Where would he be buried?.....

[janetgh]

My ggggreatgrandfather was born (in 1726) on a farm named Glassgreen near Elgin. I am looking for the burial site of his parents. Would they have been buried on the farm? I would write the proper authorities but have no idea in what parish this farm is located. Can someone please give me some guidance in this matter?

[LesleyB]

Hi Janetgh
..and a warm welcome to Talking Scot

I found this reference to Glassgreen
http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/190574

and according to:
http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/MO ... 1054581200

Glassgreen is a farm outside New Elgin, situated between the road to Birnie and the A941 to Rothes.

It should fall into Elgin Parish, I would guess. I doubt that your ancestors would have been buried on the farm - more likely at the nearest churchyard or another churchyard within the area with which they had a connection. You could try this website:
www.mbgrg.org

Also , the pages for Moray Council give a list of burial grounds in the area - bear in mind these will be ones in use in present day. Some older, now disused ones may not be listed.
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/table_39980.html
you could maybe try contacting them, athough sometimes these departments only deal with more recent burials, but they may be able to point you in the right direction.

best wishes
Lesley

[LesleyB]

If you go to:
http://www.old-maps.co.uk/
and type the following coordinates you will see Grassgreen on a map from 1873-4. It is south of New Elgin, which is south of the City of Elgin.
Grid Ref: 321974,860729

Best wishes
Lesley

[janetgh]

LesleyB,

Thank you so much for the wonderful information! I am following up on your leads. Thanks again,
Janet

[LesleyB]

Hi Janet
Good luck with it - hope you find them. Maybe also have a read of :
http://talkingscot.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4556

Best wishes
Lesley