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Name: Becky (Cook) Davis <cierrab@yahoo.com> Date: 2006-01-11 How I found this page from my local library site Comments:
I am looking for information about my father's family. His surname was Cook, he was born in Kentucky and died in Virginia in 1968.
Name: gG.Lyall <g.lyall@virgin.net> Date: 2005-09-07 How I found this page Looking for paddle steamers in Glasgow Comments:
The information enabled me to trace my ancestor Captain John Kay,of P.S. Albion 1816 and P.S. Largs 1822 Any further advice or information would be most helpful.
Name: Les Horn <leshorn@ythanonich.freeserve.co.uk> Date: 2005-08-18 How I found this page Return visit Comments:
Still a most helpful guide to the early 1800s
Name: e <weeyink@tiscali.co.uk> Date: 2005-06-16 How I found this page googled some ship names Comments:
I'm trying to find out if a Captain M'Donald (later written Mac)steaming about the Clyde coast between about 1831 - 1851. He seems to have worked on the steamers owned by (maybe) G&J Burns and then by David Hutcheson & Co.Was Capt. M'Donald (a)one person rather than a couple in succession (b)if his forename was Donald and/or (c) if he was the "captain of a vessel" who allegedly fathered an ancestor of mine about 1830. Capt M'Donald variously captained the Maid of Morvern, the Brenda, the Shandon, the Tartar and the Duntroon Castle. He appears in ads on the front page of The Scotsman, going about the West Coast of Scotland; and he appears all out of sorts in the Glasgow Herald after an embarrassing collision with a paddle steamer that apparently had no-one on watch.
By the way, the Scotsman now has online archives from 1817 - including loads of ads for these ships and routes and all sorts of sailing information.
Name: Jeff McPhun <nigol@hotmail.com> Date: 2005-06-12 How I found this page Comments:
feel free to contact
Name: Virginia Briggs <gingerohio@aol> Date: 2005-06-11 How I found this page searching Comments:
I have been looking for a picture and information on the ship "Goshen' or Goschen" that arrived in New York on June 23, 1963. Any help would be appreciated.
Name: barbara butler <barbarabutler1@yahoo.com> Date: 2005-05-05 How I found this page Accident Comments:
Really interesting! I like the way you have thrown your nets out to sea and brought back the bits and pieces and put them together for an awesome treasure chest.
It is nice to see the generations passing the info along.
Thanks for letting me share.
Barbara Butler - Killebrew, Albright, Crenshaw, Gambrell and many more!
Name: Dr. Ernst Schlunegger <es-ez@bluewin.ch> Date: 2005-04-12 How I found this page Looking for a certain ship Comments:
It is not exactly what I was looking for, but This page is excellent, very interesting and useful!
Congratulations to this job! I would like to find similar lists for other areas of shipping.
Dr. Ernst Schlunegger (Switzerland)
Name: Richerd Cook <richardacook@hotmail.co.uk> Date: 2005-04-06 How I found this page from internet explorer Comments:
iteresting but I am still looking for death of William Cook born 1824 at Walcot, Lincs, England. Family oral history said he died of cholora - but when and where? I am descended from his son William Henry Cook b 1862 @ Welby, Lincs.
Name: Susan J. Cook <sjc2108@wmconnect.com> Date: 2005-03-30 How I found this page Google for Cook & Henchman Comments:
I am researching William Charles Cook and Arthur Stuart Henchman, related by marriage.
Arthur S. Henchman married, Mary Annie Cook, William Charles Cooks grand daughter. Looking for any information on them. Arthur was a Banker all his life for a large bank in in the Orient and London.
Arthur Henchman had family who Imigrated to Australia and I'm real keen to find the family in Australia. I believe some were judges in Australia.
SJC
Name: jenna <aaron@cnn.net> Date: 2005-03-21 Comments:
Your site is great - you have done a terrific job. Lots of success.
Name: jeb <uma@msn.com> Date: 2005-03-21 Comments:
Your site is great - you have done a terrific job. Lots of success.
