April 2005

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Does anyone remember me or my family the Doyles brought up in Florence street, or my grandmother Mary Mcormack? We stayed in 118 Florence street and my gran stayed in 158 (front door house) posh in those days. I went to St Lukes left in 1963 and then went to Holyrood. Have seen postings of Magwa and Eva McGuire (both sadly passed on) but remember them with fondest memories.

Submitted by: Cathy Cole (nee Doyle)
Kirkintilloch, Glasgow
29/04/05
Email: cathycole2@msn.com
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Born at 220b Gorbals Street up the pen 1938. My mother was known as Susie I had a sister called Isa, a brother George (Tuppney). The best man at my wedding was called Roy Brydon, he had a brother Billy and another called Sanky. His mother was called Nelly, another brother called Hammey he worked on the oil rigs in the Middle East. I left the Gorbals in 1956 to do my national service in the Cameronians. My other pals at the time was Mick Daily, George Barns, Hendry Carins, Peter Cameron father named Robby and Gorden Phelps (nat cole).

Submitted by: Micky Easton
Wokingham, Berkshire
29/04/05
Email: rgjcouriers.@lineone.net
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Hello, if anyone remembers Harry McInally, John Carter, Mary McInally from the Gorbals, or Anna Carter or any of the Carter family from James Morrison street/Calton it would be nice to hear from you.

Submitted by: Janice McInally
Inverness, Scotland
27/04/05
Email: janjan45@aol.com
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I am trying to find information on Annabella Campbell, born about 1795 in Glasgow. She married Hugh Campbell 25 Nov 1816. They had a large family, born in the Gorbals -those known to have survived are Mary (1821), Colin (1832), Catherine (1834), who was my husband's great-grandmother. The family moved to Islay where Hugh was a shopkeeper/provision merchant in Port Askaig. Hugh died in Islay in 1859, but was buried in the Southern Necropolis, Glasgow - this info is from his death certificate. Annabella had predeceased him, but I can find no record of her death or burial. I would love to find her parents, or any other descendants of this family.

Submitted by: Jane MacIntyre
Scotland
27/04/05
Email: JaneMMacintyre@aol.com
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Hello - I am trying to trace Elaine Philomena Curran of 303 Thistle Street Glasgow around the mid- 1960s - Does any one have any informaton for this person. Many Many thanks in advance for any information given

Submitted by: Bill Watson
Glasgow, Scotland
26/04/05
Email: billw1964@hotmail.com
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I would just like to put in a few lines about my grandfather Robert Maguire aka magwa and my great grandmother Evelyn Maguire aka Eva both sadly are no longer with us but there memory will live on for me and everyone who knew them. Sleep well your with the angels now god bless. All the love in the world William. With special thanks to Ronnie Fisher of Inverness. Cheers Ronnie.

Submitted by: William Cordiner
Glasgow, Scotland
25/04/05
Email: Not Submitted
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Still looking for information on Charlie Foy who was evacuated during the war to Drumley, Ayrshire. He was from either Crown Street or Coburg Street. Other evacuees to the same place were, John McLaren, his sister Becky and George Smart. Charlie has a sister named Chrissie. Hope someone can help.

Submitted by: John Findlay
Hamilton, Ontario
25/04/05
Email: john.findlay@wolseleyinc.ca
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My Grandfather, Patrick Horne was born 1910 and lived at 304 South Wellington St, Glasgow. His Father was Edward Horne (Labourer for Clyde Trust)and Mother Mary Jane. I am trying to find anything that could be relevant - My Grandfather was reluctant to discuss his childhood with his children, other than to say that there had been a "disaster?" and he and his Mother returned to Galway, Ireland (there may have been other children??

Submitted by: Colette Gascoigne
Lancashire, England
25/04/05
Email: gascoigne@tesco.net
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Sorry 'tankman' I couldn't answer your e-mail regarding a lost pal, your e-mail addy seems to be wrong, my message could not be delivered however the years you asked me about is from 1950 - 54, thanks for the interest anyway.

