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ChurchesA Divine Heritage by James DenhamReview of the book 'A Divine Heritage' by James Denham.less than 1 page87Peter Munro 
1921 CensusThe 1921 CensusThe release of the 1921 Census is announced, and a brief description of the differences between this and the 1911 Census. More information is available to confirm dates of birth and parental deaths, and educational/employment establishments. It is anticipated that due to the numbers of Scots emigrating before the 1931 Census, this Census may be the last to include some members of Scottish families.less than 1 page108Ken Nisbet 
9th BattalionThe Sinking of the T.S. ROYAL EDWARDSummary of the sinking of the T.S. Royal Edward near the island of Kandelossa on its way from Avonmouth to Gallipoli. It was carrying British soldiers including 100 men trained at Stobs Camp who were declared missing or dead.1 page or more100Jared Squirrell 
A Village Roll Call 1935A Village Roll Call 1935A list of the names found in St Abbs in 1935 - in verse. In addition to those in the index another 22 names which appear less than 8 times are listed.1 page or more70Alexander Nisbet 
Abbey St BathansAbbey St Bathans, Cranshaws and LongformacusA brief description of 3 neighbouring parishes and the records available.2 pages or more73 
Abbey St BathansEcclesiastical Education in Berwickshire What the records have to tellEcclesiastical education of Berwickshire and where to find useful information2 pages or more38Dr Charles Hoy 
Abbey St BathansSome Purves families in Duns BerwickshireA well known Berwickshire name Purves, a family from Duns in 1634 and his heirs.2 pages or more22Mrs Evelyn Carlson 
AbbothillArchie's Walking StickAn account tracking down the provenance of a walking stick inscribed A.C. Abbothill Galashiels N.B. It was traced to Adam Cochrane co-owner of Mid Mill Paton Street, or to his son Archibald who took over the expanding business with his brothers. The family tree from Adam Cochrane (died 1818) married to Agnes Tait), through to great grandson Archibald Leman Cochrane b. 1909 (Archie Junior) . Archie's Walk in Galashiels was named after Archie Senior Archie Junior's father.3 pages or more102Alverie Weighill 
AbbotsfordSir Walter Scott's BordersA note about Scott being born in Edinburgh, but convalescing at Sandyknowe Farm near Smailholm with grandfather and Aunt Jenny, where he was immersed in Borders history and folklore and music. A year at Kelso Grammar School, Deputy Sheriff of Selkirkshire, Ashestiel and construction Abbotsford.less than 1 page106Editor 
AberfoyleBorder-Line Experiences of a Canadian ResearcherThe Ainslie born in Lilliesleaf and how a trip from Canada to research the family ended in a book.2 pages or more10Robert L. Morden 
Achi BabaGala Water and the First World WarReview of book 'Gala Water and the First World War' published by Gala Water History and Heritage Society.less than 1 page99 
AdairColonel Walter Scott (pre 1613-1650) of Hartwoodburn, SelkirkshireAn enquiry to discover more on Colonel Walter Scott of Hartwoodburn who was a member of the Scottish parliament and who was killed at the Battle of Dunbar in 1650 - also of his Dutch wife.4 pages or more91Vincent Tickner 
AdamsVillage life in Darnick 1845Report on an article in the Otago Witness, New Zealand on life in Darnick in 1948.less than 1 page93Ronald Morrison 
AdelaideTwo stories of 19th century emigration to Australia and New ZealandTwo stories from the 19th century of emigration to the New World; Andrew Rutherford and his family.less than 1 page12Elsie Ahrens 
AdvertiserMiscellaneous Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - 1855-1900A list of marriages of people from various places (including Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Burma, Canada, Chile, China, France, Hong Kong, India, Italy, South Africa, Trinidad) intimated in the Hawick Advertiser between 1855-1900, with brief additional notes on some items.3 pages or more68Marjorie Gavin 
AffleckA Borders Man in the American Civil WarA research for Borderers who fought in the American Civil War with particular reference to Thomas Affleck born in Galashiels.3 pages or more94Michael Hammerson 
AfricaMiscellaneous Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Births 1854-1900Previous compilations of intimations have related to events in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the USA. These relate to births in other locations, of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.3 pages or more58Marjorie Gavin 
AfricaLetters of the Andersons of SelkirkGrateful acknowledgement to Tim Anderson of a transcript of letters of the Andersons of Selkirk, soldiers, surgeons and explorers (1804-1820) with particular reference to Mungo Park and his trip to Africa.1 page or more91 
Agnes GledinningLaidlaws of The GairReference to the story available on Google documents of tenant farmer Laidlaws in Ettrick, initially Glenkerry and Ropeslawshiel, but then the Gair in the Ettrick Valley. Andrew Laidlaw (b. 1724) married Agnes Gledinning at Westerkirk (1746). The author believes that Andrew's father was Walter who married Margaret Grieve in the late 1600s, since Andrew and Agnes first son was named Walter. Information is requested.1 page or more109Ruary Laidlaw 
Agnes HaddonBowden Scottish Women's Institute (aka The Rural)Description of the imminent Bowden WI centenary in November 2019. A brief history of the founders, and the initiation of the institutes in Roberton and Minto.less than 1 page101Enid Cruikshank 
Agnes KerOur Jeffrey ProgenitorAn account of the history of the Jeffery family, from Peter (blacksmith), born in Riselaw. He moved with his wife Agnes Ker, to Hopetoun, Leitholm - they had 3 children George, John and Margaret.1 page or more100John Jeffrey 
Agnes MintoArchibald MintoFurther to Issue 109, the contributor has confirmed that Archibald Minto was a brother of her great grandmother Agnes Minto. Agnes' daughter Agnes had several children, one of whom was Jessie, who in turn had 8 children after marrying Thomas Henderson of Hawick, one of whom, William was the contributors' father. The family moved to Greenock in 1909 where Thomas was a foreman in the Greenock Woollen Mill.less than 1 page110Archibald Minto 
Agnes TaitArchie's Walking StickAn account tracking down the provenance of a walking stick inscribed A.C. Abbothill Galashiels N.B. It was traced to Adam Cochrane co-owner of Mid Mill Paton Street, or to his son Archibald who took over the expanding business with his brothers. The family tree from Adam Cochrane (died 1818) married to Agnes Tait), through to great grandson Archibald Leman Cochrane b. 1909 (Archie Junior) . Archie's Walk in Galashiels was named after Archie Senior Archie Junior's father.3 pages or more102Alverie Weighill 
Agricultural ShowSociety LibraryRecent additions to the Society Library.less than 1 page98 
Aikwood TowerShillinglaw WallsShillinglaw Tower not far from Traquair it is not only a heap of stones - an interesting tale.2 pages or more38Jean Shillinglaw Ridley 
AinslieAinslies of Dolphinston to Manitoulin IslandExcellent article on the author's Ainslie forebears from Ancrum and Lilliesleaf to their arrival and life in Canada.4 pages or more20Robert L P Morden 
AinslieJohn Ainslie Map MakerJohn Ainslie who was described at a conference in Edinburgh in 1971 as Scotland's greatest cartographer.2 pages or more4C.M. Ainslie 
AinslieMiscellaneous Intimations in Hawick Advertiser 1855-1900A transcription of death notices in the local newspaper. There are too many names to list them all. Only those with extended entries are indexed.10 pages or more69Marjorie Gavin 
AinslieBorder MurdersThis is a stroll around the Borders looking into, with some depth, the murders in the 1800s.2 pages or more32Norrie McLeish 
AinslieRobert AinslieSome background to Robert Ainslie of Berrywell Duns, friend of Robert Burns.1 page or more96Ronald Morrison 
AinslieBorder-Line Experiences of a Canadian ResearcherThe Ainslie born in Lilliesleaf and how a trip from Canada to research the family ended in a book.2 pages or more10Robert L. Morden 
AinslieEscape from DingletonSome of the inmates of Dingleton Asylum, Melrose tried to escape. A few entries from the Register of escapes are listed here.3 pages or more74Peter Munro 
AinslieThe Rutherford LettersThese letters come from a collection written by Rutherfords, in Ancrum to their folks in Canada. 4 are from 1852, and one from1928. Many names of Ancrum and nearby people mentioned.3 pages or more44Ann F Rutherford, Robert Turnbull, George Hay 
AinslieThe Ainslies--Some notesThe name Ainslie, from 1066 onwards, a full and detailed family history.1 page or more8Violet Jardine 
AinslieBerwickshire Postal HistoryA look at Berwickshire postal history and postmarks and also at various letters of historical significance.3 pages or more95Keith Robertson 
AircrashEarlston Air CrashAn appeal for further information following the crash of a German bomber near Earlston during WW2.less than 1 page98Ronald Morrison 
AitchisonAitchison - A Berwickshire FamilyInformation on a book 'Aitchison - A Berwickshire Family' by Pam Rae published by the Society.less than 1 page89Bill Stewart 
AitchisonBerwickshire Postal HistoryA look at Berwickshire postal history and postmarks and also at various letters of historical significance.3 pages or more95Keith Robertson 
AitchisonGalashiels through TimeA review of the book 'Galashiels through Time' published by Amberley Press.1 page or more91 
AitchsonGuess Who’s MissingThe descendants of William Steel Story who lived in Yetholm, Morebattle, Hobkirk, who married Elizabeth Aitchson, daughter of Francis Aitchson and Elizabeth Hogg around 1806.1 page or more64E .Helen Ball 
AitkenChrissie Aitken's StoryThe story of Chrissie, a survivor from the sinking of the S.S. Lusitania in 1914.2 pages or more94Oliver Russell 
AitkenAdam moves to the BordersAdam Brown bought a small plot of land in West Linton in 1839 after which he emigrated to Australia with seven of his nine children-this story covers their history.2 pages or more34Helen M. Booth 
AitkenheadWho was Gordon Stewart of Hawick?Intriguing investigation into an adopted great uncle who died in World War I, and turned out to be a blood relative.3 pages or more65Anne Golden 
AkeldA Hogarth Family TreeThere came into James Hogarth's possession a manuscript family tree covering seven or eight generations of the Hogarth family, also, where they came from.1 page or more27James Hogarth 
Alan TurnbullAlan TurnbullA brief obituary to Alan Turnbull a member of the Society since 2005.less than 1 page110Ronald Morrison 
Alastair EwingManure Menu and Canine GenealogyA brief description from the late 1800s of the manures and feeding stuffs available from the West Nisbet Farm rented by Robert Ewing (grandfather of Vice Admiral Sir Alastair Ewing - previously mentioned in Issues 106 and 107). In addition are copies of advertisements for a greyhound or whippet being available for stud from the farm.1 page or more108Editor 
Alastair EwingVice-Admiral Sir Alastair EwingFollowing the appeal for more information on Vice-Admiral Sir Alastair Ewing in Issue 106 (June 2021), the author has updated the story based on additional documents received. Born in West Nisbet 1909 of Ian Alastair Ewing (farmer) and Muriel-Adele Carlyle-Child. Alastair's early years show he was educated at the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, rising steadily through the ranks with his first command in 1940 with further mentions in dispatches in 1941, and service in the Arctic convoys. He married Diane Smeed Archer (1940) and had a son David Alastair (1941). Alastair rose through the ranks in the Admiralty and was knighted in 1959. He retired in 1962 and died May 1997 in Winchester, but was buried at Jedburgh Abbey. The summary includes what happened to his sister Elizabeth Helen, and his parents story, and Muriel his wife. and his family history as far back as the late 1700s.3 pages or more107Ronald Morrison 
Alastair EwingVice-Admiral Sir Alastair EwingDescription of a large collection of papers previously in the possession of Vice-Admiral Sir Alastair Ewing born in Jedburgh, and recognised as a bold and successful sea captain in WW2. The papers, largely in copper plate are family records and documents from the 18th and 19th centuries. Most papers relate to times before the family moved to the Borders in the 1880s. Indexing is ongoing. Family interest invited.less than 1 page106Ronald Morrison 
AlbertaAbout the ShillinglawFamily history about the Shillinglaw family.1 page or more5Ada Elizabeth Shillinglaw 
AldermanCoercion or Consensus? The Government of a Border Burgh in the Sixteenth centuryThe burgh of Selkirk, their trades, who controlled them. The baillies sergeants and how they came into being. Continued from issue 25.4 pages or more26Peter Symms 
AlderneFamily History in "The Gladstaines Bible"This is the very old history of the Gladstains in the Hawick area in and around 1645 through to 1850 . Few families can go back that far with as much confidence in the manuscript as this one.3 pages or more27Michael Robson 
AlemoorA Balloon Visits the BordersHistory of hot-air ballooning over Scotland and the Borders from 17851 page or more100Mike Chandler 
AlexanderPeebles Combination PoorhouseA brief history of poorhouses in general and Peebles Poorhouse in particular. It includes some information about staff and inmates in the late 19th century.5 pages or more74Janis Miller 
Alexander BlackadderThe Unlucky BlackaddersA summary of ongoing research into history of the Blackadder family in Berwickshire from 1296 (Rofgier/Walteris de Blakedir) to the demolition of Blackadder House. It includes the involvement of the family in Melrose Abbey, the Wars of the Roses, Flodden Field, piracy, Mary Queen of Scots, divinity and Stirling Castle.4 pages or more101Ronald Morrison 
Alexander Cuthbertson'What a Mine of Capability!' - Victorian Church Extension and the Edrom Subscription List of 1839A review of the survey of the denominations of families within Edrom parish in 1835 organised by Rev. Alexander Cuthbertson (835 established church individuals from a population of just over 1,400). The survey found the church to be too small and subscriptions were collected (£864 9s 2d) to rebuild the church under the auspices of the Church of Scotland's Extension scheme, but this was never to be as the split in to the church by the founding of the Free Church of Scotland 1843, meant there was no longer a need for additional space. However, it was still rebuilt and reopened in 1886. Since then the fall in population and religious affiliation has meant uniting with Chirnside + Bonkyl and then Duns + Bonkyl. Currently there are twice-monthly services to a congregation of 12 Sunday 15th March 2020. A list if the subscribers including a third from working class families ranging from 1d to £1 10s per subscriber.5 pages or more104Kenneth McLean 
Alexander OliphauntRalph Oliphant of Marefield nr. Kelso, Mentor for the early Scottish Photographer John Muir WoodStory of John Muir Wood - photographer, who was mentored by Ralph Oliphaunt of Marlefield near Kelso.2 pages or more100Paul Muir Wood 
Alexander RobertsonBrown's Self Interpreting Family BibleGeorge Brown of Horncliffe brought into the offices the very large Brown family bible. Lavishly illustrated, it also included Family Register page. A transcript of the text is presented. It includes members of the Robertson family from Alexander Robertson (b. 1829 in Simperon Mains) and his wife Margaret (b. 1825 in Swinton) through to Georgina Dickson Robertson and Mary Dickson Robertson born in 1871 in Monkerstones, Fogo. All names registered were from the Borders. Research has confirmed more of the family up to the George Brown who donated the bible.less than 1 page110Editor 
Alexandrina HislopFrom Peebleshire to Canada: William Cranston Murray - An Artist in ArchitectureThe story of the architect William Cranston Murray from Peeblesshire who went to Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada, and joined the growing Scottish community (about 2,000 people) there in 1819. Born in Stobo in 1788, his father James was a shepherd. James' first wife Elizabeth (b. about 1761) died and was buried in Stobo Kirk graveyard in 1842. William married Alexanderina Hislop from Glenholm, and their son James was born 1814 in Drumelzier. By 1825 the population of the Miramichi are had grown to about 8,500. The account summarises Murray's major works in the New Brunswick area, many as a result of the Great Miramichi fire in the October of 1825 i.e. St Paul's Anglican Church (Bushville), Judge Peters stately home (Bushville), Murray House , St James Presbyterian and St John United churches, Old Northumberland County Courthouse - all in (Newcastle). In addition there is an attempt at creating a detailed family tree of the Murray family following William's 10 children, of which only 6 names are known. The children of first son James (13), and daughter Margaret (8).7 pages or more106Barbara MacIntosh Charlotte Loggie 
Alice SimpsonPutting the Life of Alice Simpson Together 1925 - 1927A focus on Alice Simpson, the great great great granddaughter of John Simpson (b. about 1775) and Elizabeth Anderson (b. about 1775) from Galashiels. Their son William (b. 1800) married Elizabeth Thin 1862, and their son James married Mildred West in Vermont, USA. William and Mildreds' son was Kenneth Alan Simpson (see Page 21 of this Issue). It was Kenneth who was the father of Alice Simpson, the author's aunt. Eleanor Donham was her mother. Alice was born 1925 and died 1927.1 page or more106James Alan Steeter 
Alison PottsHalbert DNALetter to the editor encouraging people to perform the Ancestry DNA test to help build the family history of the Halbert family from William Halbert marriage to Alison Potts in Kelso (1763), with 14 children mostly born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.less than 1 page100Cameron Day 
Alison PurvesAndrew OliverStory of the life of Andrew Oliver, blacksmith and farmer at Allerton. He emigrated to Ireland, married Jane Hunter, but returned to Berwickshire after her death. He married Alison Purves. He died 1938 and was buried at Edrom.less than 1 page100Margaret Dick 
All BlacksInnerleithen's All-BlackAn account by the author of how researching her Dickson line from Innerleithen, she traced an unknown descendant who had emigrated to New Zealand and played rugby for the 'All Blacks'.1 page or more84Esther Davies 
AllanKelso's Ragged schoolCase histories and fate of children in the 1800s who went to a Ragged School. These three names from the excellent book that Audrey has written will make you want to purchase this book.2 pages or more9Audrey Mitchell 
AllanGrantshouse and the Turner familyHistory of the family from around 1840. Continued from issue 27.1 page or more28James Burns 
AllanGallipoli and Hill 70 LoosSome notes on an exhibition on Gallipoli staged by the Society with background; also notes on the centenary of the Battle of Loos and service of commemoration at Edrom Church2 pages or more89 
AllanIsabella Smith 1814-1904Account of Isabella Smith from Coldingham. Berwickshire; and her descendants.2 pages or more57Mary Newbery 
AllanKnow your Parish-PolwarthDescription of the village of Polwarth, its history, the inhabitants, and their occupations.1 page or more28 
AllanA Family of Shoemakers - The Allans of PaxtonInterest account of the Allans of Paxton who were shoemakers in Paxton from around 1800 till the beginning of World War II.4 pages or more67Mary Newbery 
Allan LineEmigration from the BordersEmigration opportunities available to Borderers in the late 19th century, to Australia, Canada, and the United States.2 pages or more32Marjorie Gavin 
AllantonAllantonAn account based on a local newspaper account of the celebration of the Coronation Day of Edward VII, including a competition for a Coronation Jug.less than 1 page101Margaret Dick 
AllantonAndrew OliverStory of the life of Andrew Oliver, blacksmith and farmer at Allerton. He emigrated to Ireland, married Jane Hunter, but returned to Berwickshire after her death. He married Alison Purves. He died 1938 and was buried at Edrom.less than 1 page100Margaret Dick 
AllerdeanMrs Euphemia VoyObituary of Euphemia Voy, first wife of William Voy, who died at Coldstream on 24th March 1891.1 page or more23Benjamin Moody 
AllieExtracts from the Register of the Privy Council of ScotlandExtract from the Register of the Privy Council of Scotland by David Masson.less than 1 page97Gregory Lauder-Frost 
AlmondColonel Walter Scott of HartwoodburnContinuation of the article in magazine 91 looking at the life of George Walter Scott of Hartwoodburn, Selkirkshire2 pages or more92Vincent Tickner 
AlnwickThe Cheviot Motorcycle - postscriptFurther to the article in Feb 2022 Issue 108, more information about the Cheviot cycles and motorcycles made in Alnwick, by the Alnwick and Berwick Garages & Cycle Co, run by Charles Blackwood Ford in the early 1900s. A copy of a sales leaflet is included.less than 1 page109Martin Shelley 
AltarstoneThe Altarstone at StoboStobo Slate Quarry 'whatever'. Also a connection to Merlin and Arthur.1 page or more10Isobel Jardine 
AlwinHawick and District from Old PhotographsSome notes on the recently published book 'Hawick and District from Old Photographs', by Alastair M Redpath.less than 1 page89Editor 
AmericaAmerican Intimations in Hawick Advertiser -Deaths 1857-1878Deaths in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.5 pages or more51Marjorie Gavin 
AmericaAmerican Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Marriages 1876-1900Marriages in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.2 pages or more50Marjorie Gavin 
AmericaAmerican Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Deaths 1890-1900Deaths in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.3 pages or more53Marjorie Gavin 
AmericaAmerican Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Marriages 1872-1875Marriages in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.less than 1 page49Marjorie Gavin 
AmericaAmerican Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Deaths 1879-1889Deaths in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.3 pages or more52Marjorie Gavin 
American Civil WarJoannes WyllieBook review. Author: John F Messner. "A Scottish Blockade Runner in the America Civil War". It is the story of Joannes (John) Wyllie born Nenthorn 1834 son of Alexander Wyllie (gardener at Newton Don) who came to the Borders in early 1820s and married Janet Smith. The family returned to Fife before 1830. Joannes was a school teacher at 17 and went to St Andrews University and became a headmaster, but ran away to sea to become first mate. The American Civil War starting 1861 lead to him being one of the sailors prepared to run the blockade and build up his fortune. He retired to be a farmer in Fife.1 page or more107Ronald Morrison 
AmosHawick Baptists in the First World WarReference to a book 'Hawick Baptists in the First World War' by Roger J Owen, donated to the Society.less than 1 page91 
AmosBowden School RecordsBowden School admission records from 1872. Also lists their parent or guardian.2 pages or more25Editor 
AmosTravellers Tales in the BordersThis is the text of Fred's talk to the Society on 25th April 2004. Absorbing review of public road transport in the Borders mainly in the 20th century.9 pages or more55Fred Kennington 
AmosOn the BusesAn article from The Southern Reporter of October 29th 1959 about George Turnbull's working life from 1913 to 1959, as a chauffeur or mechanic until 1924, then various jobs for a local bus company.2 pages or more66Charles Borthwick 
AnastonDalgleishs and Stoddarts of YarrowDescription of George McLauchlan's family from his paternal great grandparents Robert Dalgleish and Margaret Elliot from Yarrow, and Robert's step-family John Stoddart. The Dalgleish family were tenants at Fastheugh for over 100 years, and Robert's parents (Robert and Martha Muir were from Anaston. Martha married 3 times - Robert, John Stoddart (Williamhope) and Robert Curror (Hartwoodburn). Margaret Elliot was a direct descendant of Martin Elliot of Braidley. John and Martha had 3 children; John later married Helen Veitch (Innerleithen) and had 9 children.2 pages or more103Marjorie McLauchlan 
AncestryGedcoms and AncestryA letter of concern regarding the Society providing gedcoms which the requesters post on their Ancestry record as their trees.less than 1 page108Enid Cruikshank 
Anchor lineEmigration from the BordersEmigration opportunities available to Borderers in the late 19th century, to Australia, Canada, and the United States.2 pages or more32Marjorie Gavin 
AncrumThe Rutherford LettersThese letters come from a collection written by Rutherfords, in Ancrum to their folks in Canada. 4 are from 1852, and one from1928. Many names of Ancrum and nearby people mentioned.3 pages or more44Ann F Rutherford, Robert Turnbull, George Hay 
AncrumTravelling Scottish Sons from Ancrum, Crailing, Stichill and EarlstonInformation extracted from the privately printed book about 3 large Border families, all of who had 1 girl who married a minister in each generations, where letters were written and kept by the brothers. The Cranstoun brothers to the Ancrum manse, the Scott brothers to the Stichill manse, and the Gordon brothers to Gordon and Earlston; the groups of brothers also kept in touch with each other. All these documents have been indexed and reflect every day life in the 1700s and early 1800s, including writing and social skills, education, professions and ministers tenures.1 page or more107Colin -Miles Edgar Anne Edgar 
AncrumJohn Ainslie Map MakerJohn Ainslie who was described at a conference in Edinburgh in 1971 as Scotland's greatest cartographer.2 pages or more4C.M. Ainslie 
AncrumInheritances and Family HistoryA short article on the inheritance of a pair of silver sugar tongs which had originally belonged to Walter Laing Wilson and his wife Janet Nichol of Ancrum.less than 1 page78Anne Golden 
AncrumAinslies of Dolphinston to Manitoulin IslandExcellent article on the author's Ainslie forebears from Ancrum and Lilliesleaf to their arrival and life in Canada.4 pages or more20Robert L P Morden 
AncrumPlacenames in the Ancrum areaReview of book 'Placenames in the Ancrum area' by David Cain.less than 1 page89 
AncrumThey Went To AustraliaFascinating account of the Turnbulls journey from Ancrum to Australia via Cape Town, and life afterwards.2 pages or more43Janet Godden 
AndersonNotes on the Ancestry of the Ettrick ShepherdJames Hogg (1770-1835) where he and his ancestors lived in the Borders, also who they married.2 pages or more18Donald Wyte 
AndersonLetters of the Andersons of SelkirkGrateful acknowledgement to Tim Anderson of a transcript of letters of the Andersons of Selkirk, soldiers, surgeons and explorers (1804-1820) with particular reference to Mungo Park and his trip to Africa.1 page or more91 
AndersonOn the BusesAn article from The Southern Reporter of October 29th 1959 about George Turnbull's working life from 1913 to 1959, as a chauffeur or mechanic until 1924, then various jobs for a local bus company.2 pages or more66Charles Borthwick 
AndersonPleasant Sunday AfternoonsA follow up on the article in the previous magazine on the activities of the Hawick Pleasant Sunday Afternoons Group.1 page or more90 
AndersonOld Town Dairy, GalashielsA history of the Old Town Dairy in Galashiels and the Anderson family.1 page or more98Marjorie McLauchlan 
AndersonDuns Auxiliary UnitFurther information on the Duns Auxiliary Unit.1 page or more88 
AndersonAfter GallipoliAfter Gallipoli was written as a sequel to "For King and Country" and the Scottish Borderers and continues the story of the 1/4th. (Border) Battalion the Kings Own Scottish Borderers.3 pages or more21Gavin Richardson 
AndersonBorder Influences on the Dark ContinentBorderers who played a part in the exploration and settlement of Africa. Mungo Park, Thomas Pringle, John Leyden.2 pages or more27Donald Whyte 
AndersonBaillie John Smail of GalashielsBaillie Smail, born at Clovenfords, was First Baillie in 1867, and was renowned for severe punishment . He died of chronic alcoholism.1 page or more36 
AndersonMaxwellheugh Cottage - the biography of a houseA review of the families who had inhabited a house on the outskirts of Kelso.8 pages or more73Isobel Gordon 
AndersonAnderson Family LegendThree brothers shared their last sixpence at Kelso Fair and then parted company. How a lady searched for relatives.less than 1 page8Mrs Steele 
AndersonA Canadian ConnectionCopies of letters sent from Canada in 1864 - they make very interesting reading.2 pages or more25Jenifer Payne 
AndersonForgotten BorderersJames Grieve and his interesting contribution to the lowly apple.1 page or more28Jean M. Smith 
AndersonMinute Book of the Cordiners of Selkirk 1785 to 1835Some background on the Guild of the Cordiners (Souters) of Selkirk following the donation by Dave Anderson of a transcription of their records.2 pages or more91 
Andrea FeraresSavages of the NorthShort letter from James Usher to Walter Scott 1828.1 page or more14Vivienne S. Moore 
Andrew GoodfellowSome Related Goodfellow Settlers in CanadaAn account of the emigration of Robert Goodfellow, thought to have been living in Bewlie (1811), from Scotland and arriving in Quebec around 1820. His spouse, Janet Thomson went with him and bore a child (Janet) in Quebec on March 21 1821 - further children were born in Canada. He and his brothers Thomas, William and Andrew were recorded as Valcartier settlers. Other siblings stayed in Roxburghshire, where there are records of the family being in Bowden, Lillesleaf and Midlem. Robert died in Canada.3 pages or more100Marjorie Goodfellow 
Andrew JefferyJeffrey Canadian BicentennialThe author describes his grandmother Jessie Belle Jeffrey born in Canada, and granddaughter of Scottish immigrant Andrew Jeffrey from Berwickshire. Andrew was 1 of 5 children of William Jeffrey and Mary Edna Lyall who emigrated in 1820. The author and Jim Jeffrey (California) have collated well-documented details of the family in North America, and celebrated the bicentennial of the arrival in Canada.less than 1 page103John Cowan 
Andrew LaidlawLaidlaws of The GairReference to the story available on Google documents of tenant farmer Laidlaws in Ettrick, initially Glenkerry and Ropeslawshiel, but then the Gair in the Ettrick Valley. Andrew Laidlaw (b. 1724) married Agnes Gledinning at Westerkirk (1746). The author believes that Andrew's father was Walter who married Margaret Grieve in the late 1600s, since Andrew and Agnes first son was named Walter. Information is requested.1 page or more109Ruary Laidlaw 
Andrew MatherFrom Kelso to Toulouse - the Extraordinary Story of the Mather FamilyA summary of the story of the Mather family triggered by William (Guillaume) Mather (1754-1844), a metal worker born in Newton Don, who went to Toulouse to found cannon foundries to supply the French army. His father, Andrew, was born in Kelso in 1718, and his father George, who had 4 children. Andrew married Isobel, to have 4 children - Christian (a girl) born in Rutherford (1749), John, then Andrew, and finally Isobel Mather (1764). William learnt his trade in Paisley and moved to France, marrying twice (Anne Pellisier) and later Marie Elizabeth Mazars de Mazarin, having two children (Adolphe and Josephine), and was instrumental in establishing a successful foundry at Sainte Claire on the banks of the Garonnette. By the late 1800s the foundry had declined and was sold after William's death.3 pages or more103Fraser Sim 
Andrew OliverAndrew OliverStory of the life of Andrew Oliver, blacksmith and farmer at Allerton. He emigrated to Ireland, married Jane Hunter, but returned to Berwickshire after her death. He married Alison Purves. He died 1938 and was buried at Edrom.less than 1 page100Margaret Dick 
Andrew RobesonRobeson descendants in Roxburghshire & BerwickshireAndrew Robeson was born in Kelso (1640), with 4 siblings Thomas, David, James and Janet, was a wool and linen merchant and a Quaker and was imprisoned in Duns and Edinburgh for that reason in the 1660s. He went to America, via Clonmel, Ireland and established the earliest township in Philadelphia, and called it Roxburgh.His grandson Thomas was heavily involved American Revolution in North Carolina, and Robeson County was named after him. Robesone, Robison, Robson and Robertson make tracing this family a challenge.1 page or more102Editor 
Andrew WoodRalph Oliphant of Marefield nr. Kelso, Mentor for the early Scottish Photographer John Muir WoodStory of John Muir Wood - photographer, who was mentored by Ralph Oliphaunt of Marlefield near Kelso.2 pages or more100Paul Muir Wood 
AnglingRob of TrowsBorn at Birgham, Rob was a favourite with anglers of all classes, "peer and peasant alike". A boatman of great distinction on the Tweed.2 pages or more18Mrs M. E. Mason 
AnglingRob of TrowsA very prince of a Tweed boatman. That was the description of Rob by Sir Robert Maxwell in his Book "The Story of the Tweed".2 pages or more19 
AnnandaleFamily History News - The Jardine Clan SocietyFormed in 1977. Came from France 1066, settled in Annandale; now, branches of the family world wide.2 pages or more3Editor 
Anne TurnbullObituary: Anne TurnbullA brief obituary to Anne Turnbull a member of the Society since 2001.less than 1 page109Ronald Morrison 
AntiguaScots in AntiguaNote about St John's Cathedral, Antigua where the author found an splendid marble memorial for Robert Peddie, surgeon, native of Kelso.1 page or more61Diana Pirrie 
Anti-SlaveryThomas Pringle, Writer, Poet and Anti-Slavery CampaignerAn account of the life of Thomas Pringle born at Linton in 1789 who went on to become a respected poet and close acquaintance of Sir Walter Scott. He later emigrated to South Africa where he experiences many travails. The article recounts these experiences and how the family overcame many difficulties as early settlers. He founded a school and wrote a book on the state of the English settlers. He became a noted campaigner for human rights and came to be known as "the father of South African Poetry"9 pages or more82Marjorie Gavin 
ApplegarthRecording the Jardines - A one-name study17 years of research of the Jardine Clan Society. A history of the Clan and the worldwide story of the Jardines.4 pages or more27Violet Jardine 
ApplegirthFamily History News - The Jardine Clan SocietyFormed in 1977. Came from France 1066, settled in Annandale; now, branches of the family world wide.2 pages or more3Editor 
AppletonSister Elizabeth TullySome notes on the book, 'A Nurse at the Front' being effectively the transcript of a Diary kept by a WW1 nurse, Sister Edith Appleton.less than 1 page97 
ApprenticeshipsMelrose ApprenticeshipsA report on the compilation by Society member, Dr. Vivienne Dunstan on masters and apprentices in Melrose Parish between 1743 and 1804.less than 1 page83Vivienne Dunstan 
ArchaeologyFlodden 1513 EcomuseumAn update on archaeological digs and other activities and research relative to the Battle of Flodden.1 page or more85Becki Cooper 
ArchdaleThe Genealogical Society of UtahThe history, and the Mormons with headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Society has grown to be the largest family history research organisation and resource in the world.2 pages or more28Mr Rogers 
Archibald CochraneArchie's Walking StickAn account tracking down the provenance of a walking stick inscribed A.C. Abbothill Galashiels N.B. It was traced to Adam Cochrane co-owner of Mid Mill Paton Street, or to his son Archibald who took over the expanding business with his brothers. The family tree from Adam Cochrane (died 1818) married to Agnes Tait), through to great grandson Archibald Leman Cochrane b. 1909 (Archie Junior) . Archie's Walk in Galashiels was named after Archie Senior Archie Junior's father.3 pages or more102Alverie Weighill 
Archibald JohnstoneArchibald Johnstone, Galashiels weaver and Australian mill ownerThe story of Archibald Johnstone from Galashiels who set up a mill in Selkirk (Burn Mill) with his uncle Daniel, who were then persuaded by Peter Bulman (a wool mill engineer and machinist originally from Denholm; a cattle farmer in Australia) to relocate to Australia in Australia to develop a mill (the Waverley mill) in Launceston, Tasmania. The new mill opened in May 1874. Peter Bulman bought out the Johnstones in 1883 and the mill passed to his brother-in-las Robert Hogarth. The mill is still operating at the time of writing. The Johnstones set up a new mill in Hobart (the Johnstone Bros Derwent Mill) with production starting in 1884 using members of the Aiken family from the Borders. Archibald died in 1917. The mill ceased operating in 1939, the building now used for multiple purposes.3 pages or more105Marion Johnstone 
Archibald Leman CochraneArchie's Walking StickAn account tracking down the provenance of a walking stick inscribed A.C. Abbothill Galashiels N.B. It was traced to Adam Cochrane co-owner of Mid Mill Paton Street, or to his son Archibald who took over the expanding business with his brothers. The family tree from Adam Cochrane (died 1818) married to Agnes Tait), through to great grandson Archibald Leman Cochrane b. 1909 (Archie Junior) . Archie's Walk in Galashiels was named after Archie Senior Archie Junior's father.3 pages or more102Alverie Weighill 
Archibald MintoArchibald MintoFurther to Issue 109, the contributor has confirmed that Archibald Minto was a brother of her great grandmother Agnes Minto. Agnes' daughter Agnes had several children, one of whom was Jessie, who in turn had 8 children after marrying Thomas Henderson of Hawick, one of whom, William was the contributors' father. The family moved to Greenock in 1909 where Thomas was a foreman in the Greenock Woollen Mill.less than 1 page110Archibald Minto 
Archibald ScottLocal TS Royal Edward KOSB casualtiesA list of KOSB casualties. (Additional names and places - William Hogg - Hawick. Also Dumfries and Galloway names - Archibald Strong - Johnstone, Francis Head Cameron - Whithorn, James Dickson + James Gordon - Kirkbean, James Kirkpatrick - Twynham, John McCaig - Port William, Joseph Hunter McMunnies - Tynwald, Joseph Melvin - Glasserton, Matthew Bryson Richardson - Lochmaben, John Telford + Robert Trodden - Annan.1 page or more101Jared Squirrell 
ArchitectsJohn Thomas RocheadSome notes on the life of John Thomas Rochead, architect with particular reference to his work at Hawick.3 pages or more85 
ArchivesScottish Borders Council Archives - Hawick Heritage HubInformation about the new ‘state of the art’ Council archives due to open in May 2007.2 pages or more63Rachel Hosker 
ArchivesDeveloping the Society LibraryAn account by the Society Librarian on the Society library and what is available.less than 1 page93Enid Cruickshank 
ArcusSix Names - One FamilyReport on a book researching the family of Hercus (with many variations of spelling).less than 1 page96Ronald Morrison 
ArmstrongPromises PromisesReview of a book 'Promises Promises' written by Norrie McLeish on cases of breach of promise.less than 1 page99Ronald Morrison 
ArmstrongThe Berwick SensationThis story would make a very good murder mystery, the research that has gone into this story would be long and time consuming. For anyone interested in Berwick history you should read it.3 pages or more35F. L. Kennington 
ArmstrongMore Canadian Intimations in the 'Hawick Advertiser'Deaths (1863-1864) extracted from the "Hawick Advertiser" of people connected to the Borders, and other places in southern Scotland. Continued from issue 40.less than 1 page43Marjory Gavin 
ArmstrongJames Hogg AncestryReport of research to establish a family connection with James Hogg, the Ettrick Shepherd,1 page or more98Mike Hogg 
ArmstrongClan Armstrong TrustSome paragraphs on the Clan Armstrong Trust.less than 1 page82 
ArmstrongA Border Tragedy - Hawick 900, Court of Session and Civil RecordsAn article on cases of Breach of Promise.5 pages or more86Norrie McLeish 
ArmstrongBorderers in the Victorian Marriage Registers (1853-1895)This is a list of marriages in issues 16,17 and 18. It is a list of Border counties as their place of birth, when the married in Victoria, Australia between 1853 and 1895.5 pages or more16Barbara Turner 
Arthur William SwanstonRemembering a Soldier from the Boer WarA tracing of the history of Arthur William Swanston of Marshall Meadows commemorated in Eyemouth churchyard, who died in 1900 in the Boer War in South Africa. Swanston House (now a hotel) was owned by James Swanston (wealthy merchant) and his wife Christian (6th daughter of John Turnbull, fish curer in Eyemouth). They also set up a home in the Canary Islands, and a home in London. John was their eldest son and married Fanny Elizabeth Nash in Kensington, and they often visited their widowed mother in Marshall Meadows. Arthur was their 3rd child, who showed athletic and military prowess and was educated at Loretto School Musselburgh, and Jesus College, Cambridge University, rowing for the university. He served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the VIth Dragoons, but was killed by a sniper's bullet in Mpumalanga, South Africa 9/Oct/1900 at 25, whilst trying to save the life of a trooper, and was buried there in a marked grave. His fiancée sent flowers every year until the 1960s; the children of a local school have taken over the ceremony and leave flowers and sing 'My bonny lies over the ocean' every year since 2000 when the story was uncovered by Ettie Bierman. He is also remembered in a memorial brass tablet in Berwick in the parish church.1 page or more105Colin Miller 
ArtisansAspects of Borders Life in the early 1840sPart 2 of a talk given to the Society on 19th September 1999. Discusses wages of artisans, workers’ household budget, unemployment, poor relief, and medical assistance. Continued from issue 44, and in issue 46.6 pages or more45Peter Munro 
AshestielSir Walter Scott's BordersA note about Scott being born in Edinburgh, but convalescing at Sandyknowe Farm near Smailholm with grandfather and Aunt Jenny, where he was immersed in Borders history and folklore and music. A year at Kelso Grammar School, Deputy Sheriff of Selkirkshire, Ashestiel and construction Abbotsford.less than 1 page106Editor 
AshkirkJames Hogg AncestryReport of research to establish a family connection with James Hogg, the Ettrick Shepherd,1 page or more98Mike Hogg 
AshkirkOld Lilliesleaf, Ashkirk and MidlemInformation on a book containing old photographs relating to Lilliesleaf, Ashkirk and Midlem.less than 1 page98 
AshtonMiscellaneous Intimations in Hawick Advertiser 1855-1900A transcription of death notices in the local newspaper. There are too many names to list them all. Only those with extended entries are indexed.10 pages or more69Marjorie Gavin 
AstorLast Wishes; Scottish Soldiers' Wills in the First Word WarAn account of a talk by the author to the Society on soldiers' Wills and Testaments during World War 1.2 pages or more93Tristram Clarke 
AtchesonThe Dimma and Dickson Families of the Borders Region, ScotlandThe Dimma family from Eckford, who they married, and where they settled in Ontario. This is a well researched article into a old Border family.2 pages or more37Thomas Dimma Minster 
AtkinThistle and ShamrockA very well researched article on family history covering Rutherford, Brown, Atkin, and more. The Irish connection would make it very difficult.2 pages or more9John L. Alton 
AtkinsSo You've Found A SoldierThe trials that you may find looking for your connection with a soldier that was in the British Army.2 pages or more14Capt. John E. Grey 
AtkinsonBorder Marriages Boon for "Priests" and Bane for SearchersThe rise and fall of the "Irregular Marriages" From Gretna to Lamberton.4 pages or more30Northumberland and Durham History Soc. 
AuchopeReminiscences of Childhood by a Matron of 78Narrative written by the author's great grandfather's sister about their emigration from Scotland to New York in 1829. Continued in issue 42.5 pages or more41Jim Wilson 
Aurora BorealisAurora BorealisNote on photo of Aurora Borealis over Preston Churchyard.less than 1 page99 
AustinPeel Hospital ExhibitionA report on the exhibition staged by the Society on the history of Peel Hospital.1 page or more88 
AustraliaEmigration from the BordersEmigration opportunities available to Borderers in the late 19th century, to Australia, Canada, and the United States.2 pages or more32Marjorie Gavin 
AustraliaAustralian Intimations in Hawick AdvertiserBirths 1858-1897, Marriages 1854-1900, Deaths 1853-1862, in Australia of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.8 pages or more54Marjorie Gavin 
AustraliaMelrose to Melbourne - The Story of one Wallace familyInteresting account of the author's Wallace research, ancestral emigration from Melrose to Sydney, Australia, farming, and the army. Two interesting photographs, too.3 pages or more67Richard Balsillie 
AustraliaWilliam Coulthard: Emigrant to South AustraliaCaptain A. J. Coultherd has sent a moving account of an intrepid explorer who moved to Australia in 1836.less than 1 page7Alfred J. Coultherd 
AustraliaAustralian Intimations in Hawick AdvertiserDeaths 1862-1900, in Australia of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.8 pages or more55Marjorie Gavin 
AustraliaDr John Macwhirter: A Man of LettersBook review. Author: L & P Macwhirter. The history of the medical doctor John Macwhirter probably born in Chirnside around 1780. He had 15 children, 3 of which were buried in Calcutta, India. The family returned to Edinburgh but later emigrated to Australia. It includes a chapter on medical practice in Scotland at that time, and an extensive bibliography.less than 1 page108Enid Cruikshank 
AustraliaRecords of a Noble Life - Rev Archibald William Murray 1811 to 1892Born in Jedburgh, he was a missionary to Samoa and New Guinea, afterwards living in Australia till his death.3 pages or more58Ronald Morrison 
AustraliaHarvey Settlers ReunionThis was the evening address to the reunion, about why they were in the Borders and Northumberland, and about the author's Australian cousins.3 pages or more66Ian Herbert 
AustraliaAustralian Deaths Recorded in the Hawick Advertiser 1854-1873A list of people from Hawick who died in or on the way to Australia. Very comprehensive.3 pages or more36Marjory Gavin 
AustraliaWilliam Kemp LettersA description of a volume of 80 letters covering the period 1840 to 1861 addressed to William Kemp a valued member of the Galashiels community in the mid 1800s. Born in Bleachfields, Melrose 1788, first child of James Kemp (linen bleacher) and Christian Skirvan (Skirving). Williams' siblings were John, Georgina and Andrew. Harried Elisabeth Ketchen 1821, his children were James, Mariame(Marianne?), John, William and George Macdonald. Kemp was an engineer and amateur geologist. The letters travelled out to Queensland Australia with William's son John, and years later passed to the author (David Cramond) via his great grandparents and grandfather. The letters include a number letters from Charles Darwin arising from a discovery of old seeds in a sandpit near Melrose.3 pages or more104David Cramond 
AustraliaJohn Liddle (13.3.1842 - 26.9.1907)An account of the life of John Liddle born at Reston and his voyage to Australia in 1865 aboard the "Clara". He kept a diary during the voyage and extracts are included illustrating what life was like aboard an emigrant ship. There are also details from the ship's register (a full list of the names of the 384 immigrants is available) also a breakdown of occupations, nationalities and deaths during the voyage.6 pages or more80Bill Stewart 
AustraliaGreat Grandfather's ClockAn account by the author of a clock belonging to his great grandfather which he came upon when holidaying in Australia.1 page or more91Bill Stewart 
AustraliaAndrew Thompson (Convict, Emancipist and Philanthropist)Some notes on the life of Yetholm born Andrew Thompson transported to Australia for petty theft but who went on to become a successful entrepreneur, philanthropist and one of the most influential men in the Colony. How a town square created by him and now the oldest surviving in Australia is under threat and of attempts to try to preserve this.2 pages or more81Ronald Morrison 
AustraliaJourney to AustraliaThe vivid descriptions of life at sea recorded in James Stewart's diary will be of interest to all of us whose ancestors left these shores in the 19th century.5 pages or more37Dr J. B. Sproule 
AustraliaGeorge Hope 1814-1884The story of George Hope 1814-1884 born in Morebattle who with his family emigrated to Australia, their struggles and achievements in Australia including their experiences of the 'Goldrush' and an account of their return visit to Morebattle 38 years later.4 pages or more85Alistair Hope 
AustraliaMiscellaneous Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - 1855-1900A list of marriages of people from various places (including Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Burma, Canada, Chile, China, France, Hong Kong, India, Italy, South Africa, Trinidad) intimated in the Hawick Advertiser between 1855-1900, with brief additional notes on some items.3 pages or more68Marjorie Gavin 
AustraliaConvicts Transported to Western Australia in 1858 aboard the 'Edwin Fox'A list of Scottish convicts transported to Australia on the "Edwin Fox". Reprinted from Bedfordshire Family History Society Journal2 pages or more70Lynn Manning 
AustraliaAustralian deaths recorded in Hawick Advertiser part 2 1874-1890Deaths in the Hawick Advertiser, it also covers other parts of the Borders.4 pages or more37Marjorie Gavin 
AustraliaA House UnitedHow a house (Heatherlieburn, Selkirk) built by Richard Leitch in 1862 came to unite two distant Hepburn relatives who had no idea of each other’s existence.3 pages or more61Celia Baylis and Barbara Nichol 
AustraliaCharles McGinnSome notes on Charles McGinn born at Stow in 1865 and his emigration to Australia.2 pages or more87Michael and Chris Hume 
AustraliaTwo stories of 19th century emigration to Australia and New ZealandTwo stories from the 19th century of emigration to the New World; Andrew Rutherford and his family.less than 1 page12Elsie Ahrens 
Autosomal testDNA Testing for Genealogists - A PrimerA description of the use of DNA testing and the strengths of the use of the Autosomal test to extend knowledge to 4th cousins registered in the system. Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) testing is briefly described, plus Y-DNA. The author has used these tests to successfully trace the birth of his great great grandparents, and uncovered links to 4 different family lines.3 pages or more103George Ferguson 
AuxiliariesWW2 AuxiliariesSome notes on the work of the World War 2 Auxiliaries or the British Resistance Army.less than 1 page88 
AvonmouthThe Sinking of the T.S. ROYAL EDWARDSummary of the sinking of the T.S. Royal Edward near the island of Kandelossa on its way from Avonmouth to Gallipoli. It was carrying British soldiers including 100 men trained at Stobs Camp who were declared missing or dead.1 page or more100Jared Squirrell 
AytonThe Bradford Family SearchA tale of family that moved from Northumberland to Berwickshire. All were farm servants some labourers some farm stewards. There are irregular marriages, name changes and a possible pioneering birth using chloroform.6 pages or more72Bill Bradford 
AytonNinewells Waulkmill, ChirnsideSome investigation by the author finding Ayton church memorials for his x4 and x5 great grandparents - Paternal side Edward Fair (d. 1847) and wife Elizabeth Wood (d.1857), their son William Fair (d. 1801) and wife Christina Darling (d. 1825). Dates? Maternal side - William Martin (d.1794) and wife Isabel Jeffrey (d. 1790), and Thomas Martin (d. 1841) and wife Hellen Cockburn (d. 1851). Thomas - at the time of erecting the stone was working and living in Ninewells Waulkmill, Chirnside, and lived there for 50 years.less than 1 page106Bill Stewart 
AytonThe Aytons of AytonThe parish of Ayton from the Norman family De Vesci who changed their name to Ayton to a history of the village.2 pages or more17James Eaton 
AytonMemories of AytonMrs Patricia Payne was so interested in the articles on 'The Ayton Bard' that she felt the need to record some of her memories of Ayton before all was forgotten.less than 1 page18Patricia Payne 
AytonAyton Church 150th. AnniversaryHistory of Ayton Parish Church, celebrating its 150th anniversary.less than 1 page93Bill Stewart 
Ayton'Fair' SuspendedAn account of how the writer discovered three generations his ancestors of the name Fair in the Churchyard at Ayton.1 page or more84Bill Stewart 
AytonAyton History SocietyNote on a booklet 'The History of Ayton and other personal Recollections published by Ayton History Society; includes extracts from the work of T Ramsay Turner, an account by an unknown author entitled 'Happy Childhood Reminiscences of 1876' and some works by the local poet Robert Mennon.less than 1 page81 
AytonLocal Histories - The History of Ayton - A Berwickshire VillageReview of a volume about the history of Ayton, including old photographs. It looks in detail at the businesses, shopkeepers, schools, churches, sports clubs and societiesless than 1 page100Ronald Morrison 
AytonThe Ayton Bard Robert Mennon 1797-1885Book review. Author: Michael Mennon. This is a two part article abridged from the book of the title written by A. Michael Mennon. A copy of the complete book together with maps, photographs and poems is in Scottish Borders Council Library Headquarters with a family tree.4 pages or more15A. Michael Mennon 
AytonThe History of Ayton - A Berwickshire VillageNotes on a book, 'The History of Ayton and other personal recollections' published by Ayton History Society.less than 1 page99Bill Stewart 
AytonThe Ayton BardThis is in issues 16 and 17. Robert Mennon was a well known Borders bard and contributed to many Scottish weeklies.5 pages or more16A. Michael Mennim 
BabingtonWorld War 1 ExhibitionAn account of an exhibition staged by the Society to mark the centenary of the outbreak of World War 1.1 page or more86 
BaillieYoung Family WebsiteMention of the launch of the 'Young Family website'.less than 1 page96 
BaillieWhat Might Have BeenThe writer pursues a mysterious entry which she finds in the family Bible and suggests that her ancestor Lochhart Baillie was the natural son of George Baillie of Jerviswood and Catherine Sangster and surmises how different the history of her family could have been.2 pages or more78Mike Bucher 
BaillieA Border Tragedy - Hawick 900, Court of Session and Civil RecordsAn article on cases of Breach of Promise.5 pages or more86Norrie McLeish 
BailzieMore Gypsy SnippetsSome interesting snippets extracted by Peter Munro regarding gypsies throughout the ages2 pages or more86Peter Munro 
BainThe Search for Donald MacBeanThe author recounts his search for his ancestor, Donald McBain a roadman who married in Chirnside in 1788 and finds he originated from very close to where he currently resides in Aberdeenshire.2 pages or more92Marjorie Murray 
BainWorking on the RailroadRailroad incidents recorded during the construction of the Galashiels section of the Waverley line 1884-452 pages or more30M. L.. Lawson 
BairdExtracts from "The Border Magazine" January 1832A List of names and ages from births, marriages, and deaths in and around Berwick on Tweed.1 page or more35Mrs O. Wilson-Croome 
BairdRev. John Baird, 1799-1861 - Friend of the GypsiesJohn Baird was Minister at Kirk Yetholm. He was responsible for the new bridge , rebuilding the Kirk and School. He also educated the Gypsies and brought them into the community. was a founder member of the Berwickshire Naturalists Club.4 pages or more26Donald Whyte 
BakerBorn in the BordersA list of names that have been extracted from the Death Index (1855-6) of Victoria, Australia. Also, where to obtain copies of death certificates.1 page or more21Barbara E. Turner 
BalaclavaColdstream History SocietyA note on the raising of a stone to commemorate James Charles Purves who died at the Battle of Balaclava in the 'Charge of the Light Brigade'.less than 1 page81 
BalaclavaMy Ancestor Fought at BalaclavaRobert Brand (born 1815 in Ceres, Fife) was the son of John Brand and Helen Patie. He was a weaver and joined the 93rd Highlanders, serving for 21 years. In 1851 he, and his wife (Anne, Co. Tyrone), were based at Edinburgh Castle. He fought at Balaclava in the Crimean War as one of 'The Thin Red Line'. When he left the army he lived with his sister Elizabeth and husband Robert Nicholson, in Bank Court, until he died in 1875.less than 1 page105Liz Cowie 
BalaclavaAnother Borderer at BalaclavaComment about James Hunter, one of the participants in the Heavy Brigade who had the task of breaking through Russian lines at Balaclava, in respect of the talk given by Will Murray and Trevor Swan entitled a “Coldstream lad at the Charge” in issue No.58.1 page or more60Colin Miller 
BalaclavaThe Purves, Clays, and the Crimean WarThis is the text of the authors' talk to the Society titled 'James Charles Purves: a Coldstream Lad at the Charge' on 20th March 2005 about one of the participants in the charge of the Light Brigade, the battle, and some of James' family.12 pages or more58Will Murray and Trevor Swan 
BalfourColonel Walter Scott (pre 1613-1650) of Hartwoodburn, SelkirkshireAn enquiry to discover more on Colonel Walter Scott of Hartwoodburn who was a member of the Scottish parliament and who was killed at the Battle of Dunbar in 1650 - also of his Dutch wife.4 pages or more91Vincent Tickner 
BalfourThe Years of Date ChangeSome legal consequences of the change from the Julian to the Gregorian Calendar.1 page or more92Ronald Morrison 
BalfourLetters of Slains 1569 - A family puzzleAn intriguing tale of death and complaint in 1569.2 pages or more12Jean Smithers 
BalfourA Berwickshire SchoolmasterJean Smithers has contributed this "nugget" from her investigations into the history of one of the strands of her ancestry.1 page or more11Jean Smithers 
Balfour Hays of YesterLinks with old Peebles FamiliesA investigating search into old Peebles families.2 pages or more12Rena Stewart 
BallantyneWalkerburn; Its Origins and Progress 1854-1897Review of book 'Walkerburn; Its Origins and Progress 1854-1897' by F.W. Pearce.less than 1 page97Ronald Morrison 
BallantyneThe Story of Caerlee Mill/Ballantyne SportswearBook review. Author: Fraser Simm. An introduction to the history of the Caerlee Mill Innerleithen, and the textiles innovation and influence in the Borders towns by the Ballantynes.1 page or more108Ross McGinn 
BallantyneDonation to Society ArchiveAn acknowledgement of the donation to the Society of the book 'John Wood (blacksmith) - from Scotland to Rawdon N.S. in 1815 and his Descendants'.less than 1 page86 
BallantyneKelso Abbey and Walter Scott's KelsoReview of two books, Kelso Abbey and Walter Scott's Kelso, looking in particular at the connection between Sir Walter Scott and the Town.2 pages or more89 
BallantyneGordian Cross TweeddaleSome notes on the Gordian Cross in the Manor Valley Tweeddale.less than 1 page94Howard Kennedy 
BallardWoods Ballard - An Illustrated ChronicleReview of a book donated to the Society tracing the history of the family of Woods-Ballard.less than 1 page95Ronald Morrison 
BallieA forgotten village-Huguenot refugees at PolwarthThe story of the Huguenot refugees who landed at Berwick on Tweed and travelling inland alighted on this secluded spot to settle there, is known, perhaps only by their descendants.3 pages or more6Colin Wood 
BalliolCavers & DistrictTalk given in February 2007 about the history of the kirk and parish of Cavers, and its links with Melrose, St Cuthbert, and other famous people.6 pages or more64Jean Muir 
BallooningA Balloon Visits the BordersHistory of hot-air ballooning over Scotland and the Borders from 17851 page or more100Mike Chandler 
BanishmentBanishment and TransportationAn expansion by the author of his talk to the Society on Banishment and Transportation as a means of punishment.3 pages or more96Ken Nisbet 
BankhouseGrantshouse and the Turner familyThe history of Grantshouse and one of its sons, James Turner. Continued in issue 28.3 pages or more27James Burns 
BankingSaving, Spending and Family HistoryIn his follow up article on "Granny's Bawbees and Other Coins" the writer considers different forms of currency which circuited in Scotland including doits or dytes and rex dollars. He goes on to outline the not inconsiderable role played by Scottish banks in the development of the current banking system including such things as the invention of the first overdraft, the first retail bank branch, the world's first coloured bank note and the first mobile bank.5 pages or more79Peter Munro 
BankingThe Banker's RevengeThe rise and fall of a bank in East Lothian.less than 1 page10A. W. Kerr 
BanksSaving, Spending and Family HistoryIn his follow up article on "Granny's Bawbees and Other Coins" the writer considers different forms of currency which circuited in Scotland including doits or dytes and rex dollars. He goes on to outline the not inconsiderable role played by Scottish banks in the development of the current banking system including such things as the invention of the first overdraft, the first retail bank branch, the world's first coloured bank note and the first mobile bank.5 pages or more79Peter Munro 
BaptieBaptie Death NoticesDetails of Death Notices relative to the Bapties of Hobkirk.less than 1 page97Jane Stephenson 
BaptieTweedmount House Tweedmount Road MelroseA great deal of research has gone into this article on a house from when the land was bought to when it was last sold.2 pages or more38Valerie Mackay 
BaptismsExtracting information from local parish recordsA detailed description about how best to utilise the old parish records (OPRs) to look back further than the mid 1800s when researching family trees. Using examples from Hawick, baptism records, including witnesses, are a particularly rich source of information.9 pages or more108Douglas Scott 
Barbara FraserThe Search for Catharine GilmourA summary of the research on Catharine Gilmour the (youngest of 3 illegitimate girls) daughter of Walter Little Gilmour of Liberton and Craigmillar b.1803, and Barbara Fraser b.1778. She was sent into the care of a shoemaker in Earlston, but her father died and her appointed legal guardian was Hugh Watson of Torsonce, as by then Walter had a legitimate male heir also named Walter, who's estate funded the girls welfare. The research also revealed history of the Newall family descendants of Robert Hogg Hawick, evidenced family in the Stow, Dryburgh and Lauder areas. Catharine ended up in Edinburgh marrying James Miller, and having a daughter Barbara, and later moving to Glasgow, and then Dunoon by 1859. Barbara moved back east to Dalkeith in the 1860s.2 pages or more102Alison Macdonald 
Barbara MillerThe Search for Catharine GilmourA summary of the research on Catharine Gilmour the (youngest of 3 illegitimate girls) daughter of Walter Little Gilmour of Liberton and Craigmillar b.1803, and Barbara Fraser b.1778. She was sent into the care of a shoemaker in Earlston, but her father died and her appointed legal guardian was Hugh Watson of Torsonce, as by then Walter had a legitimate male heir also named Walter, who's estate funded the girls welfare. The research also revealed history of the Newall family descendants of Robert Hogg Hawick, evidenced family in the Stow, Dryburgh and Lauder areas. Catharine ended up in Edinburgh marrying James Miller, and having a daughter Barbara, and later moving to Glasgow, and then Dunoon by 1859. Barbara moved back east to Dalkeith in the 1860s.2 pages or more102Alison Macdonald 
BarclayMy Barclay AncestorsThe author's great grandfather, Joseph Edgely Barclay, and other relatives.2 pages or more50Liz Butchart 
BaremoorA Balloon Visits the BordersHistory of hot-air ballooning over Scotland and the Borders from 17851 page or more100Mike Chandler 
BarnettChrissie Aitken's StoryThe story of Chrissie, a survivor from the sinking of the S.S. Lusitania in 1914.2 pages or more94Oliver Russell 
BaronyExtracts from Dunse Barony RecordsExtracts from the author's book, Dunse Barony Records, in the 1760s.2 pages or more68Ronald Morrison 
BarossaWilliam Coulthard: Emigrant to South AustraliaCaptain A. J. Coultherd has sent a moving account of an intrepid explorer who moved to Australia in 1836.less than 1 page7Alfred J. Coultherd 
BarriePleasant Sunday Afternoons and the Lad o' PairtsAn account of the activities of the Pleasant Sunday Afternoon Group formed in Hawick in 1932 with details of some of the theatrical performances which they staged.3 pages or more89Anne F Golden 
BartounChurch and School Connections in the Borders: 1717-1869 and earlierAccount of various Hoy ancestors, many connected with the Church. A lot of research has gone into this.4 pages or more40Charles Hoy 
BassRobert Lauder of the BassAn account, fully referenced, of the family of the Lauders of the Bass Rock.3 pages or more90Gregory Lauder-Frost 
Bass RockRobert Lauder of the BassAn account, fully referenced, of the family of the Lauders of the Bass Rock.3 pages or more90Gregory Lauder-Frost 
BataviaThe Leyden FamilyFrom USA, an article on the name Leyden with particular reference to Dr John Leyden.less than 1 page12Ronald Spencer 
BathgateFollowing in the Footsteps of Robert Redpath.The story of one man's journey to mine gold in Australia. There is reference to two diaries kept by other men on the voyage from Glasgow to Townsville, Queensland.3 pages or more69Irene J Redpath 
Baton RougeWilliam Kerr--Portrait of a Canadian ImmigrantJohn Kerr from Peebles, emigrated to America, fought in the Civil War, was honourably discharged and settled down to a farmer's life.1 page or more12Colin Wood 
Battle of ChickamaugaBecton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, Sergeants, 4th Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSAAccount of Becton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, and their activities in the Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSA.3 pages or more40Jeffry W. Gatlin 
Battle of DunbarColonel Walter Scott (pre 1613-1650) of Hartwoodburn, SelkirkshireAn enquiry to discover more on Colonel Walter Scott of Hartwoodburn who was a member of the Scottish parliament and who was killed at the Battle of Dunbar in 1650 - also of his Dutch wife.4 pages or more91Vincent Tickner 
Battle of MurphreesboroBecton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, Sergeants, 4th Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSAAccount of Becton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, and their activities in the Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSA.3 pages or more40Jeffry W. Gatlin 
Battle of NashvilleBecton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, Sergeants, 4th Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSAAccount of Becton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, and their activities in the Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSA.3 pages or more40Jeffry W. Gatlin 
Battle of ShilohBecton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, Sergeants, 4th Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSAAccount of Becton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, and their activities in the Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSA.3 pages or more40Jeffry W. Gatlin 
Baumholder15 PARA - Jumping for JoyThe author's talk to the Society on 30th April 2006 about life in the Parachute Regiment, its history, and some of its characters.9 pages or more61Alasdair Hutton 
BaviannsThomas PringleA follow up from Professor Charles Wait in South Africa on the article on Thomas Pringle in the previous edition with photographs of a memorial church to Thomas Pringle, its history, some notes on his descendants and how he is remembered in South Africa.2 pages or more83Professor Charles Wait 
BawbeeGranny's Bawbees and other CoinsAn account of the currency of Scotland from Roman times to 1603 explaining coins such as ryals, dollars, merks, groats, bawbees, bodles and turners.6 pages or more77Peter Munro 
BaxterWho Was Lizzie Jardine ?The author's start on her family history - mainly ordinary working folk in the Borders.3 pages or more51Carol Trotter 
BaxterBorderers in the Victorian Marriage Registers (1853-1895)This is a list of marriages in issues 16,17 and 18. It is a list of Border counties as their place of birth, when the married in Victoria, Australia between 1853 and 1895.5 pages or more16Barbara Turner 
BaxterJimmy Blakemore - A War CasualtyThe story of Lancelot Lionel Blakemore (alias 'Jimmy'), a Londoner who was severely wounded, losing both his legs during the First World War. He was sent to Birgham to recuperate where he met and married Katherine Scott and where he worked as a cobbler for the remainder of his life.2 pages or more90David Quensell 
BayeuxGreat Tapestry of ScotlandSome notes on the proposed housing of the Great Tapestry of Scotland in Galashiels.less than 1 page93Ronald Morrison 
BeanburnThe Ayton Bard Robert Mennon 1797-1885Book review. Author: Michael Mennon. This is a two part article abridged from the book of the title written by A. Michael Mennon. A copy of the complete book together with maps, photographs and poems is in Scottish Borders Council Library Headquarters with a family tree.4 pages or more15A. Michael Mennon 
BeattieWho was Little Arthur Foster? Elliots at court 1675-1682Border Reivers Court sittings in the 1600's. How Cautioners upheld the Law. Also in 5 pages in issue 30 covering the same subject.5 pages or more29Michael Robson 
BeattieBeattiesLangholm Archive Centre is looking for Beattie volunteers to take part in a DNA project. Participation is completely free and available to all male Beatties not immediately related who can provide a little family tree information and full results will be made available.less than 1 page67Bruce McCartney 
BeattieThe Turnbulls of Minto Cleuchead, Burnfoot and East MiddleFrom Hawick to Australia Extracts from a book of more than three hundred pages .3 pages or more26Mrs Robyn Crossle 
Bedrule12 Towers of Rule ProjectProgress for the 12 Towers of Rule Project. 120 pupils from Borders primary schools have taken part in the archaeological dig at Bedrule Castle - the first phase.less than 1 page108Editor 
BedruleThe relationship of place names and personal namesThe relationship is two fold: (1) Place names derived from personal names, (2) Personal names derived or adopted from place names.1 page or more21Jessie Macdonald 
BedruleBedrule Heritage Project UpdateThe Bedrule Project is Phase II of 'The 12 Towers of Rule" project. This article is a brief summary on the administration of the project, including impact, access, information dissemination and next steps.less than 1 page110Editor 
BedruleThe Lillico Family - Chain Migrants to Gloucester Township, OntarioThe story of a family that emigrated from Roxburghshire to Ontario8 pages or more70Eleanor Lillico 
BedruleBorder Tales and Trails, The Clan TurnbullReview of book 'Border Tales and Trails, the Clan Turnbull' by Kenneth Turnbull.1 page or more98Ronald Morrison 
BedruleThe Bedrule Stained Glass Window DedicationA summary of the Turnbull Clan Association AGM in 2019 at the Bedrule Kirk. The AGM included a reflection on and dedication of the Great Commission stained glass window designed by Sandy Milligan, and made and installed by Maurice Jackson of The Stained Glass Studio, Edinburgh, following the donation by Wally and Betty Turnbull from North Carolina.1 page or more101Ken Turnbull 
BedruleSummary of the 'Dig' at BedruleFurther to the 12 Towers of Rule Adopt-a-Monument project, additional funding has been secured, and excavations performed in partnership with local volunteers, young and old. The project plan for the dig is described.1 page or more110Jane Bowers 
BefinellsThe Way We WereBerwickshire farm servants wages from 1751 and how the farm hand had to make the hovel of a house more habitable. It was not the good old days, it was slavery.1 page or more15Colin Wood 
Beggars badgesCavers & DistrictTalk given in February 2007 about the history of the kirk and parish of Cavers, and its links with Melrose, St Cuthbert, and other famous people.6 pages or more64Jean Muir 
BelfastRecording the Jardines - A one-name study17 years of research of the Jardine Clan Society. A history of the Clan and the worldwide story of the Jardines.4 pages or more27Violet Jardine 
BelfordKnow your Parish--MorebattleA history of Morebattle Parish and the surrounding area.1 page or more18Elspeth Ewan 
BelgiumTalbot House, Poperinge, BelgiumA description of the founding of Talbot House in Poperinge, Belgium. Talbot House (Toc H) was founded by 2 army chaplains and opened as a club in 1915 for servicemen for rest and relaxation. The writers paternal grandfather (James Robinson - a rabbit trapper and mole catcher from Lilliesleaf) may have been there.2 pages or more101Esther Davies 
BellA Border family and the curious case of Sherlock HolmesAbout the author's ancestor, William Scott, his cattle dealing partnership with George Bell, and his coal-mine at Rowanburn in the 18th century, and Dr Joseph Bell, the inspiration for Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes.3 pages or more60John Webley 
BellThe Lillico Family - Chain Migrants to Gloucester Township, OntarioThe story of a family that emigrated from Roxburghshire to Ontario8 pages or more70Eleanor Lillico 
BellBell AncestryA report by the author on his researches to trace his Bell family from Yorkshire back to the Borders.1 page or more93Mike Bell 
BellExcerpts from the Diaries of the Rev William BellBiography of Rev Bell who emigrated from Scotland in 1817 to lead a pioneer life in Perth, in the wilderness of Upper Canada.3 pages or more48Malcolm Sissons Jennifer Sissons 
BellA Border Lady of the Old SchoolInterview with Mrs Jane Henderson Thomson Bell aged 83 in 1910 about her life. Written in Scots.4 pages or more20 
BellPeeblesshire's First CarAn account of Peeblesshire's first car built by Laurence Bell in a rented shed in Peebles and how from such humble beginnings developed the Scottish Motor Traction Company (SMT).2 pages or more82Gwen Stein 
BellA Rutherfurd familyNotes on the name Rutherfurd taken from the book 'Rutherfurds of that Ilk'.2 pages or more21James Selkirk 
BellGenealogy of the Symington Family A review of the book 'The Genealogy of the Symington Family' by the Rev Henry Paton kindly donated to the Society.less than 1 page88Ronald Morrison 
BellBell AncestryThe author traces his Bell history form Asrigg and Dent in Yorkshire1 page or more92Mike Bell 
BellDingleton Hospital, MelroseSome notes on Dingleton Hospital, Melrose and how to access information of those having a connection.1 page or more87 
BellA Case for the CommissaryThe amount of information found on any particular family is a matter of luck but time spent will be rewarding.4 pages or more33Rosemary Bigwood 
BellsMelrose to Melbourne - The Story of one Wallace familyInteresting account of the author's Wallace research, ancestral emigration from Melrose to Sydney, Australia, farming, and the army. Two interesting photographs, too.3 pages or more67Richard Balsillie 
BelsesStation Masters of BelsesA summary of a presentation by Mrs V. Brittain about Belses station (opened 1849) and the station master Hugh Harvey. A collection of station records from the 1880s were found.1 page or more15Jed Squirrel 
BelsesThe Rutherford LettersThese letters come from a collection written by Rutherfords, in Ancrum to their folks in Canada. 4 are from 1852, and one from1928. Many names of Ancrum and nearby people mentioned.3 pages or more44Ann F Rutherford, Robert Turnbull, George Hay 
BeltaneKnow your parish -PeeblesArms of the Burgh Charters. Families. Fairs, Transport A good history of the town and tale or two.3 pages or more26Jean Moffat 
BemersydeHaigs of BemersydeSome notes on the history of the Haigs of Bemersyde with particular reference to a book of same title by John Russell in 1881.less than 1 page98Ronald Morrison 
BemersydeMelrose: Past and PresentA story of Melrose from 3000 years B.C. to the Greenyards in 1992.2 pages or more22Mr. T Little 
BemersydeWWI CommemorationSome notes on the 100th. Anniversary of the outbreak of World War 1, the Galashiels War Memorial, the sculptor Thomas J Clapperton, Field Marshall Haig, Bemersyde, the Cochrane family and those from Galashiels who lost their lives.1 page or more85 
BennetThe Bennets of GrubetAn old Roxburghshire family associated with Kirk Yetholm and the Gypsies and their descendants.3 pages or more29Donald Whyte 
BennetKnow your Parish--MorebattleA history of Morebattle Parish and the surrounding area.1 page or more18Elspeth Ewan 
BenrigStoddartMargaret Stoddart, born 1831, and her very interesting history. From stot-herd, one who tended cattle 1376. Earliest mention in Douglas Barony of Buittle.2 pages or more38Audrey Mitchell 
Bernat KleinThe See-Through House: My Father in Full ColourA review of a book by Shelley Klein, the younger daughter of Bernat Klein, who built a modern house between Selkirk and Ettrick, and who ran a textile design business in Galashiels in the 1950s to 1970s. It is the story of Bernat's life.less than 1 page104Enid Cruikshank 
Bernat KleinKlein and Womersley - Two "Local" HeroesFurther to the 100th anniversary of the birth of Bernat Klein (1922-2014) an exhibition is planned in the National Museum in Chambers Street, Edinburgh from November 2023 until April 2023. Klein was an influential textile designer who established Colourcraft in Galashiels and introduced vibrant colours to textiles. Charles Peter Womersley (1923-1993) was born in Nottinghamshire, living in West Yorkshire, he designed 57 Category A listed buildings in the Scottish Borders, including the Fairydean Rovers FC stand, Church Square in Galashiels and the Borders Council offices in Newtown St Boswells. In 1956 Bernat Klein spotted Farnley Hey in Yorkshire, and a visionary friendship was born.3 pages or more110Mike Chandler 
BerrywellRobert AinslieSome background to Robert Ainslie of Berrywell Duns, friend of Robert Burns.1 page or more96Ronald Morrison 
BerrywellThe Ainslies--Some notesThe name Ainslie, from 1066 onwards, a full and detailed family history.1 page or more8Violet Jardine 
BertramLamberton TollSome notes on the history of Lamberton Toll and irregular marriages with particular reference to the Dixon (Dickson) family who resided there.2 pages or more85Jennifer Dunlop 
Bertram TysonTyson Brothers - the Ultimate SacrificeThe author has traced her husbands back to the Tysons of Selkirk. Bertram Tyson (b1854, Lauder), son of John (1809-1868), a tailor and Euphemia Richardson (1807-1886). Bertram was 1 of 13 children, and married Joan Nichol. They had 9 children; 3 sons were killed in WW1 (John , James Andrew, Bertram). William survived WW1, and his further story and sporting life is described.3 pages or more109Marjorie McLaughlin 
BerwickSpowartReference to a page on the Berwick Museum website pertaining to the name Spowart.less than 1 page93 
BerwickWounded Soldiers at BerwickNewspaper extract regarding the arrival of wounded soldiers at Berwick during W.W.1.less than 1 page93 
BerwickWilliam Lewins 1785-1848Account of William Lewins' life.1 page or more65Mary Newbery 
BerwickSt.Boswells to Berwick Railway via DunsSome paragraphs on a book 'St Boswells to Berwick via Duns' which traces the history of this railway line.less than 1 page83 
BerwickCrossing the BorderNotes on Linda Bankier's talk to the Society on 20th February 2005, mainly about the differences between English and Scottish records, irregular marriages, and the Berwick Record Office's holdings.1 page or more57Linda Bankier 
BerwickFifties in FocusNotes on the publication by Berwick Record Office of photographs from the 1950s.less than 1 page93 
BerwickThe Cheviot MotorcycleA description of the construction of the Cheviot Motorcycle by George Chappell, Bridge Street, Berwick, trained in Wooler.less than 1 page108Martin Shelley 
BerwickThe Story of a StrayAccount of Robert Burgon, a fisherman from Berwick who was drowned in 1850 with William Burgeon, Joseph Cowlin, George Swinton, and the boy David Lyle, and buried in Inverbervie.2 pages or more47Murray Nicoll 
BerwickMigration From Glendale To New Brunswick, CanadaAccount of the families who migrated from Berwick-upon-Tweed to New Brunswick, Canada, and the hazards they faced. Includes a list of families with Glendale or Border origins were granted land.4 pages or more66Ian Herbert 
BerwickCounty Railway Routes - Berwick to St BoswellsDetails of the book in the Country Railway Book series Berwick to St Boswells.less than 1 page89 
BerwickThe Berwick SensationThis story would make a very good murder mystery, the research that has gone into this story would be long and time consuming. For anyone interested in Berwick history you should read it.3 pages or more35F. L. Kennington 
BerwickAnother Borderer at BalaclavaComment about James Hunter, one of the participants in the Heavy Brigade who had the task of breaking through Russian lines at Balaclava, in respect of the talk given by Will Murray and Trevor Swan entitled a “Coldstream lad at the Charge” in issue No.58.1 page or more60Colin Miller 
Berwick BarracksA Creditable Soldier - Arthur James (Dick) KenningtonAn account of the life and military career of Arthur James (Dick) Kennington (1870 to 1945).5 pages or more99Fred Kennington 
Berwick on TweedBerwick-upon-Tweed Twixt Thistle and Rose-A Family Historian's NightmareLocations and types of marriages in and on the Border. Types of sources, also Parish Registers for 18th and 19th century.2 pages or more33Linda Bankier 
BerwickshireBondagers of the BordersLiz Taylor presented a most informative talk to members of the society, this is a short story of Bondagers.1 page or more9Liz Taylor 
BerwickshireMy Grandfather and the Demon Drink - the Berwickshire "No-Licence" campaign of 1920An account by the Rev. Tom Notman, minister of Leitholm United Free Church in his campaign for prohibition in Berwickshire and later in the Cowcaddens District in Glasgow prior to the Second World War3 pages or more75Malcolm Lindsay 
BerwickshireThe Autobiography of a Working manSome notes regarding the life of Alexander Somerville born in East Lothian but who spent most of his early life in Berwickshire. He became a cavalryman in the Royal British Dragoons but was subjected to punishment of 100 lashes for writing to a local paper at the time of the passing of the Reform Act of 1832. Questions were asked in Parliament regarding his punishment almost universally regarded as excessive and his release from the army was purchased by public subscription. His autobiography recalls the hardship of his early life in Berwickshire as son of a farm hand.2 pages or more79Ronald Morrison 
BerwickshireKennington/Cowe Family HistoryThe story of the family's arrival in Berwickshire and their life there until they departed to Canada.9 pages or more70Fred Kennington 
BerwickshireThe Parish Churches Of BerwickshireA talk by the author given to the Society on 22nd March, 1998.5 pages or more51G A C Binnie 
BerwickshireColdstream History SocietyA note on a project recently undertaken by the Society including the transcription of the graveyard at Lennel Cemetery, Coldstream and also a project to record detailed genealogical information of all names appearing on War Memorials in Berwickshire and North Northumberland.less than 1 page79 
BerwickshireThe Homes of Paxton HouseA fascinating piece of Borders family history came to light when a 200 year-old Berwickshire mansion was gifted to the nation. Along with the history of the family of Home's. Love is a wondrous thing !2 pages or more11Violet Jardine 
BerwickshireCD Review - Kelso Poor House and Ragged SchoolInteresting review of the content of this much loved publication, and a bit on the social context of the Poor House and the Ragged School in Kelso.1 page or more67Norrie McLeish 
BerwickshireRentons of Billie and LambertonThe first part of an account of the History of the Rentons of Billie and Lamberton in Berwickshire. Tracing in detail the history of the family from the early fourteenth century.4 pages or more83Gregory Lauder-Frost 
BerwickshireThe Way We WereBerwickshire farm servants wages from 1751 and how the farm hand had to make the hovel of a house more habitable. It was not the good old days, it was slavery.1 page or more15Colin Wood 
BerwickshireHowes and KnowesMention of a volume 'An introduction to Berwickshire Place Names' by Michael E Braithwaite.less than 1 page91 
BerwickshireJeffrey Canadian BicentennialThe author describes his grandmother Jessie Belle Jeffrey born in Canada, and granddaughter of Scottish immigrant Andrew Jeffrey from Berwickshire. Andrew was 1 of 5 children of William Jeffrey and Mary Edna Lyall who emigrated in 1820. The author and Jim Jeffrey (California) have collated well-documented details of the family in North America, and celebrated the bicentennial of the arrival in Canada.less than 1 page103John Cowan 
BerwickshireBerwickshire Fencible CavalryDetails of discharge records of the Berwickshire Cavalry during the Napoleonic Wars. Following the Napoleonic Wars (1814-1835) which may be of interest to those researching their ancestors. An interesting mix of Bordermen and those from south of the Border. These records are from the National Archives at Kew.1 page or more84 
BerwickshireMapsBrief notes about Borders maps available from the Society, and on the Internet.1 page or more43Peter Munro 
BerwickshireThe Bradford Family SearchA tale of family that moved from Northumberland to Berwickshire. All were farm servants some labourers some farm stewards. There are irregular marriages, name changes and a possible pioneering birth using chloroform.6 pages or more72Bill Bradford 
BerwickshireThe Costs of Church Services in Scottish ParishesStructure of costs for church services, i.e. christenings, weddings and burials in Berwickshire and Roxburghshire between 1725 and 1832.4 pages or more53David Richardson 
Berwickshire BardWilliam Shillinglaw CrockettArticle on William Shillinglaw Crockett, Earlston, minister, poet and public speaker.1 page or more99Jenny Cockburn 
Berwickshire YeomanryEast Berwickshire Names ListInformation on contents of recently published book ' Early Berwickshire Names List'.1 page or more98Betty Snow 
Bessie QuinnBessie Quinn : Survivor SpiritBook review. Author: Ursula Howard. An account of the Quinn family fleeing the famine in Ireland in the 1840s. Bessie's' parents - father Owen via Haddington, and mother Mary Lyons via Glasgow, Haddington and Walkerburn, spent a lot of time in the Borders towns, including Galashiels. Bessie ended up in Hampstead Garden Suburb with her husband Cecil, the son of Ebenezer Howard, and had 2 children, one of which was the authors' father. Bessie dies of the Spanish flu in 1919.less than 1 page111Ursula Howard 
Bessie QuinnBessie Quinn, Survivor Spirit - from Galashiels Mills to Garden Cities. The story of an Irish family in Scotland, 1845-1922Book review. Author: Ursula Howard. The story of an extraordinary woman who moved from famine-ravaged Ireland to settle in the Borders, in the tenements of Low Buckholmside, Galashiels in the 1800s.less than 1 page109Ronald Morrison 
BeveridgeA Family of Shoemakers - The Allans of PaxtonInterest account of the Allans of Paxton who were shoemakers in Paxton from around 1800 till the beginning of World War II.4 pages or more67Mary Newbery 
BewlieCanadian GoodfellowsA request for information on the following: Robert Goodfellow (Bewlie) and Janet Thomson - son John Born Peebles 1810, and the emigration of his parents to Quebec, Canada between 1815 and 1825.less than 1 page102Editor 
BewlieSome Related Goodfellow Settlers in CanadaAn account of the emigration of Robert Goodfellow, thought to have been living in Bewlie (1811), from Scotland and arriving in Quebec around 1820. His spouse, Janet Thomson went with him and bore a child (Janet) in Quebec on March 21 1821 - further children were born in Canada. He and his brothers Thomas, William and Andrew were recorded as Valcartier settlers. Other siblings stayed in Roxburghshire, where there are records of the family being in Bowden, Lillesleaf and Midlem. Robert died in Canada.3 pages or more100Marjorie Goodfellow 
BewsMaxwellheugh Cottage - the biography of a houseA review of the families who had inhabited a house on the outskirts of Kelso.8 pages or more73Isobel Gordon 
BiestonScotland's AldershotA report on excavations at Stobs Prisoner of War Camp and attempts to trace further information on prisoners.1 page or more92Jared Squirrell 
BiggarClan Galbraith - Royalty to RefugeesA summary of the torrid history of the Galbraith clan and its associations, describing the branch that ended up in the Scottish Borders, back to John Galbraith in Greenlaw in late 1600s/early 1700s. His son John went on to be a tenant farmer in Humbie, another son (also John) to Symington, and all other siblings to work on the land. By the mid 19th century the merchant arm of the family moved to London.1 page or more105Alastair Galbraith Ann Galbraith 
BiggiesknoweKnow your parish -PeeblesArms of the Burgh Charters. Families. Fairs, Transport A good history of the town and tale or two.3 pages or more26Jean Moffat 
BillerwellMore Extracts from the Kelso Mail 1804Miscellaneous Extracts from the Kelso Mail of 1804.87 
BillieRentons of Billie and LambertonThe first part of an account of the History of the Rentons of Billie and Lamberton in Berwickshire. Tracing in detail the history of the family from the early fourteenth century.4 pages or more83Gregory Lauder-Frost 
BillieRentons of Billie and LambertonContinuation of the article in the previous issue of the history of the Renton family of Billie and Lamberton. The story continues from the 16th. century to date detailing many achievements but also revealing some scandal.7 pages or more84Gregory Lauder- Frost 
BinnieGeorge Fleming M.A.Article on George Fleming M.A., distinguished educationalist.1 page or more86Ian McGregor 
BinnieGreetings from NorthlandThe author from New Zealand describes seeking information on the Turnbulls, Binnies, Hoggs and Stoddarts from Selkirk, especially Richard Turnbull, and his sons Thomas and Peter who died in WW1, Jane Hogg Binnie Turnbull, and Ernest Joseph Ramsbottom. A small family tree is presented.2 pages or more104Brian O'Brian 
BirdTweedmount House Tweedmount Road MelroseA great deal of research has gone into this article on a house from when the land was bought to when it was last sold.2 pages or more38Valerie Mackay 
BirdA Case for the CommissaryThe amount of information found on any particular family is a matter of luck but time spent will be rewarding.4 pages or more33Rosemary Bigwood 
BirghamEcclesiastical Education in Berwickshire What the records have to tellEcclesiastical education of Berwickshire and where to find useful information2 pages or more38Dr Charles Hoy 
BirghamRob of TrowsBorn at Birgham, Rob was a favourite with anglers of all classes, "peer and peasant alike". A boatman of great distinction on the Tweed.2 pages or more18Mrs M. E. Mason 
BirghamJimmy Blakemore - A War CasualtyThe story of Lancelot Lionel Blakemore (alias 'Jimmy'), a Londoner who was severely wounded, losing both his legs during the First World War. He was sent to Birgham to recuperate where he met and married Katherine Scott and where he worked as a cobbler for the remainder of his life.2 pages or more90David Quensell 
BirminghamCharles Lapworth, GeologistAn account of the unveiling of a plaque in recognition of Charles Lapworth, palaeontologist (born 1842), at St Peters School, Galashiels where he was Headmaster. Further information on his wives (Eliza Cooper and Jenny Sanderson), and their children in England.less than 1 page101Enid Cruikshank 
BirthAmerican Intimations in the Hawick Advertiser Births 1859-1900 and Marriages 1855-1872Births and marriages in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.4 pages or more48Marjorie Gavin 
BirthAustralian Intimations in Hawick AdvertiserBirths 1858-1897, Marriages 1854-1900, Deaths 1853-1862, in Australia of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.8 pages or more54Marjorie Gavin 
BirthsMiscellaneous Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Births 1854-1900Previous compilations of intimations have related to events in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the USA. These relate to births in other locations, of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.3 pages or more58Marjorie Gavin 
BirthsNew Zealand Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - 1861-1896Births and marriages, 1861-1896, in New Zealand of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.2 pages or more56Marjorie Gavin 
BirthsCanadian Intimations in the "Hawick Advertiser" 1855 - 1898A list of births and marriages of Canadians intimated in the Hawick Advertiser between 1855-1898, with brief additional notes on some items.4 pages or more47Marjory Gavin 
BlackRob of TrowsA very prince of a Tweed boatman. That was the description of Rob by Sir Robert Maxwell in his Book "The Story of the Tweed".2 pages or more19 
BlackWho was Gordon Stewart of Hawick?Intriguing investigation into an adopted great uncle who died in World War I, and turned out to be a blood relative.3 pages or more65Anne Golden 
BlackBorder BeginningsThe author traces her descent from Adam Black born in Coldingham in 1732.1 page or more95Val Metcalfe 
Black DwarfThe Black DwarfAn account of the life of David Ritchie, the "Black Dwarf" of Sir Walter Scott's novel of the same name An account of his life (1741 to 1811) in and around the Manor Valley including an account of his meeting with Sir Walter Scott and after death the removal of his corpse by the Resurrectionists.5 pages or more76Ronald Morrison 
BlackadderScottish Covenanter Memorials AssociationNote on the renovation by the Scottish Covenanter Memorials Association of stone in North Berwick Churchyard to the Rev John Blackadder and his Borders connections.less than 1 page77Ronald Morrison 
BlackadderThe Unlucky BlackaddersA summary of ongoing research into history of the Blackadder family in Berwickshire from 1296 (Rofgier/Walteris de Blakedir) to the demolition of Blackadder House. It includes the involvement of the family in Melrose Abbey, the Wars of the Roses, Flodden Field, piracy, Mary Queen of Scots, divinity and Stirling Castle.4 pages or more101Ronald Morrison 
BlackadderJohn Whillis Exhibition, EyemouthSome notes on the John Whillis Exhibition, Eyemouth and the associated exhibition on sailing ships connected including the 'Cutty Sark'.1 page or more91 
BlackadderNew Society Publication - EdromAn account of the publication by the Society of the Edrom Monumental Inscriptions etc. also some background on the parish and persons associated.2 pages or more91 
BlackadderGallipoli and Hill 70 LoosSome notes on an exhibition on Gallipoli staged by the Society with background; also notes on the centenary of the Battle of Loos and service of commemoration at Edrom Church2 pages or more89 
BlackburnAn Infamous MistressA review of the book 'An Infamous Mistress' by Sarah Murden and Joanne Major being a biography of Grace Dalrymple Elliot.1 page or more91 
BlacketMore Extracts from the Kelso Mail 1804Miscellaneous Extracts from the Kelso Mail of 1804.87 
BlackethouseA Border family and the curious case of Sherlock HolmesAbout the author's ancestor, William Scott, his cattle dealing partnership with George Bell, and his coal-mine at Rowanburn in the 18th century, and Dr Joseph Bell, the inspiration for Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes.3 pages or more60John Webley 
BlackieLongformacus Free ChurchDiscovery of a poem written in 1869 relating to Longformacus Free Church.2 pages or more91 
BlackieWilliam Shillinglaw CrockettArticle on William Shillinglaw Crockett, Earlston, minister, poet and public speaker.1 page or more99Jenny Cockburn 
BlacksmithFountainhall Smiddy 1793-1945Account of the Hislop / Dick family who worked in the smiddy (blacksmith's shop) for five generations.2 pages or more57Margaret Dick 
BlacksmithWilliam Dick (1849 - 1932)Account of William Dick, a blacksmith in Fountainhall and his family4 pages or more63Margaret Dick 
BlacksmithsThe Famous and Infamous of the Jeffrey FamilyAbsorbing biography of James Jeffrey, son of James Jeffrey and Elizabeth Sinton, and his career as a famous gardener.3 pages or more46George Martin 
BlaikieMelrose to Melbourne - The Story of one Wallace familyInteresting account of the author's Wallace research, ancestral emigration from Melrose to Sydney, Australia, farming, and the army. Two interesting photographs, too.3 pages or more67Richard Balsillie 
BlaikieCeltic v Pick of the BordersAn account of a football match between Glasgow Celtic and 'Pick of the Borders' in 1906.1 page or more88Kenny McLean 
BlaikieA Teri Forever- My Rich Border HeritageNostalgia about Hawick, and the revelation that some of her ancestors came from southern England, she has researched back to 500AD on her direct paternal line and from 1699 on other lines.3 pages or more66Anne Golden 
BlaiklockElliot GatheringNotes on the Elliot Clan Gathering.less than 1 page95 
Blaikup stoneThe Blaikup Stone - A Mystery Finally Solved? - PossiblyA plaque referring to the nearby Blaikup Stone is located a few yards south of Allerley Well Part gates on the A68 (old turnpike road), and is marked on the John Ainslie map of 1770. Reference to a Blakehope stone in 1731 being on the boundary of the Inchbonny Braes. The purpose of the original stone is suggested - religious site marker, boundary marker, used for punishment (stoning, flogging, beheading), penitent stool, gate post, marker for water. The original stone no longer exists it seems.2 pages or more106Chris Veitch 
BlairA Family of Shoemakers - The Allans of PaxtonInterest account of the Allans of Paxton who were shoemakers in Paxton from around 1800 till the beginning of World War II.4 pages or more67Mary Newbery 
BlairResearching Family History across the BorderAn account by the author of the challenges and pitfalls of cross-border research.4 pages or more91Fred Kennington 
BlakeThe Alternative RelationshipThe Alternative Relationship and how it can be used. Also an interesting research into the Cavers and Cammond families.3 pages or more4Mrs H. Crammond 
BlakelawLife in Linton with William Pringle's FamilyAbsorbing account of William Pringle, his children, and his grandson, Thomas Pringle, the 'Poet of South Africa'.4 pages or more20Barbara E. Turner 
BlakemoreJimmy Blakemore - A War CasualtyThe story of Lancelot Lionel Blakemore (alias 'Jimmy'), a Londoner who was severely wounded, losing both his legs during the First World War. He was sent to Birgham to recuperate where he met and married Katherine Scott and where he worked as a cobbler for the remainder of his life.2 pages or more90David Quensell 
BlindburnSnowstorm in the CheviotsA young shepherd gets lost in the snow and is frozen to death. There's also a specification for shepherds boots.2 pages or more69Jean Fleming 
BlogThe Society's Website BlogNotes on the Society blog and how to access and post.2 pages or more76Peter Munro 
BlyndleeGalashiels and some of its familiesTalk given to the society by Mr. Ian Miller, President of the Old Gala Club. Gala indeed goes back along way perhaps even to 7000 B.C. It covers the history up to the 19th Century.3 pages or more31Ian Miller 
BlythKirk Yetholm Gypsy History - Book reviewReview of a book received by BFHS on the Kirk Yetholm Gypsy History. "Scotland's other Royal Family"less than 1 page101Enid Cruikshank 
BlythJethart JockA follow up to article in magazine no. 86 regarding the identity of Jethart Jock.1 page or more91 
