Looking for uncle James Donnelly went to Doncaster to be a Bevan Boy early 50's came from 16 Commerce Street Glasgow.
Submitted by: James Donnelly
Glasgow, Scotland
31/10/11
Email: donnellyjim@hotmail.comdonnellyjim@hotmail.com
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I am trying to find more details of my grandfather Alexander Murray, born 1884 at 51, McNeil Street, Glasgow. His parents were James and Margaret but I have not been able to access any of the census records. Can anyone please help? Thank you.
Submitted by: Alexander Murray
Glasgow, Scotland
30/10/11
Email: lefevrealec@hotmail.comlefevrealec@hotmail.com
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I would like to find any decendant of Mary and Edward Murphy who Lived in Cumberland Street in the 1940's They had seven children. The youngest was a Boy called Michael Murphy who was a merchant seaman.
Submitted by: Mary McMillan
Manchester, England
30/10/11
Email: marymc1948@live.co.ukmarymc1948@live.co.uk
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HELP ME !!HELP ME !! PLEASE!! Milton or Bridgeton, Glasgow. The kerr's and the Duffy's. Lilly Kerr was born in Bridgeton in 1925, married Terence Duffy in Milton 1945. Lily Duffy died in 1963 in mailton. She was 37. Does anyone remember the families Duffy or Kerr or are related to/have any info? There may be some connections in East Kilbride?(Mmr) Please can any one help me, to piece together my family tree. Please help me! Thank you for any info. Lea
Submitted by: Leanne
East Sussex, England
30/10/11
Email: speaking_hearts2u@live.comspeaking_hearts2u@live.com
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Looking for my uncle Shuggy Bell,(60) Drakemire Drive, Castlemilk, he had brothers Steven, Eddie and James. Walks with a limp, would love to get in touch with him and Andrew Bell(46) thanks Danny
Submitted by: Daniel McIntyre
Worcester, England
28/10/11
Email: dannymcintyre@live.comdannymcintyre@live.com
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F.A.O. Patrick Cryans..Frances Theresa Cryans lived at 130 Sandyfaulds St and was my mum's bridesmaid in Sept 1940 (she was probably aged around 20 then) and she was also my godmother. I haven't seen her since the early 60's. Just wondered where she moved to and if she had any family.
Submitted by: Anne Smith
Glasgow, United Kingdom
27/10/11
Email: Not Supplied
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Hi everyone lookin for help here am just turning 23 and found out that the guy who brought me up isn't my father. My mothers name is Helen Gallagher or would have been Cormie back then. I know the first name of the guy who's supposed to be my father his nickname is jackie and he's in his late fiftys. Could anybody please help me. My grandad was George Cormie from Linnvale in Clydebank and that's were my mothers from too. Any help would be much appreciated.
Submitted by: Stephen Gallagher
Derry, Northern Ireland
27/10/11
Email: sgallagher1188@yahoo.co.uksgallagher1188@yahoo.co.uk
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Hi folks, I am looking for any info on Kathleen Bernadette Madden she was living in Hospital Street in the 1950s, she was of Irish decent if anybody remembers her, could you please let me know also does anyone remember the Hopes who had a newsagents in the Gorbals in the 1950`s Thanks
Submitted by: Joan Spring
Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom
25/10/11
Email: joanlawrie@gmail.comjoanlawrie@gmail.com
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I was born and raised on Lawmoor St. my maiden name is Elizabeth Quin(Betty) my father was Charlie Quin, my mother was Mary McGarry we emigrated to Canada in 1956 I went to St. Francis my father as the bookie on Lawmoor St, I would like to find any of my family members any information would be helpful?
Submitted by: James Barclay
Ontario, Canada
23/10/11
Email: ewoods315@yahoo.caewoods315@yahoo.ca
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18 Wolseley St till 16 Priesthill 21, 2 yrs R.A.F. castlemilk married 1960 moved to Richmond Surrey 1965 emigrated to canada.
