The Douglas Archives
drysdale connections
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George Cochrane Kerr - another noteworthy artist & a descendent in the 'Fife Drysdales' family line
A grandson of Sir William Drysdale of Pittenchar"George Cochrane Kerr was a marine painter in oil and watercolour of coastal and shipping scenes, who lived in London and variously in Kent at Ramsgate, Gillingham and Rochester. His work was exhibited at the Royal Society of Artists Birmingham, the…
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The celebrated Australian Artist Russell Drysdale (1912-1981)
He produced some nice work, this is just a sample:According to wikipedia - George Russell Drysdale was born in Bognor Regis, Sussex, England, to an Anglo-Australian…
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Master Gunner Romeo Drysdale - a 40 year 'cushy number' in Dumbarton Castle?
The Drysdale Memorial - near DumbartonThe memorial inscription adjacent to this heavily weathered gravestone gives some brief details of the life of Master Gunner Romeo Drysdale at Dumbarton Castle, it seems that he had a very pleasant job.Image - Copyright Lairich Rig…
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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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1609 - King's Pardon for William Dryisdaill for the Murder of Patrick Houston
Ref: The Register of the Great Seal of Scotland; v. 07Google translate:At Whitehall 20 Nov 1609.The KING gave letters of release to WILLIAM DRYISDAILL, the servant of [Sir] John Murray of Ettilstoun [Eddleston], Soldier, for his life, for the murder of Patrick Houstoun, committed in April 1609.…
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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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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…
