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Submitted by
Name: Margaret Baker nee ( Kaminski )
From: Grangemouth formerly Auchinleck
E-mail: mrsbaker3004@yahoo.co.uk

Comments:
Hi just saw the photo sent in by Leo Melaugh I can name most of the pupils in that class i was in the class but not allowed in the photo because i did not have a uniform i wore a dress that day as my mum could not afford to buy me a uniform i got my picture taken sitting on a bucket on my own.

Added: November 19, 2014

Submitted by
Name: winnie mclauchlan
From: ayrshire
E-mail: w.mclauchlan471@btinternet.com

Comments:
Hi, I am researching my family history and I believe some of my family hail from Catrine/Sorn. The family name I am looking for is Hunter in particular a Matthew Hunter who married Margaret Baird in Stevenston in 1820. I think his father was called Matthew and he could have born in Sorn he married Janet Shaw in Kilmarnock in 1795. There is also a connection with the Morton family. Hugh Morton and wife Janet Hamilton. As far as I know Hugh was manager of Gas Works in Catrine. Hope you can help me. Thank you.

Added: November 12, 2014

Submitted by
Name: Wendy Crawford
From: California
E-mail: wendy@socallicensing.com

Comments:
Looking for information and help with my family tree. I'm sure you or any of your lovely guests might have some knowledge.
My Great Grandmother Mary Lenox Miller was born in Sorn, Ayrshire in 1869 and resided in Paisley Abbey in 1881.

Her mother was Margaret Campbell 1842-1905 (it looks like she lived there her whole life) and father her was David Miller 1841-1914

David Millers Parents were Hugh 1816 - ? and Agnes Miller 1822 - ? in this same town

Margaret Campbell's parents were John Campbel (1800-1864)and Mary Lenox (1804-1880)

if you can see any history in your town please feel free to share

Added: October 28, 2014

Submitted by
Name: Douglas Stewart
From: Hamilton Lanarkshire
E-mail: Stewartdouglas7@gmail.com

Comments:
Hi Rab. I am trying very hard to find to find my roots. James Stewart farmer Catrine. Born around 1765 and married Marion Baird (father was Gilbert Baird). Rab if you our any of your guests have any info on James or Marion's parents their parents ect I would be very grateful Rab. Great site and photos.

Added: October 12, 2014

Submitted by
Name: norman price
From: staffordshire
E-mail: steveprice2708@gmail.com

Comments:
I am trying to find info on someone, he was my best man at my wedding and then I moved to California for twenty years. I visited his family with him once in cattrine. I know he worked in the bakery (owner possibly called willy) with a guy that closed it down hence he moved to London where we met. He had a sister maybe a couple of years his senior he would be fifty years old now. His mum was a nurse and sister possibly too. I remember she liked to shop as we went to Glasgow shopping. It would be good to get in touch with him if you are able to help. Mobile number 07842 035580 thx Norman price.

Added: July 26, 2014

Submitted by
Name: Christine Lyden
From: Northampton
E-mail: chris@chrislyden.co.uk

Comments:
Hi,

I just found a picture of my Auntie May I never knew existed. She is on the picture at Catrine Public School, Primary class 1945 on page three. She is third from the right in the centre row ( Mary, but known as May)and was evacuated from Clydebank along with my mother Nancy, their younger sister, Margaret, and my granny. Sadly, she died young of cancer in the 70's. I was very surprised to stumble on this!

Added: June 11, 2014

Submitted by
Name: Elaine McLelland
From: Manchester
E-mail: emclelland@talktalkplc.com

Comments:
My husband is a Catrine man as are all his family. We recently came by an old photograph of my husband's Uncle as a youth along with many other people. My husband has asked if this photograph can be posted on your site as there was interest when it was shown in The Brewery Bar when we visited last month. Can anyone advise how I do this? I have it on my phone which I can post from. Thanks

Added: May 21, 2014

Submitted by
Name: William( Scott) McCluckie
From: Curve Lake Ont Canada.
E-mail: mccluckiewscott@yahoo.ca

Comments:

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Added: March 23, 2014

Submitted by
Name: Peter Metters
From: Kempten, Germany
E-mail: peter.elvi@go4more.de

Comments:
Hello there, I'm sending this on behalf of a friend, Herr Ottokar * * *. In 1945 his uncle, Alfons Feldmueller was a Pow On the island of Jersey before being being transferred to Catrine Ayrshire, possibly to a POW camp,or most likely to a local farm. He became friendly with a local family named Boyle who lived at 29 Somerville St. in Catrine.They had a daughter, Betty who at 16 was the same age as Ottokar at that time. The war was over and they became pen friends, exchanging letters for several years, although they never met. They lost contact with each other as time went by.It was a very long time ago, but perhaps someone knows what became of Betty and her family. We came across your wonderful site and thought the story might be of interest to you. If Betty is still living in Catrine, O sends his very best wishes.

Added: March 5, 2014

Submitted by
Name: mary mc dougall
From: catrine
E-mail: shoogle16@live.co.uk

Comments:
i didnt know this wee site existed! love some of the old pics

Added: January 29, 2014