Re: William Drysdale 1748-1815 - we have that he was born in Belville so that's helpful to know that was a name of a farm as we couldn't find a town of that name! But we have that he died in Great Tosson.
About our version of the 1503 incident, I've transcribed it from the hand-written text - I'll send you a message about it soon, as I'm concerned about possible errors and don't want to post until I've better verified it.
Very grateful for your work! I just joined this group days ago and am stunned how helpful you have been! I have a lot more info to add to the familysearch.org site, I just put in the minimal. My uncle had done a fair amount of work on our family tree back 50 years ago that I can enter and these documents you keep finding are thrilling to see! One thing, however, is my family was fairly convinced of the Douglas connection via the 1503 incident. I've read the debate about it in the link you posted and realize that there could be errors that have crept into the account over the past 500 years. Our version has a few differences (the Johnstone residence was called "Ewe Hill" rather than "Greenston(e) Hill" for example). So I am hopeful to find that family connection to the brothers Thomas, William and James "Drysdale" (Douglas).
OK, getting confused! 1. For James Drysdale, on your chart, the marriage date 1745 is AFTER the death date 1727
2. Adding my info on familysearch.org is a bit of a challenge. For example, I can't edit once I've entered (or the editing is limited... I've entered two of me and can't delete one or I'm trying to correct a name (Margaret Drysdale not Beech until after she was married). Also, suggestions came up from other people's info which was connected but with your recent info that you've added, I can't seem to hook up to it.
OMG - this is incredible info!! How can I thank you? Very exciting... I'm just thrilled! I never expected that this info would be available... So eager to look at everything, thank you!
Thank you Ronald Drysdale for the warm welcome and the links to fascinating information!
Answer to your question of my earliest known Drysdale ancestor - My great x4 grandfather was William Drysdale (1748-1815). He had two brothers, John & Alexander. He married Barbara Walker. We know his (Drysdale) father lived in Dunbar & Innerwick, but don't have a first name or date of birth/death for him.
Thanks, Ron. John was settled in Washington County, TN by 1800 (tax lists), and his father, Alexander, deceased in Surry County, NC in 1806, so I doubt these were the same Douglasses. Your follow-up is appreciated, nevertheless.
P.S. I should have noted that some photos of John’s pension records and Alexander’s LW&T are included in the photos section of his daughter’s linked Find a Grave Memorial.
Thanks for getting in touch! My John Douglass (1764-1842) was a documented veteran of the Revolutionary War, at age 16. The LW&T of his father, Alexander, drafted in 1800, was recorded in Surry County, in 1806.
Hi Ronald. The marriage to John Lovell is definately my grandmother. The other may well be her as well. I'm not sure if her birth year or what year she came to Australia.
The more information you can give about the people you mention, the more chance there is of someone else connecting with your family.
Dates and places of births, deaths and marriages all help to place families.
Professions also help.
'My great-grandmother mother was a Douglas from Montrose' does not give many clues to follow up! But a bit of flesh on the bones makes further research possible. But if we are told who she married, what his profession was and where the children were baptised, then we can get to work.
Maybe it is time to update the information in your profile?
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Re: William Drysdale 1748-1815 - we have that he was born in Belville so that's helpful to know that was a name of a farm as we couldn't find a town of that name! But we have that he died in Great Tosson.
About our version of the 1503 incident, I've transcribed it from the hand-written text - I'll send you a message about it soon, as I'm concerned about possible errors and don't want to post until I've better verified it.
Well I'm the fortunate beneficiary of all your hard work Ronald!! Deeply grateful, thank you.
I'm trying to squeeze a few minutes in here and there to keep up with all the info... just fascinating!
Very grateful for your work! I just joined this group days ago and am stunned how helpful you have been! I have a lot more info to add to the familysearch.org site, I just put in the minimal. My uncle had done a fair amount of work on our family tree back 50 years ago that I can enter and these documents you keep finding are thrilling to see! One thing, however, is my family was fairly convinced of the Douglas connection via the 1503 incident. I've read the debate about it in the link you posted and realize that there could be errors that have crept into the account over the past 500 years. Our version has a few differences (the Johnstone residence was called "Ewe Hill" rather than "Greenston(e) Hill" for example). So I am hopeful to find that family connection to the brothers Thomas, William and James "Drysdale" (Douglas).
OK, getting confused!
1. For James Drysdale, on your chart, the marriage date 1745 is AFTER the death date 1727
2. Adding my info on familysearch.org is a bit of a challenge. For example, I can't edit once I've entered (or the editing is limited... I've entered two of me and can't delete one or I'm trying to correct a name (Margaret Drysdale not Beech until after she was married). Also, suggestions came up from other people's info which was connected but with your recent info that you've added, I can't seem to hook up to it.
OMG - this is incredible info!! How can I thank you? Very exciting... I'm just thrilled! I never expected that this info would be available... So eager to look at everything, thank you!
Thank you Ronald Drysdale for the warm welcome and the links to fascinating information!
Answer to your question of my earliest known Drysdale ancestor - My great x4 grandfather was William Drysdale (1748-1815). He had two brothers, John & Alexander. He married Barbara Walker. We know his (Drysdale) father lived in Dunbar & Innerwick, but don't have a first name or date of birth/death for him.
thank you so much, Ronald and William. That's definately our family line with all the information. best regards, Sue Douglas
thank you for your help. Kind regards
Hi Ron, have an attachment that may help. IMG_20251010_0001.pdf
Yes Ronald, that is the line.
Sue
Hi Ronald, not quite sure.
douglas.jpg
Hi Ronald, Yes, this is my GGGGF.
https://douglashistory.ning.com/forum/topics/passports-of-southeastern-pioneers-1770-1823
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/141415406/elizabeth-arterburn
Sincerely,
Charles R Arterburn
Hi Ronald. The marriage to John Lovell is definately my grandmother. The other may well be her as well. I'm not sure if her birth year or what year she came to Australia.
Thankyou.
Thank you for your welcome, Ron, and the very useful information! I will check it out!
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The more information you can give about the people you mention, the more chance there is of someone else connecting with your family.
Dates and places of births, deaths and marriages all help to place families.
Professions also help.
'My great-grandmother mother was a Douglas from Montrose' does not give many clues to follow up! But a bit of flesh on the bones makes further research possible. But if we are told who she married, what his profession was and where the children were baptised, then we can get to work.
Maybe it is time to update the information in your profile?
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