October 2005

[TheGorbalsAdmin]

Can anyone remember Walter Breckenridge, married to Beatrice Dougan? They lived at 47 Fore Street Port Glasgow and had an adopted son named Gerald? Any info appreciated, Lea x

Submitted by: Lea
Fife, Scotland
31/10/05
Email:wilkinson.leanne@gmail.com
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I'd like to hear from anyone who remembers the following families in the Gorbals. Around 1930 Michael Davis shoemaker Lawmoor Street, lived near the police station, his wife Mary used to look after the lost children. Their grandaughter Molly (now 90) who married Andy Perry. Also Perry family from 141 Sandyfaulds Street - Andy, Julia, Tommy (around 1910-1940). Cairney and McCambridge family from Crown Street 1930 Thanks

Submitted by: Ann Marie Perry
Adelaide, Australia
29/10/05
Email:anniep@picknowl.com.au
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I was born in Barrmill Beith Ayrshire I knew both Johnsons and the Crawfords. My own middle name is Johnson.

Submitted by: Henderson
Coatbridge, Scotland
29/10/05
Email:lh009x2744@blueyonder.co.uk
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Trying to find an old flame of mine her name was Winnie Smith, she lived in Glenacre drive at the time, that was in the early 1960's. Her dad's name was Hugh, and she also had two younger brothers. She went to the girls school in Charlotte Street. can anyone help an old gorbals boy out?

Submitted by: William Kelly
Rutherglen, Scotland
28/10/05
Email:william@kelly3161.fslife.co.uk
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I was born on 01/01/1969 if Mary and Isa were twins then I would be the oldest grand child of Mary Houston/Lewis of which there are many as Mary had 6 children Gordon, Pauline, Lee, David, Preston, Elizibeth all being Lewis. If you would like to know more email me Thanks Chris Nelson.

Submitted by: Chris Nelson
Aukland, NZ
28/10/05
Email: mogiman@hotmail.com
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Fran, I was wondering what close that you lived in, 73 or 77, My mum would like to know if you knew the Johnson's and the Crawfords. My Gran Still lives in Scotland along with my Uncle Jim. Did you know my Grans Sisters, Threasa, Bridie and Annie? Thank You Natalie

Submitted by: Natalie
USA
28/10/05
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Anyone remember details of ashwood family fruit hawker robert, wifes name annie. Roberts brother William, wifes name mary i believe. One of roberts sons died in accident in building tunnel and william died early in life. Also he had a daughter alice worked in chocolate factory died aged 16yrs from TB, i believe Robert had a large family but brother william only had two children.

Submitted by: Liz Hamilton
Glasgow, Scotland
27/10/05
Email: iretonhenry@aol.com
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I was born at 214 Thistle St in 1939, went to St. Francis school then Holyrood. Been in Canada since 1957. I remember Sheila Coyle, Maureen McHugh, Adorina D'Arcy, from Holyrood & Frances Cryans from St. Francis. This site sure brings back the memories, dinnit?

Submitted by: Betty McConnell
Mississauga, Canada
24/10/05
Email: bettymcconnell@sympatico.ca
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Hi, I Lived as a child, from 1946 to 1958 at 180 Nicholson St (I was nicknamed Johnny Errol). I am trying to find James Mason (his sister was Maudie). Or Robert McCalpine, used to live at the top of Hospital St. I went to St John's Primary and Secondry Schools.

Submitted by: John Liliekas
Vancouver, Canada
23/10/05
Email: jliliekas@aol.com
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F.A.O Betty McLeanre photos and information on Archie Stormouth and others wrote to you, haven't had reply maybe wrong e-mail address? Please keep in touch

Submitted by: Nan cameron (Bell)
Glasgow, Scotland
22/10/05
Email: partickbelle@hotmail.co.uk
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My Grannys family the gallaghers lived in Coburg Lane. My mums dad was John Bennett his mum granny Bennett owned a shop. Mum visited when young Granny Bennett died in a fire. Does anyone remember my Gallagher and Bennetts family, thats all I know due to family fued. Kind regards Moira

Submitted by: Moira
Glasgow, Scotland
22/10/05
Email: moirabrown321@hotmail.com
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Hi Mary, my apologies I entered the incorrect email address. Which of the family did you know?

Submitted by: Emma McKendrick
Glasgow, Scotland
19/10/05
Email: ejmck1980@yahoo.co.uk
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Does anyone remember Matt Meek lived in the Gorbals but moved to Canada? Looking for a photo, he had a son to Annie McGinnelly called Jim they lived in Benthall st. Any info uesful thanks the late Jims daughter Irene.

