January 2006
Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 4:34 pm
Born 1948 (Mathieson Street), moved to Moffat Street around 1955, then to Canada in 1963. I went to St. Francis and then Holyrood. Surely someone remembers me and would like to get in touch.
Submitted by: Maureen McEwan
Brampton, Canada
31/01/06
Email: mamcewan@rogers.com
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Mugo/Muggo/Mougo/Mouggoch/Mouggo Hi Everyone, I am trying to find information about my ancestors who lived in the Gorbals 1800's to ???? This surname is uncommon, does anyone know anything about them? They lived at the following addresses: 23 Devon Street,243 Hospital Street,93 and 74 Kidston Street and 178 Eglinton Street. If anyone has pictures or information, it would be appreciated. Thanks in advance ,Jan
Submitted by: Jan
Ontario, Canada
31/01/06
Email: dawson_2610@msn.com
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In answer to Gorbals Jim1. I asked my mum if my dad ever got called Tarzan as a nickname and she said she had heard him called that because of his build, he wasn't very tall but had a good build. He had an Uncle Thomas and a cousin who was christened Thomas so I suppose would have got Tam and he did have a connection to a Sammy Wilson through a relative called "Big Suzie". I think Sammy had a connection with Benny Lynch, something to do with the training. Do you know anything about the Wilson family especially Bunty and Sadie Wilson. Doreen
Submitted by: D Wilson
Glasgow, Scotland
30/01/06
Email: doreenwi2@btinternet.com
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Looking for May Kerr and Anne Moore. My mums name was Marlene Findlay. She knew you from Waddell street in the Gorbals. It would be nice for her to here from you both.
Submitted by: Michelle Faria
Hamilton, Canada
29/01/06
Email: mfaria12000@yahoo.ca
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Hi would love to hear from anyone who remembers the Roberts family from 3 benthall st, or anyone who drank in the Pig & Whistle, we lived there until 1972 3 benthall st not the Pig & Whistle! My mothers maiden name was Anderson her first name was Jessie.
Submitted by: John Roberts
Shotts (fae the Gorbals)
28/01/06
Email: rjohnny37@btinternet.com
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Don't know if anyone can help; trying to find out more about my granny who was a district nurse in the Gorbals possibly around early 1920s. Can't seem to find out when or why she came to Glasgow, she might have lived in Gorbals area while nursing there but not sure. It's a very vague story, but if anyone has any memories I'd love to hear from you!
Submitted by: Anna
Glasgow, scotland
28/01/06
Email: sheepy450@yahoo.com
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Does anyone know the whereabous of Sheila Conaghan. She lived on Crown Street several closes up from Cumberland St. Sheila married when she was about 20 years old and moved to Govanhill. Any information would be much appreciated.
Submitted by: Margaret McGettigan Burgdorf
Westfield NJ, USA
25/01/06
Email: Glenmornin@AOL.com
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Hi, my mother has asked me to see if anyone remember the Burns family from 51 Cumberland Lane, they then moved to 54 Portugal Street around 1930. My grandparents were John & Lilly Burns. My mother was the oldest of 9 children, Betty, Pat, Nan, Bridget, Joe, JOhn, Mary, Emmy, Christie. Family then moved to Pollock around 1949. If anyone remembers the Burns family. I would be pleased to hear from you. Thanks
Submitted by: Betty Skyrme
Cumbria, England
25/01/06
Email: betty8lue50@aol.com
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Does anyone have any info on anyone with the name Walsh or Bogie. I'm led to believe they were from the Gorbals area of Glasgow. (Walsh being the name of my Grandparents and Bogie being relatives of the Walsh family). Thankyou.
Submitted by: Karen Falcus
Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK 2
5/01/06
Email: karenfalcus@yahoo.co.uk
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Hi, not sure if anyone can help but I am looking for relatives called Peter clacher who had relatives in Burslem staffordshire and meadow street whifflet coatbridge. Also beveridge family related to my late grandmother catherine tilley, beveridge who married Peter clacher in 1929. My mum Mary ann clacher was born in 1933 at Bellshill hospital I would love to hear from anyone who can recall these people. Many thanks cathy
Submitted by: Catherine Vere
Northampton, England
24/01/06
Email: Verecev@aol.com
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Great Website!! I have been reading through this wonderful site and can relate to many comments. I stayed at 165 stockwell st. brought up by my grandparents. Went to buchan st. school and then strathie. My Granny Doran, although she had 11 children through her 2 marriages, looked after me so well and granda Doran worked in John Browns as a caulker. He liked a wee drink and my Granny used to wonder how when he left the house on a saturday with half a crown then come back paraletic, but he would sing in the popinjay and was rewarded with a few beers. That was the way it was. My Grannies first man was killed in action in France. His name was William McKenna, they had i think 4 children, Maggie, Bill, Charles and Jeanie who was my mother. Then there was the Doran children, May, Margaret, Cathie, Jackie, Carrie and Jean. So I was spoilt at times with my aunties. My uncle Jackie was a big man and a big character, well known for his great humour and we would have family parties on a saturday night and there were a few screwtaps for me to take the empties to moffats on the monday.
Submitted by: Robert McKenna
d-38667 Bad Harzburg, Germany
24/01/06
Email: robertmc@online.de
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Have found this great site has great pic's of the old place's in Glasgow glesga.palsuk.com JJ
Submitted by: JJ
Glasgow, Scotland
24/01/06
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Does anyone remember the graham family? They lived in the gorbals in the 1950-60's. There was James, Martha, Betty, Helen, Sadie, Susie and Charlie??