BlythJethart JockThe mystery of Jethart Jock of Coldstream, husband of the Gypsy Queen Esther Faa Blyth and attempts to identify.2 pages or more86John Murray 
BlythThe Gypsy King and the PresidentRelationship between President Clinton and Charles Blyth, king of the gypsies. Reprinted from the Sunday Telegraph.less than 1 page23 
BlytheCharles Dicken' Interview with a Gypsy KingA description of the King of the Yetholm Gypsies, Charles Blythe. Prominent writers visited the King over the years, and this article gives Charles Dickens account of his visit in 1861; his account describes the village, villagers and meeting with the King. The King described the origins of the gypsies as from Egypt 2-3 thousand years ago (with the name Fa'a - from Pharaoh), and the fact that it was the Egyptians who invented whisky. The language used by the gypsies was discussed.5 pages or more101Linda Hendry Lennen 
BlytheRev. John Baird, 1799-1861 - Friend of the GypsiesJohn Baird was Minister at Kirk Yetholm. He was responsible for the new bridge , rebuilding the Kirk and School. He also educated the Gypsies and brought them into the community. was a founder member of the Berwickshire Naturalists Club.4 pages or more26Donald Whyte 
BodleGranny's Bawbees and other CoinsAn account of the currency of Scotland from Roman times to 1603 explaining coins such as ryals, dollars, merks, groats, bawbees, bodles and turners.6 pages or more77Peter Munro 
Body SnatchingHistory in the GraveyardBody snatching in the Borders and how it was fought.less than 1 page10Violet Jardine 
Body SnatchingA grave look at the BordersThis must be one of the great stories ever to be printed in our magazine - it is the story of grave snatchers, and how one brave chap got his just reward.4 pages or more21Ian Abernethy 
Boer WarRemembering a Soldier from the Boer WarA tracing of the history of Arthur William Swanston of Marshall Meadows commemorated in Eyemouth churchyard, who died in 1900 in the Boer War in South Africa. Swanston House (now a hotel) was owned by James Swanston (wealthy merchant) and his wife Christian (6th daughter of John Turnbull, fish curer in Eyemouth). They also set up a home in the Canary Islands, and a home in London. John was their eldest son and married Fanny Elizabeth Nash in Kensington, and they often visited their widowed mother in Marshall Meadows. Arthur was their 3rd child, who showed athletic and military prowess and was educated at Loretto School Musselburgh, and Jesus College, Cambridge University, rowing for the university. He served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the VIth Dragoons, but was killed by a sniper's bullet in Mpumalanga, South Africa 9/Oct/1900 at 25, whilst trying to save the life of a trooper, and was buried there in a marked grave. His fiancée sent flowers every year until the 1960s; the children of a local school have taken over the ceremony and leave flowers and sing 'My bonny lies over the ocean' every year since 2000 when the story was uncovered by Ettie Bierman. He is also remembered in a memorial brass tablet in Berwick in the parish church.1 page or more105Colin Miller 
Boer WarBessie Dora Bowhill, a wartime nurseAn account of the life of Bessie Dora Bowhill born Bunkle and Preston, Berwickshire who became, a nurse and worked in South Africa during the Boer War - her further experience during the First World War working with Dr Elsie Inglis in Serbia.2 pages or more85 
BogueA Branch of the Johnston ClanReview of a book received by BFHS on the history of the Johnston clan, plus family tree. Also describing life in the 1700s. They emigrated to Australia in 1817. Other Border families mentioned in the tree - Bogue, Darling, Edgar, Fairbairn, Dunlop, Logan, McWatt, Robson, Rutherford, Trotter.less than 1 page100Ronald Morrison 
Boleside HouseCharles and the Chocolate FactoryAn account of the Schulze family; Charles William Schulze moved to Scotland from Braunschweig in the 1800s, founded Schulze, Gow and Co., wool exporters in Galashiels, and had 5 children, Charles, Rudolph, Hugh, Johanna, Mary and Alwine, all in Galashiels. In 1911 Charles founded the Continental Chocolate Factory in Portobello, with the family home moving to Brunswickhill 10 years later. The factory was requisitioned by the army at the start of WW1.1 page or more101Mike Chandler 
BollardsonDavid Reid Dewar - Another of War's VictimsThe story of David Reid Dewar, originally from Cumnock but who moved to Peebles before enlisting and being severely mentally affected by his experiences in the Great War and of his subsequent life when he was described as 'confused, incoherent and delusional'.2 pages or more89Margaret Ross 
BombayNames of Soldiers and others who died in India mainly between 1930-36A list of names and their regiments, and where buried.1 page or more30Mr R. McAdam 
Bomber CommandBomber CommandAn account of a new museum dedicated to Bomber Command of World War 11 and how to trace an ancestor who served.less than 1 page95Peter Munro 
BombingMemories of FogoRecollections of life in Fogo at the end of the 19th. and beginning of the 20th century.2 pages or more93Kate Duncan Thomas 
Bonchester BridgeA Tale of Two Brothers and a Photographic PuzzleA tale of and contrast between two brothers Robert (later Sir Robert) and William Laidlaw born in Bonchester Bridge; Sir Robert who set up a chain of multiples in India , known as 'The Selfridges of the East' and who became a Member of Parliament and William who ran a grocery shop in Canada.3 pages or more88Ben Haslam 
BonfireBonfire Night in Denholm villageA description of the tradition of commemorating the warning fires (bale fires) lit at the threat of invasion by Saxons and Vikings, which is celebrated in Denholm on 5th November, without the addition of burning a guy. Denholm was close to the height of Cavers Tower, from which the Denholm population came.1 page or more103Enid Cruikshank 
BonkylBunkle and Preston Monumental InscriptionsSome background on the CD of Bunkle and Preston Monumental Inscriptions, published by the Society.1 page or more90 
BonnkillEast Berwickshire Names ListInformation on contents of recently published book ' Early Berwickshire Names List'.1 page or more98Betty Snow 
BooklessA Berwickshire SchoolmasterJean Smithers has contributed this "nugget" from her investigations into the history of one of the strands of her ancestry.1 page or more11Jean Smithers 
bootsSnowstorm in the CheviotsA young shepherd gets lost in the snow and is frozen to death. There's also a specification for shepherds boots.2 pages or more69Jean Fleming 
Border GamesJedburgh Border Games, 1919Cannon-fire at 6am signalled the start of the Games. Has notes of winners of various events.1 page or more63John Murray 
Border MagazineJames Watson (Author and Historian of Jedburgh Abbey)Account of the life of James Watson, weaver, grocer, poet and writer of Jedburgh, the author's great grandfather, his descendants, and emigration to USA and Canada.10 pages or more68Rachel (Thomson) Falldien 
Border Railway1849A report on Hawick in the year 1849, the year the Border Railway reached Hawick but also the year of the cholera epidemic. Includes contemporary reports on the epidemic and names of a number of those who died4 pages or more77Anne Golden 
BordersSaving and Sharing Borders Stories of WWIReference to the project by Live Borders Museum and Library Services to commemorate the Borders experience during the Great War.less than 1 page91 
BordersScottish Borders Council Archives - Hawick Heritage HubInformation about the new ‘state of the art’ Council archives due to open in May 2007.2 pages or more63Rachel Hosker 
Borders17th. Century Borders Witchcraft Trials; the role of reputationA resume by the author of her talk to the Society on witchcraft in the Borders, evidence of witchcraft and sentences and the reasons for its particular prevalence in Scotland.2 pages or more78Mary Craig 
BordersBorder NamesA note of the most common names in the Borders extracted from the Society's transcription of Memorial Inscriptions,less than 1 page78Peter Munro 
BordersHarvey Settlers ReunionThis was the evening address to the reunion, about why they were in the Borders and Northumberland, and about the author's Australian cousins.3 pages or more66Ian Herbert 
Borders FestivalsNo Room at the Inn for Common Riding 2014An account of the Borders Festivals, their dates and formats.3 pages or more83Enid Cruickshank 
Borders FHSBorders Family History Society - from its beginningThe story of the foundation and growth of the Borders FHS.3 pages or more74Audrey Mitchell 
Borders HardieBrave BorderlandConnections between the Borders and the Canadian state of Ontario, some poetry, and 2 buses.3 pages or more63Fred Kennington 
BorrowmanThe Descendants of James Borrowman (1744-1813)The history of the name Borrowman from Edinburgh down to Peebles and beyond, with a pedigree chart.2 pages or more17Philip R Borrowman 
BorthwickThe Banker's RevengeExtract from the History of Banking in Scotland by A W Kerr concerning some aspects of William Borthwick's behaviour.less than 1 page13Colin Woods 
BorthwickIs Anybody Out There ?The author's search for an ancestor's home.2 pages or more56Jean Currie 
BorthwickSociety LibraryRecent additions to the Society Library.less than 1 page98 
BorthwickThe Banker's RevengeThe rise and fall of a bank in East Lothian.less than 1 page10A. W. Kerr 
BorthwickBerwick 900 PublicationAn account of a publication by the Berwick 900 Project describing 90 key characters and events over nine centuries including family histories.less than 1 page93Peter Munro 
BorthwickNotes on people in Lauder in 1501Brief notes on Thomas Borthwick of Gammylstoun confirmed in 1501 as in certain tenements in the Royal Burgh of Lauder, previously occupied by Charles Murray, and surrounded by lands of William Broun, George Weddirhede, William Hoppringle, William Scheill and Thomas Spens. Also Robert Lauder, son of Gilbert in Whitslaid.less than 1 page103Gregory Lauder-Frost 
Borthwick waterWho was Little Arthur Foster? Elliots at court 1675-1682Border Reivers Court sittings in the 1600's. How Cautioners upheld the Law. Also in 5 pages in issue 30 covering the same subject.5 pages or more29Michael Robson 
BostonBorder BeginningsThe author traces her descent from Adam Black born in Coldingham in 1732.1 page or more95Val Metcalfe 
BostonThe Boston Family of GattonsideA tale of hand loom weavers from Gattonside who decided to visit a sister in Canada. How they eventually decided to emigrate over to Canada and they walked from New York to Upper Canada. Most of the family are buried in Melrose Church Yard.2 pages or more39M.C.Lawson 
BostonDuns, Burgh on the Merse and Surrounding VillagesReview of the book Dunse Burgh on the Merse with the Surrounding Villages' by James Denham.1 page or more91 
BothwellKnow your parish -PeeblesArms of the Burgh Charters. Families. Fairs, Transport A good history of the town and tale or two.3 pages or more26Jean Moffat 
Bovinam Roxburghshire to Delaware County: The 19th Century Miller Letters - Part 1Account of letters written between 1818 and 1864 from Scotland to David Miller (1795-1883), and his wives, and relatives. David Miller was the son of Thomas Miller, a beadle of Roberton Kirk.4 pages or more64John W. Hoy 
BowdenBowden Memorial InscriptionsReview of Jun 2008 publication of Bowden Churchyard monumental inscriptions (318 stones). Also included war memorials, past ministers, militia lists and Hearth Tax, and a background history of the parish.less than 1 page100Ronald Morrison 
BowdenMcKenzie's around the River AleAn account of McKenzies in and around the Borders.4 pages or more49W E McKenzie 
BowdenCD Review - Bowden Monumental InscriptionsReview of the content of this publication, and suggestions of other useful publications.1 page or more67Norrie McLeish 
BowdenBowden Scottish Women's Institute (aka The Rural)Description of the imminent Bowden WI centenary in November 2019. A brief history of the founders, and the initiation of the institutes in Roberton and Minto.less than 1 page101Enid Cruikshank 
BowdenThe Dimma and Dickson Families of the Borders Region, ScotlandThe Dimma family from Eckford, who they married, and where they settled in Ontario. This is a well researched article into a old Border family.2 pages or more37Thomas Dimma Minster 
BowdenBowden Memorial InscriptionsReview of Jun 2008 publication of Bowden Churchyard monumental inscriptions (318 stones). Also included war memorials, past ministers, militia lists and Hearth Tax, and a background history of the parish.less than 1 page100Ronald Morrison 
BowdenBowden School RecordsBowden School admission records from 1872. Also lists their parent or guardian.2 pages or more25Editor 
Bowden SchoolBowden School RecordsTranscribed admission register of pupils admitted 1864-1872, showing addresses, dates of birth, and parents. Continued in issue 25.2 pages or more24 
BowhillBessie Dora Bowhill, a wartime nurseAn account of the life of Bessie Dora Bowhill born Bunkle and Preston, Berwickshire who became, a nurse and worked in South Africa during the Boer War - her further experience during the First World War working with Dr Elsie Inglis in Serbia.2 pages or more85 
BowhillKnow your Parish: YarrowA journey down through the Yarrow valley from top to bottom1 page or more32Audrey Mitchell 
BowhillThe adventures of Ronald Toops in the BordersThe author tells of a visit to the Borders and how he obtained much information on his family.4 pages or more99Ronald Toops 
BowieThe Case of Agnes GrayTaken from the Session Minutes of Melrose Parish Registers (1723-1741). A sad tale of a young girl who was cited to present herself before the Kirk Session.1 page or more19Editor 
BowlingWilliam Dick (1849 - 1932)Account of William Dick, a blacksmith in Fountainhall and his family4 pages or more63Margaret Dick 
BowmakerBowmakers and Currys in the New WorldBorder origins of author's family, and arrivals in New York and Montreal.1 page or more13Norman J Bowmaker 
BowmakerGunsgreen House, EyemouthNotes on the book "Eustace the Outcast" by David Pae also on the will of James Swanston of Eyemouth containing what is thought to be a list of customers for illicit produce including the Rev. Robert Bowmaker, minister, Duns.1 page or more78Ronald Morrison 
BowmakerRobert AinslieSome background to Robert Ainslie of Berrywell Duns, friend of Robert Burns.1 page or more96Ronald Morrison 
BowmakerBowmakers and Currys in the new worldThe history of the Bowmakers and Currys before and after they emigrated to the New World.1 page or more10Norman Bowmaker 
BowmanStobs Military CampAccount of a project by Archaeology Scotland to excavate and obtain information on Stobs Military Camp and the Society's involvement.3 pages or more95Jared Squirrel 
BowshankWorking on the RailroadRailroad incidents recorded during the construction of the Galashiels section of the Waverley line 1884-452 pages or more30M. L.. Lawson 
BoydThe Border Archive - For Queen and CountyThis is a list of all the men between the ages of 18 and 45 residing in Roberton in 1807.2 pages or more10Robert Miller 
BoydThe Muster-Roll of the Jedburgh Company of Volunteers of 1804List of men from Sergeants, Corporals, and Privates, it also gives you their trade at the time. Total of men 108.2 pages or more3Sandra Duncan 
BoyleDouglas of Springwood ParkThe name Douglas would run fear into many Englishmen. This distinguished Border family and its history.3 pages or more31Donald Whyte 
BoylePolice and Criminal RecordsAn account of the indexing of the Selkirk Criminal Register 1897 to 1918 and what to expect to find.3 pages or more86Elma Fleming 
BradfordThe Bradford Family SearchA tale of family that moved from Northumberland to Berwickshire. All were farm servants some labourers some farm stewards. There are irregular marriages, name changes and a possible pioneering birth using chloroform.6 pages or more72Bill Bradford 
BradleyWho was Robert Proudfoot?A look by the author at his Proudfoot ancestry and mysteries surrounding it.3 pages or more90Chris Proudfoot 
Bradshaw's Railway GuideBradshaw's Railway GuideA note on Bradshaw's Railway Guide and what might be available - some snippets from the entry for Duns.less than 1 page78Ronald Morrison 
BraidfordThe Bradford Family SearchA tale of family that moved from Northumberland to Berwickshire. All were farm servants some labourers some farm stewards. There are irregular marriages, name changes and a possible pioneering birth using chloroform.6 pages or more72Bill Bradford 
BramtonA Hogarth Family TreeThere came into James Hogarth's possession a manuscript family tree covering seven or eight generations of the Hogarth family, also, where they came from.1 page or more27James Hogarth 
BrandtThe Homes of Paxton HouseA fascinating piece of Borders family history came to light when a 200 year-old Berwickshire mansion was gifted to the nation. Along with the history of the family of Home's. Love is a wondrous thing !2 pages or more11Violet Jardine 
BranxholmFrom Hawick to Kirkpatrick-Durham by way of MoscowNotes of Grieves of Kirkpatrick-Durham in Kirkcudbrightshire, who were descendants of Walter Grieve of Branxholm Park, most of whom were farmers, but also included two eminent doctors who were physicians to the Russian court in the 18th century.2 pages or more57Linda M Chapman 
BranxholmeExtracts from the Register of the Privy Council of ScotlandExtract from the Register of the Privy Council of Scotland by David Masson.less than 1 page97Gregory Lauder-Frost 
BranxtonHawick Through TimeA review of the book 'Hawick through Time' by Alistair Moffat.1 page or more85Enid Cruickshank 
Breach of promisePromises PromisesReview of a book 'Promises Promises' written by Norrie McLeish on cases of breach of promise.less than 1 page99Ronald Morrison 
BreadalbaneRev. Dr. John Brown, LangtonNotes and background information on the Rev. John Brown, minister at Langton and his son Thomas Brown author of 'Annals of the Disruption'.less than 1 page98 
BreastedWomen of GunsgreenAn account of an exhibition entitled 'Women of Gunsgreen' with information on women who resided at or had connections with Gunsgreen House in Eyemouth.1 page or more85Ronald Morrison 
BreckThe Years of Date ChangeSome legal consequences of the change from the Julian to the Gregorian Calendar.1 page or more92Ronald Morrison 
BrewsterJames Veitch - Border AstronomerShort extract of a talk given by Mr. Bill Veitch to the Society on the 15th of May 1994.less than 1 page26Bill Veitch 
BrewsterWilliam Lorrain-Borders SchoolmasterDuring the last war attics were cleared of paper and, from an attic in Jedburgh there appeared a collection of papers concerning the Rector of Jedburgh Grammar School, William Lorrain.less than 1 page27Audrey Mitchell 
BriceExtracts from Dunse Barony RecordsExtracts from the author's book, Dunse Barony Records, in the 1760s.2 pages or more68Ronald Morrison 
BridgesMoves to Restore the Union BridgeAn account of moves to restore the Union Bridge linking Scotland and England at the lowest crossing point on the River Tweed.1 page or more85Ronald Morrison 
BridgesAdam Clark (1811 to 1866)A fascinating account of Adam Clark, born in Edinburgh but brought up in Kelso who became a bridge builder of renown in Hungary building the first bridge across the Danube linking the communities of Buda and Pest.4 pages or more79Dr. Jim Lyon 
Brisbane houseSir Thomas Brisbane - His Link with the BordersFrom a request to Kelso Museum for details on Sir Thomas Brisbane. A history of Makerston and the City of Brisbane He was also a keen astronomer. Very interesting.2 pages or more8Zilla Oddy 
British ArmySo You've Found A SoldierThe trials that you may find looking for your connection with a soldier that was in the British Army.2 pages or more14Capt. John E. Grey 
British Linen BankDiary of James Alexander Sligh aged 18A description of a diary kept by a young bank clerk in 1876. Selected extracts are included.2 pages or more73 
British Resistance ArmyWW2 AuxiliariesSome notes on the work of the World War 2 Auxiliaries or the British Resistance Army.less than 1 page88 
BrixtonForgotten Borderers--Andrew Walker (1808-1896)Andrew Walker, born Earlston, worked at Newton Don and moved eventually to Camden and started a Ragged School. He emigrated to Troy in New York and died there.less than 1 page30 
BroadleeThe Early Kyles of Castleton, ScotlandThe researching of the Kyles and their history right through from the 1745 rebellion to living in Kelso in the 21st Century.2 pages or more39John Murray and David Irvine 
BroderbundFamily Tree Maker OnlineDescription of some of the features and benefits of using a family history computer program with the Internet2 pages or more40Allan McVittie 
BroderbundFamily Tree MakerDescription of some of the features and benefits of using a family history computer program.2 pages or more39John Unsworth 
BrodieLife in Melrose--150 years agoThis is the account of family life in Melrose in the first half of last century, from an autobiography of Catherine Helen Spence.3 pages or more11Colin Wood 
BrodiesLife in Melrose--150 years agoThis is the account of family life in Melrose in the first half of last century, from an autobiography of Catherine Helen Spence.3 pages or more11Colin Wood 
BrogdaleForgotten BorderersJames Grieve and his interesting contribution to the lowly apple.1 page or more28Jean M. Smith 
BrookTravellers Tales in the BordersThis is the text of Fred's talk to the Society on 25th April 2004. Absorbing review of public road transport in the Borders mainly in the 20th century.9 pages or more55Fred Kennington 
BrookeSidelines on the Borders RailwayNowadays, the only railway line in the Borders is the main east coast line in Berwickshire. Lady Gibson has discovered, however, that the history of the railways has plenty of interest for family historians.1 page or more11Jane Gibson 
BroomhouseHelen Home of BroomhouseNotification that copies of the letters from James Home of Broomhouse, captain of marines with the Mediterranean fleet during the Napoleonic Wars written to his sister Helen have been donated to the Society.less than 1 page91 
BroomhousePierre Merlet and the Humes of BroomhouseAn account of the author's researches to prove that Helen Home of Broomhouse was responsible for the smuggling out of France during the French Revolution of the infant Pierre Merlet who later became a distinguished linguist.6 pages or more90David Wesley 
BroomiesdykeReminiscences of Childhood by a Matron of 78Narrative written by the author's great grandfather's sister about their emigration from Scotland to New York in 1829. Continued in issue 42.5 pages or more41Jim Wilson 
BroughtonBroughton Free Church RecordsInformation on the book 'Broughton Free Kirk and Thereabouts 1842-1943' compiled by the Rev David Marshall Forrester in 1943.less than 1 page97 
BroughtonFinlaysons of Goseland Farm, KilbunchoA journey tracing the author's links to the Finlaysons of Goseland Farm Kilbuncho, Peeblesshire.2 pages or more97Susan Brownjohn 
BrounNotes on people in Lauder in 1501Brief notes on Thomas Borthwick of Gammylstoun confirmed in 1501 as in certain tenements in the Royal Burgh of Lauder, previously occupied by Charles Murray, and surrounded by lands of William Broun, George Weddirhede, William Hoppringle, William Scheill and Thomas Spens. Also Robert Lauder, son of Gilbert in Whitslaid.less than 1 page103Gregory Lauder-Frost 
BrownLife in Linton with William Pringle's FamilyAbsorbing account of William Pringle, his children, and his grandson, Thomas Pringle, the 'Poet of South Africa'.4 pages or more20Barbara E. Turner 
BrownCanadian StraysSome discoveries of Lowland strays from Grey township, Ontario1 page or more30J. Hislop 
BrownWho was Little Arthur Foster? Elliots at court 1675-1682Border Reivers Court sittings in the 1600's. How Cautioners upheld the Law. Also in 5 pages in issue 30 covering the same subject.5 pages or more29Michael Robson 
BrownThe Flowers of the ForestBorders who fell at Flodden A list of nobility who fell in the battle The rank and file fell with no records.2 pages or more26Andrew Cockburn 
BrownJames Hogg AncestryReport of research to establish a family connection with James Hogg, the Ettrick Shepherd,1 page or more98Mike Hogg 
BrownMy dig into the PastHow a birthday party of Melrose Bridge led to a very interesting tale of one man's family search.2 pages or more33Mr Turner 
BrownTwo Brothers-in- LawAn account of the conflict and subsequent reconciliation of two members of the Haddon family of Hawick.2 pages or more94Enid Cruickshank 
BrownRev. Dr. John Brown, LangtonNotes and background information on the Rev. John Brown, minister at Langton and his son Thomas Brown author of 'Annals of the Disruption'.less than 1 page98 
BrownHeatheryettFurther notes on the C.D. containing a transcript of the Monumental Inscriptions in Heatheryett Cemetery and a note of the most common surnames.less than 1 page98 
BrownThistle and ShamrockA very well researched article on family history covering Rutherford, Brown, Atkin, and more. The Irish connection would make it very difficult.2 pages or more9John L. Alton 
BrownAn Infamous MistressA review of the book 'An Infamous Mistress' by Sarah Murden and Joanne Major being a biography of Grace Dalrymple Elliot.1 page or more91 
BrownBowden School RecordsBowden School admission records from 1872. Also lists their parent or guardian.2 pages or more25Editor 
BrownPleasant Sunday AfternoonsA follow up on the article in the previous magazine on the activities of the Hawick Pleasant Sunday Afternoons Group.1 page or more90 
BrownAdam moves to the BordersAdam Brown bought a small plot of land in West Linton in 1839 after which he emigrated to Australia with seven of his nine children-this story covers their history.2 pages or more34Helen M. Booth 
BrownMore Gypsy SnippetsSome interesting snippets extracted by Peter Munro regarding gypsies throughout the ages2 pages or more86Peter Munro 
BrownAn ill-matched coupleAn account from a solicitor's file of a domestic dispute between a husband and wife over assets.3 pages or more87Ralph Maltman 
BrownAustralian Deaths Recorded in the Hawick Advertiser 1854-1873A list of people from Hawick who died in or on the way to Australia. Very comprehensive.3 pages or more36Marjory Gavin 
BrownAinslies of Dolphinston to Manitoulin IslandExcellent article on the author's Ainslie forebears from Ancrum and Lilliesleaf to their arrival and life in Canada.4 pages or more20Robert L P Morden 
BrownOne of the many Brown FamiliesA family tree of Browns in Galashiels, Selkirk areas.1 page or more26I.M. Brown 
BrownMy dig into the pastPeeblesshire family and from other parts of the Borders, an interesting tale. Also history of various bridges over the Tweed.3 pages or more34A. Turner 
BrownSoup Kitchen at Dunse 1832An account of the outbreak of cholera in 1832 and minutes of the Dunse Committee of Health setting up soup kitchens with names of those to whom vouchers were issued.3 pages or more87Ronald Morrison 
BrownBrown's Self Interpreting Family BibleGeorge Brown of Horncliffe brought into the offices the very large Brown family bible. Lavishly illustrated, it also included Family Register page. A transcript of the text is presented. It includes members of the Robertson family from Alexander Robertson (b. 1829 in Simperon Mains) and his wife Margaret (b. 1825 in Swinton) through to Georgina Dickson Robertson and Mary Dickson Robertson born in 1871 in Monkerstones, Fogo. All names registered were from the Borders. Research has confirmed more of the family up to the George Brown who donated the bible.less than 1 page110Editor 
BrownStrayed far from BerwickshireThis is a small article on Berwickshire strays in the township of Canden East in the county of Lennox and Addington in Ontario, Canada.2 pages or more30G.H. Jeffery 
BrownThe Case of Agnes GrayTaken from the Session Minutes of Melrose Parish Registers (1723-1741). A sad tale of a young girl who was cited to present herself before the Kirk Session.1 page or more19Editor 
Brown SquareBrown Square, EdinburghAmendment to the account in Issue 102. Brown Square finally disappeared after the 1970s. Brown Square House was used as the Heriot Watt university Students Union building set back from the main road.less than 1 page103Editor 
BrowneThe People of the LammermuirsDetailed history of the Lammermuirs from Celtic times to the 19th century.5 pages or more23Norrie McLeish 
BrowningKings Own Scottish BorderersA list of men who died in the Boer War in outlying places.1 page or more32Helen Reichenbach 
BruceCousin Fred from HawickProblems tracing the history of a Dickson family who had lived in the Lauder area from the 17th century,3 pages or more65Jim Dickson 
BrunswickhillCharles and the Chocolate FactoryAn account of the Schulze family; Charles William Schulze moved to Scotland from Braunschweig in the 1800s, founded Schulze, Gow and Co., wool exporters in Galashiels, and had 5 children, Charles, Rudolph, Hugh, Johanna, Mary and Alwine, all in Galashiels. In 1911 Charles founded the Continental Chocolate Factory in Portobello, with the family home moving to Brunswickhill 10 years later. The factory was requisitioned by the army at the start of WW1.1 page or more101Mike Chandler 
BruntonRoxburgh Here !Extract from the memoirs of the late John Fairbairn, born 28th March 1912, married in 1937, who died on 20th July 2003. He worked for the Kelso Chronicle, and later was the editor of the Hobart Mercury, Tasmania.4 pages or more54John Fairbairn 
BruntonThe Welsh Family from GalashielsAn account of the lives of the Welsh (Welch) family from Galashiels, their emigration to South Africa and the problems which befell them.4 pages or more99Malcolm Tait 
BryceThe Monteath MausoleumAn account of the history of the Monteath Mausoleum near St Boswells and moves to conserve.4 pages or more87John D Wood/ David Freeman 
BrydenInglis Family TreeReport on an extensive family tree relating to the Inglis family submitted to the Society.less than 1 page99 
BrydonMike BrydonBiopic of Mike Brydon, then Vice-Chairman of the Society.1 page or more40Mike Brydon 
BrydonThe Border Archive - For Queen and CountyThis is a list of all the men between the ages of 18 and 45 residing in Roberton in 1807.2 pages or more10Robert Miller 
BrydonA History of the BrydonsFor some hundreds of years there has been Brydons in the Borders. From Gilston, Broadmeadows, and overseas.2 pages or more7Mrs Joan Scott Stewart 
BrydoneA Quite Remarkable ManReview of a book ' A Quite Remarkable Man - the life of Patrick Brydone'(1736-1818)' by John Evans.1 page or more87Peter Munro 
BrymerDr George Henderson of Chirnside (1800 - 1864)Second and final part of the account of Dr Henderson's family (the remaining 11 children born from 1841 to 1863 !) with a very early plea for the eight-hour day and some interesting poetry.8 pages or more63Bill Henderson 
BuchanOn John Buchan's graveAn account of a small volume by David Weekes on his search to interpret the Latin and Greek text on the grave of John Buchan in Elsfield Church, Oxfordshire.1 page or more83David Weekes 
BuchanBerwickshire Postal HistoryA look at Berwickshire postal history and postmarks and also at various letters of historical significance.3 pages or more95Keith Robertson 
BuchanThe Tweedsmuir ConnectionReport of the society's summer outing to Upper Tweeddale.1 page or more13Violet Jardine 
BuchanThe Altarstone at StoboStobo Slate Quarry 'whatever'. Also a connection to Merlin and Arthur.1 page or more10Isobel Jardine 
BuckholmThistle and ShamrockA very well researched article on family history covering Rutherford, Brown, Atkin, and more. The Irish connection would make it very difficult.2 pages or more9John L. Alton 
BudapestAdam Clark (1811 to 1866)A fascinating account of Adam Clark, born in Edinburgh but brought up in Kelso who became a bridge builder of renown in Hungary building the first bridge across the Danube linking the communities of Buda and Pest.4 pages or more79Dr. Jim Lyon 
BuglassA Berwickshire SchoolmasterJean Smithers has contributed this "nugget" from her investigations into the history of one of the strands of her ancestry.1 page or more11Jean Smithers 
BuglassDuns Auxiliary UnitFurther information on the Duns Auxiliary Unit.1 page or more88 
BuklesLetters of Slains 1569 - A family puzzleAn intriguing tale of death and complaint in 1569.2 pages or more12Jean Smithers 
BunkleEast Berwickshire Names ListInformation on contents of recently published book ' Early Berwickshire Names List'.1 page or more98Betty Snow 
BunkleBunkle and Preston Monumental InscriptionsSome background on the CD of Bunkle and Preston Monumental Inscriptions, published by the Society.1 page or more90 
BunkleA Tale of Two TapestriesThe author has conserved and framed 2 early 19th century on linen, made by 2 young girls in Berwickshire - Margaret Hastie - age 11 (Mrs Penman Preston School), and Joan Dodds Armstrong - age 10. The author describes the lineage of both the girls. Margaret hailed from Bunkle (baptised Duns 1847) one of 7 children of William Hastie (1813-1874) and Margaret Lauder (1813-1869), and at 13 was a farm labourer at Broomhouse Mains, Edrom, staying with 5 other siblings. Her parents were buried at Preston churchyard. Older Hastie family members gravestones are found here also, and the author has collated this information and discovered a link to her own family, the Leitchs. Joan stayed in Fogomuir, and was the 11th child of 13 of George Armstrong from Fogo (1788-1855), and Janet Haig from Langton or Greenlaw (1793-1858). In 1861 Joan was a table maid working in Edinburgh.4 pages or more110Diana Leitch 
BunkleThe Lost Village of BunkleReport on excavations to discover the lost village of Bunkle.less than 1 page97 
BunkleBessie Dora Bowhill, a wartime nurseAn account of the life of Bessie Dora Bowhill born Bunkle and Preston, Berwickshire who became, a nurse and worked in South Africa during the Boer War - her further experience during the First World War working with Dr Elsie Inglis in Serbia.2 pages or more85 
Bunkle and PrestonBunkle and Preston Monumental InscriptionsSome background on the CD of Bunkle and Preston Monumental Inscriptions, published by the Society.1 page or more90 
BunyanBuilding a BusinessA history of the Bunyans (Bunyies) from Melrose and Newstead from the early 1600s, originally masons from France, but moving into butcher shops, and prominence in the Melrose Town Council by George Bunyan (Bunyie - the authors' great great grandfather, and Provost of Melrose).2 pages or more111Stephen Bunyan 
BunyanThe adventures of Ronald Toops in the BordersThe author tells of a visit to the Borders and how he obtained much information on his family.4 pages or more99Ronald Toops 
BunzieThe Case of Agnes GrayTaken from the Session Minutes of Melrose Parish Registers (1723-1741). A sad tale of a young girl who was cited to present herself before the Kirk Session.1 page or more19Editor 
BurgeonThe Story of a StrayAccount of Robert Burgon, a fisherman from Berwick who was drowned in 1850 with William Burgeon, Joseph Cowlin, George Swinton, and the boy David Lyle, and buried in Inverbervie.2 pages or more47Murray Nicoll 
BurgonThe Story of a StrayAccount of Robert Burgon, a fisherman from Berwick who was drowned in 1850 with William Burgeon, Joseph Cowlin, George Swinton, and the boy David Lyle, and buried in Inverbervie.2 pages or more47Murray Nicoll 
BurialThe Costs of Church Services in Scottish ParishesStructure of costs for church services, i.e. christenings, weddings and burials in Berwickshire and Roxburghshire between 1725 and 1832.4 pages or more53David Richardson 
BurialsDeath is for the LivingSecond part of the talk given to the Society on 15th September 2002.7 pages or more52Anne Gordon 
BurialsDeath is for the LivingThe first part of the talk given to the Society on 15th September 2002.7 pages or more51Anne Gordon 
BurkeThe Berwick SensationThis story would make a very good murder mystery, the research that has gone into this story would be long and time consuming. For anyone interested in Berwick history you should read it.3 pages or more35F. L. Kennington 
BurkeA Creditable Soldier - Arthur James (Dick) KenningtonAn account of the life and military career of Arthur James (Dick) Kennington (1870 to 1945).5 pages or more99Fred Kennington 
BurnetThe Reverence Alexander NaughleyA very interesting account of a Parish Clergyman from Stow to Threlkeld and his life story.2 pages or more31Eddie Wren 
BurnettOld UncleBrief biopic about Alexander Virtue, sometime schoolmaster at Nenthorn.less than 1 page20Margery V. Turnbull 
BurnmouthThe Tweed to the Northern IslesSome information on a new publication entitled 'The Tweed to the Northern Isles' which traces the history of fishing along Scotland's east coast.1 page or more84 
BurnsTwo Stories of 19th Century Emigration to Australia and New Zealand - The Kidstons of StowA very comprehensive account of the early Rev Kidston from Stow and their thirteen children and who they married.1 page or more12John Kidston Tait 
BurnsVillage life in Darnick 1845Report on an article in the Otago Witness, New Zealand on life in Darnick in 1948.less than 1 page93Ronald Morrison 
BurnsSchool roll of the Hawick Academy 1857-1864Hawick Academy opened in 1857 with James A. H. Murray as its Headmaster. A list of pupils who went to the school from these dates.2 pages or more6Peter Ruthven-Murray 
BurnsRobert AinslieSome background to Robert Ainslie of Berrywell Duns, friend of Robert Burns.1 page or more96Ronald Morrison 
BurnsThe Berwick SensationThis story would make a very good murder mystery, the research that has gone into this story would be long and time consuming. For anyone interested in Berwick history you should read it.3 pages or more35F. L. Kennington 
BurnsideThe adventures of Ronald Toops in the BordersThe author tells of a visit to the Borders and how he obtained much information on his family.4 pages or more99Ronald Toops 
BurrellMemories of Sir William Burrell's house staff at Hutton CastleFollow-up on article on Staff at Hutton Castle.less than 1 page98Lesley Gray 
BurrellStaff at Hutton CastleAppeal for further information on the staff at Hutton Castle, home of Sir William Burrell.1 page or more98Ronald Morrison 
BurtDuns Auxiliary UnitFurther information on the Duns Auxiliary Unit.1 page or more88 
BusTravellers Tales in the BordersThis is the text of Fred's talk to the Society on 25th April 2004. Absorbing review of public road transport in the Borders mainly in the 20th century.9 pages or more55Fred Kennington 
BushThe King and I and the Galashiels War MemorialBackground on the life of Captain V.G.A. Bush, the only member of the R.A.F. whose name appears on the Galashiels War Memorial and his connection with Anna Leonowens the 'I' in 'The King and I'.1 page or more97Gavin McLelland 
CaberstonInnerleithen Poll Tax Roll, 1694An Innerleithen Poll Tax Roll, 1694; transcribed by John Ballantyne. Lots of people, their occupations, the rent values of their lands, and poll taxes due. A very useful and interesting document.7 pages or more43John Ballantyne 
CaddonfootFrom Cowal to the Borders. Internal migration of the Whyte FamilyThe Agricultural migration of workers and the history of the Whyte Family.2 pages or more7Donald Whyte 
CaddonfootLaidlawstiel, ClovenfordsThis is history bought to life with Walter Scott, William Wordsworth and Prime Minister Gladstone. For anyone interested in Clovenfords you must read this.2 pages or more37Margaret Lawson 
CadellWisdom lingers: Adventures of an ex-officerFrom 1908 the Territorial movement through the First World War.3 pages or more18Stanly Gordon Ayer 
Caerlee MillThe Story of Caerlee Mill/Ballantyne SportswearBook review. Author: Fraser Simm. An introduction to the history of the Caerlee Mill Innerleithen, and the textiles innovation and influence in the Borders towns by the Ballantynes.1 page or more108Ross McGinn 
CairncrossPleasant Sunday Afternoons and the Lad o' PairtsAn account of the activities of the Pleasant Sunday Afternoon Group formed in Hawick in 1932 with details of some of the theatrical performances which they staged.3 pages or more89Anne F Golden 
CairncrossThe Cairncross family - an example of a 16th-17th century family of feuarsThis is the text of the authors' talk to the Society on 18th September 2005 titled 'Cairncross, a Border Family'. Outline of a typical noted old family in the Lauderdale/Melrose/Galashiels district, with descriptions of some of the local areas and ownership.12 pages or more59Gregory Lauder-Frost 
CairncrossThe Perils of Secondary SourcesThe writer looks at the dangers to research from not checking primary sources quoting examples and showing how mistakes can arise.3 pages or more97Gregory Lauder-Frost 
CairnsPleasant Sunday Afternoons and the Lad o' PairtsAn account of the activities of the Pleasant Sunday Afternoon Group formed in Hawick in 1932 with details of some of the theatrical performances which they staged.3 pages or more89Anne F Golden 
CairnsTracing Your Family Tree May Not Always Be PleasantAccount of research into one specific family. Very detailed - a lot of research.3 pages or more42Margaret C. Lawson 
CairnsYoung Family WebsiteMention of the launch of the 'Young Family website'.less than 1 page96 
CalderThe Descendants of James Borrowman (1744-1813)The history of the name Borrowman from Edinburgh down to Peebles and beyond, with a pedigree chart.2 pages or more17Philip R Borrowman 
Caledon, IrelandRalph Oliphant of Marefield nr. Kelso, Mentor for the early Scottish Photographer John Muir WoodStory of John Muir Wood - photographer, who was mentored by Ralph Oliphaunt of Marlefield near Kelso.2 pages or more100Paul Muir Wood 
CalgaryEarly DaysExcerpts from the account of early years of her marriage written by Mrs Minerve Gibson from Calgary, Alberta, in 1980 at the age of 107.3 pages or more19Jane Gibson 
CaliforniaThomas Lewins 1816-1858Account of Thomas Lewins' life, emigration to Canada, his family, and eventual re-migration to California.7 pages or more65Mary Newbery 
CambraiAfter GallipoliAfter Gallipoli was written as a sequel to "For King and Country" and the Scottish Borderers and continues the story of the 1/4th. (Border) Battalion the Kings Own Scottish Borderers.3 pages or more21Gavin Richardson 
CameronCanadian StraysSome discoveries of Lowland strays from Grey township, Ontario1 page or more30J. Hislop 
CameronExtracts from "The Border Magazine" January 1832A List of names and ages from births, marriages, and deaths in and around Berwick on Tweed.1 page or more35Mrs O. Wilson-Croome 
CameronJames Watson (Author and Historian of Jedburgh Abbey)Account of the life of James Watson, weaver, grocer, poet and writer of Jedburgh, the author's great grandfather, his descendants, and emigration to USA and Canada.10 pages or more68Rachel (Thomson) Falldien 
CameronStrayed far from BerwickshireThis is a small article on Berwickshire strays in the township of Canden East in the county of Lennox and Addington in Ontario, Canada.2 pages or more30G.H. Jeffery 
CameronCavers & DistrictTalk given in February 2007 about the history of the kirk and parish of Cavers, and its links with Melrose, St Cuthbert, and other famous people.6 pages or more64Jean Muir 
CameronNames of Soldiers and others who died in India mainly between 1930-36A list of names and their regiments, and where buried.1 page or more30Mr R. McAdam 
CameronWisdom lingers: Adventures of an ex-officerFrom 1908 the Territorial movement through the First World War.3 pages or more18Stanly Gordon Ayer 
Cameron HighlandersThe Maitland War RecordsSome notes on the War Diary of Major, the Hon Alfred Maitland, Cameron Highlanders, digital copies of which have been made available to the Society.less than 1 page99 
CammondThe Alternative RelationshipThe Alternative Relationship and how it can be used. Also an interesting research into the Cavers and Cammond families.3 pages or more4Mrs H. Crammond 
CampbellFrom Cowal to the Borders. Internal migration of the Whyte FamilyThe Agricultural migration of workers and the history of the Whyte Family.2 pages or more7Donald Whyte 
CampbellPolwarth on the GreenA history of Polwarth that was handed out by Colin Wood on the outing to Polwarth, Oct 1988.1 page or more8Colin Wood 
CampbellPleasant Sunday Afternoons and the Lad o' PairtsAn account of the activities of the Pleasant Sunday Afternoon Group formed in Hawick in 1932 with details of some of the theatrical performances which they staged.3 pages or more89Anne F Golden 
CampbellStrayed far from BerwickshireThis is a small article on Berwickshire strays in the township of Canden East in the county of Lennox and Addington in Ontario, Canada.2 pages or more30G.H. Jeffery 
Campbell-RentonA walk around Foulden in the thirties and fortiesThe following article was written by Jean Greenland for her granddaughters. She lived in the Manse at Foulden and travelled mostly on foot to all the surrounding area with her parents. Very good.2 pages or more32Jean Greenland 
Campbell-SwintonNew Society Publication - EdromAn account of the publication by the Society of the Edrom Monumental Inscriptions etc. also some background on the parish and persons associated.2 pages or more91 
CanadaNavigating the Library and Archives Canada WebsiteGuidance on navigating the Library and Archives Canada Website, to assist in building a family history and genealogy. There is an extensive list of provincial/ territorial archives and genealogical societies.2 pages or more108Christine Woodcock 
CanadaCanadian Intimations in the "Hawick Advertiser" 1857 – 1863Deaths extracted from the "Hawick Advertiser" of people connected to the Borders, and other places in southern Scotland. Continued in issue 43.1 page or more40Marjorie Gavin 
CanadaMore Canadian Intimations in the Hawick Advertiser 1864-1868List of deaths in Canada mainly of persons who had connections with Hawick and the surrounding area.1 page or more45Marjory Gavin 
CanadaTwo stories of 19th century emigration to Australia and New ZealandTwo stories from the 19th century of emigration to the New World; Andrew Rutherford and his family.less than 1 page12Elsie Ahrens 
CanadaCanadian GoodfellowsA request for information on the following: Robert Goodfellow (Bewlie) and Janet Thomson - son John Born Peebles 1810, and the emigration of his parents to Quebec, Canada between 1815 and 1825.less than 1 page102Editor 
CanadaThe Dumma Family of KelsoJames Dumma, born 1790, in Kelso; Helen Hay, and their descendants, many of whom went to England, USA, and Canada.2 pages or more48Shirley Dumma 
CanadaMigration From Glendale To New Brunswick, CanadaAccount of the families who migrated from Berwick-upon-Tweed to New Brunswick, Canada, and the hazards they faced. Includes a list of families with Glendale or Border origins were granted land.4 pages or more66Ian Herbert 
CanadaThomas Lewins 1816-1858Account of Thomas Lewins' life, emigration to Canada, his family, and eventual re-migration to California.7 pages or more65Mary Newbery 
CanadaCranston Pringle Spark UpdateUpdate on the Cranston Pringle Spark family, including photographs.1 page or more100Muriel Hall 
CanadaJeffrey Canadian BicentennialThe author describes his grandmother Jessie Belle Jeffrey born in Canada, and granddaughter of Scottish immigrant Andrew Jeffrey from Berwickshire. Andrew was 1 of 5 children of William Jeffrey and Mary Edna Lyall who emigrated in 1820. The author and Jim Jeffrey (California) have collated well-documented details of the family in North America, and celebrated the bicentennial of the arrival in Canada.less than 1 page103John Cowan 
CanadaOne line of Descent from John Simpson and Elizabeth SandersonA targeted tracing of the family of Kenneth Alan Simpson, of Vermont, USA. Kenneth was 5th generation of the Simpsons, starting with John Simpson (b. about 1775), married (about 1795) to Elizabeth Anderson - all 8 of their children were born in Galashiels. The article traces the generations mentioning Hawick, Earlston, Barnard Castle in connection with William Simpson (3rd generation) who emigrated with his family to Ontario, Canada, and died in Vermont USA. The account takes the tree to the 6th generation - Kenneth Alan Simpson Steeter and Roberta Nelson and 2 children who died in 1948 and 1955.3 pages or more106James Alan Steeter 
CanadaThomas Symington's Farewell to the BordersBased on documents provided by Tameron Hodges, California, a history of the Symingtons. They appear to have ancestors in Clydesdale from the 11th century. Following the Reform Act 1832, Thomas Symington and his son John and wife, left to settle in Plympton, Lambton County, Ontario, where other family members joined them the next year, including Thomas' wife (Isabella), and 6 sons and 3 daughters (2 died on the journey). The Biography of Lambton County describes Thomas as a carpenter from Peebles and working on the Torwoodlee estate owned by James Pringle, and his reasons for leaving Scotland. There is an account of the leaving speech given at a well attended presentation at the Auld Kirk of Galashiels by the pastor with a detailed and colourful account of Thomas's reasons for leaving, and his experiences on visiting the docks where people left for the Americas.5 pages or more104Editor 
CanadaA Tale of Two Brothers and a Photographic PuzzleA tale of and contrast between two brothers Robert (later Sir Robert) and William Laidlaw born in Bonchester Bridge; Sir Robert who set up a chain of multiples in India , known as 'The Selfridges of the East' and who became a Member of Parliament and William who ran a grocery shop in Canada.3 pages or more88Ben Haslam 
CanadaA Tale of Two SistersA Wanless family’s emigration from Yetholm to Canada.3 pages or more49Gordon Roy Fairbairn 
CanadaThe Lowland ClearancesTalk given on 19 November 2006, about the Lowland Clearances which preceded the much more infamous Highland Clearances.7 pages or more66Peter Aitchison Andrew Cassell 
CanadaEarly DaysExcerpts from the account of early years of her marriage written by Mrs Minerve Gibson from Calgary, Alberta, in 1980 at the age of 107.3 pages or more19Jane Gibson 
CanadaEmigration from the BordersEmigration opportunities available to Borderers in the late 19th century, to Australia, Canada, and the United States.2 pages or more32Marjorie Gavin 
CanadaJames Watson (Author and Historian of Jedburgh Abbey)Account of the life of James Watson, weaver, grocer, poet and writer of Jedburgh, the author's great grandfather, his descendants, and emigration to USA and Canada.10 pages or more68Rachel (Thomson) Falldien 
CanadaThe Days of Our Youth - Memories of MelroseThis article has been extracted from a much longer memoir that John Dick wrote when he retired around 1950. He was born in 1889, the second son of William Dick, an ironmonger in Melrose and his wife Isobella Lauder. He emigrated to Canada as a young man where he eventually became the Chief Cost Accountant for Sun Life Assurance Company. John served in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in World War I as a quarter-master sergeant. Although he was twice married he had no children.7 pages or more67John Dick 
CanadaExcerpts from the Diaries of the Rev William BellBiography of Rev Bell who emigrated from Scotland in 1817 to lead a pioneer life in Perth, in the wilderness of Upper Canada.3 pages or more48Malcolm Sissons Jennifer Sissons 
CanadaMiscellaneous Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - 1855-1900A list of marriages of people from various places (including Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Burma, Canada, Chile, China, France, Hong Kong, India, Italy, South Africa, Trinidad) intimated in the Hawick Advertiser between 1855-1900, with brief additional notes on some items.3 pages or more68Marjorie Gavin 
CanadaFrom Peebleshire to Canada: William Cranston Murray - An Artist in ArchitectureThe story of the architect William Cranston Murray from Peeblesshire who went to Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada, and joined the growing Scottish community (about 2,000 people) there in 1819. Born in Stobo in 1788, his father James was a shepherd. James' first wife Elizabeth (b. about 1761) died and was buried in Stobo Kirk graveyard in 1842. William married Alexanderina Hislop from Glenholm, and their son James was born 1814 in Drumelzier. By 1825 the population of the Miramichi are had grown to about 8,500. The account summarises Murray's major works in the New Brunswick area, many as a result of the Great Miramichi fire in the October of 1825 i.e. St Paul's Anglican Church (Bushville), Judge Peters stately home (Bushville), Murray House , St James Presbyterian and St John United churches, Old Northumberland County Courthouse - all in (Newcastle). In addition there is an attempt at creating a detailed family tree of the Murray family following William's 10 children, of which only 6 names are known. The children of first son James (13), and daughter Margaret (8).7 pages or more106Barbara MacIntosh Charlotte Loggie 
CanadaKennington/Cowe Family HistoryThe story of the family's arrival in Berwickshire and their life there until they departed to Canada.9 pages or more70Fred Kennington 
CanadaWhitsome to West SpartaThe story of Christopher Moffat and his wife Agnes Common who emigrated to Canada aboard the John Bright in 1856, some earlier history, the reason for their emigration, an account of the voyage and their subsequent life in Canada.4 pages or more81Elizabeth Doley 
CanadaSome Related Goodfellow Settlers in CanadaAn account of the emigration of Robert Goodfellow, thought to have been living in Bewlie (1811), from Scotland and arriving in Quebec around 1820. His spouse, Janet Thomson went with him and bore a child (Janet) in Quebec on March 21 1821 - further children were born in Canada. He and his brothers Thomas, William and Andrew were recorded as Valcartier settlers. Other siblings stayed in Roxburghshire, where there are records of the family being in Bowden, Lillesleaf and Midlem. Robert died in Canada.3 pages or more100Marjorie Goodfellow 
CanadaAinslies of Dolphinston to Manitoulin IslandExcellent article on the author's Ainslie forebears from Ancrum and Lilliesleaf to their arrival and life in Canada.4 pages or more20Robert L P Morden 
CanadaMore Canadian Intimations in the 'Hawick Advertiser'Deaths (1863-1864) extracted from the "Hawick Advertiser" of people connected to the Borders, and other places in southern Scotland. Continued from issue 40.less than 1 page43Marjory Gavin 
Canada HardieBrave BorderlandConnections between the Borders and the Canadian state of Ontario, some poetry, and 2 buses.3 pages or more63Fred Kennington 
Canadian Expeditionary ForceThe Days of Our Youth - Memories of MelroseThis article has been extracted from a much longer memoir that John Dick wrote when he retired around 1950. He was born in 1889, the second son of William Dick, an ironmonger in Melrose and his wife Isobella Lauder. He emigrated to Canada as a young man where he eventually became the Chief Cost Accountant for Sun Life Assurance Company. John served in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in World War I as a quarter-master sergeant. Although he was twice married he had no children.7 pages or more67John Dick 
CanalsBirthplace EdnamAn account of some of the famous people born in the Parish of Ednam.2 pages or more87 
Cannock ChaseEarlston Air CrashAn appeal for further information following the crash of a German bomber near Earlston during WW2.less than 1 page98Ronald Morrison 
CanonbieA Border family and the curious case of Sherlock HolmesAbout the author's ancestor, William Scott, his cattle dealing partnership with George Bell, and his coal-mine at Rowanburn in the 18th century, and Dr Joseph Bell, the inspiration for Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes.3 pages or more60John Webley 
CanonbieMy NamesakeAbout the Telford family from the Hawick area. He moved around from Langlee, Ancrum. They were buried in Melrose.less than 1 page3Helen (Telford) Reichenbach 
CanonbieThe Davidson Families of CanonbieReference to a History of the Clan Davidson with mention of families in Canonbie, Teviothead and Hawick.less than 1 page98 
CanonbieUpdate on Surnames and ClansmenAdditional notes, about the lands of Fantalane, relating to the author's book.1 page or more43Michael Robson 
CanwickBomber CommandAn account of a new museum dedicated to Bomber Command of World War 11 and how to trace an ancestor who served.less than 1 page95Peter Munro 
Cape TownThey Went To AustraliaFascinating account of the Turnbulls journey from Ancrum to Australia via Cape Town, and life afterwards.2 pages or more43Janet Godden 
Captain Samuel BrownMoves to Restore the Union BridgeAn account of moves to restore the Union Bridge linking Scotland and England at the lowest crossing point on the River Tweed.1 page or more85Ronald Morrison 
Captain WidderingtonWho was Little Arthur Foster? Elliots at court 1675-1682Border Reivers Court sittings in the 1600's. How Cautioners upheld the Law. Also in 5 pages in issue 30 covering the same subject.5 pages or more29Michael Robson 
CardiganThe Purves, Clays, and the Crimean WarThis is the text of the authors' talk to the Society titled 'James Charles Purves: a Coldstream Lad at the Charge' on 20th March 2005 about one of the participants in the charge of the Light Brigade, the battle, and some of James' family.12 pages or more58Will Murray and Trevor Swan 
CarhamWho am IHistory of the Cockburns who all came from Duns parish. It also looks into the history of Edinshall Broch.1 page or more37Andrew Cockburn 
CarnegieThe Bennets of GrubetAn old Roxburghshire family associated with Kirk Yetholm and the Gypsies and their descendants.3 pages or more29Donald Whyte 
CarolsideWhiteslade, Berwickshire, and its OwnersMany have seen this ruin on the way from Greenlaw to Lauder, and often wondered about the history of this once great fortress. This article covers it magnificently.2 pages or more31G.M.S. Lauder Frost 
CarrA Stitch in TimeAccount of a sampler and the search for its creator in the family tree.1 page or more47Patricia Williamson 
CasimerColonel Walter Scott (pre 1613-1650) of Hartwoodburn, SelkirkshireAn enquiry to discover more on Colonel Walter Scott of Hartwoodburn who was a member of the Scottish parliament and who was killed at the Battle of Dunbar in 1650 - also of his Dutch wife.4 pages or more91Vincent Tickner 
CassillisMore Gypsy SnippetsSome interesting snippets extracted by Peter Munro regarding gypsies throughout the ages2 pages or more86Peter Munro 
CastletonKelso Dispensary and Castleton Poor Law RecordsSome notes by the author on his publication on C.D. of Poor Law records instancing some of the information available and mentioning various diseases mentioned1 page or more75Peter Munro 
CastletonThe Early Kyles of Castleton, ScotlandThe researching of the Kyles and their history right through from the 1745 rebellion to living in Kelso in the 21st Century.2 pages or more39John Murray and David Irvine 
CastletonLocal TS Royal Edward KOSB casualtiesA list of KOSB casualties. (Additional names and places - William Hogg - Hawick. Also Dumfries and Galloway names - Archibald Strong - Johnstone, Francis Head Cameron - Whithorn, James Dickson + James Gordon - Kirkbean, James Kirkpatrick - Twynham, John McCaig - Port William, Joseph Hunter McMunnies - Tynwald, Joseph Melvin - Glasserton, Matthew Bryson Richardson - Lochmaben, John Telford + Robert Trodden - Annan.1 page or more101Jared Squirrell 
CastletownHermitage - Grim Guardian of the Borders-The history of Hermitage Castle and its inhabitants from 1207 right through. Continued in issue 11.2 pages or more10Norrie McLeish 
CastletownHermitage - Grim Guardian of the BordersHistory of Hermitage castle and its occupants. Continued in issue 14.2 pages or more13Norrie McLeish 
CastlewoodThomas Davidson (1838-1870), Scottish poetSome notes on the life of Thomas Davidson, poet born in Jedburgh.2 pages or more85Nick Hide 
CastlewoodCastlewood Cemetery JedburghA note on the stones at Castlewood Cemetery Jedburgh and the transcribing of them.less than 1 page95 
CasualtiesRecords of Sudden Deaths and Casualties, RoxburghshireThe records of Sudden Deaths and Casualties in Roxburghshire between 1876 and 1906 have now been indexed. Some examples from these records.3 pages or more80 
Catharine GilmourThe Search for Catharine GilmourA summary of the research on Catharine Gilmour the (youngest of 3 illegitimate girls) daughter of Walter Little Gilmour of Liberton and Craigmillar b.1803, and Barbara Fraser b.1778. She was sent into the care of a shoemaker in Earlston, but her father died and her appointed legal guardian was Hugh Watson of Torsonce, as by then Walter had a legitimate male heir also named Walter, who's estate funded the girls welfare. The research also revealed history of the Newall family descendants of Robert Hogg Hawick, evidenced family in the Stow, Dryburgh and Lauder areas. Catharine ended up in Edinburgh marrying James Miller, and having a daughter Barbara, and later moving to Glasgow, and then Dunoon by 1859. Barbara moved back east to Dalkeith in the 1860s.2 pages or more102Alison Macdonald 
Catherine GlenAdam moves to the BordersAdam Brown bought a small plot of land in West Linton in 1839 after which he emigrated to Australia with seven of his nine children-this story covers their history.2 pages or more34Helen M. Booth 
Catherine IIThe Barons FollyThe Barons Folly at Lilliards Edge. Built by Sir John Rutherford of Edgerston. He was a Russian Baron. It was as a banker he first made his mark and connections with the Russian navy, he made his fortune.2 pages or more38John D. Wood 
Catherine Queenan'A Lamentable Accident'A description collated from the local press from December 1881 of the death of Michael Queenan (from Frogden, and father of 5 children) as result of an accident near Frogden on the way home in a spring cart being driven home by brother-in-law James Corcoran (toll collector at Cowbog Toll), from St Marys Church Kelso. The funeral was in Linton churchyard. James was sent to prison, but released on bail 13 January 1882, and was found not guilty of homicide February 1882. The parents of the deceased originally came from Sligo, Ireland. There is a further investigation into the Queenans all over the Borders and the other children of Michael and Catherine Queenan, including Betsy who had married the aforementioned James Corcoran.3 pages or more104Cyril Corcoran 
CavalrymanThe Autobiography of a Working manSome notes regarding the life of Alexander Somerville born in East Lothian but who spent most of his early life in Berwickshire. He became a cavalryman in the Royal British Dragoons but was subjected to punishment of 100 lashes for writing to a local paper at the time of the passing of the Reform Act of 1832. Questions were asked in Parliament regarding his punishment almost universally regarded as excessive and his release from the army was purchased by public subscription. His autobiography recalls the hardship of his early life in Berwickshire as son of a farm hand.2 pages or more79Ronald Morrison 
CaverhillJohn Ainslie Map MakerJohn Ainslie who was described at a conference in Edinburgh in 1971 as Scotland's greatest cartographer.2 pages or more4C.M. Ainslie 
CaversHobkirk/HopkirkReport on research into the name Hobkirk/Hopkirk.less than 1 page96Glenys Bollard 
CaversThe Ainslies--Some notesThe name Ainslie, from 1066 onwards, a full and detailed family history.1 page or more8Violet Jardine 
CaversWilliam Elliot, ArchitectThe family history of William Elliot and descriptions of some of the fine house's he built.3 pages or more15Kathleen Stewart 
CaversThe relationship of place names and personal namesThe relationship is two fold: (1) Place names derived from personal names, (2) Personal names derived or adopted from place names.1 page or more21Jessie Macdonald 
CaversA quest for Scottish Roots in the Middle MarchesThis article was first printed in the Laidlaw Family Journal of October 1995 and has been reprinted in this issue.3 pages or more31Kenneth Laidlaw 
CaversSelkirk Migrants 1850--1865A list of emigrants from Selkirk to various parts home and abroad, from the diary of the minister of Selkirk Parish Kirk.2 pages or more9Alison Scott 
CaversThe Life and Family of Dr. John LeydenEnthralling biography of the famous polymath (minister, surgeon, judge, linguist, poet and naturalist) who lived from 1775 to 1811.7 pages or more45Marjory Gavin 
CaversCavers & DistrictTalk given in February 2007 about the history of the kirk and parish of Cavers, and its links with Melrose, St Cuthbert, and other famous people.6 pages or more64Jean Muir 
CaversMore Canadian Intimations in the 'Hawick Advertiser'Deaths (1863-1864) extracted from the "Hawick Advertiser" of people connected to the Borders, and other places in southern Scotland. Continued from issue 40.less than 1 page43Marjory Gavin 
Cavers towerBonfire Night in Denholm villageA description of the tradition of commemorating the warning fires (bale fires) lit at the threat of invasion by Saxons and Vikings, which is celebrated in Denholm on 5th November, without the addition of burning a guy. Denholm was close to the height of Cavers Tower, from which the Denholm population came.1 page or more103Enid Cruikshank 
CawderstanesLauder of Edrington, the castle and early referencesThe history of the Lauder's from when they owned the Bass Rock to when they were custodians of Berwick on Tweed castle.5 pages or more41Gregory Lauder Frost 
Cecil HowardBessie Quinn : Survivor SpiritBook review. Author: Ursula Howard. An account of the Quinn family fleeing the famine in Ireland in the 1840s. Bessie's' parents - father Owen via Haddington, and mother Mary Lyons via Glasgow, Haddington and Walkerburn, spent a lot of time in the Borders towns, including Galashiels. Bessie ended up in Hampstead Garden Suburb with her husband Cecil, the son of Ebenezer Howard, and had 2 children, one of which was the authors' father. Bessie dies of the Spanish flu in 1919.less than 1 page111Ursula Howard 
CeleryFrom Kelso to KalamazooAn account of the life of George 'Celery' Taylor' born in Kelso in 1803 gardener who emigrated to Kalamazoo, Michigan and is noted for introducing celery into the United States. Kept a detailed diary which also records his experiences on his return visits to Scotland in 1871 and 1874.78Margaret Jeary 
CensusNew Research Facility at Eyemouth MuseumDetails of new research facilities available at Eyemouth Museum and a project to determine the names of old wynds and vennels recorded in the 1841 census.1 page or more80 
CensusLongformacusA cautionary tale from 1871 and some extracts from the school log book,2 pages or more73 
CensusThe Clovenfords District and the CensusClovenfords and notable residents mainly in the 19th century.4 pages or more48Mike Brydon 
CensusBorders Family History Inaugural LectureInaugural talk on the basic sources for looking into your family history. Dealing with parochial registers, census returns, etc.5 pages or more1Donald Whyte 
CeresMy Ancestor Fought at BalaclavaRobert Brand (born 1815 in Ceres, Fife) was the son of John Brand and Helen Patie. He was a weaver and joined the 93rd Highlanders, serving for 21 years. In 1851 he, and his wife (Anne, Co. Tyrone), were based at Edinburgh Castle. He fought at Balaclava in the Crimean War as one of 'The Thin Red Line'. When he left the army he lived with his sister Elizabeth and husband Robert Nicholson, in Bank Court, until he died in 1875.less than 1 page105Liz Cowie 
CessfordBorders family originsBorder family origins, surname derivations, and various aspects of family history .1 page or more33Michael Robson 
CessfordIn the Footsteps of the ReiversNotes on the book 'In the Footsteps of the Reivers' by Brian Dingle.less than 1 page97Enid Cruickshank 
CessfordThe Kers of Cessford CastleA history of the Kers of Cessford Castle.3 pages or more86Norrie McLeish 
ChamberlinCoercion or Consensus? The Government of a Border Burgh in the Sixteenth centuryThe burgh of Selkirk, their trades, who controlled them. The baillies sergeants and how they came into being. Continued from issue 25.4 pages or more26Peter Symms 
ChandlerJames S. Hogg, 1851-1906, Governor of Texas - Were His Ancestors Borderers ?Biography of James Hogg, with reference to his ancestors and relatives after arrival in Boston in 1699. Other emigrant Hoggs mentioned.2 pages or more24Donald Whyte 
ChannelkirkA Nostalgic Visit to Lauder and ChannelkirkA report of the author's return from South Africa, his attendance at a late night Church service in Lauder, the erection of a plaque and his family connections with the area.3 pages or more82Prof. Charles Wait 
ChannelkirkPte John Donaldson ScottAn investigation into the life of John Donaldson Scott, killed in France in 1914.2 pages or more97John Simpson Barton 
ChannelkirkLauder and LauderdaleThis is the text of the talk given by Ian Miller, president of Old Gala House on the 18th April 19995 pages or more41Ian Miller 
ChaplehopeA quest for Scottish Roots in the Middle MarchesThis article was first printed in the Laidlaw Family Journal of October 1995 and has been reprinted in this issue.3 pages or more31Kenneth Laidlaw 
ChappellGlass SlidesSome information on a large collection of glass slides containing images taken in the 1940s to 1960s by Leslie Chappell photographer Duns, mostly relating to the town1 page or more75Ronald Morrison 
Charles DarwinWilliam Kemp LettersA description of a volume of 80 letters covering the period 1840 to 1861 addressed to William Kemp a valued member of the Galashiels community in the mid 1800s. Born in Bleachfields, Melrose 1788, first child of James Kemp (linen bleacher) and Christian Skirvan (Skirving). Williams' siblings were John, Georgina and Andrew. Harried Elisabeth Ketchen 1821, his children were James, Mariame(Marianne?), John, William and George Macdonald. Kemp was an engineer and amateur geologist. The letters travelled out to Queensland Australia with William's son John, and years later passed to the author (David Cramond) via his great grandparents and grandfather. The letters include a number letters from Charles Darwin arising from a discovery of old seeds in a sandpit near Melrose.3 pages or more104David Cramond 
Charles LapworthCharles Lapworth, GeologistAn account of the unveiling of a plaque in recognition of Charles Lapworth, palaeontologist (born 1842), at St Peters School, Galashiels where he was Headmaster. Further information on his wives (Eliza Cooper and Jenny Sanderson), and their children in England.less than 1 page101Enid Cruikshank 
Charles OrmistonOrmistons and Renwicks - Two Melrose FamiliesAn investigation into the origins of the business Ormiston and Renwick, seedsman/garden shop, in Melrose High Street. Starting with John Renwick (b. Makertstoun 1839, and his wife Wilhelmina Wilton 1846 and 5 children). 2 later children, one of which included the name Ormiston (the couple had a boarder Charles Ormiston d.1882, son of Archibald Ormiston 1815-1866, son of Walter Ormiston (b. 1750) and Agnes Brown d. 1846. The account goes on to describe more detail about the success of Charles and his legacy left to the Renwicks and to Melrose (Ormiston Institute). The business passed to George Henderson. The author's family (Bunyan) took over Rosebank from the Renwicks, and later acquired the Ship Inn (Alexander Bunyan) in 1921. John Renwick was a 2nd Lieutenant in the KOSB in WW1, returning to join his mother in Hawick.3 pages or more109Stephen Bunyan 
Charles Peter WomersleyKlein and Womersley - Two "Local" HeroesFurther to the 100th anniversary of the birth of Bernat Klein (1922-2014) an exhibition is planned in the National Museum in Chambers Street, Edinburgh from November 2023 until April 2023. Klein was an influential textile designer who established Colourcraft in Galashiels and introduced vibrant colours to textiles. Charles Peter Womersley (1923-1993) was born in Nottinghamshire, living in West Yorkshire, he designed 57 Category A listed buildings in the Scottish Borders, including the Fairydean Rovers FC stand, Church Square in Galashiels and the Borders Council offices in Newtown St Boswells. In 1956 Bernat Klein spotted Farnley Hey in Yorkshire, and a visionary friendship was born.3 pages or more110Mike Chandler 
Charles William SchulzeCharles and the Chocolate FactoryAn account of the Schulze family; Charles William Schulze moved to Scotland from Braunschweig in the 1800s, founded Schulze, Gow and Co., wool exporters in Galashiels, and had 5 children, Charles, Rudolph, Hugh, Johanna, Mary and Alwine, all in Galashiels. In 1911 Charles founded the Continental Chocolate Factory in Portobello, with the family home moving to Brunswickhill 10 years later. The factory was requisitioned by the army at the start of WW1.1 page or more101Mike Chandler 
CharlesworthFrom Yellow to Golden, the stately history of the Golden Retriever'An account of the history of the Golden Retriever and its Borders' connection.less than 1 page88 
CharterisOld Emigrant’s DiariesExtract from diary of Margaret Charteris, wife of Thomas Hinshelwood, emigrant from Jedburgh, ship ‘Nebo’, to Queensland, in 1883.4 pages or more40Jane Gibson 
ChartersMary SommervilleAn account of the life of Mary Sommerville, born in Jedburgh and the reason for her being honoured on a bank note.2 pages or more93Ronald Morrison 
ChattoLady Scott Douglas ChattoNotes on the lodgement with the Society of papers relating to Lady Scott Douglas, Chatto.less than 1 page95 
ChattonPresbyterian Migration into NorthumberlandThis is a list of names from the Communion Rolls of some Presbyterian churches in Northumberland. This is in more than one Magazine.2 pages or more19Don Mason 
ChattonBowmakers and Currys in the new worldThe history of the Bowmakers and Currys before and after they emigrated to the New World.1 page or more10Norman Bowmaker 
ChelseaSo You've Found A SoldierThe trials that you may find looking for your connection with a soldier that was in the British Army.2 pages or more14Capt. John E. Grey 
ChelseaOld soldiers of the eighteenth centuryThis is a list and some extracts from War Office records at the Public Record Office at Kew. If you are studying shoemakers - read this.1 page or more11E. A. Gray 
Chelsea HospitalWays of Arguing in the Social SciencesThis article is an extended version of a talk given to the Society on 17th September 2000, and follows an earlier article in the "Scottish Genealogist" in 1997 on the theme of methods of approach for family history researchers. Uses Hoy ancestors for examples.3 pages or more46Charles Hoy 
CherrytreesThe Gladstones: A studyThis is a brief outline of the Gladstone family here in the Borders and as far away as Edinburgh, and Norwich.3 pages or more35G.M.S. Lauder-Frost 
CheswickMrs Euphemia VoyObituary of Euphemia Voy, first wife of William Voy, who died at Coldstream on 24th March 1891.1 page or more23Benjamin Moody 
Cheviot motorcycleThe Cheviot MotorcycleA description of the construction of the Cheviot Motorcycle by George Chappell, Bridge Street, Berwick, trained in Wooler.less than 1 page108Martin Shelley 
Cheviot motorcycleThe Cheviot Motorcycle - postscriptFurther to the article in Feb 2022 Issue 108, more information about the Cheviot cycles and motorcycles made in Alnwick, by the Alnwick and Berwick Garages & Cycle Co, run by Charles Blackwood Ford in the early 1900s. A copy of a sales leaflet is included.less than 1 page109Martin Shelley 
Chevy ChaseLife in Melrose--150 years agoThis is the account of family life in Melrose in the first half of last century, from an autobiography of Catherine Helen Spence.3 pages or more11Colin Wood 
ChildrenAn act anent murthering of childrenAct of Assembly May 26th 1762 for reading the 21st Act of Parliament of the second session of parliament of King William and Queen Mary dated July 19th 1690 about murdering of children.less than 1 page21Margaret Steele 
ChileMiscellaneous Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - 1855-1900A list of marriages of people from various places (including Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Burma, Canada, Chile, China, France, Hong Kong, India, Italy, South Africa, Trinidad) intimated in the Hawick Advertiser between 1855-1900, with brief additional notes on some items.3 pages or more68Marjorie Gavin 
ChinaRobert FortuneAn account of the life of Robert Fortune born at Edrom who became a renowned botanist and undertook several journeys (often proving quite perilous ) to China and the Far East - Many plants are named after him and he can probably lay claim to be the founder of the tea industry in India having smuggled plants out of China to help establish this. Buried at Brompton Cemetery, London where a memorial to him has recently been restored.3 pages or more80Ronald Morrison 
ChinaThe Life and Family of Dr. John Leyden, poet and orientalist from DenholmAn account of the life of Dr. John Leyden born in Denholm, poet and orientalist and friend of Sir Stamford Raffles; his travels in India, China and Java.6 pages or more76Marjorie A Gavin 
ChirnsideDr John Macwhirter: A Man of LettersBook review. Author: L & P Macwhirter. The history of the medical doctor John Macwhirter probably born in Chirnside around 1780. He had 15 children, 3 of which were buried in Calcutta, India. The family returned to Edinburgh but later emigrated to Australia. It includes a chapter on medical practice in Scotland at that time, and an extensive bibliography.less than 1 page108Enid Cruikshank 
ChirnsideCockburns face to faceCockburns and their likeness seems to have been the great asset of this family. From 1650 onwards this family have a interesting history.2 pages or more10Anne Cockburn 
ChirnsideLetters of Slains 1569 - A family puzzleAn intriguing tale of death and complaint in 1569.2 pages or more12Jean Smithers 
ChirnsideThe Ayton Bard Robert Mennon 1797-1885Book review. Author: Michael Mennon. This is a two part article abridged from the book of the title written by A. Michael Mennon. A copy of the complete book together with maps, photographs and poems is in Scottish Borders Council Library Headquarters with a family tree.4 pages or more15A. Michael Mennon 
ChirnsideNinewells Waulkmill, ChirnsideSome investigation by the author finding Ayton church memorials for his x4 and x5 great grandparents - Paternal side Edward Fair (d. 1847) and wife Elizabeth Wood (d.1857), their son William Fair (d. 1801) and wife Christina Darling (d. 1825). Dates? Maternal side - William Martin (d.1794) and wife Isabel Jeffrey (d. 1790), and Thomas Martin (d. 1841) and wife Hellen Cockburn (d. 1851). Thomas - at the time of erecting the stone was working and living in Ninewells Waulkmill, Chirnside, and lived there for 50 years.less than 1 page106Bill Stewart 
ChirnsideLocal Histories - Chirnside - A Borders VillageReview of a volume about the history of Chirnside from 'earliest times'. Merchants and tradespeople from 1825 and 1940s included.less than 1 page100Ronald Morrison 
ChirnsideThe Bradford Family SearchA tale of family that moved from Northumberland to Berwickshire. All were farm servants some labourers some farm stewards. There are irregular marriages, name changes and a possible pioneering birth using chloroform.6 pages or more72Bill Bradford 
ChirnsideBorder MurdersThis is a stroll around the Borders looking into, with some depth, the murders in the 1800s.2 pages or more32Norrie McLeish 
ChirnsideDr George Henderson of Chirnside (1800 - 1864)Part 1 of an account of George Henderson of Chirnside, a medical doctor, who also found time for his interests in local history and customs, botany and poetry.12 pages or more62 
ChirnsideMemories of FogoRecollections of life in Fogo at the end of the 19th. and beginning of the 20th century.2 pages or more93Kate Duncan Thomas 
ChirnsideLife in Melrose--150 years agoThis is the account of family life in Melrose in the first half of last century, from an autobiography of Catherine Helen Spence.3 pages or more11Colin Wood 
ChisholmMargaret Douglas, an Ordinary Hawick Woman?An account of the life of Margaret Douglas and her family and their lives in late 19th. and early 20th. century Hawick.3 pages or more98Kathryn Holloway 
ChisholmThe Chisholms: Highland Names in the Borders?This is not just about the Chisholms, it delves into place names in the Borders, why they changed their names and the Highland connections.4 pages or more28Michael Robson 
ChisholmMore Extracts from the Kelso Mail 1804Some birth extracts from the Kelso Mail in 1804.1 page or more85 
ChisholmThe Chisholm Highland ConnectionThe story of the Chisholm family, their involvement in medieval wars and their move from the Borders to the Highlands.5 pages or more73Gregory Lauder-Frost 
ChisolmFamily History in "The Gladstaines Bible"This is the very old history of the Gladstains in the Hawick area in and around 1645 through to 1850 . Few families can go back that far with as much confidence in the manuscript as this one.3 pages or more27Michael Robson 
CholeraWilliam Lewins 1785-1848Account of William Lewins' life.1 page or more65Mary Newbery 
cholera epidemic1849A report on Hawick in the year 1849, the year the Border Railway reached Hawick but also the year of the cholera epidemic. Includes contemporary reports on the epidemic and names of a number of those who died4 pages or more77Anne Golden 
CholersSoup Kitchen at Dunse 1832An account of the outbreak of cholera in 1832 and minutes of the Dunse Committee of Health setting up soup kitchens with names of those to whom vouchers were issued.3 pages or more87Ronald Morrison 
ChristeningThe Costs of Church Services in Scottish ParishesStructure of costs for church services, i.e. christenings, weddings and burials in Berwickshire and Roxburghshire between 1725 and 1832.4 pages or more53David Richardson 
ChristisonBorder-Line Experiences of a Canadian ResearcherThe Ainslie born in Lilliesleaf and how a trip from Canada to research the family ended in a book.2 pages or more10Robert L. Morden 
ChritisonLady Helen Hall of DunglassA review of the book 'Lady Helen Hall of Dunglass'; by Sally Wilson.2 pages or more86Editor 
ChurchFull of Egotism, Diaries of Rev John HastieThis is the text of Ronald's talk to the Society on 21st March 2004. It was about a diary which should appeal to those with an interest in local history, a snapshot of life in a rural Parish between 1797 and 1822, and for those connected to Edrom - an opportunity to ‘meet the ancestor’.2 pages or more55Ronald Morrison 
ChurchThe Costs of Church Services in Scottish ParishesStructure of costs for church services, i.e. christenings, weddings and burials in Berwickshire and Roxburghshire between 1725 and 1832.4 pages or more53David Richardson 
Church RecordsPresbyterian Church RecordsA note on Church Records available to access on the Scotlands people website.1 page or more95 
ChurchesThe Parish Churches Of BerwickshireA talk by the author given to the Society on 22nd March, 1998.5 pages or more51G A C Binnie 
ClaiseClazieThe author tells of research he has done on the name Clazie (and variations) and makes particular reference to a bell in Hutton Churchless than 1 page92Pauli Fergie 
ClappertonThe War Memorial at Minto by Roger J OwenSome paragraphs on the book 'The War Memorial at Minto' by Roger J Owen.less than 1 page88 
Clara LeitchBerwickshire Leitchs Part 4: Update and Early DaysFurther to the Berwickshire Leitchs article in Issue 05 (Feb 2021), describing the marriage of Colin Leitch in Runcorn, to Clara in 1893, and his death from drowning 9 months later on-board the SS Hibernian (in 1894) when it was hit off the Isle of Man by paddle steamer SS Prince of Wales on its way from Liverpool to Glasgow. The author also confirms the presence of the Leitch family in Hume in the 1600s evidenced by the monumental inscriptions for Hume.1 page or more109Diana Leitch 
ClarkFrom Crosslee to Salt Lake CityThe journey of William Scott Clark from Ettrick to Idaho.2 pages or more71George Clark 
ClarkStaff at Hutton CastleAppeal for further information on the staff at Hutton Castle, home of Sir William Burrell.1 page or more98Ronald Morrison 
ClarkAustralian deaths recorded in Hawick Advertiser part 2 1874-1890Deaths in the Hawick Advertiser, it also covers other parts of the Borders.4 pages or more37Marjorie Gavin 
ClarkWorking on the RailroadRailroad incidents recorded during the construction of the Galashiels section of the Waverley line 1884-452 pages or more30M. L.. Lawson 
ClarkWhy couldn’t he have been called Ebenezer ?Article examining which John Little is the author's ancestor.4 pages or more42Jessie Hislop 
ClarkBaillie John Smail of GalashielsBaillie Smail, born at Clovenfords, was First Baillie in 1867, and was renowned for severe punishment . He died of chronic alcoholism.1 page or more36 
ClarkNorth Dumfries, OntarioNorth Dumfries, Ontario - how John Clark set up and built a settlement.1 page or more31Mr G. Clark 
ClarkThe Pedigree of the Selkirk Family of Selkirk , ScotlandA family tree of the Selkirk Family.2 pages or more2James Selkirk 
ClarkAdam Clark (1811 to 1866)A fascinating account of Adam Clark, born in Edinburgh but brought up in Kelso who became a bridge builder of renown in Hungary building the first bridge across the Danube linking the communities of Buda and Pest.4 pages or more79Dr. Jim Lyon 
Clavering Place, NewcastlePresbyterian Migration into NorthumberlandThis article, reprinted by permission of Northumberland and Durham FHS, is a list of persons in communion rolls, who had moved from the Scottish Borders.1 page or more20Don Mason 
ClayThe Purves, Clays, and the Crimean WarThis is the text of the authors' talk to the Society titled 'James Charles Purves: a Coldstream Lad at the Charge' on 20th March 2005 about one of the participants in the charge of the Light Brigade, the battle, and some of James' family.12 pages or more58Will Murray and Trevor Swan 
Clay StationThomas Lewins 1816-1858Account of Thomas Lewins' life, emigration to Canada, his family, and eventual re-migration to California.7 pages or more65Mary Newbery 
ClazeyClazieThe author tells of research he has done on the name Clazie (and variations) and makes particular reference to a bell in Hutton Churchless than 1 page92Pauli Fergie 
ClazieClazieThe author tells of research he has done on the name Clazie (and variations) and makes particular reference to a bell in Hutton Churchless than 1 page92Pauli Fergie 
ClazyClazieThe author tells of research he has done on the name Clazie (and variations) and makes particular reference to a bell in Hutton Churchless than 1 page92Pauli Fergie 
ClearancesThe Lowland ClearancesTalk given on 19 November 2006, about the Lowland Clearances which preceded the much more infamous Highland Clearances.7 pages or more66Peter Aitchison Andrew Cassell 
CleghornMarth’s Marmalade and Diet LoafSome letters which brought life to the bare bones of the author's family tree.2 pages or more56Marjorie Dybeck 
CleughbraeMiriam FishOne of the band of grave yard inscription recorders, she gives a interesting description of her youth.1 page or more31Miriam Fish 
ClevelandEdnam and Captain CookA Cleveland lady spent time and effort tracing Captain Cook. Herein lies the Ednam Connectionless than 1 page25John Newlands 
ClezieClazieThe author tells of research he has done on the name Clazie (and variations) and makes particular reference to a bell in Hutton Churchless than 1 page92Pauli Fergie 
ClintonThe Gypsy King and the PresidentRelationship between President Clinton and Charles Blyth, king of the gypsies. Reprinted from the Sunday Telegraph.less than 1 page23 
ClipstoneWalking in the Footsteps of our Oliver AncestorsThe author traces her Oliver ancestors with particular reference to Dr. George Oliver (1762-1867).1 page or more95Liz Oliver 
ClockGrandfather's ClockReport on a longcase clock manufactured in Kelso now in Nova Scotia.less than 1 page93 
ClockGreat Grandfather's ClockAn account by the author of a clock belonging to his great grandfather which he came upon when holidaying in Australia.1 page or more91Bill Stewart 
ClockmakersGreat grandfather's ClockReport on the history of a clock from Jedburgh from about the beginning of the 19th. century and its subsequent historyless than 1 page92Joan Gooding 
ClocksJames the ClockAn account of the sourcing and transportation of a James Gowans (1800-1886) clock to Australia by the Ball family. James Gowans was the 3rd great grandson of the authors husband. James Gowans worked in East Linton, working in his shop in Galashiels 47 High Street from the 1840s to 1890s. His son John was a prize winning chronometer maker and jeweller in New York; his son James was a watch and clock maker in Hawick; his son William became a doctor.1 page or more105Jill Ball 
ClocksRoll of Taxes on Clocks and WatchesSome details on the taxation of clocks and watches during the period of the Napoleonic Wars.less than 1 page75Ronald Morrison 
ClovenfordsThe Clovenfords District and the CensusClovenfords and notable residents mainly in the 19th century.4 pages or more48Mike Brydon 
ClovenfordsLaidlawstiel, ClovenfordsThis is history bought to life with Walter Scott, William Wordsworth and Prime Minister Gladstone. For anyone interested in Clovenfords you must read this.2 pages or more37Margaret Lawson 
CobblerA Family of Shoemakers - The Allans of PaxtonInterest account of the Allans of Paxton who were shoemakers in Paxton from around 1800 till the beginning of World War II.4 pages or more67Mary Newbery 
CobblersOld soldiers of the eighteenth centuryThis is a list and some extracts from War Office records at the Public Record Office at Kew. If you are studying shoemakers - read this.1 page or more11E. A. Gray 
CoburnStrayed far from BerwickshireThis is a small article on Berwickshire strays in the township of Canden East in the county of Lennox and Addington in Ontario, Canada.2 pages or more30G.H. Jeffery 
CochraneK.O.S.B. MemoriesThis is a look at the talk given by Gavin Richardson, who must be the best informed on the first world war and Gallipoli.2 pages or more25Gavin Richardson 
CochraneWWI CommemorationSome notes on the 100th. Anniversary of the outbreak of World War 1, the Galashiels War Memorial, the sculptor Thomas J Clapperton, Field Marshall Haig, Bemersyde, the Cochrane family and those from Galashiels who lost their lives.1 page or more85 
CockburnWhiteslade, Berwickshire, and its OwnersMany have seen this ruin on the way from Greenlaw to Lauder, and often wondered about the history of this once great fortress. This article covers it magnificently.2 pages or more31G.M.S. Lauder Frost 
CockburnA Cockburn Family in Berwickshire and Its Descendants - The BookThe author's Cockburn family history - mostly recent.3 pages or more24Andrew Cockburn 
CockburnWho am IHistory of the Cockburns who all came from Duns parish. It also looks into the history of Edinshall Broch.1 page or more37Andrew Cockburn 
CockburnThe Flowers of the ForestBorders who fell at Flodden A list of nobility who fell in the battle The rank and file fell with no records.2 pages or more26Andrew Cockburn 
CockburnCockburns of that ilkThe origins of Cockburns in Berwickshire3 pages or more36Russell Wilson Cockburn 
CockburnThe Gladstones: A studyThis is a brief outline of the Gladstone family here in the Borders and as far away as Edinburgh, and Norwich.3 pages or more35G.M.S. Lauder-Frost 
Cockburn CastleCockburns face to faceCockburns and their likeness seems to have been the great asset of this family. From 1650 onwards this family have a interesting history.2 pages or more10Anne Cockburn 
Cockburn LawCockburns of that ilkThe origins of Cockburns in Berwickshire3 pages or more36Russell Wilson Cockburn 
CockburnspathKennington/Cowe Family History. Part 2 - Emigration to New Brunswick 1837 - James Cowe & Isabella DonaldsonDetails of the lives of further branches of the Cowe family including one that emigrated to New Brunswick.6 pages or more71Fred Kennington 
CockburnspathJohne Blair of CockburnspathFurther to a request for information on Johne Blair of Cockburnspath in Issue 108, the author has found a book with a mention of Johne, showing a lively trade with the Netherlands in the past (evidenced by the use of red roof tiles. Also a Blair living in Dunbar is happy to do a DNA test. "Cockburnspath: A History of a People and a Place", by Sally Smith.less than 1 page110Rudolf de Blij 
CockburnspathKennington/Cowe Family HistoryThe story of the family's arrival in Berwickshire and their life there until they departed to Canada.9 pages or more70Fred Kennington 
CoinageGranny's Bawbees and other coins (part 2)The writer traces the history of coinage in Scotland and talks of shop cheques or tokens particularly instancing Co-operative stores and also mentioning J.A. Game's tea shop in Hawick.3 pages or more78Peter Munro 
CoinageGranny's Bawbees and other CoinsAn account of the currency of Scotland from Roman times to 1603 explaining coins such as ryals, dollars, merks, groats, bawbees, bodles and turners.6 pages or more77Peter Munro 
CoinsSaving, Spending and Family HistoryIn his follow up article on "Granny's Bawbees and Other Coins" the writer considers different forms of currency which circuited in Scotland including doits or dytes and rex dollars. He goes on to outline the not inconsiderable role played by Scottish banks in the development of the current banking system including such things as the invention of the first overdraft, the first retail bank branch, the world's first coloured bank note and the first mobile bank.5 pages or more79Peter Munro 
ColdenCadwallader ColdenSome notes on the life of Cawallader Colden, born in Duns who went on to become the last Colonial Governor of New York State and whose image was burnt in effigy by the mob.1 page or more78Ronald Morrison 
ColdenDuns, Burgh on the Merse and Surrounding VillagesReview of the book Dunse Burgh on the Merse with the Surrounding Villages' by James Denham.1 page or more91 
ColdinghamColdingham Monumental InscriptionsA report of the Society's publication on CD. of the Monumental Inscriptions in Coldingham Priory with some additional information.1 page or more78Elma Fleming 
ColdinghamColdingham mortcloth recordsThe mortcloth records are fascinating as they list every occasion when a mortcloth was hired out for a burial. This covers the Coldingham mortcloth.1 page or more28Vivienne S. Dunstan 
ColdinghamFrom Coldstream to CanadaThe Galbraith history from Coldstream to Toronto University. A comprehensive account of the Galbraiths.3 pages or more26James Burns 
ColdinghamA Fortunate Experience at ColdinghamDiscovering a family grave in the churchyard at Coldingham Priory.1 page or more89Ian Blackie 
ColdinghamGrantshouse and the Turner familyThe history of Grantshouse and one of its sons, James Turner. Continued in issue 28.3 pages or more27James Burns 
ColdinghamLiddles AbroadFamily pictures awaken an interest in family history. The author made contact with relatives in Australia, descendants of a blacksmith who'd emigrated front Heughhead, Reston.2 pages or more72Bill Stewart 
ColdinghamThe Aytons of AytonThe parish of Ayton from the Norman family De Vesci who changed their name to Ayton to a history of the village.2 pages or more17James Eaton 
ColdinghamThe Bradford Family SearchA tale of family that moved from Northumberland to Berwickshire. All were farm servants some labourers some farm stewards. There are irregular marriages, name changes and a possible pioneering birth using chloroform.6 pages or more72Bill Bradford 
Coldingham prioryLauder of Edrington, the castle and early referencesThe history of the Lauder's from when they owned the Bass Rock to when they were custodians of Berwick on Tweed castle.5 pages or more41Gregory Lauder Frost 
ColdstreamThe Gladstones: A studyThis is a brief outline of the Gladstone family here in the Borders and as far away as Edinburgh, and Norwich.3 pages or more35G.M.S. Lauder-Frost 
ColdstreamPoor Relief in the 1840sA review of the operation of the poor relief in the early 19th century. It includes the size of the allowances paid and an estimate of the cost of living at the time.4 pages or more71Peter Munro 
ColdstreamBorder Marriage RecordsThe history of Irregular Marriages up and down the country.2 pages or more34Donald Whyte 
ColdstreamBerwick-upon-Tweed Twixt Thistle and Rose-A Family Historian's NightmareLocations and types of marriages in and on the Border. Types of sources, also Parish Registers for 18th and 19th century.2 pages or more33Linda Bankier 
ColdstreamKelso's Ragged schoolCase histories and fate of children in the 1800s who went to a Ragged School. These three names from the excellent book that Audrey has written will make you want to purchase this book.2 pages or more9Audrey Mitchell 
ColdstreamJerdan Family HistoryThe family history of the Jerdans, who they married, and where they lived in the Borders.2 pages or more34Fred Kennington 
ColdstreamCounty Railway Routes - Berwick to St BoswellsDetails of the book in the Country Railway Book series Berwick to St Boswells.less than 1 page89 
ColdstreamOld soldiers of the eighteenth centuryThis is a list and some extracts from War Office records at the Public Record Office at Kew. If you are studying shoemakers - read this.1 page or more11E. A. Gray 
ColdstreamThe Jessie Miller storyA mystery regarding the parentage of Jessie Miller born in 1793 at Coldstream - her marriage to a Robert Scott who was later convicted for murder and questions about the number of her own family.1 page or more79Mike Bucher 
ColdstreamFemale Suffrage by "Titwillow"This article was first published in a family magazine produced and edited by his grandfather Robert Hogg who farmed at Fireburnmill Coldstream.4 pages or more38John C. Gill 
ColdstreamThe Purves, Clays, and the Crimean WarThis is the text of the authors' talk to the Society titled 'James Charles Purves: a Coldstream Lad at the Charge' on 20th March 2005 about one of the participants in the charge of the Light Brigade, the battle, and some of James' family.12 pages or more58Will Murray and Trevor Swan 
ColdstreamPoor Relief in the 1840sTalk given at the Society’s Open Meeting on 16th September 2001, about how poor relief cases were determined, and how much they received in 1843 in Coldstream.4 pages or more47Peter Munro 
ColdstreamLocal Histories - Second to None - a History of ColdstreamReview of a volume about the history of Coldstream, from the founding of the priory in 1098, movement of armies to and fro across the Border (including campaigns and the Battle of Flodden). The 'Rough Wooing' and the formation of the Coldstream Guards and their campaigns is covered, plus local businesses and societies over the years.less than 1 page100Ronald Morrison 
ColdstreamJethart JockThe mystery of Jethart Jock of Coldstream, husband of the Gypsy Queen Esther Faa Blyth and attempts to identify.2 pages or more86John Murray 
ColdstreamFrom Simprim Kirk session records 1705--A case of DrunkennessDrink was the downfall of two friends after a session in Coldstream in 1705.1 page or more7Colin Wood 
ColdstreamNotes on the Halliburton FamilyThe Halliburton family who were well known landowners in the Borders from the 13th to 18th centuries. The Halliburtons intermarried with other well known Border families.2 pages or more6C.D. Wickenden 
ColdstreamA Case for the CommissaryThe amount of information found on any particular family is a matter of luck but time spent will be rewarding.4 pages or more33Rosemary Bigwood 
Coldstream The men who marched awayIf you have heard Gavin speak, you will know how he has devoted his all spare time to this subject this is the K.O.S.B. part in Gallipoli, another Flodden. Men missing: Gala 54, Hawick 52, Jedburgh 18, and so on.3 pages or more9Gavin Richardson 
ColdstreamBorder Marriages Boon for "Priests" and Bane for SearchersThe rise and fall of the "Irregular Marriages" From Gretna to Lamberton.4 pages or more30Northumberland and Durham History Soc. 
