August 2005

[TheGorbalsAdmin]

Ritas Fashion Shop was it located at Gorbals Cross? If so, then my Dad's cousin's wife worked there his name was Hugh MacNamara but I don't remember his wife's name. Regards Anne

Submitted by: Anne
Whitby, Ontario
31/08/05
Email: lenann@rogers.com
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F.A.O WILLIE HENRY - Hi this is Linzi Burke again, Chic's Neice. My email address is not working but my auntie Rita is wanting to get in contact with u. She still stays in the Gorbals, can you send me your email address on this site so we can arrange something? Thanks

Submitted by: Linzi Burke
30/08/05
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My father, Alex Goldie (b. 1922) and older brother Thomas grew up in the Gorbals, not sure of their address. My father left in 1948 for Canada (Vancouver) and Thomas remained. Does anyone remember the family? Thomas had three children, Thomas jr, Anne, and Alex.

Submitted by: Anne Marie (Goldie) Davies
Vancouver, Canada
28/08/05
Email: annedavies29@Shaw.ca
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Looking for my brothers family the Lynch's. We used to live at 89 Gorbals cross, he passed away but now he has 2 sons still In Glasgow sure would appreciate any info thanks.

Submitted by: Pat Lynch
Gorbals Glasgow, Scotland
28/08/05
Email: Glasgopati@aol.com
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I was born in 156 Florence st. I have 3 brothers and 3 sisters ma name is Cathie Welsh. Ma brothers Tommy, Andrew who died 10 years ago and Joe. Theres also Betty, Senga and Tricia we all went to st.lukes. We left the sooside in 1950, went to st vincents for a year then to holyrood. I hated carnwadric at first I used to run back to ma maw (granny) but was dragged back. I loved the sooside knotts at the bottom of florence st. My da used to say that mr knott stood on the dumpling to wash his windows and polished it when it went back on the counterreading. All the different stories brings it all back, yes there was bad times but there was good times and most of the time we were happy. We were all in the same boat, love to hear from anyone who remembers me.

Submitted by: Cathie Welsh Lawrence
Birmingham, England
27/08/05
Email: nanacathie@msn.com
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Chic Burke's wife - I have still got your wedding photo of you and chic. You worked in Butlins before you went away. I would like for you to get in touch with me.

Submitted by: Cathie Welsh Tolmie
26/08/05
Email: careymaxine@aol.com
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I was born in Florence st in the sooside 1940, went to st lukes school. We left the sooside in 1950 and went to Carnwadric, I went to st vincents for a year then to holyrood sensec. I worked in Cohens in the shaws then Brown and Addams. I married Ian Tolmie, we had 5 weans but we got divorced. He lives in London and I live in Birmingham England were my family are. I have 16 grandchildren and 2 greatgrandaughters. Would like to hear from anyone who remembers me.

Submitted by: Cathie Welsh Tolmie
Birmingham, England
26/08/05
Email: nanacathie@msn.com
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F.A.O. Jean Walker. Jean you mentioned living at 358 Mathieson St. I was wondering if you would remember my granny and granda, Tam and Mary Duke they had three kids Cathy (my ma) Thomas and Paul. I am pretty sure it was no. 358 they lived during the forties and fifties about 3 or 4 closes down from Ropers pub. Hope to hear from you soon. I am working in Malaysia at the moment but can't wait to get back to the sooside for a good pint. Bye all.

Submitted by: John Mulligan
Glasgow, Scotland
26/08/05
Email: mull712000@yahoo.co.uk
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FAO Davie Ross of Canada I remember Jimmy Logan well his saying was "Sausages are the boys" or something like that. I remember queuing up the lane with my mother and sisters and brother to see the Logan family, the lane is still there and the Scotia Bar is still on the same site. We used to go also to the Princess theatre which is now called the Citizens theatre you had to queue up in Old Rutherglen Rd. to get into the "Gods" of the theatre. Sometimes they shone a torchlight around the theatre and whoever it stopped at won a prize my auntie Katie won a zinc pail in those days that was a great prize to win.