Submitted by: Cathy McDonald(ms) Tennant
Glasgow, Scotland
24/04/05
Email: renamc361@hotmail.com
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My granparents, Victor and Agnes McConnell ran a couple of shops in the Gorbals round about the 1950- 1960s. One was situated on Cumberland Street, grocers/fruitshop. Also one in Pollokshields. My grandfather was also a black cab driver in 1970's. Would like to hear from anyone who recognised the name! I think he was known as blue nose vic! or similar. I loved to hear the stories from my mums childhood, a lost way of life!

Submitted by: Laura
Glasgow, Scotland
22/04/05
Email: laurtues@gmail.com
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Hello, I am still looking for any information on Jessie McDonald McLaughlin or her family members, she was also known as Ceelie, any information on them would be great. Many thanks Isa

Submitted by: Isa
Glasgow, Scotland
22/04/05
Email: ann_williams@hotmail.com
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Hello I'm trying to track down a fish shop in Glasgow owned by the Gibbins/Gibbons family late 1800's early 1900's. The family lived in Mathieson St, Thanks Steve

Submitted by: Steve
Newcastle, Australia
22/04/05
Email: cathee42@kooee.com.au
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Does anyone know anything of Tommy Farrell, born 1879 in the Gorbals? He lived in South Wellington Street. Tommy was a boxer in the Scots Guards. He married Mary McBride in 1902. I know that they had a daughter called Margaret Farrell who later married an Archibald McPhee. I am trying to find out more about Tommy Farrell for my family history research.

Submitted by: Eleanor Jamieson
Ayrshire, Scotland
21/04/05
Email: eleanorjames@yahoo.com
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Does anyone know Catherine Tominey who lived with her mother, or Sadie McGavin, who became a sister, they lived at 114 Kidston Street, both born between 1939-1941? Also Mary Lauder and her husband, who had a daughter named Georgina in 1956 who lived at 114 Kidston Street. For many years a lady named Annie Gibbons lived there too.

Submitted by: Georgina McLeish (Smith)
Indiana, USA
21/04/05
Email: lplgen2@bccn.boone.in.us
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To S Kelly, Magwa has died also his mum Eva, she died a year last xmas. I was his best friend and also his brothers as well, if you e-mail me, I will give you the details.

Submitted by: Ronnie Fisher
Inverness, Scotland
21/04/05
Email: ronnie.fisher2846@virgin.net
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Born at 220b Gorbals St, pals at the time were Robert Brydon, Mick Daily, Peter Cameron and George Barns. Please contact me, I would love to here from you.

Submitted by: Micky Easton
Wokingham, Berkshire
20/04/05
Email: rgj.couriers@lineone.net
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To all the new people on here, this is a great site for people that came fae the Gorbals http://glesgapals.proboards19.com/ http://discuss.glasgowguide.co.uk/index.php?act=idx. Great wee sites for finding old and new friends, many relatives pop up now and again too.

Submitted by: Isa
Glasgow, Scotland
19/04/05
Email: ann_williams@hotmail.com
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Still looking for an old school pal "Christine cassells" last known address Caledonia Rd, Oatlands. Attended John St sen sec school, had one brother named Ronnie. If anyone knows of her whereabouts they can contact me at the email below.

Submitted by: Mrs Catherine McDonald (Tennant)
Cumbernauld, Glasgow
19/04/05
Email: renamc361@hotmail.com
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Hi, I am Johnny Ramensky's great granddaughter. I am trying to find out if anyone knows any thing about his first wife Daisy Ramensky her maiden name was McManus and she died in 1934? I would also like to know about her daughter Marie if you know anything could you please contact me?

Submitted by: Kendal Ferguson
Glasgow, Scotland
17/04/05
Email: kendalferguson@hotmail.com
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Would anyone know where the tenants of 173 Mathieson St were moved to? Looking for a Houston family.

Submitted by: Catherine Lee
Northern Ontario, Canada
17/04/05
Email: carsaig@shaw.ca
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I think the Vennie that Millie Jordan is talking about in Caley Road was run by an English guy called Chris, he had a helper there called Sally who had thick black hair. They were backed by a group called the Simon Community who were trying to help us deprived kids. I remember it well though as I spent nearly every day there. They started running discos on a Friday night. Our guests included, Frankie Murray, Tiddsy Screen, Johnny Boy McClelland and big Mick Tolan. All in all we had a great time even though we did break a few bones on the swings. I loved it and wouldn't mind a second chance at it. Although I am probably less fit than I was then. Still I am sure I would give it a good go anyaway!