ColdstreamThe Flowers of the ForestBorders who fell at Flodden A list of nobility who fell in the battle The rank and file fell with no records.2 pages or more26Andrew Cockburn 
ColdstreamGreenlaw and Melrose BrownleesNew member Graham Somerville has been able to confirm speculation in Issue 105 regarding the Berwickshire Brownlee ancestors. Thomas Brownlee and his twin Robert were born 1851 at Greenlaw of parents Alexander Brownlee (1797-1874 - Greenlaw) and Mary Ann Hood (1807 (Coldstream)-1887(Greenlaw)). The member has DNA matches to Robert. The family story is further described and evidence seen at Greenlaw Church.1 page or more110Editor 
ColdstreamColdstream History SocietyA note on a project recently undertaken by the Society including the transcription of the graveyard at Lennel Cemetery, Coldstream and also a project to record detailed genealogical information of all names appearing on War Memorials in Berwickshire and North Northumberland.less than 1 page79 
ColeBorn in the BordersA list of names that have been extracted from the Death Index (1855-6) of Victoria, Australia. Also, where to obtain copies of death certificates.1 page or more21Barbara E. Turner 
Colin LeitchBerwickshire Leitchs Part 4: Update and Early DaysFurther to the Berwickshire Leitchs article in Issue 05 (Feb 2021), describing the marriage of Colin Leitch in Runcorn, to Clara in 1893, and his death from drowning 9 months later on-board the SS Hibernian (in 1894) when it was hit off the Isle of Man by paddle steamer SS Prince of Wales on its way from Liverpool to Glasgow. The author also confirms the presence of the Leitch family in Hume in the 1600s evidenced by the monumental inscriptions for Hume.1 page or more109Diana Leitch 
CollingwoodMore GladstonesMore history of the Gladstones covers a family from Kirk Yetholm and their emigration to Australia and New Zealand. It lists many descendants from this family.1 page or more37Warren A. Spence 
CollingwoodAutobiography of John Younger, shoemaker and poetPublished in 1881, an account of the life of John Younger, 1785-1860 of Longnewton and St Boswells.3 pages or more98Mike Chandler 
CollinsResearching Family History across the BorderAn account by the author of the challenges and pitfalls of cross-border research.4 pages or more91Fred Kennington 
CollinsLamberton TollSome notes on the history of Lamberton Toll and irregular marriages with particular reference to the Dixon (Dickson) family who resided there.2 pages or more85Jennifer Dunlop 
CollinsJohn Whillis Exhibition, EyemouthSome notes on the John Whillis Exhibition, Eyemouth and the associated exhibition on sailing ships connected including the 'Cutty Sark'.1 page or more91 
CollisonA Stitch in TimeAccount of a sampler and the search for its creator in the family tree.1 page or more47Patricia Williamson 
ColmeslieThe Cairncross family - an example of a 16th-17th century family of feuarsThis is the text of the authors' talk to the Society on 18th September 2005 titled 'Cairncross, a Border Family'. Outline of a typical noted old family in the Lauderdale/Melrose/Galashiels district, with descriptions of some of the local areas and ownership.12 pages or more59Gregory Lauder-Frost 
ColomboThe Descendants of James Borrowman (1744-1813)The history of the name Borrowman from Edinburgh down to Peebles and beyond, with a pedigree chart.2 pages or more17Philip R Borrowman 
ColtartRobert ColtartAn account of the life and death of Robert Coltart an itinerant confectionery salesman on whom the popular song Coulter's Candy is based1 page or more100Ronald Morrison 
ColtartCoulter's Candy and other DelicaciesReminiscences of Coulter's Candy and other Borders sweetmeats. Also notes on the statue erected in his memory and the sculptress Angela Hunter.1 page or more100Enid Cruickshank 
ColtartCoulter's CandySome investigation into the life and background of Robert Coltart, confectionery manufacturer who probably compiled the song 'Coulter's Candy', his connections with Galashiels and the history of the song.3 pages or more86Ronald Morrison 
ColtbridgeFame/Infamy/Riches - a history of the Greig familyAbout the Greigs of Manchester and Oldham, originally from Ayton and Earlston.4 pages or more62Jim Greig 
ColtmanA Teri Forever- My Rich Border HeritageNostalgia about Hawick, and the revelation that some of her ancestors came from southern England, she has researched back to 500AD on her direct paternal line and from 1699 on other lines.3 pages or more66Anne Golden 
ColtmanOld Books with Hawick ConnectionsA description of two old books about Hawick from the author's library. One is a library book that was never returned. Speculation about the culprit reveals many family relationships.2 pages or more74Anne Golden 
ColtmanA Family Church - St Cuthbert's Scottish Episcopal Church, HawickSome notes on the history of St Cuthbert's Scottish Episcopal Church, Hawick particularly the author's family connection. Principal names mentioned are Coltman, Ritson, Godfrey, FitzWalter, Dearden, Landles.3 pages or more75Anne Golden 
ColvenA Fortunate Experience at ColdinghamDiscovering a family grave in the churchyard at Coldingham Priory.1 page or more89Ian Blackie 
ColvileThe Bennets of GrubetAn old Roxburghshire family associated with Kirk Yetholm and the Gypsies and their descendants.3 pages or more29Donald Whyte 
ColvilleThe Power of the Family History CommunityAn account of a successful attempt to return war medals belonging to an Andrew Colville born in Galashiels to his family (now in New Zealand).2 pages or more90 
Commercial BankSelkirk Protocol Books. An amazing DiscoveryA hidden hoard of 16th and 17th century documents from Selkirk.less than 1 page7 
Commercial BankThe Walter Mason PapersThe Walter Mason Papers. This is a brief description of the collection held by the museum services of Scottish Borders Council.1 page or more19Walter Elliot 
CommissaryWills and TestamentsScots law on wills and testaments-the difference. With a good description on how and where to find information on the subject.3 pages or more22James Galbraith 
CommonWhitsome to West SpartaThe story of Christopher Moffat and his wife Agnes Common who emigrated to Canada aboard the John Bright in 1856, some earlier history, the reason for their emigration, an account of the voyage and their subsequent life in Canada.4 pages or more81Elizabeth Doley 
Common RidingDiary of James Alexander Sligh aged 18A description of a diary kept by a young bank clerk in 1876. Selected extracts are included.2 pages or more73 
Common RidingsNo Room at the Inn for Common Riding 2014An account of the Borders Festivals, their dates and formats.3 pages or more83Enid Cruickshank 
Common-landThe Lowland ClearancesTalk given on 19 November 2006, about the Lowland Clearances which preceded the much more infamous Highland Clearances.7 pages or more66Peter Aitchison Andrew Cassell 
Communion RollsPresbyterian Migration into NorthumberlandThis article, reprinted by permission of Northumberland and Durham FHS, is a list of persons in communion rolls, who had moved from the Scottish Borders.1 page or more20Don Mason 
Communion tokensNewlands Communion TokensBased on information from George Ainslie. A description and photographs of communion tokens from his collection from United Presbyterian Churches, Newlands parish.1 page or more104Editor 
ComperA Tale of Two Brothers and a Photographic PuzzleA tale of and contrast between two brothers Robert (later Sir Robert) and William Laidlaw born in Bonchester Bridge; Sir Robert who set up a chain of multiples in India , known as 'The Selfridges of the East' and who became a Member of Parliament and William who ran a grocery shop in Canada.3 pages or more88Ben Haslam 
ComptonMaxwellheugh Cottage - the biography of a houseA review of the families who had inhabited a house on the outskirts of Kelso.8 pages or more73Isobel Gordon 
ComputersFamily Tree MakerDescription of some of the features and benefits of using a family history computer program.2 pages or more39John Unsworth 
Confederate States ArmyBecton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, Sergeants, 4th Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSAAccount of Becton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, and their activities in the Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSA.3 pages or more40Jeffry W. Gatlin 
Conference 2013SAFHS Conference 2013A report of the SAFHS Conference 2013.1 page or more82 
ConklinMore Canadian Intimations in the 'Hawick Advertiser'Deaths (1863-1864) extracted from the "Hawick Advertiser" of people connected to the Borders, and other places in southern Scotland. Continued from issue 40.less than 1 page43Marjory Gavin 
ConlanWoods Ballard - An Illustrated ChronicleReview of a book donated to the Society tracing the history of the family of Woods-Ballard.less than 1 page95Ronald Morrison 
ConquergoodA Remarkable CoincidenceAnecdote of a visit to the Society's library.less than 1 page40Mike Brydon 
ConroyDr George Henderson of Chirnside (1800 - 1864)Second and final part of the account of Dr Henderson's family (the remaining 11 children born from 1841 to 1863 !) with a very early plea for the eight-hour day and some interesting poetry.8 pages or more63Bill Henderson 
Convict19th Century Prisons databaseA description of how to access The Open University 19th Century Prisons database, which now contains data on any temporary imprisonment structures between the 16th and early 20th centuries, including all lock-ups, stocks, rooms in pubs reserved for same. 8 lock-ups are listed for Scotland, but include Ayton, Duns, Cockburnspath, Coldstream and Melrose. www.prisonhistory.org. Contributions welcomed via www.prisonhistory.org/locallock-up/submit-lock-up. Also the convict records database - mainly Old Bailey and Australian is described and link provided www.digitalpanopticon.org.less than 1 page102Elma Fleming 
ConvictsConvicts Transported to Western Australia in 1858 aboard the 'Edwin Fox'A list of Scottish convicts transported to Australia on the "Edwin Fox". Reprinted from Bedfordshire Family History Society Journal2 pages or more70Lynn Manning 
CookJames Thomson, Capt. James Cook R.N., Ednam and ClevelandThe connection of Rev. James Thomson and Capt. Cook with the village of Ednam.1 page or more27P. D. Thomson 
CookGrantshouse and the Turner familyThe history of Grantshouse and one of its sons, James Turner. Continued in issue 28.3 pages or more27James Burns 
CookBirthplace EdnamAn account of some of the famous people born in the Parish of Ednam.2 pages or more87 
CookCaptain Cook's Border BackgroundThe history of Captain James Cook and the Ednam connection.1 page or more6Dr Jim Trainer 
CookEdnam and Captain CookA Cleveland lady spent time and effort tracing Captain Cook. Herein lies the Ednam Connectionless than 1 page25John Newlands 
Co-operative storesGranny's Bawbees and other coins (part 2)The writer traces the history of coinage in Scotland and talks of shop cheques or tokens particularly instancing Co-operative stores and also mentioning J.A. Game's tea shop in Hawick.3 pages or more78Peter Munro 
CopeJimmy Blakemore - A War CasualtyThe story of Lancelot Lionel Blakemore (alias 'Jimmy'), a Londoner who was severely wounded, losing both his legs during the First World War. He was sent to Birgham to recuperate where he met and married Katherine Scott and where he worked as a cobbler for the remainder of his life.2 pages or more90David Quensell 
CopelandReminiscences of Childhood by a Matron of 78Narrative written by the author's great grandfather's sister about their emigration from Scotland to New York in 1829. Continued from issue 41.3 pages or more42Jim Wilson 
CoppinThomas Lewins 1816-1858Account of Thomas Lewins' life, emigration to Canada, his family, and eventual re-migration to California.7 pages or more65Mary Newbery 
CordinersMinute Book of the Cordiners of Selkirk 1785 to 1835Some background on the Guild of the Cordiners (Souters) of Selkirk following the donation by Dave Anderson of a transcription of their records.2 pages or more91 
Corn ExchangeJohn Thomas RocheadSome notes on the life of John Thomas Rochead, architect with particular reference to his work at Hawick.3 pages or more85 
CorneliusMigration From Glendale To New Brunswick, CanadaAccount of the families who migrated from Berwick-upon-Tweed to New Brunswick, Canada, and the hazards they faced. Includes a list of families with Glendale or Border origins were granted land.4 pages or more66Ian Herbert 
CornhillBorder Marriage RecordsThe history of Irregular Marriages up and down the country.2 pages or more34Donald Whyte 
CornhillBerwick-upon-Tweed Twixt Thistle and Rose-A Family Historian's NightmareLocations and types of marriages in and on the Border. Types of sources, also Parish Registers for 18th and 19th century.2 pages or more33Linda Bankier 
CornhillThe Alternative RelationshipThe Alternative Relationship and how it can be used. Also an interesting research into the Cavers and Cammond families.3 pages or more4Mrs H. Crammond 
CornhillWilliam Lewins 1785-1848Account of William Lewins' life.1 page or more65Mary Newbery 
CornhillAnderson Family LegendThree brothers shared their last sixpence at Kelso Fair and then parted company. How a lady searched for relatives.less than 1 page8Mrs Steele 
CoronationAllantonAn account based on a local newspaper account of the celebration of the Coronation Day of Edward VII, including a competition for a Coronation Jug.less than 1 page101Margaret Dick 
CossarFrisken GenealogyNotes on a genealogy report submitted by a member, Edward Frisken.less than 1 page88 
CostThe Costs of Church Services in Scottish ParishesStructure of costs for church services, i.e. christenings, weddings and burials in Berwickshire and Roxburghshire between 1725 and 1832.4 pages or more53David Richardson 
Cost of livingPoor Relief in the 1840sA review of the operation of the poor relief in the early 19th century. It includes the size of the allowances paid and an estimate of the cost of living at the time.4 pages or more71Peter Munro 
CoulterRobert ColtartAn account of the life and death of Robert Coltart an itinerant confectionery salesman on whom the popular song Coulter's Candy is based1 page or more100Ronald Morrison 
CoulterCoulter's Candy and other DelicaciesReminiscences of Coulter's Candy and other Borders sweetmeats. Also notes on the statue erected in his memory and the sculptress Angela Hunter.1 page or more100Enid Cruickshank 
Coulter's CandyCoulter's CandySome investigation into the life and background of Robert Coltart, confectionery manufacturer who probably compiled the song 'Coulter's Candy', his connections with Galashiels and the history of the song.3 pages or more86Ronald Morrison 
CoulthardCoulthard HistoryInvestigation into the Coulthard familyless than 1 page26Captain A.J. Coulthard 
CoultherdWilliam Coulthard: Emigrant to South AustraliaCaptain A. J. Coultherd has sent a moving account of an intrepid explorer who moved to Australia in 1836.less than 1 page7Alfred J. Coultherd 
CouparExtracts from Dunse Barony RecordsExtracts from the author's book, Dunse Barony Records, in the 1760s.2 pages or more68Ronald Morrison 
Cout of KeelderHermitage - Grim Guardian of the BordersHistory of Hermitage castle and its occupants. Continued in issue 14.2 pages or more13Norrie McLeish 
CouttsColonel Walter Scott (pre 1613-1650) of Hartwoodburn, SelkirkshireAn enquiry to discover more on Colonel Walter Scott of Hartwoodburn who was a member of the Scottish parliament and who was killed at the Battle of Dunbar in 1650 - also of his Dutch wife.4 pages or more91Vincent Tickner 
CovenanterScottish Covenanter Memorials AssociationNote on the renovation by the Scottish Covenanter Memorials Association of stone in North Berwick Churchyard to the Rev John Blackadder and his Borders connections.less than 1 page77Ronald Morrison 
CovenantersCovenanting AncestorsHow to research Covenanting ancestors.less than 1 page89 
CovenantersList of covenanters in the Parish of Tweedsmuir in 1682, as compiled by Mr Francis Scott, ministerAn account with list of Covenanters in Tweedsmuir in 1682.3 pages or more94Francis Scott 
CovenantersCavers & DistrictTalk given in February 2007 about the history of the kirk and parish of Cavers, and its links with Melrose, St Cuthbert, and other famous people.6 pages or more64Jean Muir 
CovingtonBecton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, Sergeants, 4th Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSAAccount of Becton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, and their activities in the Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSA.3 pages or more40Jeffry W. Gatlin 
CowanSelkirk Migrants 1850--1865A list of emigrants from Selkirk to various parts home and abroad, from the diary of the minister of Selkirk Parish Kirk.2 pages or more9Alison Scott 
CowanNorth Dumfries, OntarioNorth Dumfries, Ontario - how John Clark set up and built a settlement.1 page or more31Mr G. Clark 
CowanMy dig into the PastHow a birthday party of Melrose Bridge led to a very interesting tale of one man's family search.2 pages or more33Mr Turner 
CowcaddensMy Grandfather and the Demon Drink - the Berwickshire "No-Licence" campaign of 1920An account by the Rev. Tom Notman, minister of Leitholm United Free Church in his campaign for prohibition in Berwickshire and later in the Cowcaddens District in Glasgow prior to the Second World War3 pages or more75Malcolm Lindsay 
CoweKennington/Cowe Family HistoryThe story of the family's arrival in Berwickshire and their life there until they departed to Canada.9 pages or more70Fred Kennington 
CoweBorn in the BordersA list of names that have been extracted from the Death Index (1855-6) of Victoria, Australia. Also, where to obtain copies of death certificates.1 page or more21Barbara E. Turner 
CoweKennington/Cowe Family History. Part 2 - Emigration to New Brunswick 1837 - James Cowe & Isabella DonaldsonDetails of the lives of further branches of the Cowe family including one that emigrated to New Brunswick.6 pages or more71Fred Kennington 
CoweResearching Family History across the BorderAn account by the author of the challenges and pitfalls of cross-border research.4 pages or more91Fred Kennington 
CoweCeltic v Pick of the BordersAn account of a football match between Glasgow Celtic and 'Pick of the Borders' in 1906.1 page or more88Kenny McLean 
CowieSusanna Pringle's Birthday bookThis Pringle tale goes from Browndeanlaw to Yetholm, London, New Brunswick and beyond-very interesting.4 pages or more16Maxine Flaherty 
CowlinThe Story of a StrayAccount of Robert Burgon, a fisherman from Berwick who was drowned in 1850 with William Burgeon, Joseph Cowlin, George Swinton, and the boy David Lyle, and buried in Inverbervie.2 pages or more47Murray Nicoll 
CraftsThe Ancient Crafts of SelkirkThe history of crafts in Selkirk from 1113 with the building of the Border abbeys through to the Union of the Crowns.1 page or more32Jim Newlands 
CraigBorderers in the Victorian Marriage Registers (1853-1895)This is a list of marriages in issues 16,17 and 18. It is a list of Border counties as their place of birth, when the married in Victoria, Australia between 1853 and 1895.5 pages or more16Barbara Turner 
Craig-BrownWith the Border Volunteers to PretoriaReview of a book donated to the Society ' With the Border Volunteers to Pretoria' by Lieut William Home recording their exploits during the Boer War and with a detailed list of names.2 pages or more90Ronald Morrison 
CraigieA Lad o' Pairts- George Watson (1876 -1950)An account of the life of George Watson (1876-1950) born in Jedburgh, linguist and etymologist who worked on the Oxford New English Dictionary before emigrating to the United States.2 pages or more88Norrie McLeish 
Craigie KnoweKnow your parish - LongformacusThe history, and how Longformacus got its name. Its population and parish records.1 page or more21Editor 
CraigmylePeel Hospital ExhibitionA report on the exhibition staged by the Society on the history of Peel Hospital.1 page or more88 
CraigmylePeel Hospital - Galashiels ExhibitionAn account of the exhibition on Peel Hospital staged by the Society.2 pages or more89Gwen Stein, Davina Smart and Margaret Bowers 
CraikNotes on the Ancestry of the Ettrick ShepherdJames Hogg (1770-1835) where he and his ancestors lived in the Borders, also who they married.2 pages or more18Donald Wyte 
CrailingKelso Mail ExtractsSix birth announcements published in the newspaper in 1803 and 1804.1 page or more73Marjorie Gavin 
CrailingA grave look at the BordersThis must be one of the great stories ever to be printed in our magazine - it is the story of grave snatchers, and how one brave chap got his just reward.4 pages or more21Ian Abernethy 
CrailingWilliam Elliot, ArchitectThe family history of William Elliot and descriptions of some of the fine house's he built.3 pages or more15Kathleen Stewart 
CrailingRob of TrowsBorn at Birgham, Rob was a favourite with anglers of all classes, "peer and peasant alike". A boatman of great distinction on the Tweed.2 pages or more18Mrs M. E. Mason 
CrailingFamily History in "The Gladstaines Bible"This is the very old history of the Gladstains in the Hawick area in and around 1645 through to 1850 . Few families can go back that far with as much confidence in the manuscript as this one.3 pages or more27Michael Robson 
CramA DNA RevelationThe author's discovery of a direct link to a blood cousin with the name of CRAM, and the surmise that CRAMMOND got shortened along the passage of time.less than 1 page57Gordon Crammond 
CrammonThe Crammond Family of SmailholmNotes about a Crammond family of Smailholm and their children.1 page or more57Hazel Crammond 
CrammondA DNA RevelationThe author's discovery of a direct link to a blood cousin with the name of CRAM, and the surmise that CRAMMOND got shortened along the passage of time.less than 1 page57Gordon Crammond 
CrammondThe Crammond Family of SmailholmNotes about a Crammond family of Smailholm and their children.1 page or more57Hazel Crammond 
CramondWilliam Kemp LettersA description of a volume of 80 letters covering the period 1840 to 1861 addressed to William Kemp a valued member of the Galashiels community in the mid 1800s. Born in Bleachfields, Melrose 1788, first child of James Kemp (linen bleacher) and Christian Skirvan (Skirving). Williams' siblings were John, Georgina and Andrew. Harried Elisabeth Ketchen 1821, his children were James, Mariame(Marianne?), John, William and George Macdonald. Kemp was an engineer and amateur geologist. The letters travelled out to Queensland Australia with William's son John, and years later passed to the author (David Cramond) via his great grandparents and grandfather. The letters include a number letters from Charles Darwin arising from a discovery of old seeds in a sandpit near Melrose.3 pages or more104David Cramond 
CramondKnow your parish -PeeblesArms of the Burgh Charters. Families. Fairs, Transport A good history of the town and tale or two.3 pages or more26Jean Moffat 
CranshawsAbbey St Bathans, Cranshaws and LongformacusA brief description of 3 neighbouring parishes and the records available.2 pages or more73 
CranstonDonation to Society ArchiveAn acknowledgement of the donation to the Society of the book 'John Wood (blacksmith) - from Scotland to Rawdon N.S. in 1815 and his Descendants'.less than 1 page86 
CranstonPeebles Combination PoorhouseA brief history of poorhouses in general and Peebles Poorhouse in particular. It includes some information about staff and inmates in the late 19th century.5 pages or more74Janis Miller 
CranstonThe Dimma and Dickson Families of the Borders Region, ScotlandThe Dimma family from Eckford, who they married, and where they settled in Ontario. This is a well researched article into a old Border family.2 pages or more37Thomas Dimma Minster 
CranstonCranston Pringle Spark UpdateUpdate on the Cranston Pringle Spark family, including photographs.1 page or more100Muriel Hall 
CranstonCranston-Pringle-SparkThe author traces her genealogy.1 page or more94Muriel Hall 
CranstounThe Perils of Secondary SourcesThe writer looks at the dangers to research from not checking primary sources quoting examples and showing how mistakes can arise.3 pages or more97Gregory Lauder-Frost 
CranstounTravelling Scottish Sons from Ancrum, Crailing, Stichill and EarlstonInformation extracted from the privately printed book about 3 large Border families, all of who had 1 girl who married a minister in each generations, where letters were written and kept by the brothers. The Cranstoun brothers to the Ancrum manse, the Scott brothers to the Stichill manse, and the Gordon brothers to Gordon and Earlston; the groups of brothers also kept in touch with each other. All these documents have been indexed and reflect every day life in the 1700s and early 1800s, including writing and social skills, education, professions and ministers tenures.1 page or more107Colin -Miles Edgar Anne Edgar 
CrawBerwickshire Postal HistoryA look at Berwickshire postal history and postmarks and also at various letters of historical significance.3 pages or more95Keith Robertson 
CrawfordThe Muster-Roll of the Jedburgh Company of Volunteers of 1804List of men from Sergeants, Corporals, and Privates, it also gives you their trade at the time. Total of men 108.2 pages or more3Sandra Duncan 
CrawfordRobert Lauder of the BassAn account, fully referenced, of the family of the Lauders of the Bass Rock.3 pages or more90Gregory Lauder-Frost 
CrawhillThe Case of the missing RegistersIn 1818 Jean Waddell a humble tailor's daughter found by chance she could inherit a estate in Linlithgowshire. How she went about trying to prove her case.3 pages or more22Gavin Waddell 
CrichtonPeeblesshire Families and ClansThe history of a few Peeblesshire families, Tweedies, Naesmiths, Gledstanes, Veitches, and others. Some very interesting stories come from this chapter.3 pages or more33Malcolm Archibald 
CrimeConvicts Transported to Western Australia in 1858 aboard the 'Edwin Fox'A list of Scottish convicts transported to Australia on the "Edwin Fox". Reprinted from Bedfordshire Family History Society Journal2 pages or more70Lynn Manning 
CrimeaAnother Borderer at BalaclavaComment about James Hunter, one of the participants in the Heavy Brigade who had the task of breaking through Russian lines at Balaclava, in respect of the talk given by Will Murray and Trevor Swan entitled a “Coldstream lad at the Charge” in issue No.58.1 page or more60Colin Miller 
CrimeaThe Purves, Clays, and the Crimean WarThis is the text of the authors' talk to the Society titled 'James Charles Purves: a Coldstream Lad at the Charge' on 20th March 2005 about one of the participants in the charge of the Light Brigade, the battle, and some of James' family.12 pages or more58Will Murray and Trevor Swan 
Crimean WarMy Ancestor Fought at BalaclavaRobert Brand (born 1815 in Ceres, Fife) was the son of John Brand and Helen Patie. He was a weaver and joined the 93rd Highlanders, serving for 21 years. In 1851 he, and his wife (Anne, Co. Tyrone), were based at Edinburgh Castle. He fought at Balaclava in the Crimean War as one of 'The Thin Red Line'. When he left the army he lived with his sister Elizabeth and husband Robert Nicholson, in Bank Court, until he died in 1875.less than 1 page105Liz Cowie 
Criminal RecordsFamily History RecordsAn archivist from the Heritage Hub in Hawick discusses a range of records that can be used to provide a fuller picture of our ancestors5 pages or more70Juline Baird 
Criminal RecordsPolice and Criminal Indexing ProjectAn update on the indexing of the Selkirk Criminal Register.less than 1 page85Elma Flaming 
CriminalsPolice and Criminal Indexing ProjectAn update on the indexing of the Selkirk Criminal Register.less than 1 page85Elma Flaming 
CriminalsA Young Hawick Entertainer - Charles StaintonThe life of Charles Stainton who first appears in the Hawick Criminal Records aged 9 in 1903 but who went on to become a music hall artist with the Sutcliffe Troupe.3 pages or more87Elma Fleming 
CrockettThe Ayton BardThis is in issues 16 and 17. Robert Mennon was a well known Borders bard and contributed to many Scottish weeklies.5 pages or more16A. Michael Mennim 
CrockettWilliam Shillinglaw CrockettArticle on William Shillinglaw Crockett, Earlston, minister, poet and public speaker.1 page or more99Jenny Cockburn 
CrooklawEcclesiastical Education in Berwickshire What the records have to tellEcclesiastical education of Berwickshire and where to find useful information2 pages or more38Dr Charles Hoy 
CrouseAt The BeginningA tale of one mans delve into family history from the U.K. to Canada and beyond.2 pages or more1Peter Elliot 
CroyserThe Parish of LanglandsThe parish of Langlands and the history of old leper hospital at Rutherford. Also the history of Langton that was absorbed into Wilton.3 pages or more35Michael Langlands 
CrozierRoots - of a Crozier FamilyReview of a book received by BFHS on a thorough history of the Crozier family back to earliest times - i.e. pre-1400s. Origins of the surname is discussed.less than 1 page100Ronald Morrison 
CrozierInglis Family TreeReport on an extensive family tree relating to the Inglis family submitted to the Society.less than 1 page99 
CrozierNorth West passage-the Melrose connectionIt is 150 years since the explorer, Sir John Franklin, vanished. This is the tale of a Melrose man who was with him on the long journey to find the North West Passage.1 page or more21 
CummingDiary of James Alexander Sligh aged 18A description of a diary kept by a young bank clerk in 1876. Selected extracts are included.2 pages or more73 
CumnockDavid Reid Dewar - Another of War's VictimsThe story of David Reid Dewar, originally from Cumnock but who moved to Peebles before enlisting and being severely mentally affected by his experiences in the Great War and of his subsequent life when he was described as 'confused, incoherent and delusional'.2 pages or more89Margaret Ross 
CunninghameRobert AinslieSome background to Robert Ainslie of Berrywell Duns, friend of Robert Burns.1 page or more96Ronald Morrison 
Curly BurnShillinglaw WallsShillinglaw Tower not far from Traquair it is not only a heap of stones - an interesting tale.2 pages or more38Jean Shillinglaw Ridley 
CurrencySaving, Spending and Family HistoryIn his follow up article on "Granny's Bawbees and Other Coins" the writer considers different forms of currency which circuited in Scotland including doits or dytes and rex dollars. He goes on to outline the not inconsiderable role played by Scottish banks in the development of the current banking system including such things as the invention of the first overdraft, the first retail bank branch, the world's first coloured bank note and the first mobile bank.5 pages or more79Peter Munro 
CurrieElusive CurriesThe author's and other members' interests in the surname Currie.1 page or more51Jean Currie 
CurrieFrom Simprim Kirk session records 1705--A case of DrunkennessDrink was the downfall of two friends after a session in Coldstream in 1705.1 page or more7Colin Wood 
CurrieSeasons of PromiseReport on a book 'Seasons of Promise' being a history of the Currie family.less than 1 page98 
CurrieAndrew Currie, Border SculptorAn account of the life of Andrew Currie, sculptor (1812-1891) born at Howford Farm Yarrow. Won commissions for several well known public monuments including Mungo Park in Selkirk, the Ettrick Shepherd at St Mary's Loch, two characters on the Scott monument in Edinburgh and Robert the Bruce at Stirling Castle. Married Isabella Hardie daughter of a Denholm stocking-maker and moved to Earlston to work as a sculptor. A full account of his life and works5 pages or more78Bob Johnstone 
CurrieIs Anybody Out There ?The author's search for an ancestor's home.2 pages or more56Jean Currie 
Currie The men who marched awayIf you have heard Gavin speak, you will know how he has devoted his all spare time to this subject this is the K.O.S.B. part in Gallipoli, another Flodden. Men missing: Gala 54, Hawick 52, Jedburgh 18, and so on.3 pages or more9Gavin Richardson 
CurrieThe Fairholme Memorial (Holy Trinity Churchyard, Melrose)An article on the memorial in Holy Trinity Churchyard, Melrose to James Walter Fairholme, R.N. who perished with the Franklin expedition of 1845 to discover the North West Passage and an account of the expedition itself.89John Wood 
CurrieSelkirk Migrants 1850--1865A list of emigrants from Selkirk to various parts home and abroad, from the diary of the minister of Selkirk Parish Kirk.2 pages or more9Alison Scott 
CurryBible ReunitedA report on the tracking down of a family Bible which had originally belonged to Thomas Curry of Paston, North Northumberland.1 page or more77David Kennedy 
CurryBowmakers and Currys in the new worldThe history of the Bowmakers and Currys before and after they emigrated to the New World.1 page or more10Norman Bowmaker 
CurryBowmakers and Currys in the New WorldBorder origins of author's family, and arrivals in New York and Montreal.1 page or more13Norman J Bowmaker 
CustomsDeath is for the LivingThe first part of the talk given to the Society on 15th September 2002.7 pages or more51Anne Gordon 
CustomsDeath is for the LivingSecond part of the talk given to the Society on 15th September 2002.7 pages or more52Anne Gordon 
Cuthbert BlackadderThe Unlucky BlackaddersA summary of ongoing research into history of the Blackadder family in Berwickshire from 1296 (Rofgier/Walteris de Blakedir) to the demolition of Blackadder House. It includes the involvement of the family in Melrose Abbey, the Wars of the Roses, Flodden Field, piracy, Mary Queen of Scots, divinity and Stirling Castle.4 pages or more101Ronald Morrison 
CuthillInnerleithen's All-BlackAn account by the author of how researching her Dickson line from Innerleithen, she traced an unknown descendant who had emigrated to New Zealand and played rugby for the 'All Blacks'.1 page or more84Esther Davies 
Cutty SarkEyemouth MuseumNotes of an exhibition in Eyemouth Museum about John Whillis.less than 1 page90 
Cutty SarkJohn Whillis Exhibition, EyemouthSome notes on the John Whillis Exhibition, Eyemouth and the associated exhibition on sailing ships connected including the 'Cutty Sark'.1 page or more91 
Dael100 year Belgian connection to the BordersThe story of a Belgian lady who every evening attended the memorial ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres and her Borders connection.2 pages or more87Esther Davies 
dairyOld Town Dairy, GalashielsA history of the Old Town Dairy in Galashiels and the Anderson family.1 page or more98Marjorie McLauchlan 
DalgetyA walk around Foulden in the thirties and fortiesThe following article was written by Jean Greenland for her granddaughters. She lived in the Manse at Foulden and travelled mostly on foot to all the surrounding area with her parents. Very good.2 pages or more32Jean Greenland 
DalgleishDalgleishs and Stoddarts of YarrowDescription of George McLauchlan's family from his paternal great grandparents Robert Dalgleish and Margaret Elliot from Yarrow, and Robert's step-family John Stoddart. The Dalgleish family were tenants at Fastheugh for over 100 years, and Robert's parents (Robert and Martha Muir were from Anaston. Martha married 3 times - Robert, John Stoddart (Williamhope) and Robert Curror (Hartwoodburn). Margaret Elliot was a direct descendant of Martin Elliot of Braidley. John and Martha had 3 children; John later married Helen Veitch (Innerleithen) and had 9 children.2 pages or more103Marjorie McLauchlan 
DalgleishWorld War 1 ExhibitionAn account of an exhibition staged by the Society to mark the centenary of the outbreak of World War 1.1 page or more86 
DalhousieMentions of the Ramsays of Foulden familyAn account of the history of the Ramsays of Foulden in Berwickshire from the 13th century2 pages or more92Gregory Lauder-Frost 
DalrympleAn Infamous MistressA review of the book 'An Infamous Mistress' by Sarah Murden and Joanne Major being a biography of Grace Dalrymple Elliot.1 page or more91 
Dandie DinmontJames Davidson (alias Dandie Dinmont)An account of the life of James Davidson (1764-1820), born at Southdean who is recognised as being the 'father' of the breed of dogs known as Dandie Dinmonts.1 page or more93Marjorie McLaughlan 
Dandie DinmontDandie Dinmont StatueSome notes on the Dandie Dinmont statue at The Haining Selkirk.less than 1 page94 
Daniel LaidlawJames Melrose ScottFurther to a request for information on Margaret B Scott (1874-1953) in Issue 108, more information is included from member Bruce McCartney regarding James Melrose Scott, Margaret's brother. He joined the KOSB July 1888 and died at Loos August 1915 as a sergeant in WW1, leaving a widow Louisa Selina (Hamilton) Scott of Halliburton Place, Galashiels, and 2 adopted daughters, known as Isabella Melrose, and Agnes Scott. Piper Daniel Laidlaw of Swinton, was later awarded the Victoria Cross for conspicuous bravery playing the company out of the gassed trench.less than 1 page109Editor 
DantzicThe Banker's RevengeThe rise and fall of a bank in East Lothian.less than 1 page10A. W. Kerr 
DanzigLowland Scots in PrussiaAbsorbing account of Scots mainly in Danzig and Konigsberg from 15th to 17th centuries. A lot of names recorded.5 pages or more45G.M.S.Lauder-Frost 
Dardanelles The men who marched awayIf you have heard Gavin speak, you will know how he has devoted his all spare time to this subject this is the K.O.S.B. part in Gallipoli, another Flodden. Men missing: Gala 54, Hawick 52, Jedburgh 18, and so on.3 pages or more9Gavin Richardson 
DarlingFrom Simprim Kirk session records 1705--A case of DrunkennessDrink was the downfall of two friends after a session in Coldstream in 1705.1 page or more7Colin Wood 
DarlingMrs Euphemia VoyObituary of Euphemia Voy, first wife of William Voy, who died at Coldstream on 24th March 1891.1 page or more23Benjamin Moody 
DarlingThe Days of Our Youth - Memories of MelroseThis article has been extracted from a much longer memoir that John Dick wrote when he retired around 1950. He was born in 1889, the second son of William Dick, an ironmonger in Melrose and his wife Isobella Lauder. He emigrated to Canada as a young man where he eventually became the Chief Cost Accountant for Sun Life Assurance Company. John served in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in World War I as a quarter-master sergeant. Although he was twice married he had no children.7 pages or more67John Dick 
DarlingA Branch of the Johnston ClanReview of a book received by BFHS on the history of the Johnston clan, plus family tree. Also describing life in the 1700s. They emigrated to Australia in 1817. Other Border families mentioned in the tree - Bogue, Darling, Edgar, Fairbairn, Dunlop, Logan, McWatt, Robson, Rutherford, Trotter.less than 1 page100Ronald Morrison 
DarlingfieldEarlston Air CrashAn appeal for further information following the crash of a German bomber near Earlston during WW2.less than 1 page98Ronald Morrison 
DarnickMelrose: Past and PresentA story of Melrose from 3000 years B.C. to the Greenyards in 1992.2 pages or more22Mr. T Little 
DarnickSavages of the NorthShort letter from James Usher to Walter Scott 1828.1 page or more14Vivienne S. Moore 
DarnickVillage life in Darnick 1845Report on an article in the Otago Witness, New Zealand on life in Darnick in 1948.less than 1 page93Ronald Morrison 
DarnickSmallpox inoculation in late 18th century MelroseA brief account of the smallpox child inoculations in Totfield by Andrew Usher (born 1782 - died 1855 - founder of the whisky distilling dynasty Edinburgh) from Darnick.less than 1 page105Editor 
Database19th Century Prisons databaseA description of how to access The Open University 19th Century Prisons database, which now contains data on any temporary imprisonment structures between the 16th and early 20th centuries, including all lock-ups, stocks, rooms in pubs reserved for same. 8 lock-ups are listed for Scotland, but include Ayton, Duns, Cockburnspath, Coldstream and Melrose. www.prisonhistory.org. Contributions welcomed via www.prisonhistory.org/locallock-up/submit-lock-up. Also the convict records database - mainly Old Bailey and Australian is described and link provided www.digitalpanopticon.org.less than 1 page102Elma Fleming 
David HumeDavid Hume 1711 to 1776Some biographical notes on David Hume, philosopher on the occasion of the 300th. Anniversary of his birth - also some notes on John Duns Scotus and the Revd. Thomas McCrie2 pages or more75Ronald Morrison 
David HumeLocal Histories - Chirnside - A Borders VillageReview of a volume about the history of Chirnside from 'earliest times'. Merchants and tradespeople from 1825 and 1940s included.less than 1 page100Ronald Morrison 
David LearmouthThe Berwickshire Leitchs Part 2Following Part 1 in Ed. 105, further research into David Learmouth living at 8 years old with the authors' husbands great great grandfather James Leitch in 1851 at Fogo? Did he become David Leitch pharmacist in Greenlaw? Examination of the 1871 census shed a light on the complicated story of David and his family (wife Jessie and children David (2) and James Findlay (1) based around Hillhead (Glasgow). Prior David apparently of Makerstoun, Wester Row Greenlaw, Dunse Road Greenlaw, probably the illegitimate and then adopted son of James Leitch. He returned as the first pharmacist in Greenlaw. He died in 1905 aged 61, leaving 4 sons and a daughter. His son David also trained as a pharmacist; his siblings Charles Blair, Matthew, James Findlay and Jessie McLeod all moved away from Greenlaw.3 pages or more106Diana Leitch 
David LeitchThe Berwickshire Leitchs Part 3A continuation of the Parts 1 and 2 of the Berwickshire Leitchs (Issues 105 and 106). Further investigating the possible older sons of James Leitch (1800-1880). Matthew was born in Fogo (b. 1851), moving to Greenlaw and then Clockmill, Duns with his parents, and then to High Street Langton marrying Elizabeth Calder and having 6 children. Later, he and brother David (the pharmacist) inherited the family home in Greenlaw, which they tried to let out. Matthew died in Longformacus, but his sons James and John continued as stone dykers, but James joined the Kings own Scottish Borderers and died in 1915 at Gallipoli. Son John stayed in Longformacus and his sons Matthew and Robert taking part in WW2. The tracing goes on trying to establish the history of Matthews older half brothers. The trail becomes complicated.2 pages or more107Diana Leitch 
David RitchieThe Black DwarfAn account of the life of David Ritchie, the "Black Dwarf" of Sir Walter Scott's novel of the same name An account of his life (1741 to 1811) in and around the Manor Valley including an account of his meeting with Sir Walter Scott and after death the removal of his corpse by the Resurrectionists.5 pages or more76Ronald Morrison 
David Robertson WilliamsonA Renton Family Mystery which starts in the parish of Hutton, BerwickshireFollowing the article on the Rentons in Issue 13, the author traces the Renton family back to his great-grandmother (Elizabeth Renton - born in Hutton - 1841-1920), who had an illegitimate son David Renton by a Scottish 'gentleman' (allegedly David Robertson Williamson (Colonel)). David married Ida Sandimans, and had 3 children including Edward Renton (1912-1975), the authors father. There is an account of the investigations into the validity of this family history.5 pages or more109Simon Renton 
David SetonLinks with old Peebles FamiliesA investigating search into old Peebles families.2 pages or more12Rena Stewart 
David WelshBorder names involved in the Radio Security Service during WW2An investigation into the radio listening activity by amateurs in the Borders before, during and after WW2. 5 were recognised by Bletchley Park for their services, including Mrs Ann Thomson (nee McDonald) who was also recognised by the government in July 2019 before she passed away in 2021. A list of local radio enthusiasts in the Borders between the 1930s and 60s are presented. Photographs included.4 pages or more111Bruce McCartney 
DavidsonA Davidson Family in TeviotheadA history of the family of Davidson, originally from Canonbie who settled in Teviothead.2 pages or more95Walter F Davidson Deidre McKenzie 
DavidsonThe Davidson Families of CanonbieReference to a History of the Clan Davidson with mention of families in Canonbie, Teviothead and Hawick.less than 1 page98 
DavidsonA note on Davidson genealogy in RoxburghshireFollow up from the article on the Davidson family in issue 95 plus references to two further volumes on Davidson family history.less than 1 page96Walter F Davidson and Deidre McKenzie 
DavidsonJames Davidson (alias Dandie Dinmont)An account of the life of James Davidson (1764-1820), born at Southdean who is recognised as being the 'father' of the breed of dogs known as Dandie Dinmonts.1 page or more93Marjorie McLaughlan 
DavidsonThomas Davidson (1838-1870), Scottish poetSome notes on the life of Thomas Davidson, poet born in Jedburgh.2 pages or more85Nick Hide 
DavidsonJerdan Family HistoryThe family history of the Jerdans, who they married, and where they lived in the Borders.2 pages or more34Fred Kennington 
DavidsonWho Was Lizzie Jardine ?The author's start on her family history - mainly ordinary working folk in the Borders.3 pages or more51Carol Trotter 
DavidsonEarly Notices of the GladstonesA detailed article on the early history of the Gladstone family.5 pages or more89Gregory Lauder-Frost 
DavidsonStrayTranscript of a memorial stone recorded by Manchester General Transcription Project.81 
DavidsonFriends of Hoar CottageAn account of Hoar Cottage, a shepherd's cottage on Exmoor in North Devon which has connections with shepherds from the Scottish Borders.1 page or more91Bette Baldwin 
DavidsonDandie Dinmont StatueSome notes on the Dandie Dinmont statue at The Haining Selkirk.less than 1 page94 
DavidsonBerwickshire Postal HistoryA look at Berwickshire postal history and postmarks and also at various letters of historical significance.3 pages or more95Keith Robertson 
DavidsonBorderers in the Victorian Marriage Registers (1853-1895)This is a list of marriages in issues 16,17 and 18. It is a list of Border counties as their place of birth, when the married in Victoria, Australia between 1853 and 1895.5 pages or more16Barbara Turner 
DaviesAn Unexpected HomecomingAn Englishman migrates to the Borders when Riddell House changes hands. He marries a local lass with links to Innerleithen.2 pages or more71David Rudram 
DaviesGeorge Fleming M.A.Article on George Fleming M.A., distinguished educationalist.1 page or more86Ian McGregor 
DavisA Borders Man in the American Civil WarA research for Borderers who fought in the American Civil War with particular reference to Thomas Affleck born in Galashiels.3 pages or more94Michael Hammerson 
DavisonDeath duty registerExtracts from the death duty registers (seen at the public record office, Chancery Lane, London). Relating to Wills proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury.3 pages or more4 
DawyckPeeblesshire Families and ClansThe history of a few Peeblesshire families, Tweedies, Naesmiths, Gledstanes, Veitches, and others. Some very interesting stories come from this chapter.3 pages or more33Malcolm Archibald 
De BolebeckHermitage - Grim Guardian of the BordersHistory of Hermitage castle and its occupants. Continued in issue 14.2 pages or more13Norrie McLeish 
De RuleBorder Tales and Trails, The Clan TurnbullReview of book 'Border Tales and Trails, the Clan Turnbull' by Kenneth Turnbull.1 page or more98Ronald Morrison 
De SoulisHermitage - Grim Guardian of the BordersHistory of Hermitage castle and its occupants. Continued in issue 14.2 pages or more13Norrie McLeish 
De SoulisElliot GatheringNotes on the Elliot Clan Gathering.less than 1 page95 
De VesciThe Aytons of AytonThe parish of Ayton from the Norman family De Vesci who changed their name to Ayton to a history of the village.2 pages or more17James Eaton 
DeansBrave BorderlandConnections between the Borders and the Canadian state of Ontario, some poetry, and 2 buses.3 pages or more63Fred Kennington 
DeardenEvery Post Card tells a storyAn article on the place of postcards in family history including a history of the postcard and the information which can be gleaned from them. The writer instances several examples of how postcards have enabled her to expand on her own family history research3 pages or more79Anne Golden 
DeardenA Family Church - St Cuthbert's Scottish Episcopal Church, HawickSome notes on the history of St Cuthbert's Scottish Episcopal Church, Hawick particularly the author's family connection. Principal names mentioned are Coltman, Ritson, Godfrey, FitzWalter, Dearden, Landles.3 pages or more75Anne Golden 
DearsdenAuld Edward Dearsden 1799-1875An account of the life of Edward Dearsden who was killed by the horse of Thomas Kennaway during the Hawick Common Riding, the family and in particular his great grandson William James Dearsden who originally had a cycle agent's shop in Hawick but who went on to develop a very successful photographic business and who during WW2 flew and worked with Barnes Wallis, the inventor of the bouncing bomb.3 pages or more81Anne Golden 
DeathCanadian Intimations in the "Hawick Advertiser" 1857 – 1863Deaths extracted from the "Hawick Advertiser" of people connected to the Borders, and other places in southern Scotland. Continued in issue 43.1 page or more40Marjorie Gavin 
DeathAustralian Intimations in Hawick AdvertiserBirths 1858-1897, Marriages 1854-1900, Deaths 1853-1862, in Australia of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.8 pages or more54Marjorie Gavin 
DeathMiscellaneous Intimations in Hawick Advertiser 1855-1900A transcription of death notices in the local newspaper. There are too many names to list them all. Only those with extended entries are indexed.10 pages or more69Marjorie Gavin 
DeathsAmerican Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Deaths 1879-1889Deaths in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.3 pages or more52Marjorie Gavin 
DeathsMore extracts from the Kelso MailSome death entries from the Kelso Mail recorded 29th. December 1803 to 16th. May 1804.2 pages or more81Marjorie Gavin 
DeathsMorebattle St Lawrence Church Death RegisterTranscription of the death register (1848-1862) from Morebattle St Lawrence Church.2 pages or more49Transcribed by Jean Sanderson 
DeathsDeath is for the LivingSecond part of the talk given to the Society on 15th September 2002.7 pages or more52Anne Gordon 
DeathsMore Extracts from the Kelso MailDeath notices published in the Kelso Mail 1805-1808.2 pages or more84Marjorie Gavin 
DeathsDeath is for the LivingThe first part of the talk given to the Society on 15th September 2002.7 pages or more51Anne Gordon 
DeathsAmerican Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Deaths 1890-1900Deaths in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.3 pages or more53Marjorie Gavin 
DeathsAmerican Intimations in Hawick Advertiser -Deaths 1857-1878Deaths in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.5 pages or more51Marjorie Gavin 
Debra McConkeyCousins MeetTwo distant cousins Esther Davies (the author) and Debra McConkey of Louisiana, USA, met up in 2017 and 2018, as result of the connections through membership of the Borders Family History Society. Also, the authors maiden name of Anderson brought up in Lilliesleaf, lead to the discovery of another cousin in Edinburgh (a new member Jim Dick from 2019) with roots from the Dick family in Lilliesleaf.less than 1 page107Esther Davies 
DeedsDuns Title DeedsA summary of the extensive property portfolio of the Watson family in Duns in the 18th and 19th centuries, recorded in a collection of 17 deeds, hand written, bound and indexed by solicitors in the Watson family. Adjoining proprietors are also recorded.less than 1 page108Ronald Morrison 
DelawareThe Miller Family of Hawick, Scotland and Delaware County, New YorkThis Miller family who emigrated from Hawick or Roberton-they set up a farm in the Catskill mountains of New York.2 pages or more34C. Raymond La Fever 
DeloraineWilliam Lorrain-Borders SchoolmasterDuring the last war attics were cleared of paper and, from an attic in Jedburgh there appeared a collection of papers concerning the Rector of Jedburgh Grammar School, William Lorrain.less than 1 page27Audrey Mitchell 
DenbieFamily History News - The Jardine Clan SocietyFormed in 1977. Came from France 1066, settled in Annandale; now, branches of the family world wide.2 pages or more3Editor 
DenholmA Denholm Family And My Border MemoriesA journey through time in Denholm. From Post office, Lord Minto and his new bride to preserves cooking on the range in Meg Purness' draper's shop.3 pages or more35Jean Kelly 
DenholmThe Life and Family of Dr. John Leyden, poet and orientalist from DenholmAn account of the life of Dr. John Leyden born in Denholm, poet and orientalist and friend of Sir Stamford Raffles; his travels in India, China and Java.6 pages or more76Marjorie A Gavin 
DenholmThe Leyden FamilyFrom USA, an article on the name Leyden with particular reference to Dr John Leyden.less than 1 page12Ronald Spencer 
DenholmThe Adamant McIntoshesAn account of the memorable and delayed journey of the barque "Adamant" from Gravesend, Kent to New Zealand in July 1875. Travellers included Thomas Sinclair McIntosh (1821-99 - Dunkeld, Perthshire, but possibly Lilliesleaf), who married Mary Murray (1821-1909) in Langholm, and had their 10 children in Denholm, several of which also sailed to New Zealand. Some children remained in the Borders, and in turn had children - they are listed as living in Galashiels, Southdean, Lindean, Eckford, with children. Henry Ker (joiner 24) and wife Janet of Roxburghshire also travelled on the Adamant in 1875, after their marriage in Glasgow a month earlier.2 pages or more109Editor 
DenholmBonfire Night in Denholm villageA description of the tradition of commemorating the warning fires (bale fires) lit at the threat of invasion by Saxons and Vikings, which is celebrated in Denholm on 5th November, without the addition of burning a guy. Denholm was close to the height of Cavers Tower, from which the Denholm population came.1 page or more103Enid Cruikshank 
DentResearching Family History across the BorderAn account by the author of the challenges and pitfalls of cross-border research.4 pages or more91Fred Kennington 
Dere Street Know your Parish--HounamThe history of Hounam.1 page or more16 
Devil's AcreForgotten Borderers--Andrew Walker (1808-1896)Andrew Walker, born Earlston, worked at Newton Don and moved eventually to Camden and started a Ragged School. He emigrated to Troy in New York and died there.less than 1 page30 
DewarDavid Reid Dewar - Another of War's VictimsThe story of David Reid Dewar, originally from Cumnock but who moved to Peebles before enlisting and being severely mentally affected by his experiences in the Great War and of his subsequent life when he was described as 'confused, incoherent and delusional'.2 pages or more89Margaret Ross 
DiaryDiary of James Alexander Sligh aged 18A description of a diary kept by a young bank clerk in 1876. Selected extracts are included.2 pages or more73 
DickWilliam Dick (1849 - 1932)Account of William Dick, a blacksmith in Fountainhall and his family4 pages or more63Margaret Dick 
DickBand of BrothersAn account of the First World War experiences of the Murdoch family, originally from Perthshire but who settled in Galashiels, their deaths and tragedies and the effect of the families back home.3 pages or more88Trevor Stewart 
DickFountainhall Smiddy 1793-1945Account of the Hislop / Dick family who worked in the smiddy (blacksmith's shop) for five generations.2 pages or more57Margaret Dick 
DickThe Days of Our Youth - Memories of MelroseThis article has been extracted from a much longer memoir that John Dick wrote when he retired around 1950. He was born in 1889, the second son of William Dick, an ironmonger in Melrose and his wife Isobella Lauder. He emigrated to Canada as a young man where he eventually became the Chief Cost Accountant for Sun Life Assurance Company. John served in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in World War I as a quarter-master sergeant. Although he was twice married he had no children.7 pages or more67John Dick 
DickDick Family papersNotes on papers and a booklet pertaining to the Dick family of Melrose.less than 1 page97 
DickinsA Hogarth Family TreeThere came into James Hogarth's possession a manuscript family tree covering seven or eight generations of the Hogarth family, also, where they came from.1 page or more27James Hogarth 
DicksonInnerleithen's All-BlackAn account by the author of how researching her Dickson line from Innerleithen, she traced an unknown descendant who had emigrated to New Zealand and played rugby for the 'All Blacks'.1 page or more84Esther Davies 
DicksonForgotten BorderersJames Grieve and his interesting contribution to the lowly apple.1 page or more28Jean M. Smith 
DicksonScott and Dickson - two blacksmith families in EarlstonAn account by the author seeking to establish his ancestry from the Scott and Dickson families, blacksmiths in Earlston1 page or more94Donald Straughan 
DicksonA Scots SagaBook review. Author: Sylvia Robinson. A historical fiction description of 7 generations of women in the authors family between 1720 and 2012, starting in Hassendeanburn, near Hawick. Links to the Dicksons and Turnbullsless than 1 page109Sylvia Robinson 
DicksonBorder Marriages Boon for "Priests" and Bane for SearchersThe rise and fall of the "Irregular Marriages" From Gretna to Lamberton.4 pages or more30Northumberland and Durham History Soc. 
DicksonNorth Dumfries, OntarioNorth Dumfries, Ontario - how John Clark set up and built a settlement.1 page or more31Mr G. Clark 
DicksonKnow Your Parish - EdnamHistory of the parish of Ednam and some inhabitants.1 page or more24Audrey Mitchell 
DicksonSusanna Pringle's Birthday bookThis Pringle tale goes from Browndeanlaw to Yetholm, London, New Brunswick and beyond-very interesting.4 pages or more16Maxine Flaherty 
DicksonEscape from DingletonSome of the inmates of Dingleton Asylum, Melrose tried to escape. A few entries from the Register of escapes are listed here.3 pages or more74Peter Munro 
DicksonOld Town Dairy, GalashielsA history of the Old Town Dairy in Galashiels and the Anderson family.1 page or more98Marjorie McLauchlan 
DicksonCousin Fred from HawickProblems tracing the history of a Dickson family who had lived in the Lauder area from the 17th century,3 pages or more65Jim Dickson 
DicksonBroughton Free Church RecordsInformation on the book 'Broughton Free Kirk and Thereabouts 1842-1943' compiled by the Rev David Marshall Forrester in 1943.less than 1 page97 
DicksonRecording the Jardines - A one-name study17 years of research of the Jardine Clan Society. A history of the Clan and the worldwide story of the Jardines.4 pages or more27Violet Jardine 
DicksonThe Scots in PolandThe story of Scottish emigration to Poland as merchant's, engineers and farm managers. The parents of the author's mother came back to Scotland at the beginning of the 20th century.4 pages or more69Mona K. McLeod 
DicksonThe DicksonsNotes on various Dicksons.1 page or more24Audrey Mitchell 
DicksonMore Extracts from the Kelso Mail 1804Miscellaneous Extracts from the Kelso Mail of 1804.87 
DicksonLamberton TollSome notes on the history of Lamberton Toll and irregular marriages with particular reference to the Dixon (Dickson) family who resided there.2 pages or more85Jennifer Dunlop 
DicksonHeatheryettFurther notes on the C.D. containing a transcript of the Monumental Inscriptions in Heatheryett Cemetery and a note of the most common surnames.less than 1 page98 
DicksonSoup Kitchen at Dunse 1832An account of the outbreak of cholera in 1832 and minutes of the Dunse Committee of Health setting up soup kitchens with names of those to whom vouchers were issued.3 pages or more87Ronald Morrison 
DicksonBirthplace EdnamAn account of some of the famous people born in the Parish of Ednam.2 pages or more87 
DietAspects of Borders Life in the early 1840sPart 1 of a talk given to the Society on 19th September 1999. Discusses the Report of the Royal Commission on the Poor Law (Scotland), diet, and prices. Continued in issue 45.4 pages or more44Peter Munro 
DimmaThe Dimma and Dickson Families of the Borders Region, ScotlandThe Dimma family from Eckford, who they married, and where they settled in Ontario. This is a well researched article into a old Border family.2 pages or more37Thomas Dimma Minster 
DingletonNational Health Service - 70th. Anniversary ExhibitionNotes on a display mounted by the Society to mark the 70th. anniversary of the foundation of the National Health Service.less than 1 page97 
DingletonDingleton Hospital, MelroseSome notes on Dingleton Hospital, Melrose and how to access information of those having a connection.1 page or more87 
DinlabyreAndrew OliverStory of the life of Andrew Oliver, blacksmith and farmer at Allerton. He emigrated to Ireland, married Jane Hunter, but returned to Berwickshire after her death. He married Alison Purves. He died 1938 and was buried at Edrom.less than 1 page100Margaret Dick 
DinwoodieAn Unusual Way Of Recording Family TreesThis is about a gravestone in the burial ground of Sweetheart Abbey, Dumfries-shire which has a drawn family tree of the Jardine family. The article shows a picture of the gravestone.1 page or more66Colin McInnes 
Discharge RecordsBerwickshire Fencible CavalryDetails of discharge records of the Berwickshire Cavalry during the Napoleonic Wars. Following the Napoleonic Wars (1814-1835) which may be of interest to those researching their ancestors. An interesting mix of Bordermen and those from south of the Border. These records are from the National Archives at Kew.1 page or more84 
DispensaryKelso Dispensary and Castleton Poor Law RecordsSome notes by the author on his publication on C.D. of Poor Law records instancing some of the information available and mentioning various diseases mentioned1 page or more75Peter Munro 
DisruptionRev. Dr. John Brown, LangtonNotes and background information on the Rev. John Brown, minister at Langton and his son Thomas Brown author of 'Annals of the Disruption'.less than 1 page98 
DisruptionBroughton Free Church RecordsInformation on the book 'Broughton Free Kirk and Thereabouts 1842-1943' compiled by the Rev David Marshall Forrester in 1943.less than 1 page97 
DixonBerwick 900 PublicationAn account of a publication by the Berwick 900 Project describing 90 key characters and events over nine centuries including family histories.less than 1 page93Peter Munro 
DixonLamberton TollSome notes on the history of Lamberton Toll and irregular marriages with particular reference to the Dixon (Dickson) family who resided there.2 pages or more85Jennifer Dunlop 
DixonFame/Infamy/Riches - a history of the Greig familyAbout the Greigs of Manchester and Oldham, originally from Ayton and Earlston.4 pages or more62Jim Greig 
DNAFrom the Scottish Borders to South AustraliaAn account of the lives of William Oliver his wife Elizabeth Turnbull who were married at Jedburgh in1833 who emigrated to South Australia, their family and subsequent life, Contains much genealogy and notes on the Oliver DNA project.5 pages or more78Ruth Oliver 
DNADNA and Family HistoryA short article on DNA and its value in family history.1 page or more80Mary Graham 
DNATurnbull Origin StoriesThe author describes the CAN project hosted with FTDNA with over 250 members. The contributions and work so far appears to have established the Turnbull branch in the tree of mankind goes back about 450 years to a common ancestor that may have been based in Jedburgh. The Trimbles have origins in Ulster, but also clearly align with the Turnbulls, so may simply be a spelling variation. There are also the Bulls (descendants of John Bull (b.1754 Virginia, USA. This has flagged many potential surnames in this group. To try and find the Turnbull origins, any Turnbulls and Trimbles who did not emigrate are invited to join the project.1 page or more110Fiona Turnbull 
DNAUpdate to 'Bringing science to genealogy'An update on a DNA project that was first described in Volume 67, pages 1 -4 June 2008.4 pages or more72Lorna Henderson 
DNADNA Testing for Genealogists - A PrimerA description of the use of DNA testing and the strengths of the use of the Autosomal test to extend knowledge to 4th cousins registered in the system. Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) testing is briefly described, plus Y-DNA. The author has used these tests to successfully trace the birth of his great great grandparents, and uncovered links to 4 different family lines.3 pages or more103George Ferguson 
DNADiscover New Ancestors?A brief insight into the reasons to request a DNA test to try and answer questions of family history. The family in question relates to Bill Stewart, John Skene, Oswald Skene and wife Elizabeth Penman, James Stewart and Mary Cunningham, and James Liddle and Margaret Purves.less than 1 page102Bill Stewart 
DNABringing Science to Genealogy - DNA TestingHave you got a family rumour of relationships between families that you cannot prove ? Perhaps you’re curious whether or not you’ve some undiscovered relations out there somewhere in the world, or a brick wall that stubbornly refuses to budge. Then possibly you should consider DNA testing. The author set up three surname DNA projects for Sinton, Fairbairn and Runciman.2 pages or more67Lorna Henderson 
DNABeattiesLangholm Archive Centre is looking for Beattie volunteers to take part in a DNA project. Participation is completely free and available to all male Beatties not immediately related who can provide a little family tree information and full results will be made available.less than 1 page67Bruce McCartney 
DNAClan Dunbar DNA AppealAn appeal for men with the surname Dunbar for Y-DNA testing.less than 1 page111Debra Dunbar Nowell 
DNAPringles of StichillAn account of how DNA was used to determine the succession to the Barony of Stichill.less than 1 page92 
DNADNA UpdateA review of the DNA results of the author. He describes the limitations of the system, but summarises the positive outcomes.less than 1 page103Bill Stewart 
DNADNA Records for GenealogyObtaining the genetic records for your paternal line is important for identification of your cousins and ancestors who share your recent paternal line descent with you.1 page or more60 
DNAHarvey Settlers ReunionThis was the evening address to the reunion, about why they were in the Borders and Northumberland, and about the author's Australian cousins.3 pages or more66Ian Herbert 
DobsonSelkirk Migrants 1850--1865A list of emigrants from Selkirk to various parts home and abroad, from the diary of the minister of Selkirk Parish Kirk.2 pages or more9Alison Scott 
DobsonRev. Robert Douglas, 1747-1820 The father of GalashielsThe Rev. Robert Douglas, minister of Galashiels, 1747-1820, was a man of great ability and served his parishioners so well he was called "The Father of Galashiels".2 pages or more37Donald Whyte 
DobsonMinute Book of the Cordiners of Selkirk 1785 to 1835Some background on the Guild of the Cordiners (Souters) of Selkirk following the donation by Dave Anderson of a transcription of their records.2 pages or more91 
DoctorsWorld War 1 Medical RecordsHow to access information on doctors and other medical staff who served during World War 1 and what information might be available.1 page or more84Peter Munro 
DoctorsLetters of the Andersons of SelkirkGrateful acknowledgement to Tim Anderson of a transcript of letters of the Andersons of Selkirk, soldiers, surgeons and explorers (1804-1820) with particular reference to Mungo Park and his trip to Africa.1 page or more91 
DoctorsA Border Lady of the Old SchoolInterview with Mrs Jane Henderson Thomson Bell aged 83 in 1910 about her life. Written in Scots.4 pages or more20 
DoddingtonBowmakers and Currys in the new worldThe history of the Bowmakers and Currys before and after they emigrated to the New World.1 page or more10Norman Bowmaker 
Doddington MoorA Balloon Visits the BordersHistory of hot-air ballooning over Scotland and the Borders from 17851 page or more100Mike Chandler 
DoddsNames of Soldiers and others who died in India mainly between 1930-36A list of names and their regiments, and where buried.1 page or more30Mr R. McAdam 
DoddsJerdan Family HistoryThe family history of the Jerdans, who they married, and where they lived in the Borders.2 pages or more34Fred Kennington 
DoddsBorderers in the Victorian Marriage Registers (1853-1895)This is a list of marriages in issues 16,17 and 18. It is a list of Border counties as their place of birth, when the married in Victoria, Australia between 1853 and 1895.5 pages or more16Barbara Turner 
DodsThe Berwick SensationThis story would make a very good murder mystery, the research that has gone into this story would be long and time consuming. For anyone interested in Berwick history you should read it.3 pages or more35F. L. Kennington 
DogsManure Menu and Canine GenealogyA brief description from the late 1800s of the manures and feeding stuffs available from the West Nisbet Farm rented by Robert Ewing (grandfather of Vice Admiral Sir Alastair Ewing - previously mentioned in Issues 106 and 107). In addition are copies of advertisements for a greyhound or whippet being available for stud from the farm.1 page or more108Editor 
DoitsSaving, Spending and Family HistoryIn his follow up article on "Granny's Bawbees and Other Coins" the writer considers different forms of currency which circuited in Scotland including doits or dytes and rex dollars. He goes on to outline the not inconsiderable role played by Scottish banks in the development of the current banking system including such things as the invention of the first overdraft, the first retail bank branch, the world's first coloured bank note and the first mobile bank.5 pages or more79Peter Munro 
DollarGranny's Bawbees and other CoinsAn account of the currency of Scotland from Roman times to 1603 explaining coins such as ryals, dollars, merks, groats, bawbees, bodles and turners.6 pages or more77Peter Munro 
DollarSaving, Spending and Family HistoryIn his follow up article on "Granny's Bawbees and Other Coins" the writer considers different forms of currency which circuited in Scotland including doits or dytes and rex dollars. He goes on to outline the not inconsiderable role played by Scottish banks in the development of the current banking system including such things as the invention of the first overdraft, the first retail bank branch, the world's first coloured bank note and the first mobile bank.5 pages or more79Peter Munro 
DolphinstonThe Ainslies--Some notesThe name Ainslie, from 1066 onwards, a full and detailed family history.1 page or more8Violet Jardine 
DonForgotten Borderers--Andrew Walker (1808-1896)Andrew Walker, born Earlston, worked at Newton Don and moved eventually to Camden and started a Ragged School. He emigrated to Troy in New York and died there.less than 1 page30 
DonaldsonRentons in the Hutton Old Parish RegisterList of Entries.2 pages or more13Norrie McLeish 
DonaldsonRentons in the Hutton Old Parish RegisterFor anyone with a Renton in the family this is very interesting with full name, where, and the date they were born, and more.2 pages or more10Norrie McLeish 
DonaldsonBlind Jamie DonaldsonAccount of James Donaldson, whose tombstone is in Melrose Abbey churchyard.1 page or more47Margaret Lawson 
DonaldsonPte John Donaldson ScottAn investigation into the life of John Donaldson Scott, killed in France in 1914.2 pages or more97John Simpson Barton 
DonaldsonKennington/Cowe Family HistoryThe story of the family's arrival in Berwickshire and their life there until they departed to Canada.9 pages or more70Fred Kennington 
DoorpoolA Border Tragedy - Hawick 900, Court of Session and Civil RecordsAn article on cases of Breach of Promise.5 pages or more86Norrie McLeish 
DoorpoolPromises PromisesReview of a book 'Promises Promises' written by Norrie McLeish on cases of breach of promise.less than 1 page99Ronald Morrison 
DougalJohn Whillis Exhibition, EyemouthSome notes on the John Whillis Exhibition, Eyemouth and the associated exhibition on sailing ships connected including the 'Cutty Sark'.1 page or more91 
DougalWomen of GunsgreenAn account of an exhibition entitled 'Women of Gunsgreen' with information on women who resided at or had connections with Gunsgreen House in Eyemouth.1 page or more85Ronald Morrison 
DouglasCovenanting Grave, TweedsmuirNotes on the grave in Tweedsmuir, of the Covenanter, Thomas Hunter.less than 1 page98 
DouglasGalashiels and some of its familiesTalk given to the society by Mr. Ian Miller, President of the Old Gala Club. Gala indeed goes back along way perhaps even to 7000 B.C. It covers the history up to the 19th Century.3 pages or more31Ian Miller 
DouglasRobert Lauder of that IlkThis is the story of the background and demise of Robert Lauder of that ilk (d.1598), one of the last to be recorded with that appellation.3 pages or more29G.M.S. Lauder-Frost 
DouglasThe Power of the Family History CommunityAn account of a successful attempt to return war medals belonging to an Andrew Colville born in Galashiels to his family (now in New Zealand).2 pages or more90 
DouglasNew Collections at the Heritage HubCounty council records, diaries and estate papers were identified amongst the backlog of uncatalogued material at the Scottish Borders Archive.4 pages or more69Juline Baird 
DouglasMore Extracts from the Kelso Mail 1804Miscellaneous Extracts from the Kelso Mail of 1804.87 
DouglasCavers & DistrictTalk given in February 2007 about the history of the kirk and parish of Cavers, and its links with Melrose, St Cuthbert, and other famous people.6 pages or more64Jean Muir 
DouglasPresbyterian Migration into NorthumberlandThis is a list of names from the Communion Rolls of some Presbyterian churches in Northumberland. This is in more than one Magazine.2 pages or more19Don Mason 
DouglasLetters of Slains 1569 - A family puzzleAn intriguing tale of death and complaint in 1569.2 pages or more12Jean Smithers 
DouglasDouglas of Springwood ParkThe name Douglas would run fear into many Englishmen. This distinguished Border family and its history.3 pages or more31Donald Whyte 
DouglasNotes on the Early History of the Kidston family in ScotlandAn account of notes on the history of the Kidston family in Scotland as submitted by Robert D Davis.less than 1 page88 
DouglasLowland Scots in PrussiaAbsorbing account of Scots mainly in Danzig and Konigsberg from 15th to 17th centuries. A lot of names recorded.5 pages or more45G.M.S.Lauder-Frost 
DouglasRev. Robert Douglas, 1747-1820 The father of GalashielsThe Rev. Robert Douglas, minister of Galashiels, 1747-1820, was a man of great ability and served his parishioners so well he was called "The Father of Galashiels".2 pages or more37Donald Whyte 
DouglasFlowers of the Forest: Borderers who fell at FloddenNames of the Borderers who died at the battle of Flodden, 1514.2 pages or more26Andrew Cockburn 
DouglasThe Monteath MausoleumAn account of the history of the Monteath Mausoleum near St Boswells and moves to conserve.4 pages or more87John D Wood/ David Freeman 
DouglasMargaret Douglas, an Ordinary Hawick Woman?An account of the life of Margaret Douglas and her family and their lives in late 19th. and early 20th. century Hawick.3 pages or more98Kathryn Holloway 
DouglasThe Homes of Paxton HouseA fascinating piece of Borders family history came to light when a 200 year-old Berwickshire mansion was gifted to the nation. Along with the history of the family of Home's. Love is a wondrous thing !2 pages or more11Violet Jardine 
DouglasThe Kirk Yetholm GypsiesIf you are connected to Yetholm, this is a must for you, it covers the gypsies from Persia right through to being settled in Kirk Yetholm. It is in two parts: issue 31 and 32.4 pages or more31A. V. Tokley 
DouglasThe Perils of Secondary SourcesThe writer looks at the dangers to research from not checking primary sources quoting examples and showing how mistakes can arise.3 pages or more97Gregory Lauder-Frost 
DouglasEarly Notices of the GladstonesA detailed article on the early history of the Gladstone family.5 pages or more89Gregory Lauder-Frost 
DouglasPringlesA letter regarding the Pringles of Overhaugh Street, Galashiels and a Captain George Sharp Pringle, with response and follow-up.2 pages or more87Alexander Watson/ Liz McGregor 
DouglasFamily History in "The Gladstaines Bible"This is the very old history of the Gladstains in the Hawick area in and around 1645 through to 1850 . Few families can go back that far with as much confidence in the manuscript as this one.3 pages or more27Michael Robson 
Douglas HamiltonDouglas of Springwood ParkThe name Douglas would run fear into many Englishmen. This distinguished Border family and its history.3 pages or more31Donald Whyte 
Douglas-HumeSwinton Memorial InscriptionsA mention of the transcription of the Memorial Inscriptions at Swinton Churchyard recently carried out by Coldstream History Society and developments at Lennel Churchyard.less than 1 page94 
Down LawThe Barons FollyThe Barons Folly at Lilliards Edge. Built by Sir John Rutherford of Edgerston. He was a Russian Baron. It was as a banker he first made his mark and connections with the Russian navy, he made his fortune.2 pages or more38John D. Wood 
DownieWorld War 1 ExhibitionAn account of an exhibition staged by the Society to mark the centenary of the outbreak of World War 1.1 page or more86 
DoyleSarah Ellen DoyleAn account of research carried out by the Society following the handing in of a portrait to a Charity Shop.less than 1 page95Davina Smart 
Dr BinnieEcclesiastical Education in Berwickshire What the records have to tellEcclesiastical education of Berwickshire and where to find useful information2 pages or more38Dr Charles Hoy 
Dr Elsie InglisBessie Dora Bowhill, a wartime nurseAn account of the life of Bessie Dora Bowhill born Bunkle and Preston, Berwickshire who became, a nurse and worked in South Africa during the Boer War - her further experience during the First World War working with Dr Elsie Inglis in Serbia.2 pages or more85 
DrumelzierFinlaysons of Goseland Farm, KilbunchoA journey tracing the author's links to the Finlaysons of Goseland Farm Kilbuncho, Peeblesshire.2 pages or more97Susan Brownjohn 
DrumelzierGrandpa Johnston's ReminiscencesA consolidated reflection of the account of his heritage and the recollections by James Johnston(e) (1825-1902) a blacksmith born in Tweedsmuir, and who died in Edinburgh. He traced is family back to the 17th century, with many forefathers buried in Drumelzier, with most men working as smiths in Tweedsmuir. James was sent to school 2 miles away in Tweedsmuir, with peat the primary fuel. The Crook Inn was the main posting and coaching stop between Edinburgh and Dumfries. There are tales of problems with the post in bad weather, and of the families running the Crook Inn. The Johnston family moved to Eddleston in 1838 with stories about the journey and the celebrations of the coronation of Queen Victoria. James moved to the school in Eddleston, with a very strict approach compared to Tweedsmuir. The family had to relocate to Macbiehill as the leaseholder re-took possession of the smiddy. Linton was the next location, and then training in Edinburgh as a veterinarian. In the late 1800s many of the family, including James's wife, son and daughter died from different afflictions. Based on transcripts sent to the Editor by Kath Baines.6 pages or more107Editor 
DrumelzierDrumelzier SmithsA reaction to the article 'Grandpa Johnston's Reminiscences' Issue 107, and the connection to blacksmiths, Drumelzier and Crookhaugh. The author x6 great grandfather John Findlayson was a blacksmith in Drumelzier, and the history of this family is summarised.less than 1 page108Susan Brownjohn 
DrumelzierGravestone PhotosA note on a facility provided by the Society to photograph individual gravestones, a report on one such request for a photograph of a stone to the Rev. Gilmour Neil in Drumelzier and a note on his experiences in World War 1 and how he sought to find " a little Parish, a thousand miles from anywhere".1 page or more81Ronald Morrison 
DrumelzierFourth Cousins MeetA brief update on the story "Finlaysons of Goseland Farm Kilbucho" Issue 96 June 2018 p. 14. The Sandilands family are seen to have roots with the Finlaysons near Drumelzier. The meeting with the Canadian 4th cousin.less than 1 page111Sue Brownjohn 
DrumelzierPeeblesshire Families and ClansThe history of a few Peeblesshire families, Tweedies, Naesmiths, Gledstanes, Veitches, and others. Some very interesting stories come from this chapter.3 pages or more33Malcolm Archibald 
DrumelzierBroughton Free Church RecordsInformation on the book 'Broughton Free Kirk and Thereabouts 1842-1943' compiled by the Rev David Marshall Forrester in 1943.less than 1 page97 
Drumelzier CastleThe Wild BunchHistory of the Tweedie clan. Includes line drawings of ruins of Tinnies and Drumelzier castles.4 pages or more24Norrie McLeish 
Drumlanrig’s TowerScottish Borders Council Archives - Hawick Heritage HubInformation about the new ‘state of the art’ Council archives due to open in May 2007.2 pages or more63Rachel Hosker 
DrummondA Six Year Family History InvestigationAbsorbing account of James Drummond, botanist, born at Hawthornden (near Lasswade), and Thomas Drummond (also a botanist).5 pages or more23Andrew Brown 
DrummondThe mole catchers of LilliesleafThe story of a mole and rabbit catcher in the Lilliesleaf area.1 page or more18Mrs S.J. Hodgkinson 
DryburghMy dig into the pastPeeblesshire family and from other parts of the Borders, an interesting tale. Also history of various bridges over the Tweed.3 pages or more34A. Turner 
DrydenNorth Dumfries, OntarioNorth Dumfries, Ontario - how John Clark set up and built a settlement.1 page or more31Mr G. Clark 
DrygrangeThe adventures of Ronald Toops in the BordersThe author tells of a visit to the Borders and how he obtained much information on his family.4 pages or more99Ronald Toops 
DrymenRev. Dr. John Brown, LangtonNotes and background information on the Rev. John Brown, minister at Langton and his son Thomas Brown author of 'Annals of the Disruption'.less than 1 page98 
DuffesHistory in the GraveyardBody snatching in the Borders and how it was fought.less than 1 page10Violet Jardine 
Duke of ArgyleThe LanglandsHow a family can be traced with the help of a family Bible3 pages or more36Mrs Prue Langlands 
DumfriesA light-hearted tale--EpitaphsWe will never know what is written on our headstone, this article it gives you some ideas.1 page or more31Ian Abernethy 
DummaThe Dumma Family of KelsoJames Dumma, born 1790, in Kelso; Helen Hay, and their descendants, many of whom went to England, USA, and Canada.2 pages or more48Shirley Dumma 
DunbarWisdom lingers: Adventures of an ex-officerFrom 1908 the Territorial movement through the First World War.3 pages or more18Stanly Gordon Ayer 
DunbarEyemouth MuseumNotes of an exhibition in Eyemouth Museum about John Whillis.less than 1 page90 
DunbarJohn Whillis Exhibition, EyemouthSome notes on the John Whillis Exhibition, Eyemouth and the associated exhibition on sailing ships connected including the 'Cutty Sark'.1 page or more91 
DunbarThe Banker's RevengeThe rise and fall of a bank in East Lothian.less than 1 page10A. W. Kerr 
DunbarColonel Walter Scott (pre 1613-1650) of Hartwoodburn, SelkirkshireAn enquiry to discover more on Colonel Walter Scott of Hartwoodburn who was a member of the Scottish parliament and who was killed at the Battle of Dunbar in 1650 - also of his Dutch wife.4 pages or more91Vincent Tickner 
DunbarClan Dunbar DNA AppealAn appeal for men with the surname Dunbar for Y-DNA testing.less than 1 page111Debra Dunbar Nowell 
DunbarEcclesiastical Education in Berwickshire What the records have to tellEcclesiastical education of Berwickshire and where to find useful information2 pages or more38Dr Charles Hoy 
DunbarThe Ayton BardThis is in issues 16 and 17. Robert Mennon was a well known Borders bard and contributed to many Scottish weeklies.5 pages or more16A. Michael Mennim 
DuncanMarth’s Marmalade and Diet LoafSome letters which brought life to the bare bones of the author's family tree.2 pages or more56Marjorie Dybeck 
DuncanJames Watson (Author and Historian of Jedburgh Abbey)Account of the life of James Watson, weaver, grocer, poet and writer of Jedburgh, the author's great grandfather, his descendants, and emigration to USA and Canada.10 pages or more68Rachel (Thomson) Falldien 
DuncanEdnam and Captain CookA Cleveland lady spent time and effort tracing Captain Cook. Herein lies the Ednam Connectionless than 1 page25John Newlands 
DuncanCaptain Cook's Border BackgroundThe history of Captain James Cook and the Ednam connection.1 page or more6Dr Jim Trainer 
DuncanJames Thomson, Capt. James Cook R.N., Ednam and ClevelandThe connection of Rev. James Thomson and Capt. Cook with the village of Ednam.1 page or more27P. D. Thomson 
DuncanBirthplace EdnamAn account of some of the famous people born in the Parish of Ednam.2 pages or more87 
DundeeSon of a Reluctant Immigrant - Book reviewReview of a book received by BFHS by Leon Zawadzk, born in Chirnside and son of a Polish soldier who had been captured by the Russians in 1939, but escaped to Britain and stationed in Dundee.less than 1 page101Ronald Morrison 
DunglassLady Helen Hall of DunglassA review of the book 'Lady Helen Hall of Dunglass'; by Sally Wilson.2 pages or more86Editor 
DunkeldThe Adamant McIntoshesAn account of the memorable and delayed journey of the barque "Adamant" from Gravesend, Kent to New Zealand in July 1875. Travellers included Thomas Sinclair McIntosh (1821-99 - Dunkeld, Perthshire, but possibly Lilliesleaf), who married Mary Murray (1821-1909) in Langholm, and had their 10 children in Denholm, several of which also sailed to New Zealand. Some children remained in the Borders, and in turn had children - they are listed as living in Galashiels, Southdean, Lindean, Eckford, with children. Henry Ker (joiner 24) and wife Janet of Roxburghshire also travelled on the Adamant in 1875, after their marriage in Glasgow a month earlier.2 pages or more109Editor 
DunlopA Branch of the Johnston ClanReview of a book received by BFHS on the history of the Johnston clan, plus family tree. Also describing life in the 1700s. They emigrated to Australia in 1817. Other Border families mentioned in the tree - Bogue, Darling, Edgar, Fairbairn, Dunlop, Logan, McWatt, Robson, Rutherford, Trotter.less than 1 page100Ronald Morrison 
DunnFrom Cowal to the Borders. Internal migration of the Whyte FamilyThe Agricultural migration of workers and the history of the Whyte Family.2 pages or more7Donald Whyte 
DunnonFrom Cowal to the Borders. Internal migration of the Whyte FamilyThe Agricultural migration of workers and the history of the Whyte Family.2 pages or more7Donald Whyte 
DunoonCousin Fred from HawickProblems tracing the history of a Dickson family who had lived in the Lauder area from the 17th century,3 pages or more65Jim Dickson 
DunoonThe Search for Catharine GilmourA summary of the research on Catharine Gilmour the (youngest of 3 illegitimate girls) daughter of Walter Little Gilmour of Liberton and Craigmillar b.1803, and Barbara Fraser b.1778. She was sent into the care of a shoemaker in Earlston, but her father died and her appointed legal guardian was Hugh Watson of Torsonce, as by then Walter had a legitimate male heir also named Walter, who's estate funded the girls welfare. The research also revealed history of the Newall family descendants of Robert Hogg Hawick, evidenced family in the Stow, Dryburgh and Lauder areas. Catharine ended up in Edinburgh marrying James Miller, and having a daughter Barbara, and later moving to Glasgow, and then Dunoon by 1859. Barbara moved back east to Dalkeith in the 1860s.2 pages or more102Alison Macdonald 
DunsGlass SlidesSome information on a large collection of glass slides containing images taken in the 1940s to 1960s by Leslie Chappell photographer Duns, mostly relating to the town1 page or more75Ronald Morrison 
DunsCadwallader ColdenSome notes on the life of Cawallader Colden, born in Duns who went on to become the last Colonial Governor of New York State and whose image was burnt in effigy by the mob.1 page or more78Ronald Morrison 
DunsBorder MurdersThis is a stroll around the Borders looking into, with some depth, the murders in the 1800s.2 pages or more32Norrie McLeish 
DunsWho am IHistory of the Cockburns who all came from Duns parish. It also looks into the history of Edinshall Broch.1 page or more37Andrew Cockburn 
DunsBerwickshire Postal HistoryA look at Berwickshire postal history and postmarks and also at various letters of historical significance.3 pages or more95Keith Robertson 
DunsDunse Mystery PhotoA request to identify the people in a postcard taken in Duns(e). Thought to be prior to 1882.less than 1 page103Editor 
DunsSoup Kitchen at Dunse 1832An account of the outbreak of cholera in 1832 and minutes of the Dunse Committee of Health setting up soup kitchens with names of those to whom vouchers were issued.3 pages or more87Ronald Morrison 
DunsExtracts from Dunse Barony RecordsExtracts from the author's book, Dunse Barony Records, in the 1760s.2 pages or more68Ronald Morrison 
DunsThe Berwickshire Leitchs Part 1Research into the ancestors of the author's husband David Leitch. Two groups of the Leitch families were revealed - 1 from Glasgow and Argyll area and a group from the Borders, with the family original home in Hume in the 1700s. Duns, Stichill, Makerstoun, Clockmill, Haddington, Greenlaw and Gavinton have all emerged as places where the Leitch family has lived.3 pages or more105Diana Leitch 
DunsBradshaw's Railway GuideA note on Bradshaw's Railway Guide and what might be available - some snippets from the entry for Duns.less than 1 page78Ronald Morrison 
DunsEdrom and Preston Road, Duns burialsReport of a donation to the Society of copy records relating to burials at Edrom Churchyard and Preston Road, Duns Churchyard.less than 1 page96 
DunsJohn Duns ScotusA mention of events to commemorate the 750th. Anniversary of the birth of John Duns Scotus, genealogy research and the seeking of a possible DNA connection.1 page or more89Ronald Morrison 
DunsSt.Boswells to Berwick Railway via DunsSome paragraphs on a book 'St Boswells to Berwick via Duns' which traces the history of this railway line.less than 1 page83 
DunsDuns Properties and FamiliesBook review. Author: David McLean. Histories of 3 further properties in Duns. 1. The Hermitage on Station Road - built 1840 - previously families Stewart/Stuart and Ferguson - nursing home - and now in private hands again. 2. Duns Auction Mart - opened 1877 - main family connection - Swan. 3. Fenton Lodge (previously Kilmeny) - 1890s designed by local architect George Fortune (also known for local churches - especially new church at Cranshaws - related families Fensons and Robsons. Digital copies available. See also Issue 106.less than 1 page107Ronald Morrison 
DunsSouthfield House and The KnollBook review. Author: David McLean. Histories of 2 properties in Duns. Southfield House (now Southfield Community Centre) - Robson family, and The Knoll (now The Knoll Medical Centre) - Wilson family. Digital copies available.less than 1 page106Ronald Morrison 
DunsHunters of DunsDetailed article on the history of the Hunter family of Duns and their involvement in the American War of Independence.3 pages or more94David J Wesley 
DunsThe Soldiers RememberReport on launch of the book 'The Soldiers Remember' being of memories recorded by wounded soldiers during WW1 as they recovered at Southfield Military Hospital, Duns.less than 1 page97 
DunsDuns, Burgh on the Merse and Surrounding VillagesReview of the book Dunse Burgh on the Merse with the Surrounding Villages' by James Denham.1 page or more91 
DunsDuns 700A summary of the origin of the 700th anniversary of the granting of a Charter to Randolph, Earl of Moray, of the lands of Duns, by his uncle King Robert the Bruce. Randolph initiated the building of Duns Castle and effectively giving rise to the town. It is acknowledged the Iron Age fort (before 1320), and the Franciscan scholar Duns Scotus pre-date this. The Duns 700 coincides with the 200th anniversary of the Town Hal (now demolished). Preston Road Monumental Inscriptions, 1821 population list, militia lists, Church of Scotland and Duns Kirk communicants, plus custody records will be available.1 page or more102Ronald Morrison 
DunsMurder Most FoulThe story of a murderer John Newbigging (born Duns 1871) who married Margaret White from Eyemouth. He killed his wife and 4 children in Lanark Lodge in Duns assessed as due to 'homicidal mania'.1 page or more103Ronald Morrison 
DunsDuns Title DeedsA summary of the extensive property portfolio of the Watson family in Duns in the 18th and 19th centuries, recorded in a collection of 17 deeds, hand written, bound and indexed by solicitors in the Watson family. Adjoining proprietors are also recorded.less than 1 page108Ronald Morrison 
DunsThe Ainslies--Some notesThe name Ainslie, from 1066 onwards, a full and detailed family history.1 page or more8Violet Jardine 
DunsDuns Properties and FamiliesBook review. Author: David McLean. History of 1 further property in Duns. A description of Wellnage, a grand early 19th century house, and 2 families that resided there (the Peats, the original owners, and their successors, the Wilsons). Digital copy available. See also Issue 106 and Issue 107 for other properties.less than 1 page109Ronald Morrison 
DunsCockburns face to faceCockburns and their likeness seems to have been the great asset of this family. From 1650 onwards this family have a interesting history.2 pages or more10Anne Cockburn 
DunsDuns AssociationsA detail of different Associations and Societies in Duns with dates of incorporation.less than 1 page95 
DunsLongformacusA cautionary tale from 1871 and some extracts from the school log book,2 pages or more73 
DunsDuns Auxiliary UnitFurther information on the Duns Auxiliary Unit.1 page or more88 
Duns Auction MartDuns Properties and FamiliesBook review. Author: David McLean. Histories of 3 further properties in Duns. 1. The Hermitage on Station Road - built 1840 - previously families Stewart/Stuart and Ferguson - nursing home - and now in private hands again. 2. Duns Auction Mart - opened 1877 - main family connection - Swan. 3. Fenton Lodge (previously Kilmeny) - 1890s designed by local architect George Fortune (also known for local churches - especially new church at Cranshaws - related families Fensons and Robsons. Digital copies available. See also Issue 106.less than 1 page107Ronald Morrison 
Duns Auxiliary UnitDuns Auxiliary UnitFurther information on the Duns Auxiliary Unit.1 page or more88 
Duns ScotusJohn Duns ScotusA mention of events to commemorate the 750th. Anniversary of the birth of John Duns Scotus, genealogy research and the seeking of a possible DNA connection.1 page or more89Ronald Morrison 
DunseDuns, Burgh on the Merse and Surrounding VillagesReview of the book Dunse Burgh on the Merse with the Surrounding Villages' by James Denham.1 page or more91 
DunseExtracts from Dunse Barony RecordsExtracts from the author's book, Dunse Barony Records, in the 1760s.2 pages or more68Ronald Morrison 
DurnfordIn Search of a StoreyAccount of research on her family done by the late Valerie Storey in the 1980s/90s with updates and comments by Enid Cruickshank.4 pages or more99Valerie Storey/Enid Cruickshank 
DyeKnow your parish - LongformacusThe history, and how Longformacus got its name. Its population and parish records.1 page or more21Editor 
DysartA Quite Remarkable ManReview of a book ' A Quite Remarkable Man - the life of Patrick Brydone'(1736-1818)' by John Evans.1 page or more87Peter Munro 
Earl of BothwellHermitage--Grim Guardian of the BordersLord Soulis and how he came to his rather barbaric death. It follows the history of Hermitage through the years. Very interesting.3 pages or more14Norrie McLeish 
Earl of DouglasThe battle of Otterburn 600th AnniversaryThe history of the battle of Otterburn and the families that took part, also, Walter Scott's version is different to that of the English version in The Chevy chase.2 pages or more8Violet Jardine 
Earl of HaddingtonMellerstainSynopsis of a talk on "Mellerstain" given to the society on 15th October 1995. It is a very good account of the mansion and its keepers from the past to the present.3 pages or more30M. Ellis 
Earl of HertfordThe Twelve Towers of Rule UpdateAn update on the survey of the 12 Towers of Rule destroyed by the Earl of Hertford and his army in 1545.less than 1 page103Editor 
EarlstonEarlston Air CrashAn appeal for further information following the crash of a German bomber near Earlston during WW2.less than 1 page98Ronald Morrison 
EarlstonBuilding a BusinessA history of the Bunyans (Bunyies) from Melrose and Newstead from the early 1600s, originally masons from France, but moving into butcher shops, and prominence in the Melrose Town Council by George Bunyan (Bunyie - the authors' great great grandfather, and Provost of Melrose).2 pages or more111Stephen Bunyan 
EarlstonWilliam Shillinglaw CrockettArticle on William Shillinglaw Crockett, Earlston, minister, poet and public speaker.1 page or more99Jenny Cockburn 
EarlstonScott and Dickson - two blacksmith families in EarlstonAn account by the author seeking to establish his ancestry from the Scott and Dickson families, blacksmiths in Earlston1 page or more94Donald Straughan 
EarlstonThe Search for Catharine GilmourA summary of the research on Catharine Gilmour the (youngest of 3 illegitimate girls) daughter of Walter Little Gilmour of Liberton and Craigmillar b.1803, and Barbara Fraser b.1778. She was sent into the care of a shoemaker in Earlston, but her father died and her appointed legal guardian was Hugh Watson of Torsonce, as by then Walter had a legitimate male heir also named Walter, who's estate funded the girls welfare. The research also revealed history of the Newall family descendants of Robert Hogg Hawick, evidenced family in the Stow, Dryburgh and Lauder areas. Catharine ended up in Edinburgh marrying James Miller, and having a daughter Barbara, and later moving to Glasgow, and then Dunoon by 1859. Barbara moved back east to Dalkeith in the 1860s.2 pages or more102Alison Macdonald 
EarlstonTravelling Scottish Sons from Ancrum, Crailing, Stichill and EarlstonInformation extracted from the privately printed book about 3 large Border families, all of who had 1 girl who married a minister in each generations, where letters were written and kept by the brothers. The Cranstoun brothers to the Ancrum manse, the Scott brothers to the Stichill manse, and the Gordon brothers to Gordon and Earlston; the groups of brothers also kept in touch with each other. All these documents have been indexed and reflect every day life in the 1700s and early 1800s, including writing and social skills, education, professions and ministers tenures.1 page or more107Colin -Miles Edgar Anne Edgar 
EarlstonSociety LibraryRecent additions to the Society Library.less than 1 page98 
EarlstonLost EarlstonSome notes on a new Earlston website.less than 1 page89 
EarlstonAndrew Currie, Border SculptorAn account of the life of Andrew Currie, sculptor (1812-1891) born at Howford Farm Yarrow. Won commissions for several well known public monuments including Mungo Park in Selkirk, the Ettrick Shepherd at St Mary's Loch, two characters on the Scott monument in Edinburgh and Robert the Bruce at Stirling Castle. Married Isabella Hardie daughter of a Denholm stocking-maker and moved to Earlston to work as a sculptor. A full account of his life and works5 pages or more78Bob Johnstone 
EarlstonExecutions don't come cheapAn account of the hanging at Fans, Earlston of Robert Scott for the murder of two companions on their returning from a fair in the Town and the costs involved in the execution.1 page or more81Ronald Morrison 
Earlston Black HillLauder and LauderdaleThis is the text of the talk given by Ian Miller, president of Old Gala House on the 18th April 19995 pages or more41Ian Miller 
East LothianThe Autobiography of a Working manSome notes regarding the life of Alexander Somerville born in East Lothian but who spent most of his early life in Berwickshire. He became a cavalryman in the Royal British Dragoons but was subjected to punishment of 100 lashes for writing to a local paper at the time of the passing of the Reform Act of 1832. Questions were asked in Parliament regarding his punishment almost universally regarded as excessive and his release from the army was purchased by public subscription. His autobiography recalls the hardship of his early life in Berwickshire as son of a farm hand.2 pages or more79Ronald Morrison 
East Lothian Banking CoThe Banker's RevengeExtract from the History of Banking in Scotland by A W Kerr concerning some aspects of William Borthwick's behaviour.less than 1 page13Colin Woods 
EastlandsWWI CommemorationSome notes on the 100th. Anniversary of the outbreak of World War 1, the Galashiels War Memorial, the sculptor Thomas J Clapperton, Field Marshall Haig, Bemersyde, the Cochrane family and those from Galashiels who lost their lives.1 page or more85 
EastonInnerleithen ShopsInformation on the CD published by the Society on 'Innerleithen Shops' compiled by Bobby Richardson.1 page or more87 
EastonA Stitch in TimeAccount of a sampler and the search for its creator in the family tree.1 page or more47Patricia Williamson 
EcclesA Cockburn Family in Berwickshire and Its Descendants - The BookThe author's Cockburn family history - mostly recent.3 pages or more24Andrew Cockburn 
EcclesGalashiels Murrays in New South WalesMurrays first came to the fore in Eccles, follow them through generations. There is also a very touching letter in the article.2 pages or more10Donald Wyte 
EckfordFredrick Thomas EckfordBiography of F T Eckford, Second Lieutenant, 12th (Green’s) Tennessee Cavalry Regt.1 page or more43Jeffry W. Gatlin 
EckfordA grave look at the BordersThis must be one of the great stories ever to be printed in our magazine - it is the story of grave snatchers, and how one brave chap got his just reward.4 pages or more21Ian Abernethy 
EckfordFairbairnA modern day manipulator who could be better than a Doctor for pains. Got Rugby players who got hurt at the weekend and she would fix them up.2 pages or more36kind permission of Kelso Museum 
EckfordBecton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, Sergeants, 4th Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSAAccount of Becton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, and their activities in the Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSA.3 pages or more40Jeffry W. Gatlin 
EddermouthLauder of Edrington, the castle and early referencesThe history of the Lauder's from when they owned the Bass Rock to when they were custodians of Berwick on Tweed castle.5 pages or more41Gregory Lauder Frost 
EddlestonPte John Donaldson ScottAn investigation into the life of John Donaldson Scott, killed in France in 1914.2 pages or more97John Simpson Barton 
EddlestonGrandpa Johnston's ReminiscencesA consolidated reflection of the account of his heritage and the recollections by James Johnston(e) (1825-1902) a blacksmith born in Tweedsmuir, and who died in Edinburgh. He traced is family back to the 17th century, with many forefathers buried in Drumelzier, with most men working as smiths in Tweedsmuir. James was sent to school 2 miles away in Tweedsmuir, with peat the primary fuel. The Crook Inn was the main posting and coaching stop between Edinburgh and Dumfries. There are tales of problems with the post in bad weather, and of the families running the Crook Inn. The Johnston family moved to Eddleston in 1838 with stories about the journey and the celebrations of the coronation of Queen Victoria. James moved to the school in Eddleston, with a very strict approach compared to Tweedsmuir. The family had to relocate to Macbiehill as the leaseholder re-took possession of the smiddy. Linton was the next location, and then training in Edinburgh as a veterinarian. In the late 1800s many of the family, including James's wife, son and daughter died from different afflictions. Based on transcripts sent to the Editor by Kath Baines.6 pages or more107Editor 
EddlestoneFairbairnA modern day manipulator who could be better than a Doctor for pains. Got Rugby players who got hurt at the weekend and she would fix them up.2 pages or more36kind permission of Kelso Museum 
EdgarLongformacusA cautionary tale from 1871 and some extracts from the school log book,2 pages or more73 
EdgarA Branch of the Johnston ClanReview of a book received by BFHS on the history of the Johnston clan, plus family tree. Also describing life in the 1700s. They emigrated to Australia in 1817. Other Border families mentioned in the tree - Bogue, Darling, Edgar, Fairbairn, Dunlop, Logan, McWatt, Robson, Rutherford, Trotter.less than 1 page100Ronald Morrison 
EdinburghThe Stewarts of KelsoA report into extensive research into the Stewart family of Kelso, latterly of Edinburgh.5 pages or more77Harry D Watson 
EdinburghDr John Macwhirter: A Man of LettersBook review. Author: L & P Macwhirter. The history of the medical doctor John Macwhirter probably born in Chirnside around 1780. He had 15 children, 3 of which were buried in Calcutta, India. The family returned to Edinburgh but later emigrated to Australia. It includes a chapter on medical practice in Scotland at that time, and an extensive bibliography.less than 1 page108Enid Cruikshank 
EdinburghGrandpa Johnston's ReminiscencesA consolidated reflection of the account of his heritage and the recollections by James Johnston(e) (1825-1902) a blacksmith born in Tweedsmuir, and who died in Edinburgh. He traced is family back to the 17th century, with many forefathers buried in Drumelzier, with most men working as smiths in Tweedsmuir. James was sent to school 2 miles away in Tweedsmuir, with peat the primary fuel. The Crook Inn was the main posting and coaching stop between Edinburgh and Dumfries. There are tales of problems with the post in bad weather, and of the families running the Crook Inn. The Johnston family moved to Eddleston in 1838 with stories about the journey and the celebrations of the coronation of Queen Victoria. James moved to the school in Eddleston, with a very strict approach compared to Tweedsmuir. The family had to relocate to Macbiehill as the leaseholder re-took possession of the smiddy. Linton was the next location, and then training in Edinburgh as a veterinarian. In the late 1800s many of the family, including James's wife, son and daughter died from different afflictions. Based on transcripts sent to the Editor by Kath Baines.6 pages or more107Editor 
EdinburghAdam Clark (1811 to 1866)A fascinating account of Adam Clark, born in Edinburgh but brought up in Kelso who became a bridge builder of renown in Hungary building the first bridge across the Danube linking the communities of Buda and Pest.4 pages or more79Dr. Jim Lyon 
EdinburghThe Descendants of James Borrowman (1744-1813)The history of the name Borrowman from Edinburgh down to Peebles and beyond, with a pedigree chart.2 pages or more17Philip R Borrowman 
EdinburghA Renton Family Mystery which starts in the parish of Hutton, BerwickshireFollowing the article on the Rentons in Issue 13, the author traces the Renton family back to his great-grandmother (Elizabeth Renton - born in Hutton - 1841-1920), who had an illegitimate son David Renton by a Scottish 'gentleman' (allegedly David Robertson Williamson (Colonel)). David married Ida Sandimans, and had 3 children including Edward Renton (1912-1975), the authors father. There is an account of the investigations into the validity of this family history.5 pages or more109Simon Renton 
EdinburghA Balloon Visits the BordersHistory of hot-air ballooning over Scotland and the Borders from 17851 page or more100Mike Chandler 
EdinburghBrown Square, EdinburghAmendment to the account in Issue 102. Brown Square finally disappeared after the 1970s. Brown Square House was used as the Heriot Watt university Students Union building set back from the main road.less than 1 page103Editor 
EdinburghGeorge SquareA description of the origin of the name George Square in Edinburgh. Named after George Brown (Broun) 1722-1806, by his architect brother James. Sons of William Broun of Lindsayland and Elliston (near Biggar and St Boswells respectively). The account describes George's life, including marrying Helen Scott, and later Dorothea Dundas on Helen's death, and having 3 daughters, and 6 sons, and the development and residents of the Square, and the surrounding New Town development. Many 'second home' residents were landowners from the Borders.1 page or more102Mike Chandler 
EdinburghHenry Mitchell 1877 - 1950Based on a collection of personal documents found in Edinburgh, the story of Henry Mitchell (b. 1877) has been pieced together from his parents Thomas Mitchell (b. 1888 - Channel St., Ladhope) and Isabella Kerr. He had 5 siblings, moved to Edinburgh around 1906, and married Martha Isabella Allan Keddie and had 2 children. Testimonials to his life are presented.2 pages or more111Elma Fleming 
EdinburghWill of Gibbie Hatley of Gattonside 1547Details of an interesting legacy to the Edinburgh Hangman.less than 1 page74 
EdinburghThe Search for Catharine GilmourA summary of the research on Catharine Gilmour the (youngest of 3 illegitimate girls) daughter of Walter Little Gilmour of Liberton and Craigmillar b.1803, and Barbara Fraser b.1778. She was sent into the care of a shoemaker in Earlston, but her father died and her appointed legal guardian was Hugh Watson of Torsonce, as by then Walter had a legitimate male heir also named Walter, who's estate funded the girls welfare. The research also revealed history of the Newall family descendants of Robert Hogg Hawick, evidenced family in the Stow, Dryburgh and Lauder areas. Catharine ended up in Edinburgh marrying James Miller, and having a daughter Barbara, and later moving to Glasgow, and then Dunoon by 1859. Barbara moved back east to Dalkeith in the 1860s.2 pages or more102Alison Macdonald 
EdingtonBerwickshire Postal HistoryA look at Berwickshire postal history and postmarks and also at various letters of historical significance.3 pages or more95Keith Robertson 
EdmonstoneStobs CampArticle on Lt. Col. Hon. Sir Richard Waldie-Griffith and particularly his connection with Stobs Camp, Hawick.1 page or more98Michael Chandler 
EdmonstoneColonel Walter Scott (pre 1613-1650) of Hartwoodburn, SelkirkshireAn enquiry to discover more on Colonel Walter Scott of Hartwoodburn who was a member of the Scottish parliament and who was killed at the Battle of Dunbar in 1650 - also of his Dutch wife.4 pages or more91Vincent Tickner 
EdmontonSusanna Pringle's Birthday bookThis Pringle tale goes from Browndeanlaw to Yetholm, London, New Brunswick and beyond-very interesting.4 pages or more16Maxine Flaherty 
EdnamCaptain Cook's Border BackgroundThe history of Captain James Cook and the Ednam connection.1 page or more6Dr Jim Trainer 
EdnamJames Thomson - A Man for all SeasonsAn account of the life and works of Border poet, James Thomson.5 pages or more87Norrie McLeish 
EdnamJames Thomson, Capt. James Cook R.N., Ednam and ClevelandThe connection of Rev. James Thomson and Capt. Cook with the village of Ednam.1 page or more27P. D. Thomson 
EdnamQuestion: Where did all the Smiths from Ednam go?An attempt to explore the lineage of the 2 Smith families baptised in Ednam from 1790 to 1819. Family 1 -The possible great grandparents of William Smith (1801-1882) the great grandfather of Eric Smith (author), were Andrew Smith and Isabel Davidson - they had 8 children baptised in Ednam. Family 2 - Thomas Smith (baptised 1766 in Ednam) married Janet Waddle from Stichill, had 13 children mostly baptised in Ednam. 2 William Smiths of note from Family 1 ended up in Edinburgh and Australia. in the 1800s, The tracing of 34 children in 3 generations of Smiths is a challenge.3 pages or more107Margaret Smith Eric Smith 
EdnamEdnam and Captain CookA Cleveland lady spent time and effort tracing Captain Cook. Herein lies the Ednam Connectionless than 1 page25John Newlands 
EdnamGallipoli and Hill 70 LoosSome notes on an exhibition on Gallipoli staged by the Society with background; also notes on the centenary of the Battle of Loos and service of commemoration at Edrom Church2 pages or more89 
EdnamA Branch of the Johnston ClanReview of a book received by BFHS on the history of the Johnston clan, plus family tree. Also describing life in the 1700s. They emigrated to Australia in 1817. Other Border families mentioned in the tree - Bogue, Darling, Edgar, Fairbairn, Dunlop, Logan, McWatt, Robson, Rutherford, Trotter.less than 1 page100Ronald Morrison 
EdnamKnow Your Parish - EdnamHistory of the parish of Ednam and some inhabitants.1 page or more24Audrey Mitchell 
EdnamLt Col Hon Sir Richard Waldie-Griffith BtBiography of Richard Waldie Griffith, grandson of Richard Griffith, Laird of Ednam, a renowned geologist and mining engineer, and son of George Richard Griffith1 page or more100Mike Chandler 
EdringtonRobert Lauder of the BassAn account, fully referenced, of the family of the Lauders of the Bass Rock.3 pages or more90Gregory Lauder-Frost 
EdringtonLauder of Edrington, the castle and early referencesThe history of the Lauder's from when they owned the Bass Rock to when they were custodians of Berwick on Tweed castle.5 pages or more41Gregory Lauder Frost 
EdringtonRobert Lauder of that IlkThis is the story of the background and demise of Robert Lauder of that ilk (d.1598), one of the last to be recorded with that appellation.3 pages or more29G.M.S. Lauder-Frost 
EdromUncleanness at EdromA tale of impropriety extracted from the Edrom Session Records.1 page or more86Ronald Morrison 
EdromFull of Egotism, Diaries of Rev John HastieThis is the text of Ronald's talk to the Society on 21st March 2004. It was about a diary which should appeal to those with an interest in local history, a snapshot of life in a rural Parish between 1797 and 1822, and for those connected to Edrom - an opportunity to ‘meet the ancestor’.2 pages or more55Ronald Morrison 
EdromWaterloo and BeyondSome notes by the author on his attempt to find gravestones and memorials to those who died in the Napoleonic Wars.less than 1 page88Kenneth McLean 
EdromNew Society Publication - EdromAn account of the publication by the Society of the Edrom Monumental Inscriptions etc. also some background on the parish and persons associated.2 pages or more91 
Edrom'What a Mine of Capability!' - Victorian Church Extension and the Edrom Subscription List of 1839A review of the survey of the denominations of families within Edrom parish in 1835 organised by Rev. Alexander Cuthbertson (835 established church individuals from a population of just over 1,400). The survey found the church to be too small and subscriptions were collected (£864 9s 2d) to rebuild the church under the auspices of the Church of Scotland's Extension scheme, but this was never to be as the split in to the church by the founding of the Free Church of Scotland 1843, meant there was no longer a need for additional space. However, it was still rebuilt and reopened in 1886. Since then the fall in population and religious affiliation has meant uniting with Chirnside + Bonkyl and then Duns + Bonkyl. Currently there are twice-monthly services to a congregation of 12 Sunday 15th March 2020. A list if the subscribers including a third from working class families ranging from 1d to £1 10s per subscriber.5 pages or more104Kenneth McLean 
EdromEdrom and Preston Road, Duns burialsReport of a donation to the Society of copy records relating to burials at Edrom Churchyard and Preston Road, Duns Churchyard.less than 1 page96 
EdromFrom Coldstream to CanadaThe Galbraith history from Coldstream to Toronto University. A comprehensive account of the Galbraiths.3 pages or more26James Burns 
EdromEdrom Monumental InscriptionsA report on the publication of the Edrom Monumental Inscriptions C.D.less than 1 page93 
EdromPierre Merlet and the Humes of BroomhouseAn account of the author's researches to prove that Helen Home of Broomhouse was responsible for the smuggling out of France during the French Revolution of the infant Pierre Merlet who later became a distinguished linguist.6 pages or more90David Wesley 
EdromKelso Mail ExtractsSix birth announcements published in the newspaper in 1803 and 1804.1 page or more73Marjorie Gavin 
EdromRobert FortuneAn account of the life of Robert Fortune born at Edrom who became a renowned botanist and undertook several journeys (often proving quite perilous ) to China and the Far East - Many plants are named after him and he can probably lay claim to be the founder of the tea industry in India having smuggled plants out of China to help establish this. Buried at Brompton Cemetery, London where a memorial to him has recently been restored.3 pages or more80Ronald Morrison 
EdromBrown's Self Interpreting Family BibleGeorge Brown of Horncliffe brought into the offices the very large Brown family bible. Lavishly illustrated, it also included Family Register page. A transcript of the text is presented. It includes members of the Robertson family from Alexander Robertson (b. 1829 in Simperon Mains) and his wife Margaret (b. 1825 in Swinton) through to Georgina Dickson Robertson and Mary Dickson Robertson born in 1871 in Monkerstones, Fogo. All names registered were from the Borders. Research has confirmed more of the family up to the George Brown who donated the bible.less than 1 page110Editor 
Edrom church'What a Mine of Capability!' - Victorian Church Extension and the Edrom Subscription List of 1839A review of the survey of the denominations of families within Edrom parish in 1835 organised by Rev. Alexander Cuthbertson (835 established church individuals from a population of just over 1,400). The survey found the church to be too small and subscriptions were collected (£864 9s 2d) to rebuild the church under the auspices of the Church of Scotland's Extension scheme, but this was never to be as the split in to the church by the founding of the Free Church of Scotland 1843, meant there was no longer a need for additional space. However, it was still rebuilt and reopened in 1886. Since then the fall in population and religious affiliation has meant uniting with Chirnside + Bonkyl and then Duns + Bonkyl. Currently there are twice-monthly services to a congregation of 12 Sunday 15th March 2020. A list if the subscribers including a third from working class families ranging from 1d to £1 10s per subscriber.5 pages or more104Kenneth McLean 
Edward FairNinewells Waulkmill, ChirnsideSome investigation by the author finding Ayton church memorials for his x4 and x5 great grandparents - Paternal side Edward Fair (d. 1847) and wife Elizabeth Wood (d.1857), their son William Fair (d. 1801) and wife Christina Darling (d. 1825). Dates? Maternal side - William Martin (d.1794) and wife Isabel Jeffrey (d. 1790), and Thomas Martin (d. 1841) and wife Hellen Cockburn (d. 1851). Thomas - at the time of erecting the stone was working and living in Ninewells Waulkmill, Chirnside, and lived there for 50 years.less than 1 page106Bill Stewart 
Edward VIIAllantonAn account based on a local newspaper account of the celebration of the Coronation Day of Edward VII, including a competition for a Coronation Jug.less than 1 page101Margaret Dick 
EdwardsA.R. Edwards Photographic ArchiveReview of the book 'A.R. Edwards Photographic Archive' by Janis Cornwall.less than 1 page95 
Edwin FoxConvicts Transported to Western Australia in 1858 aboard the 'Edwin Fox'A list of Scottish convicts transported to Australia on the "Edwin Fox". Reprinted from Bedfordshire Family History Society Journal2 pages or more70Lynn Manning 
EgyptCharles Dicken' Interview with a Gypsy KingA description of the King of the Yetholm Gypsies, Charles Blythe. Prominent writers visited the King over the years, and this article gives Charles Dickens account of his visit in 1861; his account describes the village, villagers and meeting with the King. The King described the origins of the gypsies as from Egypt 2-3 thousand years ago (with the name Fa'a - from Pharaoh), and the fact that it was the Egyptians who invented whisky. The language used by the gypsies was discussed.5 pages or more101Linda Hendry Lennen 
ElderA Rutherfurd familyNotes on the name Rutherfurd taken from the book 'Rutherfurds of that Ilk'.2 pages or more21James Selkirk 
ElectronicsSir Ambrose Fleming - Father of Modern ElectronicsThe Borders connection of Sir Ambrose Fleming who designed the transmitter to enable the sending of the first message across the Atlantic and whose work paved the way for the invention of the modern light bulb and radio communication.1 page or more82Robin Croftin 
ElibankAlexander Turnbull and his FamilyIf you have any Turnbulls in your family and you think that you came from the Borders, this is a must for you. Turnbulls from Galashiels, Selkirk and Hawick.5 pages or more25Jane Gibson 
ElibankLangshaw Mill Decree of 1608Extract Decree relating to Langshaw Mill. The Decree is interesting for genealogists because of the very considerable number of people mentioned in it.1 page or more59Gregory Lauder-Frost 
ElieThe Descendants of James Borrowman (1744-1813)The history of the name Borrowman from Edinburgh down to Peebles and beyond, with a pedigree chart.2 pages or more17Philip R Borrowman 
EliotDalgleishs and Stoddarts of YarrowDescription of George McLauchlan's family from his paternal great grandparents Robert Dalgleish and Margaret Elliot from Yarrow, and Robert's step-family John Stoddart. The Dalgleish family were tenants at Fastheugh for over 100 years, and Robert's parents (Robert and Martha Muir were from Anaston. Martha married 3 times - Robert, John Stoddart (Williamhope) and Robert Curror (Hartwoodburn). Margaret Elliot was a direct descendant of Martin Elliot of Braidley. John and Martha had 3 children; John later married Helen Veitch (Innerleithen) and had 9 children.2 pages or more103Marjorie McLauchlan 
Eliza"My Great Grandfather died at sea"A ships Master from Irvine in Ayrshire. How Bill researched the history of a remarkable seaman. 'One of his best'.3 pages or more31Bill Murray 
Eliza CooperCharles Lapworth, GeologistAn account of the unveiling of a plaque in recognition of Charles Lapworth, palaeontologist (born 1842), at St Peters School, Galashiels where he was Headmaster. Further information on his wives (Eliza Cooper and Jenny Sanderson), and their children in England.less than 1 page101Enid Cruikshank 
