My great grandparents, Robert Armstrong Rae and Margaret McGarrity had their first child just two months after their marriage in April 1899. They were the parents of my paternal grandfather and their marriage took place at their home in Craigneuk, Lanarkshire. The bride would have been quite obviously pregnant and this may have caused some … Continue reading An Unwanted Child- Thomas Rae 1898- 1898
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Andrew Rae 1838-1873
My 4th great uncle, Andrew Rae was born on 12 March 1838 in Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire. He was the 6th of 10 children of my 4th great grandparents, James Rae and Grace or Grizel Halliday. From the birth records of his siblings I can see that the family moved around between Dumfriesshire, Lanarkshire and Ayrshire. It … Continue reading Andrew Rae 1838-1873
Grizel Rae 1852-1858 & Robert Rae 1854-1857
Grizel Rae was the eldest child of my 3 x great grandparents, Thomas Rae and Ann Symington. Robert was their second child. I only discovered their existence when I stumbled upon their death records. They were born and died between censuses so I would not find them there. They were both born before the start … Continue reading Grizel Rae 1852-1858 & Robert Rae 1854-1857
James Rae 1804-1872
James Rae was my 3rd great grandfather and I don't have a huge amount of detail on his life. When it comes to tracing my family tree I'm very easily sidetracked. This seems to happen whenever I start looking at James. But for now he has my full attention. I'll start with his death on … Continue reading James Rae 1804-1872
Shaking The Branches 