Submitted by: Mick Connolly
Glasgow, Scotland
16/04/05
Email: weemck@btinternet.com
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I used to live in the Gorbals 1950 - 1960. We used to live in Logie street but moved several times due to our house being demolition. I also used to live in Linthouse buildings. Does anyone remember the the Govan ferries, the little passenger one? Does anyone remember the street name that lead to the ferries? I live in the US and going home to recapture some memories next month. Looking forward to hearing from anyone.

Submitted by: Phil Spokan,
USA
15/04/05
Email: philjer@comcast.net
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Anyone remember the Eadies from Florence/Ballater St?

Submitted by: D Walker
Stockholm, Sweden
15/04/05
Email: delaw@telia.com
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Does anyone remember the surname GLEN from the Gorbals? I am interested in 1890 to present day as I am tracing the family tree and seem to have come to a halt. Any information about any Glen's from the Gorbals or nearby may help.

Submitted by: William Glen
Blackpool, UK
15/04/05
Email: georgemoglen@aol.com
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Ross Murray - I took photos of the Hutchie flats the day they were demolished. If you give your full address, I'd be pleased to send you copies.

Submitted by: Anne Johnston
Glasgow, Scotland
14/04/05
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Ronnie Simons - Picture of McKinley Street and Devon Street in 'The Gorbals An Illustrated History' published by Stenlake http://www.stenlake.co.uk.

Submitted by: Anne Johnston
Glasgow, Scotland
14/04/05
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To John Miller, Australia. There is a map of the Gorbals from 1858 featuring South Wellington Street in the book 'The Gorbals An Illustrated History' published by Stenlake http://www.stenlake.co.uk. Hope this is of some help to you.

Submitted by: Anne Johnston
Glasgow, Scotland
14/04/05
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Please if possible can you help me in tracking down any contacts you may have for Fogells Bakery, I am especially looking for Katherine Fogell? If you have an address, could you either pass it on to me or give her my details. We are cousins, my grandfather was Philip.

Submitted by: Phyla Mair nee Strom (mother was Alaine Fogell)
Glasgow, Scotland
12/04/05
Email: richardmair@ntlworld.com
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Looking for anyone who remembers or stayed in 165 Stockwell St, up above the pub accross from the Carrick. For family tree.

Submitted by: Marie Stewart
Manchester, England
08/04/05
Email: william.stewart52@btinternet.com
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Hi there folks just found this site superb. I was born in the Southside in 1961 and lived at Waddel St and then we were one of the first families to move into the new flats at 305 Caledonia Rd went to St Francis and John Bosco. Played in the St Francis pipe band for a while. Anybody out there - Raymond Shannon, John Coyle, John Friel, Jamie Fullerton, Stevie Purden, John (Bonesy) Bonner, Gary McKechnie, Rab Russel, John Devine, Peter Mc Taggert and Freddie McBride? Would be good to hear from you. Keep up the good work.

Submitted by: Jim Sweeney
Chesire, England
14/04/05
Email: jim.sweeney@ukonline.co.uk
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Looking for Danny McAllister son of Dan and Jeannie McAllister. Maybe in the Gorton area of Manchester. Originally from Gorbals and then Castlemilk, Glenacres Drive for Family tree. I am your cousin Marie McLaren. Hope someone in your family sees this. Please e-mail me and I will gladly visit.

Submitted by: Marie McLaren
Manchester, England
13/04/05
Email: william.stewart@btinternet.com
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F.A.O. Gerard of Donegal - Rosyth St is still in the Oatlands in the South Side of Glasgow. There are not many houses down there as it is being demolished. At one time it was a very high sought after area for people wanting houses in this district.

Submitted by: Amelia McKinlay (nee Welsh)
Glasgow, Scotland
07/04/05
Email: ameliamckinlay@msn.com
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F.A.O. John Miller Australia - South Wellington Street became Lawmoor St. and it was in the Gorbals District. The Catholic Church was Called St Lukes and it was on Ballater St. The chapel was built underneath the primary school. It is now demolished and there is a new chapel in it's place. Hope this helps you.

