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Old Parishes of Glasgow - why can I not find one??

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Lynne

Lynne Report 11 Jul 2006 14:47

Not yet, although I think I must be on the right track. This part of my family seem to be very elusive indeed! I can't find a marriage for a William Whiteman and a Flora McDonald and I can't find a birth record for a John Whiteman. Oh well, such is life, I'll just keep searching!

Willow

Willow Report 11 Jul 2006 14:38

No luck with Neilston?

Lynne

Lynne Report 11 Jul 2006 14:36

nudge

Lynne

Lynne Report 11 Jul 2006 12:57

Hi Ego! Thank you so much for that information! I think it definitely must be Neilston and the army has got it wrong! His name is John Whiteman and parents on his death certificate are listed as William and Flora Whiteman (maiden name McDonald). Going by his military records he was born circa 1831. If you could do a look up for me that would be fantastic, much appreciated!

The Ego

The Ego Report 11 Jul 2006 12:41

If you give me a name i'll check out Neilston records.

The Ego

The Ego Report 11 Jul 2006 12:36

In addition its the only parish on IGI beginning with 'N' in Renfrewshire and SCAN (Scottish Archive Network which is massive).didnt have any items whatsover with Nelson and Glasgow as *co references or Nelson with the word parish.

The Ego

The Ego Report 11 Jul 2006 12:31

CountryCode GB RepCode 1091 RefNo GB1091/PA Repository Archdiocese of Glasgow Archives Title Records of parishes now in the diocese of Paisley Date 1869-1947 Description Annual statistical returns for the following parishes: Barrhead: St John, 1869-1947; Bishopton: Our Lady of Lourdes, 1946-1947; Clarkston: St Joseph, 1880-1947; Gourock: St Ninian, 1896-1947; Greenock: St Laurence, 1869-1947; Greenock: St Mary, 1869-1947; Greenock: St Mungo, 1934-1947; Greenock: St Patrick, 1924-1947; Houston: St Fillan, 1869-1947; Johnstone: St Margaret, 1869-1947; Linwood: St Conval, 1889-1947;******* Neilston: St Thomas, 1869-1947; *******Paisley: St Charles, 1897-1947; Paisley: St Mary, 1876-1947; Paisley: St Mirin, 1869-1947; Port Glasgow: St John the Baptist, 1869-1947; Renfrew: St James, 1877-1947.. AccessStatus Open Its Neilston

Lynne

Lynne Report 11 Jul 2006 12:15

I was thinking it may be Neilston myself as it is the only one that is relatively similar! I'll look into that and see what I come up with. Thanks!

Willow

Willow Report 11 Jul 2006 12:08

Sorry went to update my message and deleted it I have heard of Neilston, i think thats near Glasgow, they could have misheard him. I will have a google Looks to be only about 12 miles from Glasgow center.

Lynne

Lynne Report 11 Jul 2006 12:01

Hopefully someone out there will be able to help me with this!! After a lengthy search I have just found out that my G G Grandfather was born in the Parish of Nelson in Glasgow c1831. I am from Glasgow myself and had never heard of this area so I thought I would look into it. I have done various internet searches etc. and can't find anything on this Parish. Also I can't find an actual record of his birth anywhere. I only found out where he was born from his military records. Does anyone have an idea where I could find out if this Parish actually existed as it is driving me isane!