Submitted by: James Barclay
Ontario, Canada
22/10/11
Email: weejimmys@live.comweejimmys@live.com
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Hello, I am trying to help my dad John Ferguson find some of his old school friends, Johnny Critchley and Johnny Britton my dad is 62 and went to Alexandra Parade School. Any help would be great, I'v tried facebook etc but no joy.
Submitted by: Sally Ferguson
United Kingdom
19/10/11
Email: Sallyrferguson@gmail.comSallyrferguson@gmail.com
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Does anyone know whether Jean Valis from Ballater Street went to the US? Her father, Albert Valis was the brother of my Papas mother Helena Valis (Miller). We would love to find out what happened to the remaining Valis family.
Submitted by: Lisa Kelly
Gourock, United Kingdom
19/10/11
Email: lisa2harvey@btinternet.comlisa2harvey@btinternet.com
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For the attention of Robert Craig, I sent you an email about Gorbals photos, not sure if you got it Bye for now, Norrie.
Submitted by: Norman McNamee
Rutherglen, Scotland
19/10/11
Email: norman_mcnamee@hotmail.comnorman_mcnamee@hotmail.com
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Born and bred in the Gorbals lived at 23 Dunmore St mother Liz, father Mick short time at Toryglen before moving to Oz in 1971 great place to live.
Submitted by: Arthur Maher
Whyalla, Australia
19/10/11
Email: power07@bigpond.com.aupower07@bigpond.com.au
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Hi, on behalf of my newly discovered half cousin in Queensland, Australia, I am searching for her half-brother, Joseph Scott Parkinson. She believes he was born in Glasgow in 1933 and grew up there. There were also three half sisters, Kathleen Audrey born 1934, Irene born 1937 and Joyce Elaine born 1939. Their parents were Joseph Thomas Parkinson and Kathleen Parkinson nee Scott. My cousin has recently been told that Kathleen's sister Nellie was a murder victim at her shop in Glasgow in the 1930s/40s, unfortunately we dosn't know her married name. Does anyone remember or know of any members of this family. My cousin emigrated in 1969 when she was 16 and would be so pleased to have news of her British relatives.
Submitted by: Linda Barratt
Somerset,England
18/10/11
Email: lindabarratt@talktalk.netlindabarratt@talktalk.net
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For all those on the site who are interested in St Bonaventure's primary school in Oatlands. The Mitchell Library holds copies of Glasgow school log books. It is not a complete collection but Wee Bonnies is there. There's a restriction on dates but I personally spent a great afternoon reading thro' years 1948 to 1955 when myself and my sisters attended. If you can get easily to the Mitchell this is only one of their great resources.
Submitted by: Mary Morgan
United Kingdom
14/10/11
Email: mhairesk@hotmail.commhairesk@hotmail.com
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Looking for decendents all born in the Gorbals. Alexander Munro Mathieson, Lumsden Mathieson, Mary Duff Mathieson and Thomas Mathieson. Any info would be great thank you.
Submitted by: Theresa Williams
Inverness, Scotland
13/10/11
Email: theresaw@btinternet.comtheresaw@btinternet.com
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The dark nights are creeping in again, I remember the gas lights in Thistle street every time winter comes round, some times a wee man, or a big man, or even a giant man would come round to lit the gas lights he was always scary looking and untidy, and not a brain in his head well you had to be daft to be walking about in the wee hours. God bless Billy Malcom great guy he is.
Submitted by: Ian cleary
Glasgow, Scotland
13/10/11
Email: Not Supplied
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My grandfather James Armstrong worked on the railway. Stayed in Abbotford place. A big family James, John, Mary, Sally, Nan, Grace, Peter, Thomase and Joe. Anyone have any info thanks?
Submitted by: GMC
Glasgow, Scotland
11/10/11
Email: Not Supplied
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Hi Jimmy from Australia, do you mean pease brose? When I was young my mother used to buy it from the dry goods shop at the corner of Cumberland Street and Main Street in the Gorbals. It was dry peas flour and I think it was mixed with hot water to make a sort of porage/porridge. I loved it then but don't know if I still would. Missing the patter from all the oldies who used to be on the site.
