September 2005

[TheGorbalsAdmin]

FAO NATALIE Re Travers Family - did the Travers Family live at 75 Thistle St and was your grandmas maiden name Mae Gerrity?

Submitted by: Fran
Glasgow, Scotland
28/09/05
Email: anonymis@glas.com
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Joe Mcgowan thanks for the info. The oxford yes I remember now got burned down by hoods in the late 40s or early 50s am I right? Peter was in bridgeton joe mcgowan is very familiar name to me did u come from the gorbals as I did age about mid 60s-70s now 5foot 7 black hair played fitba near thistle st just wondering awera best ten quid.

Submitted by: Ten quid
Oz
27/09/05
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Sorry...follow up. I don't remember Peter Keenan training there. Boxers I remember were West Africans Roy Ankara and Peter Okine...I think!

Submitted by: Joe McGowan
East Kilbride, Scotland
26/09/05
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To Ten Quid...The club was the Oxford. It was owned by Tommy Gilmour Sr. It also had a betting shop before they were legal. It was run by Bobby Hamilton who I'm sure Charlie Endell in Budgie was based on. On a sunday Bobby would open the boxing club for "square goes" to settle disputes and avoid gang battles. He was a great guy.

Submitted by: Joe McGowan
East Kilbride, Scotland
26/09/05
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I lived with my parents and sister Stella, and my 2 uncles Joe and Sammy at 10 Abbotsford Place since I was a wean, until 1955 when we moved to East Kilbride. I'm 65 now and live in Toronto, Canada, but always love comin' back to visit Glasgow and the rest of Scotland. My wife's Canadian, and she loves coming to Scotland too. Does anyone have pictures of Abbotsford Place, particularly No. 10 and thereabouts, from around the 50s to before the area was demolished ? When we lived there, it had quite a Jewish community. I remember musician Harry Margolis live across the road from us, and I remember Geneens Jewish restaurant on Abbotsford Place, though I was never in it. Our family used to go to South Portland St. Synagogue. All long gone, so the only memories are through photos. Did anyone have home movies of the Gorbals during it's heyday ? I remember, as a kid, the walk from oor hoose to Abbotsford School. It's all such wonderful nostalgia. Feel free, anyone, to contact me offline if you wish.

Submitted by: Leonard Vine
Toronto, Canada
26/09/05
Email: LVINE@rogers.com
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Agnes Ramsey Gilmour st. and Orchard st. tried to reach you at e-mail address you gave but no luck,i would love to hear any news of your mam lettie dad eddie, uncle wilson and of course your nan. Iguess most will have passed on by now, I used to run errands for you mam and nan I lived at 6 gilmour stand joined the army when I left school. It would be nice to fill in the lost years. Yours John in leeds.

Submitted by: John Bulloch
Leeds Yorks, England
25/09/05
Email: bulloch8@aol.com
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Ten quid I think it was the Gorbals X. Do u remember Donald Hood he used to spar with him he was a bit of a boxer himself and their was Paddy Slowey?

Submitted by: Anonymous
24/09/05
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I would like to trace John (fermer) McLaen who lived in Haggs Road Glasgow. I spent some time in the army with him anyone know his where abouts? I think he had a sister called BUNTY. Thank you

Submitted by: John Bulloch
Leeds, Yorks
24/09/05
Email: bulloch8@aol.com
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Where are Nessie Marks, Cathie Lambie, Jean Donnelly, Irene Oliver, Ruth Ferguson all from Camden st School 1943-1950?

Submitted by: Nan Cameron
Glasgow, Scotland
23/09/05
Email: partickbelle@hotmail.co.uk
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I was wondering if anyone remembers my family that grew up in the gorbals. Named Travers: Ann,(my mother), Mary, kathleen, Jim & John. My Grans Name is May Travers, My Granda James Travers. I have heard some really great stories, would be great to see if any of her pals are still around.

Submitted by: Natalie
United States
23/09/05
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Looking for anyone in Thistle St, who remembers the Camerons of 211?

Submitted by: Nan Cameron
Glasgow, Scotland
22/09/05
Email: partickbelle@hotmail.co.uk
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My aunt, Jeannie Dick, owned dicks wallpapers. Her maiden name was Elliot, she was my mothers sister, any info of any family? Denis

Submitted by: Denis Mochan
Rochester, Kent
22/09/05
Email: dmx123@fsmail.net
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Found this site by accident and don't remember any of you but places come to mind. Here's a couple of sites I found recently you might want to check out Glasgow guide, http://glesgapals.proboards47.com/ and http://scottishfriends.proboards3.com/

Submitted by: Ann
21/09/05
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I came from the Gorbals, 259 Florence St, went to ST. Francis and St.Bonaventures. Would like to hear from anyone who remembers me.

