The Douglas Archives
drysdale connections
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Execution of Drysdale sisters for murder - York 1647
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The first Drysdales in Ireland
Most genealogy databases (including the Douglas Archives) record that the first Irish 'Drysdale' was one Rev. John Drysdale. Birth 1581 County Down, Ireland, Death 1656 Portaferry, County Down - although possibly still living in 1670?After some detailed research, I was unable to find any evidence…
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Drysdale family roots in Clackmannanshire in 15th & 16th Centuries - family tree 7 generations
The attached pdfs give tree and tabular views of known Drysdale families in Scotland in the 15th and 16th Centuries.The source material that supports these names can be seen & downloaded on the Familysearch website in the tree associated with the root person "Mr Drysdale 1410" Tillicoultry ID…
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14-2-1600 William Dryisdaill in Schirdale Parish of Dolour Clackmannan Testament Dative & Inventory
I have a Scotlandspeople image for the Testament of one William Dryisdaill of Dollar dated 1600 which I have had professionally transcribed.There are quite a few Drysdales mentioned in this Testament:His children - William, Symon, Johne, Jonet, Ewffame, Agnes and Cristiane Dryisdaill.Alexander…
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Drysdales & Witchcraft trials in 17th century Scotland
Drysdales & Witchcraft trials in 17th century ScotlandI have found four references: 2 alleged witches (1 probably executed) and 2 witnesses at witchcraft trials, attached pdf gives further details. 1. Ref: The 1649-50 Scottish witch-hunt with particular reference to the synod of Lothian and…
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Possibly the three earliest official 'Drysdale' documents
I have three Drysdale Testaments from the Scotlandspeople website (two from 1546 and one from 1553) they may contain useful genealogical information which is relevant to the origins of the Drysdale Surname or they may be just an inventory of farm tools, chickens, pigs etc and who gets them.I…
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Edinburgh book trade
DRYSDALE, John bookseller in EdinburghEdinburgh 1778Son and only child of John Drysdale shoemaker in Edinburgh. Member of the Edinburgh Bookseller's Society 4 August 1777. Will registered 16 April 1778.EdinTest; Sher. Edinburgh BooksellersDRYSDALE, Thomas bookbinder and…
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love trying to find my ancesters
help if you are able to . please acknowledge . my enthusiasm . getting long in the tooth . do not need sarcasmn just help each other ignore what others do just get on with it all, enjoy what you can do while you can do this searching. age catches up very fast. not being funny just doing what I…