Submitted by: Graham
Clydebank, W Dunbartonshire
23/01/06
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I am trying to contact the McLaughlin family from Ballater Street Gorbals. Father was John, mother was Mimer, children were John & Walter, Betty, Jessie 7. Mimer we had many a good Saturday & Sunday in the home. Walter I myself were in the cadets went into the army at the same time 1952 would like to here from them or anyone who knew them. Yours sincerely Thomas k Donnelly Brooklyn New York USA.
Submitted by: Thomas K Donnelly
Brooklyn New York, USA
23/01/06
Email: weecheekyman@msn.com
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I am trying to contact Mr Chris Watsford in Australia who was looking for information about the Cowie family in Glasgow. Could not get through to his website. My great grandmother was married to Peter Cowie and they lived in Waddell Street. Her name was Christina. My father is called Peter Cowie Finlay. He was born in 1917 and had a brother called Charles and 3 half brothers called Willie, Phyllis and Robert.
Submitted by: Ruth Higginson
Dedham, England
23/01/06
Email: ruth@rhigginson.fsbusiness.co.uk
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My mum was wondering if anyone remembers the Forest family from Mathison street. Peggy, Patricia, Andrew and Tommy. Parents were Catherine and Patrick Forest, my mums pals were Ailsy McQuewan anyone with any information let us know we would love to hear from you and anyone knowing any of the Birrells let us know also.
Submitted by: Trish Hamilton,
Canada
22/01/06
Email: smokeyb@cablerocket.com
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In answer to Jimmy Barclay Dunn dated 11/01/06. My Mother lived at Portugal Street in the Gorbals when she was young, she said she remembers a LIPTON'S Store in Norfolk Street.
Submitted by: Betty Skyrme
Cumbria, England
22/01/06
Email: betty8lue50@aol.com
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Do you remember the carnival at the Glasgow Green at the fair fortnight wasn't it great from davie
Submitted by: David Donald
Glasgow, Scotland
22/01/06
Email: thesunlighttree@aol.com
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Reading through the site and there is my brother in Australia. Hello William me and Tam have been trying to e-mail you but got wrong address, we are all fine in scotland would love to hear how you are getting on visit the Gorbals often really different to what you must remember sometimes difficult to see where all the old buildings used to be, but some old landmarks can't be forgotten. Let us know how things are in Australia sent an e-mail hope you get it Joe.
Submitted by: Joe Whiteside
Ayrshire, Scotland
22/01/06
Email: joebuffs@yahoo.co.uk
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My Name is Meechan, my Father, James son of William residing at 54 Errol Street Glasgow. My Father's Mother Helen died in 1946, his father William in 1953. I am trying to track down information about my father's brothers and sisters. Any information could help, I know he had a brother also named William and a sister named Agnes. My father became a singer in the Royal Kilitie Juniors, and a professional singer after that. He met my Mother a Professional Dancer and moved to Birmingham and stayed until he died in 1984. I am the eldest boy, one of six children. Any help would be great.
Submitted by: Gary Meechan
Ludlow, England
22/01/06
Email: gary@wrfc.co.uk
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F.A.O. william.stewart52@btinternet.com I lived above the popinjay 1 up 165 Stockwell Street in granny mclarens house between 1943 and 1955 nice to answer this keep in touch
Submitted by: Robert Mckenna
Bad Harzburg D-38667, Germany
21/01/06
Email: robertmc@online.de
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F.A.O. Alice.bell@ntlworld.com Remember Auntie Alices in Paddys Market? I lived with my Granny Doran at 165 Stockwell St. Alice was 3 up
Submitted by: Robert Mckenna
Bad Harzburg D-38667, Germany
21/01/06
Email: robertmc@online.de
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TEMPLETONS CARPETS GLASGOW would like to say as a glasgow born boy ended up delivering templetons carpets from 1978 until 1982 in the berkshire area and south of england. They were brought down to CARROLLS TRANSPORT MIDDLESEX then loaded onto bedford TK lorries and delivered to carpet shops and warehouses. I used to take my lorry home 40 miles away with a full load thankfully nobody broke into the back of it so I am proud to be able to say that I handled Templetons Glasgow carpets. Can I ask if anyone knows where I can get any old pictures of lorries loading up at templetons or transport associated with templetons carpets will pay for them kind regards peter coyle
Submitted by: Peter Coyle
Reading, England
20/01/06
Email: petcoy2006@yahoo.co.uk
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Does anyone remember wee Tucker mcauley from the gorbals, also his brothers Archie, John and his sisters Nessie and jane. They all stayed at Cumberland st and Cavendish place. They also stayed in other parts of the gorbals. Its possible they could have even been squating with their mother at one of these addresses in the late 30's.
