Clayton Rennie Calderhead was the eldest son of my great great grandparents, James Calderhead and Margaret Dalziel. His mother was just 17 years old when he was born. In fact, she and her mother were both pregnant at the same time. Mary Allen Lockie and her husband, David Dalziel already had nine children when in … Continue reading Clayton Rennie Calderhead 1874-1882 & David Dalziel 1874-1875
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An Illegitimate Child – James Calderhead 1855-1893
When my great great grandfather was born in 1855 civil registration had just started in Scotland. The register changed over the years but having a standard form rather than relying on Church records usually means better information for the genealogist. However, if the mother is not married to the father of the child and no … Continue reading An Illegitimate Child – James Calderhead 1855-1893
Stories From The Poorhouse (Part 4) Joseph Calderhead
A conversation with an old school friend led me to look more into the Calderheads who are on my paternal grandmother's side of the family. It turns out they are also part of my friend's family tree. The name Clayton Calderhead features in both of our families. It's quite an unusual name and I thought … Continue reading Stories From The Poorhouse (Part 4) Joseph Calderhead
Born On This Day – Tom Dickson 1912-1913
Thomas Dickson was my paternal grandmother's little brother. He was born on 21 July 1912. I had no idea that my granny had a brother. She died before I was born but from what my father had told me my granny, Margaret Dickson had just the one sibling, her sister Annie. I found out about … Continue reading Born On This Day – Tom Dickson 1912-1913
Shaking The Branches 