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james donnachie margaret lawrie or lowrie

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My great grandparents were married in 1868 Ayrshire possibly new cumnock i do not have details and would like to know who James father was, i believe james grandfather was barney born 1806 in derry

can anyone help please

ianD
 

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Ian,

Looking at the 1861 census there is a James Donachie born abt 1847 Kilmarnock. Parents James born abt 1827 Ireland, mother Mary born abt born Eaglesham Renfrewshire. There are quite a few other children as well.

1871 Looks like could be the same James (spelt Donnochie) born abt 1847 Kilmarnock. His wife is called Margaret.

To clarify his fathers name you will need to see the marriage certificate.
 
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thanks julie
I am slowly gathering info on my ancestors (paternal)
your reply helped to confirm info on gt gdad james, I think I am now comming to the time when variations in spelling may be a hinder.


thanks again

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Julie,

I think your James is the twin of my ancestor Hugh. There were five other siblings.

I have James' surname as Donachy and Mary's maiden name as Donnachie.

The father of James and Hugh was my MRA Barney Donachy b abt 1806 married to Agnes Shirkie or Sharkey b abt 1800 d bfr 1841 with a possible sister Elinor or Helen Sharkey b 1791 Ireland.
 

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