Home > Memories >

Dunsmuir ancestry research

by Hilary Parkinson 23 Oct 2009
Hilary Parkinson says:

My husband is trying to trace his mother's side of the family. Although they lived in New Brighton, and later on Anglesey, they appear to come from Dalry. His mother's maiden name was Dunsmuir. We are interested in finding out anything about the region / family! His grandfather, Allan Dunsmuir, was born in 1879 to James Dunsmuir and his wife, Janet (nee Watson). They lived at what appears to be Blair Stables, Dalry. Sadly he was adopted at 1 by his aunt, Jeanie Watson and husband Robert, after his mother's death. They lived in Smith St. according to 1881 census. His father, James Dunsmuir, remarried and had a son, Robert. We have tried to search for the marriage of James and Janet in the parish records but to no avail (via PC). We are interested in hearing about a local mine as James had been an oversman(whatever that meant). His father, Allan Dunsmuir, (married to Catherine, nee Barclays) was a coal miner.

We feel we will have to visit Dalry and try and search the parish records to see if we can search further back or find more info about the family. If anyone can help, please email h.parkinson28@ntlworld.com

Many thanks


Have your say...

Add your own comment

Add

You need to be logged in to add memories & pictures. If you haven't already, it's quick & easy to Sign up.

Sorry, there were some problems with your request

Please check that the email address you are using is the same one that you signed up with. If you have forgotten your password we can send you a reminder.

Sign In
  4. Forgotten Password?

Sorry, there were some problems with your request

Please check that the email address you are using is the same one that you signed up with.

Password reminder

  1. Type the email address that you signed up with below and we’ll send your password to you.

  4. <<Return to Login

Your password has been sent to email

Please check your email account.

<<Return to Login

Contribute

  1. By posting on s1dalry you’re agreeing to abide by our Posting Policy. Your email address won’t be displayed to the public.

  1. Here's your chance to make sure your contribution is exactly as you'd like it.

  3. Your photo will be uploaded when you click 'Send it'

    >Your photo will be uploaded when you click 'Send it'

    Your photo and Video will be uploaded when you click 'Send it'

  4. By clicking 'send it' you’re agreeing to abide by our Posting Policy.

Memories, Nostalgia & History

History doesn't have to be in black & white

Your memory of a local character or a school photo from the last ten years can be just as interesting as wars and Victorians.

Add

You need to be logged in to add memories & pictures. If you haven't already, it's quick & easy to Sign up.

Sorry, there were some problems with your request

Please check that the email address you are using is the same one that you signed up with. If you have forgotten your password we can send you a reminder.

Sign In
  4. Forgotten Password?

Sorry, there were some problems with your request

Please check that the email address you are using is the same one that you signed up with.

Password reminder

  1. Type the email address that you signed up with below and we’ll send your password to you.

  4. <<Return to Login

Your password has been sent to email

Please check your email account.

<<Return to Login

Contribute

  1. Write as much or as little as you like. Sometimes just a picture says it all, although please give enough detail for people to know what it is.

    Posting Tips

  4. If your contribution is about a specific location, please enter the nearest postcode (if known)

  1. Here's your chance to make sure your contribution is exactly as you'd like it.

  3. Your photo will be uploaded when you click 'Send it'

    >Your photo will be uploaded when you click 'Send it'

    Your photo and Video will be uploaded when you click 'Send it'

  4. By clicking 'send it' you’re agreeing to abide by our Posting Policy.

More dalry Memories