Elizabeth BayAinslies of Dolphinston to Manitoulin IslandExcellent article on the author's Ainslie forebears from Ancrum and Lilliesleaf to their arrival and life in Canada.4 pages or more20Robert L P Morden 
Elizabeth DouglasAm I or am I not an Elliot? Can I wear my Elliot tartan scarf?An account of the research into the authors connections to the Elliot name. Elizabeth Elliot was born in Hawick 1892 to Robert Eliot (b. 1857) and Margaret Rowat. Robert was 1 of 3 children born to George and Elizabeth Douglas. Before then the researcher has been unable to clearly trace the Elliots further with any confidence.less than 1 page102Christine Nichol 
Elizabeth EdmonstoneThe Unlucky BlackaddersA summary of ongoing research into history of the Blackadder family in Berwickshire from 1296 (Rofgier/Walteris de Blakedir) to the demolition of Blackadder House. It includes the involvement of the family in Melrose Abbey, the Wars of the Roses, Flodden Field, piracy, Mary Queen of Scots, divinity and Stirling Castle.4 pages or more101Ronald Morrison 
Elizabeth ElliotAm I or am I not an Elliot? Can I wear my Elliot tartan scarf?An account of the research into the authors connections to the Elliot name. Elizabeth Elliot was born in Hawick 1892 to Robert Eliot (b. 1857) and Margaret Rowat. Robert was 1 of 3 children born to George and Elizabeth Douglas. Before then the researcher has been unable to clearly trace the Elliots further with any confidence.less than 1 page102Christine Nichol 
Elizabeth PenmanDiscover New Ancestors?A brief insight into the reasons to request a DNA test to try and answer questions of family history. The family in question relates to Bill Stewart, John Skene, Oswald Skene and wife Elizabeth Penman, James Stewart and Mary Cunningham, and James Liddle and Margaret Purves.less than 1 page102Bill Stewart 
Elizabeth WoodNinewells Waulkmill, ChirnsideSome investigation by the author finding Ayton church memorials for his x4 and x5 great grandparents - Paternal side Edward Fair (d. 1847) and wife Elizabeth Wood (d.1857), their son William Fair (d. 1801) and wife Christina Darling (d. 1825). Dates? Maternal side - William Martin (d.1794) and wife Isabel Jeffrey (d. 1790), and Thomas Martin (d. 1841) and wife Hellen Cockburn (d. 1851). Thomas - at the time of erecting the stone was working and living in Ninewells Waulkmill, Chirnside, and lived there for 50 years.less than 1 page106Bill Stewart 
EllemfordAbbey St Bathans, Cranshaws and LongformacusA brief description of 3 neighbouring parishes and the records available.2 pages or more73 
EllemfordKnow your parish - LongformacusThe history, and how Longformacus got its name. Its population and parish records.1 page or more21Editor 
ElliotThe War Memorial at Minto by Roger J OwenSome paragraphs on the book 'The War Memorial at Minto' by Roger J Owen.less than 1 page88 
ElliotLast Wishes; Scottish Soldiers' Wills in the First Word WarAn account of a talk by the author to the Society on soldiers' Wills and Testaments during World War 1.2 pages or more93Tristram Clarke 
ElliotThe Border Archive - For Queen and CountyThis is a list of all the men between the ages of 18 and 45 residing in Roberton in 1807.2 pages or more10Robert Miller 
ElliotVoices from Lilliesleaf by Ian McDougallReview of a book ' Voices from Lilliesleaf' by Ian MacDougall.1 page or more90 
ElliotEarly Notices of the GladstonesA detailed article on the early history of the Gladstone family.5 pages or more89Gregory Lauder-Frost 
ElliotElliot Family TreesReport on Elliot(t) Clan Gathering and of various family trees donated to the Society by the Clan.less than 1 page96 
ElliotAt The BeginningA tale of one mans delve into family history from the U.K. to Canada and beyond.2 pages or more1Peter Elliot 
ElliotAm I or am I not an Elliot? Can I wear my Elliot tartan scarf?An account of the research into the authors connections to the Elliot name. Elizabeth Elliot was born in Hawick 1892 to Robert Eliot (b. 1857) and Margaret Rowat. Robert was 1 of 3 children born to George and Elizabeth Douglas. Before then the researcher has been unable to clearly trace the Elliots further with any confidence.less than 1 page102Christine Nichol 
ElliotAinslies of Dolphinston to Manitoulin IslandExcellent article on the author's Ainslie forebears from Ancrum and Lilliesleaf to their arrival and life in Canada.4 pages or more20Robert L P Morden 
ElliotThe Elliots: The Story of a Border ClanBook acquisition. Author: Lady Eliot of Stobs and Sir Arthur Eliot. A history the Elliots clan from the Borders heavily laden with family trees.less than 1 page102Enid Cruikshank 
ElliotMore Canadian Intimations in the 'Hawick Advertiser'Deaths (1863-1864) extracted from the "Hawick Advertiser" of people connected to the Borders, and other places in southern Scotland. Continued from issue 40.less than 1 page43Marjory Gavin 
ElliotA Teri Forever- My Rich Border HeritageNostalgia about Hawick, and the revelation that some of her ancestors came from southern England, she has researched back to 500AD on her direct paternal line and from 1699 on other lines.3 pages or more66Anne Golden 
ElliotStobs Internment Camp near HawickSome notes on Stobs Internment Camp and its history.90 
ElliotInglis Family TreeReport on an extensive family tree relating to the Inglis family submitted to the Society.less than 1 page99 
ElliotThe Bennets of GrubetAn old Roxburghshire family associated with Kirk Yetholm and the Gypsies and their descendants.3 pages or more29Donald Whyte 
ElliotMore Extracts from the Kelso Mail 1804Some birth extracts from the Kelso Mail in 1804.1 page or more85 
ElliotTwo stories of 19th century emigration to Australia and New ZealandTwo stories from the 19th century of emigration to the New World; Andrew Rutherford and his family.less than 1 page12Elsie Ahrens 
ElliotElliotsSome notes on the Elliot Clan Gathering and the donation to the Society of a book 'The Rise of the Elliots of Minto'.less than 1 page94Ronald Morrison 
ElliotAn Infamous MistressA review of the book 'An Infamous Mistress' by Sarah Murden and Joanne Major being a biography of Grace Dalrymple Elliot.1 page or more91 
ElliotA Remarkable Eskdale Family. The Pasleys of CraigThe story of Pasleys of Craig - a two part story in issues 2 and 3 covers military and personnel accounts of many Palseys, if you are connected, it must be for you.3 pages or more2R.C.Wood 
ElliotWho was Little Arthur Foster? Elliots at court 1675-1682Border Reivers Court sittings in the 1600's. How Cautioners upheld the Law. Also in 5 pages in issue 30 covering the same subject.5 pages or more29Michael Robson 
ElliotElliot GatheringNotes on the Elliot Clan Gathering.less than 1 page95 
ElliotA Quite Remarkable ManReview of a book ' A Quite Remarkable Man - the life of Patrick Brydone'(1736-1818)' by John Evans.1 page or more87Peter Munro 
ElliotThe Elliots: The story of a Border Clan: a Genealogical HistoryBook review. Authors: The Dowager Lady Elliot of Stobs and Sir Arthur Elliot, 11th Baronet of Stobs. First published in 1974, a greatly revised update. Extensive maps and genealogical trees. Extensive details on the Elliots of Redheugh, Stobs, Brugh, Braidly, Falnash and Horsleyhill, with cadet lines of Minto, Larriston, Stonedge, plus Australia and South Africa.less than 1 page104Enid Cruikshank 
ElliotWilliam Elliot, ArchitectThe family history of William Elliot and descriptions of some of the fine house's he built.3 pages or more15Kathleen Stewart 
ElliotA Border family and the curious case of Sherlock HolmesAbout the author's ancestor, William Scott, his cattle dealing partnership with George Bell, and his coal-mine at Rowanburn in the 18th century, and Dr Joseph Bell, the inspiration for Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes.3 pages or more60John Webley 
ElliotBorder Treaties of AssuranceText from the Hamilton papers on the Treaties signed by the Border Barons with the English in 1544 . Followed by a list of the Border Clans in 1597 in the East March.5 pages or more1W.H. Oliver 
ElliottElliot Family TreesReport on Elliot(t) Clan Gathering and of various family trees donated to the Society by the Clan.less than 1 page96 
ElliottThe Early Kyles of Castleton, ScotlandThe researching of the Kyles and their history right through from the 1745 rebellion to living in Kelso in the 21st Century.2 pages or more39John Murray and David Irvine 
Ellis OwensErin to EdinburghNotes on talk and book by Ellis Owens on her family's migration from Ireland to Stow and Edinburgh.less than 1 page97Enid Cruickshank 
ElphinstoneTwo Stories of 19th Century Emigration to Australia and New Zealand - The Kidstons of StowA very comprehensive account of the early Rev Kidston from Stow and their thirteen children and who they married.1 page or more12John Kidston Tait 
ElsfieldOn John Buchan's graveAn account of a small volume by David Weekes on his search to interpret the Latin and Greek text on the grave of John Buchan in Elsfield Church, Oxfordshire.1 page or more83David Weekes 
ElwinThey Went To AustraliaFascinating account of the Turnbulls journey from Ancrum to Australia via Cape Town, and life afterwards.2 pages or more43Janet Godden 
Elwyn GlenElwyn GlenA short lyrical account of Langshaw in the 1920s; a small hamlet nestling in the Elwyn Glen on Allan Water, originally with only a schoolhouse and a smiddy, with neighbouring towers. Describing the changes as traffic increased and hall was built to accommodate meetings and social activities.less than 1 page109Editor 
EmigrantsWilliam Kerr--Portrait of a Canadian ImmigrantJohn Kerr from Peebles, emigrated to America, fought in the Civil War, was honourably discharged and settled down to a farmer's life.1 page or more12Colin Wood 
EmigrantsWhitsome to West SpartaThe story of Christopher Moffat and his wife Agnes Common who emigrated to Canada aboard the John Bright in 1856, some earlier history, the reason for their emigration, an account of the voyage and their subsequent life in Canada.4 pages or more81Elizabeth Doley 
EmigrantsInnerleithen's All-BlackAn account by the author of how researching her Dickson line from Innerleithen, she traced an unknown descendant who had emigrated to New Zealand and played rugby for the 'All Blacks'.1 page or more84Esther Davies 
EmigrantsGeorge Hope 1814-1884The story of George Hope 1814-1884 born in Morebattle who with his family emigrated to Australia, their struggles and achievements in Australia including their experiences of the 'Goldrush' and an account of their return visit to Morebattle 38 years later.4 pages or more85Alistair Hope 
EmigrantsA Lad o' Pairts- George Watson (1876 -1950)An account of the life of George Watson (1876-1950) born in Jedburgh, linguist and etymologist who worked on the Oxford New English Dictionary before emigrating to the United States.2 pages or more88Norrie McLeish 
EmigrantsJohn Liddle (13.3.1842 - 26.9.1907)An account of the life of John Liddle born at Reston and his voyage to Australia in 1865 aboard the "Clara". He kept a diary during the voyage and extracts are included illustrating what life was like aboard an emigrant ship. There are also details from the ship's register (a full list of the names of the 384 immigrants is available) also a breakdown of occupations, nationalities and deaths during the voyage.6 pages or more80Bill Stewart 
EmigrantsTwo stories of 19th century emigration to Australia and New ZealandTwo stories from the 19th century of emigration to the New World; Andrew Rutherford and his family.less than 1 page12Elsie Ahrens 
EmigrantsTwo Stories of 19th Century Emigration to Australia and New Zealand - The Haliburtons of SproustonOrigins of the Haliburtons; William who had 12 children and their emigration to New Zealand.less than 1 page12D.N. Haliburton 
EmigrantsCharles McGinnSome notes on Charles McGinn born at Stow in 1865 and his emigration to Australia.2 pages or more87Michael and Chris Hume 
EmigrantsFrom the Scottish Borders to South AustraliaAn account of the lives of William Oliver his wife Elizabeth Turnbull who were married at Jedburgh in1833 who emigrated to South Australia, their family and subsequent life, Contains much genealogy and notes on the Oliver DNA project.5 pages or more78Ruth Oliver 
EmigrantsBowmakers and Currys in the new worldThe history of the Bowmakers and Currys before and after they emigrated to the New World.1 page or more10Norman Bowmaker 
EmigrantsSelkirk Migrants 1850--1865A list of emigrants from Selkirk to various parts home and abroad, from the diary of the minister of Selkirk Parish Kirk.2 pages or more9Alison Scott 
EmigrantsSusanna Pringle's Birthday bookThis Pringle tale goes from Browndeanlaw to Yetholm, London, New Brunswick and beyond-very interesting.4 pages or more16Maxine Flaherty 
EmigrantsBowmakers and Currys in the New WorldBorder origins of author's family, and arrivals in New York and Montreal.1 page or more13Norman J Bowmaker 
EmigrantsThe Power of the Family History CommunityAn account of a successful attempt to return war medals belonging to an Andrew Colville born in Galashiels to his family (now in New Zealand).2 pages or more90 
EmigrationFrom Crosslee to Salt Lake CityThe journey of William Scott Clark from Ettrick to Idaho.2 pages or more71George Clark 
EmigrationEmigration from the BordersEmigration opportunities available to Borderers in the late 19th century, to Australia, Canada, and the United States.2 pages or more32Marjorie Gavin 
emigrationThe Scots in PolandThe story of Scottish emigration to Poland as merchant's, engineers and farm managers. The parents of the author's mother came back to Scotland at the beginning of the 20th century.4 pages or more69Mona K. McLeod 
EmigrationLiddles AbroadFamily pictures awaken an interest in family history. The author made contact with relatives in Australia, descendants of a blacksmith who'd emigrated front Heughhead, Reston.2 pages or more72Bill Stewart 
EmigrationConvicts Transported to Western Australia in 1858 aboard the 'Edwin Fox'A list of Scottish convicts transported to Australia on the "Edwin Fox". Reprinted from Bedfordshire Family History Society Journal2 pages or more70Lynn Manning 
EmigrationKennington/Cowe Family History. Part 2 - Emigration to New Brunswick 1837 - James Cowe & Isabella DonaldsonDetails of the lives of further branches of the Cowe family including one that emigrated to New Brunswick.6 pages or more71Fred Kennington 
EmigrationMelrose to Melbourne - The Story of one Wallace familyInteresting account of the author's Wallace research, ancestral emigration from Melrose to Sydney, Australia, farming, and the army. Two interesting photographs, too.3 pages or more67Richard Balsillie 
EmigrationThe Lillico Family - Chain Migrants to Gloucester Township, OntarioThe story of a family that emigrated from Roxburghshire to Ontario8 pages or more70Eleanor Lillico 
emigrationFollowing in the Footsteps of Robert Redpath.The story of one man's journey to mine gold in Australia. There is reference to two diaries kept by other men on the voyage from Glasgow to Townsville, Queensland.3 pages or more69Irene J Redpath 
EmigrationKennington/Cowe Family HistoryThe story of the family's arrival in Berwickshire and their life there until they departed to Canada.9 pages or more70Fred Kennington 
Emma HaddonBowden Scottish Women's Institute (aka The Rural)Description of the imminent Bowden WI centenary in November 2019. A brief history of the founders, and the initiation of the institutes in Roberton and Minto.less than 1 page101Enid Cruikshank 
Emma PurdonArchie's Walking StickAn account tracking down the provenance of a walking stick inscribed A.C. Abbothill Galashiels N.B. It was traced to Adam Cochrane co-owner of Mid Mill Paton Street, or to his son Archibald who took over the expanding business with his brothers. The family tree from Adam Cochrane (died 1818) married to Agnes Tait), through to great grandson Archibald Leman Cochrane b. 1909 (Archie Junior) . Archie's Walk in Galashiels was named after Archie Senior Archie Junior's father.3 pages or more102Alverie Weighill 
EmondsDeath in the Borders: 19th Century Border Murder CasesBook review. Author: Norrie McLeish. Border Murder Cases- a great deal of research has gone into this volume. Gypsies, landlords, and farm workers, and many others. are included.2 pages or more30Hugh K. Mackay 
Emperor NuddKnow your Parish: YarrowA journey down through the Yarrow valley from top to bottom1 page or more32Audrey Mitchell 
EmployeesServants Emerging from the ShadowsNotes on an exhibition and recording of records pertaining to staff and employees at Paxton House.1 page or more82Chris Pawson 
EnglandDr John Macwhirter: A Man of LettersBook review. Author: L & P Macwhirter. The history of the medical doctor John Macwhirter probably born in Chirnside around 1780. He had 15 children, 3 of which were buried in Calcutta, India. The family returned to Edinburgh but later emigrated to Australia. It includes a chapter on medical practice in Scotland at that time, and an extensive bibliography.less than 1 page108Enid Cruikshank 
EnglandCrossing the BorderNotes on Linda Bankier's talk to the Society on 20th February 2005, mainly about the differences between English and Scottish records, irregular marriages, and the Berwick Record Office's holdings.1 page or more57Linda Bankier 
EpitaphsSome epitaphs written by Robert BurnsEpitaphs written by Robert Burns on Gavin Hamilton, his own father, Willie Mitchie and Robert Fergusson, poet.1 page or more76 
EpsomThe LanglandsHow a family can be traced with the help of a family Bible3 pages or more36Mrs Prue Langlands 
ErskineLocal Histories - Chirnside - A Borders VillageReview of a volume about the history of Chirnside from 'earliest times'. Merchants and tradespeople from 1825 and 1940s included.less than 1 page100Ronald Morrison 
EskdalemuirA History of the BrydonsFor some hundreds of years there has been Brydons in the Borders. From Gilston, Broadmeadows, and overseas.2 pages or more7Mrs Joan Scott Stewart 
Esther AndersonCousins MeetTwo distant cousins Esther Davies (the author) and Debra McConkey of Louisiana, USA, met up in 2017 and 2018, as result of the connections through membership of the Borders Family History Society. Also, the authors maiden name of Anderson brought up in Lilliesleaf, lead to the discovery of another cousin in Edinburgh (a new member Jim Dick from 2019) with roots from the Dick family in Lilliesleaf.less than 1 page107Esther Davies 
EtalPresbyterian Migration into NorthumberlandThis article, reprinted by permission of Northumberland and Durham FHS, is a list of persons in communion rolls, who had moved from the Scottish Borders.1 page or more20Don Mason 
EttrickThe See-Through House: My Father in Full ColourA review of a book by Shelley Klein, the younger daughter of Bernat Klein, who built a modern house between Selkirk and Ettrick, and who ran a textile design business in Galashiels in the 1950s to 1970s. It is the story of Bernat's life.less than 1 page104Enid Cruikshank 
EttrickRob of TrowsA very prince of a Tweed boatman. That was the description of Rob by Sir Robert Maxwell in his Book "The Story of the Tweed".2 pages or more19 
EttrickSeasons of PromiseReport on a book 'Seasons of Promise' being a history of the Currie family.less than 1 page98 
EttrickJames Hogg AncestryReport of research to establish a family connection with James Hogg, the Ettrick Shepherd,1 page or more98Mike Hogg 
EttrickAn Elephantine trip to St Mary's LochGeorge Reavly in his history of Galashiels notes that fifty years ago not a gig could be got to hire. One of the largest trips that ever left Galashiels propelled by horse power. On the trip to St Marys Loch.2 pages or more22K. McRae 
EttrickFrom Crosslee to Salt Lake CityThe journey of William Scott Clark from Ettrick to Idaho.2 pages or more71George Clark 
Ettrick Bridge100 year Belgian connection to the BordersThe story of a Belgian lady who every evening attended the memorial ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres and her Borders connection.2 pages or more87Esther Davies 
Ettrick BridgeEttrickbridge SamplerA sampler embroidered in 1879 in Ettrick Bridge, somehow finding its way to Canada and returned to the local school, Kirkhope Primary.1 page or more86 
Ettrick ValleyLaidlaws of The GairReference to the story available on Google documents of tenant farmer Laidlaws in Ettrick, initially Glenkerry and Ropeslawshiel, but then the Gair in the Ettrick Valley. Andrew Laidlaw (b. 1724) married Agnes Gledinning at Westerkirk (1746). The author believes that Andrew's father was Walter who married Margaret Grieve in the late 1600s, since Andrew and Agnes first son was named Walter. Information is requested.1 page or more109Ruary Laidlaw 
EtymologyA Lad o' Pairts- George Watson (1876 -1950)An account of the life of George Watson (1876-1950) born in Jedburgh, linguist and etymologist who worked on the Oxford New English Dictionary before emigrating to the United States.2 pages or more88Norrie McLeish 
ExecutionsExecutions don't come cheapAn account of the hanging at Fans, Earlston of Robert Scott for the murder of two companions on their returning from a fair in the Town and the costs involved in the execution.1 page or more81Ronald Morrison 
ExhibitionsEyemouth MuseumNotes of an exhibition in Eyemouth Museum about John Whillis.less than 1 page90 
ExhibitionsPeel Hospital - Galashiels ExhibitionAn account of the exhibition on Peel Hospital staged by the Society.2 pages or more89Gwen Stein, Davina Smart and Margaret Bowers 
ExhibitionsPeel Hospital ExhibitionA report on the exhibition staged by the Society on the history of Peel Hospital.1 page or more88 
ExmoorFriends of Hoar CottageAn account of Hoar Cottage, a shepherd's cottage on Exmoor in North Devon which has connections with shepherds from the Scottish Borders.1 page or more91Bette Baldwin 
EyemouthWomen of GunsgreenAn account of an exhibition entitled 'Women of Gunsgreen' with information on women who resided at or had connections with Gunsgreen House in Eyemouth.1 page or more85Ronald Morrison 
EyemouthGunsgreen House, EyemouthNotes on the book "Eustace the Outcast" by David Pae also on the will of James Swanston of Eyemouth containing what is thought to be a list of customers for illicit produce including the Rev. Robert Bowmaker, minister, Duns.1 page or more78Ronald Morrison 
EyemouthJohn Whillis Exhibition, EyemouthSome notes on the John Whillis Exhibition, Eyemouth and the associated exhibition on sailing ships connected including the 'Cutty Sark'.1 page or more91 
EyemouthThe Ayton BardThis is in issues 16 and 17. Robert Mennon was a well known Borders bard and contributed to many Scottish weeklies.5 pages or more16A. Michael Mennim 
EyemouthRemembering a Soldier from the Boer WarA tracing of the history of Arthur William Swanston of Marshall Meadows commemorated in Eyemouth churchyard, who died in 1900 in the Boer War in South Africa. Swanston House (now a hotel) was owned by James Swanston (wealthy merchant) and his wife Christian (6th daughter of John Turnbull, fish curer in Eyemouth). They also set up a home in the Canary Islands, and a home in London. John was their eldest son and married Fanny Elizabeth Nash in Kensington, and they often visited their widowed mother in Marshall Meadows. Arthur was their 3rd child, who showed athletic and military prowess and was educated at Loretto School Musselburgh, and Jesus College, Cambridge University, rowing for the university. He served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the VIth Dragoons, but was killed by a sniper's bullet in Mpumalanga, South Africa 9/Oct/1900 at 25, whilst trying to save the life of a trooper, and was buried there in a marked grave. His fiancée sent flowers every year until the 1960s; the children of a local school have taken over the ceremony and leave flowers and sing 'My bonny lies over the ocean' every year since 2000 when the story was uncovered by Ettie Bierman. He is also remembered in a memorial brass tablet in Berwick in the parish church.1 page or more105Colin Miller 
EyemouthEyemouth Local/Family History CentreSome notes on the Eyemouth Family History Centre and at 'Virtual Experience Pod' at Eyemouth Fort.2 pages or more84 
EyemouthNew Research Facility at Eyemouth MuseumDetails of new research facilities available at Eyemouth Museum and a project to determine the names of old wynds and vennels recorded in the 1841 census.1 page or more80 
EyemouthA Berwickshire SchoolmasterJean Smithers has contributed this "nugget" from her investigations into the history of one of the strands of her ancestry.1 page or more11Jean Smithers 
EyemouthMemories of AytonMrs Patricia Payne was so interested in the articles on 'The Ayton Bard' that she felt the need to record some of her memories of Ayton before all was forgotten.less than 1 page18Patricia Payne 
FaaCharles Dicken' Interview with a Gypsy KingA description of the King of the Yetholm Gypsies, Charles Blythe. Prominent writers visited the King over the years, and this article gives Charles Dickens account of his visit in 1861; his account describes the village, villagers and meeting with the King. The King described the origins of the gypsies as from Egypt 2-3 thousand years ago (with the name Fa'a - from Pharaoh), and the fact that it was the Egyptians who invented whisky. The language used by the gypsies was discussed.5 pages or more101Linda Hendry Lennen 
FaaJethart JockThe mystery of Jethart Jock of Coldstream, husband of the Gypsy Queen Esther Faa Blyth and attempts to identify.2 pages or more86John Murray 
FaaThe Bennets of GrubetAn old Roxburghshire family associated with Kirk Yetholm and the Gypsies and their descendants.3 pages or more29Donald Whyte 
FaaMore Gypsy SnippetsSome interesting snippets extracted by Peter Munro regarding gypsies throughout the ages2 pages or more86Peter Munro 
FaaYetholm GypsiesIf you are connected to Yetholm, this is a must for you, it covers the gypsies from Persia right through to being settled in Kirk Yetholm. It is in two parts: issue 31 and 32.5 pages or more32A. V. Tokley 
FaaKirk Yetholm Gypsy History - Book reviewReview of a book received by BFHS on the Kirk Yetholm Gypsy History. "Scotland's other Royal Family"less than 1 page101Enid Cruikshank 
FaaJethart JockA follow up to article in magazine no. 86 regarding the identity of Jethart Jock.1 page or more91 
Faa BlytheThe Kirk Yetholm GypsiesIf you are connected to Yetholm, this is a must for you, it covers the gypsies from Persia right through to being settled in Kirk Yetholm. It is in two parts: issue 31 and 32.4 pages or more31A. V. Tokley 
Fair'Fair' SuspendedAn account of how the writer discovered three generations his ancestors of the name Fair in the Churchyard at Ayton.1 page or more84Bill Stewart 
FairbairnA Branch of the Johnston ClanReview of a book received by BFHS on the history of the Johnston clan, plus family tree. Also describing life in the 1700s. They emigrated to Australia in 1817. Other Border families mentioned in the tree - Bogue, Darling, Edgar, Fairbairn, Dunlop, Logan, McWatt, Robson, Rutherford, Trotter.less than 1 page100Ronald Morrison 
FairbairnUpdate to 'Bringing science to genealogy'An update on a DNA project that was first described in Volume 67, pages 1 -4 June 2008.4 pages or more72Lorna Henderson 
FairbairnBringing Science to Genealogy - DNA TestingHave you got a family rumour of relationships between families that you cannot prove ? Perhaps you’re curious whether or not you’ve some undiscovered relations out there somewhere in the world, or a brick wall that stubbornly refuses to budge. Then possibly you should consider DNA testing. The author set up three surname DNA projects for Sinton, Fairbairn and Runciman.2 pages or more67Lorna Henderson 
FairbairnLaidlawstiel, ClovenfordsThis is history bought to life with Walter Scott, William Wordsworth and Prime Minister Gladstone. For anyone interested in Clovenfords you must read this.2 pages or more37Margaret Lawson 
FairburnKnow Your Parish - EdnamHistory of the parish of Ednam and some inhabitants.1 page or more24Audrey Mitchell 
FairburnThe Days of Our Youth - Memories of MelroseThis article has been extracted from a much longer memoir that John Dick wrote when he retired around 1950. He was born in 1889, the second son of William Dick, an ironmonger in Melrose and his wife Isobella Lauder. He emigrated to Canada as a young man where he eventually became the Chief Cost Accountant for Sun Life Assurance Company. John served in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in World War I as a quarter-master sergeant. Although he was twice married he had no children.7 pages or more67John Dick 
FairfaxMary SommervilleAn account of the life of Mary Sommerville, born in Jedburgh and the reason for her being honoured on a bank note.2 pages or more93Ronald Morrison 
Fairholm ErebusNorth West passage-the Melrose connectionIt is 150 years since the explorer, Sir John Franklin, vanished. This is the tale of a Melrose man who was with him on the long journey to find the North West Passage.1 page or more21 
FairholmeThe Fairholme Memorial (Holy Trinity Churchyard, Melrose)An article on the memorial in Holy Trinity Churchyard, Melrose to James Walter Fairholme, R.N. who perished with the Franklin expedition of 1845 to discover the North West Passage and an account of the expedition itself.89John Wood 
FairingtonA Family of Shoemakers - The Allans of PaxtonInterest account of the Allans of Paxton who were shoemakers in Paxton from around 1800 till the beginning of World War II.4 pages or more67Mary Newbery 
FairlieStaff at Hutton CastleAppeal for further information on the staff at Hutton Castle, home of Sir William Burrell.1 page or more98Ronald Morrison 
FalahillCoercion or Consensus? The Government of a Border Burgh in the Sixteenth CenturyThe Burgesses, and how they looked after Selkirk. The privileges that they gave themselves. Continued in issue 26.5 pages or more25Peter Symms 
FalstonePresbyterian Migration into NorthumberlandThis article, reprinted by permission of Northumberland and Durham FHS, is a list of persons in communion rolls, who had moved from the Scottish Borders.1 page or more20Don Mason 
Family TreeAn Unusual Way Of Recording Family TreesThis is about a gravestone in the burial ground of Sweetheart Abbey, Dumfries-shire which has a drawn family tree of the Jardine family. The article shows a picture of the gravestone.1 page or more66Colin McInnes 
Family Tree MakerFamily Tree Maker OnlineDescription of some of the features and benefits of using a family history computer program with the Internet2 pages or more40Allan McVittie 
Family Tree MakerFamily Tree MakerDescription of some of the features and benefits of using a family history computer program.2 pages or more39John Unsworth 
FansGreenlaw and Melrose BrownleesNew member Graham Somerville has been able to confirm speculation in Issue 105 regarding the Berwickshire Brownlee ancestors. Thomas Brownlee and his twin Robert were born 1851 at Greenlaw of parents Alexander Brownlee (1797-1874 - Greenlaw) and Mary Ann Hood (1807 (Coldstream)-1887(Greenlaw)). The member has DNA matches to Robert. The family story is further described and evidence seen at Greenlaw Church.1 page or more110Editor 
FansExecutions don't come cheapAn account of the hanging at Fans, Earlston of Robert Scott for the murder of two companions on their returning from a fair in the Town and the costs involved in the execution.1 page or more81Ronald Morrison 
FantalaneUpdate on Surnames and ClansmenAdditional notes, about the lands of Fantalane, relating to the author's book.1 page or more43Michael Robson 
FarmingThe Way We WereBerwickshire farm servants wages from 1751 and how the farm hand had to make the hovel of a house more habitable. It was not the good old days, it was slavery.1 page or more15Colin Wood 
FarquarsonMaxwellheugh Cottage - the biography of a houseA review of the families who had inhabited a house on the outskirts of Kelso.8 pages or more73Isobel Gordon 
FarquharsonsKelso's Ragged schoolCase histories and fate of children in the 1800s who went to a Ragged School. These three names from the excellent book that Audrey has written will make you want to purchase this book.2 pages or more9Audrey Mitchell 
FastheughDalgleishs and Stoddarts of YarrowDescription of George McLauchlan's family from his paternal great grandparents Robert Dalgleish and Margaret Elliot from Yarrow, and Robert's step-family John Stoddart. The Dalgleish family were tenants at Fastheugh for over 100 years, and Robert's parents (Robert and Martha Muir were from Anaston. Martha married 3 times - Robert, John Stoddart (Williamhope) and Robert Curror (Hartwoodburn). Margaret Elliot was a direct descendant of Martin Elliot of Braidley. John and Martha had 3 children; John later married Helen Veitch (Innerleithen) and had 9 children.2 pages or more103Marjorie McLauchlan 
FauldshopeNotes on the Ancestry of the Ettrick ShepherdJames Hogg (1770-1835) where he and his ancestors lived in the Borders, also who they married.2 pages or more18Donald Wyte 
FeeleySoldiers' WillsA brief article of Soldiers' Wills and how to access on line.86 
FeeneyKings Own Scottish BorderersA list of men who died in the Boer War in outlying places.1 page or more32Helen Reichenbach 
FeenieMemories of Sir William Burrell's house staff at Hutton CastleFollow-up on article on Staff at Hutton Castle.less than 1 page98Lesley Gray 
Fencible CavalryBerwickshire Fencible CavalryDetails of discharge records of the Berwickshire Cavalry during the Napoleonic Wars. Following the Napoleonic Wars (1814-1835) which may be of interest to those researching their ancestors. An interesting mix of Bordermen and those from south of the Border. These records are from the National Archives at Kew.1 page or more84 
FenhamKelso Mail ExtractsSix birth announcements published in the newspaper in 1803 and 1804.1 page or more73Marjorie Gavin 
FensonDuns Properties and FamiliesBook review. Author: David McLean. Histories of 3 further properties in Duns. 1. The Hermitage on Station Road - built 1840 - previously families Stewart/Stuart and Ferguson - nursing home - and now in private hands again. 2. Duns Auction Mart - opened 1877 - main family connection - Swan. 3. Fenton Lodge (previously Kilmeny) - 1890s designed by local architect George Fortune (also known for local churches - especially new church at Cranshaws - related families Fensons and Robsons. Digital copies available. See also Issue 106.less than 1 page107Ronald Morrison 
Fenton LodgeDuns Properties and FamiliesBook review. Author: David McLean. Histories of 3 further properties in Duns. 1. The Hermitage on Station Road - built 1840 - previously families Stewart/Stuart and Ferguson - nursing home - and now in private hands again. 2. Duns Auction Mart - opened 1877 - main family connection - Swan. 3. Fenton Lodge (previously Kilmeny) - 1890s designed by local architect George Fortune (also known for local churches - especially new church at Cranshaws - related families Fensons and Robsons. Digital copies available. See also Issue 106.less than 1 page107Ronald Morrison 
FergusonDNA Testing for Genealogists - A PrimerA description of the use of DNA testing and the strengths of the use of the Autosomal test to extend knowledge to 4th cousins registered in the system. Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) testing is briefly described, plus Y-DNA. The author has used these tests to successfully trace the birth of his great great grandparents, and uncovered links to 4 different family lines.3 pages or more103George Ferguson 
FergusonLife at Pirn House InnerleithenReview of a book 'Life at Pirn House' Innerleithen by Alexander Grant Ferguson recalling life in the house in the early years of the 20th century.less than 1 page92Marianne Morrison 
FergusonJames Ferguson Schoolmaster, 1814-1894How the memory of a clock led the author to research this ancestor.less than 1 page32J Ferguson 
FergusonWomen of GunsgreenAn account of an exhibition entitled 'Women of Gunsgreen' with information on women who resided at or had connections with Gunsgreen House in Eyemouth.1 page or more85Ronald Morrison 
FergusonDuns Properties and FamiliesBook review. Author: David McLean. Histories of 3 further properties in Duns. 1. The Hermitage on Station Road - built 1840 - previously families Stewart/Stuart and Ferguson - nursing home - and now in private hands again. 2. Duns Auction Mart - opened 1877 - main family connection - Swan. 3. Fenton Lodge (previously Kilmeny) - 1890s designed by local architect George Fortune (also known for local churches - especially new church at Cranshaws - related families Fensons and Robsons. Digital copies available. See also Issue 106.less than 1 page107Ronald Morrison 
FergusonWilliam Coulthard: Emigrant to South AustraliaCaptain A. J. Coultherd has sent a moving account of an intrepid explorer who moved to Australia in 1836.less than 1 page7Alfred J. Coultherd 
FergusonDrumlanrig School - 'The Ragged School'Engaging account of the 150 year history of Drumlanrig School, originally the 'Ragged School' serving an area known as the West End of Hawick.10 pages or more60Marjorie A. Gavin 
FerneyhillSister Elizabeth TullySome notes on the book, 'A Nurse at the Front' being effectively the transcript of a Diary kept by a WW1 nurse, Sister Edith Appleton.less than 1 page97 
FesseyA Creditable Soldier - Arthur James (Dick) KenningtonAn account of the life and military career of Arthur James (Dick) Kennington (1870 to 1945).5 pages or more99Fred Kennington 
FestivalHawick Reivers FestivalA summary of the lawless and turbulent times celebrated in the Hawick Reivers Festival celebrated in March. Prominent reivers surnames are listed, together with words originating from the period and region.1 page or more111Editor 
FiddesMore GladstonesMore history of the Gladstones covers a family from Kirk Yetholm and their emigration to Australia and New Zealand. It lists many descendants from this family.1 page or more37Warren A. Spence 
FidraA Balloon Visits the BordersHistory of hot-air ballooning over Scotland and the Borders from 17851 page or more100Mike Chandler 
Field Marshall HaigWWI CommemorationSome notes on the 100th. Anniversary of the outbreak of World War 1, the Galashiels War Memorial, the sculptor Thomas J Clapperton, Field Marshall Haig, Bemersyde, the Cochrane family and those from Galashiels who lost their lives.1 page or more85 
FifeThe Case of Agnes GrayTaken from the Session Minutes of Melrose Parish Registers (1723-1741). A sad tale of a young girl who was cited to present herself before the Kirk Session.1 page or more19Editor 
FinlayOne of the many Brown FamiliesA family tree of Browns in Galashiels, Selkirk areas.1 page or more26I.M. Brown 
FinlaysonBroughton Free Church RecordsInformation on the book 'Broughton Free Kirk and Thereabouts 1842-1943' compiled by the Rev David Marshall Forrester in 1943.less than 1 page97 
FinlaysonFinlaysons of Goseland Farm, KilbunchoA journey tracing the author's links to the Finlaysons of Goseland Farm Kilbuncho, Peeblesshire.2 pages or more97Susan Brownjohn 
First World WarBessie Dora Bowhill, a wartime nurseAn account of the life of Bessie Dora Bowhill born Bunkle and Preston, Berwickshire who became, a nurse and worked in South Africa during the Boer War - her further experience during the First World War working with Dr Elsie Inglis in Serbia.2 pages or more85 
First World WarJimmy Blakemore - A War CasualtyThe story of Lancelot Lionel Blakemore (alias 'Jimmy'), a Londoner who was severely wounded, losing both his legs during the First World War. He was sent to Birgham to recuperate where he met and married Katherine Scott and where he worked as a cobbler for the remainder of his life.2 pages or more90David Quensell 
First World WarDavid Reid Dewar - Another of War's VictimsThe story of David Reid Dewar, originally from Cumnock but who moved to Peebles before enlisting and being severely mentally affected by his experiences in the Great War and of his subsequent life when he was described as 'confused, incoherent and delusional'.2 pages or more89Margaret Ross 
First World WarWorld War 1 ExhibitionAn account of an exhibition staged by the Society to mark the centenary of the outbreak of World War 1.1 page or more86 
First World WarSaving and Sharing Borders Stories of WWIReference to the project by Live Borders Museum and Library Services to commemorate the Borders experience during the Great War.less than 1 page91 
First World WarJohn Keddie LintonAn enquiry regarding John Keddie Linton killed in action during World War 1.1 page or more86Mrs Dee Brook 
First World WarBand of BrothersAn account of the First World War experiences of the Murdoch family, originally from Perthshire but who settled in Galashiels, their deaths and tragedies and the effect of the families back home.3 pages or more88Trevor Stewart 
First World WarWWI CommemorationSome notes on the 100th. Anniversary of the outbreak of World War 1, the Galashiels War Memorial, the sculptor Thomas J Clapperton, Field Marshall Haig, Bemersyde, the Cochrane family and those from Galashiels who lost their lives.1 page or more85 
FirthMore Extracts from the Kelso Mail 1804Miscellaneous Extracts from the Kelso Mail 1804.1 page or more86 
FisabadNames of Soldiers and others who died in India mainly between 1930-36A list of names and their regiments, and where buried.1 page or more30Mr R. McAdam 
FischeMiriam FishOne of the band of grave yard inscription recorders, she gives a interesting description of her youth.1 page or more31Miriam Fish 
FishMiriam FishOne of the band of grave yard inscription recorders, she gives a interesting description of her youth.1 page or more31Miriam Fish 
FisherArrangements for a Victorian weddingAn account of the arrangements made for the marriage in Galashiels of Andrews Stewart Fisher to Elizabeth Tait with details as on the arranging and the ceremony2 pages or more76Janet Nellis 
FishingThe Tweed to the Northern IslesSome information on a new publication entitled 'The Tweed to the Northern Isles' which traces the history of fishing along Scotland's east coast.1 page or more84 
FishingRob of TrowsA very prince of a Tweed boatman. That was the description of Rob by Sir Robert Maxwell in his Book "The Story of the Tweed".2 pages or more19 
FishingRob of TrowsBorn at Birgham, Rob was a favourite with anglers of all classes, "peer and peasant alike". A boatman of great distinction on the Tweed.2 pages or more18Mrs M. E. Mason 
FishwickRentons in the Hutton Old Parish RegisterList of Entries.2 pages or more13Norrie McLeish 
FitzAlansThe Origins of William WallaceNotes of the genealogy of William Wallace and suggested connections to the FitzAlans and Stewarts.1 page or more81Gregory Lauder-Frost 
FitzjamesThe Fairholme Memorial (Holy Trinity Churchyard, Melrose)An article on the memorial in Holy Trinity Churchyard, Melrose to James Walter Fairholme, R.N. who perished with the Franklin expedition of 1845 to discover the North West Passage and an account of the expedition itself.89John Wood 
FitzWalterA Teri Forever- My Rich Border HeritageNostalgia about Hawick, and the revelation that some of her ancestors came from southern England, she has researched back to 500AD on her direct paternal line and from 1699 on other lines.3 pages or more66Anne Golden 
FitzWalterWho was Gordon Stewart of Hawick?Intriguing investigation into an adopted great uncle who died in World War I, and turned out to be a blood relative.3 pages or more65Anne Golden 
FitzWalterOld Books with Hawick ConnectionsA description of two old books about Hawick from the author's library. One is a library book that was never returned. Speculation about the culprit reveals many family relationships.2 pages or more74Anne Golden 
FitzwalterPleasant Sunday Afternoons and the Lad o' PairtsAn account of the activities of the Pleasant Sunday Afternoon Group formed in Hawick in 1932 with details of some of the theatrical performances which they staged.3 pages or more89Anne F Golden 
FitzWalterA Family Church - St Cuthbert's Scottish Episcopal Church, HawickSome notes on the history of St Cuthbert's Scottish Episcopal Church, Hawick particularly the author's family connection. Principal names mentioned are Coltman, Ritson, Godfrey, FitzWalter, Dearden, Landles.3 pages or more75Anne Golden 
FlandersA forgotten village-Huguenot refugees at PolwarthThe story of the Huguenot refugees who landed at Berwick on Tweed and travelling inland alighted on this secluded spot to settle there, is known, perhaps only by their descendants.3 pages or more6Colin Wood 
FlemingGreenlaw JailList of prisoners in Greenlaw Jail in the 1851 census.1 page or more35Carol Trotter 
FlemingSir Ambrose Fleming - Father of Modern ElectronicsThe Borders connection of Sir Ambrose Fleming who designed the transmitter to enable the sending of the first message across the Atlantic and whose work paved the way for the invention of the modern light bulb and radio communication.1 page or more82Robin Croftin 
FlemingThe Muster-Roll of the Jedburgh Company of Volunteers of 1804List of men from Sergeants, Corporals, and Privates, it also gives you their trade at the time. Total of men 108.2 pages or more3Sandra Duncan 
FlemingGeorge Fleming M.A.Article on George Fleming M.A., distinguished educationalist.1 page or more86Ian McGregor 
FlemingThe Wild BunchHistory of the Tweedie clan. Includes line drawings of ruins of Tinnies and Drumelzier castles.4 pages or more24Norrie McLeish 
FlemingJames Fleming, father of Sir John Ambrose FlemingSome notes on James Fleming, born near Smailholm, father of Sir John Ambrose Fleming who featured in issue 82.2 pages or more84Ian McGregor 
Fleming's RegimentWays of Arguing in the Social SciencesThis article is an extended version of a talk given to the Society on 17th September 2000, and follows an earlier article in the "Scottish Genealogist" in 1997 on the theme of methods of approach for family history researchers. Uses Hoy ancestors for examples.3 pages or more46Charles Hoy 
FlemingtonAnderson Family LegendThree brothers shared their last sixpence at Kelso Fair and then parted company. How a lady searched for relatives.less than 1 page8Mrs Steele 
FleshersThe Ancient Crafts of SelkirkThe history of crafts in Selkirk from 1113 with the building of the Border abbeys through to the Union of the Crowns.1 page or more32Jim Newlands 
FletcherMiriam FishOne of the band of grave yard inscription recorders, she gives a interesting description of her youth.1 page or more31Miriam Fish 
FletcherThe Flowers of the Forest--Borderers who fell at FloddenThe Fletcher brothers from Selkirk and were they at Flodden? Probably.1 page or more29Andrew Cockburn 
FlintlockJames Paris Lee 1831--1904 His Rifles reigned supremeBorn in Hawick, the very man who designed the Lee Enfield Rifle, emigrated to Canada, The Percussion Cap, a development by Rev Alexander Forsyth.2 pages or more3Donald Whyte 
FloddenThe Flowers of the Forest--Borderers who fell at FloddenThe Fletcher brothers from Selkirk and were they at Flodden? Probably.1 page or more29Andrew Cockburn 
FloddenThe Kirk Yetholm GypsiesIf you are connected to Yetholm, this is a must for you, it covers the gypsies from Persia right through to being settled in Kirk Yetholm. It is in two parts: issue 31 and 32.4 pages or more31A. V. Tokley 
FloddenHawick Through TimeA review of the book 'Hawick through Time' by Alistair Moffat.1 page or more85Enid Cruickshank 
FloddenA History of the BrydonsFor some hundreds of years there has been Brydons in the Borders. From Gilston, Broadmeadows, and overseas.2 pages or more7Mrs Joan Scott Stewart 
FloddenThe Flowers of the ForestA detail of those known to have died at the Battle of Flodden 1513.3 pages or more83Gregory Lauder-Frost 
FloddenMennims of NorhamThe history of Norham, its castle, and how it got its name.3 pages or more25A.M.Mennim 
FloddenThe Walter Mason PapersThe Walter Mason Papers. This is a brief description of the collection held by the museum services of Scottish Borders Council.1 page or more19Walter Elliot 
FloddenFlodden 1513 EcomuseumAn update on archaeological digs and other activities and research relative to the Battle of Flodden.1 page or more85Becki Cooper 
FloddenFlodden 500A note on events to commemorate the 500th. anniversary of the Battle.less than 1 page81 
FloddenFlowers of the Forest: Borderers who fell at FloddenNames of the Borderers who died at the battle of Flodden, 1514.2 pages or more26Andrew Cockburn 
FloddenFlowers of the Forest: Borderers who fell at FloddenNames of the Borderers who died at the battle of Flodden, 1514.2 pages or more26Andrew Cockburn 
FloddenThe Flowers of the ForestBorders who fell at Flodden A list of nobility who fell in the battle The rank and file fell with no records.2 pages or more26Andrew Cockburn 
FloorsThe Kers of Cessford CastleA history of the Kers of Cessford Castle.3 pages or more86Norrie McLeish 
Floors CastleFloors Castle HospitalNote on inventory lists and photographs which have come to light dating from the Second World War and an appeal for more information.less than 1 page79 
FogoMemories of FogoRecollections of life in Fogo at the end of the 19th. and beginning of the 20th century.2 pages or more93Kate Duncan Thomas 
FogoEarlston Air CrashAn appeal for further information following the crash of a German bomber near Earlston during WW2.less than 1 page98Ronald Morrison 
FogoEast Berwickshire Names ListInformation on contents of recently published book ' Early Berwickshire Names List'.1 page or more98Betty Snow 
FogoThe Berwickshire Leitchs Part 3A continuation of the Parts 1 and 2 of the Berwickshire Leitchs (Issues 105 and 106). Further investigating the possible older sons of James Leitch (1800-1880). Matthew was born in Fogo (b. 1851), moving to Greenlaw and then Clockmill, Duns with his parents, and then to High Street Langton marrying Elizabeth Calder and having 6 children. Later, he and brother David (the pharmacist) inherited the family home in Greenlaw, which they tried to let out. Matthew died in Longformacus, but his sons James and John continued as stone dykers, but James joined the Kings own Scottish Borderers and died in 1915 at Gallipoli. Son John stayed in Longformacus and his sons Matthew and Robert taking part in WW2. The tracing goes on trying to establish the history of Matthews older half brothers. The trail becomes complicated.2 pages or more107Diana Leitch 
FogoYorkie, the Gentle ShepherdNote about a tramp, known as Yorkie, as well as his picture on the cover.less than 1 page52Carol Trotter 
FogoBrown's Self Interpreting Family BibleGeorge Brown of Horncliffe brought into the offices the very large Brown family bible. Lavishly illustrated, it also included Family Register page. A transcript of the text is presented. It includes members of the Robertson family from Alexander Robertson (b. 1829 in Simperon Mains) and his wife Margaret (b. 1825 in Swinton) through to Georgina Dickson Robertson and Mary Dickson Robertson born in 1871 in Monkerstones, Fogo. All names registered were from the Borders. Research has confirmed more of the family up to the George Brown who donated the bible.less than 1 page110Editor 
FogoA Tale of Two TapestriesThe author has conserved and framed 2 early 19th century on linen, made by 2 young girls in Berwickshire - Margaret Hastie - age 11 (Mrs Penman Preston School), and Joan Dodds Armstrong - age 10. The author describes the lineage of both the girls. Margaret hailed from Bunkle (baptised Duns 1847) one of 7 children of William Hastie (1813-1874) and Margaret Lauder (1813-1869), and at 13 was a farm labourer at Broomhouse Mains, Edrom, staying with 5 other siblings. Her parents were buried at Preston churchyard. Older Hastie family members gravestones are found here also, and the author has collated this information and discovered a link to her own family, the Leitchs. Joan stayed in Fogomuir, and was the 11th child of 13 of George Armstrong from Fogo (1788-1855), and Janet Haig from Langton or Greenlaw (1793-1858). In 1861 Joan was a table maid working in Edinburgh.4 pages or more110Diana Leitch 
ForbesThe Descendants of James Borrowman (1744-1813)The history of the name Borrowman from Edinburgh down to Peebles and beyond, with a pedigree chart.2 pages or more17Philip R Borrowman 
FordyceMemories of AytonMrs Patricia Payne was so interested in the articles on 'The Ayton Bard' that she felt the need to record some of her memories of Ayton before all was forgotten.less than 1 page18Patricia Payne 
ForfarA Six Year Family History InvestigationAbsorbing account of James Drummond, botanist, born at Hawthornden (near Lasswade), and Thomas Drummond (also a botanist).5 pages or more23Andrew Brown 
ForrestScots in AntiguaNote about St John's Cathedral, Antigua where the author found an splendid marble memorial for Robert Peddie, surgeon, native of Kelso.1 page or more61Diana Pirrie 
ForsythJames Paris Lee 1831--1904 His Rifles reigned supremeBorn in Hawick, the very man who designed the Lee Enfield Rifle, emigrated to Canada, The Percussion Cap, a development by Rev Alexander Forsyth.2 pages or more3Donald Whyte 
ForsythBorderers in the Victorian Marriage Registers (1853-1895)This is a list of marriages in issues 16,17 and 18. It is a list of Border counties as their place of birth, when the married in Victoria, Australia between 1853 and 1895.5 pages or more16Barbara Turner 
ForsytheEscape from DingletonSome of the inmates of Dingleton Asylum, Melrose tried to escape. A few entries from the Register of escapes are listed here.3 pages or more74Peter Munro 
FortuneGrantshouse and the Turner familyHistory of the family from around 1840. Continued from issue 27.1 page or more28James Burns 
FortuneA Fortunate Experience at ColdinghamDiscovering a family grave in the churchyard at Coldingham Priory.1 page or more89Ian Blackie 
FortuneDuns Auxiliary UnitFurther information on the Duns Auxiliary Unit.1 page or more88 
FortuneRobert FortuneAn account of the life of Robert Fortune born at Edrom who became a renowned botanist and undertook several journeys (often proving quite perilous ) to China and the Far East - Many plants are named after him and he can probably lay claim to be the founder of the tea industry in India having smuggled plants out of China to help establish this. Buried at Brompton Cemetery, London where a memorial to him has recently been restored.3 pages or more80Ronald Morrison 
FortuneNew Society Publication - EdromAn account of the publication by the Society of the Edrom Monumental Inscriptions etc. also some background on the parish and persons associated.2 pages or more91 
FosterThe Early Kyles of Castleton, ScotlandThe researching of the Kyles and their history right through from the 1745 rebellion to living in Kelso in the 21st Century.2 pages or more39John Murray and David Irvine 
Foul FordA grave look at the BordersThis must be one of the great stories ever to be printed in our magazine - it is the story of grave snatchers, and how one brave chap got his just reward.4 pages or more21Ian Abernethy 
FouldenMentions of the Ramsays of Foulden familyAn account of the history of the Ramsays of Foulden in Berwickshire from the 13th century2 pages or more92Gregory Lauder-Frost 
FouldenSmallholdings at Foulden, Mordington and LambertonA summary of Brian Patten’s talk on 17th March 2002.3 pages or more49Brian Patten 
FouldenA walk around Foulden in the thirties and fortiesThe following article was written by Jean Greenland for her granddaughters. She lived in the Manse at Foulden and travelled mostly on foot to all the surrounding area with her parents. Very good.2 pages or more32Jean Greenland 
FouldenFarms And Smallholdings at Foulden - 1920-21Transcription of Valuation Rolls for Foulden1 page or more50Brian Patten 
FouldonRobert Lauder of that IlkThis is the story of the background and demise of Robert Lauder of that ilk (d.1598), one of the last to be recorded with that appellation.3 pages or more29G.M.S. Lauder-Frost 
FoulisThe Ainslies--Some notesThe name Ainslie, from 1066 onwards, a full and detailed family history.1 page or more8Violet Jardine 
FoulshielsLetters of the Andersons of SelkirkGrateful acknowledgement to Tim Anderson of a transcript of letters of the Andersons of Selkirk, soldiers, surgeons and explorers (1804-1820) with particular reference to Mungo Park and his trip to Africa.1 page or more91 
FoundryFrom Kelso to Toulouse - the Extraordinary Story of the Mather FamilyA summary of the story of the Mather family triggered by William (Guillaume) Mather (1754-1844), a metal worker born in Newton Don, who went to Toulouse to found cannon foundries to supply the French army. His father, Andrew, was born in Kelso in 1718, and his father George, who had 4 children. Andrew married Isobel, to have 4 children - Christian (a girl) born in Rutherford (1749), John, then Andrew, and finally Isobel Mather (1764). William learnt his trade in Paisley and moved to France, marrying twice (Anne Pellisier) and later Marie Elizabeth Mazars de Mazarin, having two children (Adolphe and Josephine), and was instrumental in establishing a successful foundry at Sainte Claire on the banks of the Garonnette. By the late 1800s the foundry had declined and was sold after William's death.3 pages or more103Fraser Sim 
FountainhallFountainhall Smiddy 1793-1945Account of the Hislop / Dick family who worked in the smiddy (blacksmith's shop) for five generations.2 pages or more57Margaret Dick 
FountainhallWilliam Dick (1849 - 1932)Account of William Dick, a blacksmith in Fountainhall and his family4 pages or more63Margaret Dick 
FowlisThe Descendants of James Borrowman (1744-1813)The history of the name Borrowman from Edinburgh down to Peebles and beyond, with a pedigree chart.2 pages or more17Philip R Borrowman 
FrainRob of TrowsBorn at Birgham, Rob was a favourite with anglers of all classes, "peer and peasant alike". A boatman of great distinction on the Tweed.2 pages or more18Mrs M. E. Mason 
FrameA Case for the CommissaryThe amount of information found on any particular family is a matter of luck but time spent will be rewarding.4 pages or more33Rosemary Bigwood 
FranceMiscellaneous Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Births 1854-1900Previous compilations of intimations have related to events in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the USA. These relate to births in other locations, of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.3 pages or more58Marjorie Gavin 
FranceFrom Kelso to Toulouse - the Extraordinary Story of the Mather FamilyA summary of the story of the Mather family triggered by William (Guillaume) Mather (1754-1844), a metal worker born in Newton Don, who went to Toulouse to found cannon foundries to supply the French army. His father, Andrew, was born in Kelso in 1718, and his father George, who had 4 children. Andrew married Isobel, to have 4 children - Christian (a girl) born in Rutherford (1749), John, then Andrew, and finally Isobel Mather (1764). William learnt his trade in Paisley and moved to France, marrying twice (Anne Pellisier) and later Marie Elizabeth Mazars de Mazarin, having two children (Adolphe and Josephine), and was instrumental in establishing a successful foundry at Sainte Claire on the banks of the Garonnette. By the late 1800s the foundry had declined and was sold after William's death.3 pages or more103Fraser Sim 
FrankeStobs Military CampAccount of a project by Archaeology Scotland to excavate and obtain information on Stobs Military Camp and the Society's involvement.3 pages or more95Jared Squirrel 
FranklinNorth West passage-the Melrose connectionIt is 150 years since the explorer, Sir John Franklin, vanished. This is the tale of a Melrose man who was with him on the long journey to find the North West Passage.1 page or more21 
FranklinThe Fairholme Memorial (Holy Trinity Churchyard, Melrose)An article on the memorial in Holy Trinity Churchyard, Melrose to James Walter Fairholme, R.N. who perished with the Franklin expedition of 1845 to discover the North West Passage and an account of the expedition itself.89John Wood 
FraserBorders family originsBorder family origins, surname derivations, and various aspects of family history .1 page or more33Michael Robson 
FraserSchool roll of the Hawick Academy 1857-1864Hawick Academy opened in 1857 with James A. H. Murray as its Headmaster. A list of pupils who went to the school from these dates.2 pages or more6Peter Ruthven-Murray 
FraserThe Wild BunchHistory of the Tweedie clan. Includes line drawings of ruins of Tinnies and Drumelzier castles.4 pages or more24Norrie McLeish 
Frater The men who marched awayIf you have heard Gavin speak, you will know how he has devoted his all spare time to this subject this is the K.O.S.B. part in Gallipoli, another Flodden. Men missing: Gala 54, Hawick 52, Jedburgh 18, and so on.3 pages or more9Gavin Richardson 
FrazerPeebles Combination PoorhouseA brief history of poorhouses in general and Peebles Poorhouse in particular. It includes some information about staff and inmates in the late 19th century.5 pages or more74Janis Miller 
freemasonryWalking in the Footsteps of our Oliver AncestorsThe author traces her Oliver ancestors with particular reference to Dr. George Oliver (1762-1867).1 page or more95Liz Oliver 
FreemasonryThe DicksonsNotes on various Dicksons.1 page or more24Audrey Mitchell 
FreenyStaff at Hutton CastleAppeal for further information on the staff at Hutton Castle, home of Sir William Burrell.1 page or more98Ronald Morrison 
French RevolutionPierre Merlet and the Humes of BroomhouseAn account of the author's researches to prove that Helen Home of Broomhouse was responsible for the smuggling out of France during the French Revolution of the infant Pierre Merlet who later became a distinguished linguist.6 pages or more90David Wesley 
FriarPeebles Combination PoorhouseA brief history of poorhouses in general and Peebles Poorhouse in particular. It includes some information about staff and inmates in the late 19th century.5 pages or more74Janis Miller 
Friendly SocietiesAspects of Borders Life in the early 1840sPart 2 of a talk given to the Society on 19th September 1999. Discusses wages of artisans, workers’ household budget, unemployment, poor relief, and medical assistance. Continued from issue 44, and in issue 46.6 pages or more45Peter Munro 
FriskenFrisken GenealogyNotes on a genealogy report submitted by a member, Edward Frisken.less than 1 page88 
FruidKnow Your Parish - TweedsmuirHistory of the parish of Tweedsmuir, and notable people. Drawing of Polmood in ruins.2 pages or more23Jean Moffatt 
FullarThe Ayton Bard Robert Mennon 1797-1885Book review. Author: Michael Mennon. This is a two part article abridged from the book of the title written by A. Michael Mennon. A copy of the complete book together with maps, photographs and poems is in Scottish Borders Council Library Headquarters with a family tree.4 pages or more15A. Michael Mennon 
FullarThe Ayton BardThis is in issues 16 and 17. Robert Mennon was a well known Borders bard and contributed to many Scottish weeklies.5 pages or more16A. Michael Mennim 
funeral arrangementsJohn Lee, Shoemaker in KelsoSome details of the funeral of John Lee, shoemaker in Kelso 1802. Details of funeral arrangements and surnames of those attending the funeral2 pages or more75Elma Fleming 
FurnessThe Rutherford LettersThese letters come from a collection written by Rutherfords, in Ancrum to their folks in Canada. 4 are from 1852, and one from1928. Many names of Ancrum and nearby people mentioned.3 pages or more44Ann F Rutherford, Robert Turnbull, George Hay 
GainslawAnother Borderer at BalaclavaComment about James Hunter, one of the participants in the Heavy Brigade who had the task of breaking through Russian lines at Balaclava, in respect of the talk given by Will Murray and Trevor Swan entitled a “Coldstream lad at the Charge” in issue No.58.1 page or more60Colin Miller 
Gala WaterGala Water and the First World WarReview of book 'Gala Water and the First World War' published by Gala Water History and Heritage Society.less than 1 page99 
GalahillTales of a Borderman A continuation (from Vol. 80) of Andrew Haddon's recollections and tales handed down.4 pages or more84Enid Cruickshank 
GalashielsJohn White and Margaret BrownA summary of research into John "Jock" White and Margaret "Maggie" Brown born in Scotland, but lived in Hyde Park Massachusetts. Census records revealed John's father (John White Senior) was born at Needlehall, Galashiels, May 1852, near the Needle Ha' ford across the Tweed. Jock was brought up in Galashiels (Low Buckholmside per the 1861 census) and Maggie married in Innerleithen - both were power loom weavers. They, and 2 sons, and John Senior emigrated to the USA July 1884. Maggie's father was William Brown (born Yarrow 1827) and Jane Anderson (1816), with previous generations hailing from Peebles and Innerleithen.2 pages or more105Jane Stephenson 
GalashielsTorwoodlee TowerSome history of Torwoodlee Tower, Galashiels and proposals to restore and renovate.1 page or more88James Pringle 
GalashielsA Borders Man in the American Civil WarA research for Borderers who fought in the American Civil War with particular reference to Thomas Affleck born in Galashiels.3 pages or more94Michael Hammerson 
GalashielsAlexander Turnbull and his FamilyIf you have any Turnbulls in your family and you think that you came from the Borders, this is a must for you. Turnbulls from Galashiels, Selkirk and Hawick.5 pages or more25Jane Gibson 
GalashielsThe Welsh Family from GalashielsAn account of the lives of the Welsh (Welch) family from Galashiels, their emigration to South Africa and the problems which befell them.4 pages or more99Malcolm Tait 
GalashielsThomas Alan Charters ScottA partial story put together based on a collection of documents bought at auction in 2018. Thomas Alan Charters Scott born Galashiels 10/Jun/1925. Father Thomas Allan Charters Scott (1898-1938); mother Mary Anderson (1900-1980) woollen reeler - her parents William Anderson (goods porter) and Mary Phillips. Thomas served an apprenticeship as an engineer, fitter and turner at Burnside Iron Works, Galashiels from 1941, and served in the RAF as an Aircraftsman 1st Class from 1945 to 1948. He returned to Scotland, but then joined the Merchant Navy as 3rd Engineer until 1955. In 1956 he moved back to Galashiels, living at Magdala Terrace, but left his employment after 15 months, to possibly spend time mining in Rhodesia, later returning to marry Margaret Anne Brownlee and purchase another property in Magdala Terrace. Further work has been performed in trying to trace the Brownlee family in Newton St Boswells, Bonjedward, Greenlaw, Huntlywood. Also, efforts to trace back Thomas senior from Newtown St Boswells, through Selkirk and Galashiels. There are many more recent photos in what is thought to be a Royal Marines uniform. Contributions welcome.3 pages or more105Editor 
GalashielsThe See-Through House: My Father in Full ColourA review of a book by Shelley Klein, the younger daughter of Bernat Klein, who built a modern house between Selkirk and Ettrick, and who ran a textile design business in Galashiels in the 1950s to 1970s. It is the story of Bernat's life.less than 1 page104Enid Cruikshank 
GalashielsOne line of Descent from John Simpson and Elizabeth SandersonA targeted tracing of the family of Kenneth Alan Simpson, of Vermont, USA. Kenneth was 5th generation of the Simpsons, starting with John Simpson (b. about 1775), married (about 1795) to Elizabeth Anderson - all 8 of their children were born in Galashiels. The article traces the generations mentioning Hawick, Earlston, Barnard Castle in connection with William Simpson (3rd generation) who emigrated with his family to Ontario, Canada, and died in Vermont USA. The account takes the tree to the 6th generation - Kenneth Alan Simpson Steeter and Roberta Nelson and 2 children who died in 1948 and 1955.3 pages or more106James Alan Steeter 
GalashielsCharles Lapworth, GeologistAn account of the unveiling of a plaque in recognition of Charles Lapworth, palaeontologist (born 1842), at St Peters School, Galashiels where he was Headmaster. Further information on his wives (Eliza Cooper and Jenny Sanderson), and their children in England.less than 1 page101Enid Cruikshank 
GalashielsOld Town Dairy, GalashielsA history of the Old Town Dairy in Galashiels and the Anderson family.1 page or more98Marjorie McLauchlan 
GalashielsBand of BrothersAn account of the First World War experiences of the Murdoch family, originally from Perthshire but who settled in Galashiels, their deaths and tragedies and the effect of the families back home.3 pages or more88Trevor Stewart 
GalashielsHeatheryett, Galashiels Monumental InscriptionsAnnouncement of publication of C.D. of Monumental Inscriptions at Heatheryett Cemetery Galashiels; also some notes on the history of St Aidan's Church Galashiels.1 page or more97 
GalashielsThe Walter Mason PapersThe Walter Mason Papers. This is a brief description of the collection held by the museum services of Scottish Borders Council.1 page or more19Walter Elliot 
GalashielsGalashiels History TourReview of a book entitled 'Galashiels History Tour' by Sheila Scott.less than 1 page94 
GalashielsNae Luck!Letters. No success as regards more information on William Gray (grocer), William Sanderson (Galashiels Building Society), William Dalgleish (coal merchant), Tweed Mill enquiry or Greenlaw Galbraiths in Ed. 105. Pursuing more information on TAC Scott or Walter Brownlee (Melrose postman) additional photographs are presented.less than 1 page106Editor 
GalashielsPringlesA letter regarding the Pringles of Overhaugh Street, Galashiels and a Captain George Sharp Pringle, with response and follow-up.2 pages or more87Alexander Watson/ Liz McGregor 
GalashielsBessie Quinn, Survivor Spirit - from Galashiels Mills to Garden Cities. The story of an Irish family in Scotland, 1845-1922Book review. Author: Ursula Howard. The story of an extraordinary woman who moved from famine-ravaged Ireland to settle in the Borders, in the tenements of Low Buckholmside, Galashiels in the 1800s.less than 1 page109Ronald Morrison 
GalashielsLetter to the Editor - Mystery Photo AppealA request from the Pavilion Cinema, for identification of an old photo.less than 1 page101Pavilion Cinema 
GalashielsThe Cairncross family - an example of a 16th-17th century family of feuarsThis is the text of the authors' talk to the Society on 18th September 2005 titled 'Cairncross, a Border Family'. Outline of a typical noted old family in the Lauderdale/Melrose/Galashiels district, with descriptions of some of the local areas and ownership.12 pages or more59Gregory Lauder-Frost 
GalashielsTracing Your Family Tree May Not Always Be PleasantAccount of research into one specific family. Very detailed - a lot of research.3 pages or more42Margaret C. Lawson 
GalashielsArchibald Johnstone, Galashiels weaver and Australian mill ownerThe story of Archibald Johnstone from Galashiels who set up a mill in Selkirk (Burn Mill) with his uncle Daniel, who were then persuaded by Peter Bulman (a wool mill engineer and machinist originally from Denholm; a cattle farmer in Australia) to relocate to Australia in Australia to develop a mill (the Waverley mill) in Launceston, Tasmania. The new mill opened in May 1874. Peter Bulman bought out the Johnstones in 1883 and the mill passed to his brother-in-las Robert Hogarth. The mill is still operating at the time of writing. The Johnstones set up a new mill in Hobart (the Johnstone Bros Derwent Mill) with production starting in 1884 using members of the Aiken family from the Borders. Archibald died in 1917. The mill ceased operating in 1939, the building now used for multiple purposes.3 pages or more105Marion Johnstone 
GalashielsPremises ReportReport on proposed works to the Society's new premises in Overhaugh Street, Galashiels.2 pages or more83Bill Stewart 
GalashielsRobert ColtartAn account of the life and death of Robert Coltart an itinerant confectionery salesman on whom the popular song Coulter's Candy is based1 page or more100Ronald Morrison 
GalashielsThe Johnstone Family from Galashiels - Tasmanian Woollen Mill PioneersThe story from the emigration of George McKenzie Johnstone (son of Walter and Mary Johnstone), the great grandfather of the author Graeme Wood, from Galashiels to Tasmania in 1887, after marrying Marion Dallas of Ladhope, and having 3 children Walter, John and George born in Galashiels, and Ann born in Keith. They had 4 more children in Tasmania (Mary, Lillian Marion, Jessie Gladys and Allen Brownlee, by 1898. George joined his brothers David and Archibald, and uncle Daniel, to help setting up a new woollen mill in Hobart, based on their successful building of the Burn Mill on the Ettrick River. George focussed on tailoring, and as a wool merchant.1 page or more103Graeme Wood 
GalashielsNew Premises - 52 Overhaugh StreetAn announcement of the opening of the Society's new premises.less than 1 page82 
GalashielsJames Melrose ScottFurther to a request for information on Margaret B Scott (1874-1953) in Issue 108, more information is included from member Bruce McCartney regarding James Melrose Scott, Margaret's brother. He joined the KOSB July 1888 and died at Loos August 1915 as a sergeant in WW1, leaving a widow Louisa Selina (Hamilton) Scott of Halliburton Place, Galashiels, and 2 adopted daughters, known as Isabella Melrose, and Agnes Scott. Piper Daniel Laidlaw of Swinton, was later awarded the Victoria Cross for conspicuous bravery playing the company out of the gassed trench.less than 1 page109Editor 
GalashielsMy Ancestor Fought at BalaclavaRobert Brand (born 1815 in Ceres, Fife) was the son of John Brand and Helen Patie. He was a weaver and joined the 93rd Highlanders, serving for 21 years. In 1851 he, and his wife (Anne, Co. Tyrone), were based at Edinburgh Castle. He fought at Balaclava in the Crimean War as one of 'The Thin Red Line'. When he left the army he lived with his sister Elizabeth and husband Robert Nicholson, in Bank Court, until he died in 1875.less than 1 page105Liz Cowie 
GalashielsNew PremisesAn account of the opening of the Society's new premises at 52 Overhaugh Street, Galashiels.2 pages or more86 
GalashielsThe Power of the Family History CommunityAn account of a successful attempt to return war medals belonging to an Andrew Colville born in Galashiels to his family (now in New Zealand).2 pages or more90 
GalashielsCoulter's Candy and other DelicaciesReminiscences of Coulter's Candy and other Borders sweetmeats. Also notes on the statue erected in his memory and the sculptress Angela Hunter.1 page or more100Enid Cruickshank 
GalashielsWilliam Kemp LettersA description of a volume of 80 letters covering the period 1840 to 1861 addressed to William Kemp a valued member of the Galashiels community in the mid 1800s. Born in Bleachfields, Melrose 1788, first child of James Kemp (linen bleacher) and Christian Skirvan (Skirving). Williams' siblings were John, Georgina and Andrew. Harried Elisabeth Ketchen 1821, his children were James, Mariame(Marianne?), John, William and George Macdonald. Kemp was an engineer and amateur geologist. The letters travelled out to Queensland Australia with William's son John, and years later passed to the author (David Cramond) via his great grandparents and grandfather. The letters include a number letters from Charles Darwin arising from a discovery of old seeds in a sandpit near Melrose.3 pages or more104David Cramond 
GalashielsNewspapers published in the BordersBorder newspapers published in the Borders, 65 in total.2 pages or more5Peter Elliot 
GalashielsCharles Lapworth and the Borders connectionAn account of the life of Charles Lapworth, the renowned geologist, who although born in Berkshire became a schoolmaster in Galashiels where he married and had a family. He carried out much of his early work on the rocks in the Galashiels area before moving to St Andrews and subsequently obtaining a professorship of Geology at Birmingham University.3 pages or more83Enid Cruickshank 
GalashielsGalashiels through TimeA review of the book 'Galashiels through Time' published by Amberley Press.1 page or more91 
GalashielsParochial Return of the Parish of GalashielsThis is a transcript of a list of Galashiels men willing to serve their country during the Napoleonic times as pioneers, guides, and providing horses, carts, and drivers. This information was obtained from a document lent by Murray Dickson of the Old Gala Club.1 page or more47 
GalashielsGala RemembersReference to a book published by the Old Gala Club on the Centenary of the Armistice bringing an end to WW1.less than 1 page99 
GalashielsCoercion or Consensus? The Government of a Border Burgh in the Sixteenth centuryThe burgh of Selkirk, their trades, who controlled them. The baillies sergeants and how they came into being. Continued from issue 25.4 pages or more26Peter Symms 
GalashielsHistoric Galashiels - Archaeology and DevelopmentNotes on the book 'Historic Galashiels, Archaeology and Development', produced by Historic Scotland.less than 1 page98Ronald Morrison 
GalashielsKnow Your Parish - LadhopeDescription of Ladhope (now Galashiels) and historical notes. Includes a drawing of Ladhope Parish Church.1 page or more20 
GalashielsRobert Mabon Laidlaw. Woodside Nursery 1900-1950 Wood Street, GalashielsA brief account of the development of the Wood Street nursery in Galashiels by Robert Mabon Laidlaw (1868-1950), from Bowhill, and the Laidlaw family in Wood Street in Galashiels. Robert was the grandfather of the author. The nursery land was re-developed to form the new housing development called Woodlea 40 years after Roberts death.3 pages or more108Marjorie McLauchlan 
GalashielsGreat Tapestry of ScotlandSome notes on the proposed housing of the Great Tapestry of Scotland in Galashiels.less than 1 page93Ronald Morrison 
GalashielsJames the ClockAn account of the sourcing and transportation of a James Gowans (1800-1886) clock to Australia by the Ball family. James Gowans was the 3rd great grandson of the authors husband. James Gowans worked in East Linton, working in his shop in Galashiels 47 High Street from the 1840s to 1890s. His son John was a prize winning chronometer maker and jeweller in New York; his son James was a watch and clock maker in Hawick; his son William became a doctor.1 page or more105Jill Ball 
GalashielsNew Collections at the Heritage HubCounty council records, diaries and estate papers were identified amongst the backlog of uncatalogued material at the Scottish Borders Archive.4 pages or more69Juline Baird 
GalashielsBessie Quinn : Survivor SpiritBook review. Author: Ursula Howard. An account of the Quinn family fleeing the famine in Ireland in the 1840s. Bessie's' parents - father Owen via Haddington, and mother Mary Lyons via Glasgow, Haddington and Walkerburn, spent a lot of time in the Borders towns, including Galashiels. Bessie ended up in Hampstead Garden Suburb with her husband Cecil, the son of Ebenezer Howard, and had 2 children, one of which was the authors' father. Bessie dies of the Spanish flu in 1919.less than 1 page111Ursula Howard 
GalashielsCharles and the Chocolate FactoryAn account of the Schulze family; Charles William Schulze moved to Scotland from Braunschweig in the 1800s, founded Schulze, Gow and Co., wool exporters in Galashiels, and had 5 children, Charles, Rudolph, Hugh, Johanna, Mary and Alwine, all in Galashiels. In 1911 Charles founded the Continental Chocolate Factory in Portobello, with the family home moving to Brunswickhill 10 years later. The factory was requisitioned by the army at the start of WW1.1 page or more101Mike Chandler 
GalashielsRev. Robert Douglas, 1747-1820 The father of GalashielsThe Rev. Robert Douglas, minister of Galashiels, 1747-1820, was a man of great ability and served his parishioners so well he was called "The Father of Galashiels".2 pages or more37Donald Whyte 
GalashielsThe King and I and the Galashiels War MemorialBackground on the life of Captain V.G.A. Bush, the only member of the R.A.F. whose name appears on the Galashiels War Memorial and his connection with Anna Leonowens the 'I' in 'The King and I'.1 page or more97Gavin McLelland 
GalashielsTranscribing the StonesNotes on the publication of the monumental inscriptions at Heatheryett, Galashiels with some notes on the history of Galashiels Parish and the first Church at Lindean burial place of the second wife of John Knox.2 pages or more84 
GalashielsHenry Mitchell 1877 - 1950Based on a collection of personal documents found in Edinburgh, the story of Henry Mitchell (b. 1877) has been pieced together from his parents Thomas Mitchell (b. 1888 - Channel St., Ladhope) and Isabella Kerr. He had 5 siblings, moved to Edinburgh around 1906, and married Martha Isabella Allan Keddie and had 2 children. Testimonials to his life are presented.2 pages or more111Elma Fleming 
GalashielsBaillie John Smail of GalashielsBaillie Smail, born at Clovenfords, was First Baillie in 1867, and was renowned for severe punishment . He died of chronic alcoholism.1 page or more36 
GalashielsMy NamesakeAbout the Telford family from the Hawick area. He moved around from Langlee, Ancrum. They were buried in Melrose.less than 1 page3Helen (Telford) Reichenbach 
GalashielsOne of the many Brown FamiliesA family tree of Browns in Galashiels, Selkirk areas.1 page or more26I.M. Brown 
GalashielsArchie's Walking StickAn account tracking down the provenance of a walking stick inscribed A.C. Abbothill Galashiels N.B. It was traced to Adam Cochrane co-owner of Mid Mill Paton Street, or to his son Archibald who took over the expanding business with his brothers. The family tree from Adam Cochrane (died 1818) married to Agnes Tait), through to great grandson Archibald Leman Cochrane b. 1909 (Archie Junior) . Archie's Walk in Galashiels was named after Archie Senior Archie Junior's father.3 pages or more102Alverie Weighill 
GalashielsCoulter's CandySome investigation into the life and background of Robert Coltart, confectionery manufacturer who probably compiled the song 'Coulter's Candy', his connections with Galashiels and the history of the song.3 pages or more86Ronald Morrison 
GalashielsGalashiels and some of its familiesTalk given to the society by Mr. Ian Miller, President of the Old Gala Club. Gala indeed goes back along way perhaps even to 7000 B.C. It covers the history up to the 19th Century.3 pages or more31Ian Miller 
Galashiels War MemorialWWI CommemorationSome notes on the 100th. Anniversary of the outbreak of World War 1, the Galashiels War Memorial, the sculptor Thomas J Clapperton, Field Marshall Haig, Bemersyde, the Cochrane family and those from Galashiels who lost their lives.1 page or more85 
GalbraithBorn in the BordersA list of names that have been extracted from the Death Index (1855-6) of Victoria, Australia. Also, where to obtain copies of death certificates.1 page or more21Barbara E. Turner 
GalbraithOld Books with Hawick ConnectionsA description of two old books about Hawick from the author's library. One is a library book that was never returned. Speculation about the culprit reveals many family relationships.2 pages or more74Anne Golden 
GalbraithClan Galbraith - Royalty to RefugeesA summary of the torrid history of the Galbraith clan and its associations, describing the branch that ended up in the Scottish Borders, back to John Galbraith in Greenlaw in late 1600s/early 1700s. His son John went on to be a tenant farmer in Humbie, another son (also John) to Symington, and all other siblings to work on the land. By the mid 19th century the merchant arm of the family moved to London.1 page or more105Alastair Galbraith Ann Galbraith 
GalbraithFrom Coldstream to CanadaThe Galbraith history from Coldstream to Toronto University. A comprehensive account of the Galbraiths.3 pages or more26James Burns 
GallipoliWar RecordsReport on a project by the Society to record information on Borderers who fell in the First World War.less than 1 page92 
GallipoliK.O.S.B. MemoriesThis is a look at the talk given by Gavin Richardson, who must be the best informed on the first world war and Gallipoli.2 pages or more25Gavin Richardson 
GallipoliThe Sinking of the T.S. ROYAL EDWARDSummary of the sinking of the T.S. Royal Edward near the island of Kandelossa on its way from Avonmouth to Gallipoli. It was carrying British soldiers including 100 men trained at Stobs Camp who were declared missing or dead.1 page or more100Jared Squirrell 
Gallipoli The men who marched awayIf you have heard Gavin speak, you will know how he has devoted his all spare time to this subject this is the K.O.S.B. part in Gallipoli, another Flodden. Men missing: Gala 54, Hawick 52, Jedburgh 18, and so on.3 pages or more9Gavin Richardson 
GallipoliGallipoli and Hill 70 LoosSome notes on an exhibition on Gallipoli staged by the Society with background; also notes on the centenary of the Battle of Loos and service of commemoration at Edrom Church2 pages or more89 
GallipoliAfter GallipoliAfter Gallipoli was written as a sequel to "For King and Country" and the Scottish Borderers and continues the story of the 1/4th. (Border) Battalion the Kings Own Scottish Borderers.3 pages or more21Gavin Richardson 
GallowayStoddartMargaret Stoddart, born 1831, and her very interesting history. From stot-herd, one who tended cattle 1376. Earliest mention in Douglas Barony of Buittle.2 pages or more38Audrey Mitchell 
Galloway LevellersThe Lowland ClearancesTalk given on 19 November 2006, about the Lowland Clearances which preceded the much more infamous Highland Clearances.7 pages or more66Peter Aitchison Andrew Cassell 
GameGranny's Bawbees and other coins (part 2)The writer traces the history of coinage in Scotland and talks of shop cheques or tokens particularly instancing Co-operative stores and also mentioning J.A. Game's tea shop in Hawick.3 pages or more78Peter Munro 
GammylstounNotes on people in Lauder in 1501Brief notes on Thomas Borthwick of Gammylstoun confirmed in 1501 as in certain tenements in the Royal Burgh of Lauder, previously occupied by Charles Murray, and surrounded by lands of William Broun, George Weddirhede, William Hoppringle, William Scheill and Thomas Spens. Also Robert Lauder, son of Gilbert in Whitslaid.less than 1 page103Gregory Lauder-Frost 
Gandelu CemeteryPte John Donaldson ScottAn investigation into the life of John Donaldson Scott, killed in France in 1914.2 pages or more97John Simpson Barton 
GardenersFrom Kelso to KalamazooAn account of the life of George 'Celery' Taylor' born in Kelso in 1803 gardener who emigrated to Kalamazoo, Michigan and is noted for introducing celery into the United States. Kept a detailed diary which also records his experiences on his return visits to Scotland in 1871 and 1874.78Margaret Jeary 
GardeningThe Famous and Infamous of the Jeffrey FamilyAbsorbing biography of James Jeffrey, son of James Jeffrey and Elizabeth Sinton, and his career as a famous gardener.3 pages or more46George Martin 
GardinerWorking on the RailroadRailroad incidents recorded during the construction of the Galashiels section of the Waverley line 1884-452 pages or more30M. L.. Lawson 
GarlandA forgotten village-Huguenot refugees at PolwarthThe story of the Huguenot refugees who landed at Berwick on Tweed and travelling inland alighted on this secluded spot to settle there, is known, perhaps only by their descendants.3 pages or more6Colin Wood 
GartlandCompany Sergeant Major John GartlandRequest for further information on Company Sergeant Major John Gartland, killed in 1917.less than 1 page93 
GarvaldKnow your parish - LongformacusThe history, and how Longformacus got its name. Its population and parish records.1 page or more21Editor 
GattonsideMelrose: Past and PresentA story of Melrose from 3000 years B.C. to the Greenyards in 1992.2 pages or more22Mr. T Little 
GattonsideMy dig into the PastHow a birthday party of Melrose Bridge led to a very interesting tale of one man's family search.2 pages or more33Mr Turner 
GattonsideWill of Gibbie Hatley of Gattonside 1547Details of an interesting legacy to the Edinburgh Hangman.less than 1 page74 
GattonsideThe Boston Family of GattonsideA tale of hand loom weavers from Gattonside who decided to visit a sister in Canada. How they eventually decided to emigrate over to Canada and they walked from New York to Upper Canada. Most of the family are buried in Melrose Church Yard.2 pages or more39M.C.Lawson 
Gavin HamiltonSome epitaphs written by Robert BurnsEpitaphs written by Robert Burns on Gavin Hamilton, his own father, Willie Mitchie and Robert Fergusson, poet.1 page or more76 
GedcomGedcoms and AncestryA letter of concern regarding the Society providing gedcoms which the requesters post on their Ancestry record as their trees.less than 1 page108Enid Cruikshank 
GeddesPeeblesshire Families and ClansThe history of a few Peeblesshire families, Tweedies, Naesmiths, Gledstanes, Veitches, and others. Some very interesting stories come from this chapter.3 pages or more33Malcolm Archibald 
GeeDrumlanrig School - 'The Ragged School'Engaging account of the 150 year history of Drumlanrig School, originally the 'Ragged School' serving an area known as the West End of Hawick.10 pages or more60Marjorie A. Gavin 
GefleTotties in SwedenNote about Thomas Tottie, from Jedburgh, born in 1664, a tobacco manufacturer, extracted from Th. A. Fischer’s The Scots in Sweden (Edinburgh, 1907).less than 1 page60 
GenealogyNavigating the Library and Archives Canada WebsiteGuidance on navigating the Library and Archives Canada Website, to assist in building a family history and genealogy. There is an extensive list of provincial/ territorial archives and genealogical societies.2 pages or more108Christine Woodcock 
General Register HouseWills and TestamentsScots law on wills and testaments-the difference. With a good description on how and where to find information on the subject.3 pages or more22James Galbraith 
GeologyCharles Lapworth and the Borders connectionAn account of the life of Charles Lapworth, the renowned geologist, who although born in Berkshire became a schoolmaster in Galashiels where he married and had a family. He carried out much of his early work on the rocks in the Galashiels area before moving to St Andrews and subsequently obtaining a professorship of Geology at Birmingham University.3 pages or more83Enid Cruickshank 
George ArmstrongA Tale of Two TapestriesThe author has conserved and framed 2 early 19th century on linen, made by 2 young girls in Berwickshire - Margaret Hastie - age 11 (Mrs Penman Preston School), and Joan Dodds Armstrong - age 10. The author describes the lineage of both the girls. Margaret hailed from Bunkle (baptised Duns 1847) one of 7 children of William Hastie (1813-1874) and Margaret Lauder (1813-1869), and at 13 was a farm labourer at Broomhouse Mains, Edrom, staying with 5 other siblings. Her parents were buried at Preston churchyard. Older Hastie family members gravestones are found here also, and the author has collated this information and discovered a link to her own family, the Leitchs. Joan stayed in Fogomuir, and was the 11th child of 13 of George Armstrong from Fogo (1788-1855), and Janet Haig from Langton or Greenlaw (1793-1858). In 1861 Joan was a table maid working in Edinburgh.4 pages or more110Diana Leitch 
George BellReminiscences of Childhood by a Matron of 78Narrative written by the author's great grandfather's sister about their emigration from Scotland to New York in 1829. Continued in issue 42.5 pages or more41Jim Wilson 
George BrownGeorge SquareA description of the origin of the name George Square in Edinburgh. Named after George Brown (Broun) 1722-1806, by his architect brother James. Sons of William Broun of Lindsayland and Elliston (near Biggar and St Boswells respectively). The account describes George's life, including marrying Helen Scott, and later Dorothea Dundas on Helen's death, and having 3 daughters, and 6 sons, and the development and residents of the Square, and the surrounding New Town development. Many 'second home' residents were landowners from the Borders.1 page or more102Mike Chandler 
George BrownHonest GeorgeA book review of Honest George by Eileen Stewart. Tracing the heritage of George Brown. The earliest branch seems to be the Browns of Coulston in East Lothian, notably James Brown (architect). Available in digital format, with comprehensive indexing.less than 1 page104Ronald Morrison 
George BunyanBuilding a BusinessA history of the Bunyans (Bunyies) from Melrose and Newstead from the early 1600s, originally masons from France, but moving into butcher shops, and prominence in the Melrose Town Council by George Bunyan (Bunyie - the authors' great great grandfather, and Provost of Melrose).2 pages or more111Stephen Bunyan 
George ChappellThe Cheviot MotorcycleA description of the construction of the Cheviot Motorcycle by George Chappell, Bridge Street, Berwick, trained in Wooler.less than 1 page108Martin Shelley 
George EliotAm I or am I not an Elliot? Can I wear my Elliot tartan scarf?An account of the research into the authors connections to the Elliot name. Elizabeth Elliot was born in Hawick 1892 to Robert Eliot (b. 1857) and Margaret Rowat. Robert was 1 of 3 children born to George and Elizabeth Douglas. Before then the researcher has been unable to clearly trace the Elliots further with any confidence.less than 1 page102Christine Nichol 
George HendersonCommemorating George HendersonIn Issue 104 (Oct/2020) there was a brief report on Captain George Henderson VC DSO and Bar. Born in East Gordon (1983), he served in the Manchester Regiment, and was killed in action in Mesopotamia in 1920. Post COVID lockdowns there is now a stone memorial to him in Gordon unveiled in July 2021.less than 1 page107Editor 
George HendersonOrmistons and Renwicks - Two Melrose FamiliesAn investigation into the origins of the business Ormiston and Renwick, seedsman/garden shop, in Melrose High Street. Starting with John Renwick (b. Makertstoun 1839, and his wife Wilhelmina Wilton 1846 and 5 children). 2 later children, one of which included the name Ormiston (the couple had a boarder Charles Ormiston d.1882, son of Archibald Ormiston 1815-1866, son of Walter Ormiston (b. 1750) and Agnes Brown d. 1846. The account goes on to describe more detail about the success of Charles and his legacy left to the Renwicks and to Melrose (Ormiston Institute). The business passed to George Henderson. The author's family (Bunyan) took over Rosebank from the Renwicks, and later acquired the Ship Inn (Alexander Bunyan) in 1921. John Renwick was a 2nd Lieutenant in the KOSB in WW1, returning to join his mother in Hawick.3 pages or more109Stephen Bunyan 
George McKenzie JohnstoneThe Johnstone Family from Galashiels - Tasmanian Woollen Mill PioneersThe story from the emigration of George McKenzie Johnstone (son of Walter and Mary Johnstone), the great grandfather of the author Graeme Wood, from Galashiels to Tasmania in 1887, after marrying Marion Dallas of Ladhope, and having 3 children Walter, John and George born in Galashiels, and Ann born in Keith. They had 4 more children in Tasmania (Mary, Lillian Marion, Jessie Gladys and Allen Brownlee, by 1898. George joined his brothers David and Archibald, and uncle Daniel, to help setting up a new woollen mill in Hobart, based on their successful building of the Burn Mill on the Ettrick River. George focussed on tailoring, and as a wool merchant.1 page or more103Graeme Wood 
George NelsonAllantonAn account based on a local newspaper account of the celebration of the Coronation Day of Edward VII, including a competition for a Coronation Jug.less than 1 page101Margaret Dick 
George ParisJames Paris Lee 1831--1904 His Rifles reigned supremeBorn in Hawick, the very man who designed the Lee Enfield Rifle, emigrated to Canada, The Percussion Cap, a development by Rev Alexander Forsyth.2 pages or more3Donald Whyte 
George SquareGeorge SquareA description of the origin of the name George Square in Edinburgh. Named after George Brown (Broun) 1722-1806, by his architect brother James. Sons of William Broun of Lindsayland and Elliston (near Biggar and St Boswells respectively). The account describes George's life, including marrying Helen Scott, and later Dorothea Dundas on Helen's death, and having 3 daughters, and 6 sons, and the development and residents of the Square, and the surrounding New Town development. Many 'second home' residents were landowners from the Borders.1 page or more102Mike Chandler 
George Stuart HendersonGeorge Stuart Henderson VC; DSO and bar; MCA commemorative flagstone is to be installed in Gordon where he was born. Born in 1893 of farmer Robert and Mary Henderson, he served with distinction with the Manchester Regiment throughout WW1. Funding for the flagstone is requested.less than 1 page104Editor 
George TaylorFrom Kelso to KalamazooAn account of the life of George 'Celery' Taylor' born in Kelso in 1803 gardener who emigrated to Kalamazoo, Michigan and is noted for introducing celery into the United States. Kept a detailed diary which also records his experiences on his return visits to Scotland in 1871 and 1874.78Margaret Jeary 
GibbDr George Henderson of Chirnside (1800 - 1864)Second and final part of the account of Dr Henderson's family (the remaining 11 children born from 1841 to 1863 !) with a very early plea for the eight-hour day and some interesting poetry.8 pages or more63Bill Henderson 
GibbThe Way We WereBerwickshire farm servants wages from 1751 and how the farm hand had to make the hovel of a house more habitable. It was not the good old days, it was slavery.1 page or more15Colin Wood 
GibsonEarly DaysExcerpts from the account of early years of her marriage written by Mrs Minerve Gibson from Calgary, Alberta, in 1980 at the age of 107.3 pages or more19Jane Gibson 
GibsonThe Way We WereBerwickshire farm servants wages from 1751 and how the farm hand had to make the hovel of a house more habitable. It was not the good old days, it was slavery.1 page or more15Colin Wood 
GibsonLaidlawstiel, ClovenfordsThis is history bought to life with Walter Scott, William Wordsworth and Prime Minister Gladstone. For anyone interested in Clovenfords you must read this.2 pages or more37Margaret Lawson 
GibsonSoup Kitchen at Dunse 1832An account of the outbreak of cholera in 1832 and minutes of the Dunse Committee of Health setting up soup kitchens with names of those to whom vouchers were issued.3 pages or more87Ronald Morrison 
GilkisonJames Hogg AncestryReport of research to establish a family connection with James Hogg, the Ettrick Shepherd,1 page or more98Mike Hogg 
GillAustralian Deaths Recorded in the Hawick Advertiser 1854-1873A list of people from Hawick who died in or on the way to Australia. Very comprehensive.3 pages or more36Marjory Gavin 
GilliesCousin Fred from HawickProblems tracing the history of a Dickson family who had lived in the Lauder area from the 17th century,3 pages or more65Jim Dickson 
GilroyA family of TainshGeorge Tainsh who married Catherine Gilroy from Selkirk and their descendants.4 pages or more4P. Tainsh- Hardie 
GladstainFamily History in "The Gladstaines Bible"This is the very old history of the Gladstains in the Hawick area in and around 1645 through to 1850 . Few families can go back that far with as much confidence in the manuscript as this one.3 pages or more27Michael Robson 
GladstanesPeeblesshire Families and ClansThe history of a few Peeblesshire families, Tweedies, Naesmiths, Gledstanes, Veitches, and others. Some very interesting stories come from this chapter.3 pages or more33Malcolm Archibald 
GladstoneEarly Notices of the GladstonesA detailed article on the early history of the Gladstone family.5 pages or more89Gregory Lauder-Frost 
GladstoneMore GladstonesMore history of the Gladstones covers a family from Kirk Yetholm and their emigration to Australia and New Zealand. It lists many descendants from this family.1 page or more37Warren A. Spence 
GladstoneThe Gladstones: A studyThis is a brief outline of the Gladstone family here in the Borders and as far away as Edinburgh, and Norwich.3 pages or more35G.M.S. Lauder-Frost 
GladstoneBorderers in the Victorian Marriage Registers (1853-1895)This is a list of marriages in issues 16,17 and 18. It is a list of Border counties as their place of birth, when the married in Victoria, Australia between 1853 and 1895.5 pages or more16Barbara Turner 
GladstoneFemale Suffrage by "Titwillow"This article was first published in a family magazine produced and edited by his grandfather Robert Hogg who farmed at Fireburnmill Coldstream.4 pages or more38John C. Gill 
GladstoneA Border Tragedy - Hawick 900, Court of Session and Civil RecordsAn article on cases of Breach of Promise.5 pages or more86Norrie McLeish 
GlasgowBerwickshire Leitchs Part 4: Update and Early DaysFurther to the Berwickshire Leitchs article in Issue 05 (Feb 2021), describing the marriage of Colin Leitch in Runcorn, to Clara in 1893, and his death from drowning 9 months later on-board the SS Hibernian (in 1894) when it was hit off the Isle of Man by paddle steamer SS Prince of Wales on its way from Liverpool to Glasgow. The author also confirms the presence of the Leitch family in Hume in the 1600s evidenced by the monumental inscriptions for Hume.1 page or more109Diana Leitch 
GlasgowAn Opaque GlassAbout William Glass (or Glasgow), who had become the first governor of the South Atlantic Island of Tristan da Cunha, honoured by the Friends of Kelso Museum in 1996.2 pages or more60Audrey Mitchell 
GlasgowThe Search for Catharine GilmourA summary of the research on Catharine Gilmour the (youngest of 3 illegitimate girls) daughter of Walter Little Gilmour of Liberton and Craigmillar b.1803, and Barbara Fraser b.1778. She was sent into the care of a shoemaker in Earlston, but her father died and her appointed legal guardian was Hugh Watson of Torsonce, as by then Walter had a legitimate male heir also named Walter, who's estate funded the girls welfare. The research also revealed history of the Newall family descendants of Robert Hogg Hawick, evidenced family in the Stow, Dryburgh and Lauder areas. Catharine ended up in Edinburgh marrying James Miller, and having a daughter Barbara, and later moving to Glasgow, and then Dunoon by 1859. Barbara moved back east to Dalkeith in the 1860s.2 pages or more102Alison Macdonald 
GlasgowA Balloon Visits the BordersHistory of hot-air ballooning over Scotland and the Borders from 17851 page or more100Mike Chandler 
GlassAn Opaque GlassAbout William Glass (or Glasgow), who had become the first governor of the South Atlantic Island of Tristan da Cunha, honoured by the Friends of Kelso Museum in 1996.2 pages or more60Audrey Mitchell 
GlassGovernor GlassSome notes on William Glass, born in Kelso who went on to establish the colony of Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic and to become its first Governor.1 page or more75Ronald Morrison 
GledstaneEarly Notices of the GladstonesA detailed article on the early history of the Gladstone family.5 pages or more89Gregory Lauder-Frost 
Glen Gatekeeper HouseThe Gatekeeper House, The Glen InnerleithenAn account of the genealogy of the Hume family who resided at The Gatekeeper House, The Glen Innerleithen.1 page or more79 
Glen HouseGlen House, InnerleithenAn account of the recording an indexing estate records by Society members and a short history on the house.1 page or more81 
GlencoeThe Welsh Family from GalashielsAn account of the lives of the Welsh (Welch) family from Galashiels, their emigration to South Africa and the problems which befell them.4 pages or more99Malcolm Tait 
GlendinningAn Unexpected HomecomingAn Englishman migrates to the Borders when Riddell House changes hands. He marries a local lass with links to Innerleithen.2 pages or more71David Rudram 
GlendinningEscape from DingletonSome of the inmates of Dingleton Asylum, Melrose tried to escape. A few entries from the Register of escapes are listed here.3 pages or more74Peter Munro 
GlendinningMaxwellheugh Cottage - the biography of a houseA review of the families who had inhabited a house on the outskirts of Kelso.8 pages or more73Isobel Gordon 
GlenholmFrom Peebleshire to Canada: William Cranston Murray - An Artist in ArchitectureThe story of the architect William Cranston Murray from Peeblesshire who went to Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada, and joined the growing Scottish community (about 2,000 people) there in 1819. Born in Stobo in 1788, his father James was a shepherd. James' first wife Elizabeth (b. about 1761) died and was buried in Stobo Kirk graveyard in 1842. William married Alexanderina Hislop from Glenholm, and their son James was born 1814 in Drumelzier. By 1825 the population of the Miramichi are had grown to about 8,500. The account summarises Murray's major works in the New Brunswick area, many as a result of the Great Miramichi fire in the October of 1825 i.e. St Paul's Anglican Church (Bushville), Judge Peters stately home (Bushville), Murray House , St James Presbyterian and St John United churches, Old Northumberland County Courthouse - all in (Newcastle). In addition there is an attempt at creating a detailed family tree of the Murray family following William's 10 children, of which only 6 names are known. The children of first son James (13), and daughter Margaret (8).7 pages or more106Barbara MacIntosh Charlotte Loggie 
GlenmayneAn Elephantine trip to St Mary's LochGeorge Reavly in his history of Galashiels notes that fifty years ago not a gig could be got to hire. One of the largest trips that ever left Galashiels propelled by horse power. On the trip to St Marys Loch.2 pages or more22K. McRae 
GlentressInnerleithen Poll Tax Roll, 1694An Innerleithen Poll Tax Roll, 1694; transcribed by John Ballantyne. Lots of people, their occupations, the rent values of their lands, and poll taxes due. A very useful and interesting document.7 pages or more43John Ballantyne 
GodfreyA Family Church - St Cuthbert's Scottish Episcopal Church, HawickSome notes on the history of St Cuthbert's Scottish Episcopal Church, Hawick particularly the author's family connection. Principal names mentioned are Coltman, Ritson, Godfrey, FitzWalter, Dearden, Landles.3 pages or more75Anne Golden 
Godson & LumgairSt Mary's MillsFrom the start of the Mill in 1894 through good and bad times . How the mill was used through both world wars.3 pages or more36Jane Gibson 
gold miningFollowing in the Footsteps of Robert Redpath.The story of one man's journey to mine gold in Australia. There is reference to two diaries kept by other men on the voyage from Glasgow to Townsville, Queensland.3 pages or more69Irene J Redpath 
Golden RetrieverThe Yellow RetrieverNote on a book on the dog, the Yellow Retriever, a breed of dog known today as The Golden Retriever.less than 1 page82 
Golden RetrieverFrom Yellow to Golden, the stately history of the Golden Retriever'An account of the history of the Golden Retriever and its Borders' connection.less than 1 page88 
GoodfellowThe Postie StoneSome background on the 'Postie Stone' situated just beyond the Peeblesshire border on the Moffat Road.less than 1 page96Ian Renwick 
GoodfellowTwo Brothers-in- LawAn account of the conflict and subsequent reconciliation of two members of the Haddon family of Hawick.2 pages or more94Enid Cruickshank 
GoodfellowThe Turnbulls of Minto Cleuchead, Burnfoot and East MiddleFrom Hawick to Australia Extracts from a book of more than three hundred pages .3 pages or more26Mrs Robyn Crossle 
GoodfellowNotes from Kelso Mail re Ship crossings from Leith to QuebecFeedback on the crossings to Canada available to the Goodfellows from Leith to Quebec in 1818 and 1819.1 page or more104Marjorie Goodfellow 
GoodsirGoodsir RecordsDetails of family trees and other records relating to the Goodsir family of Galashiels.less than 1 page98 
GoodwinDrumlanrig School - 'The Ragged School'Engaging account of the 150 year history of Drumlanrig School, originally the 'Ragged School' serving an area known as the West End of Hawick.10 pages or more60Marjorie A. Gavin 
GordianGordian Cross TweeddaleSome notes on the Gordian Cross in the Manor Valley Tweeddale.less than 1 page94Howard Kennedy 
GordonThe battle of Otterburn 600th AnniversaryThe history of the battle of Otterburn and the families that took part, also, Walter Scott's version is different to that of the English version in The Chevy chase.2 pages or more8Violet Jardine 
GordonCranston-Pringle-SparkThe author traces her genealogy.1 page or more94Muriel Hall 
GordonGeorge Stuart Henderson VC; DSO and bar; MCA commemorative flagstone is to be installed in Gordon where he was born. Born in 1893 of farmer Robert and Mary Henderson, he served with distinction with the Manchester Regiment throughout WW1. Funding for the flagstone is requested.less than 1 page104Editor 
GordonTravelling Scottish Sons from Ancrum, Crailing, Stichill and EarlstonInformation extracted from the privately printed book about 3 large Border families, all of who had 1 girl who married a minister in each generations, where letters were written and kept by the brothers. The Cranstoun brothers to the Ancrum manse, the Scott brothers to the Stichill manse, and the Gordon brothers to Gordon and Earlston; the groups of brothers also kept in touch with each other. All these documents have been indexed and reflect every day life in the 1700s and early 1800s, including writing and social skills, education, professions and ministers tenures.1 page or more107Colin -Miles Edgar Anne Edgar 
GordonCranston Pringle Spark UpdateUpdate on the Cranston Pringle Spark family, including photographs.1 page or more100Muriel Hall 
GordonA Cockburn Family in Berwickshire and Its Descendants - The BookThe author's Cockburn family history - mostly recent.3 pages or more24Andrew Cockburn 
GordonCommemorating George HendersonIn Issue 104 (Oct/2020) there was a brief report on Captain George Henderson VC DSO and Bar. Born in East Gordon (1983), he served in the Manchester Regiment, and was killed in action in Mesopotamia in 1920. Post COVID lockdowns there is now a stone memorial to him in Gordon unveiled in July 2021.less than 1 page107Editor 
GordonMaxwellheugh Cottage - the biography of a houseA review of the families who had inhabited a house on the outskirts of Kelso.8 pages or more73Isobel Gordon 
GordonHogarth Family TreeNotes on a tree relating to the Hogarth family and dating back to the 17th. century donated to the Society.less than 1 page93 
GordonMemories of a Lost Border RailwayReview of the book Memories of across Border Railway by Bruce McCartney.less than 1 page94Peter Munro 
GordonJethart JockA follow up to article in magazine no. 86 regarding the identity of Jethart Jock.1 page or more91 
GordonMore Extracts from the Kelso Mail 1804Some birth extracts from the Kelso Mail in 1804.1 page or more85 
GordonSoup Kitchen at Dunse 1832An account of the outbreak of cholera in 1832 and minutes of the Dunse Committee of Health setting up soup kitchens with names of those to whom vouchers were issued.3 pages or more87Ronald Morrison 
Gordon HighlandersMargaret Douglas, an Ordinary Hawick Woman?An account of the life of Margaret Douglas and her family and their lives in late 19th. and early 20th. century Hawick.3 pages or more98Kathryn Holloway 
GorinchemWho is related to Johne Blair of Cockburnspath, baptised 10th of July 1642?A request for help to confirm that Johne Blair served in the Netherlands(Gorinchem) in 1758 in the Scots Brigade.1 page or more108Rudolph de Blij 
GoselandFinlaysons of Goseland Farm, KilbunchoA journey tracing the author's links to the Finlaysons of Goseland Farm Kilbuncho, Peeblesshire.2 pages or more97Susan Brownjohn 
GospatrickEcclesiastical Education in Berwickshire What the records have to tellEcclesiastical education of Berwickshire and where to find useful information2 pages or more38Dr Charles Hoy 
GowPolice and Criminal RecordsAn account of the indexing of the Selkirk Criminal Register 1897 to 1918 and what to expect to find.3 pages or more86Elma Fleming 
GraemeThe battle of Otterburn 600th AnniversaryThe history of the battle of Otterburn and the families that took part, also, Walter Scott's version is different to that of the English version in The Chevy chase.2 pages or more8Violet Jardine 
GrahamHeatheryettFurther notes on the C.D. containing a transcript of the Monumental Inscriptions in Heatheryett Cemetery and a note of the most common surnames.less than 1 page98 
GrahamThe Homes of Paxton HouseA fascinating piece of Borders family history came to light when a 200 year-old Berwickshire mansion was gifted to the nation. Along with the history of the family of Home's. Love is a wondrous thing !2 pages or more11Violet Jardine 
Grammar SchoolRestoration of Gravestone at Peebles - James SloaneAn account of the restoration of a gravestone in the churchyard at Peebles of James Sloane who was rector of Peebles Grammar School between 1802 and 1843. Also extracts on James Sloane from a book 'Glimpses of Peebles and Forgotten Characters in its History' by Alexander Williamson published in 1895.2 pages or more84 
GrantGrantshouse and the Turner familyThe history of Grantshouse and one of its sons, James Turner. Continued in issue 28.3 pages or more27James Burns 
GrantWorld War 1 ExhibitionAn account of an exhibition staged by the Society to mark the centenary of the outbreak of World War 1.1 page or more86 
GrantAustralian Deaths Recorded in the Hawick Advertiser 1854-1873A list of people from Hawick who died in or on the way to Australia. Very comprehensive.3 pages or more36Marjory Gavin 
GrantAn ill-matched coupleAn account from a solicitor's file of a domestic dispute between a husband and wife over assets.3 pages or more87Ralph Maltman 
GrantMelrose to Melbourne - The Story of one Wallace familyInteresting account of the author's Wallace research, ancestral emigration from Melrose to Sydney, Australia, farming, and the army. Two interesting photographs, too.3 pages or more67Richard Balsillie 
GrantshouseRenton School GrantshouseSome notes on the book 'Renton School Grantshouse' by Jim Crosbie and Margaret Fleming.less than 1 page89 
GrantshouseGrantshouse and the Turner familyHistory of the family from around 1840. Continued from issue 27.1 page or more28James Burns 
GrapesNapoleonic GrapesReport on an offer to donate to the Society a bunch of wooden grapes, hand carved by a prisoner of war in Napoleonic times, which hung for many years on the door of a Coaching Inn at Whiteburn.less than 1 page99Ronald Morrison 
GravestoneGravestone CareTips on how to maintain gravestones following a visit to Lund, Swedenless than 1 page102Robert Walker 
Gravestone InscriptionsCD Review - Bowden Monumental InscriptionsReview of the content of this publication, and suggestions of other useful publications.1 page or more67Norrie McLeish 
Gravestone InscriptionsTranscribing the StonesNotes on the publication of the monumental inscriptions at Heatheryett, Galashiels with some notes on the history of Galashiels Parish and the first Church at Lindean burial place of the second wife of John Knox.2 pages or more84 
Gravestone InscriptionsStow Monumental InscriptionsSome information on the forthcoming publication of Stow Monumental Inscriptions with reference to various documents pertaining to Stow in the National Archives of Scotland with some interesting extracts.2 pages or more83Elma Fleming 
GravestonesRecording Monumental InscriptionsHow to record inscriptions on gravestones. Method used by Highland Family History Society to compile inscriptions for genealogical reference.4 pages or more54John Durham 
GrayRobert Paterson - Old MortalityAn account of the life of Robert Paterson, on whom Sir Walter Scott based the character Old Mortality.1 page or more93Ronald Morrison 
GraySoup Kitchen at Dunse 1832An account of the outbreak of cholera in 1832 and minutes of the Dunse Committee of Health setting up soup kitchens with names of those to whom vouchers were issued.3 pages or more87Ronald Morrison 
GrayThe Case of Agnes GrayTaken from the Session Minutes of Melrose Parish Registers (1723-1741). A sad tale of a young girl who was cited to present herself before the Kirk Session.1 page or more19Editor 
GrayRob the Yirl of JedburghAn account of an interview with Rob the Yirl of Jedburgh (born Robert Turnbull), a miller then chimney sweep, who occasionally was a town crier, drummer and bell ringer. His mother Mary Gray (maiden name Smeaton born Eccles); his father Adam Turnbull living in Jedburgh. Rob married Elizabeth Hunter. Photographs of Rob the Yirl included.1 page or more103Editor 
GrayBorderers in the Victorian Marriage Registers (1853-1895)This is a list of marriages in issues 16,17 and 18. It is a list of Border counties as their place of birth, when the married in Victoria, Australia between 1853 and 1895.5 pages or more16Barbara Turner 
Gray'Fair' SuspendedAn account of how the writer discovered three generations his ancestors of the name Fair in the Churchyard at Ayton.1 page or more84Bill Stewart 
GrayMore Extracts from the Kelso Mail 1804Some birth extracts from the Kelso Mail in 1804.1 page or more85 
GrayAutobiography of John Younger, shoemaker and poetPublished in 1881, an account of the life of John Younger, 1785-1860 of Longnewton and St Boswells.3 pages or more98Mike Chandler 
Great WarHawick and District and the Great WarReview of a book written by Derek Robertson and published by Hawick Archaeological Society to commemorate the 100th. Anniversary of the signing of the Armistice Agreement ending WW1.less than 1 page99Enid Cruickshank 
GreenheadCoercion or Consensus? The Government of a Border Burgh in the Sixteenth centuryThe burgh of Selkirk, their trades, who controlled them. The baillies sergeants and how they came into being. Continued from issue 25.4 pages or more26Peter Symms 
GreenknowesHogarth Family TreeNotes on a tree relating to the Hogarth family and dating back to the 17th. century donated to the Society.less than 1 page93 
GreenlawThe Berwickshire Leitchs Part 2Following Part 1 in Ed. 105, further research into David Learmouth living at 8 years old with the authors' husbands great great grandfather James Leitch in 1851 at Fogo? Did he become David Leitch pharmacist in Greenlaw? Examination of the 1871 census shed a light on the complicated story of David and his family (wife Jessie and children David (2) and James Findlay (1) based around Hillhead (Glasgow). Prior David apparently of Makerstoun, Wester Row Greenlaw, Dunse Road Greenlaw, probably the illegitimate and then adopted son of James Leitch. He returned as the first pharmacist in Greenlaw. He died in 1905 aged 61, leaving 4 sons and a daughter. His son David also trained as a pharmacist; his siblings Charles Blair, Matthew, James Findlay and Jessie McLeod all moved away from Greenlaw.3 pages or more106Diana Leitch 
GreenlawGreenlaw - an Ancient County TownSome notes on the book 'Greenlaw - an Ancient County Town' by James Denham.less than 1 page89 
GreenlawPromises PromisesReview of a book 'Promises Promises' written by Norrie McLeish on cases of breach of promise.less than 1 page99Ronald Morrison 
GreenlawGreenlaw JailList of prisoners in Greenlaw Jail in the 1851 census.1 page or more35Carol Trotter 
GreenlawGreenlaw and Melrose BrownleesNew member Graham Somerville has been able to confirm speculation in Issue 105 regarding the Berwickshire Brownlee ancestors. Thomas Brownlee and his twin Robert were born 1851 at Greenlaw of parents Alexander Brownlee (1797-1874 - Greenlaw) and Mary Ann Hood (1807 (Coldstream)-1887(Greenlaw)). The member has DNA matches to Robert. The family story is further described and evidence seen at Greenlaw Church.1 page or more110Editor 
GreenlawA Glimpse of GreenlawBook review. Authors: JD Smith. "A Glimpse of Greenlaw 1900-1930". 341 pp fully illustrated history of Greenlaw. The churches, the school, the Parish Council, the Temperance Movement and clubs and associations. The politics of the period and the impact on locals is described. can be bought through the Society.less than 1 page106Ronald Morrrison 
GreenlawDeath in the Borders: 19th Century Border Murder CasesBook review. Author: Norrie McLeish. Border Murder Cases- a great deal of research has gone into this volume. Gypsies, landlords, and farm workers, and many others. are included.2 pages or more30Hugh K. Mackay 
GreenlawThe poor, crime and punishment, and the power of the Kirk in the Borders, 17th and 18th CenturiesWhen paupers died, the contents of their houses were sold by public group. This is an account of one sale and the strength of the Kirk.2 pages or more31M. C. Lawson 
GreenlawPoor Relief in the 1840sA review of the operation of the poor relief in the early 19th century. It includes the size of the allowances paid and an estimate of the cost of living at the time.4 pages or more71Peter Munro 
GreenlawClan Galbraith - Royalty to RefugeesA summary of the torrid history of the Galbraith clan and its associations, describing the branch that ended up in the Scottish Borders, back to John Galbraith in Greenlaw in late 1600s/early 1700s. His son John went on to be a tenant farmer in Humbie, another son (also John) to Symington, and all other siblings to work on the land. By the mid 19th century the merchant arm of the family moved to London.1 page or more105Alastair Galbraith Ann Galbraith 
GreenockArchibald MintoFurther to Issue 109, the contributor has confirmed that Archibald Minto was a brother of her great grandmother Agnes Minto. Agnes' daughter Agnes had several children, one of whom was Jessie, who in turn had 8 children after marrying Thomas Henderson of Hawick, one of whom, William was the contributors' father. The family moved to Greenock in 1909 where Thomas was a foreman in the Greenock Woollen Mill.less than 1 page110Archibald Minto 
GreenockAccidents and Disasters in Scotland in the 19th CenturyA list of major disasters in Scotland from 1801 to 1849.1 page or more29William P Cross 
GreigFame/Infamy/Riches - a history of the Greig familyAbout the Greigs of Manchester and Oldham, originally from Ayton and Earlston.4 pages or more62Jim Greig 
GreigWorking on the RailroadRailroad incidents recorded during the construction of the Galashiels section of the Waverley line 1884-452 pages or more30M. L.. Lawson 
GretnaAnderson Family LegendThree brothers shared their last sixpence at Kelso Fair and then parted company. How a lady searched for relatives.less than 1 page8Mrs Steele 
GretnaBorder Marriages Boon for "Priests" and Bane for SearchersThe rise and fall of the "Irregular Marriages" From Gretna to Lamberton.4 pages or more30Northumberland and Durham History Soc. 