Submitted by: Irene Meek/Newall
Glasgow, Scotland
18/10/05
Email: irene_newells_111_@hotmail.com
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I have in my possession many photos of Gorbals . If you are looking for your street, I may well have it. I have in the past few months taken photos of new Gorbals from high and low. Get in touch if I can help. Norrie McNamee

Submitted by: Norman McNamee
Glasgow, Lanarkshire
18/10/05
Email: norman_mcnamee@hotmail.com
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I am looking for information on the Crawford family who lived in Cathedral Street Townhead during the twenties, when the man of the house died around the late forties early fifties. His daughter Nancy continued to reside in the house. She was married to a man called Alex Bremner. Her brother who was named William married an irish girl called Ruby. Nancy had 2 sons named Alex and James who I am sure still live in Glasgow.

Submitted by: Billy Crawford
Derry City, N.Ireland
18/10/05
Email: bcrawford_45@hotmail.com
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Just a wee note to let anyone that didn't know Peter and Jean Newall formally of McNeil st, Queen Elizebeth sq and lately of Cavendish St have passed away, gone but never forgotten.

Submitted by: George Newall
Glasgow, Scotland
17/10/05
Email: gnewall@ntlworld.com
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Hello I'm trying to find out details of the Livingstone family from Rutherglen and Govanhill area. There was Thomas Cairns and Agnes nee Cook and live there around 1910 - 1950. Does anyone remember Morgan Street Govanhill? Any help would be a great help Thanks, Shaun

Submitted by: Shaun Sewell
Blyth, England
17/10/05
Email: shaunsewell@hotmail.com
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Emma - re McCluskeys knew all of them tried to email you nae luck there - email was returned!

Submitted by: Mary
Gorbals, Glasgow
17/10/05
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Does anyone remember Pearl McMahon from 76 Caledonia road from the years 1938 to 1940? My gran has now got 6 children and 4 grand children including me. My gran is now 73! She remembers the Crooks from Camdon street, not the bad Crooks, the good Crooks!Ha! Ha!

Submitted by: Holly McCarron
Glasgow, Scotland
15/10/05
Email: beachbabe@hotmail.com
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Anyone know of Harry (rip), Bridget, John MOCHAN? Glasgow 50's/70's era from Canwadrick/Thornlea bank area? I recall the coca cola factory just up from the park!

Submitted by: Will
15/10/05
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Bit of a long shot but does anyone remember a family who lived in a church and emigrated to Australia in the mid 1960's. I only know the chaps name as Jim and he was the caretaker of a church I remember being called St Mungo's but I can't find any reference to it. My mother was raised in Mathieson Street, her name was Helen (Ella) Broadfoot and she married Robert Jackson who also lived in Mathieson Street. Any help would be appreciated. By the way, love all the stories on this site. Regards Linda

Submitted by: Linda Monk
Derbyshire, UK
14/10/05
Email: harry0monk@aol.com
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I just happened to be surfing the net and came across this site ...and have throughly enjoyed my wee visit here. My Mothers Family came from 28 Errol Street. Her Name was Lizzie Conner. Her mother was a Hawker called Maggie and her dad was a Bottmaker, Cobbler to trade She had Sisters Annie (A geat Dancer) Ellen, Mae and Rose also Brothers Davey, Jock (Killed in 1941 in Sidi Byranni. She married James Buckiley from Edinburgh and had 4 Children Pat, Margaret, Charles (Died In infancy) and Joe. James Buckley died in 1947 from injuries in a Works accident on a Building site. She remarried James McAuley and had 3 Children to him, Catherine, Frank and me Mary. I have seen a post from a Mick Connely and think he Maybe my Auntie Bernies son (Bernadette) does anyone remember any of us? Would love to hear from you if you do ...and thanks for bringing back so many happy memories as The Hot crisps penny a pke ..also next to the Crisp factory was the chocolate factory were we would take turns at running in and scooping out a cupful of the dried chocolate....Happy days!!