Submitted by: John McAuley
Glasgow, Scotland
19/01/06
Email: the_mcauleys@btinternet.com
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I am researching my family tree and I was wondering if anyone remembers the Cox family. They lived in Inverkip Street across from the green picture house. There names were George and Annie Cox and they had a son called Charlie. Its really Charlie I would like more information on, but any information would be gratefull thanks
Submitted by: Yvonnne Hamilton
Glasgow, Scotland
19/01/06
Email: wmmyr@aol.com
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COYLE - NICHOLSON STREET GORBALS. Hello I was born in july 1953 in nicholson street my mother was not married her name was Elizabeth Coyle. Any info about her if you knew her would be really helpful she worked in a distillery at the time according to my birth certificate. I was in the care of corporation of Glasgow and went to a foster home in edinburgh where I grew up. I have a brother called Tony and sister called Kathleen who is some where in Glasgow. Also does anyone in the uk have any pictures of Nicholson st Gorbals Glasgow. Will buy any int ones hope somebody can help regards Peter Coyle.
Submitted by: Peter Coyle
Reading, Berkshire
19/01/06
Email: petcoy2006@yahoo.co.uk
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I'm trying to find out anything about my father james 'jimmy' meek. He and my mother jean, were married in 1960/61. I was born in liverpool in nov. 1961 and lived in the gorbals on and off from 1962-1965.I believe my father had a brother called ian and a sister nancy-i think. The only part of an address I have is eaglesham rd - this maybe connected with East Kilbride, I think his parents-my grand parents may have lived there, i think my grandfather was called alexander. Any info would be of help, I'd just like to know what became of him? Canada may have been in his past prior to marrying my mum. Paul Warner (formerly known as meek).
Submitted by: Paul Warner
Harrogate, UK
18/01/06
Email: paulwarner04@hotmail.co.uk
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My family came from the area and my greatgrandfather paddy carroll lived in/near ballater street. As far as i can gather he had two sons and a daughter, there may have been more. My grandfather paddy moved to dundee and settled in a part of the town called 'little tipperary' i don't think i need to provide an explanation why, and worked in the the worlds largest jute mill called cox's. His brother tony i have led to believe played for clyde leicester city and belfast celtic. They had a sister annie who remained in the gorbals and married a bookmaker called keelan. My greatgrandfather was a tobacco spinner and he married helen holmes. I have also been told that they may have lived in tobago street and abercrombie street. If anyone can supply any information on any member of my family in glasgow i would be VERY grateful. thanks
Submitted by: Joe Carroll
Dundee, Scotland
18/01/06
Email: joe.carroll@dundeecity.gov.uk
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I'm pretty (actually I'm not, more like gorgeous). I'm pretty sure there was a Lipton's grocery store in Crown St just off Ballater St heading up toward Rutherglen Rd.
Submitted by: Charley Broon
Winnipeg, Canada
17/01/06
Email: cath3@mts.net
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Anyone know the whereabouts of Charlie and Netta Corrigan lived in Caledonia rd bottom flat? Her maiden name was paul. thanks
Submitted by: Jim Steen
Toms River, USA
16/01/06
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My name is Whiteside (Wullie) as I was called, and I was born in 1948 and lived at 390 Cumberland St, right on the corner of Mathenson St facing the Paragon Cinama. My parents were Tommy and Isa Whiteside and I had brothers and sisters Tommy, Joe, Betty, Nancey and Margaret. I went to St Francis primary school and my friends then were Wullie Kelly Brian, Darcy and there were twins who lived in Mathinson St and we always called them "the twins" if anyone can help me locate someone from that time and address I would be grateful.
Submitted by: Whiteside
Melbourne, Australia
16/01/06
Email: whiteside@dcsi.net.au
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I'm researching family tree does anyone have any information on the Wilson family Robert married to Sara nee Todd, who lived in Muse Lane 1900 to possibvly 1930'a large family my father was one of the sons also they had an aunt Annie married to a Robert Smith Ross. My grandfsather is listed on his marriage certificate as a journemay/ironworker. Grateful thanks for any info.
Submitted by: Ena Ross
Hampshire, England
14/01/06
Email: ebocs@yahoo.co.uk
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Does anyone one remember my father Danny McCann from Florence St? He had a brother William and a sister Patsy. Sadly my father passed away on August the 8th 2005. Has any one got photos of him?
Submitted by: Daniel McCann jnr
Glasgow, Scotland
13/01/06
Email: d.mccann@ntlworld.com
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Trying to trace the name Meiklem , from the Gorbals, I thank you John Meiklem
Submitted by: John Meiklem
Perth, Scotland
13/01/06
Email: jcm74@blueyonder.co.uk
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I was born on 2/6/53 (coronation day)at 22 Nicholson St Gorbals. My mothers name is wee Cathy Moore nee Payne, my dad was big Andy, my dad was in the KOSB.I remember the swimming baths with the painted blue floor, and the pictures at the weekend to watch Toby Tyler movies, my aunty Jan Hogan or Quinn I'm not sure which lived in Gorbals Street next to the cross I would sit on her window sill watching the traffic go past, if anyone remembers she had gnomes on the sill, I later worked at Templetons Carpet Factory as a loom boy and also worked in Sydney Collins Textiles in Oxford Street, I now live in Devon and am an engineer and writer(see my website )www.raptormusic.co.uk my father died in 1977 but my mother is still very much alive and doing well in East Kilbride, I enjoy your site and give you all my best in finding what you are looking for, take care and belated happy new year.