Gretna GreenBorder Marriage RecordsThe history of Irregular Marriages up and down the country.2 pages or more34Donald Whyte 
GriegMary SommervilleAn account of the life of Mary Sommerville, born in Jedburgh and the reason for her being honoured on a bank note.2 pages or more93Ronald Morrison 
GrieveMore Canadian Intimations in the 'Hawick Advertiser'Deaths (1869-1900) extracted from the "Hawick Advertiser" of people connected to the Borders, and other places in southern Scotland. Continued from issue 40.8 pages or more46Marjory Gavin 
GrieveGrieve FamiliesNotes on Grieve families in the Borders, Edinburgh, Glasgow America, and Canada6 pages or more56Kathleen Stewart 
GrieveMore Extracts from the Kelso Mail 1804Miscellaneous Extracts from the Kelso Mail 1804.1 page or more86 
GrieveForgotten BorderersJames Grieve and his interesting contribution to the lowly apple.1 page or more28Jean M. Smith 
GrieveFrom Hawick to Kirkpatrick-Durham by way of MoscowNotes of Grieves of Kirkpatrick-Durham in Kirkcudbrightshire, who were descendants of Walter Grieve of Branxholm Park, most of whom were farmers, but also included two eminent doctors who were physicians to the Russian court in the 18th century.2 pages or more57Linda M Chapman 
GrieveA Young Hawick Entertainer - Charles StaintonThe life of Charles Stainton who first appears in the Hawick Criminal Records aged 9 in 1903 but who went on to become a music hall artist with the Sutcliffe Troupe.3 pages or more87Elma Fleming 
GrieveWhy couldn’t he have been called Ebenezer ?Article examining which John Little is the author's ancestor.4 pages or more42Jessie Hislop 
GrieveInglis Family TreeReport on an extensive family tree relating to the Inglis family submitted to the Society.less than 1 page99 
GriffithStobs CampArticle on Lt. Col. Hon. Sir Richard Waldie-Griffith and particularly his connection with Stobs Camp, Hawick.1 page or more98Michael Chandler 
GrinlawGreat Grandfather's ClockAn account by the author of a clock belonging to his great grandfather which he came upon when holidaying in Australia.1 page or more91Bill Stewart 
GroatGranny's Bawbees and other CoinsAn account of the currency of Scotland from Roman times to 1603 explaining coins such as ryals, dollars, merks, groats, bawbees, bodles and turners.6 pages or more77Peter Munro 
GrossartCousins MeetHow two cousins previously unknown to each other met through membership of the Society.less than 1 page95Esther Davies 
GrueldykesJohn Duns ScotusA mention of events to commemorate the 750th. Anniversary of the birth of John Duns Scotus, genealogy research and the seeking of a possible DNA connection.1 page or more89Ronald Morrison 
GrymeslawExtracts from the Register of the Privy Council of ScotlandExtract from the Register of the Privy Council of Scotland by David Masson.less than 1 page97Gregory Lauder-Frost 
GucciSt Mary's MillsFrom the start of the Mill in 1894 through good and bad times . How the mill was used through both world wars.3 pages or more36Jane Gibson 
Guild of One Name StudiesGuild of One-Name StudiesAn account of a talk given by Lorna Kinnaird on the Guild of One Name Studies.1 page or more86 
GuiseA light-hearted tale--EpitaphsWe will never know what is written on our headstone, this article it gives you some ideas.1 page or more31Ian Abernethy 
GunnLyne , Megget and Manor Monumental InscriptionsSome notes on the CD of Monumental Inscriptions and other records of Lyne, Megget and Manor, published by the Society.1 page or more88 
Gunsgreen HouseWomen of GunsgreenAn account of an exhibition entitled 'Women of Gunsgreen' with information on women who resided at or had connections with Gunsgreen House in Eyemouth.1 page or more85Ronald Morrison 
Gunsgreen HouseGunsgreen House, EyemouthNotes on the book "Eustace the Outcast" by David Pae also on the will of James Swanston of Eyemouth containing what is thought to be a list of customers for illicit produce including the Rev. Robert Bowmaker, minister, Duns.1 page or more78Ronald Morrison 
GurneyWorld War 1 Rugby InternationalistsAn account by the author of how she sought out and visited the memorials to international rugby players who lost their lives in World War 1.2 pages or more88Esher Davies 
GuthrieThe poor, crime and punishment, and the power of the Kirk in the Borders, 17th and 18th CenturiesWhen paupers died, the contents of their houses were sold by public group. This is an account of one sale and the strength of the Kirk.2 pages or more31M. C. Lawson 
GuthrieStaff at Hutton CastleAppeal for further information on the staff at Hutton Castle, home of Sir William Burrell.1 page or more98Ronald Morrison 
Guy ManneringJames Davidson (alias Dandie Dinmont)An account of the life of James Davidson (1764-1820), born at Southdean who is recognised as being the 'father' of the breed of dogs known as Dandie Dinmonts.1 page or more93Marjorie McLaughlan 
GypsiesJethart JockThe mystery of Jethart Jock of Coldstream, husband of the Gypsy Queen Esther Faa Blyth and attempts to identify.2 pages or more86John Murray 
GypsiesHarvey Settlers ReunionThis was the evening address to the reunion, about why they were in the Borders and Northumberland, and about the author's Australian cousins.3 pages or more66Ian Herbert 
gypsiesYetholm, Past and PresentReview of a guide book published by Yetholm History Society.less than 1 page96Ronald Morrison 
GypsiesMore Gypsy SnippetsSome interesting snippets extracted by Peter Munro regarding gypsies throughout the ages2 pages or more86Peter Munro 
GypsiesJethart JockA follow up to article in magazine no. 86 regarding the identity of Jethart Jock.1 page or more91 
GypsiesThe Gypsy King and the PresidentRelationship between President Clinton and Charles Blyth, king of the gypsies. Reprinted from the Sunday Telegraph.less than 1 page23 
GypsiesRev. John Baird, 1799-1861 - Friend of the GypsiesJohn Baird was Minister at Kirk Yetholm. He was responsible for the new bridge , rebuilding the Kirk and School. He also educated the Gypsies and brought them into the community. was a founder member of the Berwickshire Naturalists Club.4 pages or more26Donald Whyte 
GypsumThe Barons FollyThe Barons Folly at Lilliards Edge. Built by Sir John Rutherford of Edgerston. He was a Russian Baron. It was as a banker he first made his mark and connections with the Russian navy, he made his fortune.2 pages or more38John D. Wood 
GypsyKirk Yetholm Gypsy History - Book reviewReview of a book received by BFHS on the Kirk Yetholm Gypsy History. "Scotland's other Royal Family"less than 1 page101Enid Cruikshank 
GypsyJeanie Blyth, The Basket Maker's DaughterA description of the life and times of Jeanie Blyth (born 1881) and her gypsy family travelling through the Borders and the north of England in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The decline of the gypsy presence in the Borders is described and Jeanie's portraits painted by Samuel J Peploe after he had seen her selling flowers in Edinburgh.1 page or more102Linda Hendry Lennen 
Gypsy KingCharles Dicken' Interview with a Gypsy KingA description of the King of the Yetholm Gypsies, Charles Blythe. Prominent writers visited the King over the years, and this article gives Charles Dickens account of his visit in 1861; his account describes the village, villagers and meeting with the King. The King described the origins of the gypsies as from Egypt 2-3 thousand years ago (with the name Fa'a - from Pharaoh), and the fact that it was the Egyptians who invented whisky. The language used by the gypsies was discussed.5 pages or more101Linda Hendry Lennen 
Gypsy RoyaltyYetholm GypsiesIf you are connected to Yetholm, this is a must for you, it covers the gypsies from Persia right through to being settled in Kirk Yetholm. It is in two parts: issue 31 and 32.5 pages or more32A. V. Tokley 
HaddenThe Trotters of Sprouston and Hadden - Part 1Absorbing account of the author's researches into her Trotter ancestry.7 pages or more52Jenny Fairman 
HaddenStobs CampArticle on Lt. Col. Hon. Sir Richard Waldie-Griffith and particularly his connection with Stobs Camp, Hawick.1 page or more98Michael Chandler 
HaddonTwo Brothers-in- LawAn account of the conflict and subsequent reconciliation of two members of the Haddon family of Hawick.2 pages or more94Enid Cruickshank 
HaddonDr. John Haddon - World Tour 1882An account by the author of a talk given to the Society of a world tour undertaken in 1882 by his ancestor, Dr. John Haddon, a successful medical practitioner from Hawick.2 pages or more81Andrew Haddon 
HaddonTales of a Borderman A continuation (from Vol. 80) of Andrew Haddon's recollections and tales handed down.4 pages or more84Enid Cruickshank 
HaddonWith the Border Volunteers to PretoriaReview of a book donated to the Society ' With the Border Volunteers to Pretoria' by Lieut William Home recording their exploits during the Boer War and with a detailed list of names.2 pages or more90Ronald Morrison 
HaggerstonExtracts from "The Border Magazine" January 1832A List of names and ages from births, marriages, and deaths in and around Berwick on Tweed.1 page or more35Mrs O. Wilson-Croome 
HaigHaigs of BemersydeSome notes on the history of the Haigs of Bemersyde with particular reference to a book of same title by John Russell in 1881.less than 1 page98Ronald Morrison 
HaigNotes on the Halliburton FamilyThe Halliburton family who were well known landowners in the Borders from the 13th to 18th centuries. The Halliburtons intermarried with other well known Border families.2 pages or more6C.D. Wickenden 
HaigWWI CommemorationSome notes on the 100th. Anniversary of the outbreak of World War 1, the Galashiels War Memorial, the sculptor Thomas J Clapperton, Field Marshall Haig, Bemersyde, the Cochrane family and those from Galashiels who lost their lives.1 page or more85 
HaigsfieldA Hogarth Family TreeThere came into James Hogarth's possession a manuscript family tree covering seven or eight generations of the Hogarth family, also, where they came from.1 page or more27James Hogarth 
HainingThe Haining, SelkirkA short history of the house and plans for its future.1 page or more80Ronald Morrison 
HainingDandie Dinmont StatueSome notes on the Dandie Dinmont statue at The Haining Selkirk.less than 1 page94 
HainingExtracts from the Register of the Privy Council of ScotlandExtract from the Register of the Privy Council of Scotland by David Masson.less than 1 page97Gregory Lauder-Frost 
HaldaneOld LilliesleafReminiscences and photographs of life in Lilliesleaf.1 page or more92Esther Davies 
HaliburtonTwo Stories of 19th Century Emigration to Australia and New Zealand - The Haliburtons of SproustonOrigins of the Haliburtons; William who had 12 children and their emigration to New Zealand.less than 1 page12D.N. Haliburton 
HallThe Border Archive - For Queen and CountyThis is a list of all the men between the ages of 18 and 45 residing in Roberton in 1807.2 pages or more10Robert Miller 
HallPolice and Criminal RecordsAn account of the indexing of the Selkirk Criminal Register 1897 to 1918 and what to expect to find.3 pages or more86Elma Fleming 
HallGalashiels Murrays in New South WalesMurrays first came to the fore in Eccles, follow them through generations. There is also a very touching letter in the article.2 pages or more10Donald Wyte 
HallMore GladstonesMore history of the Gladstones covers a family from Kirk Yetholm and their emigration to Australia and New Zealand. It lists many descendants from this family.1 page or more37Warren A. Spence 
HallSnowstorm in the CheviotsA young shepherd gets lost in the snow and is frozen to death. There's also a specification for shepherds boots.2 pages or more69Jean Fleming 
HallLady Helen Hall of DunglassA review of the book 'Lady Helen Hall of Dunglass'; by Sally Wilson.2 pages or more86Editor 
HallBorder Treaties of AssuranceText from the Hamilton papers on the Treaties signed by the Border Barons with the English in 1544 . Followed by a list of the Border Clans in 1597 in the East March.5 pages or more1W.H. Oliver 
HallEvery Post Card tells a storyAn article on the place of postcards in family history including a history of the postcard and the information which can be gleaned from them. The writer instances several examples of how postcards have enabled her to expand on her own family history research3 pages or more79Anne Golden 
HallJedburgh Border Games, 1919Cannon-fire at 6am signalled the start of the Games. Has notes of winners of various events.1 page or more63John Murray 
HallPresbyterian Migration into NorthumberlandThis is a list of names from the Communion Rolls of some Presbyterian churches in Northumberland. This is in more than one Magazine.2 pages or more19Don Mason 
HalliburtonNotes on the Halliburton FamilyThe Halliburton family who were well known landowners in the Borders from the 13th to 18th centuries. The Halliburtons intermarried with other well known Border families.2 pages or more6C.D. Wickenden 
HamiltonWhiteslade, Berwickshire, and its OwnersMany have seen this ruin on the way from Greenlaw to Lauder, and often wondered about the history of this once great fortress. This article covers it magnificently.2 pages or more31G.M.S. Lauder Frost 
HamiltonAdam moves to the BordersAdam Brown bought a small plot of land in West Linton in 1839 after which he emigrated to Australia with seven of his nine children-this story covers their history.2 pages or more34Helen M. Booth 
HamiltonAccidents and Disasters in Scotland in the 19th CenturyA list of major disasters in Scotland from 1801 to 1849.1 page or more29William P Cross 
HamiltonAlexander Turnbull and his FamilyIf you have any Turnbulls in your family and you think that you came from the Borders, this is a must for you. Turnbulls from Galashiels, Selkirk and Hawick.5 pages or more25Jane Gibson 
HamiltonMisinformation and my Scott FamilyAn account by the author of how she traced the Scottish roots of her ancestor Esther Scott.less than 1 page92Nikki Bosworth 
HamiltonA walk around Foulden in the thirties and fortiesThe following article was written by Jean Greenland for her granddaughters. She lived in the Manse at Foulden and travelled mostly on foot to all the surrounding area with her parents. Very good.2 pages or more32Jean Greenland 
HamiltonThe Lowland ClearancesTalk given on 19 November 2006, about the Lowland Clearances which preceded the much more infamous Highland Clearances.7 pages or more66Peter Aitchison Andrew Cassell 
HammermenThe Ancient Crafts of SelkirkThe history of crafts in Selkirk from 1113 with the building of the Border abbeys through to the Union of the Crowns.1 page or more32Jim Newlands 
Hampstead Garden CityBessie Quinn : Survivor SpiritBook review. Author: Ursula Howard. An account of the Quinn family fleeing the famine in Ireland in the 1840s. Bessie's' parents - father Owen via Haddington, and mother Mary Lyons via Glasgow, Haddington and Walkerburn, spent a lot of time in the Borders towns, including Galashiels. Bessie ended up in Hampstead Garden Suburb with her husband Cecil, the son of Ebenezer Howard, and had 2 children, one of which was the authors' father. Bessie dies of the Spanish flu in 1919.less than 1 page111Ursula Howard 
HangingshawWhy couldn’t he have been called Ebenezer ?Article examining which John Little is the author's ancestor.4 pages or more42Jessie Hislop 
HangmanWill of Gibbie Hatley of Gattonside 1547Details of an interesting legacy to the Edinburgh Hangman.less than 1 page74 
HanleyErin to EdinburghNotes on talk and book by Ellis Owens on her family's migration from Ireland to Stow and Edinburgh.less than 1 page97Enid Cruickshank 
HanrattyIn Search of a StoreyAccount of research on her family done by the late Valerie Storey in the 1980s/90s with updates and comments by Enid Cruickshank.4 pages or more99Valerie Storey/Enid Cruickshank 
HapperPromises PromisesReview of a book 'Promises Promises' written by Norrie McLeish on cases of breach of promise.less than 1 page99Ronald Morrison 
HarcourtFrom Yellow to Golden, the stately history of the Golden Retriever'An account of the history of the Golden Retriever and its Borders' connection.less than 1 page88 
HardieHawick Through TimeA review of the book 'Hawick through Time' by Alistair Moffat.1 page or more85Enid Cruickshank 
HardieBrave BorderlandConnections between the Borders and the Canadian state of Ontario, some poetry, and 2 buses.3 pages or more63Fred Kennington 
HardieAndrew Currie, Border SculptorAn account of the life of Andrew Currie, sculptor (1812-1891) born at Howford Farm Yarrow. Won commissions for several well known public monuments including Mungo Park in Selkirk, the Ettrick Shepherd at St Mary's Loch, two characters on the Scott monument in Edinburgh and Robert the Bruce at Stirling Castle. Married Isabella Hardie daughter of a Denholm stocking-maker and moved to Earlston to work as a sculptor. A full account of his life and works5 pages or more78Bob Johnstone 
HardieA family of TainshGeorge Tainsh who married Catherine Gilroy from Selkirk and their descendants.4 pages or more4P. Tainsh- Hardie 
HardwickBorder Marriages Boon for "Priests" and Bane for SearchersThe rise and fall of the "Irregular Marriages" From Gretna to Lamberton.4 pages or more30Northumberland and Durham History Soc. 
HardwickBorder Marriage RecordsThe history of Irregular Marriages up and down the country.2 pages or more34Donald Whyte 
HarehopeThe Chisholms: Highland Names in the Borders?This is not just about the Chisholms, it delves into place names in the Borders, why they changed their names and the Highland connections.4 pages or more28Michael Robson 
HarelawThe mole catchers of LilliesleafThe story of a mole and rabbit catcher in the Lilliesleaf area.1 page or more18Mrs S.J. Hodgkinson 
HarelawA Case for the CommissaryThe amount of information found on any particular family is a matter of luck but time spent will be rewarding.4 pages or more33Rosemary Bigwood 
HarestanesMy NamesakeAbout the Telford family from the Hawick area. He moved around from Langlee, Ancrum. They were buried in Melrose.less than 1 page3Helen (Telford) Reichenbach 
HarewoodThe Famous and Infamous of the Jeffrey FamilyAbsorbing biography of James Jeffrey, son of James Jeffrey and Elizabeth Sinton, and his career as a famous gardener.3 pages or more46George Martin 
HarkesSix Names - One FamilyReport on a book researching the family of Hercus (with many variations of spelling).less than 1 page96Ronald Morrison 
HarkessSix Names - One FamilyReport on a book researching the family of Hercus (with many variations of spelling).less than 1 page96Ronald Morrison 
Harkins15 PARA - Jumping for JoyThe author's talk to the Society on 30th April 2006 about life in the Parachute Regiment, its history, and some of its characters.9 pages or more61Alasdair Hutton 
HarknessMore Canadian Intimations in the 'Hawick Advertiser'Deaths (1869-1900) extracted from the "Hawick Advertiser" of people connected to the Borders, and other places in southern Scotland. Continued from issue 40.8 pages or more46Marjory Gavin 
HarknessSix Names - One FamilyReport on a book researching the family of Hercus (with many variations of spelling).less than 1 page96Ronald Morrison 
HarperHarper Family TreeThis is a copy of a family tree of the Harper family.1 page or more7Mrs B. Logan 
HarperTravellers Tales in the BordersThis is the text of Fred's talk to the Society on 25th April 2004. Absorbing review of public road transport in the Borders mainly in the 20th century.9 pages or more55Fred Kennington 
Harper RidgeWilliam Lewins 1785-1848Account of William Lewins' life.1 page or more65Mary Newbery 
HarriotThe Heriots of TrabrownAn account by the author of his book 'The Heriots of Trabown' in which he traces the history of the family and its various branches from earliest times.4 pages or more83Ray Harriot 
HarrisMore Canadian Intimations in the 'Hawick Advertiser'Deaths (1869-1900) extracted from the "Hawick Advertiser" of people connected to the Borders, and other places in southern Scotland. Continued from issue 40.8 pages or more46Marjory Gavin 
HartCeltic v Pick of the BordersAn account of a football match between Glasgow Celtic and 'Pick of the Borders' in 1906.1 page or more88Kenny McLean 
HartwoodburnColonel Walter Scott (pre 1613-1650) of Hartwoodburn, SelkirkshireAn enquiry to discover more on Colonel Walter Scott of Hartwoodburn who was a member of the Scottish parliament and who was killed at the Battle of Dunbar in 1650 - also of his Dutch wife.4 pages or more91Vincent Tickner 
HartwoodburnDalgleishs and Stoddarts of YarrowDescription of George McLauchlan's family from his paternal great grandparents Robert Dalgleish and Margaret Elliot from Yarrow, and Robert's step-family John Stoddart. The Dalgleish family were tenants at Fastheugh for over 100 years, and Robert's parents (Robert and Martha Muir were from Anaston. Martha married 3 times - Robert, John Stoddart (Williamhope) and Robert Curror (Hartwoodburn). Margaret Elliot was a direct descendant of Martin Elliot of Braidley. John and Martha had 3 children; John later married Helen Veitch (Innerleithen) and had 9 children.2 pages or more103Marjorie McLauchlan 
HartwoodmyresColonel Walter Scott of HartwoodburnContinuation of the article in magazine 91 looking at the life of George Walter Scott of Hartwoodburn, Selkirkshire2 pages or more92Vincent Tickner 
HarveyMigration From Glendale To New Brunswick, CanadaAccount of the families who migrated from Berwick-upon-Tweed to New Brunswick, Canada, and the hazards they faced. Includes a list of families with Glendale or Border origins were granted land.4 pages or more66Ian Herbert 
HarveyStation Masters of BelsesA summary of a presentation by Mrs V. Brittain about Belses station (opened 1849) and the station master Hugh Harvey. A collection of station records from the 1880s were found.1 page or more15Jed Squirrel 
HarveyHarvey Settlers ReunionThis was the evening address to the reunion, about why they were in the Borders and Northumberland, and about the author's Australian cousins.3 pages or more66Ian Herbert 
HassendeanStation Masters of BelsesA summary of a presentation by Mrs V. Brittain about Belses station (opened 1849) and the station master Hugh Harvey. A collection of station records from the 1880s were found.1 page or more15Jed Squirrel 
HassendeanbankA Scots SagaBook review. Author: Sylvia Robinson. A historical fiction description of 7 generations of women in the authors family between 1720 and 2012, starting in Hassendeanburn, near Hawick. Links to the Dicksons and Turnbullsless than 1 page109Sylvia Robinson 
HastieFull of Egotism, Diaries of Rev John HastieThis is the text of Ronald's talk to the Society on 21st March 2004. It was about a diary which should appeal to those with an interest in local history, a snapshot of life in a rural Parish between 1797 and 1822, and for those connected to Edrom - an opportunity to ‘meet the ancestor’.2 pages or more55Ronald Morrison 
HastieNew Society Publication - EdromAn account of the publication by the Society of the Edrom Monumental Inscriptions etc. also some background on the parish and persons associated.2 pages or more91 
HastieExtracts from "The Border Magazine" January 1832A List of names and ages from births, marriages, and deaths in and around Berwick on Tweed.1 page or more35Mrs O. Wilson-Croome 
HastieChurch and School Connections in the Borders: 1717-1869 and earlierAccount of various Hoy ancestors, many connected with the Church. A lot of research has gone into this.4 pages or more40Charles Hoy 
Hastings NevilleBorder Marriages Boon for "Priests" and Bane for SearchersThe rise and fall of the "Irregular Marriages" From Gretna to Lamberton.4 pages or more30Northumberland and Durham History Soc. 
HatleyWill of Gibbie Hatley of Gattonside 1547Details of an interesting legacy to the Edinburgh Hangman.less than 1 page74 
HawaiiAt The BeginningA tale of one mans delve into family history from the U.K. to Canada and beyond.2 pages or more1Peter Elliot 
HawickStation Masters of BelsesA summary of a presentation by Mrs V. Brittain about Belses station (opened 1849) and the station master Hugh Harvey. A collection of station records from the 1880s were found.1 page or more15Jed Squirrel 
HawickMore Canadian Intimations in the Hawick Advertiser 1864-1868List of deaths in Canada mainly of persons who had connections with Hawick and the surrounding area.1 page or more45Marjory Gavin 
HawickDeath in the Borders: 19th Century Border Murder CasesBook review. Author: Norrie McLeish. Border Murder Cases- a great deal of research has gone into this volume. Gypsies, landlords, and farm workers, and many others. are included.2 pages or more30Hugh K. Mackay 
HawickArchibald MintoFurther to Issue 109, the contributor has confirmed that Archibald Minto was a brother of her great grandmother Agnes Minto. Agnes' daughter Agnes had several children, one of whom was Jessie, who in turn had 8 children after marrying Thomas Henderson of Hawick, one of whom, William was the contributors' father. The family moved to Greenock in 1909 where Thomas was a foreman in the Greenock Woollen Mill.less than 1 page110Archibald Minto 
HawickNew Zealand Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Deaths 1860-1900Deaths 1860-1900, in New Zealand of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.2 pages or more57Marjorie Gavin 
HawickAmerican Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Marriages 1876-1900Marriages in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.2 pages or more50Marjorie Gavin 
HawickTales of a Borderman A continuation (from Vol. 80) of Andrew Haddon's recollections and tales handed down.4 pages or more84Enid Cruickshank 
HawickHawick and District from Old PhotographsSome notes on the recently published book 'Hawick and District from Old Photographs', by Alastair M Redpath.less than 1 page89Editor 
HawickA Border Tragedy - Hawick 900, Court of Session and Civil RecordsAn article on cases of Breach of Promise.5 pages or more86Norrie McLeish 
HawickNew Collections at the Heritage HubCounty council records, diaries and estate papers were identified amongst the backlog of uncatalogued material at the Scottish Borders Archive.4 pages or more69Juline Baird 
HawickAuld Edward Dearsden 1799-1875An account of the life of Edward Dearsden who was killed by the horse of Thomas Kennaway during the Hawick Common Riding, the family and in particular his great grandson William James Dearsden who originally had a cycle agent's shop in Hawick but who went on to develop a very successful photographic business and who during WW2 flew and worked with Barnes Wallis, the inventor of the bouncing bomb.3 pages or more81Anne Golden 
HawickTwo Brothers-in- LawAn account of the conflict and subsequent reconciliation of two members of the Haddon family of Hawick.2 pages or more94Enid Cruickshank 
HawickAmerican Intimations in the Hawick Advertiser Births 1859-1900 and Marriages 1855-1872Births and marriages in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.4 pages or more48Marjorie Gavin 
HawickSidelines on the Borders RailwayNowadays, the only railway line in the Borders is the main east coast line in Berwickshire. Lady Gibson has discovered, however, that the history of the railways has plenty of interest for family historians.1 page or more11Jane Gibson 
HawickAmerican Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Deaths 1879-1889Deaths in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.3 pages or more52Marjorie Gavin 
HawickIt’s in the bloodNotes about why Anne, a member of the Society Council, became interested in family history.1 page or more57Anne Turnbull 
HawickA Family Church - St Cuthbert's Scottish Episcopal Church, HawickSome notes on the history of St Cuthbert's Scottish Episcopal Church, Hawick particularly the author's family connection. Principal names mentioned are Coltman, Ritson, Godfrey, FitzWalter, Dearden, Landles.3 pages or more75Anne Golden 
HawickOld Books with Hawick ConnectionsA description of two old books about Hawick from the author's library. One is a library book that was never returned. Speculation about the culprit reveals many family relationships.2 pages or more74Anne Golden 
Hawick1849A report on Hawick in the year 1849, the year the Border Railway reached Hawick but also the year of the cholera epidemic. Includes contemporary reports on the epidemic and names of a number of those who died4 pages or more77Anne Golden 
HawickDr. John Haddon - World Tour 1882An account by the author of a talk given to the Society of a world tour undertaken in 1882 by his ancestor, Dr. John Haddon, a successful medical practitioner from Hawick.2 pages or more81Andrew Haddon 
HawickExtracting information from local parish recordsA detailed description about how best to utilise the old parish records (OPRs) to look back further than the mid 1800s when researching family trees. Using examples from Hawick, baptism records, including witnesses, are a particularly rich source of information.9 pages or more108Douglas Scott 
HawickAmerican Intimations in Hawick Advertiser -Deaths 1857-1878Deaths in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.5 pages or more51Marjorie Gavin 
HawickAustralian Intimations in Hawick AdvertiserDeaths 1862-1900, in Australia of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.8 pages or more55Marjorie Gavin 
HawickA Young Hawick Entertainer - Charles StaintonThe life of Charles Stainton who first appears in the Hawick Criminal Records aged 9 in 1903 but who went on to become a music hall artist with the Sutcliffe Troupe.3 pages or more87Elma Fleming 
HawickHawick Reivers FestivalA summary of the lawless and turbulent times celebrated in the Hawick Reivers Festival celebrated in March. Prominent reivers surnames are listed, together with words originating from the period and region.1 page or more111Editor 
HawickEmigration from the BordersEmigration opportunities available to Borderers in the late 19th century, to Australia, Canada, and the United States.2 pages or more32Marjorie Gavin 
HawickMargaret B. Scott of HawickThe editors' great aunt Peggy Doig taught in Hawick from 1916, where she stayed with Margaret B Scott and her mother Isabella Scott, in the early 1900s. The editor investigated this branch of the Scott family.less than 1 page108Editor 
Hawick2nd Lt Robert Leman PurdomA native of Hawick Robert Leman Purdom KOSB (1883-1917) was from a family key in the development of the town. Robert senior was the Town Clerk, co-founded Hawick Golf Club, and secretary of the School of Art and Cottage Hospital. Robert seniors siblings (x3) and many half-siblings (x7) are listed and described, as are Robert seniors parents. Robert Leman' mother was Helen Emma Leman, whose family had relocated to Australia during the gold rush. Robert Lemans siblings are listed and described. Robert Leman enlisted and rose to 2nd Lt, but was killed in action 1917 aged 32.2 pages or more102Editor 
HawickCanadian Intimations in the "Hawick Advertiser" 1857 – 1863Deaths extracted from the "Hawick Advertiser" of people connected to the Borders, and other places in southern Scotland. Continued in issue 43.1 page or more40Marjorie Gavin 
HawickMiscellaneous Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Births 1854-1900Previous compilations of intimations have related to events in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the USA. These relate to births in other locations, of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.3 pages or more58Marjorie Gavin 
HawickScottish Borders Council Archives - Hawick Heritage HubInformation about the new ‘state of the art’ Council archives due to open in May 2007.2 pages or more63Rachel Hosker 
HawickAmerican Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Deaths 1890-1900Deaths in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.3 pages or more53Marjorie Gavin 
HawickMore Canadian Intimations in the 'Hawick Advertiser'Deaths (1869-1900) extracted from the "Hawick Advertiser" of people connected to the Borders, and other places in southern Scotland. Continued from issue 40.8 pages or more46Marjory Gavin 
HawickStirches Brick, Tile and Pottery WorksA history of the Stirches Brick Tile and Pottery Works (est. 1850 by John Scott-Chisholme), when the tweed and hosiery trade took a downturn. A combination of the growth in the woollen trade bringing people from the Midlands and Yorkshire who needed living accommodation, plus the arrival of the railway in 1849 to bring sandstone for building, seemed an idea that could not fail. Clay for bricks found on the Stirches Estate added to the positive outlook, but the death of Chisholm and increasing competition initiated the demise of the factory which closed in 1873. The account includes site maps and reference to many other accounts and articles at the time and since.3 pages or more101J.G.Macdonald 
HawickThe Hawick Word BookReview of book 'The Hawick Word Book'.less than 1 page98Enid Cruickshank 
HawickJames Wilson, economist 1805-1860Some notes on the life of James Wilson, noted economist to whom a statue has recently been erected in Hawick1 page or more95Ronald Morrison 
HawickFamily History RecordsAn archivist from the Heritage Hub in Hawick discusses a range of records that can be used to provide a fuller picture of our ancestors5 pages or more70Juline Baird 
HawickNew Zealand Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - 1861-1896Births and marriages, 1861-1896, in New Zealand of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.2 pages or more56Marjorie Gavin 
HawickJames Paris Lee 1831--1904 His Rifles reigned supremeBorn in Hawick, the very man who designed the Lee Enfield Rifle, emigrated to Canada, The Percussion Cap, a development by Rev Alexander Forsyth.2 pages or more3Donald Whyte 
HawickThe Chisholm Highland ConnectionThe story of the Chisholm family, their involvement in medieval wars and their move from the Borders to the Highlands.5 pages or more73Gregory Lauder-Frost 
HawickAustralian Intimations in Hawick AdvertiserBirths 1858-1897, Marriages 1854-1900, Deaths 1853-1862, in Australia of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.8 pages or more54Marjorie Gavin 
HawickAustralian deaths recorded in Hawick Advertiser part 2 1874-1890Deaths in the Hawick Advertiser, it also covers other parts of the Borders.4 pages or more37Marjorie Gavin 
HawickHawick and District and the Great WarReview of a book written by Derek Robertson and published by Hawick Archaeological Society to commemorate the 100th. Anniversary of the signing of the Armistice Agreement ending WW1.less than 1 page99Enid Cruickshank 
HawickThe Turnbulls of Minto Cleuchead, Burnfoot and East MiddleFrom Hawick to Australia Extracts from a book of more than three hundred pages .3 pages or more26Mrs Robyn Crossle 
HawickThe Miller Family of Hawick, Scotland and Delaware County, New YorkThis Miller family who emigrated from Hawick or Roberton-they set up a farm in the Catskill mountains of New York.2 pages or more34C. Raymond La Fever 
HawickSir Thomas Brisbane - His Link with the BordersFrom a request to Kelso Museum for details on Sir Thomas Brisbane. A history of Makerston and the City of Brisbane He was also a keen astronomer. Very interesting.2 pages or more8Zilla Oddy 
HawickJohn Thomas RocheadSome notes on the life of John Thomas Rochead, architect with particular reference to his work at Hawick.3 pages or more85 
HawickCanadian Intimations in the "Hawick Advertiser" 1855 - 1898A list of births and marriages of Canadians intimated in the Hawick Advertiser between 1855-1898, with brief additional notes on some items.4 pages or more47Marjory Gavin 
HawickThe Leyden FamilyFrom USA, an article on the name Leyden with particular reference to Dr John Leyden.less than 1 page12Ronald Spencer 
HawickJames Augustus Henry Murray (1837-1915)Biography of James Murray, a linguist, philologist, teacher. He was one of the founders of the Oxford English dictionary.1 page or more45Valerie Mackay 
HawickMargaret Douglas, an Ordinary Hawick Woman?An account of the life of Margaret Douglas and her family and their lives in late 19th. and early 20th. century Hawick.3 pages or more98Kathryn Holloway 
HawickFamily History in "The Gladstaines Bible"This is the very old history of the Gladstains in the Hawick area in and around 1645 through to 1850 . Few families can go back that far with as much confidence in the manuscript as this one.3 pages or more27Michael Robson 
HawickAt The BeginningA tale of one mans delve into family history from the U.K. to Canada and beyond.2 pages or more1Peter Elliot 
HawickNewspapers published in the BordersBorder newspapers published in the Borders, 65 in total.2 pages or more5Peter Elliot 
HawickHawick Through Time by Alastair RedpathA review of the book 'Hawick through Time' by Alastair Redpath.less than 1 page86Peter Munro 
HawickOld Hawick (Lanton?) PhotoA photo taken by R. Robinson, the Arcade , Hawick for 1900 or earlier. Indoor and outdoor staff it seems. Other members of the group will have received a copy. Any identification welcomeless than 1 page106James McCaskie 
HawickThe mole catchers of LilliesleafThe story of a mole and rabbit catcher in the Lilliesleaf area.1 page or more18Mrs S.J. Hodgkinson 
HawickThe Davidson Families of CanonbieReference to a History of the Clan Davidson with mention of families in Canonbie, Teviothead and Hawick.less than 1 page98 
HawickOrmistons and Renwicks - Two Melrose FamiliesAn investigation into the origins of the business Ormiston and Renwick, seedsman/garden shop, in Melrose High Street. Starting with John Renwick (b. Makertstoun 1839, and his wife Wilhelmina Wilton 1846 and 5 children). 2 later children, one of which included the name Ormiston (the couple had a boarder Charles Ormiston d.1882, son of Archibald Ormiston 1815-1866, son of Walter Ormiston (b. 1750) and Agnes Brown d. 1846. The account goes on to describe more detail about the success of Charles and his legacy left to the Renwicks and to Melrose (Ormiston Institute). The business passed to George Henderson. The author's family (Bunyan) took over Rosebank from the Renwicks, and later acquired the Ship Inn (Alexander Bunyan) in 1921. John Renwick was a 2nd Lieutenant in the KOSB in WW1, returning to join his mother in Hawick.3 pages or more109Stephen Bunyan 
HawickJames the ClockAn account of the sourcing and transportation of a James Gowans (1800-1886) clock to Australia by the Ball family. James Gowans was the 3rd great grandson of the authors husband. James Gowans worked in East Linton, working in his shop in Galashiels 47 High Street from the 1840s to 1890s. His son John was a prize winning chronometer maker and jeweller in New York; his son James was a watch and clock maker in Hawick; his son William became a doctor.1 page or more105Jill Ball 
HawickMiscellaneous Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - 1855-1900A list of marriages of people from various places (including Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Burma, Canada, Chile, China, France, Hong Kong, India, Italy, South Africa, Trinidad) intimated in the Hawick Advertiser between 1855-1900, with brief additional notes on some items.3 pages or more68Marjorie Gavin 
HawickBorder-Line Experiences of a Canadian ResearcherThe Ainslie born in Lilliesleaf and how a trip from Canada to research the family ended in a book.2 pages or more10Robert L. Morden 
HawickAmerican Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Marriages 1872-1875Marriages in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.less than 1 page49Marjorie Gavin 
HawickMore Canadian Intimations in the 'Hawick Advertiser'Deaths (1863-1864) extracted from the "Hawick Advertiser" of people connected to the Borders, and other places in southern Scotland. Continued from issue 40.less than 1 page43Marjory Gavin 
HawickGranny's Bawbees and other coins (part 2)The writer traces the history of coinage in Scotland and talks of shop cheques or tokens particularly instancing Co-operative stores and also mentioning J.A. Game's tea shop in Hawick.3 pages or more78Peter Munro 
HawickAlexander Turnbull and his FamilyIf you have any Turnbulls in your family and you think that you came from the Borders, this is a must for you. Turnbulls from Galashiels, Selkirk and Hawick.5 pages or more25Jane Gibson 
HawickAm I or am I not an Elliot? Can I wear my Elliot tartan scarf?An account of the research into the authors connections to the Elliot name. Elizabeth Elliot was born in Hawick 1892 to Robert Eliot (b. 1857) and Margaret Rowat. Robert was 1 of 3 children born to George and Elizabeth Douglas. Before then the researcher has been unable to clearly trace the Elliots further with any confidence.less than 1 page102Christine Nichol 
HawickA Teri Forever- My Rich Border HeritageNostalgia about Hawick, and the revelation that some of her ancestors came from southern England, she has researched back to 500AD on her direct paternal line and from 1699 on other lines.3 pages or more66Anne Golden 
HawickHawick Through TimeA review of the book 'Hawick through Time' by Alistair Moffat.1 page or more85Enid Cruickshank 
Hawick AcademySchool roll of the Hawick Academy 1857-1864Hawick Academy opened in 1857 with James A. H. Murray as its Headmaster. A list of pupils who went to the school from these dates.2 pages or more6Peter Ruthven-Murray 
Hawick CharactersHawick CharactersNames and dates of death of a number of the persons mentioned in the book 'Hawick Characters' by Robert Murray published in 1910.1 page or more84Peter Munro 
HawkshawKnow Your Parish - TweedsmuirHistory of the parish of Tweedsmuir, and notable people. Drawing of Polmood in ruins.2 pages or more23Jean Moffatt 
HawthorndenA Six Year Family History InvestigationAbsorbing account of James Drummond, botanist, born at Hawthornden (near Lasswade), and Thomas Drummond (also a botanist).5 pages or more23Andrew Brown 
HawthornsideBorder names involved in the Radio Security Service during WW2An investigation into the radio listening activity by amateurs in the Borders before, during and after WW2. 5 were recognised by Bletchley Park for their services, including Mrs Ann Thomson (nee McDonald) who was also recognised by the government in July 2019 before she passed away in 2021. A list of local radio enthusiasts in the Borders between the 1930s and 60s are presented. Photographs included.4 pages or more111Bruce McCartney 
HayOrigin of the HaysA review of the book 'The origin of the Hays' in which the author David Anderson seeks to trace the ancestry and background of Margaret Hay, mother of the naturalist, John Muir.1 page or more83David Anderson 
HayStobs Military CampAccount of a project by Archaeology Scotland to excavate and obtain information on Stobs Military Camp and the Society's involvement.3 pages or more95Jared Squirrel 
HayWhy couldn’t he have been called Ebenezer ?Article examining which John Little is the author's ancestor.4 pages or more42Jessie Hislop 
HayThe Rutherford LettersThese letters come from a collection written by Rutherfords, in Ancrum to their folks in Canada. 4 are from 1852, and one from1928. Many names of Ancrum and nearby people mentioned.3 pages or more44Ann F Rutherford, Robert Turnbull, George Hay 
HayThe Scots in PolandThe story of Scottish emigration to Poland as merchant's, engineers and farm managers. The parents of the author's mother came back to Scotland at the beginning of the 20th century.4 pages or more69Mona K. McLeod 
HayThe Bennets of GrubetAn old Roxburghshire family associated with Kirk Yetholm and the Gypsies and their descendants.3 pages or more29Donald Whyte 
Hay HomeWomen of GunsgreenAn account of an exhibition entitled 'Women of Gunsgreen' with information on women who resided at or had connections with Gunsgreen House in Eyemouth.1 page or more85Ronald Morrison 
HeardMuckle Giggots and Sheep lost in the SnowA memory of Tibbie Shiel by Margaret Turnbull, of James Thomson, the Shepherd of Whitehope, lost in the snow.2 pages or more64C S Borthwick 
Hearth TaxBowden Memorial InscriptionsReview of Jun 2008 publication of Bowden Churchyard monumental inscriptions (318 stones). Also included war memorials, past ministers, militia lists and Hearth Tax, and a background history of the parish.less than 1 page100Ronald Morrison 
HeartriggThe Chisholms: Highland Names in the Borders?This is not just about the Chisholms, it delves into place names in the Borders, why they changed their names and the Highland connections.4 pages or more28Michael Robson 
HeatherlieThe Search for Robert ScottAn account of the author's search for more information on his ancestor, Robert Scott, a teacher in South Africa who died in 1892 and his success in tracing his ancestry back to Selkirkshire.2 pages or more86Robin Scott 
HeatherlieburnA House UnitedHow a house (Heatherlieburn, Selkirk) built by Richard Leitch in 1862 came to unite two distant Hepburn relatives who had no idea of each other’s existence.3 pages or more61Celia Baylis and Barbara Nichol 
HeatheryettTranscribing the StonesNotes on the publication of the monumental inscriptions at Heatheryett, Galashiels with some notes on the history of Galashiels Parish and the first Church at Lindean burial place of the second wife of John Knox.2 pages or more84 
HeatheryettHeatheryettFurther notes on the C.D. containing a transcript of the Monumental Inscriptions in Heatheryett Cemetery and a note of the most common surnames.less than 1 page98 
HeatheryettHeatheryett, Galashiels Monumental InscriptionsAnnouncement of publication of C.D. of Monumental Inscriptions at Heatheryett Cemetery Galashiels; also some notes on the history of St Aidan's Church Galashiels.1 page or more97 
HeatlieLife in Linton with William Pringle's FamilyAbsorbing account of William Pringle, his children, and his grandson, Thomas Pringle, the 'Poet of South Africa'.4 pages or more20Barbara E. Turner 
HeavisideA Sassenach Searches for his Scottish AncestryHow the family name may have originated. Possible connections with Kelso. The Reiver Connections An interesting historical tale.5 pages or more39George Heaviside 
Heavy BrigadeAnother Borderer at BalaclavaComment about James Hunter, one of the participants in the Heavy Brigade who had the task of breaking through Russian lines at Balaclava, in respect of the talk given by Will Murray and Trevor Swan entitled a “Coldstream lad at the Charge” in issue No.58.1 page or more60Colin Miller 
HeberThe Life and Family of Dr. John LeydenEnthralling biography of the famous polymath (minister, surgeon, judge, linguist, poet and naturalist) who lived from 1775 to 1811.7 pages or more45Marjory Gavin 
HeitonA grave look at the BordersThis must be one of the great stories ever to be printed in our magazine - it is the story of grave snatchers, and how one brave chap got his just reward.4 pages or more21Ian Abernethy 
HeitonThe Scots in PolandThe story of Scottish emigration to Poland as merchant's, engineers and farm managers. The parents of the author's mother came back to Scotland at the beginning of the 20th century.4 pages or more69Mona K. McLeod 
Helen Emma Leman2nd Lt Robert Leman PurdomA native of Hawick Robert Leman Purdom KOSB (1883-1917) was from a family key in the development of the town. Robert senior was the Town Clerk, co-founded Hawick Golf Club, and secretary of the School of Art and Cottage Hospital. Robert seniors siblings (x3) and many half-siblings (x7) are listed and described, as are Robert seniors parents. Robert Leman' mother was Helen Emma Leman, whose family had relocated to Australia during the gold rush. Robert Lemans siblings are listed and described. Robert Leman enlisted and rose to 2nd Lt, but was killed in action 1917 aged 32.2 pages or more102Editor 
HeligolandStoddartMargaret Stoddart, born 1831, and her very interesting history. From stot-herd, one who tended cattle 1376. Earliest mention in Douglas Barony of Buittle.2 pages or more38Audrey Mitchell 
HendersonDr George Henderson of Chirnside (1800 - 1864)Second and final part of the account of Dr Henderson's family (the remaining 11 children born from 1841 to 1863 !) with a very early plea for the eight-hour day and some interesting poetry.8 pages or more63Bill Henderson 
HendersonA Rutherfurd familyNotes on the name Rutherfurd taken from the book 'Rutherfurds of that Ilk'.2 pages or more21James Selkirk 
HendersonA note on Davidson genealogy in RoxburghshireFollow up from the article on the Davidson family in issue 95 plus references to two further volumes on Davidson family history.less than 1 page96Walter F Davidson and Deidre McKenzie 
HendersonGreenlaw JailList of prisoners in Greenlaw Jail in the 1851 census.1 page or more35Carol Trotter 
HendersonThe Bradford Family SearchA tale of family that moved from Northumberland to Berwickshire. All were farm servants some labourers some farm stewards. There are irregular marriages, name changes and a possible pioneering birth using chloroform.6 pages or more72Bill Bradford 
HendersonA Davidson Family in TeviotheadA history of the family of Davidson, originally from Canonbie who settled in Teviothead.2 pages or more95Walter F Davidson Deidre McKenzie 
HendersonDr George Henderson of Chirnside (1800 - 1864)Part 1 of an account of George Henderson of Chirnside, a medical doctor, who also found time for his interests in local history and customs, botany and poetry.12 pages or more62 
HendersonAutobiography of John Younger, shoemaker and poetPublished in 1881, an account of the life of John Younger, 1785-1860 of Longnewton and St Boswells.3 pages or more98Mike Chandler 
HendersonBowden School RecordsBowden School admission records from 1872. Also lists their parent or guardian.2 pages or more25Editor 
HendersonA Denholm Family And My Border MemoriesA journey through time in Denholm. From Post office, Lord Minto and his new bride to preserves cooking on the range in Meg Purness' draper's shop.3 pages or more35Jean Kelly 
HendersonKings Own Scottish BorderersA list of men who died in the Boer War in outlying places.1 page or more32Helen Reichenbach 
HendryA Border Tragedy - Hawick 900, Court of Session and Civil RecordsAn article on cases of Breach of Promise.5 pages or more86Norrie McLeish 
HendryGreat grandfather's ClockReport on the history of a clock from Jedburgh from about the beginning of the 19th. century and its subsequent historyless than 1 page92Joan Gooding 
HenlawshielsThe Life and Family of Dr. John LeydenEnthralling biography of the famous polymath (minister, surgeon, judge, linguist, poet and naturalist) who lived from 1775 to 1811.7 pages or more45Marjory Gavin 
HenryPromises PromisesReview of a book 'Promises Promises' written by Norrie McLeish on cases of breach of promise.less than 1 page99Ronald Morrison 
Henry BellAllantonAn account based on a local newspaper account of the celebration of the Coronation Day of Edward VII, including a competition for a Coronation Jug.less than 1 page101Margaret Dick 
Henry Jame BowmanHenry James BowmanSummary biography of Henry James Bowman from outside the Borders, posted at Stobs Camp.less than 1 page101Mike Chandler 
Henry KerThe Adamant McIntoshesAn account of the memorable and delayed journey of the barque "Adamant" from Gravesend, Kent to New Zealand in July 1875. Travellers included Thomas Sinclair McIntosh (1821-99 - Dunkeld, Perthshire, but possibly Lilliesleaf), who married Mary Murray (1821-1909) in Langholm, and had their 10 children in Denholm, several of which also sailed to New Zealand. Some children remained in the Borders, and in turn had children - they are listed as living in Galashiels, Southdean, Lindean, Eckford, with children. Henry Ker (joiner 24) and wife Janet of Roxburghshire also travelled on the Adamant in 1875, after their marriage in Glasgow a month earlier.2 pages or more109Editor 
Henry MitchellHenry Mitchell 1877 - 1950Based on a collection of personal documents found in Edinburgh, the story of Henry Mitchell (b. 1877) has been pieced together from his parents Thomas Mitchell (b. 1888 - Channel St., Ladhope) and Isabella Kerr. He had 5 siblings, moved to Edinburgh around 1906, and married Martha Isabella Allan Keddie and had 2 children. Testimonials to his life are presented.2 pages or more111Elma Fleming 
HepburnA House UnitedHow a house (Heatherlieburn, Selkirk) built by Richard Leitch in 1862 came to unite two distant Hepburn relatives who had no idea of each other’s existence.3 pages or more61Celia Baylis and Barbara Nichol 
HepburneRobert Lauder of the BassAn account, fully referenced, of the family of the Lauders of the Bass Rock.3 pages or more90Gregory Lauder-Frost 
HercusSix Names - One FamilyReport on a book researching the family of Hercus (with many variations of spelling).less than 1 page96Ronald Morrison 
Herefordshire RegimentWays of Arguing in the Social SciencesThis article is an extended version of a talk given to the Society on 17th September 2000, and follows an earlier article in the "Scottish Genealogist" in 1997 on the theme of methods of approach for family history researchers. Uses Hoy ancestors for examples.3 pages or more46Charles Hoy 
HeriotsThe Heriots of TrabrownAn account by the author of his book 'The Heriots of Trabown' in which he traces the history of the family and its various branches from earliest times.4 pages or more83Ray Harriot 
Heriots DykeLauder and LauderdaleThis is the text of the talk given by Ian Miller, president of Old Gala House on the 18th April 19995 pages or more41Ian Miller 
HermistonEcclesiastical Education in Berwickshire What the records have to tellEcclesiastical education of Berwickshire and where to find useful information2 pages or more38Dr Charles Hoy 
HermitageHermitage - Grim Guardian of the Borders-The history of Hermitage Castle and its inhabitants from 1207 right through. Continued in issue 11.2 pages or more10Norrie McLeish 
HermitageHermitage - Grim Guardian of the BordersHistory of Hermitage castle and its occupants. Continued in issue 14.2 pages or more13Norrie McLeish 
HermitageHermitage--Grim Guardian of the BordersLord Soulis and how he came to his rather barbaric death. It follows the history of Hermitage through the years. Very interesting.3 pages or more14Norrie McLeish 
HermitageWho was Little Arthur Foster? Elliots at court 1675-1682Border Reivers Court sittings in the 1600's. How Cautioners upheld the Law. Also in 5 pages in issue 30 covering the same subject.5 pages or more29Michael Robson 
HermitageDuns Properties and FamiliesBook review. Author: David McLean. Histories of 3 further properties in Duns. 1. The Hermitage on Station Road - built 1840 - previously families Stewart/Stuart and Ferguson - nursing home - and now in private hands again. 2. Duns Auction Mart - opened 1877 - main family connection - Swan. 3. Fenton Lodge (previously Kilmeny) - 1890s designed by local architect George Fortune (also known for local churches - especially new church at Cranshaws - related families Fensons and Robsons. Digital copies available. See also Issue 106.less than 1 page107Ronald Morrison 
HeronThe Kers of Cessford CastleA history of the Kers of Cessford Castle.3 pages or more86Norrie McLeish 
Heronhill HouseJohn Thomas RocheadSome notes on the life of John Thomas Rochead, architect with particular reference to his work at Hawick.3 pages or more85 
HerringThe Story of a StrayAccount of Robert Burgon, a fisherman from Berwick who was drowned in 1850 with William Burgeon, Joseph Cowlin, George Swinton, and the boy David Lyle, and buried in Inverbervie.2 pages or more47Murray Nicoll 
HerriotThe Heriots of TrabrownAn account by the author of his book 'The Heriots of Trabown' in which he traces the history of the family and its various branches from earliest times.4 pages or more83Ray Harriot 
Herron The men who marched awayIf you have heard Gavin speak, you will know how he has devoted his all spare time to this subject this is the K.O.S.B. part in Gallipoli, another Flodden. Men missing: Gala 54, Hawick 52, Jedburgh 18, and so on.3 pages or more9Gavin Richardson 
HesterKings Own Scottish BorderersA list of men who died in the Boer War in outlying places.1 page or more32Helen Reichenbach 
HetheringtonDr George Henderson of Chirnside (1800 - 1864)Second and final part of the account of Dr Henderson's family (the remaining 11 children born from 1841 to 1863 !) with a very early plea for the eight-hour day and some interesting poetry.8 pages or more63Bill Henderson 
HetterburnReminiscences of Childhood by a Matron of 78Narrative written by the author's great grandfather's sister about their emigration from Scotland to New York in 1829. Continued in issue 42.5 pages or more41Jim Wilson 
HeughheadThe Early Kyles of Castleton, ScotlandThe researching of the Kyles and their history right through from the 1745 rebellion to living in Kelso in the 21st Century.2 pages or more39John Murray and David Irvine 
HewieJedburgh Border Games, 1919Cannon-fire at 6am signalled the start of the Games. Has notes of winners of various events.1 page or more63John Murray 
HiberniaThe Turnbulls of Minto Cleuchead, Burnfoot and East MiddleFrom Hawick to Australia Extracts from a book of more than three hundred pages .3 pages or more26Mrs Robyn Crossle 
HierstermannEarlston Air CrashAn appeal for further information following the crash of a German bomber near Earlston during WW2.less than 1 page98Ronald Morrison 
Highland ClearancesTwo Sutherland FactorsTwo brothers from Yair who were factors for Sutherland. It also covers the Highland Clearances right up to his death.3 pages or more9Jane Gibson 
HillheadThe Berwickshire Leitchs Part 2Following Part 1 in Ed. 105, further research into David Learmouth living at 8 years old with the authors' husbands great great grandfather James Leitch in 1851 at Fogo? Did he become David Leitch pharmacist in Greenlaw? Examination of the 1871 census shed a light on the complicated story of David and his family (wife Jessie and children David (2) and James Findlay (1) based around Hillhead (Glasgow). Prior David apparently of Makerstoun, Wester Row Greenlaw, Dunse Road Greenlaw, probably the illegitimate and then adopted son of James Leitch. He returned as the first pharmacist in Greenlaw. He died in 1905 aged 61, leaving 4 sons and a daughter. His son David also trained as a pharmacist; his siblings Charles Blair, Matthew, James Findlay and Jessie McLeod all moved away from Greenlaw.3 pages or more106Diana Leitch 
Hillhead HouseJohn Thomas RocheadSome notes on the life of John Thomas Rochead, architect with particular reference to his work at Hawick.3 pages or more85 
HillhousesInnerleithen Poll Tax Roll, 1694An Innerleithen Poll Tax Roll, 1694; transcribed by John Ballantyne. Lots of people, their occupations, the rent values of their lands, and poll taxes due. A very useful and interesting document.7 pages or more43John Ballantyne 
HillislandFamily History in "The Gladstaines Bible"This is the very old history of the Gladstains in the Hawick area in and around 1645 through to 1850 . Few families can go back that far with as much confidence in the manuscript as this one.3 pages or more27Michael Robson 
HilsonA Forgotten Jedburgh FamilyAn account of the name Hilson in Jedburgh and the history of the firm of James Hilson and Sons, woollen manufacturers.3 pages or more97Norrie McLeish 
HilsonNew Collections at the Heritage HubCounty council records, diaries and estate papers were identified amongst the backlog of uncatalogued material at the Scottish Borders Archive.4 pages or more69Juline Baird 
HingstonThe Power of the Family History CommunityAn account of a successful attempt to return war medals belonging to an Andrew Colville born in Galashiels to his family (now in New Zealand).2 pages or more90 
HinshelwoodThe Tweedsmuir SacrificeAn account of the sacrifices and losses of the Parishioners of Tweedsmuir during W.W.1. and of one family in particular.2 pages or more96Ian Renwick 
HinshelwoodOld Emigrant’s DiariesExtract from diary of Margaret Charteris, wife of Thomas Hinshelwood, emigrant from Jedburgh, ship ‘Nebo’, to Queensland, in 1883.4 pages or more40Jane Gibson 
HirselNotes on the Halliburton FamilyThe Halliburton family who were well known landowners in the Borders from the 13th to 18th centuries. The Halliburtons intermarried with other well known Border families.2 pages or more6C.D. Wickenden 
HislopWhy couldn’t he have been called Ebenezer ?Article examining which John Little is the author's ancestor.4 pages or more42Jessie Hislop 
HislopWilliam Dick (1849 - 1932)Account of William Dick, a blacksmith in Fountainhall and his family4 pages or more63Margaret Dick 
HislopFountainhall Smiddy 1793-1945Account of the Hislop / Dick family who worked in the smiddy (blacksmith's shop) for five generations.2 pages or more57Margaret Dick 
Hoar CottageFriends of Hoar CottageAn account of Hoar Cottage, a shepherd's cottage on Exmoor in North Devon which has connections with shepherds from the Scottish Borders.1 page or more91Bette Baldwin 
HobartArchibald Johnstone, Galashiels weaver and Australian mill ownerThe story of Archibald Johnstone from Galashiels who set up a mill in Selkirk (Burn Mill) with his uncle Daniel, who were then persuaded by Peter Bulman (a wool mill engineer and machinist originally from Denholm; a cattle farmer in Australia) to relocate to Australia in Australia to develop a mill (the Waverley mill) in Launceston, Tasmania. The new mill opened in May 1874. Peter Bulman bought out the Johnstones in 1883 and the mill passed to his brother-in-las Robert Hogarth. The mill is still operating at the time of writing. The Johnstones set up a new mill in Hobart (the Johnstone Bros Derwent Mill) with production starting in 1884 using members of the Aiken family from the Borders. Archibald died in 1917. The mill ceased operating in 1939, the building now used for multiple purposes.3 pages or more105Marion Johnstone 
HobkirkHobkirk/HopkirkReport on research into the name Hobkirk/Hopkirk.less than 1 page96Glenys Bollard 
HobkirkA quest for Scottish Roots in the Middle MarchesThis article was first printed in the Laidlaw Family Journal of October 1995 and has been reprinted in this issue.3 pages or more31Kenneth Laidlaw 
HobkirkBaptie Death NoticesDetails of Death Notices relative to the Bapties of Hobkirk.less than 1 page97Jane Stephenson 
HoferStaff at Hutton CastleAppeal for further information on the staff at Hutton Castle, home of Sir William Burrell.1 page or more98Ronald Morrison 
HogJames Hogg AncestryReport of research to establish a family connection with James Hogg, the Ettrick Shepherd,1 page or more98Mike Hogg 
HogartHogarth Family TreeNotes on a tree relating to the Hogarth family and dating back to the 17th. century donated to the Society.less than 1 page93 
HogarthHogarth Family TreeNotes on a tree relating to the Hogarth family and dating back to the 17th. century donated to the Society.less than 1 page93 
HogarthMaxwellheugh Cottage - the biography of a houseA review of the families who had inhabited a house on the outskirts of Kelso.8 pages or more73Isobel Gordon 
HogarthA Hogarth Family TreeThere came into James Hogarth's possession a manuscript family tree covering seven or eight generations of the Hogarth family, also, where they came from.1 page or more27James Hogarth 
HoggJames Hogg AncestryReport of research to establish a family connection with James Hogg, the Ettrick Shepherd,1 page or more98Mike Hogg 
HoggWhatever happened to those adventurous Hoggs ?Various anecdotes about the author's antecedents,1 page or more64Ian Patterson 
HoggThe Tangled WebSome notes on the life of Borders' poetess, Effie Williamson.less than 1 page93 
HoggSeasons of PromiseReport on a book 'Seasons of Promise' being a history of the Currie family.less than 1 page98 
HoggAustralian deaths recorded in Hawick Advertiser part 2 1874-1890Deaths in the Hawick Advertiser, it also covers other parts of the Borders.4 pages or more37Marjorie Gavin 
HoggThe Kirk Yetholm GypsiesIf you are connected to Yetholm, this is a must for you, it covers the gypsies from Persia right through to being settled in Kirk Yetholm. It is in two parts: issue 31 and 32.4 pages or more31A. V. Tokley 
HoggTracing Your Family Tree May Not Always Be PleasantAccount of research into one specific family. Very detailed - a lot of research.3 pages or more42Margaret C. Lawson 
HoggKnow your parish - LongformacusThe history, and how Longformacus got its name. Its population and parish records.1 page or more21Editor 
HoggThe Case of the missing RegistersIn 1818 Jean Waddell a humble tailor's daughter found by chance she could inherit a estate in Linlithgowshire. How she went about trying to prove her case.3 pages or more22Gavin Waddell 
HoggJames S. Hogg, 1851-1906, Governor of Texas - Were His Ancestors Borderers ?Biography of James Hogg, with reference to his ancestors and relatives after arrival in Boston in 1699. Other emigrant Hoggs mentioned.2 pages or more24Donald Whyte 
HoggGreetings from NorthlandThe author from New Zealand describes seeking information on the Turnbulls, Binnies, Hoggs and Stoddarts from Selkirk, especially Richard Turnbull, and his sons Thomas and Peter who died in WW1, Jane Hogg Binnie Turnbull, and Ernest Joseph Ramsbottom. A small family tree is presented.2 pages or more104Brian O'Brian 
HoggNotes on the Ancestry of the Ettrick ShepherdJames Hogg (1770-1835) where he and his ancestors lived in the Borders, also who they married.2 pages or more18Donald Wyte 
HoggGuess Who’s MissingThe descendants of William Steel Story who lived in Yetholm, Morebattle, Hobkirk, who married Elizabeth Aitchson, daughter of Francis Aitchson and Elizabeth Hogg around 1806.1 page or more64E .Helen Ball 
HoggWilliam Lewins 1785-1848Account of William Lewins' life.1 page or more65Mary Newbery 
Hogg HillGalashiels and some of its familiesTalk given to the society by Mr. Ian Miller, President of the Old Gala Club. Gala indeed goes back along way perhaps even to 7000 B.C. It covers the history up to the 19th Century.3 pages or more31Ian Miller 
HolbrookHand Fasting MayAn account of how a couple became engaged by hand fasting on May morning.2 pages or more99Patricia Paterson 
HoliwellKnow your Parish-PolwarthDescription of the village of Polwarth, its history, the inhabitants, and their occupations.1 page or more28 
HollidayPleasant Sunday AfternoonsA follow up on the article in the previous magazine on the activities of the Hawick Pleasant Sunday Afternoons Group.1 page or more90 
HolmburnWhy couldn’t he have been called Ebenezer ?Article examining which John Little is the author's ancestor.4 pages or more42Jessie Hislop 
Holy TrinityThe Fairholme Memorial (Holy Trinity Churchyard, Melrose)An article on the memorial in Holy Trinity Churchyard, Melrose to James Walter Fairholme, R.N. who perished with the Franklin expedition of 1845 to discover the North West Passage and an account of the expedition itself.89John Wood 
HomePierre Merlet and the Humes of BroomhouseAn account of the author's researches to prove that Helen Home of Broomhouse was responsible for the smuggling out of France during the French Revolution of the infant Pierre Merlet who later became a distinguished linguist.6 pages or more90David Wesley 
HomeThe Aytons of AytonThe parish of Ayton from the Norman family De Vesci who changed their name to Ayton to a history of the village.2 pages or more17James Eaton 
HomeThe Homes of Paxton HouseA fascinating piece of Borders family history came to light when a 200 year-old Berwickshire mansion was gifted to the nation. Along with the history of the family of Home's. Love is a wondrous thing !2 pages or more11Violet Jardine 
HomeWith the Border Volunteers to PretoriaReview of a book donated to the Society ' With the Border Volunteers to Pretoria' by Lieut William Home recording their exploits during the Boer War and with a detailed list of names.2 pages or more90Ronald Morrison 
HomeFlowers of the Forest: Borderers who fell at FloddenNames of the Borderers who died at the battle of Flodden, 1514.2 pages or more26Andrew Cockburn 
HomeThe Flowers of the ForestBorders who fell at Flodden A list of nobility who fell in the battle The rank and file fell with no records.2 pages or more26Andrew Cockburn 
HomeThe Flowers of the Forest--Borderers who fell at FloddenThe Fletcher brothers from Selkirk and were they at Flodden? Probably.1 page or more29Andrew Cockburn 
HomeDeath duty registerExtracts from the death duty registers (seen at the public record office, Chancery Lane, London). Relating to Wills proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury.3 pages or more4 
HomeHelen Home of BroomhouseNotification that copies of the letters from James Home of Broomhouse, captain of marines with the Mediterranean fleet during the Napoleonic Wars written to his sister Helen have been donated to the Society.less than 1 page91 
HomeA Berwickshire SchoolmasterJean Smithers has contributed this "nugget" from her investigations into the history of one of the strands of her ancestry.1 page or more11Jean Smithers 
HomeExtracts from "The Border Magazine" January 1832A List of names and ages from births, marriages, and deaths in and around Berwick on Tweed.1 page or more35Mrs O. Wilson-Croome 
HomesBerwickshire Postal HistoryA look at Berwickshire postal history and postmarks and also at various letters of historical significance.3 pages or more95Keith Robertson 
Hong KongMiscellaneous Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - 1855-1900A list of marriages of people from various places (including Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Burma, Canada, Chile, China, France, Hong Kong, India, Italy, South Africa, Trinidad) intimated in the Hawick Advertiser between 1855-1900, with brief additional notes on some items.3 pages or more68Marjorie Gavin 
HoodJethart JockThe mystery of Jethart Jock of Coldstream, husband of the Gypsy Queen Esther Faa Blyth and attempts to identify.2 pages or more86John Murray 
HoodDr George Henderson of Chirnside (1800 - 1864)Second and final part of the account of Dr Henderson's family (the remaining 11 children born from 1841 to 1863 !) with a very early plea for the eight-hour day and some interesting poetry.8 pages or more63Bill Henderson 
HoodAn Opaque GlassAbout William Glass (or Glasgow), who had become the first governor of the South Atlantic Island of Tristan da Cunha, honoured by the Friends of Kelso Museum in 1996.2 pages or more60Audrey Mitchell 
HopeHope FamilyLink to the website of the Hope family of Traquair, Tweedsmuir and West Calder.less than 1 page98 
HopeGeorge Hope 1814-1884The story of George Hope 1814-1884 born in Morebattle who with his family emigrated to Australia, their struggles and achievements in Australia including their experiences of the 'Goldrush' and an account of their return visit to Morebattle 38 years later.4 pages or more85Alistair Hope 
HopeJedburgh Border Games, 1919Cannon-fire at 6am signalled the start of the Games. Has notes of winners of various events.1 page or more63John Murray 
HopkinsTwo Sutherland FactorsTwo brothers from Yair who were factors for Sutherland. It also covers the Highland Clearances right up to his death.3 pages or more9Jane Gibson 
HopkinsAlexander Turnbull and his FamilyIf you have any Turnbulls in your family and you think that you came from the Borders, this is a must for you. Turnbulls from Galashiels, Selkirk and Hawick.5 pages or more25Jane Gibson 
HopkirkHobkirk/HopkirkReport on research into the name Hobkirk/Hopkirk.less than 1 page96Glenys Bollard 
HoppringleNotes on people in Lauder in 1501Brief notes on Thomas Borthwick of Gammylstoun confirmed in 1501 as in certain tenements in the Royal Burgh of Lauder, previously occupied by Charles Murray, and surrounded by lands of William Broun, George Weddirhede, William Hoppringle, William Scheill and Thomas Spens. Also Robert Lauder, son of Gilbert in Whitslaid.less than 1 page103Gregory Lauder-Frost 
Horn Water BriggThe Ayton Bard Robert Mennon 1797-1885Book review. Author: Michael Mennon. This is a two part article abridged from the book of the title written by A. Michael Mennon. A copy of the complete book together with maps, photographs and poems is in Scottish Borders Council Library Headquarters with a family tree.4 pages or more15A. Michael Mennon 
HorncliffeBrown's Self Interpreting Family BibleGeorge Brown of Horncliffe brought into the offices the very large Brown family bible. Lavishly illustrated, it also included Family Register page. A transcript of the text is presented. It includes members of the Robertson family from Alexander Robertson (b. 1829 in Simperon Mains) and his wife Margaret (b. 1825 in Swinton) through to Georgina Dickson Robertson and Mary Dickson Robertson born in 1871 in Monkerstones, Fogo. All names registered were from the Borders. Research has confirmed more of the family up to the George Brown who donated the bible.less than 1 page110Editor 
HornsholeHawick Through TimeA review of the book 'Hawick through Time' by Alistair Moffat.1 page or more85Enid Cruickshank 
HorsburghPeebles Combination PoorhouseA brief history of poorhouses in general and Peebles Poorhouse in particular. It includes some information about staff and inmates in the late 19th century.5 pages or more74Janis Miller 
HorseyJames S. Hogg, 1851-1906, Governor of Texas - Were His Ancestors Borderers ?Biography of James Hogg, with reference to his ancestors and relatives after arrival in Boston in 1699. Other emigrant Hoggs mentioned.2 pages or more24Donald Whyte 
HorsillThe Case of the missing RegistersIn 1818 Jean Waddell a humble tailor's daughter found by chance she could inherit a estate in Linlithgowshire. How she went about trying to prove her case.3 pages or more22Gavin Waddell 
HortonKings Own Scottish BorderersA list of men who died in the Boer War in outlying places.1 page or more32Helen Reichenbach 
HosburghTwo Sutherland FactorsTwo brothers from Yair who were factors for Sutherland. It also covers the Highland Clearances right up to his death.3 pages or more9Jane Gibson 
HospitalsDingleton Hospital, MelroseSome notes on Dingleton Hospital, Melrose and how to access information of those having a connection.1 page or more87 
HospitalsPeel Hospital ExhibitionA report on the exhibition staged by the Society on the history of Peel Hospital.1 page or more88 
HospitalsFloors Castle HospitalNote on inventory lists and photographs which have come to light dating from the Second World War and an appeal for more information.less than 1 page79 
HospitalsPeel Hospital - Galashiels ExhibitionAn account of the exhibition on Peel Hospital staged by the Society.2 pages or more89Gwen Stein, Davina Smart and Margaret Bowers 
Hot Trod15 PARA - Jumping for JoyThe author's talk to the Society on 30th April 2006 about life in the Parachute Regiment, its history, and some of its characters.9 pages or more61Alasdair Hutton 
Hot TrodHawick Reivers FestivalReference to Hawick Reivers Festival.less than 1 page99 
HounamKnow your Parish--MorebattleA history of Morebattle Parish and the surrounding area.1 page or more18Elspeth Ewan 
Hounam Know your Parish--HounamThe history of Hounam.1 page or more16 
HounamSnowstorm in the CheviotsA young shepherd gets lost in the snow and is frozen to death. There's also a specification for shepherds boots.2 pages or more69Jean Fleming 
Household BudgetAspects of Borders Life in the early 1840sPart 2 of a talk given to the Society on 19th September 1999. Discusses wages of artisans, workers’ household budget, unemployment, poor relief, and medical assistance. Continued from issue 44, and in issue 46.6 pages or more45Peter Munro 
Houston-BosswallGallipoli and Hill 70 LoosSome notes on an exhibition on Gallipoli staged by the Society with background; also notes on the centenary of the Battle of Loos and service of commemoration at Edrom Church2 pages or more89 
Houston-BoswellNew Society Publication - EdromAn account of the publication by the Society of the Edrom Monumental Inscriptions etc. also some background on the parish and persons associated.2 pages or more91 
HowBorderers in the Victorian Marriage Registers (1853-1895)This is a list of marriages in issues 16,17 and 18. It is a list of Border counties as their place of birth, when the married in Victoria, Australia between 1853 and 1895.5 pages or more16Barbara Turner 
HowardThe Quinn Family of GalashielsThe author writes of her family, the Quinns, originally from Ireland who settled in Ladhope in 1879.2 pages or more95Ursula Howard 
HowieChurch and School Connections in the Borders: 1717-1869 and earlierAccount of various Hoy ancestors, many connected with the Church. A lot of research has gone into this.4 pages or more40Charles Hoy 
HowiesonTwo Brothers-in- LawAn account of the conflict and subsequent reconciliation of two members of the Haddon family of Hawick.2 pages or more94Enid Cruickshank 
HownamMore Extracts from the Kelso Mail 1804Miscellaneous Extracts from the Kelso Mail 1804.1 page or more86 
HoyThe Delights and Drawbacks of Working with One's Web PagesText of the talk given at the Society’s Open Meeting on 16th September 2001. Suggestions on building a personal website.2 pages or more47Charles Hoy 
Hoym Roxburghshire to Delaware County: The 19th Century Miller Letters - Part 1Account of letters written between 1818 and 1864 from Scotland to David Miller (1795-1883), and his wives, and relatives. David Miller was the son of Thomas Miller, a beadle of Roberton Kirk.4 pages or more64John W. Hoy 
HoyChurch and School Connections in the Borders: 1717-1869 and earlierAccount of various Hoy ancestors, many connected with the Church. A lot of research has gone into this.4 pages or more40Charles Hoy 
HoyWays of Arguing in the Social SciencesThis article is an extended version of a talk given to the Society on 17th September 2000, and follows an earlier article in the "Scottish Genealogist" in 1997 on the theme of methods of approach for family history researchers. Uses Hoy ancestors for examples.3 pages or more46Charles Hoy 
HubScottish Borders Council Archives - Hawick Heritage HubInformation about the new ‘state of the art’ Council archives due to open in May 2007.2 pages or more63Rachel Hosker 
HuganNames of Soldiers and others who died in India mainly between 1930-36A list of names and their regiments, and where buried.1 page or more30Mr R. McAdam 
HuguenotA forgotten village-Huguenot refugees at PolwarthThe story of the Huguenot refugees who landed at Berwick on Tweed and travelling inland alighted on this secluded spot to settle there, is known, perhaps only by their descendants.3 pages or more6Colin Wood 
HumbieClan Galbraith - Royalty to RefugeesA summary of the torrid history of the Galbraith clan and its associations, describing the branch that ended up in the Scottish Borders, back to John Galbraith in Greenlaw in late 1600s/early 1700s. His son John went on to be a tenant farmer in Humbie, another son (also John) to Symington, and all other siblings to work on the land. By the mid 19th century the merchant arm of the family moved to London.1 page or more105Alastair Galbraith Ann Galbraith 
HumeThe Gatekeeper House, The Glen InnerleithenAn account of the genealogy of the Hume family who resided at The Gatekeeper House, The Glen Innerleithen.1 page or more79 
HumeThe Unlucky BlackaddersA summary of ongoing research into history of the Blackadder family in Berwickshire from 1296 (Rofgier/Walteris de Blakedir) to the demolition of Blackadder House. It includes the involvement of the family in Melrose Abbey, the Wars of the Roses, Flodden Field, piracy, Mary Queen of Scots, divinity and Stirling Castle.4 pages or more101Ronald Morrison 
HumeWomen of GunsgreenAn account of an exhibition entitled 'Women of Gunsgreen' with information on women who resided at or had connections with Gunsgreen House in Eyemouth.1 page or more85Ronald Morrison 
HumeA Canadian ConnectionCopies of letters sent from Canada in 1864 - they make very interesting reading.2 pages or more25Jenifer Payne 
HumeKnow your Parish-PolwarthDescription of the village of Polwarth, its history, the inhabitants, and their occupations.1 page or more28 
HumePolwarth on the GreenA history of Polwarth that was handed out by Colin Wood on the outing to Polwarth, Oct 1988.1 page or more8Colin Wood 
HumeThe Flowers of the ForestBorders who fell at Flodden A list of nobility who fell in the battle The rank and file fell with no records.2 pages or more26Andrew Cockburn 
HumeBerwickshire Leitchs Part 4: Update and Early DaysFurther to the Berwickshire Leitchs article in Issue 05 (Feb 2021), describing the marriage of Colin Leitch in Runcorn, to Clara in 1893, and his death from drowning 9 months later on-board the SS Hibernian (in 1894) when it was hit off the Isle of Man by paddle steamer SS Prince of Wales on its way from Liverpool to Glasgow. The author also confirms the presence of the Leitch family in Hume in the 1600s evidenced by the monumental inscriptions for Hume.1 page or more109Diana Leitch 
HumeNotes on the Halliburton FamilyThe Halliburton family who were well known landowners in the Borders from the 13th to 18th centuries. The Halliburtons intermarried with other well known Border families.2 pages or more6C.D. Wickenden 
HumeRentons in the Hutton Old Parish RegisterList of Entries.2 pages or more13Norrie McLeish 
HumeThe Berwickshire Leitchs Part 1Research into the ancestors of the author's husband David Leitch. Two groups of the Leitch families were revealed - 1 from Glasgow and Argyll area and a group from the Borders, with the family original home in Hume in the 1700s. Duns, Stichill, Makerstoun, Clockmill, Haddington, Greenlaw and Gavinton have all emerged as places where the Leitch family has lived.3 pages or more105Diana Leitch 
HumeThe Border Archive - For Queen and CountyThis is a list of all the men between the ages of 18 and 45 residing in Roberton in 1807.2 pages or more10Robert Miller 
HuntThe Power of the Family History CommunityAn account of a successful attempt to return war medals belonging to an Andrew Colville born in Galashiels to his family (now in New Zealand).2 pages or more90 
HunterThe Tweedsmuir ConnectionReport of the society's summer outing to Upper Tweeddale.1 page or more13Violet Jardine 
HunterMiriam FishOne of the band of grave yard inscription recorders, she gives a interesting description of her youth.1 page or more31Miriam Fish 
HunterJoseph Stephenson of Longyester, Riddle Lodge and SoonhopeThe writer recalls his ancestor, Joseph Stephenson and looks at an unfortunate arrangement he entered into under the influence of alcohol.3 pages or more99Harry D Watson 
HunterCoulter's Candy and other DelicaciesReminiscences of Coulter's Candy and other Borders sweetmeats. Also notes on the statue erected in his memory and the sculptress Angela Hunter.1 page or more100Enid Cruickshank 
HunterCovenanting Grave, TweedsmuirNotes on the grave in Tweedsmuir, of the Covenanter, Thomas Hunter.less than 1 page98 
HunterAustralian deaths recorded in Hawick Advertiser part 2 1874-1890Deaths in the Hawick Advertiser, it also covers other parts of the Borders.4 pages or more37Marjorie Gavin 
HunterThe Altarstone at StoboStobo Slate Quarry 'whatever'. Also a connection to Merlin and Arthur.1 page or more10Isobel Jardine 
HunterAnother Borderer at BalaclavaComment about James Hunter, one of the participants in the Heavy Brigade who had the task of breaking through Russian lines at Balaclava, in respect of the talk given by Will Murray and Trevor Swan entitled a “Coldstream lad at the Charge” in issue No.58.1 page or more60Colin Miller 
HunterRob the Yirl of JedburghAn account of an interview with Rob the Yirl of Jedburgh (born Robert Turnbull), a miller then chimney sweep, who occasionally was a town crier, drummer and bell ringer. His mother Mary Gray (maiden name Smeaton born Eccles); his father Adam Turnbull living in Jedburgh. Rob married Elizabeth Hunter. Photographs of Rob the Yirl included.1 page or more103Editor 
HunterHunters of DunsDetailed article on the history of the Hunter family of Duns and their involvement in the American War of Independence.3 pages or more94David J Wesley 
HunterFame/Infamy/Riches - a history of the Greig familyAbout the Greigs of Manchester and Oldham, originally from Ayton and Earlston.4 pages or more62Jim Greig 
HuntlyburnSmallpox inoculation in late 18th century MelroseA brief account of the smallpox child inoculations in Totfield by Andrew Usher (born 1782 - died 1855 - founder of the whisky distilling dynasty Edinburgh) from Darnick.less than 1 page105Editor 
HutchesonA Case for the CommissaryThe amount of information found on any particular family is a matter of luck but time spent will be rewarding.4 pages or more33Rosemary Bigwood 
HutchesonLife in Linton with William Pringle's FamilyAbsorbing account of William Pringle, his children, and his grandson, Thomas Pringle, the 'Poet of South Africa'.4 pages or more20Barbara E. Turner 
HuttonA Family of Shoemakers - The Allans of PaxtonInterest account of the Allans of Paxton who were shoemakers in Paxton from around 1800 till the beginning of World War II.4 pages or more67Mary Newbery 
HuttonRentons in the Hutton Old Parish RegisterList of Entries.2 pages or more13Norrie McLeish 
HuttonEast Berwickshire Names ListInformation on contents of recently published book ' Early Berwickshire Names List'.1 page or more98Betty Snow 
HuttonFrom Coldstream to CanadaThe Galbraith history from Coldstream to Toronto University. A comprehensive account of the Galbraiths.3 pages or more26James Burns 
HuttonMemories of Sir William Burrell's house staff at Hutton CastleFollow-up on article on Staff at Hutton Castle.less than 1 page98Lesley Gray 
HuttonStaff at Hutton CastleAppeal for further information on the staff at Hutton Castle, home of Sir William Burrell.1 page or more98Ronald Morrison 
HuttonClazieThe author tells of research he has done on the name Clazie (and variations) and makes particular reference to a bell in Hutton Churchless than 1 page92Pauli Fergie 
Hutton15 PARA - Jumping for JoyThe author's talk to the Society on 30th April 2006 about life in the Parachute Regiment, its history, and some of its characters.9 pages or more61Alasdair Hutton 
HuttonExtracts of the Hutton Session Records Jun 19th 1819 - Dec 7th 1821Transcribed extracts of the Hutton Session Records mainly about donations to the Poor, and a list of ministers since 1688. Lots of names.2 pages or more50Heather Lough 
HuttonA Renton Family Mystery which starts in the parish of Hutton, BerwickshireFollowing the article on the Rentons in Issue 13, the author traces the Renton family back to his great-grandmother (Elizabeth Renton - born in Hutton - 1841-1920), who had an illegitimate son David Renton by a Scottish 'gentleman' (allegedly David Robertson Williamson (Colonel)). David married Ida Sandimans, and had 3 children including Edward Renton (1912-1975), the authors father. There is an account of the investigations into the validity of this family history.5 pages or more109Simon Renton 
HuttonRentons in the Hutton Old Parish RegisterFor anyone with a Renton in the family this is very interesting with full name, where, and the date they were born, and more.2 pages or more10Norrie McLeish 
HuttonA Berwickshire SchoolmasterJean Smithers has contributed this "nugget" from her investigations into the history of one of the strands of her ancestry.1 page or more11Jean Smithers 
HuttonBrown's Self Interpreting Family BibleGeorge Brown of Horncliffe brought into the offices the very large Brown family bible. Lavishly illustrated, it also included Family Register page. A transcript of the text is presented. It includes members of the Robertson family from Alexander Robertson (b. 1829 in Simperon Mains) and his wife Margaret (b. 1825 in Swinton) through to Georgina Dickson Robertson and Mary Dickson Robertson born in 1871 in Monkerstones, Fogo. All names registered were from the Borders. Research has confirmed more of the family up to the George Brown who donated the bible.less than 1 page110Editor 
HuxleyHMS PathfinderAn account of the sinking in 1914 of HMS Pathfinder off St Abb's Head, Berwickshire viewed by Aldous Huxley.less than 1 page86 
HyslopInglis Family TreeReport on an extensive family tree relating to the Inglis family submitted to the Society.less than 1 page99 
IdahoFrom Crosslee to Salt Lake CityThe journey of William Scott Clark from Ettrick to Idaho.2 pages or more71George Clark 
Imperial TobaccoSt Mary's MillsFrom the start of the Mill in 1894 through good and bad times . How the mill was used through both world wars.3 pages or more36Jane Gibson 
IndiaDr John Macwhirter: A Man of LettersBook review. Author: L & P Macwhirter. The history of the medical doctor John Macwhirter probably born in Chirnside around 1780. He had 15 children, 3 of which were buried in Calcutta, India. The family returned to Edinburgh but later emigrated to Australia. It includes a chapter on medical practice in Scotland at that time, and an extensive bibliography.less than 1 page108Enid Cruikshank 
IndiaThe Life and Family of Dr. John LeydenEnthralling biography of the famous polymath (minister, surgeon, judge, linguist, poet and naturalist) who lived from 1775 to 1811.7 pages or more45Marjory Gavin 
IndiaRobert FortuneAn account of the life of Robert Fortune born at Edrom who became a renowned botanist and undertook several journeys (often proving quite perilous ) to China and the Far East - Many plants are named after him and he can probably lay claim to be the founder of the tea industry in India having smuggled plants out of China to help establish this. Buried at Brompton Cemetery, London where a memorial to him has recently been restored.3 pages or more80Ronald Morrison 
IndiaA Tale of Two Brothers and a Photographic PuzzleA tale of and contrast between two brothers Robert (later Sir Robert) and William Laidlaw born in Bonchester Bridge; Sir Robert who set up a chain of multiples in India , known as 'The Selfridges of the East' and who became a Member of Parliament and William who ran a grocery shop in Canada.3 pages or more88Ben Haslam 
IndiaMiscellaneous Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Births 1854-1900Previous compilations of intimations have related to events in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the USA. These relate to births in other locations, of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.3 pages or more58Marjorie Gavin 
IndiaThe Life and Family of Dr. John Leyden, poet and orientalist from DenholmAn account of the life of Dr. John Leyden born in Denholm, poet and orientalist and friend of Sir Stamford Raffles; his travels in India, China and Java.6 pages or more76Marjorie A Gavin 
IndiaMiscellaneous Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - 1855-1900A list of marriages of people from various places (including Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Burma, Canada, Chile, China, France, Hong Kong, India, Italy, South Africa, Trinidad) intimated in the Hawick Advertiser between 1855-1900, with brief additional notes on some items.3 pages or more68Marjorie Gavin 
InghamMisinformation and my Scott FamilyAn account by the author of how she traced the Scottish roots of her ancestor Esther Scott.less than 1 page92Nikki Bosworth 
InglisInglis Family TreeReport on an extensive family tree relating to the Inglis family submitted to the Society.less than 1 page99 
InglisLongformacus Free ChurchDiscovery of a poem written in 1869 relating to Longformacus Free Church.2 pages or more91 
InglisMinute Book of the Cordiners of Selkirk 1785 to 1835Some background on the Guild of the Cordiners (Souters) of Selkirk following the donation by Dave Anderson of a transcription of their records.2 pages or more91 
InglisEscape from DingletonSome of the inmates of Dingleton Asylum, Melrose tried to escape. A few entries from the Register of escapes are listed here.3 pages or more74Peter Munro 
InglisOld Books with Hawick ConnectionsA description of two old books about Hawick from the author's library. One is a library book that was never returned. Speculation about the culprit reveals many family relationships.2 pages or more74Anne Golden 
InnerleithenGlen House, InnerleithenAn account of the recording an indexing estate records by Society members and a short history on the house.1 page or more81 
InnerleithenChrissie Aitken's StoryThe story of Chrissie, a survivor from the sinking of the S.S. Lusitania in 1914.2 pages or more94Oliver Russell 
InnerleithenInnerleithen's All-BlackAn account by the author of how researching her Dickson line from Innerleithen, she traced an unknown descendant who had emigrated to New Zealand and played rugby for the 'All Blacks'.1 page or more84Esther Davies 
InnerleithenLife at Pirn House InnerleithenReview of a book 'Life at Pirn House' Innerleithen by Alexander Grant Ferguson recalling life in the house in the early years of the 20th century.less than 1 page92Marianne Morrison 
InnerleithenThe Archives and Collections of Robert Smail's Printing WorksA summary of the Smail family and the development of the printing works in Innerleithen. John Smail arrived first and operated a woollen mill for several years before emigrating to Otago, to produce the first tweed in New Zealand. Robert arrived around 1857 setting up a small shop in Bond Street as a shoemaker, but also selling books and stationery. The arrival of the railway in 1866 an ambitious Robert branched out into printing like his brother Thomas in Jedburgh. He purchased a shop and workshop on High Street, run by the power from water wheels on the lade. The successful business was inherited by his 3 sons James, Robert Cowan and Adam James in 1890. Adam and James also worked as travelling salesmen in the Borders area. Robert Cowan's son inherited Cowan was the last generation to inherit the business, and was lucky to sell the works through the National Trust for Scotland through Maurice Richards who happened to visit Innerleithen. The archives contain historical local newspapers, shipping records, photographs, order (guard) books; a detailed inventory is close to completion at the tine of writing. Guided tours are available.4 pages or more106Rachel May 
InnerleithenJohn White and Margaret BrownA summary of research into John "Jock" White and Margaret "Maggie" Brown born in Scotland, but lived in Hyde Park Massachusetts. Census records revealed John's father (John White Senior) was born at Needlehall, Galashiels, May 1852, near the Needle Ha' ford across the Tweed. Jock was brought up in Galashiels (Low Buckholmside per the 1861 census) and Maggie married in Innerleithen - both were power loom weavers. They, and 2 sons, and John Senior emigrated to the USA July 1884. Maggie's father was William Brown (born Yarrow 1827) and Jane Anderson (1816), with previous generations hailing from Peebles and Innerleithen.2 pages or more105Jane Stephenson 
InnerleithenGlimpses of Old Innerleithen and TraquairNotes on the book ' Glimpses of Old Innerleithen and Traquair' published by Innerleithen Civic Association in 1989, a copy of which has been acquired for the Society Archives.less than 1 page97 
InnerleithenInnerleithen Poll Tax Roll, 1694An Innerleithen Poll Tax Roll, 1694; transcribed by John Ballantyne. Lots of people, their occupations, the rent values of their lands, and poll taxes due. A very useful and interesting document.7 pages or more43John Ballantyne 
InnerleithenThe Story of Caerlee Mill/Ballantyne SportswearBook review. Author: Fraser Simm. An introduction to the history of the Caerlee Mill Innerleithen, and the textiles innovation and influence in the Borders towns by the Ballantynes.1 page or more108Ross McGinn 
InnerleithenCleikum Kist Volume 3Book review. Innerleithen community accounts by author Ted McKie. Copies available.less than 1 page107Ross McGinn 
InnerleithenArchives at Robert Smail’s Printing WorksA brief history of the famous Robert Smail’s Printing Works at Innerleithen which was started in 1866, and about their wonderful archives.2 pages or more67David Rudram 
InnerleithenFamily History RecordsAn archivist from the Heritage Hub in Hawick discusses a range of records that can be used to provide a fuller picture of our ancestors5 pages or more70Juline Baird 
InnerleithenInnerleithen ShopsInformation on the CD published by the Society on 'Innerleithen Shops' compiled by Bobby Richardson.1 page or more87 
InnerleithenAn Unexpected HomecomingAn Englishman migrates to the Borders when Riddell House changes hands. He marries a local lass with links to Innerleithen.2 pages or more71David Rudram 