Submitted by: Mary
Glasgow, Scotland
13/10/05
Email: redheadruth_2000@yahoo.co.uk
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Looking to find May McDermott she lived on 50 Surrey St. Gorbals - I believe she now lives in Los Angelos Cal. I have a photo of all us weans outside my granny's close taken in 1950, I met her sister Katie McTurk in Saltcoats many years ago when I went home, if May contacts me then I will gladly forward the picture. Regards Anne

Submitted by: Anne Grimes (nee Donovan)
Whitby Ont, Canada
13/10/05
Email: lenann@rogers.com
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I'm trying to trace my family tree and i was hoping someone would remember my great grandparents who came from the gorbals, Anthony McCluskey (Majykeas) and Mary. My Grand parents who also lived in the gorbals were Peter McCluskey and Grace McCluskey (Armstrong). They had 5 children Grace, Shirley, Peter, Mary and Gary. They lived in Thistle St. Any information would be very helpful. Thanks

Submitted by: Emma McKendrick
Glasgow, Scotland
13/10/05
Email: ejcmk1980@yahoo.co.uk
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Born in McNeil St moved to Mathieson St mid 1940s. Went to St.Lukes then Holyrood till 1954. Just recently found the site, revives great memories!

Submitted by: Eddie Healy
Liverpool, England
12/10/05
Email: eh001k4698@blueyonder.co.uk
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I am looking for anyone who knew the Shearers of Herbertson St. 1920's - 1950's, particularly my mother Margaret or her older brother David.

Submitted by: Moira
Langley, Canada
11/10/05
Email: mgale@shaw.ca
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Anyone remember a Tommy Hearns from the Gorbals?

Submitted by: John Todd
Glasgow, Scotland
10/10/05
Email: no1toddy@aol.com
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I am trying to find Davin and Linda Thompson they are brother and sister to Francs and James who is looking for them threw me. David has just turned 40 in april this year and Linda will be about 41/42 they are originaly from Glasgow can anyone help pls?

Submitted by: Mel
Perth, Scotland
09/10/05
Email: melandman@btinternet.com
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FOR NATALIE - I lived beside the Gerritys & the Travers familys in Thistle St.

Submitted by: Fran
Glasgow, Scotland
08/10/05
Email: anoymiss@gals.com
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We are planning to visit Scotland 2006 as a family project to seek information for our family geneology. Gorbals, Glasglow, Aye, Lanark, Dunsye, Hamilton are all apart of this family history. Our family names are Everett, Ramsey and Finnelston. Is there anyone who would be interested in helping us by doing a little bit of research, working with a local travel agent there, and when we come be a travel guide for our family? There is so much we want to learn and limited time when we get there. Please Please contact me. Thank you so much

Submitted by: Everett Family
California, USA
08/10/05
Email: jeannes2@comcast.net
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Just found the site - GREAT. The KIOSK cafe owned by Angelo FORTE 1956-60's. I served the Macallums for 2/6 an hour to the St. John's crowds after mass on Sunday. All the memeries rolling back. Nan cameron I have a photo of us at Camden St but you don't remember me, be in touch soon.

Submitted by: B Rutherford
Glasgow, Scotland
08/10/05
Email: erutherforde@aol.com
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Joe McGowan I lived 321 thistle st got married in 57 my legs went weak on me then lolo. Couldnt fight anymore but remember billy hart from cumberland st was going for commonwealth midleweight title he faught from newcastle cant remember how he finished up as I made a dash for oz and differant life. I hung around cumberland st awera best ten quid.

Submitted by: Ten quid
Oz
07/10/05
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For Fran: That is exactly right, May is my Granny. How do you know them? Natalie

Submitted by: Natalie
USA
07/10/05
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Is there anyone who remembers Malvenan's bakery in Bedford st, the family lived in Abbotsford Pl in the 20's?

Submitted by: Malvenan
St Andrews, Fife
06/10/05
Email: kaitak_@msn.com
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Trying to trace the Fergusons of Dean street, Annie, Rosie and John. Annie married John Taylor and stayed in George st at the corner of High St. Rosie (my godmother) married John McDonald they had twin boys and lived in Lawmoor St in 1960's would be grateful if anyone can help.

Submitted by: Rose Darroch Fulton
Ayrshire, Scotland
05/10/05
Email: rosefulton@yahoo.co.uk
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Ten Quid..lived 77 Thistle St and hung about corner of Thistle/Cleland Streets. Oxford got blown up in '57. Remember because it was my first leave from army. I went to visit and it was gone. I was told it was to do with Arab/Israeli conflict. As you know there was a big Jewish presence then Who knows? And it was Vincent Okine not Peter. A.T.B. Joe

Submitted by: Joe McGowan
03/10/05
Email: mcgowan2@blueyonder.co.uk
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