Submitted by: Amelia McKinlay (nee Welsh)
Glasgow, Scotland
07/04/05
Email: ameliamckinlay@msn.com
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F.A.O Gerard - Rosyth St is still standing in Oatlands, one of the few streets left. My brother lived at no. 12 and moved away in the mid eighties. Alas the "Wee Mill" is long gone, many a pint and a good laugh I had in there!

Submitted by: John Mulligan
Glasgow, Scotland
07/04/05
Email: johnny712000@ntlworld.com
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Looking for anyone who remembers Alice's restaurant in the briggait. Once owned by my grandmother Louise McLaren then, I think, by Alice Swan? My father was Willie McLaren brother of Alice McLaren. Also looking for sons of Alexander McLaren of the same family.

Submitted by: Marie McLaren
Manchester, England
06/04/05
Email: william.stewart52@btinternet.com
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Paul McClory where are you long time no see? Can anyone help me find Paul, his mothers name was Margaret, his dad was Joe he was from Parkhead in Glasgow. If you see this Paul please email me I'd love to hear from you after 24 years.

Submitted by: Jo
Glasgow, Scotland
05/04/05
Email: jmeddicksf@yahoo.co.uk
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Can anyone remember a house fire in the early sixties in Muslin Street Bridgeton Glasgow? I have tried to get information from libraries but no success three or four children were killed I would be gratefull for any genuine imformation..jo

Submitted by: Jo
Glasgow, Scotland
05/04/05
Email: jmeddicksf@yahoo.co.uk
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Anyone know a lady from the Barras who was a money lender went by the name Flora McPhee back in the 30's/40's? Also just found this site does anyone know if there is one for the Calton?

Submitted by: Annie
Glasgow, Scotland
04/04/05
Email: gransworld@yahoo.ca
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Does anybody know if Rosyth Street still exists in Glasgow, possibly in postcode G5. I remember visiting a family from Donegal called Ferry there in early eighties. The names were Hugh and Anne (both deceased now)and they had three of a family, Marion, Sally and Connie. I also remember calling into a local pub which was close to the street and it may have been called "The Wee Mill" and it had some connection to a player called McBride who had played for Celtic. I also visited the Irish Centre and the Kelvin Hall for a social event. Very happy memories of my visit and very well treated by wonderful people.
Submitted by: Gerard
Donegal, Ireland
04/04/05
Email: hurlerontheditch@lineone.net
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Could anybody tell me in 1871 what Parish or District the address of 28 South Wellington Street, Glasgow would be in? Thank you

Submitted by: John Miller
Australia
04/04/05
Email: johnanddawn1@bigpond.com
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Could anybody tell me in 1871 what Parish or District the address of 28 South Wellington Street, Glasgow would be in? Thank you

Submitted by: John Miller
Australia
04/04/05
Email: johnanddawn1@bigpond.com
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Memories of the Gorbals - I lived in the Gorbals between 1949 and 1960 attended Abbotsford Primary school from 1954 - 1960. I remember Queen Elizabeth's Coronation as she passed by where Ilived 60 Pollokshaws Road I also remember the street parties that day.

Submitted by: Catherine Rodgers (nee Simpson)
Rutherglen, Scotland
02/04/05
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F.A.O. Davie Graham (Canada) there is a photo of the pend you are talking about taken from either Sandyfaulds St. or Moffat St it's in one of the Glasgow books will try to find the exact name of it for you. On the Moffat St. end there was a butchers shop and at the other side was Bennetts the dairy where you could get your messages on tick until the weekend.

Submitted by: Amelia McKinlay (nee Welsh)
Glasgow, Scotland
01/04/05
Email: ameliamckinlay@msn.com
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I lived at 153 Waddell St, and attended Our Lady and St. Francis school in Charlotte St. Also was a choir member of the Lithuanian Choir would love to hear from anyone connected with either of these places?

Submitted by: Michaela Thompson (nee Martish)
Brockville Ontario, Canada
01/04/05
Email: mikit@ripnet.com
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I am still trying to find any of the Glen family from the Gorbals. My dads family were all from the hutchesontown area his younger brother born 1906. There must be a lot of the children still around the Glasgow area from the GLEN family if so can you e-mail me?
Submitted by: William George Glen
Blackpool, UK
01/04/05
Email: georgemoglen@aol.com
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