InnerleithenInnerleithen ShopsSome background information on the CD 'Innerleithen Shops' compiled by Bobby Richardson and published by the Society.1 page or more86Ronald Morrison 
InnerleithenThe Gatekeeper House, The Glen InnerleithenAn account of the genealogy of the Hume family who resided at The Gatekeeper House, The Glen Innerleithen.1 page or more79 
InnerleithenInnerleithen NewsBook review. Author: Thomas Dobson. "Reminiscences of Innerleithen and Traquair" published 1896. The author recalls life in Innerleithen and accounts passed down from his grandparents going back to Napoleonic times. Many individuals are mentioned in the summary. Also a mention of a recent CD published on Innerleithen Shops.1 page or more107Ronald Morrison 
InnerleithenHistoric and Photographic Glimpses of Old InnerleithenPromotion of the book 'Historic and Photographic Glimpses of Old Innerleithen' by Bobby Richardson published by the Society.less than 1 page88 
InnerleithenDalgleishs and Stoddarts of YarrowDescription of George McLauchlan's family from his paternal great grandparents Robert Dalgleish and Margaret Elliot from Yarrow, and Robert's step-family John Stoddart. The Dalgleish family were tenants at Fastheugh for over 100 years, and Robert's parents (Robert and Martha Muir were from Anaston. Martha married 3 times - Robert, John Stoddart (Williamhope) and Robert Curror (Hartwoodburn). Margaret Elliot was a direct descendant of Martin Elliot of Braidley. John and Martha had 3 children; John later married Helen Veitch (Innerleithen) and had 9 children.2 pages or more103Marjorie McLauchlan 
Innerleithen Light CompanyPeeblesshire's First CarAn account of Peeblesshire's first car built by Laurence Bell in a rented shed in Peebles and how from such humble beginnings developed the Scottish Motor Traction Company (SMT).2 pages or more82Gwen Stein 
InnesBorder BeginningsThe author traces her descent from Adam Black born in Coldingham in 1732.1 page or more95Val Metcalfe 
InnesPleasant Sunday Afternoons and the Lad o' PairtsAn account of the activities of the Pleasant Sunday Afternoon Group formed in Hawick in 1932 with details of some of the theatrical performances which they staged.3 pages or more89Anne F Golden 
InscriptionsRecording Monumental InscriptionsHow to record inscriptions on gravestones. Method used by Highland Family History Society to compile inscriptions for genealogical reference.4 pages or more54John Durham 
InstructionsRoxburgh Police Instruction BookBook review. Author: William Everitt (Chief Constable of Roxburgh County). "Orders Regulations and Instructions framed and issued for the government of the Roxburgh County Police". 1858. The reviewer lifts instructions from the book describing the law, but also some insight into Borders life at that time.1 page or more108Ronald Morrison 
InternetThe Delights and Drawbacks of Working with One's Web PagesText of the talk given at the Society’s Open Meeting on 16th September 2001. Suggestions on building a personal website.2 pages or more47Charles Hoy 
InternetFamily Tree Maker OnlineDescription of some of the features and benefits of using a family history computer program with the Internet2 pages or more40Allan McVittie 
Intestate SuccessionIntestate SuccessionA detail of how property was divided in Scotland in the event of the deceased dying intestate.2 pages or more77Gregory Lauder Frost 
InventionsSir Ambrose Fleming - Father of Modern ElectronicsThe Borders connection of Sir Ambrose Fleming who designed the transmitter to enable the sending of the first message across the Atlantic and whose work paved the way for the invention of the modern light bulb and radio communication.1 page or more82Robin Croftin 
InverbervieThe Story of a StrayAccount of Robert Burgon, a fisherman from Berwick who was drowned in 1850 with William Burgeon, Joseph Cowlin, George Swinton, and the boy David Lyle, and buried in Inverbervie.2 pages or more47Murray Nicoll 
IowaFrom Crosslee to Salt Lake CityThe journey of William Scott Clark from Ettrick to Idaho.2 pages or more71George Clark 
IrelandAndrew OliverStory of the life of Andrew Oliver, blacksmith and farmer at Allerton. He emigrated to Ireland, married Jane Hunter, but returned to Berwickshire after her death. He married Alison Purves. He died 1938 and was buried at Edrom.less than 1 page100Margaret Dick 
IrelandErin to EdinburghNotes on talk and book by Ellis Owens on her family's migration from Ireland to Stow and Edinburgh.less than 1 page97Enid Cruickshank 
IrelandBessie Quinn, Survivor Spirit - from Galashiels Mills to Garden Cities. The story of an Irish family in Scotland, 1845-1922Book review. Author: Ursula Howard. The story of an extraordinary woman who moved from famine-ravaged Ireland to settle in the Borders, in the tenements of Low Buckholmside, Galashiels in the 1800s.less than 1 page109Ronald Morrison 
IrelandBessie Quinn : Survivor SpiritBook review. Author: Ursula Howard. An account of the Quinn family fleeing the famine in Ireland in the 1840s. Bessie's' parents - father Owen via Haddington, and mother Mary Lyons via Glasgow, Haddington and Walkerburn, spent a lot of time in the Borders towns, including Galashiels. Bessie ended up in Hampstead Garden Suburb with her husband Cecil, the son of Ebenezer Howard, and had 2 children, one of which was the authors' father. Bessie dies of the Spanish flu in 1919.less than 1 page111Ursula Howard 
Irish GenealogyIrish GenealogyReference to a talk given by Jill Williams on Irish Genealogy and how to research.less than 1 page99 
IronmongerWilliam Dick (1849 - 1932)Account of William Dick, a blacksmith in Fountainhall and his family4 pages or more63Margaret Dick 
IronmongerThe Days of Our Youth - Memories of MelroseThis article has been extracted from a much longer memoir that John Dick wrote when he retired around 1950. He was born in 1889, the second son of William Dick, an ironmonger in Melrose and his wife Isobella Lauder. He emigrated to Canada as a young man where he eventually became the Chief Cost Accountant for Sun Life Assurance Company. John served in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in World War I as a quarter-master sergeant. Although he was twice married he had no children.7 pages or more67John Dick 
IrregularCrossing the BorderNotes on Linda Bankier's talk to the Society on 20th February 2005, mainly about the differences between English and Scottish records, irregular marriages, and the Berwick Record Office's holdings.1 page or more57Linda Bankier 
Irregular MarriagesThe Bradford Family SearchA tale of family that moved from Northumberland to Berwickshire. All were farm servants some labourers some farm stewards. There are irregular marriages, name changes and a possible pioneering birth using chloroform.6 pages or more72Bill Bradford 
Irregular MarriagesLamberton TollSome notes on the history of Lamberton Toll and irregular marriages with particular reference to the Dixon (Dickson) family who resided there.2 pages or more85Jennifer Dunlop 
IrwinStobs CampArticle on Lt. Col. Hon. Sir Richard Waldie-Griffith and particularly his connection with Stobs Camp, Hawick.1 page or more98Michael Chandler 
Isabel DavidsonQuestion: Where did all the Smiths from Ednam go?An attempt to explore the lineage of the 2 Smith families baptised in Ednam from 1790 to 1819. Family 1 -The possible great grandparents of William Smith (1801-1882) the great grandfather of Eric Smith (author), were Andrew Smith and Isabel Davidson - they had 8 children baptised in Ednam. Family 2 - Thomas Smith (baptised 1766 in Ednam) married Janet Waddle from Stichill, had 13 children mostly baptised in Ednam. 2 William Smiths of note from Family 1 ended up in Edinburgh and Australia. in the 1800s, The tracing of 34 children in 3 generations of Smiths is a challenge.3 pages or more107Margaret Smith Eric Smith 
Isabel JeffreyNinewells Waulkmill, ChirnsideSome investigation by the author finding Ayton church memorials for his x4 and x5 great grandparents - Paternal side Edward Fair (d. 1847) and wife Elizabeth Wood (d.1857), their son William Fair (d. 1801) and wife Christina Darling (d. 1825). Dates? Maternal side - William Martin (d.1794) and wife Isabel Jeffrey (d. 1790), and Thomas Martin (d. 1841) and wife Hellen Cockburn (d. 1851). Thomas - at the time of erecting the stone was working and living in Ninewells Waulkmill, Chirnside, and lived there for 50 years.less than 1 page106Bill Stewart 
Isabella KerrHenry Mitchell 1877 - 1950Based on a collection of personal documents found in Edinburgh, the story of Henry Mitchell (b. 1877) has been pieced together from his parents Thomas Mitchell (b. 1888 - Channel St., Ladhope) and Isabella Kerr. He had 5 siblings, moved to Edinburgh around 1906, and married Martha Isabella Allan Keddie and had 2 children. Testimonials to his life are presented.2 pages or more111Elma Fleming 
Isabella ScottMargaret B. Scott of HawickThe editors' great aunt Peggy Doig taught in Hawick from 1916, where she stayed with Margaret B Scott and her mother Isabella Scott, in the early 1900s. The editor investigated this branch of the Scott family.less than 1 page108Editor 
Isabella SommersThomas Symington's Farewell to the BordersBased on documents provided by Tameron Hodges, California, a history of the Symingtons. They appear to have ancestors in Clydesdale from the 11th century. Following the Reform Act 1832, Thomas Symington and his son John and wife, left to settle in Plympton, Lambton County, Ontario, where other family members joined them the next year, including Thomas' wife (Isabella), and 6 sons and 3 daughters (2 died on the journey). The Biography of Lambton County describes Thomas as a carpenter from Peebles and working on the Torwoodlee estate owned by James Pringle, and his reasons for leaving Scotland. There is an account of the leaving speech given at a well attended presentation at the Auld Kirk of Galashiels by the pastor with a detailed and colourful account of Thomas's reasons for leaving, and his experiences on visiting the docks where people left for the Americas.5 pages or more104Editor 
Isle of ManBerwickshire Leitchs Part 4: Update and Early DaysFurther to the Berwickshire Leitchs article in Issue 05 (Feb 2021), describing the marriage of Colin Leitch in Runcorn, to Clara in 1893, and his death from drowning 9 months later on-board the SS Hibernian (in 1894) when it was hit off the Isle of Man by paddle steamer SS Prince of Wales on its way from Liverpool to Glasgow. The author also confirms the presence of the Leitch family in Hume in the 1600s evidenced by the monumental inscriptions for Hume.1 page or more109Diana Leitch 
ItalyMiscellaneous Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - 1855-1900A list of marriages of people from various places (including Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Burma, Canada, Chile, China, France, Hong Kong, India, Italy, South Africa, Trinidad) intimated in the Hawick Advertiser between 1855-1900, with brief additional notes on some items.3 pages or more68Marjorie Gavin 
J. ThomsonFairbairnA modern day manipulator who could be better than a Doctor for pains. Got Rugby players who got hurt at the weekend and she would fix them up.2 pages or more36kind permission of Kelso Museum 
JackOld soldiers of the eighteenth centuryThis is a list and some extracts from War Office records at the Public Record Office at Kew. If you are studying shoemakers - read this.1 page or more11E. A. Gray 
JacksonFriends of Hoar CottageAn account of Hoar Cottage, a shepherd's cottage on Exmoor in North Devon which has connections with shepherds from the Scottish Borders.1 page or more91Bette Baldwin 
JaffrayFollow the DogsAn update on the book 'Follow the Dogs and Carry the Stick' by Bob Jaffray.less than 1 page95 
JaffrayTo Follow the Dogs and Carry the StickAn account of life and shepherding in the Lammermuirs before, during and immediately after the Second World War.1 page or more90Bob Jaffray 
James Andrew TysonTyson Brothers - the Ultimate SacrificeThe author has traced her husbands back to the Tysons of Selkirk. Bertram Tyson (b1854, Lauder), son of John (1809-1868), a tailor and Euphemia Richardson (1807-1886). Bertram was 1 of 13 children, and married Joan Nichol. They had 9 children; 3 sons were killed in WW1 (John , James Andrew, Bertram). William survived WW1, and his further story and sporting life is described.3 pages or more109Marjorie McLaughlin 
James ElliotAllantonAn account based on a local newspaper account of the celebration of the Coronation Day of Edward VII, including a competition for a Coronation Jug.less than 1 page101Margaret Dick 
James FinlaysonFourth Cousins MeetA brief update on the story "Finlaysons of Goseland Farm Kilbucho" Issue 96 June 2018 p. 14. The Sandilands family are seen to have roots with the Finlaysons near Drumelzier. The meeting with the Canadian 4th cousin.less than 1 page111Sue Brownjohn 
James GowansJames the ClockAn account of the sourcing and transportation of a James Gowans (1800-1886) clock to Australia by the Ball family. James Gowans was the 3rd great grandson of the authors husband. James Gowans worked in East Linton, working in his shop in Galashiels 47 High Street from the 1840s to 1890s. His son John was a prize winning chronometer maker and jeweller in New York; his son James was a watch and clock maker in Hawick; his son William became a doctor.1 page or more105Jill Ball 
James GrieveLocal TS Royal Edward KOSB casualtiesA list of KOSB casualties. (Additional names and places - William Hogg - Hawick. Also Dumfries and Galloway names - Archibald Strong - Johnstone, Francis Head Cameron - Whithorn, James Dickson + James Gordon - Kirkbean, James Kirkpatrick - Twynham, John McCaig - Port William, Joseph Hunter McMunnies - Tynwald, Joseph Melvin - Glasserton, Matthew Bryson Richardson - Lochmaben, John Telford + Robert Trodden - Annan.1 page or more101Jared Squirrell 
James Hilson and SonsA Forgotten Jedburgh FamilyAn account of the name Hilson in Jedburgh and the history of the firm of James Hilson and Sons, woollen manufacturers.3 pages or more97Norrie McLeish 
James JohnstonGrandpa Johnston's ReminiscencesA consolidated reflection of the account of his heritage and the recollections by James Johnston(e) (1825-1902) a blacksmith born in Tweedsmuir, and who died in Edinburgh. He traced is family back to the 17th century, with many forefathers buried in Drumelzier, with most men working as smiths in Tweedsmuir. James was sent to school 2 miles away in Tweedsmuir, with peat the primary fuel. The Crook Inn was the main posting and coaching stop between Edinburgh and Dumfries. There are tales of problems with the post in bad weather, and of the families running the Crook Inn. The Johnston family moved to Eddleston in 1838 with stories about the journey and the celebrations of the coronation of Queen Victoria. James moved to the school in Eddleston, with a very strict approach compared to Tweedsmuir. The family had to relocate to Macbiehill as the leaseholder re-took possession of the smiddy. Linton was the next location, and then training in Edinburgh as a veterinarian. In the late 1800s many of the family, including James's wife, son and daughter died from different afflictions. Based on transcripts sent to the Editor by Kath Baines.6 pages or more107Editor 
James LeitchA Tale of Two TapestriesThe author has conserved and framed 2 early 19th century on linen, made by 2 young girls in Berwickshire - Margaret Hastie - age 11 (Mrs Penman Preston School), and Joan Dodds Armstrong - age 10. The author describes the lineage of both the girls. Margaret hailed from Bunkle (baptised Duns 1847) one of 7 children of William Hastie (1813-1874) and Margaret Lauder (1813-1869), and at 13 was a farm labourer at Broomhouse Mains, Edrom, staying with 5 other siblings. Her parents were buried at Preston churchyard. Older Hastie family members gravestones are found here also, and the author has collated this information and discovered a link to her own family, the Leitchs. Joan stayed in Fogomuir, and was the 11th child of 13 of George Armstrong from Fogo (1788-1855), and Janet Haig from Langton or Greenlaw (1793-1858). In 1861 Joan was a table maid working in Edinburgh.4 pages or more110Diana Leitch 
James LiddleDiscover New Ancestors?A brief insight into the reasons to request a DNA test to try and answer questions of family history. The family in question relates to Bill Stewart, John Skene, Oswald Skene and wife Elizabeth Penman, James Stewart and Mary Cunningham, and James Liddle and Margaret Purves.less than 1 page102Bill Stewart 
James Melrose ScottJames Melrose ScottFurther to a request for information on Margaret B Scott (1874-1953) in Issue 108, more information is included from member Bruce McCartney regarding James Melrose Scott, Margaret's brother. He joined the KOSB July 1888 and died at Loos August 1915 as a sergeant in WW1, leaving a widow Louisa Selina (Hamilton) Scott of Halliburton Place, Galashiels, and 2 adopted daughters, known as Isabella Melrose, and Agnes Scott. Piper Daniel Laidlaw of Swinton, was later awarded the Victoria Cross for conspicuous bravery playing the company out of the gassed trench.less than 1 page109Editor 
James MillerThe Search for Catharine GilmourA summary of the research on Catharine Gilmour the (youngest of 3 illegitimate girls) daughter of Walter Little Gilmour of Liberton and Craigmillar b.1803, and Barbara Fraser b.1778. She was sent into the care of a shoemaker in Earlston, but her father died and her appointed legal guardian was Hugh Watson of Torsonce, as by then Walter had a legitimate male heir also named Walter, who's estate funded the girls welfare. The research also revealed history of the Newall family descendants of Robert Hogg Hawick, evidenced family in the Stow, Dryburgh and Lauder areas. Catharine ended up in Edinburgh marrying James Miller, and having a daughter Barbara, and later moving to Glasgow, and then Dunoon by 1859. Barbara moved back east to Dalkeith in the 1860s.2 pages or more102Alison Macdonald 
James RobinsonTalbot House, Poperinge, BelgiumA description of the founding of Talbot House in Poperinge, Belgium. Talbot House (Toc H) was founded by 2 army chaplains and opened as a club in 1915 for servicemen for rest and relaxation. The writers paternal grandfather (James Robinson - a rabbit trapper and mole catcher from Lilliesleaf) may have been there.2 pages or more101Esther Davies 
James Rutherford Know your Parish--HounamThe history of Hounam.1 page or more16 
James StewartDiscover New Ancestors?A brief insight into the reasons to request a DNA test to try and answer questions of family history. The family in question relates to Bill Stewart, John Skene, Oswald Skene and wife Elizabeth Penman, James Stewart and Mary Cunningham, and James Liddle and Margaret Purves.less than 1 page102Bill Stewart 
James StuartShillinglaw WallsShillinglaw Tower not far from Traquair it is not only a heap of stones - an interesting tale.2 pages or more38Jean Shillinglaw Ridley 
James WaddellAllantonAn account based on a local newspaper account of the celebration of the Coronation Day of Edward VII, including a competition for a Coronation Jug.less than 1 page101Margaret Dick 
James WatsonDuns Title DeedsA summary of the extensive property portfolio of the Watson family in Duns in the 18th and 19th centuries, recorded in a collection of 17 deeds, hand written, bound and indexed by solicitors in the Watson family. Adjoining proprietors are also recorded.less than 1 page108Ronald Morrison 
James WilsonJames Wilson, HawickDescription of the movement of the status of James Wilson (economist) from Hawick (Tower Knowe) to the Hawick Heritage Hubless than 1 page100Ronald Morrison 
James YoungLocal TS Royal Edward KOSB casualtiesA list of KOSB casualties. (Additional names and places - William Hogg - Hawick. Also Dumfries and Galloway names - Archibald Strong - Johnstone, Francis Head Cameron - Whithorn, James Dickson + James Gordon - Kirkbean, James Kirkpatrick - Twynham, John McCaig - Port William, Joseph Hunter McMunnies - Tynwald, Joseph Melvin - Glasserton, Matthew Bryson Richardson - Lochmaben, John Telford + Robert Trodden - Annan.1 page or more101Jared Squirrell 
JamesonDeath duty registerExtracts from the death duty registers (seen at the public record office, Chancery Lane, London). Relating to Wills proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury.3 pages or more4 
Jamie CheuchMelrose: Past and PresentA story of Melrose from 3000 years B.C. to the Greenyards in 1992.2 pages or more22Mr. T Little 
JamiesonMore Extracts from the Kelso Mail 1804Miscellaneous Extracts from the Kelso Mail of 1804.87 
JamiesonThe Power of the Family History CommunityAn account of a successful attempt to return war medals belonging to an Andrew Colville born in Galashiels to his family (now in New Zealand).2 pages or more90 
Jane BrownleesGreenlaw and Melrose BrownleesNew member Graham Somerville has been able to confirm speculation in Issue 105 regarding the Berwickshire Brownlee ancestors. Thomas Brownlee and his twin Robert were born 1851 at Greenlaw of parents Alexander Brownlee (1797-1874 - Greenlaw) and Mary Ann Hood (1807 (Coldstream)-1887(Greenlaw)). The member has DNA matches to Robert. The family story is further described and evidence seen at Greenlaw Church.1 page or more110Editor 
Jane HunterAndrew OliverStory of the life of Andrew Oliver, blacksmith and farmer at Allerton. He emigrated to Ireland, married Jane Hunter, but returned to Berwickshire after her death. He married Alison Purves. He died 1938 and was buried at Edrom.less than 1 page100Margaret Dick 
Janet HaigA Tale of Two TapestriesThe author has conserved and framed 2 early 19th century on linen, made by 2 young girls in Berwickshire - Margaret Hastie - age 11 (Mrs Penman Preston School), and Joan Dodds Armstrong - age 10. The author describes the lineage of both the girls. Margaret hailed from Bunkle (baptised Duns 1847) one of 7 children of William Hastie (1813-1874) and Margaret Lauder (1813-1869), and at 13 was a farm labourer at Broomhouse Mains, Edrom, staying with 5 other siblings. Her parents were buried at Preston churchyard. Older Hastie family members gravestones are found here also, and the author has collated this information and discovered a link to her own family, the Leitchs. Joan stayed in Fogomuir, and was the 11th child of 13 of George Armstrong from Fogo (1788-1855), and Janet Haig from Langton or Greenlaw (1793-1858). In 1861 Joan was a table maid working in Edinburgh.4 pages or more110Diana Leitch 
Janet KerThe Adamant McIntoshesAn account of the memorable and delayed journey of the barque "Adamant" from Gravesend, Kent to New Zealand in July 1875. Travellers included Thomas Sinclair McIntosh (1821-99 - Dunkeld, Perthshire, but possibly Lilliesleaf), who married Mary Murray (1821-1909) in Langholm, and had their 10 children in Denholm, several of which also sailed to New Zealand. Some children remained in the Borders, and in turn had children - they are listed as living in Galashiels, Southdean, Lindean, Eckford, with children. Henry Ker (joiner 24) and wife Janet of Roxburghshire also travelled on the Adamant in 1875, after their marriage in Glasgow a month earlier.2 pages or more109Editor 
Janet LeesArchie's Walking StickAn account tracking down the provenance of a walking stick inscribed A.C. Abbothill Galashiels N.B. It was traced to Adam Cochrane co-owner of Mid Mill Paton Street, or to his son Archibald who took over the expanding business with his brothers. The family tree from Adam Cochrane (died 1818) married to Agnes Tait), through to great grandson Archibald Leman Cochrane b. 1909 (Archie Junior) . Archie's Walk in Galashiels was named after Archie Senior Archie Junior's father.3 pages or more102Alverie Weighill 
Janet ThomsonCanadian GoodfellowsA request for information on the following: Robert Goodfellow (Bewlie) and Janet Thomson - son John Born Peebles 1810, and the emigration of his parents to Quebec, Canada between 1815 and 1825.less than 1 page102Editor 
Janet ThomsonSome Related Goodfellow Settlers in CanadaAn account of the emigration of Robert Goodfellow, thought to have been living in Bewlie (1811), from Scotland and arriving in Quebec around 1820. His spouse, Janet Thomson went with him and bore a child (Janet) in Quebec on March 21 1821 - further children were born in Canada. He and his brothers Thomas, William and Andrew were recorded as Valcartier settlers. Other siblings stayed in Roxburghshire, where there are records of the family being in Bowden, Lillesleaf and Midlem. Robert died in Canada.3 pages or more100Marjorie Goodfellow 
Janet WaddleQuestion: Where did all the Smiths from Ednam go?An attempt to explore the lineage of the 2 Smith families baptised in Ednam from 1790 to 1819. Family 1 -The possible great grandparents of William Smith (1801-1882) the great grandfather of Eric Smith (author), were Andrew Smith and Isabel Davidson - they had 8 children baptised in Ednam. Family 2 - Thomas Smith (baptised 1766 in Ednam) married Janet Waddle from Stichill, had 13 children mostly baptised in Ednam. 2 William Smiths of note from Family 1 ended up in Edinburgh and Australia. in the 1800s, The tracing of 34 children in 3 generations of Smiths is a challenge.3 pages or more107Margaret Smith Eric Smith 
JardineUpdate on Surnames and ClansmenAdditional notes, about the lands of Fantalane, relating to the author's book.1 page or more43Michael Robson 
JardineFamily History News - The Jardine Clan SocietyFormed in 1977. Came from France 1066, settled in Annandale; now, branches of the family world wide.2 pages or more3Editor 
JardineAn Unusual Way Of Recording Family TreesThis is about a gravestone in the burial ground of Sweetheart Abbey, Dumfries-shire which has a drawn family tree of the Jardine family. The article shows a picture of the gravestone.1 page or more66Colin McInnes 
JardineThe battle of Otterburn 600th AnniversaryThe history of the battle of Otterburn and the families that took part, also, Walter Scott's version is different to that of the English version in The Chevy chase.2 pages or more8Violet Jardine 
JardineRecording the Jardines - A one-name study17 years of research of the Jardine Clan Society. A history of the Clan and the worldwide story of the Jardines.4 pages or more27Violet Jardine 
JardineWho Was Lizzie Jardine ?The author's start on her family history - mainly ordinary working folk in the Borders.3 pages or more51Carol Trotter 
JarvieChrissie Aitken's StoryThe story of Chrissie, a survivor from the sinking of the S.S. Lusitania in 1914.2 pages or more94Oliver Russell 
JavaThe Life and Family of Dr. John LeydenEnthralling biography of the famous polymath (minister, surgeon, judge, linguist, poet and naturalist) who lived from 1775 to 1811.7 pages or more45Marjory Gavin 
JavaThe Life and Family of Dr. John Leyden, poet and orientalist from DenholmAn account of the life of Dr. John Leyden born in Denholm, poet and orientalist and friend of Sir Stamford Raffles; his travels in India, China and Java.6 pages or more76Marjorie A Gavin 
Jeanie BlythJeanie Blyth, The Basket Maker's DaughterA description of the life and times of Jeanie Blyth (born 1881) and her gypsy family travelling through the Borders and the north of England in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The decline of the gypsy presence in the Borders is described and Jeanie's portraits painted by Samuel J Peploe after he had seen her selling flowers in Edinburgh.1 page or more102Linda Hendry Lennen 
Jeanie BlythJeanie Blyth, The Basket Maker's DaughterA description of the life and times of Jeanie Blyth (born 1881) and her gypsy family travelling through the Borders and the north of England in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The decline of the gypsy presence in the Borders is described and Jeanie's portraits painted by Samuel J Peploe after he had seen her selling flowers in Edinburgh.1 page or more102Linda Hendry Lennen 
Jed ValleyAnnals of the Jed ValleyBook review. Author: Norrie McLeish. Tracing the history of the Jedburgh area from Roman times.less than 1 page111Ronald Morrison 
Jed ValleyThe Olivers of Jed ValleyA History of the Olivers of the Jed Valley tracing their history from the earliest of times with reference to some of the more famous and infamous.6 pages or more85Norrie McLeish 
JedburghOld Emigrant’s DiariesExtract from diary of Margaret Charteris, wife of Thomas Hinshelwood, emigrant from Jedburgh, ship ‘Nebo’, to Queensland, in 1883.4 pages or more40Jane Gibson 
JedburghThe Blaikup Stone - A Mystery Finally Solved? - PossiblyA plaque referring to the nearby Blaikup Stone is located a few yards south of Allerley Well Part gates on the A68 (old turnpike road), and is marked on the John Ainslie map of 1770. Reference to a Blakehope stone in 1731 being on the boundary of the Inchbonny Braes. The purpose of the original stone is suggested - religious site marker, boundary marker, used for punishment (stoning, flogging, beheading), penitent stool, gate post, marker for water. The original stone no longer exists it seems.2 pages or more106Chris Veitch 
JedburghFamily History RecordsAn archivist from the Heritage Hub in Hawick discusses a range of records that can be used to provide a fuller picture of our ancestors5 pages or more70Juline Baird 
JedburghVice-Admiral Sir Alastair EwingFollowing the appeal for more information on Vice-Admiral Sir Alastair Ewing in Issue 106 (June 2021), the author has updated the story based on additional documents received. Born in West Nisbet 1909 of Ian Alastair Ewing (farmer) and Muriel-Adele Carlyle-Child. Alastair's early years show he was educated at the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, rising steadily through the ranks with his first command in 1940 with further mentions in dispatches in 1941, and service in the Arctic convoys. He married Diane Smeed Archer (1940) and had a son David Alastair (1941). Alastair rose through the ranks in the Admiralty and was knighted in 1959. He retired in 1962 and died May 1997 in Winchester, but was buried at Jedburgh Abbey. The summary includes what happened to his sister Elizabeth Helen, and his parents story, and Muriel his wife. and his family history as far back as the late 1700s.3 pages or more107Ronald Morrison 
JedburghRev. Robert Douglas, 1747-1820 The father of GalashielsThe Rev. Robert Douglas, minister of Galashiels, 1747-1820, was a man of great ability and served his parishioners so well he was called "The Father of Galashiels".2 pages or more37Donald Whyte 
JedburghThe Archives and Collections of Robert Smail's Printing WorksA summary of the Smail family and the development of the printing works in Innerleithen. John Smail arrived first and operated a woollen mill for several years before emigrating to Otago, to produce the first tweed in New Zealand. Robert arrived around 1857 setting up a small shop in Bond Street as a shoemaker, but also selling books and stationery. The arrival of the railway in 1866 an ambitious Robert branched out into printing like his brother Thomas in Jedburgh. He purchased a shop and workshop on High Street, run by the power from water wheels on the lade. The successful business was inherited by his 3 sons James, Robert Cowan and Adam James in 1890. Adam and James also worked as travelling salesmen in the Borders area. Robert Cowan's son inherited Cowan was the last generation to inherit the business, and was lucky to sell the works through the National Trust for Scotland through Maurice Richards who happened to visit Innerleithen. The archives contain historical local newspapers, shipping records, photographs, order (guard) books; a detailed inventory is close to completion at the tine of writing. Guided tours are available.4 pages or more106Rachel May 
JedburghCastlewood Cemetery JedburghA note on the stones at Castlewood Cemetery Jedburgh and the transcribing of them.less than 1 page95 
JedburghBorder MurdersThis is a stroll around the Borders looking into, with some depth, the murders in the 1800s.2 pages or more32Norrie McLeish 
JedburghAnnals of the Jed ValleyBook review. Author: Norrie McLeish. Tracing the history of the Jedburgh area from Roman times.less than 1 page111Ronald Morrison 
JedburghNewspapers published in the BordersBorder newspapers published in the Borders, 65 in total.2 pages or more5Peter Elliot 
JedburghThe Silk Mill Jedburgh: The Story of the North British Rayon Factory 1928 -1956 A review of the book of the same title written by Norrie McLeish.less than 1 page92 
JedburghFrom the Scottish Borders to South AustraliaAn account of the lives of William Oliver his wife Elizabeth Turnbull who were married at Jedburgh in1833 who emigrated to South Australia, their family and subsequent life, Contains much genealogy and notes on the Oliver DNA project.5 pages or more78Ruth Oliver 
JedburghThe Parish of LanglandsThe parish of Langlands and the history of old leper hospital at Rutherford. Also the history of Langton that was absorbed into Wilton.3 pages or more35Michael Langlands 
JedburghJames Veitch - Border AstronomerShort extract of a talk given by Mr. Bill Veitch to the Society on the 15th of May 1994.less than 1 page26Bill Veitch 
JedburghRob the Yirl of JedburghAn account of an interview with Rob the Yirl of Jedburgh (born Robert Turnbull), a miller then chimney sweep, who occasionally was a town crier, drummer and bell ringer. His mother Mary Gray (maiden name Smeaton born Eccles); his father Adam Turnbull living in Jedburgh. Rob married Elizabeth Hunter. Photographs of Rob the Yirl included.1 page or more103Editor 
JedburghWilliam Lorrain-Borders SchoolmasterDuring the last war attics were cleared of paper and, from an attic in Jedburgh there appeared a collection of papers concerning the Rector of Jedburgh Grammar School, William Lorrain.less than 1 page27Audrey Mitchell 
JedburghDeath of Mr Alexander Jeffrey, SolicitorObituary that originally appeared in the Jedburgh Gazette and Border Courier in 1874. Alexander Jeffrey was a well-known Jedburgh antiquarian and historian.2 pages or more62 
JedburghThomas Davidson (1838-1870), Scottish poetSome notes on the life of Thomas Davidson, poet born in Jedburgh.2 pages or more85Nick Hide 
JedburghA Forgotten Jedburgh FamilyAn account of the name Hilson in Jedburgh and the history of the firm of James Hilson and Sons, woollen manufacturers.3 pages or more97Norrie McLeish 
JedburghJethart JockA follow up to article in magazine no. 86 regarding the identity of Jethart Jock.1 page or more91 
JedburghLetter to the Editor - Rob the Yirl, JedburghA request for identification of an old postcard photo of an old bearded drummer in a top hat, captioned "Rob the Yirl" Jedburgh. Postmarked Jedburgh, MY 31 04less than 1 page101Tom Maxwell 
JedburghRecords of a Noble Life - Rev Archibald William Murray 1811 to 1892Born in Jedburgh, he was a missionary to Samoa and New Guinea, afterwards living in Australia till his death.3 pages or more58Ronald Morrison 
JedburghJames Stevenson, Procurator Fiscal JedburghReport on notes and papers received relating to the life of James Stevenson for approximately 60 years from 1827 Procurator Fiscal in Jedburghless than 1 page92 
JedburghMapsBrief notes about Borders maps available from the Society, and on the Internet.1 page or more43Peter Munro 
JedburghGreat grandfather's ClockReport on the history of a clock from Jedburgh from about the beginning of the 19th. century and its subsequent historyless than 1 page92Joan Gooding 
JedburghTotties in SwedenNote about Thomas Tottie, from Jedburgh, born in 1664, a tobacco manufacturer, extracted from Th. A. Fischer’s The Scots in Sweden (Edinburgh, 1907).less than 1 page60 
JedburghJedburgh Border Games, 1919Cannon-fire at 6am signalled the start of the Games. Has notes of winners of various events.1 page or more63John Murray 
JedburghAustralian deaths recorded in Hawick Advertiser part 2 1874-1890Deaths in the Hawick Advertiser, it also covers other parts of the Borders.4 pages or more37Marjorie Gavin 
JedburghThe Olivers of Jed ValleyA History of the Olivers of the Jed Valley tracing their history from the earliest of times with reference to some of the more famous and infamous.6 pages or more85Norrie McLeish 
JedburghJedburgh Place NamesNotes on a book 'Jedburgh Place Names' put together by Society member, Norrie McLeish, from articles written by George Watson.less than 1 page81 
JedburghSwan Family of Jedburgh and KelsoRecollections by the author's grandmother of life in Jedburgh and Kelso in the early twentieth century.less than 1 page94John Falconer Swan 
JedburghThe Chisholms: Highland Names in the Borders?This is not just about the Chisholms, it delves into place names in the Borders, why they changed their names and the Highland connections.4 pages or more28Michael Robson 
JedburghConvicts Transported to Western Australia in 1858 aboard the 'Edwin Fox'A list of Scottish convicts transported to Australia on the "Edwin Fox". Reprinted from Bedfordshire Family History Society Journal2 pages or more70Lynn Manning 
JedburghJames Watson (Author and Historian of Jedburgh Abbey)Account of the life of James Watson, weaver, grocer, poet and writer of Jedburgh, the author's great grandfather, his descendants, and emigration to USA and Canada.10 pages or more68Rachel (Thomson) Falldien 
JedburghNew Collections at the Heritage HubCounty council records, diaries and estate papers were identified amongst the backlog of uncatalogued material at the Scottish Borders Archive.4 pages or more69Juline Baird 
JedburghSnowstorm in the CheviotsA young shepherd gets lost in the snow and is frozen to death. There's also a specification for shepherds boots.2 pages or more69Jean Fleming 
JefferyA walk around Foulden in the thirties and fortiesThe following article was written by Jean Greenland for her granddaughters. She lived in the Manse at Foulden and travelled mostly on foot to all the surrounding area with her parents. Very good.2 pages or more32Jean Greenland 
JefferyA Sassenach Searches for his Scottish AncestryHow the family name may have originated. Possible connections with Kelso. The Reiver Connections An interesting historical tale.5 pages or more39George Heaviside 
JefferyOntario Genealogical Society summer campWhere to research in Ontario for your Canadian cousins.2 pages or more37D. C. Jeffrey 
JeffreyThe Famous and Infamous of the Jeffrey FamilyAbsorbing biography of James Jeffrey, son of James Jeffrey and Elizabeth Sinton, and his career as a famous gardener.3 pages or more46George Martin 
JeffreyThe Infamous JeffreyToll-roads in the Borders, toll bars, and William Jeffrey's involvement in protests against them.2 pages or more58George Martin 
JeffreyBell AncestryThe author traces his Bell history form Asrigg and Dent in Yorkshire1 page or more92Mike Bell 
JeffreyDeath of Mr Alexander Jeffrey, SolicitorObituary that originally appeared in the Jedburgh Gazette and Border Courier in 1874. Alexander Jeffrey was a well-known Jedburgh antiquarian and historian.2 pages or more62 
JeffreyThe Soldiers RememberReport on launch of the book 'The Soldiers Remember' being of memories recorded by wounded soldiers during WW1 as they recovered at Southfield Military Hospital, Duns.less than 1 page97 
JeffreyJeffrey Canadian BicentennialThe author describes his grandmother Jessie Belle Jeffrey born in Canada, and granddaughter of Scottish immigrant Andrew Jeffrey from Berwickshire. Andrew was 1 of 5 children of William Jeffrey and Mary Edna Lyall who emigrated in 1820. The author and Jim Jeffrey (California) have collated well-documented details of the family in North America, and celebrated the bicentennial of the arrival in Canada.less than 1 page103John Cowan 
Jenny SandersonCharles Lapworth, GeologistAn account of the unveiling of a plaque in recognition of Charles Lapworth, palaeontologist (born 1842), at St Peters School, Galashiels where he was Headmaster. Further information on his wives (Eliza Cooper and Jenny Sanderson), and their children in England.less than 1 page101Enid Cruikshank 
JerdanJerdan Family HistoryThe family history of the Jerdans, who they married, and where they lived in the Borders.2 pages or more34Fred Kennington 
JerdanThe Muster-Roll of the Jedburgh Company of Volunteers of 1804List of men from Sergeants, Corporals, and Privates, it also gives you their trade at the time. Total of men 108.2 pages or more3Sandra Duncan 
JerdonJames Davidson (alias Dandie Dinmont)An account of the life of James Davidson (1764-1820), born at Southdean who is recognised as being the 'father' of the breed of dogs known as Dandie Dinmonts.1 page or more93Marjorie McLaughlan 
JerviswoodWhat Might Have BeenThe writer pursues a mysterious entry which she finds in the family Bible and suggests that her ancestor Lochhart Baillie was the natural son of George Baillie of Jerviswood and Catherine Sangster and surmises how different the history of her family could have been.2 pages or more78Mike Bucher 
Jessie Belle JeffreyJeffrey Canadian BicentennialThe author describes his grandmother Jessie Belle Jeffrey born in Canada, and granddaughter of Scottish immigrant Andrew Jeffrey from Berwickshire. Andrew was 1 of 5 children of William Jeffrey and Mary Edna Lyall who emigrated in 1820. The author and Jim Jeffrey (California) have collated well-documented details of the family in North America, and celebrated the bicentennial of the arrival in Canada.less than 1 page103John Cowan 
Jessie HendersonArchibald MintoFurther to Issue 109, the contributor has confirmed that Archibald Minto was a brother of her great grandmother Agnes Minto. Agnes' daughter Agnes had several children, one of whom was Jessie, who in turn had 8 children after marrying Thomas Henderson of Hawick, one of whom, William was the contributors' father. The family moved to Greenock in 1909 where Thomas was a foreman in the Greenock Woollen Mill.less than 1 page110Archibald Minto 
JethartJames Watson (Author and Historian of Jedburgh Abbey)Account of the life of James Watson, weaver, grocer, poet and writer of Jedburgh, the author's great grandfather, his descendants, and emigration to USA and Canada.10 pages or more68Rachel (Thomson) Falldien 
Jethart JockJethart JockA follow up to article in magazine no. 86 regarding the identity of Jethart Jock.1 page or more91 
Jethart JockJethart JockThe mystery of Jethart Jock of Coldstream, husband of the Gypsy Queen Esther Faa Blyth and attempts to identify.2 pages or more86John Murray 
Jim ClarkLocal Histories - Chirnside - A Borders VillageReview of a volume about the history of Chirnside from 'earliest times'. Merchants and tradespeople from 1825 and 1940s included.less than 1 page100Ronald Morrison 
Jim DickCousins MeetTwo distant cousins Esther Davies (the author) and Debra McConkey of Louisiana, USA, met up in 2017 and 2018, as result of the connections through membership of the Borders Family History Society. Also, the authors maiden name of Anderson brought up in Lilliesleaf, lead to the discovery of another cousin in Edinburgh (a new member Jim Dick from 2019) with roots from the Dick family in Lilliesleaf.less than 1 page107Esther Davies 
Joan Dodds ArmstrongA Tale of Two TapestriesThe author has conserved and framed 2 early 19th century on linen, made by 2 young girls in Berwickshire - Margaret Hastie - age 11 (Mrs Penman Preston School), and Joan Dodds Armstrong - age 10. The author describes the lineage of both the girls. Margaret hailed from Bunkle (baptised Duns 1847) one of 7 children of William Hastie (1813-1874) and Margaret Lauder (1813-1869), and at 13 was a farm labourer at Broomhouse Mains, Edrom, staying with 5 other siblings. Her parents were buried at Preston churchyard. Older Hastie family members gravestones are found here also, and the author has collated this information and discovered a link to her own family, the Leitchs. Joan stayed in Fogomuir, and was the 11th child of 13 of George Armstrong from Fogo (1788-1855), and Janet Haig from Langton or Greenlaw (1793-1858). In 1861 Joan was a table maid working in Edinburgh.4 pages or more110Diana Leitch 
Joan NicholTyson Brothers - the Ultimate SacrificeThe author has traced her husbands back to the Tysons of Selkirk. Bertram Tyson (b1854, Lauder), son of John (1809-1868), a tailor and Euphemia Richardson (1807-1886). Bertram was 1 of 13 children, and married Joan Nichol. They had 9 children; 3 sons were killed in WW1 (John , James Andrew, Bertram). William survived WW1, and his further story and sporting life is described.3 pages or more109Marjorie McLaughlin 
Joannes WyllieJoannes WyllieBook review. Author: John F Messner. "A Scottish Blockade Runner in the America Civil War". It is the story of Joannes (John) Wyllie born Nenthorn 1834 son of Alexander Wyllie (gardener at Newton Don) who came to the Borders in early 1820s and married Janet Smith. The family returned to Fife before 1830. Joannes was a school teacher at 17 and went to St Andrews University and became a headmaster, but ran away to sea to become first mate. The American Civil War starting 1861 lead to him being one of the sailors prepared to run the blockade and build up his fortune. He retired to be a farmer in Fife.1 page or more107Ronald Morrison 
Jobson The men who marched awayIf you have heard Gavin speak, you will know how he has devoted his all spare time to this subject this is the K.O.S.B. part in Gallipoli, another Flodden. Men missing: Gala 54, Hawick 52, Jedburgh 18, and so on.3 pages or more9Gavin Richardson 
JohannesburgA 'Scot' Moves to South AfricaBiography of Archibald Little, born Melrose, 11th Jan 1829, died 13 Dec 1921, Johannesburg. Brief notes on his occupations, and service in the Basuto War.2 pages or more44Tony Little 
John BlackadderThe Unlucky BlackaddersA summary of ongoing research into history of the Blackadder family in Berwickshire from 1296 (Rofgier/Walteris de Blakedir) to the demolition of Blackadder House. It includes the involvement of the family in Melrose Abbey, the Wars of the Roses, Flodden Field, piracy, Mary Queen of Scots, divinity and Stirling Castle.4 pages or more101Ronald Morrison 
John BlairJohne Blair of CockburnspathFurther to a request for information on Johne Blair of Cockburnspath in Issue 108, the author has found a book with a mention of Johne, showing a lively trade with the Netherlands in the past (evidenced by the use of red roof tiles. Also a Blair living in Dunbar is happy to do a DNA test. "Cockburnspath: A History of a People and a Place", by Sally Smith.less than 1 page110Rudolf de Blij 
John BlairWho is related to Johne Blair of Cockburnspath, baptised 10th of July 1642?A request for help to confirm that Johne Blair served in the Netherlands(Gorinchem) in 1758 in the Scots Brigade.1 page or more108Rudolph de Blij 
John BlairBorder names involved in the Radio Security Service during WW2An investigation into the radio listening activity by amateurs in the Borders before, during and after WW2. 5 were recognised by Bletchley Park for their services, including Mrs Ann Thomson (nee McDonald) who was also recognised by the government in July 2019 before she passed away in 2021. A list of local radio enthusiasts in the Borders between the 1930s and 60s are presented. Photographs included.4 pages or more111Bruce McCartney 
John BrightWhitsome to West SpartaThe story of Christopher Moffat and his wife Agnes Common who emigrated to Canada aboard the John Bright in 1856, some earlier history, the reason for their emigration, an account of the voyage and their subsequent life in Canada.4 pages or more81Elizabeth Doley 
John BunyieBuilding a BusinessA history of the Bunyans (Bunyies) from Melrose and Newstead from the early 1600s, originally masons from France, but moving into butcher shops, and prominence in the Melrose Town Council by George Bunyan (Bunyie - the authors' great great grandfather, and Provost of Melrose).2 pages or more111Stephen Bunyan 
John CallaghanStirches Brick, Tile and Pottery WorksA history of the Stirches Brick Tile and Pottery Works (est. 1850 by John Scott-Chisholme), when the tweed and hosiery trade took a downturn. A combination of the growth in the woollen trade bringing people from the Midlands and Yorkshire who needed living accommodation, plus the arrival of the railway in 1849 to bring sandstone for building, seemed an idea that could not fail. Clay for bricks found on the Stirches Estate added to the positive outlook, but the death of Chisholm and increasing competition initiated the demise of the factory which closed in 1873. The account includes site maps and reference to many other accounts and articles at the time and since.3 pages or more101J.G.Macdonald 
John CaversLocal TS Royal Edward KOSB casualtiesA list of KOSB casualties. (Additional names and places - William Hogg - Hawick. Also Dumfries and Galloway names - Archibald Strong - Johnstone, Francis Head Cameron - Whithorn, James Dickson + James Gordon - Kirkbean, James Kirkpatrick - Twynham, John McCaig - Port William, Joseph Hunter McMunnies - Tynwald, Joseph Melvin - Glasserton, Matthew Bryson Richardson - Lochmaben, John Telford + Robert Trodden - Annan.1 page or more101Jared Squirrell 
John CochranA Letter From AmericaA transcript of a letter sent to Robert Hart, Thomas Vair and John Cochran of Newstead near Melrose that arrived March 1800, dated Dec 1799, and sent by "Robt Bunyie" (with a postscript and notes by Thomas Main) from Vineyard Hills, America. Robert describes setting up a weaving business, and developing cooper skills. He describes how plentiful crops and livestock are, including sugar, saying how good life is there compared to "Old Scotland". The transcript is followed by an account by the author of communication at the time, and the discovery of the letter in 1970 in the bureau in the Auld Hoose in Newstead occupied by Mag Nisbet. The author considers Robert Bunyie to be his ancestor, born to William Bunyie and Janet Mein October 1783, meaning Robert was 16 at the time of writing.2 pages or more110Stephen Bunyan 
John GoodfellowCanadian GoodfellowsA request for information on the following: Robert Goodfellow (Bewlie) and Janet Thomson - son John Born Peebles 1810, and the emigration of his parents to Quebec, Canada between 1815 and 1825.less than 1 page102Editor 
John Gray CentreOrigin of the HaysA review of the book 'The origin of the Hays' in which the author David Anderson seeks to trace the ancestry and background of Margaret Hay, mother of the naturalist, John Muir.1 page or more83David Anderson 
John KempWilliam Kemp LettersA description of a volume of 80 letters covering the period 1840 to 1861 addressed to William Kemp a valued member of the Galashiels community in the mid 1800s. Born in Bleachfields, Melrose 1788, first child of James Kemp (linen bleacher) and Christian Skirvan (Skirving). Williams' siblings were John, Georgina and Andrew. Harried Elisabeth Ketchen 1821, his children were James, Mariame(Marianne?), John, William and George Macdonald. Kemp was an engineer and amateur geologist. The letters travelled out to Queensland Australia with William's son John, and years later passed to the author (David Cramond) via his great grandparents and grandfather. The letters include a number letters from Charles Darwin arising from a discovery of old seeds in a sandpit near Melrose.3 pages or more104David Cramond 
John MacwhirterDr John Macwhirter: A Man of LettersBook review. Author: L & P Macwhirter. The history of the medical doctor John Macwhirter probably born in Chirnside around 1780. He had 15 children, 3 of which were buried in Calcutta, India. The family returned to Edinburgh but later emigrated to Australia. It includes a chapter on medical practice in Scotland at that time, and an extensive bibliography.less than 1 page108Enid Cruikshank 
John McNeileJohn McNeileSummary biography of John McNeile from outside the Borders, posted at Stobs Camp.less than 1 page101Mike Chandler 
John MuirOrigin of the HaysA review of the book 'The origin of the Hays' in which the author David Anderson seeks to trace the ancestry and background of Margaret Hay, mother of the naturalist, John Muir.1 page or more83David Anderson 
John Muir WoodRalph Oliphant of Marefield nr. Kelso, Mentor for the early Scottish Photographer John Muir WoodStory of John Muir Wood - photographer, who was mentored by Ralph Oliphaunt of Marlefield near Kelso.2 pages or more100Paul Muir Wood 
John NewbiggingMurder Most FoulThe story of a murderer John Newbigging (born Duns 1871) who married Margaret White from Eyemouth. He killed his wife and 4 children in Lanark Lodge in Duns assessed as due to 'homicidal mania'.1 page or more103Ronald Morrison 
John Raymond MurrayJohn Raymond MurrayAn obituary for John Murray (1937-2021) a long-standing member of the Borders Family History Society.less than 1 page108Davina Smart 
John RenwickOrmistons and Renwicks - Two Melrose FamiliesAn investigation into the origins of the business Ormiston and Renwick, seedsman/garden shop, in Melrose High Street. Starting with John Renwick (b. Makertstoun 1839, and his wife Wilhelmina Wilton 1846 and 5 children). 2 later children, one of which included the name Ormiston (the couple had a boarder Charles Ormiston d.1882, son of Archibald Ormiston 1815-1866, son of Walter Ormiston (b. 1750) and Agnes Brown d. 1846. The account goes on to describe more detail about the success of Charles and his legacy left to the Renwicks and to Melrose (Ormiston Institute). The business passed to George Henderson. The author's family (Bunyan) took over Rosebank from the Renwicks, and later acquired the Ship Inn (Alexander Bunyan) in 1921. John Renwick was a 2nd Lieutenant in the KOSB in WW1, returning to join his mother in Hawick.3 pages or more109Stephen Bunyan 
John Scott-ChisholmeStirches Brick, Tile and Pottery WorksA history of the Stirches Brick Tile and Pottery Works (est. 1850 by John Scott-Chisholme), when the tweed and hosiery trade took a downturn. A combination of the growth in the woollen trade bringing people from the Midlands and Yorkshire who needed living accommodation, plus the arrival of the railway in 1849 to bring sandstone for building, seemed an idea that could not fail. Clay for bricks found on the Stirches Estate added to the positive outlook, but the death of Chisholm and increasing competition initiated the demise of the factory which closed in 1873. The account includes site maps and reference to many other accounts and articles at the time and since.3 pages or more101J.G.Macdonald 
John SimpsonOne line of Descent from John Simpson and Elizabeth SandersonA targeted tracing of the family of Kenneth Alan Simpson, of Vermont, USA. Kenneth was 5th generation of the Simpsons, starting with John Simpson (b. about 1775), married (about 1795) to Elizabeth Anderson - all 8 of their children were born in Galashiels. The article traces the generations mentioning Hawick, Earlston, Barnard Castle in connection with William Simpson (3rd generation) who emigrated with his family to Ontario, Canada, and died in Vermont USA. The account takes the tree to the 6th generation - Kenneth Alan Simpson Steeter and Roberta Nelson and 2 children who died in 1948 and 1955.3 pages or more106James Alan Steeter 
John SkeneDiscover New Ancestors?A brief insight into the reasons to request a DNA test to try and answer questions of family history. The family in question relates to Bill Stewart, John Skene, Oswald Skene and wife Elizabeth Penman, James Stewart and Mary Cunningham, and James Liddle and Margaret Purves.less than 1 page102Bill Stewart 
John TysonTyson Brothers - the Ultimate SacrificeThe author has traced her husbands back to the Tysons of Selkirk. Bertram Tyson (b1854, Lauder), son of John (1809-1868), a tailor and Euphemia Richardson (1807-1886). Bertram was 1 of 13 children, and married Joan Nichol. They had 9 children; 3 sons were killed in WW1 (John , James Andrew, Bertram). William survived WW1, and his further story and sporting life is described.3 pages or more109Marjorie McLaughlin 
John WhiteJohn White and Margaret BrownA summary of research into John "Jock" White and Margaret "Maggie" Brown born in Scotland, but lived in Hyde Park Massachusetts. Census records revealed John's father (John White Senior) was born at Needlehall, Galashiels, May 1852, near the Needle Ha' ford across the Tweed. Jock was brought up in Galashiels (Low Buckholmside per the 1861 census) and Maggie married in Innerleithen - both were power loom weavers. They, and 2 sons, and John Senior emigrated to the USA July 1884. Maggie's father was William Brown (born Yarrow 1827) and Jane Anderson (1816), with previous generations hailing from Peebles and Innerleithen.2 pages or more105Jane Stephenson 
JohnsonLauder of Edrington, the castle and early referencesThe history of the Lauder's from when they owned the Bass Rock to when they were custodians of Berwick on Tweed castle.5 pages or more41Gregory Lauder Frost 
JohnstonA Branch of the Johnston ClanReview of a book received by BFHS on the history of the Johnston clan, plus family tree. Also describing life in the 1700s. They emigrated to Australia in 1817. Other Border families mentioned in the tree - Bogue, Darling, Edgar, Fairbairn, Dunlop, Logan, McWatt, Robson, Rutherford, Trotter.less than 1 page100Ronald Morrison 
JohnstonPeel Hospital - Galashiels ExhibitionAn account of the exhibition on Peel Hospital staged by the Society.2 pages or more89Gwen Stein, Davina Smart and Margaret Bowers 
JohnstonAn ill-matched coupleAn account from a solicitor's file of a domestic dispute between a husband and wife over assets.3 pages or more87Ralph Maltman 
JohnstoneGalashiels Johnstones (Gray, Sanderson, Dalgleish)Further to the article in June 2020 magazine (Issue 103) ('The Johnstone Family from Galashiels - Tasmanian Woollen Mill Pioneers'), contact from distant cousins in Australia (Graeme Wood, Marion Johnstone), has meant the sharing of a family photo album belonging to Archibald Johnstone. See also this issue page 20 for a history of the Johnstone family in Australia. The cousins are keen to allow descendants of other Galashiels families in the photos access to them. i.e. William Gray (grocer), William Sanderson (Galashiels Building Society), William Dalgleish (coal merchant).less than 1 page105Marjorie McLauchlan 
JohnstoneDingleton Hospital, MelroseSome notes on Dingleton Hospital, Melrose and how to access information of those having a connection.1 page or more87 
JohnstoneGreenlaw JailList of prisoners in Greenlaw Jail in the 1851 census.1 page or more35Carol Trotter 
JohnstoneFriends of Hoar CottageAn account of Hoar Cottage, a shepherd's cottage on Exmoor in North Devon which has connections with shepherds from the Scottish Borders.1 page or more91Bette Baldwin 
JonesThe Boston Family of GattonsideA tale of hand loom weavers from Gattonside who decided to visit a sister in Canada. How they eventually decided to emigrate over to Canada and they walked from New York to Upper Canada. Most of the family are buried in Melrose Church Yard.2 pages or more39M.C.Lawson 
JonesFollow the DrumThe author, who has been researching the lives of wives of officers during the Napoleonic Wars, recounts the hardships many of them endured and appeals for further information.1 page or more99David Clammer 
JonesOld soldiers of the eighteenth centuryThis is a list and some extracts from War Office records at the Public Record Office at Kew. If you are studying shoemakers - read this.1 page or more11E. A. Gray 
Joseph BainLauder of Edrington, the castle and early referencesThe history of the Lauder's from when they owned the Bass Rock to when they were custodians of Berwick on Tweed castle.5 pages or more41Gregory Lauder Frost 
K.O.S.BWho was Gordon Stewart of Hawick?Intriguing investigation into an adopted great uncle who died in World War I, and turned out to be a blood relative.3 pages or more65Anne Golden 
K.O.S.B.Family history and the MilitaryResearching military records.less than 1 page4Lt-Col. D. C. R. Ward 
KabulA History of the BrydonsFor some hundreds of years there has been Brydons in the Borders. From Gilston, Broadmeadows, and overseas.2 pages or more7Mrs Joan Scott Stewart 
KaesideA History of the BrydonsFor some hundreds of years there has been Brydons in the Borders. From Gilston, Broadmeadows, and overseas.2 pages or more7Mrs Joan Scott Stewart 
KalamazooFrom Kelso to KalamazooAn account of the life of George 'Celery' Taylor' born in Kelso in 1803 gardener who emigrated to Kalamazoo, Michigan and is noted for introducing celery into the United States. Kept a detailed diary which also records his experiences on his return visits to Scotland in 1871 and 1874.78Margaret Jeary 
Kale WaterKnow your Parish--MorebattleA history of Morebattle Parish and the surrounding area.1 page or more18Elspeth Ewan 
KeddiePleasant Sunday AfternoonsA follow up on the article in the previous magazine on the activities of the Hawick Pleasant Sunday Afternoons Group.1 page or more90 
KeddieJohn Keddie LintonAn enquiry regarding John Keddie Linton killed in action during World War 1.1 page or more86Mrs Dee Brook 
KedslieThe Scots in PolandThe story of Scottish emigration to Poland as merchant's, engineers and farm managers. The parents of the author's mother came back to Scotland at the beginning of the 20th century.4 pages or more69Mona K. McLeod 
KellieColdingham mortcloth recordsThe mortcloth records are fascinating as they list every occasion when a mortcloth was hired out for a burial. This covers the Coldingham mortcloth.1 page or more28Vivienne S. Dunstan 
KelloeEast Berwickshire Names ListInformation on contents of recently published book ' Early Berwickshire Names List'.1 page or more98Betty Snow 
KelsoCD Review - Kelso Poor House and Ragged SchoolInteresting review of the content of this much loved publication, and a bit on the social context of the Poor House and the Ragged School in Kelso.1 page or more67Norrie McLeish 
KelsoGovernor GlassSome notes on William Glass, born in Kelso who went on to establish the colony of Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic and to become its first Governor.1 page or more75Ronald Morrison 
KelsoA grave look at the BordersThis must be one of the great stories ever to be printed in our magazine - it is the story of grave snatchers, and how one brave chap got his just reward.4 pages or more21Ian Abernethy 
KelsoThe Chisholms: Highland Names in the Borders?This is not just about the Chisholms, it delves into place names in the Borders, why they changed their names and the Highland connections.4 pages or more28Michael Robson 
KelsoFamily History of George Tulloch (Tully)Notes on a family history relating to the Tulloch (Tully) family.less than 1 page93Judith E Tulloch 
KelsoSwan Family of Jedburgh and KelsoRecollections by the author's grandmother of life in Jedburgh and Kelso in the early twentieth century.less than 1 page94John Falconer Swan 
KelsoAn Opaque GlassAbout William Glass (or Glasgow), who had become the first governor of the South Atlantic Island of Tristan da Cunha, honoured by the Friends of Kelso Museum in 1996.2 pages or more60Audrey Mitchell 
Kelso The men who marched awayIf you have heard Gavin speak, you will know how he has devoted his all spare time to this subject this is the K.O.S.B. part in Gallipoli, another Flodden. Men missing: Gala 54, Hawick 52, Jedburgh 18, and so on.3 pages or more9Gavin Richardson 
KelsoRobeson descendants in Roxburghshire & BerwickshireAndrew Robeson was born in Kelso (1640), with 4 siblings Thomas, David, James and Janet, was a wool and linen merchant and a Quaker and was imprisoned in Duns and Edinburgh for that reason in the 1660s. He went to America, via Clonmel, Ireland and established the earliest township in Philadelphia, and called it Roxburgh.His grandson Thomas was heavily involved American Revolution in North Carolina, and Robeson County was named after him. Robesone, Robison, Robson and Robertson make tracing this family a challenge.1 page or more102Editor 
KelsoKelso Tradesmen Transcription ProjectNote on a project to transcribe the records of nineteenth century Kelso tradesmen1 page or more75Juline Baird 
KelsoRalph Oliphant of Marefield nr. Kelso, Mentor for the early Scottish Photographer John Muir WoodStory of John Muir Wood - photographer, who was mentored by Ralph Oliphaunt of Marlefield near Kelso.2 pages or more100Paul Muir Wood 
KelsoA Berwickshire SchoolmasterJean Smithers has contributed this "nugget" from her investigations into the history of one of the strands of her ancestry.1 page or more11Jean Smithers 
KelsoWilliam Elliot, ArchitectThe family history of William Elliot and descriptions of some of the fine house's he built.3 pages or more15Kathleen Stewart 
KelsoKelso's Ragged schoolCase histories and fate of children in the 1800s who went to a Ragged School. These three names from the excellent book that Audrey has written will make you want to purchase this book.2 pages or more9Audrey Mitchell 
KelsoMaxwellheugh Cottage - the biography of a houseA review of the families who had inhabited a house on the outskirts of Kelso.8 pages or more73Isobel Gordon 
KelsoForgotten Borderers--Andrew Walker (1808-1896)Andrew Walker, born Earlston, worked at Newton Don and moved eventually to Camden and started a Ragged School. He emigrated to Troy in New York and died there.less than 1 page30 
KelsoSir Walter Scott's BordersA note about Scott being born in Edinburgh, but convalescing at Sandyknowe Farm near Smailholm with grandfather and Aunt Jenny, where he was immersed in Borders history and folklore and music. A year at Kelso Grammar School, Deputy Sheriff of Selkirkshire, Ashestiel and construction Abbotsford.less than 1 page106Editor 
KelsoKelso Abbey and Walter Scott's KelsoReview of two books, Kelso Abbey and Walter Scott's Kelso, looking in particular at the connection between Sir Walter Scott and the Town.2 pages or more89 
KelsoThe Gladstones: A studyThis is a brief outline of the Gladstone family here in the Borders and as far away as Edinburgh, and Norwich.3 pages or more35G.M.S. Lauder-Frost 
KelsoCounty Railway Routes - Berwick to St BoswellsDetails of the book in the Country Railway Book series Berwick to St Boswells.less than 1 page89 
KelsoA Sassenach Searches for his Scottish AncestryHow the family name may have originated. Possible connections with Kelso. The Reiver Connections An interesting historical tale.5 pages or more39George Heaviside 
KelsoA Balloon Visits the BordersHistory of hot-air ballooning over Scotland and the Borders from 17851 page or more100Mike Chandler 
KelsoLt Col Hon Sir Richard Waldie-Griffith BtBiography of Richard Waldie Griffith, grandson of Richard Griffith, Laird of Ednam, a renowned geologist and mining engineer, and son of George Richard Griffith1 page or more100Mike Chandler 
KelsoStoddartMargaret Stoddart, born 1831, and her very interesting history. From stot-herd, one who tended cattle 1376. Earliest mention in Douglas Barony of Buittle.2 pages or more38Audrey Mitchell 
KelsoThe Stewarts of KelsoA report into extensive research into the Stewart family of Kelso, latterly of Edinburgh.5 pages or more77Harry D Watson 
KelsoKelso SlatersPhotos possibly of the Slaters of Kelso, seeking identification.less than 1 page104Andrew Solomon 
KelsoBorder names involved in the Radio Security Service during WW2An investigation into the radio listening activity by amateurs in the Borders before, during and after WW2. 5 were recognised by Bletchley Park for their services, including Mrs Ann Thomson (nee McDonald) who was also recognised by the government in July 2019 before she passed away in 2021. A list of local radio enthusiasts in the Borders between the 1930s and 60s are presented. Photographs included.4 pages or more111Bruce McCartney 
Kelso'A Lamentable Accident'A description collated from the local press from December 1881 of the death of Michael Queenan (from Frogden, and father of 5 children) as result of an accident near Frogden on the way home in a spring cart being driven home by brother-in-law James Corcoran (toll collector at Cowbog Toll), from St Marys Church Kelso. The funeral was in Linton churchyard. James was sent to prison, but released on bail 13 January 1882, and was found not guilty of homicide February 1882. The parents of the deceased originally came from Sligo, Ireland. There is a further investigation into the Queenans all over the Borders and the other children of Michael and Catherine Queenan, including Betsy who had married the aforementioned James Corcoran.3 pages or more104Cyril Corcoran 
KelsoBorder MurdersThis is a stroll around the Borders looking into, with some depth, the murders in the 1800s.2 pages or more32Norrie McLeish 
KelsoThe relationship of place names and personal namesThe relationship is two fold: (1) Place names derived from personal names, (2) Personal names derived or adopted from place names.1 page or more21Jessie Macdonald 
KelsoAdam Clark (1811 to 1866)A fascinating account of Adam Clark, born in Edinburgh but brought up in Kelso who became a bridge builder of renown in Hungary building the first bridge across the Danube linking the communities of Buda and Pest.4 pages or more79Dr. Jim Lyon 
KelsoKelso Dispensary and Castleton Poor Law RecordsSome notes by the author on his publication on C.D. of Poor Law records instancing some of the information available and mentioning various diseases mentioned1 page or more75Peter Munro 
KelsoNewspapers published in the BordersBorder newspapers published in the Borders, 65 in total.2 pages or more5Peter Elliot 
KelsoFrom Kelso to KalamazooAn account of the life of George 'Celery' Taylor' born in Kelso in 1803 gardener who emigrated to Kalamazoo, Michigan and is noted for introducing celery into the United States. Kept a detailed diary which also records his experiences on his return visits to Scotland in 1871 and 1874.78Margaret Jeary 
KelsoBowmakers and Currys in the new worldThe history of the Bowmakers and Currys before and after they emigrated to the New World.1 page or more10Norman Bowmaker 
KelsoRevised and improved edition of Kelso Abbey, Old Churchyard and St Andrews Monumental InscriptionsNotes on the improved version of our Memorial Inscriptions covering Kelso Abbey, Old Churchyard Kelso and St Andrews.1 page or more76 
KelsoJohn Lee, Shoemaker in KelsoSome details of the funeral of John Lee, shoemaker in Kelso 1802. Details of funeral arrangements and surnames of those attending the funeral2 pages or more75Elma Fleming 
KelsoA Cockburn Family in Berwickshire and Its Descendants - The BookThe author's Cockburn family history - mostly recent.3 pages or more24Andrew Cockburn 
KelsoAnderson Family LegendThree brothers shared their last sixpence at Kelso Fair and then parted company. How a lady searched for relatives.less than 1 page8Mrs Steele 
KelsoMore Extracts from the Kelso Mail 1804Miscellaneous Extracts from the Kelso Mail of 1804.87 
Kelso AbbeyRevised and improved edition of Kelso Abbey, Old Churchyard and St Andrews Monumental InscriptionsNotes on the improved version of our Memorial Inscriptions covering Kelso Abbey, Old Churchyard Kelso and St Andrews.1 page or more76 
Kelso AbbeyA light-hearted tale--EpitaphsWe will never know what is written on our headstone, this article it gives you some ideas.1 page or more31Ian Abernethy 
Kelso CombinationCD Review - Kelso Poor House and Ragged SchoolInteresting review of the content of this much loved publication, and a bit on the social context of the Poor House and the Ragged School in Kelso.1 page or more67Norrie McLeish 
Kelso MailMore extracts from the Kelso MailSome death entries from the Kelso Mail recorded 29th. December 1803 to 16th. May 1804.2 pages or more81Marjorie Gavin 
Kelso MailKelso Mail Marriage entriesSome marriage entries recorded in the Kelso Mail between 1808 and 1823.2 pages or more76Marjorie Gavin 
Kelso MailMore Extracts from the Kelso MailDeath notices published in the Kelso Mail 1805-1808.2 pages or more84Marjorie Gavin 
Kelso MailMore Extracts from the Kelso Mail 1804Some birth extracts from the Kelso Mail in 1804.1 page or more85 
KemmelWorld War 1 Rugby InternationalistsAn account by the author of how she sought out and visited the memorials to international rugby players who lost their lives in World War 1.2 pages or more88Esher Davies 
KendallWorld War 1 Rugby InternationalistsAn account by the author of how she sought out and visited the memorials to international rugby players who lost their lives in World War 1.2 pages or more88Esher Davies 
KennawayAuld Edward Dearsden 1799-1875An account of the life of Edward Dearsden who was killed by the horse of Thomas Kennaway during the Hawick Common Riding, the family and in particular his great grandson William James Dearsden who originally had a cycle agent's shop in Hawick but who went on to develop a very successful photographic business and who during WW2 flew and worked with Barnes Wallis, the inventor of the bouncing bomb.3 pages or more81Anne Golden 
KennedyWorking on the RailroadRailroad incidents recorded during the construction of the Galashiels section of the Waverley line 1884-452 pages or more30M. L.. Lawson 
Kenneth Alan SimpsonOne line of Descent from John Simpson and Elizabeth SandersonA targeted tracing of the family of Kenneth Alan Simpson, of Vermont, USA. Kenneth was 5th generation of the Simpsons, starting with John Simpson (b. about 1775), married (about 1795) to Elizabeth Anderson - all 8 of their children were born in Galashiels. The article traces the generations mentioning Hawick, Earlston, Barnard Castle in connection with William Simpson (3rd generation) who emigrated with his family to Ontario, Canada, and died in Vermont USA. The account takes the tree to the 6th generation - Kenneth Alan Simpson Steeter and Roberta Nelson and 2 children who died in 1948 and 1955.3 pages or more106James Alan Steeter 
Kenneth Alan SimpsonPutting the Life of Alice Simpson Together 1925 - 1927A focus on Alice Simpson, the great great great granddaughter of John Simpson (b. about 1775) and Elizabeth Anderson (b. about 1775) from Galashiels. Their son William (b. 1800) married Elizabeth Thin 1862, and their son James married Mildred West in Vermont, USA. William and Mildreds' son was Kenneth Alan Simpson (see Page 21 of this Issue). It was Kenneth who was the father of Alice Simpson, the author's aunt. Eleanor Donham was her mother. Alice was born 1925 and died 1927.1 page or more106James Alan Steeter 
KenningtonA Creditable Soldier - Arthur James (Dick) KenningtonAn account of the life and military career of Arthur James (Dick) Kennington (1870 to 1945).5 pages or more99Fred Kennington 
KennowayLinks with old Peebles FamiliesA investigating search into old Peebles families.2 pages or more12Rena Stewart 
Kentucky CampaignBecton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, Sergeants, 4th Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSAAccount of Becton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, and their activities in the Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSA.3 pages or more40Jeffry W. Gatlin 
KerIn the Footsteps of the ReiversNotes on the book 'In the Footsteps of the Reivers' by Brian Dingle.less than 1 page97Enid Cruickshank 
KerThe Kers of Cessford CastleA history of the Kers of Cessford Castle.3 pages or more86Norrie McLeish 
KerEarly Notices of the GladstonesA detailed article on the early history of the Gladstone family.5 pages or more89Gregory Lauder-Frost 
KerExtracts from the Register of the Privy Council of ScotlandExtract from the Register of the Privy Council of Scotland by David Masson.less than 1 page97Gregory Lauder-Frost 
KerAn Infamous MistressA review of the book 'An Infamous Mistress' by Sarah Murden and Joanne Major being a biography of Grace Dalrymple Elliot.1 page or more91 
KerDrumlanrig School - 'The Ragged School'Engaging account of the 150 year history of Drumlanrig School, originally the 'Ragged School' serving an area known as the West End of Hawick.10 pages or more60Marjorie A. Gavin 
KerrRob of TrowsA very prince of a Tweed boatman. That was the description of Rob by Sir Robert Maxwell in his Book "The Story of the Tweed".2 pages or more19 
KerrCanadian StraysSome discoveries of Lowland strays from Grey township, Ontario1 page or more30J. Hislop 
KerrLittledean TowerA brief history of a little-known tower located at Ploughlands, about 1 mile east of Maxton (Grid Ref. 633313), near the disused quarry that supplied some of the stone for Melrose Abbey. Attacked in the Earl of Hertford in 1544, the tower was the chief residence of the Kerrs of Cessford.less than 1 page102Margaret Dick 
KerrReminiscences of Childhood by a Matron of 78Narrative written by the author's great grandfather's sister about their emigration from Scotland to New York in 1829. Continued from issue 41.3 pages or more42Jim Wilson 
KerrSelkirk Migrants 1850--1865A list of emigrants from Selkirk to various parts home and abroad, from the diary of the minister of Selkirk Parish Kirk.2 pages or more9Alison Scott 
KerrCoercion or Consensus? The Government of a Border Burgh in the Sixteenth centuryThe burgh of Selkirk, their trades, who controlled them. The baillies sergeants and how they came into being. Continued from issue 25.4 pages or more26Peter Symms 
KerrFlowers of the Forest: Borderers who fell at FloddenNames of the Borderers who died at the battle of Flodden, 1514.2 pages or more26Andrew Cockburn 
KerrColdingham mortcloth recordsThe mortcloth records are fascinating as they list every occasion when a mortcloth was hired out for a burial. This covers the Coldingham mortcloth.1 page or more28Vivienne S. Dunstan 
KerrPeeblesshire Families and ClansThe history of a few Peeblesshire families, Tweedies, Naesmiths, Gledstanes, Veitches, and others. Some very interesting stories come from this chapter.3 pages or more33Malcolm Archibald 
KerrCanadian StraysSome discoveries of Lowland strays from Grey township, Ontario1 page or more30J. Hislop 
KerrForgotten BorderersJames Grieve and his interesting contribution to the lowly apple.1 page or more28Jean M. Smith 
KerrThe Ainslies--Some notesThe name Ainslie, from 1066 onwards, a full and detailed family history.1 page or more8Violet Jardine 
KerrWilliam Kerr--Portrait of a Canadian ImmigrantJohn Kerr from Peebles, emigrated to America, fought in the Civil War, was honourably discharged and settled down to a farmer's life.1 page or more12Colin Wood 
KerrPresbyterian Migration into NorthumberlandThis is a list of names from the Communion Rolls of some Presbyterian churches in Northumberland. This is in more than one Magazine.2 pages or more19Don Mason 
KersquarterSister Elizabeth TullySome notes on the book, 'A Nurse at the Front' being effectively the transcript of a Diary kept by a WW1 nurse, Sister Edith Appleton.less than 1 page97 
Khyber MassacreA History of the BrydonsFor some hundreds of years there has been Brydons in the Borders. From Gilston, Broadmeadows, and overseas.2 pages or more7Mrs Joan Scott Stewart 
KidnappedThe Years of Date ChangeSome legal consequences of the change from the Julian to the Gregorian Calendar.1 page or more92Ronald Morrison 
KidstonNotes on the Early History of the Kidston family in ScotlandAn account of notes on the history of the Kidston family in Scotland as submitted by Robert D Davis.less than 1 page88 
KidstonTwo Stories of 19th Century Emigration to Australia and New Zealand - The Kidstons of StowA very comprehensive account of the early Rev Kidston from Stow and their thirteen children and who they married.1 page or more12John Kidston Tait 
Kiel Canal15 PARA - Jumping for JoyThe author's talk to the Society on 30th April 2006 about life in the Parachute Regiment, its history, and some of its characters.9 pages or more61Alasdair Hutton 
KielderJames Ferguson Schoolmaster, 1814-1894How the memory of a clock led the author to research this ancestor.less than 1 page32J Ferguson 
KilbuchoFourth Cousins MeetA brief update on the story "Finlaysons of Goseland Farm Kilbucho" Issue 96 June 2018 p. 14. The Sandilands family are seen to have roots with the Finlaysons near Drumelzier. The meeting with the Canadian 4th cousin.less than 1 page111Sue Brownjohn 
KilbunchoFinlaysons of Goseland Farm, KilbunchoA journey tracing the author's links to the Finlaysons of Goseland Farm Kilbuncho, Peeblesshire.2 pages or more97Susan Brownjohn 
KilbunchoBroughton Free Church RecordsInformation on the book 'Broughton Free Kirk and Thereabouts 1842-1943' compiled by the Rev David Marshall Forrester in 1943.less than 1 page97 
KilliecrankieJames Veitch - Border AstronomerShort extract of a talk given by Mr. Bill Veitch to the Society on the 15th of May 1994.less than 1 page26Bill Veitch 
Killing TimesCovenanting Grave, TweedsmuirNotes on the grave in Tweedsmuir, of the Covenanter, Thomas Hunter.less than 1 page98 
KilmarnockAccidents and Disasters in Scotland in the 19th CenturyA list of major disasters in Scotland from 1801 to 1849.1 page or more29William P Cross 
KilmumFrom Cowal to the Borders. Internal migration of the Whyte FamilyThe Agricultural migration of workers and the history of the Whyte Family.2 pages or more7Donald Whyte 
KincaidstonThe King and I and the Galashiels War MemorialBackground on the life of Captain V.G.A. Bush, the only member of the R.A.F. whose name appears on the Galashiels War Memorial and his connection with Anna Leonowens the 'I' in 'The King and I'.1 page or more97Gavin McLelland 
KincairdSummary of Talk on WitchcraftSummary of talk by Roy Pugh on Witchcraft in Scotland.2 pages or more97 
KingColdingham mortcloth recordsThe mortcloth records are fascinating as they list every occasion when a mortcloth was hired out for a burial. This covers the Coldingham mortcloth.1 page or more28Vivienne S. Dunstan 
KingLady Helen Hall of DunglassA review of the book 'Lady Helen Hall of Dunglass'; by Sally Wilson.2 pages or more86Editor 
King Harold"My Great Grandfather died at sea"A ships Master from Irvine in Ayrshire. How Bill researched the history of a remarkable seaman. 'One of his best'.3 pages or more31Bill Murray 
King WilliamAn act anent murthering of childrenAct of Assembly May 26th 1762 for reading the 21st Act of Parliament of the second session of parliament of King William and Queen Mary dated July 19th 1690 about murdering of children.less than 1 page21Margaret Steele 
KingsmeadowsMy dig into the pastPeeblesshire family and from other parts of the Borders, an interesting tale. Also history of various bridges over the Tweed.3 pages or more34A. Turner 
Kinmont WillieIn the Footsteps of the ReiversNotes on the book 'In the Footsteps of the Reivers' by Brian Dingle.less than 1 page97Enid Cruickshank 
KinnearThe Monteath MausoleumAn account of the history of the Monteath Mausoleum near St Boswells and moves to conserve.4 pages or more87John D Wood/ David Freeman 
KinsaleForgotten Borders Andrew Cockburn 1871- 1955Born Kelso 1871 of a Blacksmith. Second engineer on the Lusitania, he also had two terms on the Mauretania .2 pages or more29Andrew Cockburn 
KirkSchool roll of the Hawick Academy 1857-1864Hawick Academy opened in 1857 with James A. H. Murray as its Headmaster. A list of pupils who went to the school from these dates.2 pages or more6Peter Ruthven-Murray 
Kirk Session RecordsUncleanness at EdromA tale of impropriety extracted from the Edrom Session Records.1 page or more86Ronald Morrison 
Kirk Session RecordsHawick HubAn account with some background information on various records which have been transferred to Scottish Borders Archives at Hawick including and Kirk Session Records, Poor Relief records - some examples of content instanced2 pages or more76 
Kirk YetholmKirk Yetholm Gypsy History - Book reviewReview of a book received by BFHS on the Kirk Yetholm Gypsy History. "Scotland's other Royal Family"less than 1 page101Enid Cruikshank 
Kirk YetholmYetholm GypsiesIf you are connected to Yetholm, this is a must for you, it covers the gypsies from Persia right through to being settled in Kirk Yetholm. It is in two parts: issue 31 and 32.5 pages or more32A. V. Tokley 
Kirk YetholmJethart JockA follow up to article in magazine no. 86 regarding the identity of Jethart Jock.1 page or more91 
Kirk YetholmCharles Dicken' Interview with a Gypsy KingA description of the King of the Yetholm Gypsies, Charles Blythe. Prominent writers visited the King over the years, and this article gives Charles Dickens account of his visit in 1861; his account describes the village, villagers and meeting with the King. The King described the origins of the gypsies as from Egypt 2-3 thousand years ago (with the name Fa'a - from Pharaoh), and the fact that it was the Egyptians who invented whisky. The language used by the gypsies was discussed.5 pages or more101Linda Hendry Lennen 
Kirk YetholmReminiscences of Childhood by a Matron of 78Narrative written by the author's great grandfather's sister about their emigration from Scotland to New York in 1829. Continued from issue 41.3 pages or more42Jim Wilson 
Kirk YetholmMore GladstonesMore history of the Gladstones covers a family from Kirk Yetholm and their emigration to Australia and New Zealand. It lists many descendants from this family.1 page or more37Warren A. Spence 
KirkcaldyWith the Border Volunteers to PretoriaReview of a book donated to the Society ' With the Border Volunteers to Pretoria' by Lieut William Home recording their exploits during the Boer War and with a detailed list of names.2 pages or more90Ronald Morrison 
KirkhopeA Policeman's LotArticle on the lie of Alexander Linton born in 1829 at Kirkhope who became a river bailiff and later a policemen in Caithness. Requirements for admission to the police force and some general background regarding a policeman's lot. Letter he returned to the Borders and had various positions; as a factory night watchman, as a stone dyke builder and was still employed as a stonebreaker at age 71.3 pages or more79Charles Borthwick 
KirkhopeEttrickbridge SamplerA sampler embroidered in 1879 in Ettrick Bridge, somehow finding its way to Canada and returned to the local school, Kirkhope Primary.1 page or more86 
KirknewtonBowmakers and Currys in the new worldThe history of the Bowmakers and Currys before and after they emigrated to the New World.1 page or more10Norman Bowmaker 
KirkpatrickCockburns of that ilkThe origins of Cockburns in Berwickshire3 pages or more36Russell Wilson Cockburn 
Kirkpatrick-DurhamFrom Hawick to Kirkpatrick-Durham by way of MoscowNotes of Grieves of Kirkpatrick-Durham in Kirkcudbrightshire, who were descendants of Walter Grieve of Branxholm Park, most of whom were farmers, but also included two eminent doctors who were physicians to the Russian court in the 18th century.2 pages or more57Linda M Chapman 
KirktonCavers & DistrictTalk given in February 2007 about the history of the kirk and parish of Cavers, and its links with Melrose, St Cuthbert, and other famous people.6 pages or more64Jean Muir 
KirnaInnerleithen Poll Tax Roll, 1694An Innerleithen Poll Tax Roll, 1694; transcribed by John Ballantyne. Lots of people, their occupations, the rent values of their lands, and poll taxes due. A very useful and interesting document.7 pages or more43John Ballantyne 
KirtonLocal TS Royal Edward KOSB casualtiesA list of KOSB casualties. (Additional names and places - William Hogg - Hawick. Also Dumfries and Galloway names - Archibald Strong - Johnstone, Francis Head Cameron - Whithorn, James Dickson + James Gordon - Kirkbean, James Kirkpatrick - Twynham, John McCaig - Port William, Joseph Hunter McMunnies - Tynwald, Joseph Melvin - Glasserton, Matthew Bryson Richardson - Lochmaben, John Telford + Robert Trodden - Annan.1 page or more101Jared Squirrell 
KleinStobs Military CampAccount of a project by Archaeology Scotland to excavate and obtain information on Stobs Military Camp and the Society's involvement.3 pages or more95Jared Squirrel 
KlondikeEarly DaysExcerpts from the account of early years of her marriage written by Mrs Minerve Gibson from Calgary, Alberta, in 1980 at the age of 107.3 pages or more19Jane Gibson 
KnightJames Stevenson, Procurator Fiscal JedburghReport on notes and papers received relating to the life of James Stevenson for approximately 60 years from 1827 Procurator Fiscal in Jedburghless than 1 page92 
KnoutHermitage - Grim Guardian of the Borders-The history of Hermitage Castle and its inhabitants from 1207 right through. Continued in issue 11.2 pages or more10Norrie McLeish 
KnoutHermitage - Grim Guardian of the BordersHistory of Hermitage castle and its occupants. Continued in issue 14.2 pages or more13Norrie McLeish 
KnoxJohn Knox QuincentenarySome biographical notes on the Scottish Reformer John Knox.less than 1 page81Ronald Morrison 
KnoxSummary of Talk on WitchcraftSummary of talk by Roy Pugh on Witchcraft in Scotland.2 pages or more97 
KnoxTranscribing the StonesNotes on the publication of the monumental inscriptions at Heatheryett, Galashiels with some notes on the history of Galashiels Parish and the first Church at Lindean burial place of the second wife of John Knox.2 pages or more84 
KnoxAutobiography of John Younger, shoemaker and poetPublished in 1881, an account of the life of John Younger, 1785-1860 of Longnewton and St Boswells.3 pages or more98Mike Chandler 
KonigsbergLowland Scots in PrussiaAbsorbing account of Scots mainly in Danzig and Konigsberg from 15th to 17th centuries. A lot of names recorded.5 pages or more45G.M.S.Lauder-Frost 
KOSBK.O.S.B. MemoriesThis is a look at the talk given by Gavin Richardson, who must be the best informed on the first world war and Gallipoli.2 pages or more25Gavin Richardson 
KOSBKings Own Scottish BorderersA list of men who died in the Boer War in outlying places.1 page or more32Helen Reichenbach 
KOSB2nd Lt Robert Leman PurdomA native of Hawick Robert Leman Purdom KOSB (1883-1917) was from a family key in the development of the town. Robert senior was the Town Clerk, co-founded Hawick Golf Club, and secretary of the School of Art and Cottage Hospital. Robert seniors siblings (x3) and many half-siblings (x7) are listed and described, as are Robert seniors parents. Robert Leman' mother was Helen Emma Leman, whose family had relocated to Australia during the gold rush. Robert Lemans siblings are listed and described. Robert Leman enlisted and rose to 2nd Lt, but was killed in action 1917 aged 32.2 pages or more102Editor 
KOSBAfter GallipoliAfter Gallipoli was written as a sequel to "For King and Country" and the Scottish Borderers and continues the story of the 1/4th. (Border) Battalion the Kings Own Scottish Borderers.3 pages or more21Gavin Richardson 
KOSBThe Sinking of the T.S. ROYAL EDWARDSummary of the sinking of the T.S. Royal Edward near the island of Kandelossa on its way from Avonmouth to Gallipoli. It was carrying British soldiers including 100 men trained at Stobs Camp who were declared missing or dead.1 page or more100Jared Squirrell 
KramerSummary of Talk on WitchcraftSummary of talk by Roy Pugh on Witchcraft in Scotland.2 pages or more97 
KSOBLt Col Hon Sir Richard Waldie-Griffith BtBiography of Richard Waldie Griffith, grandson of Richard Griffith, Laird of Ednam, a renowned geologist and mining engineer, and son of George Richard Griffith1 page or more100Mike Chandler 
KyleA Borders Man in the American Civil WarA research for Borderers who fought in the American Civil War with particular reference to Thomas Affleck born in Galashiels.3 pages or more94Michael Hammerson 
KyleAustralian Deaths Recorded in the Hawick Advertiser 1854-1873A list of people from Hawick who died in or on the way to Australia. Very comprehensive.3 pages or more36Marjory Gavin 
KyleOld Books with Hawick ConnectionsA description of two old books about Hawick from the author's library. One is a library book that was never returned. Speculation about the culprit reveals many family relationships.2 pages or more74Anne Golden 
KyleInglis Family TreeReport on an extensive family tree relating to the Inglis family submitted to the Society.less than 1 page99 
KyleBlind Jamie DonaldsonAccount of James Donaldson, whose tombstone is in Melrose Abbey churchyard.1 page or more47Margaret Lawson 
KyleCeltic v Pick of the BordersAn account of a football match between Glasgow Celtic and 'Pick of the Borders' in 1906.1 page or more88Kenny McLean 
KyleThe Early Kyles of Castleton, ScotlandThe researching of the Kyles and their history right through from the 1745 rebellion to living in Kelso in the 21st Century.2 pages or more39John Murray and David Irvine 
LadhopeKnow Your Parish - LadhopeDescription of Ladhope (now Galashiels) and historical notes. Includes a drawing of Ladhope Parish Church.1 page or more20 
Lady GrisellMellerstainSynopsis of a talk on "Mellerstain" given to the society on 15th October 1995. It is a very good account of the mansion and its keepers from the past to the present.3 pages or more30M. Ellis 
LadykirkBygone DaysThis is the text of Eleanor's fascinating talk on Upsettlington (also known as Ladykirk) from the 12th century onwards, given to the Society on 19th October 2003.3 pages or more54Eleanor Moffat 
LadykirkWilliam Elliot, ArchitectThe family history of William Elliot and descriptions of some of the fine house's he built.3 pages or more15Kathleen Stewart 
LadykirkHand Fasting MayAn account of how a couple became engaged by hand fasting on May morning.2 pages or more99Patricia Paterson 
LaidlawPiper Laidlaw MemorialNotes on a ceremony to mark the 100th. Anniversary of the events during the Battle of Loos leading to the awarding of the Victoria Cross to Piper Daniel Laidlaw.less than 1 page89 
LaidlawA Tale of Two Brothers and a Photographic PuzzleA tale of and contrast between two brothers Robert (later Sir Robert) and William Laidlaw born in Bonchester Bridge; Sir Robert who set up a chain of multiples in India , known as 'The Selfridges of the East' and who became a Member of Parliament and William who ran a grocery shop in Canada.3 pages or more88Ben Haslam 
LaidlawNotes on the Ancestry of the Ettrick ShepherdJames Hogg (1770-1835) where he and his ancestors lived in the Borders, also who they married.2 pages or more18Donald Wyte 
LaidlawA quest for Scottish Roots in the Middle MarchesThis article was first printed in the Laidlaw Family Journal of October 1995 and has been reprinted in this issue.3 pages or more31Kenneth Laidlaw 
LaidlawMoffat Great-GrandparentsAbout the author's farming great grandfather, John Moffat.1 page or more60David W Kennedy 
LaidlawWorking on the RailroadRailroad incidents recorded during the construction of the Galashiels section of the Waverley line 1884-452 pages or more30M. L.. Lawson 
LaidlawDiary of James Alexander Sligh aged 18A description of a diary kept by a young bank clerk in 1876. Selected extracts are included.2 pages or more73 
LaidlawList of covenanters in the Parish of Tweedsmuir in 1682, as compiled by Mr Francis Scott, ministerAn account with list of Covenanters in Tweedsmuir in 1682.3 pages or more94Francis Scott 
LaidlawstielLaidlawstiel, ClovenfordsThis is history bought to life with Walter Scott, William Wordsworth and Prime Minister Gladstone. For anyone interested in Clovenfords you must read this.2 pages or more37Margaret Lawson 
LaingJames Stewart (c. 1824-1904) - a life)An account or research into the life of James Stewart (born in Wilton 1824/25) and his family.6 pages or more96Harry D Watson 
LaingSchool roll of the Hawick Academy 1857-1864Hawick Academy opened in 1857 with James A. H. Murray as its Headmaster. A list of pupils who went to the school from these dates.2 pages or more6Peter Ruthven-Murray 
LambThe Welsh Family from GalashielsAn account of the lives of the Welsh (Welch) family from Galashiels, their emigration to South Africa and the problems which befell them.4 pages or more99Malcolm Tait 
LambertonRentons of Billie and LambertonContinuation of the article in the previous issue of the history of the Renton family of Billie and Lamberton. The story continues from the 16th. century to date detailing many achievements but also revealing some scandal.7 pages or more84Gregory Lauder- Frost 
LambertonRentons of Billie and LambertonThe first part of an account of the History of the Rentons of Billie and Lamberton in Berwickshire. Tracing in detail the history of the family from the early fourteenth century.4 pages or more83Gregory Lauder-Frost 
LambertonBorder Marriages Boon for "Priests" and Bane for SearchersThe rise and fall of the "Irregular Marriages" From Gretna to Lamberton.4 pages or more30Northumberland and Durham History Soc. 
