May 2005

[TheGorbalsAdmin]

Hiyah pals, Just popped in tae sae hi tae ma pals frae Buchan Street Primary. Dae yis know Fiona McFadden, George Gallagher, Alistair McPherson,Billy & Archie Williamson, Violet McPherson, Wilma? We stayed in 98 South Portland Street. Great times and fanatstic freinds. They said we wur aw Jock Tamson's Bairns, and frae the time ma Great Granda came tae Scotland they wur treated wae respect and dignity. Ma Granda had a wee shop in Nelson Street upto 1957 just befur he passed awae. I'd luv tae here frae any auld pals who wur wae me uptae 1962 (just az thae stertid the 'Clearances') May be arrange a re-union?

Submitted by: Hashmat Ullah
Glasgow, Scotland
29/05/05
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I'm looking for any information on my grandmother Jean McAndrew who was born in 1920 and lived at 3 Cavendish Place. Her mother was called Matilda, she also had a brother who emigrated to Milwoki in 1922 called Patrick McAndrew. I am also trying to find information on my grandfather, William Dowling Hutton. He Was born in 1915 and lived at 42 Cavendish Street he had 3 brothers John, Andrew and George and 1 sister called Masie.

Submitted by: Nicola Dick
Glasgow, Scotland
29/05/05
Email: Dicknicnin@aol.com
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I'm still looking for any info on my old school pal "Christine Cassels" last known address Caledonia Rd, attended John St Sec School, left in 1953. If anyone has any info please contact me.

Submitted by: Rena McDonald(Tennant)
Cumbernauld, Scotland
29/05/05
Email: renamc361@hotmail.com
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Looking for girlfriend originally from Oaklands,Glasgow. Agnes (Kirkpatrick) McEwan had a brother David. Last saw in 1972 on visit from Toronto, CA.

Submitted by: Violet Macdonald
San Leandro, Alameda
28/05/05
Email: vimac@sbcglobal.net
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Hi there I collect models buildings and pubs, I have some nice one's of Gorbals. Anyone wanting to see what they look like email me. Alex Submitted by: Alex Duff Glasgow, Scotland 26/05/05 Email: alexanderduff@mwsn.com Does anyone remember the name of the Tallies in Cambuslang? I would love to have the recipe for there peas in vinegar.
Submitted by: Sheila
24/05/05
Email: schafferlabs@aol.com
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George Richardson of Powell River Canada - can you be more specific why I should contact you??

Submitted by: Bob Kidd
London, UK
24/05/05
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I am looking for my aunt Sadie (nee McGarvey) who was a clippie on the trams until 1962. I once saw a film of the last procession and she was filmed doing her thing. If anyone has a copy of the film I would be very grateful. Sadie was born in Ireland in 1922 but her family in Ireland have not heard from her since the 40s. Hopefully someone can point me in the right direction.

Submitted by: Rosaleen McGarvey
Glasgow, Scotland
23/05/05
Email: r.rodgers@unison.co.uk
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Went to St John's infants and primary 60s and 70s lived in 25 Clyde Place round the corner from Centre St my mum was big Lena, l have 3 brothers William, John and Laurence I also had a younger sister Marie. My dad worked on the Queen Mary TS. I would love to here from any old friends or anyone who remembers me. My mum also ran a little bookshop at the corner of Norfolk St. and Nicolson St in the 60s.

Submitted by: Cathie Craine nee Armstrong
Glasgow , Scotland
23/05/05
Email: ac.andca@btinternet.com
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ABOUT BENNY LYNCH, AND RECALLING AN ARTICLE BY NAT FLEISCHER EDITOR OF RING MAGAZINE. WHEN HE WAS ALIVE NAT WROTE ABOUT THE BEST HE EVERY SAW IN ALL THE DIVISIONS. ROBINSON-DEMPSEY-GREB-KETCHEL AND THE LIKE.HE SAID OF ALL THE SMALL MEN HE EVER SAW THAT LYNCH WAS WAS THE BEST IN HIS DIVISION. THE STORY WAS NOT FORGOTTEN BY ME AND IT CAME UNDER THE HEADING "GLASGOW BELONGED TO HIM".

Submitted by: Dave Stevenson
Toronto, Canada
21/05/05
Email: Not Submitted
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Hi My great grandmother lived at 121 Lawmoor St. Gorbals her name was Margaret Smith, does anyone remember her it would be most helpful as I am putting together our family tree. Norma

Submitted by: Norma larkin nee mcCabe
Auckland, New Zealand
20/05/05
Email: norma@edl.co.nz
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R. Kidd from 178 Eglinton St please contact George Richardson at georgesrangers@shaw.ca

Submitted by: George Richardson
Powell River, Canada
20/05/05
Email: georgesrangers@shaw.ca
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I lived in Houstin St., Tradeston, went to OL & St. Margaret`s in Stanley St. wonderin if any 1 remembers Miss McColgan, round about 1977

Submitted by: Joseph Shiels
Glasgow, Scotland
20/05/05
Email: Not Submitted
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My dad, William Swan was born at 233 Thistle St in 1922. He died in 2001. I'm trying to find out more about his parents Frank Swan and Jeanie Frew Mitchell, married Jan 1906. My dad was the yougest of 8 children. I think my grand father died about 1934. Any information would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

Submitted by: Wilma Swan
Glasgow, Scotland
19/05/05
Email: swan62@btinternet.com
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Joe Mcgowan I hope this helps you to contact me love to hear from you!

