"Hi again Joanne
Another freebie I got from the FindmyPast website:
Best regards "
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"Hi Joanne.
I did a quick search on Find-my-past and got 2 possible hits:
Helen L Douglas born 1911 in Castle Ward (Newcastle, Northumberland)
and in the 1921 Census as Helen Lunsden Douglas in Northumberland
Possibly the years are wrong (too early?)…"
"I am trying to add to the following:Helen Lumsden Douglas was a notable figure in Australia's history. She was born in Newcastle Upon Tyne in England and migrated to Australia as a child. Douglas became known for her involvement in education…"
"Thankyou William for that information. Unfortunately I'm starting from scratch. I am trying to gather some information from an Aunt. Sleuthing sounds like fun.
Regards
Jo"
"Welcome to our community, Joanne.
Although I associate the name Lumsden with Aberdeenshire, I also recall visiting Arden many years ago when it was occupied by the Lumden family. It is not far from where I now live, near Loch Lomond.
However,…"
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- Which Douglas line are you researching? Dates and places help making connections.
- I'm looking to find those with 'Lumsden' Douglas. Am new to family history. My grandmother was Helen Lumsden Douglas and she immigrated as a child to Australia from Newcastle Upon Tyne. Was always told Lumsden was a family name that was used like a middle name. C
- Who is your earliest known Douglas ancestor?
- Helen Lumsden Douglas
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- At 18:42 on December 26, 2024,
Ronald Drysdale said…
Hi again Joanne
Another freebie I got from the FindmyPast website:
Best regards
- At 17:43 on December 26, 2024,
Hi Joanne.
I did a quick search on Find-my-past and got 2 possible hits:
Helen L Douglas born 1911 in Castle Ward (Newcastle, Northumberland)
and in the 1921 Census as Helen Lunsden Douglas in Northumberland
Possibly the years are wrong (too early?) for your Grandmother
Best regards
- At 14:14 on December 26, 2024,
William Douglas said…
I am trying to add to the following:
Helen Lumsden Douglas was a notable figure in Australia's history. She was born in Newcastle Upon Tyne in England and migrated to Australia as a child. Douglas became known for her involvement in education and her contributions to social work in Australia. She was instrumental in advocating for improved education and social welfare policies, particularly for women and children. Her dedication and efforts left a lasting impact on Australian society.Any contributions?
- At 14:05 on January 19, 2024,
- Thankyou William for that information. Unfortunately I'm starting from scratch. I am trying to gather some information from an Aunt. Sleuthing sounds like fun.
Regards
Jo
- At 20:37 on December 29, 2023,
Welcome to our community, Joanne.
Although I associate the name Lumsden with Aberdeenshire, I also recall visiting Arden many years ago when it was occupied by the Lumden family. It is not far from where I now live, near Loch Lomond.
However, I wonder if this connection has something to do with Blanerne, where I stayed even more years ago. Blenerne, as it was known, was a Douglas property.
1607: David Lumsden of Blenerne and Lumsden sold the lands of Blenerne to Archibald Douglas, Esq. Of Tofts.
20th November 1609: att which time Pentland was wodfet to Archibald Douglas of Toftis in liferent, and to his fone in fie under reverfionNewcastle was used by Scots as a port of embarkation, so, although there are Lumsdens in that city, that is no guarantee that your family lived there.
Can you add any dates and events to the detail that you provided? It might help others link up with your family. There are some good sleuthers here!
Yours aye,
William
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