LambertonBerwick-upon-Tweed Twixt Thistle and Rose-A Family Historian's NightmareLocations and types of marriages in and on the Border. Types of sources, also Parish Registers for 18th and 19th century.2 pages or more33Linda Bankier 
Lamberton TollLamberton TollSome notes on the history of Lamberton Toll and irregular marriages with particular reference to the Dixon (Dickson) family who resided there.2 pages or more85Jennifer Dunlop 
Lamberton TollBorder Marriage RecordsThe history of Irregular Marriages up and down the country.2 pages or more34Donald Whyte 
LambtonA Canadian ConnectionCopies of letters sent from Canada in 1864 - they make very interesting reading.2 pages or more25Jenifer Payne 
LammermuirLongformacus and Lammermuir Heritage CentreNotes on the newly opened Longformacus and Lammermuir Heritage Centre.less than 1 page94 
LammermuirKnow your parish - LongformacusThe history, and how Longformacus got its name. Its population and parish records.1 page or more21Editor 
LammermuirJohn Whillis Exhibition, EyemouthSome notes on the John Whillis Exhibition, Eyemouth and the associated exhibition on sailing ships connected including the 'Cutty Sark'.1 page or more91 
Lammermuir HillsThe People of the LammermuirsDetailed history of the Lammermuirs from Celtic times to the 19th century.5 pages or more23Norrie McLeish 
LammermuirsFollow the DogsAn update on the book 'Follow the Dogs and Carry the Stick' by Bob Jaffray.less than 1 page95 
LammermuirsAbbey St Bathans, Cranshaws and LongformacusA brief description of 3 neighbouring parishes and the records available.2 pages or more73 
LammermuirsTo Follow the Dogs and Carry the StickAn account of life and shepherding in the Lammermuirs before, during and immediately after the Second World War.1 page or more90Bob Jaffray 
LancasterPleasant Sunday AfternoonsA follow up on the article in the previous magazine on the activities of the Hawick Pleasant Sunday Afternoons Group.1 page or more90 
LandlesA Family Church - St Cuthbert's Scottish Episcopal Church, HawickSome notes on the history of St Cuthbert's Scottish Episcopal Church, Hawick particularly the author's family connection. Principal names mentioned are Coltman, Ritson, Godfrey, FitzWalter, Dearden, Landles.3 pages or more75Anne Golden 
LangholmBeattiesLangholm Archive Centre is looking for Beattie volunteers to take part in a DNA project. Participation is completely free and available to all male Beatties not immediately related who can provide a little family tree information and full results will be made available.less than 1 page67Bruce McCartney 
LangholmWilliam Coulthard: Emigrant to South AustraliaCaptain A. J. Coultherd has sent a moving account of an intrepid explorer who moved to Australia in 1836.less than 1 page7Alfred J. Coultherd 
LanglandsJohn Thomas RocheadSome notes on the life of John Thomas Rochead, architect with particular reference to his work at Hawick.3 pages or more85 
LanglandsThe Parish of LanglandsThe parish of Langlands and the history of old leper hospital at Rutherford. Also the history of Langton that was absorbed into Wilton.3 pages or more35Michael Langlands 
LangnewtonDouglas of Springwood ParkThe name Douglas would run fear into many Englishmen. This distinguished Border family and its history.3 pages or more31Donald Whyte 
LangshawElwyn GlenA short lyrical account of Langshaw in the 1920s; a small hamlet nestling in the Elwyn Glen on Allan Water, originally with only a schoolhouse and a smiddy, with neighbouring towers. Describing the changes as traffic increased and hall was built to accommodate meetings and social activities.less than 1 page109Editor 
LangshawLangshaw Mill Decree of 1608Extract Decree relating to Langshaw Mill. The Decree is interesting for genealogists because of the very considerable number of people mentioned in it.1 page or more59Gregory Lauder-Frost 
LangtonCockburns of that ilkThe origins of Cockburns in Berwickshire3 pages or more36Russell Wilson Cockburn 
LangtonRev. Dr. John Brown, LangtonNotes and background information on the Rev. John Brown, minister at Langton and his son Thomas Brown author of 'Annals of the Disruption'.less than 1 page98 
LantonOld Hawick (Lanton?) PhotoA photo taken by R. Robinson, the Arcade , Hawick for 1900 or earlier. Indoor and outdoor staff it seems. Other members of the group will have received a copy. Any identification welcomeless than 1 page106James McCaskie 
LapworthCharles Lapworth and the Borders connectionAn account of the life of Charles Lapworth, the renowned geologist, who although born in Berkshire became a schoolmaster in Galashiels where he married and had a family. He carried out much of his early work on the rocks in the Galashiels area before moving to St Andrews and subsequently obtaining a professorship of Geology at Birmingham University.3 pages or more83Enid Cruickshank 
LatchLennie PapersSome notes on papers relating to the Lennie family donated to the Society.less than 1 page93 
LauderTyson Brothers - the Ultimate SacrificeThe author has traced her husbands back to the Tysons of Selkirk. Bertram Tyson (b1854, Lauder), son of John (1809-1868), a tailor and Euphemia Richardson (1807-1886). Bertram was 1 of 13 children, and married Joan Nichol. They had 9 children; 3 sons were killed in WW1 (John , James Andrew, Bertram). William survived WW1, and his further story and sporting life is described.3 pages or more109Marjorie McLaughlin 
LauderThe Perils of Secondary SourcesThe writer looks at the dangers to research from not checking primary sources quoting examples and showing how mistakes can arise.3 pages or more97Gregory Lauder-Frost 
LauderThrough Time and Place - a walk through Whitslaid Farm and Tower LauderReview of a book by Andrew Mercer.less than 1 page97 
LauderNotes on people in Lauder in 1501Brief notes on Thomas Borthwick of Gammylstoun confirmed in 1501 as in certain tenements in the Royal Burgh of Lauder, previously occupied by Charles Murray, and surrounded by lands of William Broun, George Weddirhede, William Hoppringle, William Scheill and Thomas Spens. Also Robert Lauder, son of Gilbert in Whitslaid.less than 1 page103Gregory Lauder-Frost 
LauderLowland Scots in PrussiaAbsorbing account of Scots mainly in Danzig and Konigsberg from 15th to 17th centuries. A lot of names recorded.5 pages or more45G.M.S.Lauder-Frost 
LauderThe Days of Our Youth - Memories of MelroseThis article has been extracted from a much longer memoir that John Dick wrote when he retired around 1950. He was born in 1889, the second son of William Dick, an ironmonger in Melrose and his wife Isobella Lauder. He emigrated to Canada as a young man where he eventually became the Chief Cost Accountant for Sun Life Assurance Company. John served in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in World War I as a quarter-master sergeant. Although he was twice married he had no children.7 pages or more67John Dick 
LauderA Nostalgic Visit to Lauder and ChannelkirkA report of the author's return from South Africa, his attendance at a late night Church service in Lauder, the erection of a plaque and his family connections with the area.3 pages or more82Prof. Charles Wait 
LauderColdingham mortcloth recordsThe mortcloth records are fascinating as they list every occasion when a mortcloth was hired out for a burial. This covers the Coldingham mortcloth.1 page or more28Vivienne S. Dunstan 
LauderThe Chisholm Highland ConnectionThe story of the Chisholm family, their involvement in medieval wars and their move from the Borders to the Highlands.5 pages or more73Gregory Lauder-Frost 
LauderRobert Lauder of that IlkThis is the story of the background and demise of Robert Lauder of that ilk (d.1598), one of the last to be recorded with that appellation.3 pages or more29G.M.S. Lauder-Frost 
LauderWhiteslade, Berwickshire, and its OwnersMany have seen this ruin on the way from Greenlaw to Lauder, and often wondered about the history of this once great fortress. This article covers it magnificently.2 pages or more31G.M.S. Lauder Frost 
LauderRobert Lauder of the BassAn account, fully referenced, of the family of the Lauders of the Bass Rock.3 pages or more90Gregory Lauder-Frost 
LauderWilliam Dick (1849 - 1932)Account of William Dick, a blacksmith in Fountainhall and his family4 pages or more63Margaret Dick 
LauderThe Flowers of the Forest--Borderers who fell at FloddenThe Fletcher brothers from Selkirk and were they at Flodden? Probably.1 page or more29Andrew Cockburn 
LauderA Case for the CommissaryThe amount of information found on any particular family is a matter of luck but time spent will be rewarding.4 pages or more33Rosemary Bigwood 
LauderLauder of Edrington, the castle and early referencesThe history of the Lauder's from when they owned the Bass Rock to when they were custodians of Berwick on Tweed castle.5 pages or more41Gregory Lauder Frost 
LauderCousin Fred from HawickProblems tracing the history of a Dickson family who had lived in the Lauder area from the 17th century,3 pages or more65Jim Dickson 
LauderJoseph Stephenson of Longyester, Riddle Lodge and SoonhopeThe writer recalls his ancestor, Joseph Stephenson and looks at an unfortunate arrangement he entered into under the influence of alcohol.3 pages or more99Harry D Watson 
Lauder BarnsLennie PapersSome notes on papers relating to the Lennie family donated to the Society.less than 1 page93 
LauderdaleSt Hilary's School for GirlsAn account of the re-location of the school to Thirlestane Castle during World War 2less than 1 page94Ronald Morrison 
LauderdaleThe Cairncross family - an example of a 16th-17th century family of feuarsThis is the text of the authors' talk to the Society on 18th September 2005 titled 'Cairncross, a Border Family'. Outline of a typical noted old family in the Lauderdale/Melrose/Galashiels district, with descriptions of some of the local areas and ownership.12 pages or more59Gregory Lauder-Frost 
LauderdaleClan Maitland - The Earl of LauderdaleAn article by the Society Patron on the history of the Maitlands and the Clan Maitland Society.2 pages or more79The Earl of Lauderdale 
Lauderdale (Earl of)New PatronArticle on the appointment of new patron for the Society and some details on the family background.1 page or more76Gregory Lauder-Frost 
LauncestonA Remarkable Eskdale Family. The Pasleys of CraigThe story of Pasleys of Craig - a two part story in issues 2 and 3 covers military and personnel accounts of many Palseys, if you are connected, it must be for you.3 pages or more2R.C.Wood 
LaurieColdingham mortcloth recordsThe mortcloth records are fascinating as they list every occasion when a mortcloth was hired out for a burial. This covers the Coldingham mortcloth.1 page or more28Vivienne S. Dunstan 
LawBanishment and TransportationAn expansion by the author of his talk to the Society on Banishment and Transportation as a means of punishment.3 pages or more96Ken Nisbet 
LawSchool roll of the Hawick Academy 1857-1864Hawick Academy opened in 1857 with James A. H. Murray as its Headmaster. A list of pupils who went to the school from these dates.2 pages or more6Peter Ruthven-Murray 
LawersA Renton Family Mystery which starts in the parish of Hutton, BerwickshireFollowing the article on the Rentons in Issue 13, the author traces the Renton family back to his great-grandmother (Elizabeth Renton - born in Hutton - 1841-1920), who had an illegitimate son David Renton by a Scottish 'gentleman' (allegedly David Robertson Williamson (Colonel)). David married Ida Sandimans, and had 3 children including Edward Renton (1912-1975), the authors father. There is an account of the investigations into the validity of this family history.5 pages or more109Simon Renton 
LawrenceSwinton Memorial InscriptionsA mention of the transcription of the Memorial Inscriptions at Swinton Churchyard recently carried out by Coldstream History Society and developments at Lennel Churchyard.less than 1 page94 
LawrieIsabella Smith 1814-1904Account of Isabella Smith from Coldingham. Berwickshire; and her descendants.2 pages or more57Mary Newbery 
LawsonAdam moves to the BordersAdam Brown bought a small plot of land in West Linton in 1839 after which he emigrated to Australia with seven of his nine children-this story covers their history.2 pages or more34Helen M. Booth 
LawsonThe Muster-Roll of the Jedburgh Company of Volunteers of 1804List of men from Sergeants, Corporals, and Privates, it also gives you their trade at the time. Total of men 108.2 pages or more3Sandra Duncan 
LeaderStobs CampArticle on Lt. Col. Hon. Sir Richard Waldie-Griffith and particularly his connection with Stobs Camp, Hawick.1 page or more98Michael Chandler 
LeaderfootThe adventures of Ronald Toops in the BordersThe author tells of a visit to the Borders and how he obtained much information on his family.4 pages or more99Ronald Toops 
LearmentChurch and School Connections in the Borders: 1717-1869 and earlierAccount of various Hoy ancestors, many connected with the Church. A lot of research has gone into this.4 pages or more40Charles Hoy 
LearmondTwo stories of 19th century emigration to Australia and New ZealandTwo stories from the 19th century of emigration to the New World; Andrew Rutherford and his family.less than 1 page12Elsie Ahrens 
LearmondPolice and Criminal RecordsAn account of the indexing of the Selkirk Criminal Register 1897 to 1918 and what to expect to find.3 pages or more86Elma Fleming 
LearmontWays of Arguing in the Social SciencesThis article is an extended version of a talk given to the Society on 17th September 2000, and follows an earlier article in the "Scottish Genealogist" in 1997 on the theme of methods of approach for family history researchers. Uses Hoy ancestors for examples.3 pages or more46Charles Hoy 
LearmonthKennington/Cowe Family HistoryThe story of the family's arrival in Berwickshire and their life there until they departed to Canada.9 pages or more70Fred Kennington 
LearmonthResearching Family History across the BorderAn account by the author of the challenges and pitfalls of cross-border research.4 pages or more91Fred Kennington 
LearmouthKennington/Cowe Family History. Part 2 - Emigration to New Brunswick 1837 - James Cowe & Isabella DonaldsonDetails of the lives of further branches of the Cowe family including one that emigrated to New Brunswick.6 pages or more71Fred Kennington 
LedgerwoodThe Gladstones: A studyThis is a brief outline of the Gladstone family here in the Borders and as far away as Edinburgh, and Norwich.3 pages or more35G.M.S. Lauder-Frost 
LedgerwoodAbout the ShillinglawFamily history about the Shillinglaw family.1 page or more5Ada Elizabeth Shillinglaw 
LeeJames Paris Lee 1831--1904 His Rifles reigned supremeBorn in Hawick, the very man who designed the Lee Enfield Rifle, emigrated to Canada, The Percussion Cap, a development by Rev Alexander Forsyth.2 pages or more3Donald Whyte 
LeeJohn Lee, Shoemaker in KelsoSome details of the funeral of John Lee, shoemaker in Kelso 1802. Details of funeral arrangements and surnames of those attending the funeral2 pages or more75Elma Fleming 
Lee EnfieldJames Paris Lee 1831--1904 His Rifles reigned supremeBorn in Hawick, the very man who designed the Lee Enfield Rifle, emigrated to Canada, The Percussion Cap, a development by Rev Alexander Forsyth.2 pages or more3Donald Whyte 
Lee PenShillinglaw WallsShillinglaw Tower not far from Traquair it is not only a heap of stones - an interesting tale.2 pages or more38Jean Shillinglaw Ridley 
LeendersAn Opaque GlassAbout William Glass (or Glasgow), who had become the first governor of the South Atlantic Island of Tristan da Cunha, honoured by the Friends of Kelso Museum in 1996.2 pages or more60Audrey Mitchell 
Leeward IslandsJames Thomson - A Man for all SeasonsAn account of the life and works of Border poet, James Thomson.5 pages or more87Norrie McLeish 
LeghornThe Barons FollyThe Barons Folly at Lilliards Edge. Built by Sir John Rutherford of Edgerston. He was a Russian Baron. It was as a banker he first made his mark and connections with the Russian navy, he made his fortune.2 pages or more38John D. Wood 
LeitchA House UnitedHow a house (Heatherlieburn, Selkirk) built by Richard Leitch in 1862 came to unite two distant Hepburn relatives who had no idea of each other’s existence.3 pages or more61Celia Baylis and Barbara Nichol 
LeitchThe Berwickshire Leitchs Part 2Following Part 1 in Ed. 105, further research into David Learmouth living at 8 years old with the authors' husbands great great grandfather James Leitch in 1851 at Fogo? Did he become David Leitch pharmacist in Greenlaw? Examination of the 1871 census shed a light on the complicated story of David and his family (wife Jessie and children David (2) and James Findlay (1) based around Hillhead (Glasgow). Prior David apparently of Makerstoun, Wester Row Greenlaw, Dunse Road Greenlaw, probably the illegitimate and then adopted son of James Leitch. He returned as the first pharmacist in Greenlaw. He died in 1905 aged 61, leaving 4 sons and a daughter. His son David also trained as a pharmacist; his siblings Charles Blair, Matthew, James Findlay and Jessie McLeod all moved away from Greenlaw.3 pages or more106Diana Leitch 
LeitchThe Berwickshire Leitchs Part 1Research into the ancestors of the author's husband David Leitch. Two groups of the Leitch families were revealed - 1 from Glasgow and Argyll area and a group from the Borders, with the family original home in Hume in the 1700s. Duns, Stichill, Makerstoun, Clockmill, Haddington, Greenlaw and Gavinton have all emerged as places where the Leitch family has lived.3 pages or more105Diana Leitch 
LeithNotes from Kelso Mail re Ship crossings from Leith to QuebecFeedback on the crossings to Canada available to the Goodfellows from Leith to Quebec in 1818 and 1819.1 page or more104Marjorie Goodfellow 
LeitholmOur Jeffrey ProgenitorAn account of the history of the Jeffery family, from Peter (blacksmith), born in Riselaw. He moved with his wife Agnes Ker, to Hopetoun, Leitholm - they had 3 children George, John and Margaret.1 page or more100John Jeffrey 
LeitholmMy Grandfather and the Demon Drink - the Berwickshire "No-Licence" campaign of 1920An account by the Rev. Tom Notman, minister of Leitholm United Free Church in his campaign for prohibition in Berwickshire and later in the Cowcaddens District in Glasgow prior to the Second World War3 pages or more75Malcolm Lindsay 
LennelSwinton Memorial InscriptionsA mention of the transcription of the Memorial Inscriptions at Swinton Churchyard recently carried out by Coldstream History Society and developments at Lennel Churchyard.less than 1 page94 
Lennel CemeteryColdstream History SocietyA note on a project recently undertaken by the Society including the transcription of the graveyard at Lennel Cemetery, Coldstream and also a project to record detailed genealogical information of all names appearing on War Memorials in Berwickshire and North Northumberland.less than 1 page79 
LennelhillA Hogarth Family TreeThere came into James Hogarth's possession a manuscript family tree covering seven or eight generations of the Hogarth family, also, where they came from.1 page or more27James Hogarth 
LennieLennie PapersSome notes on papers relating to the Lennie family donated to the Society.less than 1 page93 
Leon ZawadzkSon of a Reluctant Immigrant - Book reviewReview of a book received by BFHS by Leon Zawadzk, born in Chirnside and son of a Polish soldier who had been captured by the Russians in 1939, but escaped to Britain and stationed in Dundee.less than 1 page101Ronald Morrison 
LeonowensThe King and I and the Galashiels War MemorialBackground on the life of Captain V.G.A. Bush, the only member of the R.A.F. whose name appears on the Galashiels War Memorial and his connection with Anna Leonowens the 'I' in 'The King and I'.1 page or more97Gavin McLelland 
LesengerStaff at Hutton CastleAppeal for further information on the staff at Hutton Castle, home of Sir William Burrell.1 page or more98Ronald Morrison 
LeslieSnaresbrook InstituteAn account of the workings of the Snaersbrook Institute set up in 1827 to 'afford relief for the orphans of seaman' and of research of the records.1 page or more93Peter Munro 
LeslieDuns, Burgh on the Merse and Surrounding VillagesReview of the book Dunse Burgh on the Merse with the Surrounding Villages' by James Denham.1 page or more91 
LeslieKnow your Parish: YarrowA journey down through the Yarrow valley from top to bottom1 page or more32Audrey Mitchell 
LettersWilliam Kemp Letters - the PeopleAn account further to the article in Issue 104 describing the letters written to William Kemp, who was born in Melrose (1788), and whilst managing a local gas company had a deep interest in geology and landscape. This account explores the main correspondents (from and to) retained in the collection of letters. There were over 12 correspondents e.g.. William Brockie, Dr Buckland, Robert Chambers, Charles Darwin, JS Henslow, Andrew Johnstone, from mainly the Borders, but also London, Edinburgh, Great Yarmouth, Castleton and Suffolk.6 pages or more105David Cramond 
LevellersThe Lowland ClearancesTalk given on 19 November 2006, about the Lowland Clearances which preceded the much more infamous Highland Clearances.7 pages or more66Peter Aitchison Andrew Cassell 
LeverA House UnitedHow a house (Heatherlieburn, Selkirk) built by Richard Leitch in 1862 came to unite two distant Hepburn relatives who had no idea of each other’s existence.3 pages or more61Celia Baylis and Barbara Nichol 
LewinsWilliam Lewins 1785-1848Account of William Lewins' life.1 page or more65Mary Newbery 
LewinsThomas Lewins 1816-1858Account of Thomas Lewins' life, emigration to Canada, his family, and eventual re-migration to California.7 pages or more65Mary Newbery 
LewisJames S. Hogg, 1851-1906, Governor of Texas - Were His Ancestors Borderers ?Biography of James Hogg, with reference to his ancestors and relatives after arrival in Boston in 1699. Other emigrant Hoggs mentioned.2 pages or more24Donald Whyte 
LeydenBorder Influences on the Dark ContinentBorderers who played a part in the exploration and settlement of Africa. Mungo Park, Thomas Pringle, John Leyden.2 pages or more27Donald Whyte 
LeydenThe Leyden FamilyFrom USA, an article on the name Leyden with particular reference to Dr John Leyden.less than 1 page12Ronald Spencer 
LeydenJohn LeydenA short note on the origins of the name.less than 1 page78Ronald Morrison 
LeydenThe Life and Family of Dr. John Leyden, poet and orientalist from DenholmAn account of the life of Dr. John Leyden born in Denholm, poet and orientalist and friend of Sir Stamford Raffles; his travels in India, China and Java.6 pages or more76Marjorie A Gavin 
LeydenThe Life and Family of Dr. John LeydenEnthralling biography of the famous polymath (minister, surgeon, judge, linguist, poet and naturalist) who lived from 1775 to 1811.7 pages or more45Marjory Gavin 
LeytonMennims of NorhamThe history of Norham, its castle, and how it got its name.3 pages or more25A.M.Mennim 
LibertonThe Search for Catharine GilmourA summary of the research on Catharine Gilmour the (youngest of 3 illegitimate girls) daughter of Walter Little Gilmour of Liberton and Craigmillar b.1803, and Barbara Fraser b.1778. She was sent into the care of a shoemaker in Earlston, but her father died and her appointed legal guardian was Hugh Watson of Torsonce, as by then Walter had a legitimate male heir also named Walter, who's estate funded the girls welfare. The research also revealed history of the Newall family descendants of Robert Hogg Hawick, evidenced family in the Stow, Dryburgh and Lauder areas. Catharine ended up in Edinburgh marrying James Miller, and having a daughter Barbara, and later moving to Glasgow, and then Dunoon by 1859. Barbara moved back east to Dalkeith in the 1860s.2 pages or more102Alison Macdonald 
LibraryDeveloping the Society LibraryAn account by the Society Librarian on the Society library and what is available.less than 1 page93Enid Cruickshank 
LiddesdaleAfter GallipoliAfter Gallipoli was written as a sequel to "For King and Country" and the Scottish Borderers and continues the story of the 1/4th. (Border) Battalion the Kings Own Scottish Borderers.3 pages or more21Gavin Richardson 
LiddesdaleRoots - of a Crozier FamilyReview of a book received by BFHS on a thorough history of the Crozier family back to earliest times - i.e. pre-1400s. Origins of the surname is discussed.less than 1 page100Ronald Morrison 
LiddesdaleHermitage - Grim Guardian of the BordersHistory of Hermitage castle and its occupants. Continued in issue 14.2 pages or more13Norrie McLeish 
LiddleGreat Grandfather's ClockAn account by the author of a clock belonging to his great grandfather which he came upon when holidaying in Australia.1 page or more91Bill Stewart 
LiddleJohn Liddle (13.3.1842 - 26.9.1907)An account of the life of John Liddle born at Reston and his voyage to Australia in 1865 aboard the "Clara". He kept a diary during the voyage and extracts are included illustrating what life was like aboard an emigrant ship. There are also details from the ship's register (a full list of the names of the 384 immigrants is available) also a breakdown of occupations, nationalities and deaths during the voyage.6 pages or more80Bill Stewart 
LiddleLiddles AbroadFamily pictures awaken an interest in family history. The author made contact with relatives in Australia, descendants of a blacksmith who'd emigrated front Heughhead, Reston.2 pages or more72Bill Stewart 
life expectancyAn account of the number of people in Scotland in the year 1755A review of a document held by the National Archive of Scotland giving details of the population, life expectancy and religious affiliation,1 page or more69Peter Munro 
Light BrigadeThe Purves, Clays, and the Crimean WarThis is the text of the authors' talk to the Society titled 'James Charles Purves: a Coldstream Lad at the Charge' on 20th March 2005 about one of the participants in the charge of the Light Brigade, the battle, and some of James' family.12 pages or more58Will Murray and Trevor Swan 
LilieBowden School RecordsBowden School admission records from 1872. Also lists their parent or guardian.2 pages or more25Editor 
LillburneThe Kers of Cessford CastleA history of the Kers of Cessford Castle.3 pages or more86Norrie McLeish 
LilleyNames of Soldiers and others who died in India mainly between 1930-36A list of names and their regiments, and where buried.1 page or more30Mr R. McAdam 
Lilliard's EdgeThe Monteath MausoleumAn account of the history of the Monteath Mausoleum near St Boswells and moves to conserve.4 pages or more87John D Wood/ David Freeman 
LilliesleafOld Lilliesleaf, Ashkirk and MidlemInformation on a book containing old photographs relating to Lilliesleaf, Ashkirk and Midlem.less than 1 page98 
LilliesleafThe Adamant McIntoshesAn account of the memorable and delayed journey of the barque "Adamant" from Gravesend, Kent to New Zealand in July 1875. Travellers included Thomas Sinclair McIntosh (1821-99 - Dunkeld, Perthshire, but possibly Lilliesleaf), who married Mary Murray (1821-1909) in Langholm, and had their 10 children in Denholm, several of which also sailed to New Zealand. Some children remained in the Borders, and in turn had children - they are listed as living in Galashiels, Southdean, Lindean, Eckford, with children. Henry Ker (joiner 24) and wife Janet of Roxburghshire also travelled on the Adamant in 1875, after their marriage in Glasgow a month earlier.2 pages or more109Editor 
LilliesleafVoices from Lilliesleaf by Ian McDougallReview of a book ' Voices from Lilliesleaf' by Ian MacDougall.1 page or more90 
LilliesleafAn Unexpected HomecomingAn Englishman migrates to the Borders when Riddell House changes hands. He marries a local lass with links to Innerleithen.2 pages or more71David Rudram 
LilliesleafOld LilliesleafReminiscences and photographs of life in Lilliesleaf.1 page or more92Esther Davies 
LilliesleafBorder-Line Experiences of a Canadian ResearcherThe Ainslie born in Lilliesleaf and how a trip from Canada to research the family ended in a book.2 pages or more10Robert L. Morden 
LilliesleafStation Masters of BelsesA summary of a presentation by Mrs V. Brittain about Belses station (opened 1849) and the station master Hugh Harvey. A collection of station records from the 1880s were found.1 page or more15Jed Squirrel 
LilliesleafCousins MeetTwo distant cousins Esther Davies (the author) and Debra McConkey of Louisiana, USA, met up in 2017 and 2018, as result of the connections through membership of the Borders Family History Society. Also, the authors maiden name of Anderson brought up in Lilliesleaf, lead to the discovery of another cousin in Edinburgh (a new member Jim Dick from 2019) with roots from the Dick family in Lilliesleaf.less than 1 page107Esther Davies 
LilliesleafAinslies of Dolphinston to Manitoulin IslandExcellent article on the author's Ainslie forebears from Ancrum and Lilliesleaf to their arrival and life in Canada.4 pages or more20Robert L P Morden 
LilliesleafA Tour through the BordersA poem submitted by the author with other records relating to Lilliesleaf.1 page or more94Esther Davis 
LilliicoThe Lillico Family - Chain Migrants to Gloucester Township, OntarioThe story of a family that emigrated from Roxburghshire to Ontario8 pages or more70Eleanor Lillico 
LincolnA Borders Man in the American Civil WarA research for Borderers who fought in the American Civil War with particular reference to Thomas Affleck born in Galashiels.3 pages or more94Michael Hammerson 
LindeanTranscribing the StonesNotes on the publication of the monumental inscriptions at Heatheryett, Galashiels with some notes on the history of Galashiels Parish and the first Church at Lindean burial place of the second wife of John Knox.2 pages or more84 
LindesayThe battle of Otterburn 600th AnniversaryThe history of the battle of Otterburn and the families that took part, also, Walter Scott's version is different to that of the English version in The Chevy chase.2 pages or more8Violet Jardine 
LindisfarneMennims of NorhamThe history of Norham, its castle, and how it got its name.3 pages or more25A.M.Mennim 
LindoresLady Helen Hall of DunglassA review of the book 'Lady Helen Hall of Dunglass'; by Sally Wilson.2 pages or more86Editor 
LindsayPeeblesshire Families and ClansThe history of a few Peeblesshire families, Tweedies, Naesmiths, Gledstanes, Veitches, and others. Some very interesting stories come from this chapter.3 pages or more33Malcolm Archibald 
LindseyJames S. Hogg, 1851-1906, Governor of Texas - Were His Ancestors Borderers ?Biography of James Hogg, with reference to his ancestors and relatives after arrival in Boston in 1699. Other emigrant Hoggs mentioned.2 pages or more24Donald Whyte 
LintonJerdan Family HistoryThe family history of the Jerdans, who they married, and where they lived in the Borders.2 pages or more34Fred Kennington 
LintonLife in Linton with William Pringle's FamilyAbsorbing account of William Pringle, his children, and his grandson, Thomas Pringle, the 'Poet of South Africa'.4 pages or more20Barbara E. Turner 
LintonJohn Keddie LintonAn enquiry regarding John Keddie Linton killed in action during World War 1.1 page or more86Mrs Dee Brook 
Linton'A Lamentable Accident'A description collated from the local press from December 1881 of the death of Michael Queenan (from Frogden, and father of 5 children) as result of an accident near Frogden on the way home in a spring cart being driven home by brother-in-law James Corcoran (toll collector at Cowbog Toll), from St Marys Church Kelso. The funeral was in Linton churchyard. James was sent to prison, but released on bail 13 January 1882, and was found not guilty of homicide February 1882. The parents of the deceased originally came from Sligo, Ireland. There is a further investigation into the Queenans all over the Borders and the other children of Michael and Catherine Queenan, including Betsy who had married the aforementioned James Corcoran.3 pages or more104Cyril Corcoran 
LintonA Policeman's LotArticle on the lie of Alexander Linton born in 1829 at Kirkhope who became a river bailiff and later a policemen in Caithness. Requirements for admission to the police force and some general background regarding a policeman's lot. Letter he returned to the Borders and had various positions; as a factory night watchman, as a stone dyke builder and was still employed as a stonebreaker at age 71.3 pages or more79Charles Borthwick 
LintonThomas Pringle, Writer, Poet and Anti-Slavery CampaignerAn account of the life of Thomas Pringle born at Linton in 1789 who went on to become a respected poet and close acquaintance of Sir Walter Scott. He later emigrated to South Africa where he experiences many travails. The article recounts these experiences and how the family overcame many difficulties as early settlers. He founded a school and wrote a book on the state of the English settlers. He became a noted campaigner for human rights and came to be known as "the father of South African Poetry"9 pages or more82Marjorie Gavin 
LittleA 'Scot' Moves to South AfricaBiography of Archibald Little, born Melrose, 11th Jan 1829, died 13 Dec 1921, Johannesburg. Brief notes on his occupations, and service in the Basuto War.2 pages or more44Tony Little 
LittleWhy couldn’t he have been called Ebenezer ?Article examining which John Little is the author's ancestor.4 pages or more42Jessie Hislop 
LittleCranston-Pringle-SparkThe author traces her genealogy.1 page or more94Muriel Hall 
Little BillyDr George Henderson of Chirnside (1800 - 1864)Part 1 of an account of George Henderson of Chirnside, a medical doctor, who also found time for his interests in local history and customs, botany and poetry.12 pages or more62 
Little YorkOntario Genealogical Society summer campWhere to research in Ontario for your Canadian cousins.2 pages or more37D. C. Jeffrey 
LittledeanLittledean TowerA brief history of a little-known tower located at Ploughlands, about 1 mile east of Maxton (Grid Ref. 633313), near the disused quarry that supplied some of the stone for Melrose Abbey. Attacked in the Earl of Hertford in 1544, the tower was the chief residence of the Kerrs of Cessford.less than 1 page102Margaret Dick 
LittledeanJohn Duns ScotusA mention of events to commemorate the 750th. Anniversary of the birth of John Duns Scotus, genealogy research and the seeking of a possible DNA connection.1 page or more89Ronald Morrison 
LiverpoolJourney to AustraliaThe vivid descriptions of life at sea recorded in James Stewart's diary will be of interest to all of us whose ancestors left these shores in the 19th century.5 pages or more37Dr J. B. Sproule 
LivingstoneColonel Walter Scott of HartwoodburnContinuation of the article in magazine 91 looking at the life of George Walter Scott of Hartwoodburn, Selkirkshire2 pages or more92Vincent Tickner 
LivingstoneColonel Walter Scott (pre 1613-1650) of Hartwoodburn, SelkirkshireAn enquiry to discover more on Colonel Walter Scott of Hartwoodburn who was a member of the Scottish parliament and who was killed at the Battle of Dunbar in 1650 - also of his Dutch wife.4 pages or more91Vincent Tickner 
LloydTracing Your Family Tree May Not Always Be PleasantAccount of research into one specific family. Very detailed - a lot of research.3 pages or more42Margaret C. Lawson 
Lloyd GeorgeStoddartMargaret Stoddart, born 1831, and her very interesting history. From stot-herd, one who tended cattle 1376. Earliest mention in Douglas Barony of Buittle.2 pages or more38Audrey Mitchell 
LockhartGenealogy of the Symington Family A review of the book 'The Genealogy of the Symington Family' by the Rev Henry Paton kindly donated to the Society.less than 1 page88Ronald Morrison 
LockieMore GladstonesMore history of the Gladstones covers a family from Kirk Yetholm and their emigration to Australia and New Zealand. It lists many descendants from this family.1 page or more37Warren A. Spence 
Lock-up19th Century Prisons databaseA description of how to access The Open University 19th Century Prisons database, which now contains data on any temporary imprisonment structures between the 16th and early 20th centuries, including all lock-ups, stocks, rooms in pubs reserved for same. 8 lock-ups are listed for Scotland, but include Ayton, Duns, Cockburnspath, Coldstream and Melrose. www.prisonhistory.org. Contributions welcomed via www.prisonhistory.org/locallock-up/submit-lock-up. Also the convict records database - mainly Old Bailey and Australian is described and link provided www.digitalpanopticon.org.less than 1 page102Elma Fleming 
Log BooksAbbey St Bathans, Cranshaws and LongformacusA brief description of 3 neighbouring parishes and the records available.2 pages or more73 
LoganAustralian deaths recorded in Hawick Advertiser part 2 1874-1890Deaths in the Hawick Advertiser, it also covers other parts of the Borders.4 pages or more37Marjorie Gavin 
LoganDeath duty registerExtracts from the death duty registers (seen at the public record office, Chancery Lane, London). Relating to Wills proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury.3 pages or more4 
LoganLauder of Edrington, the castle and early referencesThe history of the Lauder's from when they owned the Bass Rock to when they were custodians of Berwick on Tweed castle.5 pages or more41Gregory Lauder Frost 
LoganHarper Family TreeThis is a copy of a family tree of the Harper family.1 page or more7Mrs B. Logan 
LoganPierre Merlet and the Humes of BroomhouseAn account of the author's researches to prove that Helen Home of Broomhouse was responsible for the smuggling out of France during the French Revolution of the infant Pierre Merlet who later became a distinguished linguist.6 pages or more90David Wesley 
LoganKelso Mail ExtractsSix birth announcements published in the newspaper in 1803 and 1804.1 page or more73Marjorie Gavin 
LoganWith the Border Volunteers to PretoriaReview of a book donated to the Society ' With the Border Volunteers to Pretoria' by Lieut William Home recording their exploits during the Boer War and with a detailed list of names.2 pages or more90Ronald Morrison 
LoganA Branch of the Johnston ClanReview of a book received by BFHS on the history of the Johnston clan, plus family tree. Also describing life in the 1700s. They emigrated to Australia in 1817. Other Border families mentioned in the tree - Bogue, Darling, Edgar, Fairbairn, Dunlop, Logan, McWatt, Robson, Rutherford, Trotter.less than 1 page100Ronald Morrison 
LoganMore Extracts from the Kelso Mail 1804Some birth extracts from the Kelso Mail in 1804.1 page or more85 
LogieTwo Stories of 19th Century Emigration to Australia and New Zealand - The Kidstons of StowA very comprehensive account of the early Rev Kidston from Stow and their thirteen children and who they married.1 page or more12John Kidston Tait 
LondonWays of Arguing in the Social SciencesThis article is an extended version of a talk given to the Society on 17th September 2000, and follows an earlier article in the "Scottish Genealogist" in 1997 on the theme of methods of approach for family history researchers. Uses Hoy ancestors for examples.3 pages or more46Charles Hoy 
LondonderryTwo Stories of 19th Century Emigration to Australia and New Zealand - The Kidstons of StowA very comprehensive account of the early Rev Kidston from Stow and their thirteen children and who they married.1 page or more12John Kidston Tait 
Long YesterJoseph Stephenson of Longyester, Riddle Lodge and SoonhopeThe writer recalls his ancestor, Joseph Stephenson and looks at an unfortunate arrangement he entered into under the influence of alcohol.3 pages or more99Harry D Watson 
LongformacusTo Follow the Dogs and Carry the StickAn account of life and shepherding in the Lammermuirs before, during and immediately after the Second World War.1 page or more90Bob Jaffray 
LongformacusKnow your parish - LongformacusThe history, and how Longformacus got its name. Its population and parish records.1 page or more21Editor 
LongformacusLongformacus Free ChurchDiscovery of a poem written in 1869 relating to Longformacus Free Church.2 pages or more91 
LongformacusLongformacusA cautionary tale from 1871 and some extracts from the school log book,2 pages or more73 
LongformacusPoor Relief in the 1840sA review of the operation of the poor relief in the early 19th century. It includes the size of the allowances paid and an estimate of the cost of living at the time.4 pages or more71Peter Munro 
LongformacusAbbey St Bathans, Cranshaws and LongformacusA brief description of 3 neighbouring parishes and the records available.2 pages or more73 
LongformacusLongformacus and Lammermuir Heritage CentreNotes on the newly opened Longformacus and Lammermuir Heritage Centre.less than 1 page94 
LongformacusThe Berwickshire Leitchs Part 3A continuation of the Parts 1 and 2 of the Berwickshire Leitchs (Issues 105 and 106). Further investigating the possible older sons of James Leitch (1800-1880). Matthew was born in Fogo (b. 1851), moving to Greenlaw and then Clockmill, Duns with his parents, and then to High Street Langton marrying Elizabeth Calder and having 6 children. Later, he and brother David (the pharmacist) inherited the family home in Greenlaw, which they tried to let out. Matthew died in Longformacus, but his sons James and John continued as stone dykers, but James joined the Kings own Scottish Borderers and died in 1915 at Gallipoli. Son John stayed in Longformacus and his sons Matthew and Robert taking part in WW2. The tracing goes on trying to establish the history of Matthews older half brothers. The trail becomes complicated.2 pages or more107Diana Leitch 
LongformacusBrown's Self Interpreting Family BibleGeorge Brown of Horncliffe brought into the offices the very large Brown family bible. Lavishly illustrated, it also included Family Register page. A transcript of the text is presented. It includes members of the Robertson family from Alexander Robertson (b. 1829 in Simperon Mains) and his wife Margaret (b. 1825 in Swinton) through to Georgina Dickson Robertson and Mary Dickson Robertson born in 1871 in Monkerstones, Fogo. All names registered were from the Borders. Research has confirmed more of the family up to the George Brown who donated the bible.less than 1 page110Editor 
LongnewtonLennie PapersSome notes on papers relating to the Lennie family donated to the Society.less than 1 page93 
LongstaffeJames Thomson, Capt. James Cook R.N., Ednam and ClevelandThe connection of Rev. James Thomson and Capt. Cook with the village of Ednam.1 page or more27P. D. Thomson 
LoosPiper Laidlaw MemorialNotes on a ceremony to mark the 100th. Anniversary of the events during the Battle of Loos leading to the awarding of the Victoria Cross to Piper Daniel Laidlaw.less than 1 page89 
Lord MintoThe Case of the missing RegistersIn 1818 Jean Waddell a humble tailor's daughter found by chance she could inherit a estate in Linlithgowshire. How she went about trying to prove her case.3 pages or more22Gavin Waddell 
LorimerStaff at Hutton CastleAppeal for further information on the staff at Hutton Castle, home of Sir William Burrell.1 page or more98Ronald Morrison 
LorimerSculpting the PastReview of a book on the life of the sculptor George Paterson Sutherland.less than 1 page92Ronald Morrison 
LorrainWilliam Lorrain-Borders SchoolmasterDuring the last war attics were cleared of paper and, from an attic in Jedburgh there appeared a collection of papers concerning the Rector of Jedburgh Grammar School, William Lorrain.less than 1 page27Audrey Mitchell 
LothianThe Ayton BardThis is in issues 16 and 17. Robert Mennon was a well known Borders bard and contributed to many Scottish weeklies.5 pages or more16A. Michael Mennim 
LoughBowmakers and Currys in the New WorldBorder origins of author's family, and arrivals in New York and Montreal.1 page or more13Norman J Bowmaker 
Louisa Selina ScottJames Melrose ScottFurther to a request for information on Margaret B Scott (1874-1953) in Issue 108, more information is included from member Bruce McCartney regarding James Melrose Scott, Margaret's brother. He joined the KOSB July 1888 and died at Loos August 1915 as a sergeant in WW1, leaving a widow Louisa Selina (Hamilton) Scott of Halliburton Place, Galashiels, and 2 adopted daughters, known as Isabella Melrose, and Agnes Scott. Piper Daniel Laidlaw of Swinton, was later awarded the Victoria Cross for conspicuous bravery playing the company out of the gassed trench.less than 1 page109Editor 
LouisianaCousins MeetTwo distant cousins Esther Davies (the author) and Debra McConkey of Louisiana, USA, met up in 2017 and 2018, as result of the connections through membership of the Borders Family History Society. Also, the authors maiden name of Anderson brought up in Lilliesleaf, lead to the discovery of another cousin in Edinburgh (a new member Jim Dick from 2019) with roots from the Dick family in Lilliesleaf.less than 1 page107Esther Davies 
LowDeath duty registerExtracts from the death duty registers (seen at the public record office, Chancery Lane, London). Relating to Wills proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury.3 pages or more4 
LoweCanadian StraysSome discoveries of Lowland strays from Grey township, Ontario1 page or more30J. Hislop 
LowickPresbyterian Migration into NorthumberlandThis is a list of names from the Communion Rolls of some Presbyterian churches in Northumberland. This is in more than one Magazine.2 pages or more19Don Mason 
LowlandsThe Lowland ClearancesTalk given on 19 November 2006, about the Lowland Clearances which preceded the much more infamous Highland Clearances.7 pages or more66Peter Aitchison Andrew Cassell 
LowrieBowden School RecordsBowden School admission records from 1872. Also lists their parent or guardian.2 pages or more25Editor 
LucknowNames of Soldiers and others who died in India mainly between 1930-36A list of names and their regiments, and where buried.1 page or more30Mr R. McAdam 
LumgairBand of BrothersAn account of the First World War experiences of the Murdoch family, originally from Perthshire but who settled in Galashiels, their deaths and tragedies and the effect of the families back home.3 pages or more88Trevor Stewart 
LumgairK.O.S.B. MemoriesThis is a look at the talk given by Gavin Richardson, who must be the best informed on the first world war and Gallipoli.2 pages or more25Gavin Richardson 
LumgairA View of Newtown St Boswells 1840-1920A review of the book 'Newtown St Boswells 1840 to 1920' by J.D. Smith.1 page or more85Ronald Morrison 
LumsdenOld Town Dairy, GalashielsA history of the Old Town Dairy in Galashiels and the Anderson family.1 page or more98Marjorie McLauchlan 
LumsdenJames S. Hogg, 1851-1906, Governor of Texas - Were His Ancestors Borderers ?Biography of James Hogg, with reference to his ancestors and relatives after arrival in Boston in 1699. Other emigrant Hoggs mentioned.2 pages or more24Donald Whyte 
LunacyDingleton Hospital, MelroseSome notes on Dingleton Hospital, Melrose and how to access information of those having a connection.1 page or more87 
LunardiA Balloon Visits the BordersHistory of hot-air ballooning over Scotland and the Borders from 17851 page or more100Mike Chandler 
Lunatic AsylumEscape from DingletonSome of the inmates of Dingleton Asylum, Melrose tried to escape. A few entries from the Register of escapes are listed here.3 pages or more74Peter Munro 
LunnCousins MeetHow two cousins previously unknown to each other met through membership of the Society.less than 1 page95Esther Davies 
LunnThe Border Archive - For Queen and CountyThis is a list of all the men between the ages of 18 and 45 residing in Roberton in 1807.2 pages or more10Robert Miller 
LusitaniaForgotten Borders Andrew Cockburn 1871- 1955Born Kelso 1871 of a Blacksmith. Second engineer on the Lusitania, he also had two terms on the Mauretania .2 pages or more29Andrew Cockburn 
LusitaniaChrissie Aitken's StoryThe story of Chrissie, a survivor from the sinking of the S.S. Lusitania in 1914.2 pages or more94Oliver Russell 
LyleThe Story of a StrayAccount of Robert Burgon, a fisherman from Berwick who was drowned in 1850 with William Burgeon, Joseph Cowlin, George Swinton, and the boy David Lyle, and buried in Inverbervie.2 pages or more47Murray Nicoll 
LylestoneBrave BorderlandConnections between the Borders and the Canadian state of Ontario, some poetry, and 2 buses.3 pages or more63Fred Kennington 
LyneLyne , Megget and Manor Monumental InscriptionsSome notes on the CD of Monumental Inscriptions and other records of Lyne, Megget and Manor, published by the Society.1 page or more88 
LynnOld soldiers of the eighteenth centuryThis is a list and some extracts from War Office records at the Public Record Office at Kew. If you are studying shoemakers - read this.1 page or more11E. A. Gray 
LyonsThe Quinn Family of GalashielsThe author writes of her family, the Quinns, originally from Ireland who settled in Ladhope in 1879.2 pages or more95Ursula Howard 
LyteBirthplace EdnamAn account of some of the famous people born in the Parish of Ednam.2 pages or more87 
MaCaskillAbout the ShillinglawFamily history about the Shillinglaw family.1 page or more5Ada Elizabeth Shillinglaw 
MacBeanThe Search for Donald MacBeanThe author recounts his search for his ancestor, Donald McBain a roadman who married in Chirnside in 1788 and finds he originated from very close to where he currently resides in Aberdeenshire.2 pages or more92Marjorie Murray 
MacCorquodaleUpdate on Surnames and ClansmenAdditional notes, about the lands of Fantalane, relating to the author's book.1 page or more43Michael Robson 
MacDonaldScots in AntiguaNote about St John's Cathedral, Antigua where the author found an splendid marble memorial for Robert Peddie, surgeon, native of Kelso.1 page or more61Diana Pirrie 
MackTracing Your Family Tree May Not Always Be PleasantAccount of research into one specific family. Very detailed - a lot of research.3 pages or more42Margaret C. Lawson 
MackerkindaleUpdate on Surnames and ClansmenAdditional notes, about the lands of Fantalane, relating to the author's book.1 page or more43Michael Robson 
MackintoshA Six Year Family History InvestigationAbsorbing account of James Drummond, botanist, born at Hawthornden (near Lasswade), and Thomas Drummond (also a botanist).5 pages or more23Andrew Brown 
MacLaganBerwick 900 PublicationAn account of a publication by the Berwick 900 Project describing 90 key characters and events over nine centuries including family histories.less than 1 page93Peter Munro 
Maclehose15 PARA - Jumping for JoyThe author's talk to the Society on 30th April 2006 about life in the Parachute Regiment, its history, and some of its characters.9 pages or more61Alasdair Hutton 
MacleodMy dig into the PastHow a birthday party of Melrose Bridge led to a very interesting tale of one man's family search.2 pages or more33Mr Turner 
MacquarieThompson Square Windsor N.S.W. - a memorial to two ScotsmanA report on the campaign to save an historic town square named after James Thompson, born Yetholm, convict, emancipist and philanthropist.2 pages or more89Nina Butler 
MadagascarNorth West passage-the Melrose connectionIt is 150 years since the explorer, Sir John Franklin, vanished. This is the tale of a Melrose man who was with him on the long journey to find the North West Passage.1 page or more21 
MaddoxThe Pedigree of the Selkirk Family of Selkirk , ScotlandA family tree of the Selkirk Family.2 pages or more2James Selkirk 
MaidstoneWilliam Kerr--Portrait of a Canadian ImmigrantJohn Kerr from Peebles, emigrated to America, fought in the Civil War, was honourably discharged and settled down to a farmer's life.1 page or more12Colin Wood 
MaitlandSt Hilary's School for GirlsAn account of the re-location of the school to Thirlestane Castle during World War 2less than 1 page94Ronald Morrison 
MaitlandClan Maitland - The Earl of LauderdaleAn article by the Society Patron on the history of the Maitlands and the Clan Maitland Society.2 pages or more79The Earl of Lauderdale 
MaitlandThe Maitland War RecordsSome notes on the War Diary of Major, the Hon Alfred Maitland, Cameron Highlanders, digital copies of which have been made available to the Society.less than 1 page99 
MaitlandRobert Lauder of that IlkThis is the story of the background and demise of Robert Lauder of that ilk (d.1598), one of the last to be recorded with that appellation.3 pages or more29G.M.S. Lauder-Frost 
MaitlandSoup Kitchen at Dunse 1832An account of the outbreak of cholera in 1832 and minutes of the Dunse Committee of Health setting up soup kitchens with names of those to whom vouchers were issued.3 pages or more87Ronald Morrison 
MajoribanksTwo Sutherland FactorsTwo brothers from Yair who were factors for Sutherland. It also covers the Highland Clearances right up to his death.3 pages or more9Jane Gibson 
MakcorkillUpdate on Surnames and ClansmenAdditional notes, about the lands of Fantalane, relating to the author's book.1 page or more43Michael Robson 
MakdougallSir Thomas Brisbane - His Link with the BordersFrom a request to Kelso Museum for details on Sir Thomas Brisbane. A history of Makerston and the City of Brisbane He was also a keen astronomer. Very interesting.2 pages or more8Zilla Oddy 
MakerstonFamily History of George Tulloch (Tully)Notes on a family history relating to the Tulloch (Tully) family.less than 1 page93Judith E Tulloch 
MakerstounThistle and ShamrockA very well researched article on family history covering Rutherford, Brown, Atkin, and more. The Irish connection would make it very difficult.2 pages or more9John L. Alton 
MakerstounRob of TrowsBorn at Birgham, Rob was a favourite with anglers of all classes, "peer and peasant alike". A boatman of great distinction on the Tweed.2 pages or more18Mrs M. E. Mason 
MakerstounSir Thomas Brisbane - His Link with the BordersFrom a request to Kelso Museum for details on Sir Thomas Brisbane. A history of Makerston and the City of Brisbane He was also a keen astronomer. Very interesting.2 pages or more8Zilla Oddy 
MakerstounRob of TrowsA very prince of a Tweed boatman. That was the description of Rob by Sir Robert Maxwell in his Book "The Story of the Tweed".2 pages or more19 
MakerstounThe relationship of place names and personal namesThe relationship is two fold: (1) Place names derived from personal names, (2) Personal names derived or adopted from place names.1 page or more21Jessie Macdonald 
MaltaMiscellaneous Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Births 1854-1900Previous compilations of intimations have related to events in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the USA. These relate to births in other locations, of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.3 pages or more58Marjorie Gavin 
ManchesterStrayTranscript of a memorial stone recorded by Manchester General Transcription Project.81 
ManchesterFame/Infamy/Riches - a history of the Greig familyAbout the Greigs of Manchester and Oldham, originally from Ayton and Earlston.4 pages or more62Jim Greig 
MangertonUpdate on Surnames and ClansmenAdditional notes, about the lands of Fantalane, relating to the author's book.1 page or more43Michael Robson 
Manitoulin IslandAinslies of Dolphinston to Manitoulin IslandExcellent article on the author's Ainslie forebears from Ancrum and Lilliesleaf to their arrival and life in Canada.4 pages or more20Robert L P Morden 
MannSoup Kitchen at Dunse 1832An account of the outbreak of cholera in 1832 and minutes of the Dunse Committee of Health setting up soup kitchens with names of those to whom vouchers were issued.3 pages or more87Ronald Morrison 
ManorGordian Cross TweeddaleSome notes on the Gordian Cross in the Manor Valley Tweeddale.less than 1 page94Howard Kennedy 
ManorLyne , Megget and Manor Monumental InscriptionsSome notes on the CD of Monumental Inscriptions and other records of Lyne, Megget and Manor, published by the Society.1 page or more88 
Manor ValleyThe Black DwarfAn account of the life of David Ritchie, the "Black Dwarf" of Sir Walter Scott's novel of the same name An account of his life (1741 to 1811) in and around the Manor Valley including an account of his meeting with Sir Walter Scott and after death the removal of his corpse by the Resurrectionists.5 pages or more76Ronald Morrison 
ManureManure Menu and Canine GenealogyA brief description from the late 1800s of the manures and feeding stuffs available from the West Nisbet Farm rented by Robert Ewing (grandfather of Vice Admiral Sir Alastair Ewing - previously mentioned in Issues 106 and 107). In addition are copies of advertisements for a greyhound or whippet being available for stud from the farm.1 page or more108Editor 
MapsMaps as historical sourcesA history of map making in Scotland and some indication as to what maps are available within the National Library of Scotland.3 pages or more76Laragh Quinney 
MapsNational Map Library of ScotlandSome details of map accessibility of the website of the National Map Library of Scotland.less than 1 page78 
MarchKnow your Parish-PolwarthDescription of the village of Polwarth, its history, the inhabitants, and their occupations.1 page or more28 
MarchmontMellerstainSynopsis of a talk on "Mellerstain" given to the society on 15th October 1995. It is a very good account of the mansion and its keepers from the past to the present.3 pages or more30M. Ellis 
MarchmontGreenlaw - an Ancient County TownSome notes on the book 'Greenlaw - an Ancient County Town' by James Denham.less than 1 page89 
Marco PoloJourney to AustraliaThe vivid descriptions of life at sea recorded in James Stewart's diary will be of interest to all of us whose ancestors left these shores in the 19th century.5 pages or more37Dr J. B. Sproule 
Margaret AndersonBrown's Self Interpreting Family BibleGeorge Brown of Horncliffe brought into the offices the very large Brown family bible. Lavishly illustrated, it also included Family Register page. A transcript of the text is presented. It includes members of the Robertson family from Alexander Robertson (b. 1829 in Simperon Mains) and his wife Margaret (b. 1825 in Swinton) through to Georgina Dickson Robertson and Mary Dickson Robertson born in 1871 in Monkerstones, Fogo. All names registered were from the Borders. Research has confirmed more of the family up to the George Brown who donated the bible.less than 1 page110Editor 
Margaret BlythJeanie Blyth, The Basket Maker's DaughterA description of the life and times of Jeanie Blyth (born 1881) and her gypsy family travelling through the Borders and the north of England in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The decline of the gypsy presence in the Borders is described and Jeanie's portraits painted by Samuel J Peploe after he had seen her selling flowers in Edinburgh.1 page or more102Linda Hendry Lennen 
Margaret BrownJohn White and Margaret BrownA summary of research into John "Jock" White and Margaret "Maggie" Brown born in Scotland, but lived in Hyde Park Massachusetts. Census records revealed John's father (John White Senior) was born at Needlehall, Galashiels, May 1852, near the Needle Ha' ford across the Tweed. Jock was brought up in Galashiels (Low Buckholmside per the 1861 census) and Maggie married in Innerleithen - both were power loom weavers. They, and 2 sons, and John Senior emigrated to the USA July 1884. Maggie's father was William Brown (born Yarrow 1827) and Jane Anderson (1816), with previous generations hailing from Peebles and Innerleithen.2 pages or more105Jane Stephenson 
Margaret GrieveLaidlaws of The GairReference to the story available on Google documents of tenant farmer Laidlaws in Ettrick, initially Glenkerry and Ropeslawshiel, but then the Gair in the Ettrick Valley. Andrew Laidlaw (b. 1724) married Agnes Gledinning at Westerkirk (1746). The author believes that Andrew's father was Walter who married Margaret Grieve in the late 1600s, since Andrew and Agnes first son was named Walter. Information is requested.1 page or more109Ruary Laidlaw 
Margaret HastieA Tale of Two TapestriesThe author has conserved and framed 2 early 19th century on linen, made by 2 young girls in Berwickshire - Margaret Hastie - age 11 (Mrs Penman Preston School), and Joan Dodds Armstrong - age 10. The author describes the lineage of both the girls. Margaret hailed from Bunkle (baptised Duns 1847) one of 7 children of William Hastie (1813-1874) and Margaret Lauder (1813-1869), and at 13 was a farm labourer at Broomhouse Mains, Edrom, staying with 5 other siblings. Her parents were buried at Preston churchyard. Older Hastie family members gravestones are found here also, and the author has collated this information and discovered a link to her own family, the Leitchs. Joan stayed in Fogomuir, and was the 11th child of 13 of George Armstrong from Fogo (1788-1855), and Janet Haig from Langton or Greenlaw (1793-1858). In 1861 Joan was a table maid working in Edinburgh.4 pages or more110Diana Leitch 
Margaret LauderA Tale of Two TapestriesThe author has conserved and framed 2 early 19th century on linen, made by 2 young girls in Berwickshire - Margaret Hastie - age 11 (Mrs Penman Preston School), and Joan Dodds Armstrong - age 10. The author describes the lineage of both the girls. Margaret hailed from Bunkle (baptised Duns 1847) one of 7 children of William Hastie (1813-1874) and Margaret Lauder (1813-1869), and at 13 was a farm labourer at Broomhouse Mains, Edrom, staying with 5 other siblings. Her parents were buried at Preston churchyard. Older Hastie family members gravestones are found here also, and the author has collated this information and discovered a link to her own family, the Leitchs. Joan stayed in Fogomuir, and was the 11th child of 13 of George Armstrong from Fogo (1788-1855), and Janet Haig from Langton or Greenlaw (1793-1858). In 1861 Joan was a table maid working in Edinburgh.4 pages or more110Diana Leitch 
Margaret OliverAndrew OliverStory of the life of Andrew Oliver, blacksmith and farmer at Allerton. He emigrated to Ireland, married Jane Hunter, but returned to Berwickshire after her death. He married Alison Purves. He died 1938 and was buried at Edrom.less than 1 page100Margaret Dick 
Margaret PurvesDiscover New Ancestors?A brief insight into the reasons to request a DNA test to try and answer questions of family history. The family in question relates to Bill Stewart, John Skene, Oswald Skene and wife Elizabeth Penman, James Stewart and Mary Cunningham, and James Liddle and Margaret Purves.less than 1 page102Bill Stewart 
Margaret RowatAm I or am I not an Elliot? Can I wear my Elliot tartan scarf?An account of the research into the authors connections to the Elliot name. Elizabeth Elliot was born in Hawick 1892 to Robert Eliot (b. 1857) and Margaret Rowat. Robert was 1 of 3 children born to George and Elizabeth Douglas. Before then the researcher has been unable to clearly trace the Elliots further with any confidence.less than 1 page102Christine Nichol 
Margaret ScottMargaret B. Scott of HawickThe editors' great aunt Peggy Doig taught in Hawick from 1916, where she stayed with Margaret B Scott and her mother Isabella Scott, in the early 1900s. The editor investigated this branch of the Scott family.less than 1 page108Editor 
Maria Jane WaldieLt Col Hon Sir Richard Waldie-Griffith BtBiography of Richard Waldie Griffith, grandson of Richard Griffith, Laird of Ednam, a renowned geologist and mining engineer, and son of George Richard Griffith1 page or more100Mike Chandler 
Marion DallasThe Johnstone Family from Galashiels - Tasmanian Woollen Mill PioneersThe story from the emigration of George McKenzie Johnstone (son of Walter and Mary Johnstone), the great grandfather of the author Graeme Wood, from Galashiels to Tasmania in 1887, after marrying Marion Dallas of Ladhope, and having 3 children Walter, John and George born in Galashiels, and Ann born in Keith. They had 4 more children in Tasmania (Mary, Lillian Marion, Jessie Gladys and Allen Brownlee, by 1898. George joined his brothers David and Archibald, and uncle Daniel, to help setting up a new woollen mill in Hobart, based on their successful building of the Burn Mill on the Ettrick River. George focussed on tailoring, and as a wool merchant.1 page or more103Graeme Wood 
MarjorybanksFrom Yellow to Golden, the stately history of the Golden Retriever'An account of the history of the Golden Retriever and its Borders' connection.less than 1 page88 
MarjorybanksFull of Egotism, Diaries of Rev John HastieThis is the text of Ronald's talk to the Society on 21st March 2004. It was about a diary which should appeal to those with an interest in local history, a snapshot of life in a rural Parish between 1797 and 1822, and for those connected to Edrom - an opportunity to ‘meet the ancestor’.2 pages or more55Ronald Morrison 
MarksMemories of a Lost Border RailwayReview of the book Memories of across Border Railway by Bruce McCartney.less than 1 page94Peter Munro 
MarlefieldRalph Oliphant of Marefield nr. Kelso, Mentor for the early Scottish Photographer John Muir WoodStory of John Muir Wood - photographer, who was mentored by Ralph Oliphaunt of Marlefield near Kelso.2 pages or more100Paul Muir Wood 
MarmionThe Aytons of AytonThe parish of Ayton from the Norman family De Vesci who changed their name to Ayton to a history of the village.2 pages or more17James Eaton 
MarriageAustralian Intimations in Hawick AdvertiserBirths 1858-1897, Marriages 1854-1900, Deaths 1853-1862, in Australia of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.8 pages or more54Marjorie Gavin 
MarriageThe Costs of Church Services in Scottish ParishesStructure of costs for church services, i.e. christenings, weddings and burials in Berwickshire and Roxburghshire between 1725 and 1832.4 pages or more53David Richardson 
MarriageCrossing the BorderNotes on Linda Bankier's talk to the Society on 20th February 2005, mainly about the differences between English and Scottish records, irregular marriages, and the Berwick Record Office's holdings.1 page or more57Linda Bankier 
MarriageAmerican Intimations in the Hawick Advertiser Births 1859-1900 and Marriages 1855-1872Births and marriages in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.4 pages or more48Marjorie Gavin 
MarriageKelso Mail Marriage entriesSome marriage entries recorded in the Kelso Mail between 1808 and 1823.2 pages or more76Marjorie Gavin 
MarriagesCanadian Intimations in the "Hawick Advertiser" 1855 - 1898A list of births and marriages of Canadians intimated in the Hawick Advertiser between 1855-1898, with brief additional notes on some items.4 pages or more47Marjory Gavin 
MarriagesNew Zealand Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - 1861-1896Births and marriages, 1861-1896, in New Zealand of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.2 pages or more56Marjorie Gavin 
MarriagesAmerican Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Marriages 1872-1875Marriages in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.less than 1 page49Marjorie Gavin 
MarriagesAmerican Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Marriages 1876-1900Marriages in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.2 pages or more50Marjorie Gavin 
MarshallJames S. Hogg, 1851-1906, Governor of Texas - Were His Ancestors Borderers ?Biography of James Hogg, with reference to his ancestors and relatives after arrival in Boston in 1699. Other emigrant Hoggs mentioned.2 pages or more24Donald Whyte 
Marshall MeadowsRemembering a Soldier from the Boer WarA tracing of the history of Arthur William Swanston of Marshall Meadows commemorated in Eyemouth churchyard, who died in 1900 in the Boer War in South Africa. Swanston House (now a hotel) was owned by James Swanston (wealthy merchant) and his wife Christian (6th daughter of John Turnbull, fish curer in Eyemouth). They also set up a home in the Canary Islands, and a home in London. John was their eldest son and married Fanny Elizabeth Nash in Kensington, and they often visited their widowed mother in Marshall Meadows. Arthur was their 3rd child, who showed athletic and military prowess and was educated at Loretto School Musselburgh, and Jesus College, Cambridge University, rowing for the university. He served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the VIth Dragoons, but was killed by a sniper's bullet in Mpumalanga, South Africa 9/Oct/1900 at 25, whilst trying to save the life of a trooper, and was buried there in a marked grave. His fiancée sent flowers every year until the 1960s; the children of a local school have taken over the ceremony and leave flowers and sing 'My bonny lies over the ocean' every year since 2000 when the story was uncovered by Ettie Bierman. He is also remembered in a memorial brass tablet in Berwick in the parish church.1 page or more105Colin Miller 
Martha Isabella Allan KeddieHenry Mitchell 1877 - 1950Based on a collection of personal documents found in Edinburgh, the story of Henry Mitchell (b. 1877) has been pieced together from his parents Thomas Mitchell (b. 1888 - Channel St., Ladhope) and Isabella Kerr. He had 5 siblings, moved to Edinburgh around 1906, and married Martha Isabella Allan Keddie and had 2 children. Testimonials to his life are presented.2 pages or more111Elma Fleming 
MartinLamberton TollSome notes on the history of Lamberton Toll and irregular marriages with particular reference to the Dixon (Dickson) family who resided there.2 pages or more85Jennifer Dunlop 
MartineChurch and School Connections in the Borders: 1717-1869 and earlierAccount of various Hoy ancestors, many connected with the Church. A lot of research has gone into this.4 pages or more40Charles Hoy 
MartineWays of Arguing in the Social SciencesThis article is an extended version of a talk given to the Society on 17th September 2000, and follows an earlier article in the "Scottish Genealogist" in 1997 on the theme of methods of approach for family history researchers. Uses Hoy ancestors for examples.3 pages or more46Charles Hoy 
Martin-PeakeHMS PathfinderAn account of the sinking in 1914 of HMS Pathfinder off St Abb's Head, Berwickshire viewed by Aldous Huxley.less than 1 page86 
MartynLetters of the Andersons of SelkirkGrateful acknowledgement to Tim Anderson of a transcript of letters of the Andersons of Selkirk, soldiers, surgeons and explorers (1804-1820) with particular reference to Mungo Park and his trip to Africa.1 page or more91 
Mary AndersonThomas Alan Charters ScottA partial story put together based on a collection of documents bought at auction in 2018. Thomas Alan Charters Scott born Galashiels 10/Jun/1925. Father Thomas Allan Charters Scott (1898-1938); mother Mary Anderson (1900-1980) woollen reeler - her parents William Anderson (goods porter) and Mary Phillips. Thomas served an apprenticeship as an engineer, fitter and turner at Burnside Iron Works, Galashiels from 1941, and served in the RAF as an Aircraftsman 1st Class from 1945 to 1948. He returned to Scotland, but then joined the Merchant Navy as 3rd Engineer until 1955. In 1956 he moved back to Galashiels, living at Magdala Terrace, but left his employment after 15 months, to possibly spend time mining in Rhodesia, later returning to marry Margaret Anne Brownlee and purchase another property in Magdala Terrace. Further work has been performed in trying to trace the Brownlee family in Newton St Boswells, Bonjedward, Greenlaw, Huntlywood. Also, efforts to trace back Thomas senior from Newtown St Boswells, through Selkirk and Galashiels. There are many more recent photos in what is thought to be a Royal Marines uniform. Contributions welcome.3 pages or more105Editor 
Mary Ann HoodGreenlaw and Melrose BrownleesNew member Graham Somerville has been able to confirm speculation in Issue 105 regarding the Berwickshire Brownlee ancestors. Thomas Brownlee and his twin Robert were born 1851 at Greenlaw of parents Alexander Brownlee (1797-1874 - Greenlaw) and Mary Ann Hood (1807 (Coldstream)-1887(Greenlaw)). The member has DNA matches to Robert. The family story is further described and evidence seen at Greenlaw Church.1 page or more110Editor 
Mary CunninghamDiscover New Ancestors?A brief insight into the reasons to request a DNA test to try and answer questions of family history. The family in question relates to Bill Stewart, John Skene, Oswald Skene and wife Elizabeth Penman, James Stewart and Mary Cunningham, and James Liddle and Margaret Purves.less than 1 page102Bill Stewart 
Mary Edna LyallJeffrey Canadian BicentennialThe author describes his grandmother Jessie Belle Jeffrey born in Canada, and granddaughter of Scottish immigrant Andrew Jeffrey from Berwickshire. Andrew was 1 of 5 children of William Jeffrey and Mary Edna Lyall who emigrated in 1820. The author and Jim Jeffrey (California) have collated well-documented details of the family in North America, and celebrated the bicentennial of the arrival in Canada.less than 1 page103John Cowan 
Mary MurrayThe Adamant McIntoshesAn account of the memorable and delayed journey of the barque "Adamant" from Gravesend, Kent to New Zealand in July 1875. Travellers included Thomas Sinclair McIntosh (1821-99 - Dunkeld, Perthshire, but possibly Lilliesleaf), who married Mary Murray (1821-1909) in Langholm, and had their 10 children in Denholm, several of which also sailed to New Zealand. Some children remained in the Borders, and in turn had children - they are listed as living in Galashiels, Southdean, Lindean, Eckford, with children. Henry Ker (joiner 24) and wife Janet of Roxburghshire also travelled on the Adamant in 1875, after their marriage in Glasgow a month earlier.2 pages or more109Editor 
Mary Paterson LeesCharles and the Chocolate FactoryAn account of the Schulze family; Charles William Schulze moved to Scotland from Braunschweig in the 1800s, founded Schulze, Gow and Co., wool exporters in Galashiels, and had 5 children, Charles, Rudolph, Hugh, Johanna, Mary and Alwine, all in Galashiels. In 1911 Charles founded the Continental Chocolate Factory in Portobello, with the family home moving to Brunswickhill 10 years later. The factory was requisitioned by the army at the start of WW1.1 page or more101Mike Chandler 
MasonGrandfather's ClockReport on a longcase clock manufactured in Kelso now in Nova Scotia.less than 1 page93 
MasonThe Walter Mason PapersThe Walter Mason Papers. This is a brief description of the collection held by the museum services of Scottish Borders Council.1 page or more19Walter Elliot 
MasonInglis Family TreeReport on an extensive family tree relating to the Inglis family submitted to the Society.less than 1 page99 
MastertonMasterton Family WebsiteNote of updates to the Masterton Family Website.less than 1 page96 
MastertonThe Tweedsmuir ConnectionReport of the society's summer outing to Upper Tweeddale.1 page or more13Violet Jardine 
MatherA walk around Foulden in the thirties and fortiesThe following article was written by Jean Greenland for her granddaughters. She lived in the Manse at Foulden and travelled mostly on foot to all the surrounding area with her parents. Very good.2 pages or more32Jean Greenland 
MatherDeath in the Borders: 19th Century Border Murder CasesBook review. Author: Norrie McLeish. Border Murder Cases- a great deal of research has gone into this volume. Gypsies, landlords, and farm workers, and many others. are included.2 pages or more30Hugh K. Mackay 
MathesonMy NamesakeAbout the Telford family from the Hawick area. He moved around from Langlee, Ancrum. They were buried in Melrose.less than 1 page3Helen (Telford) Reichenbach 
MathewsonExecutions don't come cheapAn account of the hanging at Fans, Earlston of Robert Scott for the murder of two companions on their returning from a fair in the Town and the costs involved in the execution.1 page or more81Ronald Morrison 
Matthew LeitchThe Berwickshire Leitchs Part 3A continuation of the Parts 1 and 2 of the Berwickshire Leitchs (Issues 105 and 106). Further investigating the possible older sons of James Leitch (1800-1880). Matthew was born in Fogo (b. 1851), moving to Greenlaw and then Clockmill, Duns with his parents, and then to High Street Langton marrying Elizabeth Calder and having 6 children. Later, he and brother David (the pharmacist) inherited the family home in Greenlaw, which they tried to let out. Matthew died in Longformacus, but his sons James and John continued as stone dykers, but James joined the Kings own Scottish Borderers and died in 1915 at Gallipoli. Son John stayed in Longformacus and his sons Matthew and Robert taking part in WW2. The tracing goes on trying to establish the history of Matthews older half brothers. The trail becomes complicated.2 pages or more107Diana Leitch 
Matthew LittleA Remarkable Eskdale Family. The Pasleys of CraigThe story of Pasleys of Craig - a two part story in issues 2 and 3 covers military and personnel accounts of many Palseys, if you are connected, it must be for you.3 pages or more2R.C.Wood 
MauldsheughOn the BusesAn article from The Southern Reporter of October 29th 1959 about George Turnbull's working life from 1913 to 1959, as a chauffeur or mechanic until 1924, then various jobs for a local bus company.2 pages or more66Charles Borthwick 
MauleDavid Reid Dewar - Another of War's VictimsThe story of David Reid Dewar, originally from Cumnock but who moved to Peebles before enlisting and being severely mentally affected by his experiences in the Great War and of his subsequent life when he was described as 'confused, incoherent and delusional'.2 pages or more89Margaret Ross 
MaunsellSusanna Pringle's Birthday bookThis Pringle tale goes from Browndeanlaw to Yetholm, London, New Brunswick and beyond-very interesting.4 pages or more16Maxine Flaherty 
MauritaniaForgotten Borders Andrew Cockburn 1871- 1955Born Kelso 1871 of a Blacksmith. Second engineer on the Lusitania, he also had two terms on the Mauretania .2 pages or more29Andrew Cockburn 
Mavis BankThe Days of Our Youth - Memories of MelroseThis article has been extracted from a much longer memoir that John Dick wrote when he retired around 1950. He was born in 1889, the second son of William Dick, an ironmonger in Melrose and his wife Isobella Lauder. He emigrated to Canada as a young man where he eventually became the Chief Cost Accountant for Sun Life Assurance Company. John served in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in World War I as a quarter-master sergeant. Although he was twice married he had no children.7 pages or more67John Dick 
MavisbankWilliam Dick (1849 - 1932)Account of William Dick, a blacksmith in Fountainhall and his family4 pages or more63Margaret Dick 
MaxtonFrom Cowal to the Borders. Internal migration of the Whyte FamilyThe Agricultural migration of workers and the history of the Whyte Family.2 pages or more7Donald Whyte 
MaxtonWar RecordsUpdate on W.W.1 records being compiled by the Society.less than 1 page96 
MaxtonLittledean TowerA brief history of a little-known tower located at Ploughlands, about 1 mile east of Maxton (Grid Ref. 633313), near the disused quarry that supplied some of the stone for Melrose Abbey. Attacked in the Earl of Hertford in 1544, the tower was the chief residence of the Kerrs of Cessford.less than 1 page102Margaret Dick 
MaxtonThe relationship of place names and personal namesThe relationship is two fold: (1) Place names derived from personal names, (2) Personal names derived or adopted from place names.1 page or more21Jessie Macdonald 
MaxtonThe Lillico Family - Chain Migrants to Gloucester Township, OntarioThe story of a family that emigrated from Roxburghshire to Ontario8 pages or more70Eleanor Lillico 
MaxwellThe Flowers of the ForestBorders who fell at Flodden A list of nobility who fell in the battle The rank and file fell with no records.2 pages or more26Andrew Cockburn 
MaxwellFriends of Hoar CottageAn account of Hoar Cottage, a shepherd's cottage on Exmoor in North Devon which has connections with shepherds from the Scottish Borders.1 page or more91Bette Baldwin 
MaxwellFlowers of the Forest: Borderers who fell at FloddenNames of the Borderers who died at the battle of Flodden, 1514.2 pages or more26Andrew Cockburn 
MaxwellBirthplace EdnamAn account of some of the famous people born in the Parish of Ednam.2 pages or more87 
MaxwellThe relationship of place names and personal namesThe relationship is two fold: (1) Place names derived from personal names, (2) Personal names derived or adopted from place names.1 page or more21Jessie Macdonald 
MaxwellAmazing Co-incidenceAn account of the unexpected discovery of relations.1 page or more92Sybil Berredoth 
MaxwellheughMaxwellheugh Cottage - the biography of a houseA review of the families who had inhabited a house on the outskirts of Kelso.8 pages or more73Isobel Gordon 
May DayHand Fasting MayAn account of how a couple became engaged by hand fasting on May morning.2 pages or more99Patricia Paterson 
May QueenHand Fasting MayAn account of how a couple became engaged by hand fasting on May morning.2 pages or more99Patricia Paterson 
Mc LeanThe mole catchers of LilliesleafThe story of a mole and rabbit catcher in the Lilliesleaf area.1 page or more18Mrs S.J. Hodgkinson 
McBainThe Search for Donald MacBeanThe author recounts his search for his ancestor, Donald McBain a roadman who married in Chirnside in 1788 and finds he originated from very close to where he currently resides in Aberdeenshire.2 pages or more92Marjorie Murray 
McCleanThistle and ShamrockA very well researched article on family history covering Rutherford, Brown, Atkin, and more. The Irish connection would make it very difficult.2 pages or more9John L. Alton 
McClintockThe Fairholme Memorial (Holy Trinity Churchyard, Melrose)An article on the memorial in Holy Trinity Churchyard, Melrose to James Walter Fairholme, R.N. who perished with the Franklin expedition of 1845 to discover the North West Passage and an account of the expedition itself.89John Wood 
McCrackenA family of TainshGeorge Tainsh who married Catherine Gilroy from Selkirk and their descendants.4 pages or more4P. Tainsh- Hardie 
McCrieDuns, Burgh on the Merse and Surrounding VillagesReview of the book Dunse Burgh on the Merse with the Surrounding Villages' by James Denham.1 page or more91 
McDonaldA Fortunate Experience at ColdinghamDiscovering a family grave in the churchyard at Coldingham Priory.1 page or more89Ian Blackie 
McDonaldScots in AntiguaNote about St John's Cathedral, Antigua where the author found an splendid marble memorial for Robert Peddie, surgeon, native of Kelso.1 page or more61Diana Pirrie 
McDougalMore Extracts from the Kelso Mail 1804Miscellaneous Extracts from the Kelso Mail 1804.1 page or more86 
McDougallGeorge Fleming M.A.Article on George Fleming M.A., distinguished educationalist.1 page or more86Ian McGregor 
McDuffSpence Family RecordsNote on extensive records of the Spence family donated to the Society.less than 1 page99 
McEwanPolwarth on the GreenA history of Polwarth that was handed out by Colin Wood on the outing to Polwarth, Oct 1988.1 page or more8Colin Wood 
McFarlandThe Altarstone at StoboStobo Slate Quarry 'whatever'. Also a connection to Merlin and Arthur.1 page or more10Isobel Jardine 
McGeorgeThe Postie StoneSome background on the 'Postie Stone' situated just beyond the Peeblesshire border on the Moffat Road.less than 1 page96Ian Renwick 
McgillExtracts from Dunse Barony RecordsExtracts from the author's book, Dunse Barony Records, in the 1760s.2 pages or more68Ronald Morrison 
McGinnCharles McGinnSome notes on Charles McGinn born at Stow in 1865 and his emigration to Australia.2 pages or more87Michael and Chris Hume 
McGravieMargaret Douglas, an Ordinary Hawick Woman?An account of the life of Margaret Douglas and her family and their lives in late 19th. and early 20th. century Hawick.3 pages or more98Kathryn Holloway 
McIntoshPolice and Criminal RecordsAn account of the indexing of the Selkirk Criminal Register 1897 to 1918 and what to expect to find.3 pages or more86Elma Fleming 
McIsaacBorder BeginningsThe author traces her descent from Adam Black born in Coldingham in 1732.1 page or more95Val Metcalfe 
McKayMore Canadian Intimations in the 'Hawick Advertiser'Deaths (1863-1864) extracted from the "Hawick Advertiser" of people connected to the Borders, and other places in southern Scotland. Continued from issue 40.less than 1 page43Marjory Gavin 
McKenzieMcKenzie's around the River AleAn account of McKenzies in and around the Borders.4 pages or more49W E McKenzie 
McKinlay TariffSt Mary's MillsFrom the start of the Mill in 1894 through good and bad times . How the mill was used through both world wars.3 pages or more36Jane Gibson 
McLarenWorld War 1 Rugby InternationalistsAn account by the author of how she sought out and visited the memorials to international rugby players who lost their lives in World War 1.2 pages or more88Esher Davies 
McLarenThe Pedigree of the Selkirk Family of Selkirk , ScotlandA family tree of the Selkirk Family.2 pages or more2James Selkirk 
McLeishThe Silk Mill Jedburgh: The Story of the North British Rayon Factory 1928 -1956 A review of the book of the same title written by Norrie McLeish.less than 1 page92 
McLeishThe People of the LammermuirsDetailed history of the Lammermuirs from Celtic times to the 19th century.5 pages or more23Norrie McLeish 
McLeishBorder MurdersThis is a stroll around the Borders looking into, with some depth, the murders in the 1800s.2 pages or more32Norrie McLeish 
McLevieBanishment and TransportationAn expansion by the author of his talk to the Society on Banishment and Transportation as a means of punishment.3 pages or more96Ken Nisbet 
McMathJames S. Hogg, 1851-1906, Governor of Texas - Were His Ancestors Borderers ?Biography of James Hogg, with reference to his ancestors and relatives after arrival in Boston in 1699. Other emigrant Hoggs mentioned.2 pages or more24Donald Whyte 
McNaughtExtracts from Dunse Barony RecordsExtracts from the author's book, Dunse Barony Records, in the 1760s.2 pages or more68Ronald Morrison 
McNeileK.O.S.B. MemoriesThis is a look at the talk given by Gavin Richardson, who must be the best informed on the first world war and Gallipoli.2 pages or more25Gavin Richardson 
McNiele The men who marched awayIf you have heard Gavin speak, you will know how he has devoted his all spare time to this subject this is the K.O.S.B. part in Gallipoli, another Flodden. Men missing: Gala 54, Hawick 52, Jedburgh 18, and so on.3 pages or more9Gavin Richardson 
McPhersonCeltic v Pick of the BordersAn account of a football match between Glasgow Celtic and 'Pick of the Borders' in 1906.1 page or more88Kenny McLean 
McQuarrieBanishment and TransportationAn expansion by the author of his talk to the Society on Banishment and Transportation as a means of punishment.3 pages or more96Ken Nisbet 
McVittieFamily Tree Maker OnlineDescription of some of the features and benefits of using a family history computer program with the Internet2 pages or more40Allan McVittie 
McWattNapoleonic GrapesReport on an offer to donate to the Society a bunch of wooden grapes, hand carved by a prisoner of war in Napoleonic times, which hung for many years on the door of a Coaching Inn at Whiteburn.less than 1 page99Ronald Morrison 
McWattA Branch of the Johnston ClanReview of a book received by BFHS on the history of the Johnston clan, plus family tree. Also describing life in the 1700s. They emigrated to Australia in 1817. Other Border families mentioned in the tree - Bogue, Darling, Edgar, Fairbairn, Dunlop, Logan, McWatt, Robson, Rutherford, Trotter.less than 1 page100Ronald Morrison 
Meadowbank houseTweedmount House Tweedmount Road MelroseA great deal of research has gone into this article on a house from when the land was bought to when it was last sold.2 pages or more38Valerie Mackay 
MedalsGranddad's MedalsA description of the campaign medals awarded to servicemen and women in WWI. The medal records are often the only record of a forebears service in the army during that conflict.1 page or more72David Rudram 
Medical AssistanceAspects of Borders Life in the early 1840sPart 2 of a talk given to the Society on 19th September 1999. Discusses wages of artisans, workers’ household budget, unemployment, poor relief, and medical assistance. Continued from issue 44, and in issue 46.6 pages or more45Peter Munro 
Medical StaffWorld War 1 Medical RecordsHow to access information on doctors and other medical staff who served during World War 1 and what information might be available.1 page or more84Peter Munro 
MedicineDr George Henderson of Chirnside (1800 - 1864)Part 1 of an account of George Henderson of Chirnside, a medical doctor, who also found time for his interests in local history and customs, botany and poetry.12 pages or more62 
MeekPolice and Criminal RecordsAn account of the indexing of the Selkirk Criminal Register 1897 to 1918 and what to expect to find.3 pages or more86Elma Fleming 
MeggetLyne , Megget and Manor Monumental InscriptionsSome notes on the CD of Monumental Inscriptions and other records of Lyne, Megget and Manor, published by the Society.1 page or more88 
MeikledaleA Border family and the curious case of Sherlock HolmesAbout the author's ancestor, William Scott, his cattle dealing partnership with George Bell, and his coal-mine at Rowanburn in the 18th century, and Dr Joseph Bell, the inspiration for Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes.3 pages or more60John Webley 
MelbourneAdam moves to the BordersAdam Brown bought a small plot of land in West Linton in 1839 after which he emigrated to Australia with seven of his nine children-this story covers their history.2 pages or more34Helen M. Booth 
MelbourneMelrose to Melbourne - The Story of one Wallace familyInteresting account of the author's Wallace research, ancestral emigration from Melrose to Sydney, Australia, farming, and the army. Two interesting photographs, too.3 pages or more67Richard Balsillie 
MelbourneBorn in the BordersA list of names that have been extracted from the Death Index (1855-6) of Victoria, Australia. Also, where to obtain copies of death certificates.1 page or more21Barbara E. Turner 
MelbourneJourney to AustraliaThe vivid descriptions of life at sea recorded in James Stewart's diary will be of interest to all of us whose ancestors left these shores in the 19th century.5 pages or more37Dr J. B. Sproule 
MellerstainMellerstainSynopsis of a talk on "Mellerstain" given to the society on 15th October 1995. It is a very good account of the mansion and its keepers from the past to the present.3 pages or more30M. Ellis 
MelroseEscape from DingletonSome of the inmates of Dingleton Asylum, Melrose tried to escape. A few entries from the Register of escapes are listed here.3 pages or more74Peter Munro 
MelroseMy dig into the pastPeeblesshire family and from other parts of the Borders, an interesting tale. Also history of various bridges over the Tweed.3 pages or more34A. Turner 
MelroseA Border Lady of the Old SchoolInterview with Mrs Jane Henderson Thomson Bell aged 83 in 1910 about her life. Written in Scots.4 pages or more20 
MelroseCeltic v Pick of the BordersAn account of a football match between Glasgow Celtic and 'Pick of the Borders' in 1906.1 page or more88Kenny McLean 
MelroseThe Case of Agnes GrayTaken from the Session Minutes of Melrose Parish Registers (1723-1741). A sad tale of a young girl who was cited to present herself before the Kirk Session.1 page or more19Editor 
MelroseThe Fairholme Memorial (Holy Trinity Churchyard, Melrose)An article on the memorial in Holy Trinity Churchyard, Melrose to James Walter Fairholme, R.N. who perished with the Franklin expedition of 1845 to discover the North West Passage and an account of the expedition itself.89John Wood 
MelroseBorder names involved in the Radio Security Service during WW2An investigation into the radio listening activity by amateurs in the Borders before, during and after WW2. 5 were recognised by Bletchley Park for their services, including Mrs Ann Thomson (nee McDonald) who was also recognised by the government in July 2019 before she passed away in 2021. A list of local radio enthusiasts in the Borders between the 1930s and 60s are presented. Photographs included.4 pages or more111Bruce McCartney 
MelroseSelkirk and Melrose Through TimeReview of the book published by Amberley Publishing.less than 1 page96Ronald Morrison 
MelroseDick Family papersNotes on papers and a booklet pertaining to the Dick family of Melrose.less than 1 page97 
MelroseMemorials to the late Rev Thomas WilliamsonDetail of a book on the Rev. Thomas Williamson. Minister of Melrose Secession Church for 30 years.less than 1 page90 
MelroseMelrose to Melbourne - The Story of one Wallace familyInteresting account of the author's Wallace research, ancestral emigration from Melrose to Sydney, Australia, farming, and the army. Two interesting photographs, too.3 pages or more67Richard Balsillie 
MelroseMelrose ApprenticeshipsA report on the compilation by Society member, Dr. Vivienne Dunstan on masters and apprentices in Melrose Parish between 1743 and 1804.less than 1 page83Vivienne Dunstan 
MelroseCavers & DistrictTalk given in February 2007 about the history of the kirk and parish of Cavers, and its links with Melrose, St Cuthbert, and other famous people.6 pages or more64Jean Muir 
MelroseKelso's Ragged schoolCase histories and fate of children in the 1800s who went to a Ragged School. These three names from the excellent book that Audrey has written will make you want to purchase this book.2 pages or more9Audrey Mitchell 
MelroseMy dig into the PastHow a birthday party of Melrose Bridge led to a very interesting tale of one man's family search.2 pages or more33Mr Turner 
MelroseA Berwickshire SchoolmasterJean Smithers has contributed this "nugget" from her investigations into the history of one of the strands of her ancestry.1 page or more11Jean Smithers 
MelroseThe Boston Family of GattonsideA tale of hand loom weavers from Gattonside who decided to visit a sister in Canada. How they eventually decided to emigrate over to Canada and they walked from New York to Upper Canada. Most of the family are buried in Melrose Church Yard.2 pages or more39M.C.Lawson 
MelroseMcKenzie's around the River AleAn account of McKenzies in and around the Borders.4 pages or more49W E McKenzie 
MelroseCranston Pringle Spark UpdateUpdate on the Cranston Pringle Spark family, including photographs.1 page or more100Muriel Hall 
MelroseCousin Fred from HawickProblems tracing the history of a Dickson family who had lived in the Lauder area from the 17th century,3 pages or more65Jim Dickson 
MelroseThe Cairncross family - an example of a 16th-17th century family of feuarsThis is the text of the authors' talk to the Society on 18th September 2005 titled 'Cairncross, a Border Family'. Outline of a typical noted old family in the Lauderdale/Melrose/Galashiels district, with descriptions of some of the local areas and ownership.12 pages or more59Gregory Lauder-Frost 
MelroseThe Presbytery of Melrose and PeeblesBook review. Author: Fraser Simm. A summary of the upcoming merger of the presbyteries in the Borders from 1/January 2023. The current 3: Duns, Jedburgh and Melrose & Peebles, will be merged. This commemorative booklet combines the achievements each congregation has achieved in the past, with 122 photographs to back up the text. Many parishes in the Melrose & Peebles parishes are listed.less than 1 page110Fraser Simm 
MelroseBuilding a BusinessA history of the Bunyans (Bunyies) from Melrose and Newstead from the early 1600s, originally masons from France, but moving into butcher shops, and prominence in the Melrose Town Council by George Bunyan (Bunyie - the authors' great great grandfather, and Provost of Melrose).2 pages or more111Stephen Bunyan 
MelroseOrmistons and Renwicks - Two Melrose FamiliesAn investigation into the origins of the business Ormiston and Renwick, seedsman/garden shop, in Melrose High Street. Starting with John Renwick (b. Makertstoun 1839, and his wife Wilhelmina Wilton 1846 and 5 children). 2 later children, one of which included the name Ormiston (the couple had a boarder Charles Ormiston d.1882, son of Archibald Ormiston 1815-1866, son of Walter Ormiston (b. 1750) and Agnes Brown d. 1846. The account goes on to describe more detail about the success of Charles and his legacy left to the Renwicks and to Melrose (Ormiston Institute). The business passed to George Henderson. The author's family (Bunyan) took over Rosebank from the Renwicks, and later acquired the Ship Inn (Alexander Bunyan) in 1921. John Renwick was a 2nd Lieutenant in the KOSB in WW1, returning to join his mother in Hawick.3 pages or more109Stephen Bunyan 
MelroseBlind Jamie DonaldsonAccount of James Donaldson, whose tombstone is in Melrose Abbey churchyard.1 page or more47Margaret Lawson 
MelroseSmallpox inoculation in late 18th century MelroseA brief account of the smallpox child inoculations in Totfield by Andrew Usher (born 1782 - died 1855 - founder of the whisky distilling dynasty Edinburgh) from Darnick.less than 1 page105Editor 
MelroseA 'Scot' Moves to South AfricaBiography of Archibald Little, born Melrose, 11th Jan 1829, died 13 Dec 1921, Johannesburg. Brief notes on his occupations, and service in the Basuto War.2 pages or more44Tony Little 
MelroseLangshaw Mill Decree of 1608Extract Decree relating to Langshaw Mill. The Decree is interesting for genealogists because of the very considerable number of people mentioned in it.1 page or more59Gregory Lauder-Frost 
MelroseLife in Melrose--150 years agoThis is the account of family life in Melrose in the first half of last century, from an autobiography of Catherine Helen Spence.3 pages or more11Colin Wood 
MelroseThe Days of Our Youth - Memories of MelroseThis article has been extracted from a much longer memoir that John Dick wrote when he retired around 1950. He was born in 1889, the second son of William Dick, an ironmonger in Melrose and his wife Isobella Lauder. He emigrated to Canada as a young man where he eventually became the Chief Cost Accountant for Sun Life Assurance Company. John served in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in World War I as a quarter-master sergeant. Although he was twice married he had no children.7 pages or more67John Dick 
MelroseMelrose: Past and PresentA story of Melrose from 3000 years B.C. to the Greenyards in 1992.2 pages or more22Mr. T Little 
MelroseDingleton Hospital, MelroseSome notes on Dingleton Hospital, Melrose and how to access information of those having a connection.1 page or more87 
MelroseWilliam Dick (1849 - 1932)Account of William Dick, a blacksmith in Fountainhall and his family4 pages or more63Margaret Dick 
Melrose Secession ChurchMemorials to the late Rev Thomas WilliamsonDetail of a book on the Rev. Thomas Williamson. Minister of Melrose Secession Church for 30 years.less than 1 page90 
Memorial InscriptionsMinto Memorial InscriptionsSome notes on the Minto Memorial Inscriptions published by the Society on CD.1 page or more77Elma Fleming 
Memorial InscriptionsBorder NamesA note of the most common names in the Borders extracted from the Society's transcription of Memorial Inscriptions,less than 1 page78Peter Munro 
MemoriesScottish Borders Memory Bank WebsiteBrief note about the launch of the website and its contents.less than 1 page46 
Menin Gate100 year Belgian connection to the BordersThe story of a Belgian lady who every evening attended the memorial ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres and her Borders connection.2 pages or more87Esther Davies 
MennimMennims of NorhamThe history of Norham, its castle, and how it got its name.3 pages or more25A.M.Mennim 
MennonThe Ayton Bard Robert Mennon 1797-1885Book review. Author: Michael Mennon. This is a two part article abridged from the book of the title written by A. Michael Mennon. A copy of the complete book together with maps, photographs and poems is in Scottish Borders Council Library Headquarters with a family tree.4 pages or more15A. Michael Mennon 
MennonAyton History SocietyNote on a booklet 'The History of Ayton and other personal Recollections published by Ayton History Society; includes extracts from the work of T Ramsay Turner, an account by an unknown author entitled 'Happy Childhood Reminiscences of 1876' and some works by the local poet Robert Mennon.less than 1 page81 
MennonThe Ayton BardThis is in issues 16 and 17. Robert Mennon was a well known Borders bard and contributed to many Scottish weeklies.5 pages or more16A. Michael Mennim 
MenziesRob of TrowsBorn at Birgham, Rob was a favourite with anglers of all classes, "peer and peasant alike". A boatman of great distinction on the Tweed.2 pages or more18Mrs M. E. Mason 
Merchant NavyThomas Alan Charters ScottA partial story put together based on a collection of documents bought at auction in 2018. Thomas Alan Charters Scott born Galashiels 10/Jun/1925. Father Thomas Allan Charters Scott (1898-1938); mother Mary Anderson (1900-1980) woollen reeler - her parents William Anderson (goods porter) and Mary Phillips. Thomas served an apprenticeship as an engineer, fitter and turner at Burnside Iron Works, Galashiels from 1941, and served in the RAF as an Aircraftsman 1st Class from 1945 to 1948. He returned to Scotland, but then joined the Merchant Navy as 3rd Engineer until 1955. In 1956 he moved back to Galashiels, living at Magdala Terrace, but left his employment after 15 months, to possibly spend time mining in Rhodesia, later returning to marry Margaret Anne Brownlee and purchase another property in Magdala Terrace. Further work has been performed in trying to trace the Brownlee family in Newton St Boswells, Bonjedward, Greenlaw, Huntlywood. Also, efforts to trace back Thomas senior from Newtown St Boswells, through Selkirk and Galashiels. There are many more recent photos in what is thought to be a Royal Marines uniform. Contributions welcome.3 pages or more105Editor 
merchantsThe Scots in PolandThe story of Scottish emigration to Poland as merchant's, engineers and farm managers. The parents of the author's mother came back to Scotland at the beginning of the 20th century.4 pages or more69Mona K. McLeod 
MerkGranny's Bawbees and other CoinsAn account of the currency of Scotland from Roman times to 1603 explaining coins such as ryals, dollars, merks, groats, bawbees, bodles and turners.6 pages or more77Peter Munro 
MerletHelen Home of BroomhouseNotification that copies of the letters from James Home of Broomhouse, captain of marines with the Mediterranean fleet during the Napoleonic Wars written to his sister Helen have been donated to the Society.less than 1 page91 
MerletPierre Merlet and the Humes of BroomhouseAn account of the author's researches to prove that Helen Home of Broomhouse was responsible for the smuggling out of France during the French Revolution of the infant Pierre Merlet who later became a distinguished linguist.6 pages or more90David Wesley 
MermaidDouglas of Springwood ParkThe name Douglas would run fear into many Englishmen. This distinguished Border family and its history.3 pages or more31Donald Whyte 
MertonThe adventures of Ronald Toops in the BordersThe author tells of a visit to the Borders and how he obtained much information on his family.4 pages or more99Ronald Toops 
MexicoMiscellaneous Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Births 1854-1900Previous compilations of intimations have related to events in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the USA. These relate to births in other locations, of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.3 pages or more58Marjorie Gavin 
Michael Queenan'A Lamentable Accident'A description collated from the local press from December 1881 of the death of Michael Queenan (from Frogden, and father of 5 children) as result of an accident near Frogden on the way home in a spring cart being driven home by brother-in-law James Corcoran (toll collector at Cowbog Toll), from St Marys Church Kelso. The funeral was in Linton churchyard. James was sent to prison, but released on bail 13 January 1882, and was found not guilty of homicide February 1882. The parents of the deceased originally came from Sligo, Ireland. There is a further investigation into the Queenans all over the Borders and the other children of Michael and Catherine Queenan, including Betsy who had married the aforementioned James Corcoran.3 pages or more104Cyril Corcoran 
MichiganFrom Kelso to KalamazooAn account of the life of George 'Celery' Taylor' born in Kelso in 1803 gardener who emigrated to Kalamazoo, Michigan and is noted for introducing celery into the United States. Kept a detailed diary which also records his experiences on his return visits to Scotland in 1871 and 1874.78Margaret Jeary 
MiddleburgCoercion or Consensus? The Government of a Border Burgh in the Sixteenth CenturyThe Burgesses, and how they looked after Selkirk. The privileges that they gave themselves. Continued in issue 26.5 pages or more25Peter Symms 
MiddlemissWith the Border Volunteers to PretoriaReview of a book donated to the Society ' With the Border Volunteers to Pretoria' by Lieut William Home recording their exploits during the Boer War and with a detailed list of names.2 pages or more90Ronald Morrison 
MiddlemistOld Emigrant’s DiariesExtract from diary of Margaret Charteris, wife of Thomas Hinshelwood, emigrant from Jedburgh, ship ‘Nebo’, to Queensland, in 1883.4 pages or more40Jane Gibson 
MidlemCD Review - Bowden Monumental InscriptionsReview of the content of this publication, and suggestions of other useful publications.1 page or more67Norrie McLeish 
MidlemOld Lilliesleaf, Ashkirk and MidlemInformation on a book containing old photographs relating to Lilliesleaf, Ashkirk and Midlem.less than 1 page98 
Midside Maggie Midside MaggieBrave BorderlandConnections between the Borders and the Canadian state of Ontario, some poetry, and 2 buses.3 pages or more63Fred Kennington 
Military RecordsBerwickshire Fencible CavalryDetails of discharge records of the Berwickshire Cavalry during the Napoleonic Wars. Following the Napoleonic Wars (1814-1835) which may be of interest to those researching their ancestors. An interesting mix of Bordermen and those from south of the Border. These records are from the National Archives at Kew.1 page or more84 
Militia listsBowden Memorial InscriptionsReview of Jun 2008 publication of Bowden Churchyard monumental inscriptions (318 stones). Also included war memorials, past ministers, militia lists and Hearth Tax, and a background history of the parish.less than 1 page100Ronald Morrison 
MillLangshaw Mill Decree of 1608Extract Decree relating to Langshaw Mill. The Decree is interesting for genealogists because of the very considerable number of people mentioned in it.1 page or more59Gregory Lauder-Frost 
MillarExtracts from Dunse Barony RecordsExtracts from the author's book, Dunse Barony Records, in the 1760s.2 pages or more68Ronald Morrison 
MillarIn the hands of the TurkThe story of a collection to pay a ransom of a man who fell into the hands of a Turk. This is as told in the Register of the Privy Council for the year 1677.1 page or more21Jane Gibson 
MillerAustralian Deaths Recorded in the Hawick Advertiser 1854-1873A list of people from Hawick who died in or on the way to Australia. Very comprehensive.3 pages or more36Marjory Gavin 
MillerJedburgh Border Games, 1919Cannon-fire at 6am signalled the start of the Games. Has notes of winners of various events.1 page or more63John Murray 
MillerHunters of DunsDetailed article on the history of the Hunter family of Duns and their involvement in the American War of Independence.3 pages or more94David J Wesley 
MillerThe Miller Family of Hawick, Scotland and Delaware County, New YorkThis Miller family who emigrated from Hawick or Roberton-they set up a farm in the Catskill mountains of New York.2 pages or more34C. Raymond La Fever 
MillerA Denholm Family And My Border MemoriesA journey through time in Denholm. From Post office, Lord Minto and his new bride to preserves cooking on the range in Meg Purness' draper's shop.3 pages or more35Jean Kelly 
Millerm Roxburghshire to Delaware County: The 19th Century Miller Letters - Part 1Account of letters written between 1818 and 1864 from Scotland to David Miller (1795-1883), and his wives, and relatives. David Miller was the son of Thomas Miller, a beadle of Roberton Kirk.4 pages or more64John W. Hoy 