Submitted by: Cathie
Blackpool, England
11/10/11
Email: Not Supplied
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Just back from a trip to Glasgow and elsewhere,..My mother Bessie Craik and my dad Richard Dodson, owned Dodson's dairy at 156 and a half Hospital St., where I spent the first 3 years of my life..Yep..The blood is still strong.
Submitted by: Richard Dodson
Point Cook, Australia
11/10/11
Email: h.ballantyne@bigpond.comh.ballantyne@bigpond.com
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Hi posted a letter last month about Camden St. school. Here are a few names I remember from my class Jim Watt, Stewart McKay, Jim Butterworth, Archie Kelly. John Cunningham, Zenga McCann, Isobel Easton, Josephine McKinstry and June Thomson. Sorry if I have spelt any names wrong. Get in touch if you like.
Submitted by: Robert Craig (Bobby)
Glasgow, Scotland
10/10/11
Email: robert.craig2000@hotmail.co.ukrobert.craig2000@hotmail.co.uk
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Anybody old enough to remember my dad Thomas Wynd Masterton born 13/2/1913 Clydebank but brought up in the Gorbals had a half brother Jim Fox. Tom joined the navy, first marraige was to Christ Grant Watt then came to London married my mother had me. Thankyou
Submitted by: Mike Masterton
London, England
09/10/11
Email: mike.masterton@btopenworld.commike.masterton@btopenworld.com
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FAO Biggiantweeman; I have never laughed so much in my life after reading your post I am sure it had a lot of us in stitches, its so nice to have an old laugh at my age, cheers matey! I see big Addy was having a dig at someone, now I wonder who, I like Billy Malcoms comments he comes accross very educated good on ye Billy! Good auld Gorbals boy! Anyway I see the bike shop in Kilmarnock Rd is long gone not much left nowadays.
Submitted by: Iain Cleary
Glasgow, Scotland
07/10/11
Email: Not Supplied
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For the attention of Agnes Herrity re., ten quid I think he got fed up with all the bickering that was going on. He can now be found on facebook, I still keep in touch and so does Doris cheers Nan
Submitted by: Nan Cameron
Glasgow, Scotland
07/10/11
Email: partickbelle@hotmail.co.ukpartickbelle@hotmail.co.uk
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Can someone please tell me what the local burial ground for Calton would have been around 1939 as I am looking for my great grandmothers grave who was Rose Boyle nee Montford/Mountford, she was living at Wesleyan St Calton at time of death.....many thanks.
Submitted by: Tommy Boyle
Leicestershire, England
07/10/11
Email: tommyketchup123@hotmail.comtommyketchup123@hotmail.com
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Hello to Helen Boyde aye it is me Doris Austin, and I do remember your family ....You lived above the steeles ...My it has bin a long time since we saw each other.....Hope all is well with you and family...I think I heard that Peggy has died, she was my sister Kathleen's pal when we were all mucho younger.....I guess like me you got married and I see that you live in Paisley ....I am in central California, three kids five grandaughters and ha ha we are all neighbours, cannie get rid of them ...So thank you for asking Helen ...About ten Quid like me he got peturbed at all the mundane shyte from others always negative and want to prove us wrong no matter if we said in jest or what... So again every one keep on singing and dancing as life can be a pisser at times Best to every one DAM.
Submitted by: Doris McIntyre
Slo, USA
07/10/11
Email: Not Supplied
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Searching for my father Angus McFarlane - I wish to get in contact with him. He was born 10/05/1948 and lived at 134 Naburn Street from 50's to 60's (I'm guessing.) He has a brother called John McFarlane and a sister. If anybody can help me trace his whereabouts, I'd be so grateful to hear from you!