Submitted by: Charlie Moore
Devon, England
13/01/06
Email: charlie.m.moore@talk21.com
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I lived up the "Beehive " close 2 up,from 1933 till 1950, My cousins were the Carrolls', they were 9 brothers and sisters who lived 3up in the same close (183 Cumberland St. Let me hear from anyone who remembers me or my cousins family Thanx "Davy" wilson Went t "Camdie" then "Bogie"
Submitted by: David Wilson
Ft. Laud, USA
12/01/06
Email: haggis1530@aol.com
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I lived at 100 Camden Street up until 1966? Had three brothers, Edward, Brian & Joseph. Parents were Edward & Nettie. Neighbours were the Whites, Collins, Ashcrofts, next close the Wiggins family. Moved to Pollok afterwards but would like to hear from any old family or friends. I attended St Francis Primary attached to the church and also the new St Francis in Cumberland St. Looking for any old photos of Camden St, in particular The Camden Bar can anyone help? I was only 7 when I left but they were lots of good memories. David O'Neill aged 48
Submitted by: David O'Neill
Glasgow, Scotland
12/01/06
Email: cathy.oneill9@btinternet.com
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Hi, does anyone know if there was a LIPTON's Grocery shop in Gorbals, and if so where was it? My grandfather, Robert Lockhart Dunn was the manager there - he lived at 35 Cleland Street when he married Agnes (Nan)Barclay in 1913. Jimmy
Submitted by: Jimmy Barclay
Dunn Inverness, Scotland
11/01/06
Email: jimmybdunn@yahoo.co.uk
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my sister Clare and I are trying to find out if anyone knew our grandad, Cycil John Vernon, he was born in 1929 and lived in the gorbals until 1945, any information will be really appreciated, we dont know his parents names and he died in 1970 so trying to get information mainly for our dad. He had loads of brothers who died we only know of one and he was called Walter. Grandad also boxed in the gorbals.
Submitted by: Joanne Vernon
Herts, England
11/01/06
Email: joanne.vernon1@ntlworld.co.uk
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Does anyone remember the Wilson family of Muse Lane number 64 I believe they moved away to either Ecclefechan or Auchtermuchty sometime in the late 1920's. Mr gradparents names were Robert Wilson and my grandmothers name was Sarah Todd - Also Robert had a sister called Annie who married a William Ross and they had a daughter called Jenny born 1919 and a son Alfred born 1922 - desperately trying to trace relatives of either of the above any help would be so much appreciated.
Submitted by: Ena Ross
Farnborough Hampshire, England
10/01/06
Email: ebocs@yahoo.co.uk
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Hi Margaret, Peter here again just got your massage about MARY TINNEY I have not had time to look for it yet this site keeps geting bigger all the best for now.
Submitted by: Peter
Australia
09/01/06
Email:Not Submitted
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Elaina walker. tried to send you a couple of pics of the pawn shop in florence st, but cant seem to get through to your e-mail address. Andy Carberry.
Submitted by: Andy Carberry
Australia
08/01/06
Email:Not Submitted
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D. Wilson was your da known as tarzan had cousen tam -sammy wilson the sp booky lived naburn st tam lived near the oatlands ?
Submitted by: gorbalsjim1
Australia
08/01/06
Email:Not Submitted
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Dave Stevenson u are dead right lawmoor st next to the gravey eatin the ruhbarb growin oot the graves creepin thru it in the dark scared the hell oot o us the darky gang "robertsons"became my pals in later yrs.u lived near the corner of caly rd.they were the good ol days awera best 2006. ten quid
Submitted by: Ten Quid
Australia
08/01/06
Email:Not Submitted
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FAO Alaina Walker, there was 2 pawn shops in Florence one off Rutherglen road and the other one was off Ballater street, sorry no photos. I remember the dairy in Moffat Street it was at the right hand side of the pend where you cut through to Sandyfaulds Street. The couple were very nice and they used to help out the people by giving them "tick" on their messages. I think they stayed in Carmyle or around that area if I can recall. I lived at the top end of it and nearly all the people from around that area used their shop.
Submitted by: Amelia McKinlay (nee Welsh)
Glasgow, Scotland
06/01/06
Email: ameliamckinlay@msn.com
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Can anyone send me a picture of Abbortsford Place the Gorbals flats, I was born there and have never seen them.
Submitted by: Rita
Lanark, Scotland
06/01/06
Email: johnmcskm@aol.com
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Does anyone remember the McAuley family from 9 Cavendish Place late 40's early 50's.I am trying to find any info on this family in particular my dads first wife,Frances Teresa McAuley(nee McDermott)died 1952. She died a few months after giving birth. I believe she was of Irish origen, family names are (McGarvey, McDermott,Kellegher) I would love to know what Frances looked like or if anyone can tell me anything about her or any members of her family.
Submitted by: John McAuley
Glasgow, Scotland
06/01/06
Email: the_mcauleys@btinternet.com
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Any 1 know the gardiner family
Submitted by: S Gardiner
Cumbria, England
06/01/06
Email: ivisonvisa@aol.com
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Well I would like to know anybody that knew my das family the Byrnes from Lamoore Street
Submitted by: Tim Byrne
Glasgow, Scotland
05/01/06
Email: thehoops290567@aol.com
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Does anyone out there remember the pawn shop on Florence street? Any photos?
Submitted by: Alaina Walker
Stirling, Scotland
02/01/06
Email: alaina-walker@yahoo.co.uk
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Any relatives/friends of Robert Augustus McKissack born 1903 Gorbals. Emigrated to Australia 1922 aged 19. He served on the 'Empress' on the Clyde River. Large family. I am the second son with twin sister Eunice.