Submitted by: Anne McGregor/Law
Glasgow, Scotland
21/09/05
Email: annelaw@rogers.com
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HELP - I'm writing about boxing in the gorbals area? Was the gyms at gorbals x peter keenans or was it at bridgeton? I trained in a lot of gyms 50yrs ago this has me well and truly stuffed. I remember the x one being burned down by i was only a school boy pug but i fought in london at the arsenal. I'm a bit punchy as far as peter goes so id apreciate any help thanx ten quid.

Submitted by: Ten quid
Oz
19/09/05
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To William Wilson - Gorbals primary (Buchan St.) was demolished sometime in the 60s (I think). I too attended there & also went to Strathbungo, if you want info & pictures of the Gorbals then go into the Michell Library site, it's amazing Good Luck!!!

Submitted by: Anne
Whitby, Ontario
16/09/05
Email: lenann@rogers.com
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Another long-shot, just wondered if anyone had info on my dad's family who lived as a family in the Gorbals up to WW2 and beyond before marrying and dispersing like so many others to new towns and the like. There were Charlie and Catherine Croft and their kids were Cathy, Willie, Agnes, Margaret and Charlie. Sadly they are all passed away now. My dad used to tell good stories of the gorbals and he had a huge affection for the place. I don't think he ever really moved out of Glasgow in his heart! the last place i remember visiting was my gran's in butterbiggins road. Thank and even if nobody remembers anything (it was an awfy long time ago) good luck. ps this part of the site is so big but so interesting it could do with some sort of search facility but the site is good

Submitted by: Willie Croft
Helensburgh, Scotland
16/09/05
Email: wicroft@aol.com
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Does anyone remember the Tierney family from 221 Centre? If so, I'd be grateful to hear from you.

Submitted by: Denise
Glasgow, Scotland
14/09/05
Email: sevenia@yahoo.co.uk
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I am trying to trace my birth mother, ELIZABETH CAIRNS who gave birth to me on the 30/06/63 at LENNOX CASTLE HOSPITAL, LENNOXTOWN SCOTLAND. Last known address was in Wilton Street Glasgow near Partick Thistle Football ground. Would be in her 60's or 70's. If anyone has any info please contact me.

Submitted by: Sean Cairns Jessiman
Aberdeen, Scotland
14/09/05
Email: seancjess@aol.com
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I see that James Stokes VC is to be honoured this week in London by the Prince of Wales in London, it is now 60 years (1945) when James was awarded the VC for services above the call of duty. I went to see the memorial in his honour at the Rose Garden on Rutherglen Road. I see his nephew John Ford and his family will be in London for the service, John and his sister Mary lived up the same close as us at 62 Lawmoor Street, James Stokes will never be forgotten by all those wonderful people in the Gorbals who knew him, if you are visiting Glasgow pay a visit to James's memorial at the Rose Garden on Rutherglen Road in the Gorbals. Yours sincerely Thomas Kelly Donnelly

Submitted by: Thomas Kelly Donnelly
New York, USA
12/09/05
Email: weecheekyman@msn.com
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Born in Dunmore St in 1957 in the Gorbals. I went to Buchan St primary, then Adelphi secondary and wondered if anybody went or has a picture of Buchan St primary or if anybody remembers me.

Submitted by: William Wilson
Blackpool, UK
11/09/05
Email: willal200@yahoo.co.uk
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I'm just wondering if anyone remembers my Granfather Dr. David Mclean who worked with Dr.James Gilchrist...I would appreciate any funny stories/anecdotes about my grandfather as my mum is compiling a family history.