Submitted by: Cally McFarlane
Not Supplied
06/10/11
Email: caledonia_18@live.co.ukcaledonia_18@live.co.uk
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Hi Everone! I was sent an email a couple of days ago (4 October) by someone trying to get in touch. The email was deleted in error so no further details. If you are that person please try again. Derek
Submitted by: Derek Hunter
London, UK
06/10/11
Email: derek.hunter@talktalk.netderek.hunter@talktalk.net
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Hi, there is plenty of Glesga people on this site, can anybody tell me how to make pea brae. Have asked my relations in Glesga and they don't know, my sister over here made me mushypeas and vinager. No good we used to buy it in a cafe in the shaws so please I am going into withdrawal trying to find it, all the best Jimmy
Submitted by: Jimmy Armstrong
Brisbane, Australia
06/10/11
Email: jimarmstrong2@bigpond.comjimarmstrong2@bigpond.com
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I would like to know if Doris McIntyre is the Doris Austin of Snowdon St. that I grew up with?
Submitted by: Helen Cassey nee Boyd
Paisley, Scotland
06/10/11
Email: helencassey@hotmail.co.ukhelencassey@hotmail.co.uk
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Hi I did my time as a plasterer and slater with Peter Gallagher of Barrhead, would love to hear from anybody who knew Johnny Miller the little Irish guy who showed me how to use the hawk and trowel also Benny Kemp. Thanks for this program.
Submitted by: Jimmy Armstrong
Brisbane, Australia
05/10/11
Email: jimarmstrong2@bigpond.comjimarmstrong2@bigpond.com
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Hi, seen on these pages that quite a few people went to St.Bonaventure Secondary school(BONNIES), was wondering if anyone had a photo of the school. I was there from 68/71. Have looked everywhere but can't seem to find any. Would be very appreciative if anyone out there could help. Thank you.
Submitted by: Josephine Stuksis
Glasgow, Scotland
05/10/11
Email: josephine.stuksis@btopenworld.comjosephine.stuksis@btopenworld.com
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For Ann Smith, I am related to a Teresa Cryans if you wish to contact me.
Submitted by: Patrick Cryans
Essex, England
04/10/11
Email: patrickfrancis@talktalk.netpatrickfrancis@talktalk.net
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Robin ( Bombpipe ) I last saw Matt McShane in P.R. West when I was delivering beer in that area with Tennents about 8 years ago or more, Phil Kilpatrick who was in our primary school Buchan st. He went on to Strathbungo. He joined the regular army along with Neil McSkeane, he did really well did 24 years in the R.A.P. Corps came out a Captain and stays in Bampton England. He works for the Government helping troops that come out off the forces and have been wounded. I'm very proud off him. He used to rake the middens up Victoria Road and also sell sticks round the doors with me. His Da was a Polmadie Lamp Lighter and his Maw was the ticket lady in the picture house in Crown St. May tell BoBo I was asking for him. Freda and my other 4 sister's are all doing well. You would remember my young brother John. Sadly he died at 42 in the Victoria Infirmary, just went in for a simple op on the Tuesday and was dead on the Friday a germ got into the wound. Enough said about that hospital.
Submitted by: Alexander I. Alum
Cumbernauld, Scotland
03/10/11
Email: stal1151rsg@yahoo.co.ukstal1151rsg@yahoo.co.uk
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I have been gone from Glasgow since 1968 and have many memories of people and places. I just recently received a y-tube video of Glasgow started wondering about people I went to school with and what they are doing and where they are today. I went to St.Bonaventure primary and secondary, so if anyone remembers me they may like to let me know how they are today
Submitted by: Rosemary Madden (McBride)
Oshawa Ontario, Canada
03/10/11
Email: maddenr@rohers.commaddenr@rohers.com
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Hi I wrote on here about my nanna and papa. Margaret Porter Bowie and Granville Money Ledingham. Got mixed up my nanna Margaret was brought up on commercial road, she went to adelphi school and then went on to work as a french polisher called Leons, she was born in 1930 and is now 81. She has 2 brothers William and Alex Bowie, her mum was Kate Bowie. My papa was brought up on Raglin Street, not sure what school he went to, he has a sister Mary and went on to work for the Daily Record
Submitted by: Janet Campbell
Cumbernauld, Scotland
02/10/11
Email: robert.littlejy2k@hotmail.co.uklittlejy2k@hotmail.co.uk
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