Name: Cyril J Smirthwaite <smirthwaite979@btinternet.com> Date: 2005-03-02 How I found this page viewing 1861 census Comments:
A former resident 1931-1973, except for a period prior to 2nd World war (5 years in Birmingham). Grimsbury Council School, Banbury County School. Member of Banbury Fencing Club(treasurer) Banbury Historical Society. Oxf&Bucks T.A. Now residing in Southampton.
Name: Helen Cowie <hcowie21@hotmail.com> Date: 2004-12-24 How I found this page Rootsweb Comments:
Great site. Enjoyed readingit.
Name: Joy Wiggin <joy1982@tampabay.rr.com> Date: 2004-12-03 How I found this page surfed in Comments:
Seeking info on a group that called themselves the "Greatcoats" back in the 17th C., and information on the fires about the same time. You've done a good job on this site.
Name: Nina <nopam@nospam.com> Date: 2004-11-29 Comments:
J'ai énormément apprécié votre site, très bien réalisé ! Nina
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Name: Sandra Roberts <sam.stuart@lineone.net> Date: 2004-11-07 How I found this page surfing Comments:
I am searching the Roberts Family origionating in Banbury
Name: Mark W Cassidy <dog2209@mindspring.com> Date: 2004-10-24 How I found this page Surfing Comments:
Looken for Bloxham, Fortnum, Beasley.
G Grandmom Eliz. Bloxham left area c.1850's.We are planning a trip 2005, anything interesting to see??
Name: Sarah <nospam@nospam.com> Date: 2004-10-15 Comments:
Très beau travail pour ce site. Bonne continuation.
Sarah, Webmaster de http://www.enthullen.com/top3.htm
Name: Christine Culling nee McFarlane <christineculling@optusnet.com.au> Date: 2004-04-24 How I found this page just looking around on a wet day Comments:
My grandfather's brother was the captain of the Waverley in the 1950s
Name: Charles Monk <chasmonk@iinet.net.au> Date: 2004-03-19 How I found this page Found it a ffew years ago whilst surfing the net. Comments:
My last posting was four years ago and that adress is no longer current.
I am researching the McKinnon line. My gg granfather was Captain John McKinnon who was married to Anne Stewart. Captain John was borne on 1 Jan 1800 - his father was also John McKinnon, mariner, who was married to Susan Anderson.
Would love to get back beyond this generation. This is a great site - well done.
Charles Monk
Western Australia
Name: John McPhun <Riproaringrusl@yahoo.com> Date: 2003-11-13 Comments:
I was born in Scotland grew up in glasgow, not only did the McPhun's own a steamboat but they also ran the news paper company back then also. an unusual name but never the less we are all over the world, Im intrested in learning all I can about my family name thanks for the info.
Name: Ron Armour <rarmour@blueyonder.co.uk> Date: 2003-07-13 How I found this page rootswed argyll mailing list Comments:
You don't seem to have information on the SS Davaar built in 1885 for the Campbeltown and Glasgow Steam Packet Company or the SS Kintyre. My great grandfather was the chief engineer of the Davaar and served on the Kintyre.
If you need more information please mail.
Name: Alexander Borland <geddesborland1@whsmithnet.co.uk> Date: 2003-05-25 How I found this page Research of Black family Comments:
Researching my Great Great Grandmother Christian Mitchell led me onto Ayrshire Surnames and then into your wonderful site.
I suppose we must be third or fourth cousins?
Best wishes Sandy Borland
Name: Matthew Samuelson <thenewengine@yahoo.com> Date: 2003-05-04 How I found this page I typed in my name. Comments:
Curious to know more about the migration of Samuelsons to America and more about the genealogy of the Samuelsons.