Submitted by: Gordon McKissack
ALBURY NSW, AUSTRALIA
02/01/06
Email: gordell@netspace.net.au
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Submitted by: Maureen McEwan
Brampton, Canada
31/01/06
Email: mamcewan@rogers.com
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Mugo/Muggo/Mougo/Mouggoch/Mouggo Hi Everyone, I am trying to find information about my ancestors who lived in the Gorbals 1800's to ???? This surname is uncommon, does anyone know anything about them? They lived at the following addresses: 23 Devon Street,243 Hospital Street,93 and 74 Kidston Street and 178 Eglinton Street. If anyone has pictures or information, it would be appreciated. Thanks in advance ,Jan
Submitted by: Jan
Ontario, Canada
31/01/06
Email: dawson_2610@msn.com
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In answer to Gorbals Jim1. I asked my mum if my dad ever got called Tarzan as a nickname and she said she had heard him called that because of his build, he wasn't very tall but had a good build. He had an Uncle Thomas and a cousin who was christened Thomas so I suppose would have got Tam and he did have a connection to a Sammy Wilson through a relative called "Big Suzie". I think Sammy had a connection with Benny Lynch, something to do with the training. Do you know anything about the Wilson family especially Bunty and Sadie Wilson. Doreen
Submitted by: D Wilson
Glasgow, Scotland
30/01/06
Email: doreenwi2@btinternet.com
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Looking for May Kerr and Anne Moore. My mums name was Marlene Findlay. She knew you from Waddell street in the Gorbals. It would be nice for her to here from you both.
Submitted by: Michelle Faria
Hamilton, Canada
29/01/06
Email: mfaria12000@yahoo.ca
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Hi would love to hear from anyone who remembers the Roberts family from 3 benthall st, or anyone who drank in the Pig & Whistle, we lived there until 1972 3 benthall st not the Pig & Whistle! My mothers maiden name was Anderson her first name was Jessie.
Submitted by: John Roberts
Shotts (fae the Gorbals)
28/01/06
Email: rjohnny37@btinternet.com
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Don't know if anyone can help; trying to find out more about my granny who was a district nurse in the Gorbals possibly around early 1920s. Can't seem to find out when or why she came to Glasgow, she might have lived in Gorbals area while nursing there but not sure. It's a very vague story, but if anyone has any memories I'd love to hear from you!
Submitted by: Anna
Glasgow, scotland
28/01/06
Email: sheepy450@yahoo.com
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Does anyone know the whereabous of Sheila Conaghan. She lived on Crown Street several closes up from Cumberland St. Sheila married when she was about 20 years old and moved to Govanhill. Any information would be much appreciated.
Submitted by: Margaret McGettigan Burgdorf
Westfield NJ, USA
25/01/06
Email: Glenmornin@AOL.com
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Hi, my mother has asked me to see if anyone remember the Burns family from 51 Cumberland Lane, they then moved to 54 Portugal Street around 1930. My grandparents were John & Lilly Burns. My mother was the oldest of 9 children, Betty, Pat, Nan, Bridget, Joe, JOhn, Mary, Emmy, Christie. Family then moved to Pollock around 1949. If anyone remembers the Burns family. I would be pleased to hear from you. Thanks
Submitted by: Betty Skyrme
Cumbria, England
25/01/06
Email: betty8lue50@aol.com
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Does anyone have any info on anyone with the name Walsh or Bogie. I'm led to believe they were from the Gorbals area of Glasgow. (Walsh being the name of my Grandparents and Bogie being relatives of the Walsh family). Thankyou.
Submitted by: Karen Falcus
Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK 2
5/01/06
Email: karenfalcus@yahoo.co.uk
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Hi, not sure if anyone can help but I am looking for relatives called Peter clacher who had relatives in Burslem staffordshire and meadow street whifflet coatbridge. Also beveridge family related to my late grandmother catherine tilley, beveridge who married Peter clacher in 1929. My mum Mary ann clacher was born in 1933 at Bellshill hospital I would love to hear from anyone who can recall these people. Many thanks cathy
Submitted by: Catherine Vere
Northampton, England
24/01/06
Email: Verecev@aol.com
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Great Website!! I have been reading through this wonderful site and can relate to many comments. I stayed at 165 stockwell st. brought up by my grandparents. Went to buchan st. school and then strathie. My Granny Doran, although she had 11 children through her 2 marriages, looked after me so well and granda Doran worked in John Browns as a caulker. He liked a wee drink and my Granny used to wonder how when he left the house on a saturday with half a crown then come back paraletic, but he would sing in the popinjay and was rewarded with a few beers. That was the way it was. My Grannies first man was killed in action in France. His name was William McKenna, they had i think 4 children, Maggie, Bill, Charles and Jeanie who was my mother. Then there was the Doran children, May, Margaret, Cathie, Jackie, Carrie and Jean. So I was spoilt at times with my aunties. My uncle Jackie was a big man and a big character, well known for his great humour and we would have family parties on a saturday night and there were a few screwtaps for me to take the empties to moffats on the monday.
Submitted by: Robert McKenna
d-38667 Bad Harzburg, Germany
24/01/06
Email: robertmc@online.de
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Have found this great site has great pic's of the old place's in Glasgow glesga.palsuk.com JJ
Submitted by: JJ
Glasgow, Scotland
24/01/06
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Does anyone remember the graham family? They lived in the gorbals in the 1950-60's. There was James, Martha, Betty, Helen, Sadie, Susie and Charlie??
