Berwickshire MIs

[Jean Jeanie]

I have a faint lead that one of my Deans family moved to Westruther, Berwickshire from Skene Aberdeen.

There is an MI for him. Joseph Deans 1768 - 1837. His wife Janet Brown died 1839.

A contact has given me this info but seems reluctant to supply the details of the MI

So before going down the route of BMD's and censuses for this family, can anyone confirm or deny if this MI shows that Joseph came from Skene?

Best wishes
Jean

[emanday]

Hi Jean,

Is this him from IGI?

JOSEPH DEANS
Christening: MAY 1768 Skene, Aberdeen, Scotland

Parents:
Father: JOHN DEANS Family
Mother: (Margaret) FORBES (Mother's firstname not given in his entry, but is on those of the other possible siblings)

Extracted birth or christening record for the locality listed in the record. The source records are usually arranged chronologically by the birth or christening date.

Source Information:
Batch No.: Dates: Source Call No.: Type: Printout Call No.: Type:
C112384 1750 - 1820 0993360 Film 6902814 Film

And some other children?...

International Genealogical Index / British Isles - 4

1. ALEXANDER DEANS - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Christening: 29 JUN 1751 Skene, Aberdeen, Scotland
2. DEANS - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Christening: 05 OCT 1761 Skene, Aberdeen, Scotland
3. MARY DEANS - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Female Christening: 19 SEP 1765 Skene, Aberdeen, Scotland
4. JOSEPH DEANS - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Christening: MAY 1768 Skene, Aberdeen, Scotland

[Jean Jeanie]

Hi Mary

Yup that's him

I have John b 1749 well documented. He made it easy and remained in Skene. He is in my husband's direct line. Why he doesn't show up when you put in the parents names, I don't know, but if you put in his name and year of birth he turns up!!!

I have not been able to find anything on his siblings, except, perhaps this Joseph who died in Berwickshire.

Best wishes
Jean

[emanday]

He doesn't show up on a parent search if you put his mother's first name in. Only her surname is given for his entry, as I mentioned.

[Terry23]

First time on this site and noticed your posting. Don't know if you ever got the MI for Joseph in Westruther but here it is:

In memory of JOSEPH DEANS who died at Redhall 14/2/1837 aged 73 years also JANET BROWN his widow who died 6/2/1839 aged 75 ELIZABETH LIDGATE wife of JOSEPH DEANS their son who died 1/12/1873 aged 71 years JOSEPH DEANS who died 5/2/1884 aged 84 years

Regards
Terry

[Jean Jeanie]

Hello Terry

A very warm welcome to

Thank you so much for the MI information. I was hoping that it mentioned that he came from Skene, but no such luck. Looks as if it could be him but then who knows

Now that you've found us, why don't you throw some of your brick walls at us

We love a challenge, as you will see if you have a look around the board.

Best wishes
Jean

[Russell]

Hi Terry

Can I echo Jean's welcome to TS. I love it when someone browses various sites and comes across a topic they can respond to right away.

That is the essence of TalkingScot. Helping others find their previous generations and enjoying being of assistance.

Even if you have solved most of your family ties there are many fascinating topics come up on the board which even the experienced genealogist learns something from.

Russell

[Terry23]

Hi to you both,

Glad to help. I'm afraid after 28 years I still have not solved all my family problems. One goes another arrives so I may have brick walls to throw at you!

Best Wishes
Terry