Submitted by: Amelia McKinlay nee Welsh
Glasgow, Scotland
24/08/05
Email: ameliamckinlay@msn.com
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Does anyone remember the Callaghan's who lived in the Gorbals? My father Peter Martin Callaghan was the son of Jane Martin and Francis Callaghan. Both my uncles James and Richard lived in the Gorbals until they were moved to Maryhill. My father, Peter was in the Argylls and left Scotland in the 1920's. He eventually emigrated to South Africa where he married my mother and where I was born. I live in Scotland now and work at Glasgow University. I am trying to find out where my grandfather was buried and trace people in my grandmother Jane Martin's family as well. I would be grateful for any help. Cheers!

Submitted by: Cindy Callaghan
Strathaven, SCOTLAND
23/08/05
Email: c.callaghan@educ.gla.ac.uk
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Still looking for anyone who remembers the GLEN family from the Gorbals. They lived at various addresses around 1895 and into the 1900. Is there any Glen's from the Glasgow area, please send me an e-mail.

Submitted by: William George Glen
Blackpool, England
23/08/05
Email: georgemoglen@aol.com
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I am trying to trace the family of Duncan Weir & Elizabeth Gray Weir who had 1 daughter (that I know of) Elizabeth - born around 1901 - address of the family at that time 68 John Knox Street. Duncan was my Gran's cousin: he served on the Glasgow Police Force - out of Central Divsion & the last info I have on him is that he was a Detective Chief Inspector in 1922. I do not know if Elizabeth married & if so what her married name was so if anyone out there kens anything about this family, please contact me - thanks - Donna

Submitted by: Donna Portree
Hamilton Ontario, Canada
22/08/05
Email: dportree@cogeco.ca
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Looking for descendants of Annie Beattie Joyce nee Japp, Katie McFadgen Moore nee Japp. Katie lived at 45 Pollok Street not sure about Annie. If anyone knows them would love to make contact. The family were all brought up in Gorbals area.

Thanks Lorraine

Submitted by: Lorraine Anderton
Mosgiel, New Zealand
22/08/05
Email: lorrande@xtra.co.nz
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Not related to Gorbals but could anyone help me locate a cousin, her name was Margaret Taylor (mother's name was Margaret "Greta" Shayer)last known address Hood Street, Clydebank - mother remarried Victor McInnes.

Submitted by: Patricia McAndrew
Victoria, Australia
20/08/05
Email: patsmac_7@hotmail.com
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Hiya anyone who wants to know what the Gorbals is like today email me. After all I do live there. I went to Abottsford Primary, Adelphi Nursery and Shawlands Academy.

Get back to me a.s.a.p on anything you want to know. Bye for now.

Submitted by: Sarah
Glasgow, Scotland
17/08/05
Email: sarsarah01@aol.com
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Hi I lived at 359 Thitle ST between 1942 & 1955. Some of the people I remember are Hugh & Martin Gourlay, Charlie Campbell, Jim & John Taylor, Jeanette Blair, Carmel McNally, Jim Bryce. If anyone knows of them or if they read this drop me a line.

Submitted by: John Bonar
Melbourne, Australia
17/08/05
Email:bonar@rabbit.com.au
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Hi, after a holiday in old country I feel very nostalgic for Glesga. Anyone remember me? I attended Oakland School 1940. My adress was 358 Lawmoor st, maiden name Potts. I remember Dorothy Leishman and Patricia Wyllie, John Laird, Peter Fleming and Catherine Anderson. Love the glasgow people. They are so staunch. Love to hear from anyone.

Submitted by: Jean Walker
Tauranga, New Zealand
15/08/05
Email:tramp1@xtra.co.nz
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Born at 33 Surrey st and raised in Govanhill St. Parents Willie & Jeanie Howie. I believe I may have a half brother living in Glasgow was born maybe in Lennox Castle Hospital around 1960. Mother Jeanie Howie and father Alex Mc grory or Mc crorie. Alex was a bricklayer and was injured in an accident in the early 1960's. Any info would be appreciated. I believe the baby was raised by the grandparents and may not know he has six other brothers and sisters. If anyone may have info please get in touch with me.