Submitted by: Graham
Clydebank, W Dunbartonshire
23/01/06
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I am trying to contact the McLaughlin family from Ballater Street Gorbals. Father was John, mother was Mimer, children were John & Walter, Betty, Jessie 7. Mimer we had many a good Saturday & Sunday in the home. Walter I myself were in the cadets went into the army at the same time 1952 would like to here from them or anyone who knew them. Yours sincerely Thomas k Donnelly Brooklyn New York USA.
Submitted by: Thomas K Donnelly
Brooklyn New York, USA
23/01/06
Email: weecheekyman@msn.com
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I am trying to contact Mr Chris Watsford in Australia who was looking for information about the Cowie family in Glasgow. Could not get through to his website. My great grandmother was married to Peter Cowie and they lived in Waddell Street. Her name was Christina. My father is called Peter Cowie Finlay. He was born in 1917 and had a brother called Charles and 3 half brothers called Willie, Phyllis and Robert.
Submitted by: Ruth Higginson
Dedham, England
23/01/06
Email: ruth@rhigginson.fsbusiness.co.uk
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My mum was wondering if anyone remembers the Forest family from Mathison street. Peggy, Patricia, Andrew and Tommy. Parents were Catherine and Patrick Forest, my mums pals were Ailsy McQuewan anyone with any information let us know we would love to hear from you and anyone knowing any of the Birrells let us know also.
Submitted by: Trish Hamilton,
Canada
22/01/06
Email: smokeyb@cablerocket.com
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In answer to Jimmy Barclay Dunn dated 11/01/06. My Mother lived at Portugal Street in the Gorbals when she was young, she said she remembers a LIPTON'S Store in Norfolk Street.
Submitted by: Betty Skyrme
Cumbria, England
22/01/06
Email: betty8lue50@aol.com
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Do you remember the carnival at the Glasgow Green at the fair fortnight wasn't it great from davie
Submitted by: David Donald
Glasgow, Scotland
22/01/06
Email: thesunlighttree@aol.com
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Reading through the site and there is my brother in Australia. Hello William me and Tam have been trying to e-mail you but got wrong address, we are all fine in scotland would love to hear how you are getting on visit the Gorbals often really different to what you must remember sometimes difficult to see where all the old buildings used to be, but some old landmarks can't be forgotten. Let us know how things are in Australia sent an e-mail hope you get it Joe.
Submitted by: Joe Whiteside
Ayrshire, Scotland
22/01/06
Email: joebuffs@yahoo.co.uk
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My Name is Meechan, my Father, James son of William residing at 54 Errol Street Glasgow. My Father's Mother Helen died in 1946, his father William in 1953. I am trying to track down information about my father's brothers and sisters. Any information could help, I know he had a brother also named William and a sister named Agnes. My father became a singer in the Royal Kilitie Juniors, and a professional singer after that. He met my Mother a Professional Dancer and moved to Birmingham and stayed until he died in 1984. I am the eldest boy, one of six children. Any help would be great.
Submitted by: Gary Meechan
Ludlow, England
22/01/06
Email: gary@wrfc.co.uk
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F.A.O. william.stewart52@btinternet.com I lived above the popinjay 1 up 165 Stockwell Street in granny mclarens house between 1943 and 1955 nice to answer this keep in touch
Submitted by: Robert Mckenna
Bad Harzburg D-38667, Germany
21/01/06
Email: robertmc@online.de
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F.A.O. Alice.bell@ntlworld.com Remember Auntie Alices in Paddys Market? I lived with my Granny Doran at 165 Stockwell St. Alice was 3 up
Submitted by: Robert Mckenna
Bad Harzburg D-38667, Germany
21/01/06
Email: robertmc@online.de
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TEMPLETONS CARPETS GLASGOW would like to say as a glasgow born boy ended up delivering templetons carpets from 1978 until 1982 in the berkshire area and south of england. They were brought down to CARROLLS TRANSPORT MIDDLESEX then loaded onto bedford TK lorries and delivered to carpet shops and warehouses. I used to take my lorry home 40 miles away with a full load thankfully nobody broke into the back of it so I am proud to be able to say that I handled Templetons Glasgow carpets. Can I ask if anyone knows where I can get any old pictures of lorries loading up at templetons or transport associated with templetons carpets will pay for them kind regards peter coyle
Submitted by: Peter Coyle
Reading, England
20/01/06
Email: petcoy2006@yahoo.co.uk
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Does anyone remember wee Tucker mcauley from the gorbals, also his brothers Archie, John and his sisters Nessie and jane. They all stayed at Cumberland st and Cavendish place. They also stayed in other parts of the gorbals. Its possible they could have even been squating with their mother at one of these addresses in the late 30's.
Submitted by: John McAuley
Glasgow, Scotland
19/01/06
Email: the_mcauleys@btinternet.com
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I am researching my family tree and I was wondering if anyone remembers the Cox family. They lived in Inverkip Street across from the green picture house. There names were George and Annie Cox and they had a son called Charlie. Its really Charlie I would like more information on, but any information would be gratefull thanks
Submitted by: Yvonnne Hamilton
Glasgow, Scotland
19/01/06
Email: wmmyr@aol.com
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COYLE - NICHOLSON STREET GORBALS. Hello I was born in july 1953 in nicholson street my mother was not married her name was Elizabeth Coyle. Any info about her if you knew her would be really helpful she worked in a distillery at the time according to my birth certificate. I was in the care of corporation of Glasgow and went to a foster home in edinburgh where I grew up. I have a brother called Tony and sister called Kathleen who is some where in Glasgow. Also does anyone in the uk have any pictures of Nicholson st Gorbals Glasgow. Will buy any int ones hope somebody can help regards Peter Coyle.
