Genealogy

Articles tagged with the topic ‘Genealogy’

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2023-3

R. Paul

The Drysdales of Dollar and their Dumfriesshire Origin [Summary only]

Genealogy, Mediaeval

TDGNHAS Series II, 23 (1910-11), 36(WARNING very large file size: 16.39 MB)

Abstract

In this paper the Rev. Mr Paul recounted the legend that the Drysdales of Dollar were descendants of Thomas, William and James Douglas, sons of Thomas Douglas of Brushwood Haugh in the parish of Drysdale, or Dryfesdale, and shire of Dumfries, who, through

2022-21

J.W. Reid

Eskdale and the Western Border [Summary only]

Antiquarian, Genealogy, Photography

TDGNHAS Series II, 22 (1909-10), 192(WARNING very large file size: 11.43 MB)

Abstract

Mr J.W. Reid, Edinburgh, sent about ninety slides, with brief descriptive notes, illustrating the antiquities of Eskdale and the West Borders. Many were of tombstones with the arms of Border families upon them in the Churchyards of Westerkirk, Staplegort