Submitted by: Micky Easton
Berkshire, England
17/05/05
Email: rgjcourier.@lineone.net
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There used to be a song when I was a kid(30s & 40s)that finished "Ya red heidit sinner, come up for yer dinner, cauld totties and herrin" Does anyone know the full details of this refrain? ....here's another wee question. What was the name of the business that manufactured soft drinks, and I think jam, that was opposite Hayfiled Street school? I remember the mouthwatering aromas that wafted into the Classroom during rationing.

Submitted by: Davie Graham
Edmonton, Canada
13/05/05
Email: mcscrum@telus.net
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Has anyone got photos of Hallside St from around about 1953 - 1960.

Submitted by: JCB
Not Submitted
17/05/05
Email: Not Submitted
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Does anyone have any old photos of Hospital St Gorbals around the early 1900's. My family lived at number 93 in 1904. The Laidlaws. Can't find anything specific on the Mitchell library site. Thanks, Ruth

Submitted by: Ruth Brampton
Brampton, Canada
12/05/05
Email: ruththomson42@hotmail.com
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Cowies of Glasgow. Does anyone know of the Cowie Family that lived around South Wellington Street, Crownpoint Road, London Road, Tobago Road? There were parents Jean and George. Children were Jane, Margaret, David, Robert, Lillias and George. any information would be greatly appreciated. Margaret Cowie married into the Melville family and had a large family. Jane Cowie had a relationship with Denis Boyle and had three chidlren. George Cowie married and had two children. David Cowie died at age 80 years. Lillias died young but married Don McIntyre. details of Robert unknown. Famly moved around a lot but hung around Gorbals, Calton and Bridgeton areas.

Submitted by: Chris Watsford
Newcastle, Australia
11/05/05
Email: cwatsford@hunterlink.net.au
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Does anyone know of the Palmer family that to my knowledge last resided at Queen Mary Street Glasgow? Her name would have been Isabella Palmer and she would have been 48 in 1946. If anyone knows of the Palmers, please contact me.

Submitted by: Chris Watsford
Newcastle, Australia
11/05/05
Email: cwatsford@hunterlink.net.au
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The McNally Family of Waddell Street. I am trying to locate the relatives of the McNally Family that last resided at 27 Waddell Street Glasgow in the 1930's. Edward and Catherine McNally had children Catherine (who married a cassidy) Edward (who was a local fruit hawker) and Bernard John McNally. Anyone with knowledge of them or their whereabouts, please contact me?

Submitted by: Chris Watsford
Newcastle, Australia
11/05/05
Email: cwatsford@hunterlink.net.au
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Patricia Cavanaugh will you contact Gerry Burke. I dont know you I think - had 2 brothers Fred and Lawrence. Still looking for Jimmie Burns.

Submitted by: Gerry Burke
Cape Cod, Massachussets, USA
07/05/05
Email: carole.burke@att.net
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Hiya, I am looking for some information on Johnny Ramensky for he was my great great uncal and if anyone knows of him please email me and if yous know anyone else who will be related to me can u please email me for i would love to know thanks

Submitted by: Nicola Vincent
Rutherglen, Glasgow
07/05/05
Email: nicv193@hotmail.com
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My granny and granda lived at 3 Ballater St, my dad stayed in the next close, he ran football teams with Gerry Congalton. He used to take the football from St Johns then for a while St Lukes. I had a friend Michelle Farrell who stayed in Queen Lizzie flats, I cried the day we moved from the Gorbals, many happy memories, what a place it was.

Submitted by: Ann McConnell
Glasgow, Scotland
07/05/05
Email: scarl8te@ntlworld.com
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F.A.O Micky Easton. I had a mate called Shug Haining stayed up your end. Knew the Brydens and tried to contact you but your email address was rejected.

Submitted by: Joe McGowan
East Kilbride, Glasgow
05/05/05
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Mamie Curley, Danny, Cathie, Joe, Margaret, Johm and Sadie - the family from Florence St originally in the 50's, interested to say hello to anyone who knows them. Stayed next to the Wilsons (Sam, Benny etc..), Nelsons (Frank & Mary), Murtaghs (Mary).. friendly with Humphreys and O'briens. Mary Curley passed away this year.

Submitted by: Margaret Kelly
East Kilbride, Scotland
01/05/05
Email: pauline.welsh@bt.com
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Hi, I have been in New Zealand for the past 30 years. I have been told about your website and I love it! I would liek to try and contact Anna Cunningham, she lived up our close, 122 Hospital St. Also, Sadie Clark and John Clark. John was known as Nobby. I went to St Johns School from primary straight through until I left at 15. Friends there were Patsy Kelly, Margaret Kerr, Annette McLaughlin, Kathleen McCardle, Frances Gallagher. Also up our close were the McBrides, James Patrick, Bridget and the Cunninghams (Geanna, Josie, Hugh, Walter). I moved from the Gorbals to Castlemilk when I was 12. I hope someone can help me. Keep up what you are all doing - take care.

Submitted by: Marie Eadie
Glasgow, Scotland
01/05/05
Email: dunworkin12@aol.com
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