great-grandfather. Email strachanj@gmail.com with what you want to know! James

robert on Friday 08 January 2010 - 10:13:06

Hi Everyone I am new to this forum and live in Australia.I am looking to find if anyone knows what happened to 18 Archer Street ,Bridge of Weir.Is it demolished if so how long ago and what happened to the Campbell family.I have written a letter to the above address but the letter was sent back saying the adress does not exsist.I would be very grateful for any information
Thanks Robert

Rabbac on Wednesday 06 January 2010 - 15:58:47

I was wondering if you could give me any information or direct me to someone who could tell me anything about a stone tower in a field just outside Johnstone, Renfrewshire. Grid Ref is roughly NS 418 635 GB Grid south of White House please.

MarkC on Wednesday 06 January 2010 - 13:01:30

Hello everyone,
I am tryign to find out some details regarding any history of the 1701 Johnstone Air Cadet Squadron. If anyone has any deatisl you could share with me I would be very grateful. I am aiming to try and build up the past history of the local air cadet sqaudron and hope to gain the interest of its young members by allowing them to actively compile some historical records.

Thanks
Mark

Jeni on Sunday 03 January 2010 - 23:22:24

FAO Susan - I have just come across your post. I also have Barbour ancestors, also from Greenock, however, they originally came from West Kilbride, I am sure in the course of my research I came across an Ephraim Barbour, and if I remember correctly, he was a publican. They might be related.
Regards,
J.

lee sutherland on Tuesday 10 November 2009 - 21:15:17

I am looking for the children of Ronald Sutherland son of Albert and Helen Sutherland (nee Lappin). We have lost touch but would like to make contact with them.

Ronnie on Wednesday 28 October 2009 - 11:45:56

looking for pictures and any history for old clydesdale bank now called The Bankhouse Public bar (formerly Sportsters) at number & gilmour Street

susan on Monday 19 October 2009 - 20:02:02

looking for any info on Ephraim Barbour born 1768 possibly Greenock was a ships carpenter on 1841 census. any info before this greatly appreciated. Sue

quietcount on Sunday 13 September 2009 - 18:46:46

I am trying to find out what if anything was on the site that Crookstone Castle now sits on. Up untill 1896?( i think ) this area was part of Renfrewshire. It seens obvious that their must have been a lot of occupation on this site and it seems as though when Christianity took hold in this area all the ancient sites were removed. Is this because the pagan influence these site represented?.

Christine Kerr on Saturday 15 August 2009 - 23:44:57

Hi, I am trying to track down any information about the Adam family who lived at Barnhill and East Walkinshaw farms during the 19th century. Can anyone tell me which estate these farms would have belonged to?

Research on Friday 31 July 2009 - 09:50:36

In response to maryliz query about Scotts Shipyards. I too am looking for information but I have learned that the company had a fire about 1924 so all records were destroyed. I wonder if there was aanother place where company records had to be deposited. Some type of public records office.

Research on Friday 31 July 2009 - 09:31:09

Does anyone have access to trade directories for Greenock for period 1850 to 1857. I would like to know the names of the schools operating in the area for that time so that I can find out where my ancestor John Manners born 1842, went to school.
Thanks

Murphy on Monday 06 July 2009 - 22:58:20

Sutherland Family - Southbar Inchinnan.

Does anyone know where to find information about the Sutherland family who lived in Southbar in Inchinnan in the 1920s. I have some information from Scotlands People, but am looking for background information on Robert Sutherland, how he came by his wealth and when he bought the house from the Alexander trustess. Thanks.

andrew eadie on Thursday 02 July 2009 - 21:25:20

In response to some recent queries.
A book on Renfrewshire's historical sites will shortly be published by Birlinn.
The Forum will look at Bertrand's suggestion regarding more information on the publications.
The Forum meetings will start again in October at 7.30pm in Paisley Museum (1st Oct & 8th Oct). Further details will be put on the website in August.

Honir on Thursday 02 July 2009 - 00:32:28

I am newbie, I am interested in researching old strong points i.e castle / towers / forts on hills and rivers sites around Renfrewshire relative too today's ordnance survey map. Where are the old historical castle sites of Middleton, Elderslie, Walkinshaw, Bishopton castles ?? where are these sites on today's ordnance map today ? Can anyone help me or point me in the right direction. Thanks

Rabbac on Monday 29 June 2009 - 16:14:35

Can anyone give me information regarding 33 Calder Street Lochwinnoch. e.g when it was built etc .. thank you

Bertrand on Friday 12 June 2009 - 18:21:19

hi, would like to see table of contents and excerpts of publications please.

george murray on Wednesday 10 June 2009 - 01:36:55

hi would like to come to your next meeting please email date and time of next meeting

carol mcfadyen on Sunday 07 June 2009 - 18:30:34

Trying to find any info onNeil mcFadyen who usedto writematerial for Sir Harry Lauder he was my grandfather

Edel on Wednesday 27 May 2009 - 19:11:02

Hi I am new to the site. I was trying to contact the Linwood Historical Society but I can not find anything on the net. I have some interesting booklets from The Reid Gear Company Linwood dating back to to the 30's and 40s. There is a name on the booklets - Andrew Mumsford and original workbooks too. I think these are of great importance to the history of Linwood and would like them to be used to show Linwoods history.

Nicola on Wednesday 27 May 2009 - 02:44:43

Does anyone know where I can get a pic of the original Carlibar Primary School?

adele on Tuesday 26 May 2009 - 22:57:52

can anyone give me information on the weighbridge at abercorn street which is now been rurned into flats. i would like to know when it was built and what the building has been used for since the weighbridge was taken awa y as i remember the weighbridges at both there and underwood road as a child and wonder if there are any working ones left

Davey M on Monday 25 May 2009 - 16:52:42

Hello everyone, I have just joined the site. I have a strong interest in the life and works of Robert Tannahill and present illustrated talks, including music and memorabilia on this subject. With the bicentenary of the poet's death next year, I am currently taking bookings for various events. If any group or society is interested in my services, I can be contacted by email at: newtonedgemusic@yahoo.co.uk or telephone: 01560 482604

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