Name: HUBERT FLOWERS <flt1469@sssnet.com> Date: 2003-04-08 How I found this page search Comments:
i am doing family genealogy all from Banbury
Name: ross widdison <widdo@tpg.com.au> Date: 2003-03-30 How I found this page cruising genealogy Comments:
very interesting
I am trying to find descendants of charles lampitt who started the vulcan foundry in banbury. His son charles left england about 1852 to follow the gold rush in victoria australia. He eventually started his own foundry in albury nsw around 1882. I have extensive details of his life and would like to connect with someone who can fill in gaps in england. I'm the ggg grandson of charles born in 1826-28
I hope someone can help
thanks
ross widdison
Name: margy <margy. m8.@bigpond.com> Date: 2003-02-11 Comments:
i come from lower tadmarton near banbury and still have relations living in the area
Name: Rod Hopkins <relkho@aol.com> Date: 2003-01-24 How I found this page Looking for that sort of thing Comments:
The most desirable site I've visited in a long time.
Do you have any similar projects in the pipeline ?
Many thanks and best wishes,
Rod Hopkins
Name: Sharon Munro <ssnipp55@hotmail.com> Date: 2003-01-17 How I found this page I'm lost, looking for G&SW Railway Comments:
My great, great grandfather was employed by the
G & SW Railway, just looking for a site for them.
Thanks
Sharon from Canada
Name: Quentin Samuelson <quentin@iprimus.com.au> Date: 2003-01-08 How I found this page Google UK Web Site Comments:
A good lot of information - Very helpul in my genealogy searching
Name: Martin Shervington <MShervingt@msn.com> Date: 2002-12-01 How I found this page Family Search Comments:
I will send you an email inviting you to the new SHERVINGTON FAMILY SITE.
Name: Alan Reid <aareid@aol.com> Date: 2002-10-04 How I found this page Link from Largs 1881 census Comments:
Very interesting social document. Was surfing for information on extended family of Alexander Wilson, yachtmaster of Auchendaroch, largs, specifically his cousins John and James houston. All three were leading racing yachtsmen and I wondered if if they might be following in some kind of family tradition. As T Houston, was master of of a passenger steamship owned by Young, also an employer of Wilson, this might be a lead. I'm always happy to hear about other potential sources of information.
many thanks.
Alan Reid
Name: Mary McGregor <marymcg@kellysol.ie> Date: 2002-10-01 How I found this page Genealogy research Comments:
Very nice site. The Master of the Glen Sannox, Colin McGregor is one of my ancestors. He was a son of Robert mcGregor of the isle of arran, and a first cousin of my great grandfather
Name: Gibbie Anderson <gibbie@gjanderson.freeserve.co.uk> Date: 2002-09-02 How I found this page our Guestbook Comments:
Greetings from Gibbie Anderson (Website Convenor - Clyde River Steamer Club - www.clyderiversteamerclub.org.uk )
What an intriguing and interesting site - well done ! I am of course particularly interested in you most comprehensive listing of the early Clyde Steamers. It will provide a useful source in my frequent searches for details of early Clyde steamers. I will spread you around our members
Name: Martin Porter <shivermytimbers@eircom.net> Date: 2002-07-13 How I found this page Search for: Barclay Curie & Co Comments:
Just wandering around the web in search of maternal antecedents.
I'm also curious about steam driven herring trawlers and the paddle steamers that plied Lough Swilly in the early part of the last century. You may be able to help me with this.
Keepup the good work-Slßn Martin
Name: James Miller <jamesalexandermiller@yahoo.co.uk> Date: 2002-06-28 How I found this page surfing Comments:
A great little site with bags of good and interesting information, a must for anyone who ikes ships and the sea.
Name: Ian Cook Wilson <ianc@dccnet.com> Date: 2002-01-05 How I found this page Google search on 'Clyde Steamers' Comments:
Your site is an absolute goldmine of information on the history of the Clyde steamers and your sources seem most respectable. I am ever-so-slowly developing a website on this topic and have been able to corroborate much of your data from the ClydeSite database at(http://www.clydesite.co.uk/asp/search.asp).
I will be including a link to your site, with your permission, and may seek your consent to include extracts from your data.