Submitted by: Peter Coyle
Reading, Berkshire
19/01/06
Email: petcoy2006@yahoo.co.uk
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I'm trying to find out anything about my father james 'jimmy' meek. He and my mother jean, were married in 1960/61. I was born in liverpool in nov. 1961 and lived in the gorbals on and off from 1962-1965.I believe my father had a brother called ian and a sister nancy-i think. The only part of an address I have is eaglesham rd - this maybe connected with East Kilbride, I think his parents-my grand parents may have lived there, i think my grandfather was called alexander. Any info would be of help, I'd just like to know what became of him? Canada may have been in his past prior to marrying my mum. Paul Warner (formerly known as meek).
Submitted by: Paul Warner
Harrogate, UK
18/01/06
Email: paulwarner04@hotmail.co.uk
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My family came from the area and my greatgrandfather paddy carroll lived in/near ballater street. As far as i can gather he had two sons and a daughter, there may have been more. My grandfather paddy moved to dundee and settled in a part of the town called 'little tipperary' i don't think i need to provide an explanation why, and worked in the the worlds largest jute mill called cox's. His brother tony i have led to believe played for clyde leicester city and belfast celtic. They had a sister annie who remained in the gorbals and married a bookmaker called keelan. My greatgrandfather was a tobacco spinner and he married helen holmes. I have also been told that they may have lived in tobago street and abercrombie street. If anyone can supply any information on any member of my family in glasgow i would be VERY grateful. thanks
Submitted by: Joe Carroll
Dundee, Scotland
18/01/06
Email: joe.carroll@dundeecity.gov.uk
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I'm pretty (actually I'm not, more like gorgeous). I'm pretty sure there was a Lipton's grocery store in Crown St just off Ballater St heading up toward Rutherglen Rd.
Submitted by: Charley Broon
Winnipeg, Canada
17/01/06
Email: cath3@mts.net
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Anyone know the whereabouts of Charlie and Netta Corrigan lived in Caledonia rd bottom flat? Her maiden name was paul. thanks
Submitted by: Jim Steen
Toms River, USA
16/01/06
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My name is Whiteside (Wullie) as I was called, and I was born in 1948 and lived at 390 Cumberland St, right on the corner of Mathenson St facing the Paragon Cinama. My parents were Tommy and Isa Whiteside and I had brothers and sisters Tommy, Joe, Betty, Nancey and Margaret. I went to St Francis primary school and my friends then were Wullie Kelly Brian, Darcy and there were twins who lived in Mathinson St and we always called them "the twins" if anyone can help me locate someone from that time and address I would be grateful.
Submitted by: Whiteside
Melbourne, Australia
16/01/06
Email: whiteside@dcsi.net.au
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I'm researching family tree does anyone have any information on the Wilson family Robert married to Sara nee Todd, who lived in Muse Lane 1900 to possibvly 1930'a large family my father was one of the sons also they had an aunt Annie married to a Robert Smith Ross. My grandfsather is listed on his marriage certificate as a journemay/ironworker. Grateful thanks for any info.
Submitted by: Ena Ross
Hampshire, England
14/01/06
Email: ebocs@yahoo.co.uk
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Does anyone one remember my father Danny McCann from Florence St? He had a brother William and a sister Patsy. Sadly my father passed away on August the 8th 2005. Has any one got photos of him?
Submitted by: Daniel McCann jnr
Glasgow, Scotland
13/01/06
Email: d.mccann@ntlworld.com
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Trying to trace the name Meiklem , from the Gorbals, I thank you John Meiklem
Submitted by: John Meiklem
Perth, Scotland
13/01/06
Email: jcm74@blueyonder.co.uk
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I was born on 2/6/53 (coronation day)at 22 Nicholson St Gorbals. My mothers name is wee Cathy Moore nee Payne, my dad was big Andy, my dad was in the KOSB.I remember the swimming baths with the painted blue floor, and the pictures at the weekend to watch Toby Tyler movies, my aunty Jan Hogan or Quinn I'm not sure which lived in Gorbals Street next to the cross I would sit on her window sill watching the traffic go past, if anyone remembers she had gnomes on the sill, I later worked at Templetons Carpet Factory as a loom boy and also worked in Sydney Collins Textiles in Oxford Street, I now live in Devon and am an engineer and writer(see my website )www.raptormusic.co.uk my father died in 1977 but my mother is still very much alive and doing well in East Kilbride, I enjoy your site and give you all my best in finding what you are looking for, take care and belated happy new year.