Submitted by: Sarah Stoddart
Livingston, Scotland
08/09/05
Email: seggie69@hotmail.co.uk
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Hi it's wee me again just wanted to share some of the things I found out with a lot of help lol---will try and get it right this time lol. GG/GRANDPARENTS ALLAN & ROSSEANN MCNAUGHTON MAIDEN KANE they came from Ireland? but not sure as can-not find birth cert for G/GRANDAD ALLAN SON OF ALLAN-ROSEANN poss he was born in Ireland-now my GRANNYS FAMILY NAMES GG/PARENTS DONALD & GRACE HOOD MAIDEN NAME ANDERSON-G/GRANDA WAS NEIL HOOD-SON OF DONALD AND MARTHA MADEN NAME MCARTHUR MY GRANNY WAS THE DAUGHTER OF NEIL & MARTHA////////GRANNY MARRIED ALLAN MCNAUGHTON ON 27 DEC 1927 SHE WAS 19YRS OLD ALLAN WAS 21YRS OLD HE WAS A COAL SALESMAN AND LIVED AT 9 CAVENDISH PLACE GLASGOW MY GRANNY MARGARET HOOD AT THE TIME WAS A DOMESTIC SERVANT SHE LIVED AT NUMBER 1 CHARLOTTE PLACE SHE WAS BORN AT THAT ADDRESS ON 24/25 DEC 1911---- I AM THE FIRST GRANDAUGHTER OF ALLAN AND MARGARET HOOD MY GRANDAD PAST BEFORE I WAS BORN I THINK AROUND 1933/34 TRIED TO FIND DEATH CERT FOR HIM STILL LOOKING WILL LOOK WHEN I GET TO GLASGOW THIS YR. MY GG/GRANDAD ALLAN WAS A MARBLE POLISHER-------MY GG/GRANDAD NEIL HOOD WAS A CARTER.------NEIL AND MARTHA MARRIED AT 50 NICHLSON ST 17 JULY 1908 GLASGOW ( THIS BIT I CAN'T GET MY HEAD ROUND JAMES HOOD AND MARY HOOD MAIDEN NAME CAIRNEY IT SAY MARTHA WAS THIER DAUGHTER ? )I THINK AFTER MY GG/GRANDMA HOOD PAST MY GG/GRANDA MARRIED AGAIN NOT SURE I FOUND THIS VERY CONFUSING HOPE I DID NOT RAMBLE TOO MUCH BUT IM SO EXCITED ABOUT ALL THIS LOL (SORRY ABOUT THE CAPS BUT HAD GONE TOO FAR TO CHANGE)IT TOOK ME LONG ENOUGH TO WRITE IT ALL HOPE YOU ENJOY THE READ ALL THE BEST AND I AM HOPING SOME ONE MIGHT KNOW SOME OF MY FAMILY IF ANY LIVING RELS OUT THEIR CONTACT ME, JCB

Submitted by: JCB
Wiltshire, England
08/09/05
Email: joanb4753@aol.com
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Hello S Kelly I have been meaning to answer this for a long time I knew your g/father Robert(MAGWA) and I also knew Nora Kelly.

Submitted by: JB
Wiltshire, England
08/09/05
Email: joanb4753@aol.com
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Does anyone remember my father Edwin Mcluskey he lived at 114 Naburn Street, he lived there from 1927 til mid 1940s his mothers name was Jeannie and his father was Neil. Jeannie was a hawker, his father was a busker and played the accordian, he also had a sister Jessie who worked in Wills cigarette factory in Alexandria Parade if anyone knows of them we would love to hear from you.

Submitted by: Edwin Mcluskey
Glasgow, Scotland
07/09/05
Email: margaret.mckinnon@ntlworld.com
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My email isn't working I will get my daughter to send one Willie.

Submitted by: Linzi Burke
Glasgow, Scotland
06/09/05
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Looking for any family or anyone with info of Darroch family living @ 3 cavendish st in 1881. John married to Mary Gaffney, Patrick married to Mary O'Neil. I am Rose Darroch born 1941 @ 217 thistle st.

Submitted by: Rose Darroch Fulton
Ayrshire, Scotland
06/09/05
Email: rosefulton@yahoo.co.uk
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Diane - Costa Blanca. My Granny Fulton lived up the stair from yer Granda and my Aunty May Boyle lived in the next close 140. Do you rememeber Ann, William, Marie and Gerrard Boyle? I spent a lot of time there. If you remember Ann, I can put you in touch with her. cheers Rae

Submitted by: Rae Love
Ottawa, Canada
02/09/05
Email: rjlove2416@rogers.com
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Anyone remember the Sandford or Love family from Cumberland St 1930-60? Uncle Matt was the barman in the pub at the corner of Cumberland St and Crown St. Matt, Henny, Susan, Rena Sandford. Toss, Pat, Andy, Jean Love.

Submitted by: Rachael Love
Ottawa, Canada
01/09/05
Email: rlove@istat.ca
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Trying to trace Rab McGinlay and Liz, last heard of in the 60's at Williamson St Parkhead. Also Agnes McInally of Pollock.

Submitted by: John Bulloch
Leeds, England
01/09/05
Email: bulloch8@aol.com
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