Your email address suggests you are one of the noble Cook families. My mother was Anne Stewart Crawford Hamilton Cook from Stevenston in Ayrshire and,latterly, Isle of Arran, where I spent my boyhood days. I'm now retired and live in British Columbia, Canada.
Congratulations on your website.
Name: Lyman C Babitt Jr <LCBJR@webtv.net> Date: 2001-12-15 How I found this page Searching Fam ties Comments:
This is a Beautful Peice of History ,Sarching for Family Ties Sincerely LEE
Name: Ron Armour <ron@rarmour.freeserve.co.uk> Date: 2001-09-03 How I found this page via Argyll mailing list Comments:
I enjoyed your site.
My great granfather Richard Armour (1853 -1932)of Broom Cottage in Campbeltown was the chief engineer of the SS Davaar.
Name: Jim Madden <sygyzy1@home.com> Date: 2000-09-04 How I found this page researching "McPhun" name Comments:
Good! My mother was Helen Fransham McPhun and we are still seeking info on the McPhun name. Not too much around, but anyone reading this, please contact us with any info. Thanks! Interested in the Valparaiso, Chile, connection and birth information of McPhun children.
Name: Cook <ianandchris@hotmail.com> Date: 2000-08-17 Comments:
Hi from the Cook family who live in Red Cliffs, Victoria who are having lots of fun trying to find out their family history but aren't getting very far beyond Australian shores.
Name: D.Sillars <donald@sillars12.fsnet.co.uk> Date: 2000-07-16 How I found this page Comments:
Interesting reading and well put together
Name: Kim Christiansen <kandkchr@inspire.net.nz> Date: 2000-06-21 How I found this page Researching Surname McPhun on Copernic 2000 Comments:
My maiden name was McPhun so I was very interested to find this sight, and see the name I grew up with was actually documented in history.
Name: Mary Hamilton <MAH.Rodney@xtra.co.nz> Date: 2000-06-10 How I found this page from Argyll mailing list Comments:
Love McPhun's book!
Name: Dugald Cook <dugaldcook@hotmail.com> Date: 2000-05-15 How I found this page Arran connection Comments:
interesting stuff? My ancestors are from Arran to.
Name: Terri L. Cook <withTLC@excite.com> Date: 2000-04-25 How I found this page reference section of Internet Library Comments:
It was an accident, me finding this info...maybe it's time for me to start tracing my family history as well. Oh, where in the world will I begin? I'm afraid mine won't be an easy one! Anyway, interesting site! Cool last name too! :)
Name: John McPhun <riproaring rusl@aol.com> Date: 2000-03-21 How I found this page on aol surfing the net got lucky Comments:
thanks for this site Iv been looking for anything realting to the McPhuns and have found so very few things and I surely enjoyed this site and hope to find out a lot more about the McPhuns in the near future thanks again J McPhun.
Name: Valerie Tharle <sjtharle@aol.com> Date: 2000-01-16 How I found this page Rootsweb Comments:
My maiden name was Cook and my father's family came from Dunoon so I was very interested to see your site. I have not yet produced a computerised family tree but have copies of my grandfather's birth marriage and death certificates. I could not see dates on your site other than for Helen Black but I will compare your site with my certificates one day!
Name: Chas Monk <punkers@networx.net.au> Date: 2000-01-12 How I found this page Through one the Scottish links Comments:
For a year I have been stumbling around the internet researching my gg grandfather and members of his family.
I have known since I was a young lad that my gg grandfather was a Captain on the Clyde - his was CAptain John McKinnon. I have in the last few days received a photo of his headstone at Gourock cemetery. I also received a photo of his sons headstone, he was also a Captain on the Clyde shipping. John McKinnon was awarded a medal and a silver tea service for rescuing people during the floods of the river Clyde back in the 1800's. Does anyone know of any place where I can find out anything about the old ferry master/pilots?
My other request is for someone to point me in the right direction for establishing if Captain John's silver service is on display at Stirling Castle - I was told last month that it is. I haave sent a couple of emails but so far no response. This is a plaintiff plea for help from Perth in Western Australia. Heeeeeeeeeeeelp!