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by apanderson
Mon Feb 25, 2019 10:47 am
Forum: Research Sources
Topic: "Classes" and "Lairs" in cemeteries?
Replies: 6
Views: 1404

Re: "Classes" and "Lairs" in cemeteries?

Just to add my tuppenceworth ...... In Sighthill Cemetery in Glasgow, there are 4 references for each Lair. 1. Section (numerical, Section 1 to Section 14) 2. Class (which in this case is another name for a row and is alphabetical - A - Z) 3. Lair No. (numerical, No. 1 - 1000 etc.) 4. Depth (8 feet ...
by apanderson
Mon Nov 19, 2018 7:12 pm
Forum: Research Sources
Topic: Gravestone Symbols
Replies: 8
Views: 1230

Re: Gravestone Symbols

by apanderson
Wed Sep 13, 2017 9:20 pm
Forum: Cemeteries
Topic: Stirling Old Churchyard location
Replies: 2
Views: 841

Re: Stirling Old Churchyard location

If you look at an aerial or bird's eye view (Google/Bing Maps), the Kirkyard is directly 'behind' the Church or looking at the view, to the left. Marr Cemetery sits 'above' this and is opposite Argyll's Lodging. Valley Cemetery sits to the left of both of them. Snowdon Cemetery is to the far left of...
by apanderson
Mon May 30, 2016 9:44 am
Forum: Working Life
Topic: Millwright in Stirling and Glasgow
Replies: 5
Views: 2996

Re: Millwright in Stirling and Glasgow

The Special Collections department of the Mitchell Library (5th Floor) have Sighthill's Burial Registers on microfilm. It's a hit or a miss whether the pages can be read however - some are so feint that no details can be made out at all. There are a number of reels spanning the years, so providing y...
by apanderson
Thu Feb 25, 2016 1:13 pm
Forum: Armed Forces
Topic: Camelon War Memorial
Replies: 0
Views: 999

Camelon War Memorial

The new Camelon War Memorial, commemorating those who died/were killed in WW1 & WW2 will be unveiled on Saturday 23rd April 2016 at Lock 16, Camelon.

Further programme details will be added shortly.

Anne
by apanderson
Fri Jul 03, 2015 3:08 pm
Forum: Cemeteries
Topic: Falkirk District Cemeteries (Genealogy)
Replies: 1
Views: 745

Falkirk District Cemeteries (Genealogy)

I thought I had read a post on the forum regarding Falkirk Cemeteries Office intimating their intention to start charging £26.00 per search for 'look-ups' within Falkirk District cemeteries? (If this has been posted already, then my apologies for not finding it.) See here: http://www.falkirk.gov.uk/...
by apanderson
Mon Jun 29, 2015 9:10 am
Forum: Scottish People
Topic: RULE, Henry b 1922 falkirk
Replies: 6
Views: 482

Re: RULE, Henry b 1922 falkirk

Loads of 'Rules' buried in Camelon Cemetery but obviously any relationship with the Henry in question is unknown. Possibly once his parents are identified we could get a connection.

(I have a copy of the Internments CD's)

Anne :)
by apanderson
Sat Jun 27, 2015 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's in a name ?
Replies: 5
Views: 742

Re: What's in a name ?

I've come across a few women's first names which made me 'double-take'.

Amongst them are Graham, Nicholas, Mitchell, McGregor and Falconer.

I've lost count of the females called male names with an 'Ina' or 'Ena' stuck of the end (Jamesina, Andrewina etc.,)

Anne
by apanderson
Sat Jun 13, 2015 4:09 pm
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Place of Marriage
Replies: 5
Views: 1234

Re: Place of Marriage

A case of the information being recorded according to the informant's details/knowledge? Those being not correct for one reason or another?

Otherwise - not a clue!

Anne :roll:
by apanderson
Sun May 24, 2015 7:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mitchell Library
Replies: 8
Views: 1148

Re: Mitchell Library

Depends on which department you intend to visit.

Archives and Library - no appointments necessary, but if it's the Registrar's section (BMD's etc.) then you'd be best to book a seat in advance.

Anne :)