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Seaton Family History 3
This folder refers to the Seatons of Chanlockhead, a remote farm some distance from Penpont in Dumfriesshire.
‘The first page of the folder sets the scene for the story of this branch of the family and at the end there is a family tree.
James…
‘The first page of the folder sets the scene for the story of this branch of the family and at the end there is a family tree.
James…
Seaton Family History 2
This folder covers the family of John Seaton (1802/5 — 1861) who was born in Carsphairn but went to Breconshire in South Wales where he became firstly a tea dealer and grocer and later a bailiff and sheriff's officer.
John was a grandson of John…
John was a grandson of John…
Seaton Family History 1
This is a compilation of papers’ relating to the Seaton/Siton/Sittlington family that have been given to us over the years by several branches of the family.
There are four folders relating to this family.
In this one there is most detail for…
There are four folders relating to this family.
In this one there is most detail for…
McTurk Family History
The McTurk family has had a presence in Carsphairn Parish since the 1660s. They have been landowners since that time and their family trees have been well documented.
In this folder are photocopies of original documents (with a transcription of…
In this folder are photocopies of original documents (with a transcription of…
MacMillan of Strahanna
We do not know how long this family lived at Strahanna but we do know that they were there in 1841 and that the family grave is in the Kirkyard at Carsphairn. After Carsphairn they moved to Moniaive but several of the sons and daughters went to…
MacMillan of Carsphairn Family History 2
The second folder on the McMillans of Carsphairn contains information about Campbell McIntosh McMillan who was killed during the Second World War and some extracts from Jane Abel’s (nee McMillan) book “Reflections of a Grandmother” which include her…
MacMillan of Carsphairn Family History 1
This family are descended from Hugh Campbell and Grizel Gordon. Their granddaughter Agnes, born in 1807 married Robert MacMillan in 1829 and thus was founded the Macmillan/McMillan family which made a huge contribution to
community life for the next…
community life for the next…
McCrae Family History 2
This folder the second of two about the McCrae family is mostly about the Canadian descendants of Marmaduke McCrae.
There is a section on John McCrae.
The last section is on the McCrae family in Carsphairn. It is not known if they, too, are…
There is a section on John McCrae.
The last section is on the McCrae family in Carsphairn. It is not known if they, too, are…
McCrae Family History 1
There were several McCrae families who left Carsphairn in the middle of the nineteenth century but they appear to be descended from Marmaduke McCrae who lived at Bridgend and is buried in Carsphairn Kirkyard.
Marmaduke had at least three sons,…
Marmaduke had at least three sons,…
Harper Family History 2
The Harpers at Furmiston
Sermon preached at bicentenary communion service in Carsphairn Church on 5th July 2015 by Rev Dr David Bartholomew.
Service to commemorate the bicentenary of significant rebuilding of Carsphairn Church.
Sermon preached by Rev Alexander Dick, minister of Dalry, in Carsphairn Parish Church on 28th July 1754.
A sermon on Psalm 40 v. 1, 2: I waited patiently on the Lord, etc
Sloane / Dick Family Line 1821-2012
This folder was presented to Carsphairn Heritage Group by Diana Dick, a descendant of the Sloan family, during her visit from Tasmania April 2018.
Craigengillan Estate, Plan No. 1
Plan of Properties for 1919 auction
6" map of Woodhead
Plan of Woodhead including portions of the adjacent farms in the Parish of Carsphairn, Property of the Honourable Mrs MacAdam Cathcart of Craigengillan. Surveyed by A E Thomson, Ayr 1838.
Kirkyard gravestone - MacMillan
In Sacred Memory of JOHN BARCLAY MACMLLAN who died 25th March 1933 beloved husband of ISABELLA CALDER who died 16th May 1985 and their son GEORGE BARCLAY McMILLAN who died 10th April 1990 beloved husband of EILEEN MAY CAMMON who died 19th January…
Women of Carsphairn
Stories, photographs and pictures from our 1997 exhibition, Petticoat Rule.
The Ken at Polharrow
Carsphad farm buildings and house
River Ken & Carsphad Dam
Shows the Carsphad farm buildings still standing
Two existing farm buildings at Carsphad
Colour photo
Dumfries Circuit Court Report of the Murder of Carsphad
With donor's notes
Ruins of Polharrow School near Carsfad
2 x colour photographs
Carsphad farm cottage's location
2 x Colour photographs
'Lines on the death of Mary Timney - who departed this life on 29 April 1862' by S. McN
Poem with donor's own notes
Dumfries & Galloway Standard Report of The Execution of Mary Timney
Last woman to be publicly hung in Scotland
Maps of the Carsphad Murder site
3 x hand drawn maps of the site
Research notes re: Carsphad Murder
Mr McInnes, nephew's research notes which accompany the Carsphad Murder Poem
The Carsphad Murder Poem - author not known
Poem written about the story of the Murder at Carsfad, near Carsphairn
Carsphairn in snow
Carsphairn in snow
Dalmellington from Cockie Knowe
Dalmellington from Cockie Knowe
The Old Bridge Dalmellington
The Old Bridge Dalmellington
The Floods Dalmellington 11 July 1927
Reverse - "Thats Uncle Johns (Richardson) Bus going into Dalmellington Station".
This was the big flood in Dalmellington
This was the big flood in Dalmellington
Hospital Bridge Dalmellington
Reverse - This is the bridge at Aunt Jennys.
Station Dalmellington
Station Dalmellington
Postmarked Dalmellington, 2.8.??, George V Stamp.
To Mr D R Richardson, Milfield, Twynholm
Transcript: Dear P, I got the note alright and many thanks for it. If you haven't got the case sent on just keep it till I send for…
Postmarked Dalmellington, 2.8.??, George V Stamp.
To Mr D R Richardson, Milfield, Twynholm
Transcript: Dear P, I got the note alright and many thanks for it. If you haven't got the case sent on just keep it till I send for…
Carsphairn Street
Carsphairn Street - in colour
View of New Dam, Carsphairn
View of New Dam, Carsphairn
View of church/churchyard Carsphairn
View of church/churchyard
Ann Armstrong sitting, May McLelland standing; Carsphairn 1929
Ann Armstrong sitting, May McLelland standing; Carsphairn 1929
Kirkyard gravestone 126
Erected in the memory of Alexander MCLELLAN, carrier, who died 5 June 1894, aged 72 years. Also his daughter Grace who died in infancy 9 August 1862, aged 7 years. Also his wife Jean McAdam, who died 14 June 1910, aged 78 years. Also his daughter…
Mrs McLellan at Greenfoot Cottage
Photo from album in Lawrence Collection
First Catch Your Sheep
a selection of recipes and ideas from the good cooks of Carsphairn based on Lamb or Mutton
Oatmeal Recipes
booklet by CHG
Pudding Recipes
booklet by CHG
Vegetable Recipes
booklet by CHG
Meat Recipes
booklet by CHG
Fish Recipes
booklet by CHG