Submitted by: Margaret Boyett (nee Howie)
Hollywood, fl, USA
13/08/05
Email:mikeboyett@hotmail.com
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Does anyone out there remember the Whiteside Family formerly of Coburg Lane? We are also related to the Boyce's of Norfolk Street. We moved in the late 30's early 40's to Garngad. I would love to hear from you. My brothers were James (Jimmy), Thomas (Tommy), John, and Patrick (Pat). We have one sister Barbara.

Submitted by: Whiteside Davie
Glasgow, Scotland
11/08/05
Email:garykarlberg@aol.com
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Does anyone remember my granda, Charlie Gibson who lived at 146 Hospital st. I was born there during the mid fifties, and my granda was there up until the early 70's when they demolished the street, and he was moved to thornliebank! I would love to hear from anyone who knew the old drunkard lol

Submitted by: Diana
Costa Blanca, Spain
11/08/05
Email:aylsacraig@aol.com
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To the person looking for Boyce of Norfolk Street please contact me. I am having difficulty e-mailing, I am related. 0141-810-4658. To anyone else out there who knows of the Whiteside family of Coburg Lane please get in touch. Having a surprise party in February, it would be great if some of you could attend.

Submitted by: Davie Whiteside
Glasgow, Scotland
11/08/05
Email:lindakarlberg@aol.com
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I went to Hayfield Primary School in 1945. I am wondering if there is anyone who knew me. Some of my friends where, Margret O'Conner, Vera McKinon, Moira McFadgen, Isabell Nordon. I am looking for old photos of my school, can anybody help please?

Submitted by: Sadie McGuinness
Galway, Ireland
10/08/05
Email: tobago1@hotmail.com
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Hello this is a long shot, but can anyone out there remember my Dad John A Ferrol?

Submitted by: Bernadette
Nottingham, England
09/08/05
Email: durness2002@yahoo.co.uk
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F.A.O Willie Henry, Chic Burke from Gorbals was my uncle. My father is Matt Burke, Chic passed away in 1990. Matt Burke JNR would like to get in contact with you, email me or post me your details on this web site.

Submitted by: Linzi Burke
Glasgow, Scotland
09/08/05
Email: linziburke@hotmail.co.uk
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Does anyone remember a boxer called Samuel Beattie, who fought in Glasgow in the 1930's?

Submitted by: McGuinness
Blackpool, Lancashire
08/08/05
Email: McGuinnessx3@aol.com
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What has happened to all my pals I knew in Waddell st.? I've only met one, thats Sam MacGaughey. Where's Robert Symon, Peter Reynolds, John and Michael McDermot to name but a few. If anyone knows them could you pass this message on?

Submitted by: William Kelly
Rutherglen, Glasgow
07/08/05
Email: william@kelly3161.fslife.co.uk
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Hi if anyone knows the where abouts of Vincent Leroy Boyles of 10256 Cannaught Drive Edmonton Alberta of Canada please contact me at my email address. Thanks for your kind cooperation.

Submitted by: Ulanda
Bassetterre, St Kitts
07/08/05
Email: viciouxdmx@hotmail.com
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Does anyone remember Jimmy Logan from the 40's and 50's at the Metropole in Glasgow?

Submitted by: Dave.t.Ross
Toronto, Canada
05/08/05
Email: rangersross@rogers.com
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Clearing out old family books I find lots inscribed with the names of the McKenzie Young family - eg Captain Gavin Young 69 Abbotsford Place (1931). My ancestors were Clarks, Strathbungo, John Clark died 1927. Jean Clark went to Strathbungo school until 1927.

Submitted by: Jean Ferguson
Glasgow, Scotland
05/08/05
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I was born 125 Thistle street in 1958 and I'm looking for ANY pictures of the sooside... gorbals cross etc..ps..any Birrells out there?

Submitted by: Steve Birrell
Sandringham, Norfolk
04/08/05
Email: gorbalsbhoy@gmail.com
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