Submitted by: Charlie Moore
Devon, England
13/01/06
Email: charlie.m.moore@talk21.com
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I lived up the "Beehive " close 2 up,from 1933 till 1950, My cousins were the Carrolls', they were 9 brothers and sisters who lived 3up in the same close (183 Cumberland St. Let me hear from anyone who remembers me or my cousins family Thanx "Davy" wilson Went t "Camdie" then "Bogie"
Submitted by: David Wilson
Ft. Laud, USA
12/01/06
Email: haggis1530@aol.com
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I lived at 100 Camden Street up until 1966? Had three brothers, Edward, Brian & Joseph. Parents were Edward & Nettie. Neighbours were the Whites, Collins, Ashcrofts, next close the Wiggins family. Moved to Pollok afterwards but would like to hear from any old family or friends. I attended St Francis Primary attached to the church and also the new St Francis in Cumberland St. Looking for any old photos of Camden St, in particular The Camden Bar can anyone help? I was only 7 when I left but they were lots of good memories. David O'Neill aged 48
Submitted by: David O'Neill
Glasgow, Scotland
12/01/06
Email: cathy.oneill9@btinternet.com
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Hi, does anyone know if there was a LIPTON's Grocery shop in Gorbals, and if so where was it? My grandfather, Robert Lockhart Dunn was the manager there - he lived at 35 Cleland Street when he married Agnes (Nan)Barclay in 1913. Jimmy
Submitted by: Jimmy Barclay
Dunn Inverness, Scotland
11/01/06
Email: jimmybdunn@yahoo.co.uk
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my sister Clare and I are trying to find out if anyone knew our grandad, Cycil John Vernon, he was born in 1929 and lived in the gorbals until 1945, any information will be really appreciated, we dont know his parents names and he died in 1970 so trying to get information mainly for our dad. He had loads of brothers who died we only know of one and he was called Walter. Grandad also boxed in the gorbals.
Submitted by: Joanne Vernon
Herts, England
11/01/06
Email: joanne.vernon1@ntlworld.co.uk
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Does anyone remember the Wilson family of Muse Lane number 64 I believe they moved away to either Ecclefechan or Auchtermuchty sometime in the late 1920's. Mr gradparents names were Robert Wilson and my grandmothers name was Sarah Todd - Also Robert had a sister called Annie who married a William Ross and they had a daughter called Jenny born 1919 and a son Alfred born 1922 - desperately trying to trace relatives of either of the above any help would be so much appreciated.
Submitted by: Ena Ross
Farnborough Hampshire, England
10/01/06
Email: ebocs@yahoo.co.uk
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Hi Margaret, Peter here again just got your massage about MARY TINNEY I have not had time to look for it yet this site keeps geting bigger all the best for now.
Submitted by: Peter
Australia
09/01/06
Email:Not Submitted
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Elaina walker. tried to send you a couple of pics of the pawn shop in florence st, but cant seem to get through to your e-mail address. Andy Carberry.
Submitted by: Andy Carberry
Australia
08/01/06
Email:Not Submitted
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D. Wilson was your da known as tarzan had cousen tam -sammy wilson the sp booky lived naburn st tam lived near the oatlands ?
Submitted by: gorbalsjim1
Australia
08/01/06
Email:Not Submitted
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Dave Stevenson u are dead right lawmoor st next to the gravey eatin the ruhbarb growin oot the graves creepin thru it in the dark scared the hell oot o us the darky gang "robertsons"became my pals in later yrs.u lived near the corner of caly rd.they were the good ol days awera best 2006. ten quid
Submitted by: Ten Quid
Australia
08/01/06
Email:Not Submitted
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FAO Alaina Walker, there was 2 pawn shops in Florence one off Rutherglen road and the other one was off Ballater street, sorry no photos. I remember the dairy in Moffat Street it was at the right hand side of the pend where you cut through to Sandyfaulds Street. The couple were very nice and they used to help out the people by giving them "tick" on their messages. I think they stayed in Carmyle or around that area if I can recall. I lived at the top end of it and nearly all the people from around that area used their shop.
Submitted by: Amelia McKinlay (nee Welsh)
Glasgow, Scotland
06/01/06
Email: ameliamckinlay@msn.com
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Can anyone send me a picture of Abbortsford Place the Gorbals flats, I was born there and have never seen them.
Submitted by: Rita
Lanark, Scotland
06/01/06
Email: johnmcskm@aol.com
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Does anyone remember the McAuley family from 9 Cavendish Place late 40's early 50's.I am trying to find any info on this family in particular my dads first wife,Frances Teresa McAuley(nee McDermott)died 1952. She died a few months after giving birth. I believe she was of Irish origen, family names are (McGarvey, McDermott,Kellegher) I would love to know what Frances looked like or if anyone can tell me anything about her or any members of her family.
Submitted by: John McAuley
Glasgow, Scotland
06/01/06
Email: the_mcauleys@btinternet.com
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Any 1 know the gardiner family
Submitted by: S Gardiner
Cumbria, England
06/01/06
Email: ivisonvisa@aol.com
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Well I would like to know anybody that knew my das family the Byrnes from Lamoore Street
Submitted by: Tim Byrne
Glasgow, Scotland
05/01/06
Email: thehoops290567@aol.com
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Does anyone out there remember the pawn shop on Florence street? Any photos?
Submitted by: Alaina Walker
Stirling, Scotland
02/01/06
Email: alaina-walker@yahoo.co.uk
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Any relatives/friends of Robert Augustus McKissack born 1903 Gorbals. Emigrated to Australia 1922 aged 19. He served on the 'Empress' on the Clyde River. Large family. I am the second son with twin sister Eunice.
Submitted by: Gordon McKissack
ALBURY NSW, AUSTRALIA
02/01/06
Email: gordell@netspace.net.au
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