MillerMy dig into the PastHow a birthday party of Melrose Bridge led to a very interesting tale of one man's family search.2 pages or more33Mr Turner 
MillerThomas Lewins 1816-1858Account of Thomas Lewins' life, emigration to Canada, his family, and eventual re-migration to California.7 pages or more65Mary Newbery 
MillerThe Jessie Miller storyA mystery regarding the parentage of Jessie Miller born in 1793 at Coldstream - her marriage to a Robert Scott who was later convicted for murder and questions about the number of her own family.1 page or more79Mike Bucher 
MillerThe Welsh Family from GalashielsAn account of the lives of the Welsh (Welch) family from Galashiels, their emigration to South Africa and the problems which befell them.4 pages or more99Malcolm Tait 
MillsBowmakers and Currys in the New WorldBorder origins of author's family, and arrivals in New York and Montreal.1 page or more13Norman J Bowmaker 
MillsArchibald Johnstone, Galashiels weaver and Australian mill ownerThe story of Archibald Johnstone from Galashiels who set up a mill in Selkirk (Burn Mill) with his uncle Daniel, who were then persuaded by Peter Bulman (a wool mill engineer and machinist originally from Denholm; a cattle farmer in Australia) to relocate to Australia in Australia to develop a mill (the Waverley mill) in Launceston, Tasmania. The new mill opened in May 1874. Peter Bulman bought out the Johnstones in 1883 and the mill passed to his brother-in-las Robert Hogarth. The mill is still operating at the time of writing. The Johnstones set up a new mill in Hobart (the Johnstone Bros Derwent Mill) with production starting in 1884 using members of the Aiken family from the Borders. Archibald died in 1917. The mill ceased operating in 1939, the building now used for multiple purposes.3 pages or more105Marion Johnstone 
Milne-GradenThe Milne-Graden papersSome notes on the records at Paxton House particularly the domestic records. There are many references to the Home and Milne-Home servants by name from the 1780s to the early 20th.less than 1 page79Ronald Morrison 
MilnholmInglis Family TreeReport on an extensive family tree relating to the Inglis family submitted to the Society.less than 1 page99 
MinistersBowden Memorial InscriptionsReview of Jun 2008 publication of Bowden Churchyard monumental inscriptions (318 stones). Also included war memorials, past ministers, militia lists and Hearth Tax, and a background history of the parish.less than 1 page100Ronald Morrison 
MinistersA Border Lady of the Old SchoolInterview with Mrs Jane Henderson Thomson Bell aged 83 in 1910 about her life. Written in Scots.4 pages or more20 
MinnydowFrom Hawick to Kirkpatrick-Durham by way of MoscowNotes of Grieves of Kirkpatrick-Durham in Kirkcudbrightshire, who were descendants of Walter Grieve of Branxholm Park, most of whom were farmers, but also included two eminent doctors who were physicians to the Russian court in the 18th century.2 pages or more57Linda M Chapman 
MintoAm I or am I not an Elliot? Can I wear my Elliot tartan scarf?An account of the research into the authors connections to the Elliot name. Elizabeth Elliot was born in Hawick 1892 to Robert Eliot (b. 1857) and Margaret Rowat. Robert was 1 of 3 children born to George and Elizabeth Douglas. Before then the researcher has been unable to clearly trace the Elliots further with any confidence.less than 1 page102Christine Nichol 
MintoThe Parish of LanglandsThe parish of Langlands and the history of old leper hospital at Rutherford. Also the history of Langton that was absorbed into Wilton.3 pages or more35Michael Langlands 
MintoA Denholm Family And My Border MemoriesA journey through time in Denholm. From Post office, Lord Minto and his new bride to preserves cooking on the range in Meg Purness' draper's shop.3 pages or more35Jean Kelly 
MintoOne of the many Brown FamiliesA family tree of Browns in Galashiels, Selkirk areas.1 page or more26I.M. Brown 
MintoElliotsSome notes on the Elliot Clan Gathering and the donation to the Society of a book 'The Rise of the Elliots of Minto'.less than 1 page94Ronald Morrison 
MintoMinto Memorial InscriptionsSome notes on the Minto Memorial Inscriptions published by the Society on CD.1 page or more77Elma Fleming 
MintoThe Turnbulls of Minto Cleuchead, Burnfoot and East MiddleFrom Hawick to Australia Extracts from a book of more than three hundred pages .3 pages or more26Mrs Robyn Crossle 
MintoThe War Memorial at Minto by Roger J OwenSome paragraphs on the book 'The War Memorial at Minto' by Roger J Owen.less than 1 page88 
MintoLast Wishes; Scottish Soldiers' Wills in the First Word WarAn account of a talk by the author to the Society on soldiers' Wills and Testaments during World War 1.2 pages or more93Tristram Clarke 
MintoFamily History RecordsAn archivist from the Heritage Hub in Hawick discusses a range of records that can be used to provide a fuller picture of our ancestors5 pages or more70Juline Baird 
MintoThe Life and Family of Dr. John LeydenEnthralling biography of the famous polymath (minister, surgeon, judge, linguist, poet and naturalist) who lived from 1775 to 1811.7 pages or more45Marjory Gavin 
MiramichiFrom Peebleshire to Canada: William Cranston Murray - An Artist in ArchitectureThe story of the architect William Cranston Murray from Peeblesshire who went to Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada, and joined the growing Scottish community (about 2,000 people) there in 1819. Born in Stobo in 1788, his father James was a shepherd. James' first wife Elizabeth (b. about 1761) died and was buried in Stobo Kirk graveyard in 1842. William married Alexanderina Hislop from Glenholm, and their son James was born 1814 in Drumelzier. By 1825 the population of the Miramichi are had grown to about 8,500. The account summarises Murray's major works in the New Brunswick area, many as a result of the Great Miramichi fire in the October of 1825 i.e. St Paul's Anglican Church (Bushville), Judge Peters stately home (Bushville), Murray House , St James Presbyterian and St John United churches, Old Northumberland County Courthouse - all in (Newcastle). In addition there is an attempt at creating a detailed family tree of the Murray family following William's 10 children, of which only 6 names are known. The children of first son James (13), and daughter Margaret (8).7 pages or more106Barbara MacIntosh Charlotte Loggie 
MitchellOntario Genealogical Society summer campWhere to research in Ontario for your Canadian cousins.2 pages or more37D. C. Jeffrey 
MitchellMisinformation and my Scott FamilyAn account by the author of how she traced the Scottish roots of her ancestor Esther Scott.less than 1 page92Nikki Bosworth 
MitchellMinute Book of the Cordiners of Selkirk 1785 to 1835Some background on the Guild of the Cordiners (Souters) of Selkirk following the donation by Dave Anderson of a transcription of their records.2 pages or more91 
MitchellPeebles Combination PoorhouseA brief history of poorhouses in general and Peebles Poorhouse in particular. It includes some information about staff and inmates in the late 19th century.5 pages or more74Janis Miller 
MitchellCranston-Pringle-SparkThe author traces her genealogy.1 page or more94Muriel Hall 
MitchellLaidlawstiel, ClovenfordsThis is history bought to life with Walter Scott, William Wordsworth and Prime Minister Gladstone. For anyone interested in Clovenfords you must read this.2 pages or more37Margaret Lawson 
MitchellPolice and Criminal RecordsAn account of the indexing of the Selkirk Criminal Register 1897 to 1918 and what to expect to find.3 pages or more86Elma Fleming 
MitchellThe adventures of Ronald Toops in the BordersThe author tells of a visit to the Borders and how he obtained much information on his family.4 pages or more99Ronald Toops 
Mitchell-InnesMemories of AytonMrs Patricia Payne was so interested in the articles on 'The Ayton Bard' that she felt the need to record some of her memories of Ayton before all was forgotten.less than 1 page18Patricia Payne 
MitchellsKelso's Ragged schoolCase histories and fate of children in the 1800s who went to a Ragged School. These three names from the excellent book that Audrey has written will make you want to purchase this book.2 pages or more9Audrey Mitchell 
MithagCoercion or Consensus? The Government of a Border Burgh in the Sixteenth centuryThe burgh of Selkirk, their trades, who controlled them. The baillies sergeants and how they came into being. Continued from issue 25.4 pages or more26Peter Symms 
MoffatFrom Cowal to the Borders. Internal migration of the Whyte FamilyThe Agricultural migration of workers and the history of the Whyte Family.2 pages or more7Donald Whyte 
MoffatWhitsome to West SpartaThe story of Christopher Moffat and his wife Agnes Common who emigrated to Canada aboard the John Bright in 1856, some earlier history, the reason for their emigration, an account of the voyage and their subsequent life in Canada.4 pages or more81Elizabeth Doley 
Moffat15 PARA - Jumping for JoyThe author's talk to the Society on 30th April 2006 about life in the Parachute Regiment, its history, and some of its characters.9 pages or more61Alasdair Hutton 
MoffatWhy couldn’t he have been called Ebenezer ?Article examining which John Little is the author's ancestor.4 pages or more42Jessie Hislop 
MoffatMoffat Great-GrandparentsAbout the author's farming great grandfather, John Moffat.1 page or more60David W Kennedy 
MoffatClan MoffatReference to the Clan Moffat Website.less than 1 page94 
MoffatThe Early Kyles of Castleton, ScotlandThe researching of the Kyles and their history right through from the 1745 rebellion to living in Kelso in the 21st Century.2 pages or more39John Murray and David Irvine 
MoffatList of covenanters in the Parish of Tweedsmuir in 1682, as compiled by Mr Francis Scott, ministerAn account with list of Covenanters in Tweedsmuir in 1682.3 pages or more94Francis Scott 
MoffatOld UncleBrief biopic about Alexander Virtue, sometime schoolmaster at Nenthorn.less than 1 page20Margery V. Turnbull 
MoffatA Davidson Family in TeviotheadA history of the family of Davidson, originally from Canonbie who settled in Teviothead.2 pages or more95Walter F Davidson Deidre McKenzie 
MoffattWilliam Lewins 1785-1848Account of William Lewins' life.1 page or more65Mary Newbery 
MoirDonation to Society ArchiveAn acknowledgement of the donation to the Society of the book 'John Wood (blacksmith) - from Scotland to Rawdon N.S. in 1815 and his Descendants'.less than 1 page86 
Mole CatchersThe mole catchers of LilliesleafThe story of a mole and rabbit catcher in the Lilliesleaf area.1 page or more18Mrs S.J. Hodgkinson 
MolesworthWoods Ballard - An Illustrated ChronicleReview of a book donated to the Society tracing the history of the family of Woods-Ballard.less than 1 page95Ronald Morrison 
MolleA Sassenach Searches for his Scottish AncestryHow the family name may have originated. Possible connections with Kelso. The Reiver Connections An interesting historical tale.5 pages or more39George Heaviside 
MonasteriesThe Parish Churches Of BerwickshireA talk by the author given to the Society on 22nd March, 1998.5 pages or more51G A C Binnie 
MoncreiffLowland Scots in PrussiaAbsorbing account of Scots mainly in Danzig and Konigsberg from 15th to 17th centuries. A lot of names recorded.5 pages or more45G.M.S.Lauder-Frost 
MoneyGranny's Bawbees and other CoinsAn account of the currency of Scotland from Roman times to 1603 explaining coins such as ryals, dollars, merks, groats, bawbees, bodles and turners.6 pages or more77Peter Munro 
MonsAfter GallipoliAfter Gallipoli was written as a sequel to "For King and Country" and the Scottish Borderers and continues the story of the 1/4th. (Border) Battalion the Kings Own Scottish Borderers.3 pages or more21Gavin Richardson 
MonsWho was Gordon Stewart of Hawick?Intriguing investigation into an adopted great uncle who died in World War I, and turned out to be a blood relative.3 pages or more65Anne Golden 
MonteathThe Monteath MausoleumAn account of the history of the Monteath Mausoleum near St Boswells and moves to conserve.4 pages or more87John D Wood/ David Freeman 
Monteath MausoleumThe Barons FollyThe Barons Folly at Lilliards Edge. Built by Sir John Rutherford of Edgerston. He was a Russian Baron. It was as a banker he first made his mark and connections with the Russian navy, he made his fortune.2 pages or more38John D. Wood 
MontgomeryDeath duty registerExtracts from the death duty registers (seen at the public record office, Chancery Lane, London). Relating to Wills proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury.3 pages or more4 
MontrealThe Descendants of James Borrowman (1744-1813)The history of the name Borrowman from Edinburgh down to Peebles and beyond, with a pedigree chart.2 pages or more17Philip R Borrowman 
MontrealBowmakers and Currys in the New WorldBorder origins of author's family, and arrivals in New York and Montreal.1 page or more13Norman J Bowmaker 
MontroseIn the hands of the TurkThe story of a collection to pay a ransom of a man who fell into the hands of a Turk. This is as told in the Register of the Privy Council for the year 1677.1 page or more21Jane Gibson 
MonumentalRecording Monumental InscriptionsHow to record inscriptions on gravestones. Method used by Highland Family History Society to compile inscriptions for genealogical reference.4 pages or more54John Durham 
Monumental inscriptionCommemorating George HendersonIn Issue 104 (Oct/2020) there was a brief report on Captain George Henderson VC DSO and Bar. Born in East Gordon (1983), he served in the Manchester Regiment, and was killed in action in Mesopotamia in 1920. Post COVID lockdowns there is now a stone memorial to him in Gordon unveiled in July 2021.less than 1 page107Editor 
Monumental InscriptionsAbbey St Bathans, Cranshaws and LongformacusA brief description of 3 neighbouring parishes and the records available.2 pages or more73 
Monumental InscriptionsBunkle and Preston Monumental InscriptionsSome background on the CD of Bunkle and Preston Monumental Inscriptions, published by the Society.1 page or more90 
Monumental InscriptionsColdingham Monumental InscriptionsA report of the Society's publication on CD. of the Monumental Inscriptions in Coldingham Priory with some additional information.1 page or more78Elma Fleming 
Monumental InscriptionsTranscribing the StonesNotes on the publication of the monumental inscriptions at Heatheryett, Galashiels with some notes on the history of Galashiels Parish and the first Church at Lindean burial place of the second wife of John Knox.2 pages or more84 
Monumental InscriptionsStow Monumental InscriptionsSome information on the forthcoming publication of Stow Monumental Inscriptions with reference to various documents pertaining to Stow in the National Archives of Scotland with some interesting extracts.2 pages or more83Elma Fleming 
Monumental inscriptionsA Monumental ChallengeThe history of the recording of monument inscriptions from 1989, initiated by Elspeth Ewan, and continued with Jean Fleming and Miriam Fish (mother of the author) as the Borders Family History was in its infancy. The process is described, culminating in the 3 members receiving a special Selkirk Glass paperweight presented by Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip in Thirlestane Castle in July 2009.1 page or more107Kate Fish 
Monumental inscriptionsMedieval Grave Slabs of the BordersBook review. Author: Peter F Ryder. "The Medieval Grave Slabs of the Borders". Hints on reading and interpreting medieval grave slabs and stones. 41 locations are listed, and some re-drawn to aid in interpretation.less than 1 page109Ronald Morrison 
Monumental InscriptionsNew Society Publication - EdromAn account of the publication by the Society of the Edrom Monumental Inscriptions etc. also some background on the parish and persons associated.2 pages or more91 
Monumental InscriptionsRevised and improved edition of Kelso Abbey, Old Churchyard and St Andrews Monumental InscriptionsNotes on the improved version of our Memorial Inscriptions covering Kelso Abbey, Old Churchyard Kelso and St Andrews.1 page or more76 
Monumental InscriptionsCD Review - Bowden Monumental InscriptionsReview of the content of this publication, and suggestions of other useful publications.1 page or more67Norrie McLeish 
Monumental inscriptionsBowden Memorial InscriptionsReview of Jun 2008 publication of Bowden Churchyard monumental inscriptions (318 stones). Also included war memorials, past ministers, militia lists and Hearth Tax, and a background history of the parish.less than 1 page100Ronald Morrison 
Monumental InscriptionsHeatheryett, Galashiels Monumental InscriptionsAnnouncement of publication of C.D. of Monumental Inscriptions at Heatheryett Cemetery Galashiels; also some notes on the history of St Aidan's Church Galashiels.1 page or more97 
Monumental InscriptionsStow of WedaleAn announcement of the publication of Stow Monumental Inscriptions with details of all names.2 pages or more85Ronald Morrison 
Monumental InscriptionsLyne , Megget and Manor Monumental InscriptionsSome notes on the CD of Monumental Inscriptions and other records of Lyne, Megget and Manor, published by the Society.1 page or more88 
MoodieOld LilliesleafReminiscences and photographs of life in Lilliesleaf.1 page or more92Esther Davies 
MoorGreenlaw JailList of prisoners in Greenlaw Jail in the 1851 census.1 page or more35Carol Trotter 
MoorGreenlaw JailList of prisoners in Greenlaw Jail in the 1851 census.1 page or more35Carol Trotter 
MooreFame/Infamy/Riches - a history of the Greig familyAbout the Greigs of Manchester and Oldham, originally from Ayton and Earlston.4 pages or more62Jim Greig 
MordingtonThe Chisholm Highland ConnectionThe story of the Chisholm family, their involvement in medieval wars and their move from the Borders to the Highlands.5 pages or more73Gregory Lauder-Frost 
MordingtonA walk around Foulden in the thirties and fortiesThe following article was written by Jean Greenland for her granddaughters. She lived in the Manse at Foulden and travelled mostly on foot to all the surrounding area with her parents. Very good.2 pages or more32Jean Greenland 
MordintonLauder of Edrington, the castle and early referencesThe history of the Lauder's from when they owned the Bass Rock to when they were custodians of Berwick on Tweed castle.5 pages or more41Gregory Lauder Frost 
MorebattleMore GladstonesMore history of the Gladstones covers a family from Kirk Yetholm and their emigration to Australia and New Zealand. It lists many descendants from this family.1 page or more37Warren A. Spence 
MorebattleGeorge Hope 1814-1884The story of George Hope 1814-1884 born in Morebattle who with his family emigrated to Australia, their struggles and achievements in Australia including their experiences of the 'Goldrush' and an account of their return visit to Morebattle 38 years later.4 pages or more85Alistair Hope 
MorebattleKnow your Parish--MorebattleA history of Morebattle Parish and the surrounding area.1 page or more18Elspeth Ewan 
Morebattle Know your Parish--HounamThe history of Hounam.1 page or more16 
MorebattleMorebattle St Lawrence Church Death RegisterTranscription of the death register (1848-1862) from Morebattle St Lawrence Church.2 pages or more49Transcribed by Jean Sanderson 
MorebattleSister Elizabeth TullySome notes on the book, 'A Nurse at the Front' being effectively the transcript of a Diary kept by a WW1 nurse, Sister Edith Appleton.less than 1 page97 
MorganThe Royal College of Physicians of EdinburghExtracts from a talk given by Joan Ferguson on the Royal College of Physicians from 1681 right through the years.4 pages or more39Joan Ferguson 
MorganA light-hearted tale--EpitaphsWe will never know what is written on our headstone, this article it gives you some ideas.1 page or more31Ian Abernethy 
MoritzLast Wishes; Scottish Soldiers' Wills in the First Word WarAn account of a talk by the author to the Society on soldiers' Wills and Testaments during World War 1.2 pages or more93Tristram Clarke 
MorleyHawick Baptists in the First World WarReference to a book 'Hawick Baptists in the First World War' by Roger J Owen, donated to the Society.less than 1 page91 
MormonsThe Genealogical Society of UtahThe history, and the Mormons with headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Society has grown to be the largest family history research organisation and resource in the world.2 pages or more28Mr Rogers 
MorrisDuns AssociationsA detail of different Associations and Societies in Duns with dates of incorporation.less than 1 page95 
MorrisonThe Bennets of GrubetAn old Roxburghshire family associated with Kirk Yetholm and the Gypsies and their descendants.3 pages or more29Donald Whyte 
Morrison & CoForgotten Borders Andrew Cockburn 1871- 1955Born Kelso 1871 of a Blacksmith. Second engineer on the Lusitania, he also had two terms on the Mauretania .2 pages or more29Andrew Cockburn 
Morrison & CoEmigration from the BordersEmigration opportunities available to Borderers in the late 19th century, to Australia, Canada, and the United States.2 pages or more32Marjorie Gavin 
MortclothThe Costs of Church Services in Scottish ParishesStructure of costs for church services, i.e. christenings, weddings and burials in Berwickshire and Roxburghshire between 1725 and 1832.4 pages or more53David Richardson 
MortclothDeath is for the LivingSecond part of the talk given to the Society on 15th September 2002.7 pages or more52Anne Gordon 
Mortcloth recordsColdingham mortcloth recordsThe mortcloth records are fascinating as they list every occasion when a mortcloth was hired out for a burial. This covers the Coldingham mortcloth.1 page or more28Vivienne S. Dunstan 
MortsafesHistory in the GraveyardBody snatching in the Borders and how it was fought.less than 1 page10Violet Jardine 
MoscripDeath in the Borders: 19th Century Border Murder CasesBook review. Author: Norrie McLeish. Border Murder Cases- a great deal of research has gone into this volume. Gypsies, landlords, and farm workers, and many others. are included.2 pages or more30Hugh K. Mackay 
MoscriptA Remarkable CoincidenceAnecdote of a visit to the Society's library.less than 1 page40Mike Brydon 
MoscropCousins MeetHow two cousins previously unknown to each other met through membership of the Society.less than 1 page95Esther Davies 
MossideA Rutherfurd familyNotes on the name Rutherfurd taken from the book 'Rutherfurds of that Ilk'.2 pages or more21James Selkirk 
MossileeThe Search for Robert ScottAn account of the author's search for more information on his ancestor, Robert Scott, a teacher in South Africa who died in 1892 and his success in tracing his ancestry back to Selkirkshire.2 pages or more86Robin Scott 
MossmanA Case for the CommissaryThe amount of information found on any particular family is a matter of luck but time spent will be rewarding.4 pages or more33Rosemary Bigwood 
MounseyJames Watson (Author and Historian of Jedburgh Abbey)Account of the life of James Watson, weaver, grocer, poet and writer of Jedburgh, the author's great grandfather, his descendants, and emigration to USA and Canada.10 pages or more68Rachel (Thomson) Falldien 
MounseyFrom Hawick to Kirkpatrick-Durham by way of MoscowNotes of Grieves of Kirkpatrick-Durham in Kirkcudbrightshire, who were descendants of Walter Grieve of Branxholm Park, most of whom were farmers, but also included two eminent doctors who were physicians to the Russian court in the 18th century.2 pages or more57Linda M Chapman 
Mountain CrossThe History of Mountain Cross ChurchAn account of the history of Mountain Cross Church from the secession in the 1700s in Scotland, and the impact on the West Linton parish and the adjacent Newlands parish. The ministers are listed and the transition of Mountain Cross to the Relief Church, United Presbyterian Church, United Free Church in the early 1900s, until the church passed into lay hands by sale in 1919.3 pages or more103Editor 
Mountain CrossThe Fate of Mountain Cross ChurchMountain Cross near West Linton. Was there ever a settlement or only a church? The evidence from maps suggests in 1845 there were 4 dwellings and a church, and now 8 dwellings and the Manse (Cross House)less than 1 page102Editor 
Mountain CrossThe Long Ministry of Robert RutherfordA summary of the story of Robert Rutherford longest-serving minister. First ordained at Mountaincross 10 March 1847, he was born Earshall 1817. Married to Agnes Gunion, he was renowned as being strict. He was relieved of active duties in 1891 and died 11 December 1894 to be buried in Newlands churchyard.1 page or more104Valerie Matthews 
MoysenTracing Your Family Tree May Not Always Be PleasantAccount of research into one specific family. Very detailed - a lot of research.3 pages or more42Margaret C. Lawson 
MpumalangaRemembering a Soldier from the Boer WarA tracing of the history of Arthur William Swanston of Marshall Meadows commemorated in Eyemouth churchyard, who died in 1900 in the Boer War in South Africa. Swanston House (now a hotel) was owned by James Swanston (wealthy merchant) and his wife Christian (6th daughter of John Turnbull, fish curer in Eyemouth). They also set up a home in the Canary Islands, and a home in London. John was their eldest son and married Fanny Elizabeth Nash in Kensington, and they often visited their widowed mother in Marshall Meadows. Arthur was their 3rd child, who showed athletic and military prowess and was educated at Loretto School Musselburgh, and Jesus College, Cambridge University, rowing for the university. He served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the VIth Dragoons, but was killed by a sniper's bullet in Mpumalanga, South Africa 9/Oct/1900 at 25, whilst trying to save the life of a trooper, and was buried there in a marked grave. His fiancée sent flowers every year until the 1960s; the children of a local school have taken over the ceremony and leave flowers and sing 'My bonny lies over the ocean' every year since 2000 when the story was uncovered by Ettie Bierman. He is also remembered in a memorial brass tablet in Berwick in the parish church.1 page or more105Colin Miller 
mtDNADNA Testing for Genealogists - A PrimerA description of the use of DNA testing and the strengths of the use of the Autosomal test to extend knowledge to 4th cousins registered in the system. Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) testing is briefly described, plus Y-DNA. The author has used these tests to successfully trace the birth of his great great grandparents, and uncovered links to 4 different family lines.3 pages or more103George Ferguson 
MuirWisdom lingers: Adventures of an ex-officerFrom 1908 the Territorial movement through the First World War.3 pages or more18Stanly Gordon Ayer 
MuirheadSt Hilary's School for GirlsAn account of the re-location of the school to Thirlestane Castle during World War 2less than 1 page94Ronald Morrison 
MungoA Six Year Family History InvestigationAbsorbing account of James Drummond, botanist, born at Hawthornden (near Lasswade), and Thomas Drummond (also a botanist).5 pages or more23Andrew Brown 
MungoBorder Influences on the Dark ContinentBorderers who played a part in the exploration and settlement of Africa. Mungo Park, Thomas Pringle, John Leyden.2 pages or more27Donald Whyte 
Mungo NobleWho was Little Arthur Foster? Elliots at court 1675-1682Border Reivers Court sittings in the 1600's. How Cautioners upheld the Law. Also in 5 pages in issue 30 covering the same subject.5 pages or more29Michael Robson 
Mungo ParkLetters of the Andersons of SelkirkGrateful acknowledgement to Tim Anderson of a transcript of letters of the Andersons of Selkirk, soldiers, surgeons and explorers (1804-1820) with particular reference to Mungo Park and his trip to Africa.1 page or more91 
Mungo ParkKnow your Parish: YarrowA journey down through the Yarrow valley from top to bottom1 page or more32Audrey Mitchell 
MunroRobert AinslieSome background to Robert Ainslie of Berrywell Duns, friend of Robert Burns.1 page or more96Ronald Morrison 
MunroBomber CommandAn account of a new museum dedicated to Bomber Command of World War 11 and how to trace an ancestor who served.less than 1 page95Peter Munro 
MunroExecutions don't come cheapAn account of the hanging at Fans, Earlston of Robert Scott for the murder of two companions on their returning from a fair in the Town and the costs involved in the execution.1 page or more81Ronald Morrison 
MunroSchool roll of the Hawick Academy 1857-1864Hawick Academy opened in 1857 with James A. H. Murray as its Headmaster. A list of pupils who went to the school from these dates.2 pages or more6Peter Ruthven-Murray 
murderThe Wicked TradeReview of the book 'The Wicked Trade' a genealogical crime mystery.less than 1 page97Peter Munro 
murderDeath in the BordersReview of book entitle 'Death in the Borders' by Norrie McLeish looking at different murders and unlawful killings mainly from the 19th century.less than 1 page96Ronald Morrison 
MurderBorder MurdersThis is a stroll around the Borders looking into, with some depth, the murders in the 1800s.2 pages or more32Norrie McLeish 
MurderingAn act anent murthering of childrenAct of Assembly May 26th 1762 for reading the 21st Act of Parliament of the second session of parliament of King William and Queen Mary dated July 19th 1690 about murdering of children.less than 1 page21Margaret Steele 
MurdersThe Jessie Miller storyA mystery regarding the parentage of Jessie Miller born in 1793 at Coldstream - her marriage to a Robert Scott who was later convicted for murder and questions about the number of her own family.1 page or more79Mike Bucher 
MurdersExecutions don't come cheapAn account of the hanging at Fans, Earlston of Robert Scott for the murder of two companions on their returning from a fair in the Town and the costs involved in the execution.1 page or more81Ronald Morrison 
MurdochJames Paris Lee 1831--1904 His Rifles reigned supremeBorn in Hawick, the very man who designed the Lee Enfield Rifle, emigrated to Canada, The Percussion Cap, a development by Rev Alexander Forsyth.2 pages or more3Donald Whyte 
MurdochBand of BrothersAn account of the First World War experiences of the Murdoch family, originally from Perthshire but who settled in Galashiels, their deaths and tragedies and the effect of the families back home.3 pages or more88Trevor Stewart 
MurrayBorder BeginningsThe author traces her descent from Adam Black born in Coldingham in 1732.1 page or more95Val Metcalfe 
Murray"My Great Grandfather died at sea"A ships Master from Irvine in Ayrshire. How Bill researched the history of a remarkable seaman. 'One of his best'.3 pages or more31Bill Murray 
MurrayThe Early Kyles of Castleton, ScotlandThe researching of the Kyles and their history right through from the 1745 rebellion to living in Kelso in the 21st Century.2 pages or more39John Murray and David Irvine 
MurrayThe Hawick Word BookReview of book 'The Hawick Word Book'.less than 1 page98Enid Cruickshank 
MurrayA Case for the CommissaryThe amount of information found on any particular family is a matter of luck but time spent will be rewarding.4 pages or more33Rosemary Bigwood 
MurrayBorder Influences on the Dark ContinentBorderers who played a part in the exploration and settlement of Africa. Mungo Park, Thomas Pringle, John Leyden.2 pages or more27Donald Whyte 
MurraySchool roll of the Hawick Academy 1857-1864Hawick Academy opened in 1857 with James A. H. Murray as its Headmaster. A list of pupils who went to the school from these dates.2 pages or more6Peter Ruthven-Murray 
MurrayJames Augustus Henry Murray (1837-1915)Biography of James Murray, a linguist, philologist, teacher. He was one of the founders of the Oxford English dictionary.1 page or more45Valerie Mackay 
MurrayRecords of a Noble Life - Rev Archibald William Murray 1811 to 1892Born in Jedburgh, he was a missionary to Samoa and New Guinea, afterwards living in Australia till his death.3 pages or more58Ronald Morrison 
MurrayIsabella Smith 1814-1904Account of Isabella Smith from Coldingham. Berwickshire; and her descendants.2 pages or more57Mary Newbery 
MurrayMellerstainSynopsis of a talk on "Mellerstain" given to the society on 15th October 1995. It is a very good account of the mansion and its keepers from the past to the present.3 pages or more30M. Ellis 
MurrayGalashiels Murrays in New South WalesMurrays first came to the fore in Eccles, follow them through generations. There is also a very touching letter in the article.2 pages or more10Donald Wyte 
MurraySome Purves families in Duns BerwickshireA well known Berwickshire name Purves, a family from Duns in 1634 and his heirs.2 pages or more22Mrs Evelyn Carlson 
MurrayHawick CharactersNames and dates of death of a number of the persons mentioned in the book 'Hawick Characters' by Robert Murray published in 1910.1 page or more84Peter Munro 
MurrayFlowers of the Forest: Borderers who fell at FloddenNames of the Borderers who died at the battle of Flodden, 1514.2 pages or more26Andrew Cockburn 
MurrayThe Flowers of the Forest--Borderers who fell at FloddenThe Fletcher brothers from Selkirk and were they at Flodden? Probably.1 page or more29Andrew Cockburn 
MurrayRentons in the Hutton Old Parish RegisterFor anyone with a Renton in the family this is very interesting with full name, where, and the date they were born, and more.2 pages or more10Norrie McLeish 
MurrayShillinglaw WallsShillinglaw Tower not far from Traquair it is not only a heap of stones - an interesting tale.2 pages or more38Jean Shillinglaw Ridley 
MurrayDrumlanrig School - 'The Ragged School'Engaging account of the 150 year history of Drumlanrig School, originally the 'Ragged School' serving an area known as the West End of Hawick.10 pages or more60Marjorie A. Gavin 
MurrayLangshaw Mill Decree of 1608Extract Decree relating to Langshaw Mill. The Decree is interesting for genealogists because of the very considerable number of people mentioned in it.1 page or more59Gregory Lauder-Frost 
MurrayA Lad o' Pairts- George Watson (1876 -1950)An account of the life of George Watson (1876-1950) born in Jedburgh, linguist and etymologist who worked on the Oxford New English Dictionary before emigrating to the United States.2 pages or more88Norrie McLeish 
MurrayDeath duty registerExtracts from the death duty registers (seen at the public record office, Chancery Lane, London). Relating to Wills proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury.3 pages or more4 
MurrayThe Flowers of the ForestBorders who fell at Flodden A list of nobility who fell in the battle The rank and file fell with no records.2 pages or more26Andrew Cockburn 
MurrayHeatheryettFurther notes on the C.D. containing a transcript of the Monumental Inscriptions in Heatheryett Cemetery and a note of the most common surnames.less than 1 page98 
MurrayA House UnitedHow a house (Heatherlieburn, Selkirk) built by Richard Leitch in 1862 came to unite two distant Hepburn relatives who had no idea of each other’s existence.3 pages or more61Celia Baylis and Barbara Nichol 
MurrayRentons in the Hutton Old Parish RegisterList of Entries.2 pages or more13Norrie McLeish 
MurrayJedburgh Border Games, 1919Cannon-fire at 6am signalled the start of the Games. Has notes of winners of various events.1 page or more63John Murray 
MurrayCoercion or Consensus? The Government of a Border Burgh in the Sixteenth centuryThe burgh of Selkirk, their trades, who controlled them. The baillies sergeants and how they came into being. Continued from issue 25.4 pages or more26Peter Symms 
MusgraveHawick Baptists in the First World WarReference to a book 'Hawick Baptists in the First World War' by Roger J Owen, donated to the Society.less than 1 page91 
Music HallA Young Hawick Entertainer - Charles StaintonThe life of Charles Stainton who first appears in the Hawick Criminal Records aged 9 in 1903 but who went on to become a music hall artist with the Sutcliffe Troupe.3 pages or more87Elma Fleming 
MustardsKelso's Ragged schoolCase histories and fate of children in the 1800s who went to a Ragged School. These three names from the excellent book that Audrey has written will make you want to purchase this book.2 pages or more9Audrey Mitchell 
MylesHawick Baptists in the First World WarReference to a book 'Hawick Baptists in the First World War' by Roger J Owen, donated to the Society.less than 1 page91 
mysteryThe Wicked TradeReview of the book 'The Wicked Trade' a genealogical crime mystery.less than 1 page97Peter Munro 
N. RobertsonFairbairnA modern day manipulator who could be better than a Doctor for pains. Got Rugby players who got hurt at the weekend and she would fix them up.2 pages or more36kind permission of Kelso Museum 
NaesmithsPeeblesshire Families and ClansThe history of a few Peeblesshire families, Tweedies, Naesmiths, Gledstanes, Veitches, and others. Some very interesting stories come from this chapter.3 pages or more33Malcolm Archibald 
NaismythJoseph Stephenson of Longyester, Riddle Lodge and SoonhopeThe writer recalls his ancestor, Joseph Stephenson and looks at an unfortunate arrangement he entered into under the influence of alcohol.3 pages or more99Harry D Watson 
NantesA forgotten village-Huguenot refugees at PolwarthThe story of the Huguenot refugees who landed at Berwick on Tweed and travelling inland alighted on this secluded spot to settle there, is known, perhaps only by their descendants.3 pages or more6Colin Wood 
NapierColonel Walter Scott of HartwoodburnContinuation of the article in magazine 91 looking at the life of George Walter Scott of Hartwoodburn, Selkirkshire2 pages or more92Vincent Tickner 
Napoleonic prisonersNapoleonic GrapesReport on an offer to donate to the Society a bunch of wooden grapes, hand carved by a prisoner of war in Napoleonic times, which hung for many years on the door of a Coaching Inn at Whiteburn.less than 1 page99Ronald Morrison 
Napoleonic WarFollow the DrumThe author, who has been researching the lives of wives of officers during the Napoleonic Wars, recounts the hardships many of them endured and appeals for further information.1 page or more99David Clammer 
Napoleonic WarsAn Opaque GlassAbout William Glass (or Glasgow), who had become the first governor of the South Atlantic Island of Tristan da Cunha, honoured by the Friends of Kelso Museum in 1996.2 pages or more60Audrey Mitchell 
Napoleonic WarsWaterloo and BeyondSome notes by the author on his attempt to find gravestones and memorials to those who died in the Napoleonic Wars.less than 1 page88Kenneth McLean 
Napoleonic WarsBerwickshire Fencible CavalryDetails of discharge records of the Berwickshire Cavalry during the Napoleonic Wars. Following the Napoleonic Wars (1814-1835) which may be of interest to those researching their ancestors. An interesting mix of Bordermen and those from south of the Border. These records are from the National Archives at Kew.1 page or more84 
Napoleonic WarsHelen Home of BroomhouseNotification that copies of the letters from James Home of Broomhouse, captain of marines with the Mediterranean fleet during the Napoleonic Wars written to his sister Helen have been donated to the Society.less than 1 page91 
National ArchivesBerwickshire Fencible CavalryDetails of discharge records of the Berwickshire Cavalry during the Napoleonic Wars. Following the Napoleonic Wars (1814-1835) which may be of interest to those researching their ancestors. An interesting mix of Bordermen and those from south of the Border. These records are from the National Archives at Kew.1 page or more84 
National Archives of ScotlandStow Monumental InscriptionsSome information on the forthcoming publication of Stow Monumental Inscriptions with reference to various documents pertaining to Stow in the National Archives of Scotland with some interesting extracts.2 pages or more83Elma Fleming 
National HealthNational Health Service - 70th. Anniversary ExhibitionNotes on a display mounted by the Society to mark the 70th. anniversary of the foundation of the National Health Service.less than 1 page97 
National Library of ScotlandMaps as historical sourcesA history of map making in Scotland and some indication as to what maps are available within the National Library of Scotland.3 pages or more76Laragh Quinney 
National Map LibraryNational Map Library of ScotlandSome details of map accessibility of the website of the National Map Library of Scotland.less than 1 page78 
National Trust for ScotlandArchives at Robert Smail’s Printing WorksA brief history of the famous Robert Smail’s Printing Works at Innerleithen which was started in 1866, and about their wonderful archives.2 pages or more67David Rudram 
NaughleyThe Reverence Alexander NaughleyA very interesting account of a Parish Clergyman from Stow to Threlkeld and his life story.2 pages or more31Eddie Wren 
NeedlehallJohn White and Margaret BrownA summary of research into John "Jock" White and Margaret "Maggie" Brown born in Scotland, but lived in Hyde Park Massachusetts. Census records revealed John's father (John White Senior) was born at Needlehall, Galashiels, May 1852, near the Needle Ha' ford across the Tweed. Jock was brought up in Galashiels (Low Buckholmside per the 1861 census) and Maggie married in Innerleithen - both were power loom weavers. They, and 2 sons, and John Senior emigrated to the USA July 1884. Maggie's father was William Brown (born Yarrow 1827) and Jane Anderson (1816), with previous generations hailing from Peebles and Innerleithen.2 pages or more105Jane Stephenson 
NeedpathThe Gladstones: A studyThis is a brief outline of the Gladstone family here in the Borders and as far away as Edinburgh, and Norwich.3 pages or more35G.M.S. Lauder-Frost 
Neidpath CastleLinks with old Peebles FamiliesA investigating search into old Peebles families.2 pages or more12Rena Stewart 
Neidpath CastleKnow your parish -PeeblesArms of the Burgh Charters. Families. Fairs, Transport A good history of the town and tale or two.3 pages or more26Jean Moffat 
NeilGravestone PhotosA note on a facility provided by the Society to photograph individual gravestones, a report on one such request for a photograph of a stone to the Rev. Gilmour Neil in Drumelzier and a note on his experiences in World War 1 and how he sought to find " a little Parish, a thousand miles from anywhere".1 page or more81Ronald Morrison 
NenthornKelso Mail August 30th. 1824Transcription of an ancient gravestone dug up at Nenthorn to one Alexander Stensone who died 1606.1 page or more78 
NenthornOld UncleBrief biopic about Alexander Virtue, sometime schoolmaster at Nenthorn.less than 1 page20Margery V. Turnbull 
NenthornJoannes WyllieBook review. Author: John F Messner. "A Scottish Blockade Runner in the America Civil War". It is the story of Joannes (John) Wyllie born Nenthorn 1834 son of Alexander Wyllie (gardener at Newton Don) who came to the Borders in early 1820s and married Janet Smith. The family returned to Fife before 1830. Joannes was a school teacher at 17 and went to St Andrews University and became a headmaster, but ran away to sea to become first mate. The American Civil War starting 1861 lead to him being one of the sailors prepared to run the blockade and build up his fortune. He retired to be a farmer in Fife.1 page or more107Ronald Morrison 
NenthornKelso Mail ExtractsSix birth announcements published in the newspaper in 1803 and 1804.1 page or more73Marjorie Gavin 
NesbitThe Bennets of GrubetAn old Roxburghshire family associated with Kirk Yetholm and the Gypsies and their descendants.3 pages or more29Donald Whyte 
Nesbit boat houseThistle and ShamrockA very well researched article on family history covering Rutherford, Brown, Atkin, and more. The Irish connection would make it very difficult.2 pages or more9John L. Alton 
NessBerwick-upon-Tweed Twixt Thistle and Rose-A Family Historian's NightmareLocations and types of marriages in and on the Border. Types of sources, also Parish Registers for 18th and 19th century.2 pages or more33Linda Bankier 
Nether HorsbrughInnerleithen Poll Tax Roll, 1694An Innerleithen Poll Tax Roll, 1694; transcribed by John Ballantyne. Lots of people, their occupations, the rent values of their lands, and poll taxes due. A very useful and interesting document.7 pages or more43John Ballantyne 
Netherby HallAn Elephantine trip to St Mary's LochGeorge Reavly in his history of Galashiels notes that fifty years ago not a gig could be got to hire. One of the largest trips that ever left Galashiels propelled by horse power. On the trip to St Marys Loch.2 pages or more22K. McRae 
NetherbyresMemories of AytonMrs Patricia Payne was so interested in the articles on 'The Ayton Bard' that she felt the need to record some of her memories of Ayton before all was forgotten.less than 1 page18Patricia Payne 
NetherlandsWho is related to Johne Blair of Cockburnspath, baptised 10th of July 1642?A request for help to confirm that Johne Blair served in the Netherlands(Gorinchem) in 1758 in the Scots Brigade.1 page or more108Rudolph de Blij 
NetherlandsJohne Blair of CockburnspathFurther to a request for information on Johne Blair of Cockburnspath in Issue 108, the author has found a book with a mention of Johne, showing a lively trade with the Netherlands in the past (evidenced by the use of red roof tiles. Also a Blair living in Dunbar is happy to do a DNA test. "Cockburnspath: A History of a People and a Place", by Sally Smith.less than 1 page110Rudolf de Blij 
New BrunswickMigration From Glendale To New Brunswick, CanadaAccount of the families who migrated from Berwick-upon-Tweed to New Brunswick, Canada, and the hazards they faced. Includes a list of families with Glendale or Border origins were granted land.4 pages or more66Ian Herbert 
New BrunswickKennington/Cowe Family History. Part 2 - Emigration to New Brunswick 1837 - James Cowe & Isabella DonaldsonDetails of the lives of further branches of the Cowe family including one that emigrated to New Brunswick.6 pages or more71Fred Kennington 
New GuineaRecords of a Noble Life - Rev Archibald William Murray 1811 to 1892Born in Jedburgh, he was a missionary to Samoa and New Guinea, afterwards living in Australia till his death.3 pages or more58Ronald Morrison 
New YorkBowmakers and Currys in the New WorldBorder origins of author's family, and arrivals in New York and Montreal.1 page or more13Norman J Bowmaker 
New YorkJames the ClockAn account of the sourcing and transportation of a James Gowans (1800-1886) clock to Australia by the Ball family. James Gowans was the 3rd great grandson of the authors husband. James Gowans worked in East Linton, working in his shop in Galashiels 47 High Street from the 1840s to 1890s. His son John was a prize winning chronometer maker and jeweller in New York; his son James was a watch and clock maker in Hawick; his son William became a doctor.1 page or more105Jill Ball 
New YorkThe Boston Family of GattonsideA tale of hand loom weavers from Gattonside who decided to visit a sister in Canada. How they eventually decided to emigrate over to Canada and they walked from New York to Upper Canada. Most of the family are buried in Melrose Church Yard.2 pages or more39M.C.Lawson 
New YorkCadwallader ColdenSome notes on the life of Cawallader Colden, born in Duns who went on to become the last Colonial Governor of New York State and whose image was burnt in effigy by the mob.1 page or more78Ronald Morrison 
New Yorkm Roxburghshire to Delaware County: The 19th Century Miller Letters - Part 1Account of letters written between 1818 and 1864 from Scotland to David Miller (1795-1883), and his wives, and relatives. David Miller was the son of Thomas Miller, a beadle of Roberton Kirk.4 pages or more64John W. Hoy 
New YorkBowmakers and Currys in the new worldThe history of the Bowmakers and Currys before and after they emigrated to the New World.1 page or more10Norman Bowmaker 
New ZealandThe Power of the Family History CommunityAn account of a successful attempt to return war medals belonging to an Andrew Colville born in Galashiels to his family (now in New Zealand).2 pages or more90 
New ZealandTwo Stories of 19th Century Emigration to Australia and New Zealand - The Haliburtons of SproustonOrigins of the Haliburtons; William who had 12 children and their emigration to New Zealand.less than 1 page12D.N. Haliburton 
New ZealandNew Zealand Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - 1861-1896Births and marriages, 1861-1896, in New Zealand of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.2 pages or more56Marjorie Gavin 
New ZealandNew Zealand Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Deaths 1860-1900Deaths 1860-1900, in New Zealand of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.2 pages or more57Marjorie Gavin 
New ZealandTwo stories of 19th century emigration to Australia and New ZealandTwo stories from the 19th century of emigration to the New World; Andrew Rutherford and his family.less than 1 page12Elsie Ahrens 
New ZealandThe Adamant McIntoshesAn account of the memorable and delayed journey of the barque "Adamant" from Gravesend, Kent to New Zealand in July 1875. Travellers included Thomas Sinclair McIntosh (1821-99 - Dunkeld, Perthshire, but possibly Lilliesleaf), who married Mary Murray (1821-1909) in Langholm, and had their 10 children in Denholm, several of which also sailed to New Zealand. Some children remained in the Borders, and in turn had children - they are listed as living in Galashiels, Southdean, Lindean, Eckford, with children. Henry Ker (joiner 24) and wife Janet of Roxburghshire also travelled on the Adamant in 1875, after their marriage in Glasgow a month earlier.2 pages or more109Editor 
New ZealandInnerleithen's All-BlackAn account by the author of how researching her Dickson line from Innerleithen, she traced an unknown descendant who had emigrated to New Zealand and played rugby for the 'All Blacks'.1 page or more84Esther Davies 
NewbieThe Chisholms: Highland Names in the Borders?This is not just about the Chisholms, it delves into place names in the Borders, why they changed their names and the Highland connections.4 pages or more28Michael Robson 
NewcastletonAfter GallipoliAfter Gallipoli was written as a sequel to "For King and Country" and the Scottish Borderers and continues the story of the 1/4th. (Border) Battalion the Kings Own Scottish Borderers.3 pages or more21Gavin Richardson 
NewcastletonThe Lillico Family - Chain Migrants to Gloucester Township, OntarioThe story of a family that emigrated from Roxburghshire to Ontario8 pages or more70Eleanor Lillico 
NewcastletonSidelines on the Borders RailwayNowadays, the only railway line in the Borders is the main east coast line in Berwickshire. Lady Gibson has discovered, however, that the history of the railways has plenty of interest for family historians.1 page or more11Jane Gibson 
NewfoundlandRev. John Baird, 1799-1861 - Friend of the GypsiesJohn Baird was Minister at Kirk Yetholm. He was responsible for the new bridge , rebuilding the Kirk and School. He also educated the Gypsies and brought them into the community. was a founder member of the Berwickshire Naturalists Club.4 pages or more26Donald Whyte 
NewlandsTwo stories of 19th century emigration to Australia and New ZealandTwo stories from the 19th century of emigration to the New World; Andrew Rutherford and his family.less than 1 page12Elsie Ahrens 
NewlandsNewlands Communion TokensBased on information from George Ainslie. A description and photographs of communion tokens from his collection from United Presbyterian Churches, Newlands parish.1 page or more104Editor 
Newspaper ArchivesNewspaper ArchivesA note on the availability of newspaper archives on line.79 
NewspapersOn-line Index to Digitalised newspapersA detail of some of the newspapers which have been digitised and are accessible on line.less than 1 page83 
NewspapersNewspaper ArchivesA note on the availability of newspaper archives on line.79 
NewsteadBuilding a BusinessA history of the Bunyans (Bunyies) from Melrose and Newstead from the early 1600s, originally masons from France, but moving into butcher shops, and prominence in the Melrose Town Council by George Bunyan (Bunyie - the authors' great great grandfather, and Provost of Melrose).2 pages or more111Stephen Bunyan 
NewsteadA Letter From AmericaA transcript of a letter sent to Robert Hart, Thomas Vair and John Cochran of Newstead near Melrose that arrived March 1800, dated Dec 1799, and sent by "Robt Bunyie" (with a postscript and notes by Thomas Main) from Vineyard Hills, America. Robert describes setting up a weaving business, and developing cooper skills. He describes how plentiful crops and livestock are, including sugar, saying how good life is there compared to "Old Scotland". The transcript is followed by an account by the author of communication at the time, and the discovery of the letter in 1970 in the bureau in the Auld Hoose in Newstead occupied by Mag Nisbet. The author considers Robert Bunyie to be his ancestor, born to William Bunyie and Janet Mein October 1783, meaning Robert was 16 at the time of writing.2 pages or more110Stephen Bunyan 
NewsteadMelrose: Past and PresentA story of Melrose from 3000 years B.C. to the Greenyards in 1992.2 pages or more22Mr. T Little 
NewsteadThe adventures of Ronald Toops in the BordersThe author tells of a visit to the Borders and how he obtained much information on his family.4 pages or more99Ronald Toops 
NewtonEscape from DingletonSome of the inmates of Dingleton Asylum, Melrose tried to escape. A few entries from the Register of escapes are listed here.3 pages or more74Peter Munro 
NewtonExtracts from the Register of the Privy Council of ScotlandExtract from the Register of the Privy Council of Scotland by David Masson.less than 1 page97Gregory Lauder-Frost 
Newton DonFrom Kelso to Toulouse - the Extraordinary Story of the Mather FamilyA summary of the story of the Mather family triggered by William (Guillaume) Mather (1754-1844), a metal worker born in Newton Don, who went to Toulouse to found cannon foundries to supply the French army. His father, Andrew, was born in Kelso in 1718, and his father George, who had 4 children. Andrew married Isobel, to have 4 children - Christian (a girl) born in Rutherford (1749), John, then Andrew, and finally Isobel Mather (1764). William learnt his trade in Paisley and moved to France, marrying twice (Anne Pellisier) and later Marie Elizabeth Mazars de Mazarin, having two children (Adolphe and Josephine), and was instrumental in establishing a successful foundry at Sainte Claire on the banks of the Garonnette. By the late 1800s the foundry had declined and was sold after William's death.3 pages or more103Fraser Sim 
Newton DonJoannes WyllieBook review. Author: John F Messner. "A Scottish Blockade Runner in the America Civil War". It is the story of Joannes (John) Wyllie born Nenthorn 1834 son of Alexander Wyllie (gardener at Newton Don) who came to the Borders in early 1820s and married Janet Smith. The family returned to Fife before 1830. Joannes was a school teacher at 17 and went to St Andrews University and became a headmaster, but ran away to sea to become first mate. The American Civil War starting 1861 lead to him being one of the sailors prepared to run the blockade and build up his fortune. He retired to be a farmer in Fife.1 page or more107Ronald Morrison 
Newton StewartFrom Coldstream to CanadaThe Galbraith history from Coldstream to Toronto University. A comprehensive account of the Galbraiths.3 pages or more26James Burns 
Newtown St BoswellsThomas Alan Charters ScottA partial story put together based on a collection of documents bought at auction in 2018. Thomas Alan Charters Scott born Galashiels 10/Jun/1925. Father Thomas Allan Charters Scott (1898-1938); mother Mary Anderson (1900-1980) woollen reeler - her parents William Anderson (goods porter) and Mary Phillips. Thomas served an apprenticeship as an engineer, fitter and turner at Burnside Iron Works, Galashiels from 1941, and served in the RAF as an Aircraftsman 1st Class from 1945 to 1948. He returned to Scotland, but then joined the Merchant Navy as 3rd Engineer until 1955. In 1956 he moved back to Galashiels, living at Magdala Terrace, but left his employment after 15 months, to possibly spend time mining in Rhodesia, later returning to marry Margaret Anne Brownlee and purchase another property in Magdala Terrace. Further work has been performed in trying to trace the Brownlee family in Newton St Boswells, Bonjedward, Greenlaw, Huntlywood. Also, efforts to trace back Thomas senior from Newtown St Boswells, through Selkirk and Galashiels. There are many more recent photos in what is thought to be a Royal Marines uniform. Contributions welcome.3 pages or more105Editor 
Newtown St BoswellsA View of Newtown St Boswells 1840-1920A review of the book 'Newtown St Boswells 1840 to 1920' by J.D. Smith.1 page or more85Ronald Morrison 
NicholA House UnitedHow a house (Heatherlieburn, Selkirk) built by Richard Leitch in 1862 came to unite two distant Hepburn relatives who had no idea of each other’s existence.3 pages or more61Celia Baylis and Barbara Nichol 
NicholA Teri Forever- My Rich Border HeritageNostalgia about Hawick, and the revelation that some of her ancestors came from southern England, she has researched back to 500AD on her direct paternal line and from 1699 on other lines.3 pages or more66Anne Golden 
NicholThe poor, crime and punishment, and the power of the Kirk in the Borders, 17th and 18th CenturiesWhen paupers died, the contents of their houses were sold by public group. This is an account of one sale and the strength of the Kirk.2 pages or more31M. C. Lawson 
NicholInheritances and Family HistoryA short article on the inheritance of a pair of silver sugar tongs which had originally belonged to Walter Laing Wilson and his wife Janet Nichol of Ancrum.less than 1 page78Anne Golden 
NicholCeltic v Pick of the BordersAn account of a football match between Glasgow Celtic and 'Pick of the Borders' in 1906.1 page or more88Kenny McLean 
NicolThe Dimma and Dickson Families of the Borders Region, ScotlandThe Dimma family from Eckford, who they married, and where they settled in Ontario. This is a well researched article into a old Border family.2 pages or more37Thomas Dimma Minster 
NicolThe Lillico Family - Chain Migrants to Gloucester Township, OntarioThe story of a family that emigrated from Roxburghshire to Ontario8 pages or more70Eleanor Lillico 
NicolLady Helen Hall of DunglassA review of the book 'Lady Helen Hall of Dunglass'; by Sally Wilson.2 pages or more86Editor 
NicolJoseph Stephenson of Longyester, Riddle Lodge and SoonhopeThe writer recalls his ancestor, Joseph Stephenson and looks at an unfortunate arrangement he entered into under the influence of alcohol.3 pages or more99Harry D Watson 
NicolThe Welsh Family from GalashielsAn account of the lives of the Welsh (Welch) family from Galashiels, their emigration to South Africa and the problems which befell them.4 pages or more99Malcolm Tait 
NicollStoddartMargaret Stoddart, born 1831, and her very interesting history. From stot-herd, one who tended cattle 1376. Earliest mention in Douglas Barony of Buittle.2 pages or more38Audrey Mitchell 
Nine Stane RigHermitage - Grim Guardian of the Borders-The history of Hermitage Castle and its inhabitants from 1207 right through. Continued in issue 11.2 pages or more10Norrie McLeish 
Nine Stane RigHermitage - Grim Guardian of the BordersHistory of Hermitage castle and its occupants. Continued in issue 14.2 pages or more13Norrie McLeish 
NisbetLowland Scots in PrussiaAbsorbing account of Scots mainly in Danzig and Konigsberg from 15th to 17th centuries. A lot of names recorded.5 pages or more45G.M.S.Lauder-Frost 
NisbetThe Aytons of AytonThe parish of Ayton from the Norman family De Vesci who changed their name to Ayton to a history of the village.2 pages or more17James Eaton 
NixsonBorder Treaties of AssuranceText from the Hamilton papers on the Treaties signed by the Border Barons with the English in 1544 . Followed by a list of the Border Clans in 1597 in the East March.5 pages or more1W.H. Oliver 
NorhamMennims of NorhamThe history of Norham, its castle, and how it got its name.3 pages or more25A.M.Mennim 
NorhamPiper Laidlaw MemorialNotes on a ceremony to mark the 100th. Anniversary of the events during the Battle of Loos leading to the awarding of the Victoria Cross to Piper Daniel Laidlaw.less than 1 page89 
North Berwick ChurchyardScottish Covenanter Memorials AssociationNote on the renovation by the Scottish Covenanter Memorials Association of stone in North Berwick Churchyard to the Rev John Blackadder and his Borders connections.less than 1 page77Ronald Morrison 
North British RailwayAnother Borderer at BalaclavaComment about James Hunter, one of the participants in the Heavy Brigade who had the task of breaking through Russian lines at Balaclava, in respect of the talk given by Will Murray and Trevor Swan entitled a “Coldstream lad at the Charge” in issue No.58.1 page or more60Colin Miller 
North NorthumberlandColdstream History SocietyA note on a project recently undertaken by the Society including the transcription of the graveyard at Lennel Cemetery, Coldstream and also a project to record detailed genealogical information of all names appearing on War Memorials in Berwickshire and North Northumberland.less than 1 page79 
North West PassageThe Fairholme Memorial (Holy Trinity Churchyard, Melrose)An article on the memorial in Holy Trinity Churchyard, Melrose to James Walter Fairholme, R.N. who perished with the Franklin expedition of 1845 to discover the North West Passage and an account of the expedition itself.89John Wood 
NorthumberlandHarvey Settlers ReunionThis was the evening address to the reunion, about why they were in the Borders and Northumberland, and about the author's Australian cousins.3 pages or more66Ian Herbert 
NorthumberlandWilliam Lewins 1785-1848Account of William Lewins' life.1 page or more65Mary Newbery 
NorthumberlandThe Bradford Family SearchA tale of family that moved from Northumberland to Berwickshire. All were farm servants some labourers some farm stewards. There are irregular marriages, name changes and a possible pioneering birth using chloroform.6 pages or more72Bill Bradford 
NorthumberlandThe Alternative RelationshipThe Alternative Relationship and how it can be used. Also an interesting research into the Cavers and Cammond families.3 pages or more4Mrs H. Crammond 
NorthumberlandPresbyterian Migration into NorthumberlandThis article, reprinted by permission of Northumberland and Durham FHS, is a list of persons in communion rolls, who had moved from the Scottish Borders.1 page or more20Don Mason 
NorthumberlandJames Ferguson Schoolmaster, 1814-1894How the memory of a clock led the author to research this ancestor.less than 1 page32J Ferguson 
Nova ScotiaRecording the Jardines - A one-name study17 years of research of the Jardine Clan Society. A history of the Clan and the worldwide story of the Jardines.4 pages or more27Violet Jardine 
NunlandsMentions of the Ramsays of Foulden familyAn account of the history of the Ramsays of Foulden in Berwickshire from the 13th century2 pages or more92Gregory Lauder-Frost 
NuriootpaWilliam Coulthard: Emigrant to South AustraliaCaptain A. J. Coultherd has sent a moving account of an intrepid explorer who moved to Australia in 1836.less than 1 page7Alfred J. Coultherd 
ObituaryObituary: Anne TurnbullA brief obituary to Anne Turnbull a member of the Society since 2001.less than 1 page109Ronald Morrison 
ObituaryAlan TurnbullA brief obituary to Alan Turnbull a member of the Society since 2005.less than 1 page110Ronald Morrison 
ObituaryJohn Raymond MurrayAn obituary for John Murray (1937-2021) a long-standing member of the Borders Family History Society.less than 1 page108Davina Smart 
ObituaryDeath of Mr Alexander Jeffrey, SolicitorObituary that originally appeared in the Jedburgh Gazette and Border Courier in 1874. Alexander Jeffrey was a well-known Jedburgh antiquarian and historian.2 pages or more62 
ObituaryMrs Euphemia VoyObituary of Euphemia Voy, first wife of William Voy, who died at Coldstream on 24th March 1891.1 page or more23Benjamin Moody 
OeongusBorder Tales and Trails, The Clan TurnbullReview of book 'Border Tales and Trails, the Clan Turnbull' by Kenneth Turnbull.1 page or more98Ronald Morrison 
OgilvieWill H. Ogilvie - A Border PoetBrief notes on Will Ogilvie and the cairn to him.1 page or more23 
Old ChurchyardRevised and improved edition of Kelso Abbey, Old Churchyard and St Andrews Monumental InscriptionsNotes on the improved version of our Memorial Inscriptions covering Kelso Abbey, Old Churchyard Kelso and St Andrews.1 page or more76 
Old MortalityRobert Paterson - Old MortalityAn account of the life of Robert Paterson, on whom Sir Walter Scott based the character Old Mortality.1 page or more93Ronald Morrison 
OldhamFame/Infamy/Riches - a history of the Greig familyAbout the Greigs of Manchester and Oldham, originally from Ayton and Earlston.4 pages or more62Jim Greig 
OldhamPrison Record TranscriptionAn account of the prison record of one, Matthew Oldham.less than 1 page92 
OliverFrom the Scottish Borders to South AustraliaAn account of the lives of William Oliver his wife Elizabeth Turnbull who were married at Jedburgh in1833 who emigrated to South Australia, their family and subsequent life, Contains much genealogy and notes on the Oliver DNA project.5 pages or more78Ruth Oliver 
OliverMore Extracts from the Kelso Mail 1804Miscellaneous Extracts from the Kelso Mail of 1804.87 
OliverBorder Treaties of AssuranceText from the Hamilton papers on the Treaties signed by the Border Barons with the English in 1544 . Followed by a list of the Border Clans in 1597 in the East March.5 pages or more1W.H. Oliver 
OliverReminiscences of Childhood by a Matron of 78Narrative written by the author's great grandfather's sister about their emigration from Scotland to New York in 1829. Continued in issue 42.5 pages or more41Jim Wilson 
OliverBirthplace EdnamAn account of some of the famous people born in the Parish of Ednam.2 pages or more87 
OliverThe Turnbulls of Minto Cleuchead, Burnfoot and East MiddleFrom Hawick to Australia Extracts from a book of more than three hundred pages .3 pages or more26Mrs Robyn Crossle 
OliverFamily History in "The Gladstaines Bible"This is the very old history of the Gladstains in the Hawick area in and around 1645 through to 1850 . Few families can go back that far with as much confidence in the manuscript as this one.3 pages or more27Michael Robson 
OliverA Sassenach Searches for his Scottish AncestryHow the family name may have originated. Possible connections with Kelso. The Reiver Connections An interesting historical tale.5 pages or more39George Heaviside 
OliverNotes on the Ancestry of the Ettrick ShepherdJames Hogg (1770-1835) where he and his ancestors lived in the Borders, also who they married.2 pages or more18Donald Wyte 
OliverNostalgic MemoriesSandra Devlin of Queensland sent a copy of a letter written in Langholm in 1934 by T. Ritchie to his cousin, Dr. T. Oliver. An abridged version is printed in this volume.2 pages or more33Sandra Devlin 
OliverWalking in the Footsteps of our Oliver AncestorsThe author traces her Oliver ancestors with particular reference to Dr. George Oliver (1762-1867).1 page or more95Liz Oliver 
OliverThe Olivers of Jed ValleyA History of the Olivers of the Jed Valley tracing their history from the earliest of times with reference to some of the more famous and infamous.6 pages or more85Norrie McLeish 
OliverSelkirk Migrants 1850--1865A list of emigrants from Selkirk to various parts home and abroad, from the diary of the minister of Selkirk Parish Kirk.2 pages or more9Alison Scott 
OliverThe Muster-Roll of the Jedburgh Company of Volunteers of 1804List of men from Sergeants, Corporals, and Privates, it also gives you their trade at the time. Total of men 108.2 pages or more3Sandra Duncan 
OliverLast Wishes; Scottish Soldiers' Wills in the First Word WarAn account of a talk by the author to the Society on soldiers' Wills and Testaments during World War 1.2 pages or more93Tristram Clarke 
OntarioOntario Genealogical Society summer campWhere to research in Ontario for your Canadian cousins.2 pages or more37D. C. Jeffrey 
OntarioThe Lillico Family - Chain Migrants to Gloucester Township, OntarioThe story of a family that emigrated from Roxburghshire to Ontario8 pages or more70Eleanor Lillico 
OntarioAt The BeginningA tale of one mans delve into family history from the U.K. to Canada and beyond.2 pages or more1Peter Elliot 
OntarioOne line of Descent from John Simpson and Elizabeth SandersonA targeted tracing of the family of Kenneth Alan Simpson, of Vermont, USA. Kenneth was 5th generation of the Simpsons, starting with John Simpson (b. about 1775), married (about 1795) to Elizabeth Anderson - all 8 of their children were born in Galashiels. The article traces the generations mentioning Hawick, Earlston, Barnard Castle in connection with William Simpson (3rd generation) who emigrated with his family to Ontario, Canada, and died in Vermont USA. The account takes the tree to the 6th generation - Kenneth Alan Simpson Steeter and Roberta Nelson and 2 children who died in 1948 and 1955.3 pages or more106James Alan Steeter 
OntarioBrave BorderlandConnections between the Borders and the Canadian state of Ontario, some poetry, and 2 buses.3 pages or more63Fred Kennington 
Oral HistoryNapoleonic GrapesReport on an offer to donate to the Society a bunch of wooden grapes, hand carved by a prisoner of war in Napoleonic times, which hung for many years on the door of a Coaching Inn at Whiteburn.less than 1 page99Ronald Morrison 
OrdKelso Mail ExtractsSix birth announcements published in the newspaper in 1803 and 1804.1 page or more73Marjorie Gavin 
OrdMore Extracts from the Kelso Mail 1804Some birth extracts from the Kelso Mail in 1804.1 page or more85 
OrdThe People of the LammermuirsDetailed history of the Lammermuirs from Celtic times to the 19th century.5 pages or more23Norrie McLeish 
OrdeExtracts from "The Border Magazine" January 1832A List of names and ages from births, marriages, and deaths in and around Berwick on Tweed.1 page or more35Mrs O. Wilson-Croome 
OrmistaneWill of Gibbie Hatley of Gattonside 1547Details of an interesting legacy to the Edinburgh Hangman.less than 1 page74 
OrmistonOrmistons and Renwicks - Two Melrose FamiliesAn investigation into the origins of the business Ormiston and Renwick, seedsman/garden shop, in Melrose High Street. Starting with John Renwick (b. Makertstoun 1839, and his wife Wilhelmina Wilton 1846 and 5 children). 2 later children, one of which included the name Ormiston (the couple had a boarder Charles Ormiston d.1882, son of Archibald Ormiston 1815-1866, son of Walter Ormiston (b. 1750) and Agnes Brown d. 1846. The account goes on to describe more detail about the success of Charles and his legacy left to the Renwicks and to Melrose (Ormiston Institute). The business passed to George Henderson. The author's family (Bunyan) took over Rosebank from the Renwicks, and later acquired the Ship Inn (Alexander Bunyan) in 1921. John Renwick was a 2nd Lieutenant in the KOSB in WW1, returning to join his mother in Hawick.3 pages or more109Stephen Bunyan 
OrmistonStobs CampArticle on Lt. Col. Hon. Sir Richard Waldie-Griffith and particularly his connection with Stobs Camp, Hawick.1 page or more98Michael Chandler 
OrmistonInnerleithen Poll Tax Roll, 1694An Innerleithen Poll Tax Roll, 1694; transcribed by John Ballantyne. Lots of people, their occupations, the rent values of their lands, and poll taxes due. A very useful and interesting document.7 pages or more43John Ballantyne 
OrmistonCeltic v Pick of the BordersAn account of a football match between Glasgow Celtic and 'Pick of the Borders' in 1906.1 page or more88Kenny McLean 
Oswald SkeneDiscover New Ancestors?A brief insight into the reasons to request a DNA test to try and answer questions of family history. The family in question relates to Bill Stewart, John Skene, Oswald Skene and wife Elizabeth Penman, James Stewart and Mary Cunningham, and James Liddle and Margaret Purves.less than 1 page102Bill Stewart 
OtagoVillage life in Darnick 1845Report on an article in the Otago Witness, New Zealand on life in Darnick in 1948.less than 1 page93Ronald Morrison 
OvensPeel Hospital ExhibitionA report on the exhibition staged by the Society on the history of Peel Hospital.1 page or more88 
OvensAutobiography of John Younger, shoemaker and poetPublished in 1881, an account of the life of John Younger, 1785-1860 of Longnewton and St Boswells.3 pages or more98Mike Chandler 
Over CommonInnerleithen Poll Tax Roll, 1694An Innerleithen Poll Tax Roll, 1694; transcribed by John Ballantyne. Lots of people, their occupations, the rent values of their lands, and poll taxes due. A very useful and interesting document.7 pages or more43John Ballantyne 
Overhaugh StreetNew Premises - 52 Overhaugh StreetAn announcement of the opening of the Society's new premises.less than 1 page82 
Overhaugh StreetNew PremisesAn account of the opening of the Society's new premises at 52 Overhaugh Street, Galashiels.2 pages or more86 
Overhaugh StreetPremises ReportReport on proposed works to the Society's new premises in Overhaugh Street, Galashiels.2 pages or more83Bill Stewart 
OxfordJames Augustus Henry Murray (1837-1915)Biography of James Murray, a linguist, philologist, teacher. He was one of the founders of the Oxford English dictionary.1 page or more45Valerie Mackay 
Oxford English dictionaryJames Augustus Henry Murray (1837-1915)Biography of James Murray, a linguist, philologist, teacher. He was one of the founders of the Oxford English dictionary.1 page or more45Valerie Mackay 
OxfordshireOn John Buchan's graveAn account of a small volume by David Weekes on his search to interpret the Latin and Greek text on the grave of John Buchan in Elsfield Church, Oxfordshire.1 page or more83David Weekes 
OxtonFollowing in the Footsteps of Robert Redpath.The story of one man's journey to mine gold in Australia. There is reference to two diaries kept by other men on the voyage from Glasgow to Townsville, Queensland.3 pages or more69Irene J Redpath 
P.O.W.Stobs War MemorialSome notes on Stobs P.O.W. camp near Hawick and restoration of the War Memorial.less than 1 page98 
PaceBirthplace EdnamAn account of some of the famous people born in the Parish of Ednam.2 pages or more87 
PaeLady Helen Hall of DunglassA review of the book 'Lady Helen Hall of Dunglass'; by Sally Wilson.2 pages or more86Editor 
PaisleyA Remarkable Eskdale Family. The Pasleys of CraigThe story of Pasleys of Craig - a two part story in issues 2 and 3 covers military and personnel accounts of many Palseys, if you are connected, it must be for you.3 pages or more2R.C.Wood 
PaisleyAccidents and Disasters in Scotland in the 19th CenturyA list of major disasters in Scotland from 1801 to 1849.1 page or more29William P Cross 
PaisleyAn Unexpected HomecomingAn Englishman migrates to the Borders when Riddell House changes hands. He marries a local lass with links to Innerleithen.2 pages or more71David Rudram 
PalestineK.O.S.B. MemoriesThis is a look at the talk given by Gavin Richardson, who must be the best informed on the first world war and Gallipoli.2 pages or more25Gavin Richardson 
PalestineAfter GallipoliAfter Gallipoli was written as a sequel to "For King and Country" and the Scottish Borderers and continues the story of the 1/4th. (Border) Battalion the Kings Own Scottish Borderers.3 pages or more21Gavin Richardson 
PalmerWorld War 1 Rugby InternationalistsAn account by the author of how she sought out and visited the memorials to international rugby players who lost their lives in World War 1.2 pages or more88Esher Davies 
PapermakingThe History of Ayton - A Berwickshire VillageNotes on a book, 'The History of Ayton and other personal recollections' published by Ayton History Society.less than 1 page99Bill Stewart 
Parachute Regiment15 PARA - Jumping for JoyThe author's talk to the Society on 30th April 2006 about life in the Parachute Regiment, its history, and some of its characters.9 pages or more61Alasdair Hutton 
Parish recordsExtracting information from local parish recordsA detailed description about how best to utilise the old parish records (OPRs) to look back further than the mid 1800s when researching family trees. Using examples from Hawick, baptism records, including witnesses, are a particularly rich source of information.9 pages or more108Douglas Scott 
ParkLetters of the Andersons of SelkirkGrateful acknowledgement to Tim Anderson of a transcript of letters of the Andersons of Selkirk, soldiers, surgeons and explorers (1804-1820) with particular reference to Mungo Park and his trip to Africa.1 page or more91 
ParkerDr George Henderson of Chirnside (1800 - 1864)Second and final part of the account of Dr Henderson's family (the remaining 11 children born from 1841 to 1863 !) with a very early plea for the eight-hour day and some interesting poetry.8 pages or more63Bill Henderson 
ParkmountJohn McNeileSummary biography of John McNeile from outside the Borders, posted at Stobs Camp.less than 1 page101Mike Chandler 
ParrJames Hogg AncestryReport of research to establish a family connection with James Hogg, the Ettrick Shepherd,1 page or more98Mike Hogg 
PasleyA Remarkable Eskdale Family. The Pasleys of CraigThe story of Pasleys of Craig - a two part story in issues 2 and 3 covers military and personnel accounts of many Palseys, if you are connected, it must be for you.3 pages or more2R.C.Wood 
PassengersArchives at Robert Smail’s Printing WorksA brief history of the famous Robert Smail’s Printing Works at Innerleithen which was started in 1866, and about their wonderful archives.2 pages or more67David Rudram 
PastonBible ReunitedA report on the tracking down of a family Bible which had originally belonged to Thomas Curry of Paston, North Northumberland.1 page or more77David Kennedy 
PatersonA Davidson Family in TeviotheadA history of the family of Davidson, originally from Canonbie who settled in Teviothead.2 pages or more95Walter F Davidson Deidre McKenzie 
PatersonRobert Paterson - Old MortalityAn account of the life of Robert Paterson, on whom Sir Walter Scott based the character Old Mortality.1 page or more93Ronald Morrison 
PatersonAustralian Deaths Recorded in the Hawick Advertiser 1854-1873A list of people from Hawick who died in or on the way to Australia. Very comprehensive.3 pages or more36Marjory Gavin 
PatersonLowland Scots in PrussiaAbsorbing account of Scots mainly in Danzig and Konigsberg from 15th to 17th centuries. A lot of names recorded.5 pages or more45G.M.S.Lauder-Frost 
PatersonThe Case of Agnes GrayTaken from the Session Minutes of Melrose Parish Registers (1723-1741). A sad tale of a young girl who was cited to present herself before the Kirk Session.1 page or more19Editor 
PatersonSculpting the PastReview of a book on the life of the sculptor George Paterson Sutherland.less than 1 page92Ronald Morrison 
PatersonA Family of Shoemakers - The Allans of PaxtonInterest account of the Allans of Paxton who were shoemakers in Paxton from around 1800 till the beginning of World War II.4 pages or more67Mary Newbery 
PatersonHand Fasting MayAn account of how a couple became engaged by hand fasting on May morning.2 pages or more99Patricia Paterson 
PatersonHeatheryettFurther notes on the C.D. containing a transcript of the Monumental Inscriptions in Heatheryett Cemetery and a note of the most common surnames.less than 1 page98 
PathfinderHMS PathfinderAn account of the sinking in 1914 of HMS Pathfinder off St Abb's Head, Berwickshire viewed by Aldous Huxley.less than 1 page86 
PatonMore Extracts from the Kelso Mail 1804Some birth extracts from the Kelso Mail in 1804.1 page or more85 
PatonKelso Mail ExtractsSix birth announcements published in the newspaper in 1803 and 1804.1 page or more73Marjorie Gavin 
Patrick FaaKirk Yetholm Gypsy History - Book reviewReview of a book received by BFHS on the Kirk Yetholm Gypsy History. "Scotland's other Royal Family"less than 1 page101Enid Cruikshank 
Patrick HumeMellerstainSynopsis of a talk on "Mellerstain" given to the society on 15th October 1995. It is a very good account of the mansion and its keepers from the past to the present.3 pages or more30M. Ellis 
Patrick PensHermitage--Grim Guardian of the BordersLord Soulis and how he came to his rather barbaric death. It follows the history of Hermitage through the years. Very interesting.3 pages or more14Norrie McLeish 
Patrick SandersonLinks with old Peebles FamiliesA investigating search into old Peebles families.2 pages or more12Rena Stewart 
PattersonBorderers in the Victorian Marriages Registers (1853-1895)This is a list of marriages in issues 16,17 and 18. It is a list of Border counties as their place of birth, when the married in Victoria, Australia between 1853 and 1895.3 pages or more18Barbara Turner 
PattersonCockburns face to faceCockburns and their likeness seems to have been the great asset of this family. From 1650 onwards this family have a interesting history.2 pages or more10Anne Cockburn 
PattersonAnother Borderer at BalaclavaComment about James Hunter, one of the participants in the Heavy Brigade who had the task of breaking through Russian lines at Balaclava, in respect of the talk given by Will Murray and Trevor Swan entitled a “Coldstream lad at the Charge” in issue No.58.1 page or more60Colin Miller 
PattersonWhy couldn’t he have been called Ebenezer ?Article examining which John Little is the author's ancestor.4 pages or more42Jessie Hislop 
PattersonDuns Auxiliary UnitFurther information on the Duns Auxiliary Unit.1 page or more88 
PattersonHand Fasting MayAn account of how a couple became engaged by hand fasting on May morning.2 pages or more99Patricia Paterson 
PattersonRentons in the Hutton Old Parish RegisterFor anyone with a Renton in the family this is very interesting with full name, where, and the date they were born, and more.2 pages or more10Norrie McLeish 
PattersonRentons in the Hutton Old Parish RegisterList of Entries.2 pages or more13Norrie McLeish 
PauperThe poor, crime and punishment, and the power of the Kirk in the Borders, 17th and 18th CenturiesWhen paupers died, the contents of their houses were sold by public group. This is an account of one sale and the strength of the Kirk.2 pages or more31M. C. Lawson 
PaxtonRentons in the Hutton Old Parish RegisterFor anyone with a Renton in the family this is very interesting with full name, where, and the date they were born, and more.2 pages or more10Norrie McLeish 
PaxtonBorders family originsBorder family origins, surname derivations, and various aspects of family history .1 page or more33Michael Robson 
PaxtonThe Homes of Paxton HouseA fascinating piece of Borders family history came to light when a 200 year-old Berwickshire mansion was gifted to the nation. Along with the history of the family of Home's. Love is a wondrous thing !2 pages or more11Violet Jardine 
PaxtonA Family of Shoemakers - The Allans of PaxtonInterest account of the Allans of Paxton who were shoemakers in Paxton from around 1800 till the beginning of World War II.4 pages or more67Mary Newbery 
PaxtonThe Milne-Graden papersSome notes on the records at Paxton House particularly the domestic records. There are many references to the Home and Milne-Home servants by name from the 1780s to the early 20th.less than 1 page79Ronald Morrison 
PaxtonRentons in the Hutton Old Parish RegisterList of Entries.2 pages or more13Norrie McLeish 
PaxtonServants Emerging from the ShadowsNotes on an exhibition and recording of records pertaining to staff and employees at Paxton House.1 page or more82Chris Pawson 
PaxtonA walk around Foulden in the thirties and fortiesThe following article was written by Jean Greenland for her granddaughters. She lived in the Manse at Foulden and travelled mostly on foot to all the surrounding area with her parents. Very good.2 pages or more32Jean Greenland 
PaxtonThe Chisholm Highland ConnectionThe story of the Chisholm family, their involvement in medieval wars and their move from the Borders to the Highlands.5 pages or more73Gregory Lauder-Frost 
Paxton HouseServants Emerging from the ShadowsNotes on an exhibition and recording of records pertaining to staff and employees at Paxton House.1 page or more82Chris Pawson 
Paxton HouseThe Milne-Graden papersSome notes on the records at Paxton House particularly the domestic records. There are many references to the Home and Milne-Home servants by name from the 1780s to the early 20th.less than 1 page79Ronald Morrison 
PealThe Search for Robert ScottAn account of the author's search for more information on his ancestor, Robert Scott, a teacher in South Africa who died in 1892 and his success in tracing his ancestry back to Selkirkshire.2 pages or more86Robin Scott 
PearceWalkerburn; Its Origins and Progress 1854-1897Review of book 'Walkerburn; Its Origins and Progress 1854-1897' by F.W. Pearce.less than 1 page97Ronald Morrison 
PearsonGreenlaw JailList of prisoners in Greenlaw Jail in the 1851 census.1 page or more35Carol Trotter 
Pearson15 PARA - Jumping for JoyThe author's talk to the Society on 30th April 2006 about life in the Parachute Regiment, its history, and some of its characters.9 pages or more61Alasdair Hutton 
PearsonCeltic v Pick of the BordersAn account of a football match between Glasgow Celtic and 'Pick of the Borders' in 1906.1 page or more88Kenny McLean 
PearsonStobs CampArticle on Lt. Col. Hon. Sir Richard Waldie-Griffith and particularly his connection with Stobs Camp, Hawick.1 page or more98Michael Chandler 
PeatDuns Properties and FamiliesBook review. Author: David McLean. History of 1 further property in Duns. A description of Wellnage, a grand early 19th century house, and 2 families that resided there (the Peats, the original owners, and their successors, the Wilsons). Digital copy available. See also Issue 106 and Issue 107 for other properties.less than 1 page109Ronald Morrison 
PeatsonFrom Simprim Kirk session records 1705--A case of DrunkennessDrink was the downfall of two friends after a session in Coldstream in 1705.1 page or more7Colin Wood 
PeddieThe Monteath MausoleumAn account of the history of the Monteath Mausoleum near St Boswells and moves to conserve.4 pages or more87John D Wood/ David Freeman 
PeddieScots in AntiguaNote about St John's Cathedral, Antigua where the author found an splendid marble memorial for Robert Peddie, surgeon, native of Kelso.1 page or more61Diana Pirrie 
PeeblesDavid Reid Dewar - Another of War's VictimsThe story of David Reid Dewar, originally from Cumnock but who moved to Peebles before enlisting and being severely mentally affected by his experiences in the Great War and of his subsequent life when he was described as 'confused, incoherent and delusional'.2 pages or more89Margaret Ross 
PeeblesWilliam Kerr--Portrait of a Canadian ImmigrantJohn Kerr from Peebles, emigrated to America, fought in the Civil War, was honourably discharged and settled down to a farmer's life.1 page or more12Colin Wood 
PeeblesRestoration of Gravestone at Peebles - James SloaneAn account of the restoration of a gravestone in the churchyard at Peebles of James Sloane who was rector of Peebles Grammar School between 1802 and 1843. Also extracts on James Sloane from a book 'Glimpses of Peebles and Forgotten Characters in its History' by Alexander Williamson published in 1895.2 pages or more84 
PeeblesLinks with old Peebles FamiliesA investigating search into old Peebles families.2 pages or more12Rena Stewart 
PeeblesNewspapers published in the BordersBorder newspapers published in the Borders, 65 in total.2 pages or more5Peter Elliot 
PeeblesThe Railways of PeeblesInformation on a new publication entitled 'The Railways of Peebles' which traces the competition between two railway companies to open a line to Peebles, the competing lines which were opened and their subsequent history.1 page or more84 
PeeblesSecret PeeblesReview of the book 'Secret Peebles' by Liz Hanson.less than 1 page95Ronald Morrison 
PeeblesThe Presbytery of Melrose and PeeblesBook review. Author: Fraser Simm. A summary of the upcoming merger of the presbyteries in the Borders from 1/January 2023. The current 3: Duns, Jedburgh and Melrose & Peebles, will be merged. This commemorative booklet combines the achievements each congregation has achieved in the past, with 122 photographs to back up the text. Many parishes in the Melrose & Peebles parishes are listed.less than 1 page110Fraser Simm 
PeeblesMapsBrief notes about Borders maps available from the Society, and on the Internet.1 page or more43Peter Munro 
PeeblesJohn White and Margaret BrownA summary of research into John "Jock" White and Margaret "Maggie" Brown born in Scotland, but lived in Hyde Park Massachusetts. Census records revealed John's father (John White Senior) was born at Needlehall, Galashiels, May 1852, near the Needle Ha' ford across the Tweed. Jock was brought up in Galashiels (Low Buckholmside per the 1861 census) and Maggie married in Innerleithen - both were power loom weavers. They, and 2 sons, and John Senior emigrated to the USA July 1884. Maggie's father was William Brown (born Yarrow 1827) and Jane Anderson (1816), with previous generations hailing from Peebles and Innerleithen.2 pages or more105Jane Stephenson 
PeeblesPeebles History TourReview of a book compiled by Liz Hanson being a photographic tour of Peebles.less than 1 page97Ronald Morrison 
PeeblesForgotten BorderersJames Grieve and his interesting contribution to the lowly apple.1 page or more28Jean M. Smith 
PeeblesPeebles Combination PoorhouseA brief history of poorhouses in general and Peebles Poorhouse in particular. It includes some information about staff and inmates in the late 19th century.5 pages or more74Janis Miller 
PeeblesAlexander Turnbull and his FamilyIf you have any Turnbulls in your family and you think that you came from the Borders, this is a must for you. Turnbulls from Galashiels, Selkirk and Hawick.5 pages or more25Jane Gibson 
PeeblesRecording the Jardines - A one-name study17 years of research of the Jardine Clan Society. A history of the Clan and the worldwide story of the Jardines.4 pages or more27Violet Jardine 
PeeblesThe Descendants of James Borrowman (1744-1813)The history of the name Borrowman from Edinburgh down to Peebles and beyond, with a pedigree chart.2 pages or more17Philip R Borrowman 
PeeblesPeeblesshire's First CarAn account of Peeblesshire's first car built by Laurence Bell in a rented shed in Peebles and how from such humble beginnings developed the Scottish Motor Traction Company (SMT).2 pages or more82Gwen Stein 
PeeblesshireMapsBrief notes about Borders maps available from the Society, and on the Internet.1 page or more43Peter Munro 
PeeblesshirePeeblesshire's First CarAn account of Peeblesshire's first car built by Laurence Bell in a rented shed in Peebles and how from such humble beginnings developed the Scottish Motor Traction Company (SMT).2 pages or more82Gwen Stein 
PeeblesshireThe Peeblesshire VolunteersA review of a book written by Society member, Robert D Knox, on the history of the Peeblesshire Rifle Volunteers between 1860 and 1908.1 page or more88 
Peeblesshire Rifle VolunteersThe Peeblesshire VolunteersA review of a book written by Society member, Robert D Knox, on the history of the Peeblesshire Rifle Volunteers between 1860 and 1908.1 page or more88 
PeelPeel Hospital - Galashiels ExhibitionAn account of the exhibition on Peel Hospital staged by the Society.2 pages or more89Gwen Stein, Davina Smart and Margaret Bowers 
PeelPeel Hospital ExhibitionA report on the exhibition staged by the Society on the history of Peel Hospital.1 page or more88 
Peel HospitalNational Health Service - 70th. Anniversary ExhibitionNotes on a display mounted by the Society to mark the 70th. anniversary of the foundation of the National Health Service.less than 1 page97 
Peel HospitalPeel Hospital ExhibitionA report on the exhibition staged by the Society on the history of Peel Hospital.1 page or more88 
Peel HospitalPeel Hospital - Galashiels ExhibitionAn account of the exhibition on Peel Hospital staged by the Society.2 pages or more89Gwen Stein, Davina Smart and Margaret Bowers 
PefferlawBrave BorderlandConnections between the Borders and the Canadian state of Ontario, some poetry, and 2 buses.3 pages or more63Fred Kennington 
PenangThe Life and Family of Dr. John LeydenEnthralling biography of the famous polymath (minister, surgeon, judge, linguist, poet and naturalist) who lived from 1775 to 1811.7 pages or more45Marjory Gavin 
Peninsular CampaignA Remarkable Eskdale Family. The Pasleys of CraigThe story of Pasleys of Craig - a two part story in issues 2 and 3 covers military and personnel accounts of many Palseys, if you are connected, it must be for you.3 pages or more2R.C.Wood 
Peninsular WarElspeth Ewan’s talk on Army Military HistorySynopsis of talk.less than 1 page43Peter Munro 
PennIsabella Smith 1814-1904Account of Isabella Smith from Coldingham. Berwickshire; and her descendants.2 pages or more57Mary Newbery 
PennyfeatherAnderson Family LegendThree brothers shared their last sixpence at Kelso Fair and then parted company. How a lady searched for relatives.less than 1 page8Mrs Steele 
PercivalTracing Your Family Tree May Not Always Be PleasantAccount of research into one specific family. Very detailed - a lot of research.3 pages or more42Margaret C. Lawson 
Percy Douglas TurnbullLocal TS Royal Edward KOSB casualtiesA list of KOSB casualties. (Additional names and places - William Hogg - Hawick. Also Dumfries and Galloway names - Archibald Strong - Johnstone, Francis Head Cameron - Whithorn, James Dickson + James Gordon - Kirkbean, James Kirkpatrick - Twynham, John McCaig - Port William, Joseph Hunter McMunnies - Tynwald, Joseph Melvin - Glasserton, Matthew Bryson Richardson - Lochmaben, John Telford + Robert Trodden - Annan.1 page or more101Jared Squirrell 
PerkinsDr George Henderson of Chirnside (1800 - 1864)Second and final part of the account of Dr Henderson's family (the remaining 11 children born from 1841 to 1863 !) with a very early plea for the eight-hour day and some interesting poetry.8 pages or more63Bill Henderson 
PerrieCanadian StraysSome discoveries of Lowland strays from Grey township, Ontario1 page or more30J. Hislop 
PerthThey Went To AustraliaFascinating account of the Turnbulls journey from Ancrum to Australia via Cape Town, and life afterwards.2 pages or more43Janet Godden 
PerthshireBand of BrothersAn account of the First World War experiences of the Murdoch family, originally from Perthshire but who settled in Galashiels, their deaths and tragedies and the effect of the families back home.3 pages or more88Trevor Stewart 
Peter JeffreyOur Jeffrey ProgenitorAn account of the history of the Jeffery family, from Peter (blacksmith), born in Riselaw. He moved with his wife Agnes Ker, to Hopetoun, Leitholm - they had 3 children George, John and Margaret.1 page or more100John Jeffrey 
PettigrewJames Stewart (c. 1824-1904) - a life)An account or research into the life of James Stewart (born in Wilton 1824/25) and his family.6 pages or more96Harry D Watson 
PhaupMelrose to Melbourne - The Story of one Wallace familyInteresting account of the author's Wallace research, ancestral emigration from Melrose to Sydney, Australia, farming, and the army. Two interesting photographs, too.3 pages or more67Richard Balsillie 
PhiliphaughBorder Tales and Trails, The Clan TurnbullReview of book 'Border Tales and Trails, the Clan Turnbull' by Kenneth Turnbull.1 page or more98Ronald Morrison 
PhotographLetter to the Editor - Mystery Photo AppealA request from the Pavilion Cinema, for identification of an old photo.less than 1 page101Pavilion Cinema 
PhotographThe Cheviot Motorcycle - postscriptFurther to the article in Feb 2022 Issue 108, more information about the Cheviot cycles and motorcycles made in Alnwick, by the Alnwick and Berwick Garages & Cycle Co, run by Charles Blackwood Ford in the early 1900s. A copy of a sales leaflet is included.less than 1 page109Martin Shelley 
PhotographOld Hawick (Lanton?) PhotoA photo taken by R. Robinson, the Arcade , Hawick for 1900 or earlier. Indoor and outdoor staff it seems. Other members of the group will have received a copy. Any identification welcomeless than 1 page106James McCaskie 
PhotographGalashiels Johnstones (Gray, Sanderson, Dalgleish)Further to the article in June 2020 magazine (Issue 103) ('The Johnstone Family from Galashiels - Tasmanian Woollen Mill Pioneers'), contact from distant cousins in Australia (Graeme Wood, Marion Johnstone), has meant the sharing of a family photo album belonging to Archibald Johnstone. See also this issue page 20 for a history of the Johnstone family in Australia. The cousins are keen to allow descendants of other Galashiels families in the photos access to them. i.e. William Gray (grocer), William Sanderson (Galashiels Building Society), William Dalgleish (coal merchant).less than 1 page105Marjorie McLauchlan 
PhotographDunse Mystery PhotoA request to identify the people in a postcard taken in Duns(e). Thought to be prior to 1882.less than 1 page103Editor 
PhotographLetter to the Editor - Rob the Yirl, JedburghA request for identification of an old postcard photo of an old bearded drummer in a top hat, captioned "Rob the Yirl" Jedburgh. Postmarked Jedburgh, MY 31 04less than 1 page101Tom Maxwell 
PhotographTweed Mill Receipt QueryA photograph of an invoice from the Tweed Mill in Galashiels, including reference to the Prince Albert Building. Contributions welcome.less than 1 page105Jane Stephenson 
PhotographThomas Alan Charters ScottA partial story put together based on a collection of documents bought at auction in 2018. Thomas Alan Charters Scott born Galashiels 10/Jun/1925. Father Thomas Allan Charters Scott (1898-1938); mother Mary Anderson (1900-1980) woollen reeler - her parents William Anderson (goods porter) and Mary Phillips. Thomas served an apprenticeship as an engineer, fitter and turner at Burnside Iron Works, Galashiels from 1941, and served in the RAF as an Aircraftsman 1st Class from 1945 to 1948. He returned to Scotland, but then joined the Merchant Navy as 3rd Engineer until 1955. In 1956 he moved back to Galashiels, living at Magdala Terrace, but left his employment after 15 months, to possibly spend time mining in Rhodesia, later returning to marry Margaret Anne Brownlee and purchase another property in Magdala Terrace. Further work has been performed in trying to trace the Brownlee family in Newton St Boswells, Bonjedward, Greenlaw, Huntlywood. Also, efforts to trace back Thomas senior from Newtown St Boswells, through Selkirk and Galashiels. There are many more recent photos in what is thought to be a Royal Marines uniform. Contributions welcome.3 pages or more105Editor 
PhotographNae Luck!Letters. No success as regards more information on William Gray (grocer), William Sanderson (Galashiels Building Society), William Dalgleish (coal merchant), Tweed Mill enquiry or Greenlaw Galbraiths in Ed. 105. Pursuing more information on TAC Scott or Walter Brownlee (Melrose postman) additional photographs are presented.less than 1 page106Editor 
photographerGlass SlidesSome information on a large collection of glass slides containing images taken in the 1940s to 1960s by Leslie Chappell photographer Duns, mostly relating to the town1 page or more75Ronald Morrison 
PhotographsVice-Admiral Sir Alastair EwingFollowing the appeal for more information on Vice-Admiral Sir Alastair Ewing in Issue 106 (June 2021), the author has updated the story based on additional documents received. Born in West Nisbet 1909 of Ian Alastair Ewing (farmer) and Muriel-Adele Carlyle-Child. Alastair's early years show he was educated at the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, rising steadily through the ranks with his first command in 1940 with further mentions in dispatches in 1941, and service in the Arctic convoys. He married Diane Smeed Archer (1940) and had a son David Alastair (1941). Alastair rose through the ranks in the Admiralty and was knighted in 1959. He retired in 1962 and died May 1997 in Winchester, but was buried at Jedburgh Abbey. The summary includes what happened to his sister Elizabeth Helen, and his parents story, and Muriel his wife. and his family history as far back as the late 1700s.3 pages or more107Ronald Morrison 
PhotographsTalbot House, Poperinge, BelgiumA description of the founding of Talbot House in Poperinge, Belgium. Talbot House (Toc H) was founded by 2 army chaplains and opened as a club in 1915 for servicemen for rest and relaxation. The writers paternal grandfather (James Robinson - a rabbit trapper and mole catcher from Lilliesleaf) may have been there.2 pages or more101Esther Davies 
PhotographsHer Majesty's Platinum JubileeIn commemoration of Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, a brief article about past visits to the Borders by her in 1947 (Galashiels) and in 1966 (Peebles).1 page or more109Editor 
PhotographsHawick and District from Old PhotographsSome notes on the recently published book 'Hawick and District from Old Photographs', by Alastair M Redpath.less than 1 page89Editor 
PhotographsKelso SlatersPhotos possibly of the Slaters of Kelso, seeking identification.less than 1 page104Andrew Solomon 
PhotographsA Monumental ChallengeThe history of the recording of monument inscriptions from 1989, initiated by Elspeth Ewan, and continued with Jean Fleming and Miriam Fish (mother of the author) as the Borders Family History was in its infancy. The process is described, culminating in the 3 members receiving a special Selkirk Glass paperweight presented by Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip in Thirlestane Castle in July 2009.1 page or more107Kate Fish 
PhotographsA Renton Family Mystery which starts in the parish of Hutton, BerwickshireFollowing the article on the Rentons in Issue 13, the author traces the Renton family back to his great-grandmother (Elizabeth Renton - born in Hutton - 1841-1920), who had an illegitimate son David Renton by a Scottish 'gentleman' (allegedly David Robertson Williamson (Colonel)). David married Ida Sandimans, and had 3 children including Edward Renton (1912-1975), the authors father. There is an account of the investigations into the validity of this family history.5 pages or more109Simon Renton 
PhotographsLetter to Editor - Photographs Border Auction LotLetter to the editor regarding old family photographs bought at auction at Borders Auction. Requesting help to reunite them with their families.less than 1 page100Wendy Tait 
PhotographsRoots - of a Crozier FamilyReview of a book received by BFHS on a thorough history of the Crozier family back to earliest times - i.e. pre-1400s. Origins of the surname is discussed.less than 1 page100Ronald Morrison 
PhotographsManure Menu and Canine GenealogyA brief description from the late 1800s of the manures and feeding stuffs available from the West Nisbet Farm rented by Robert Ewing (grandfather of Vice Admiral Sir Alastair Ewing - previously mentioned in Issues 106 and 107). In addition are copies of advertisements for a greyhound or whippet being available for stud from the farm.1 page or more108Editor 
PhotographsLocal Histories - The History of Ayton - A Berwickshire VillageReview of a volume about the history of Ayton, including old photographs. It looks in detail at the businesses, shopkeepers, schools, churches, sports clubs and societiesless than 1 page100Ronald Morrison 
PhotographsRob the Yirl of JedburghAn account of an interview with Rob the Yirl of Jedburgh (born Robert Turnbull), a miller then chimney sweep, who occasionally was a town crier, drummer and bell ringer. His mother Mary Gray (maiden name Smeaton born Eccles); his father Adam Turnbull living in Jedburgh. Rob married Elizabeth Hunter. Photographs of Rob the Yirl included.1 page or more103Editor 
PhotographsRalph Oliphant of Marefield nr. Kelso, Mentor for the early Scottish Photographer John Muir WoodStory of John Muir Wood - photographer, who was mentored by Ralph Oliphaunt of Marlefield near Kelso.2 pages or more100Paul Muir Wood 
PhotographsCranston Pringle Spark UpdateUpdate on the Cranston Pringle Spark family, including photographs.1 page or more100Muriel Hall 
PhotographsBuilding a BusinessA history of the Bunyans (Bunyies) from Melrose and Newstead from the early 1600s, originally masons from France, but moving into butcher shops, and prominence in the Melrose Town Council by George Bunyan (Bunyie - the authors' great great grandfather, and Provost of Melrose).2 pages or more111Stephen Bunyan 
PhotographsOrmistons and Renwicks - Two Melrose FamiliesAn investigation into the origins of the business Ormiston and Renwick, seedsman/garden shop, in Melrose High Street. Starting with John Renwick (b. Makertstoun 1839, and his wife Wilhelmina Wilton 1846 and 5 children). 2 later children, one of which included the name Ormiston (the couple had a boarder Charles Ormiston d.1882, son of Archibald Ormiston 1815-1866, son of Walter Ormiston (b. 1750) and Agnes Brown d. 1846. The account goes on to describe more detail about the success of Charles and his legacy left to the Renwicks and to Melrose (Ormiston Institute). The business passed to George Henderson. The author's family (Bunyan) took over Rosebank from the Renwicks, and later acquired the Ship Inn (Alexander Bunyan) in 1921. John Renwick was a 2nd Lieutenant in the KOSB in WW1, returning to join his mother in Hawick.3 pages or more109Stephen Bunyan 
PhotographsTyson Brothers - the Ultimate SacrificeThe author has traced her husbands back to the Tysons of Selkirk. Bertram Tyson (b1854, Lauder), son of John (1809-1868), a tailor and Euphemia Richardson (1807-1886). Bertram was 1 of 13 children, and married Joan Nichol. They had 9 children; 3 sons were killed in WW1 (John , James Andrew, Bertram). William survived WW1, and his further story and sporting life is described.3 pages or more109Marjorie McLaughlin 
PhotographyArchives at Robert Smail’s Printing WorksA brief history of the famous Robert Smail’s Printing Works at Innerleithen which was started in 1866, and about their wonderful archives.2 pages or more67David Rudram 
Piper LaidlawAnderson Family LegendThree brothers shared their last sixpence at Kelso Fair and then parted company. How a lady searched for relatives.less than 1 page8Mrs Steele 
PirnLife at Pirn House InnerleithenReview of a book 'Life at Pirn House' Innerleithen by Alexander Grant Ferguson recalling life in the house in the early years of the 20th century.less than 1 page92Marianne Morrison 
PirneInnerleithen Poll Tax Roll, 1694An Innerleithen Poll Tax Roll, 1694; transcribed by John Ballantyne. Lots of people, their occupations, the rent values of their lands, and poll taxes due. A very useful and interesting document.7 pages or more43John Ballantyne 
PitcairneThe Royal College of Physicians of EdinburghExtracts from a talk given by Joan Ferguson on the Royal College of Physicians from 1681 right through the years.4 pages or more39Joan Ferguson 
Place NamesHowes and KnowesMention of a volume 'An introduction to Berwickshire Place Names' by Michael E Braithwaite.less than 1 page91 
Platinum JubileeHer Majesty's Platinum JubileeIn commemoration of Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, a brief article about past visits to the Borders by her in 1947 (Galashiels) and in 1966 (Peebles).1 page or more109Editor 
PloughlandsLittledean TowerA brief history of a little-known tower located at Ploughlands, about 1 mile east of Maxton (Grid Ref. 633313), near the disused quarry that supplied some of the stone for Melrose Abbey. Attacked in the Earl of Hertford in 1544, the tower was the chief residence of the Kerrs of Cessford.less than 1 page102Margaret Dick 
PlummerA Lad o' Pairts- George Watson (1876 -1950)An account of the life of George Watson (1876-1950) born in Jedburgh, linguist and etymologist who worked on the Oxford New English Dictionary before emigrating to the United States.2 pages or more88Norrie McLeish 
PlymptonThomas Symington's Farewell to the BordersBased on documents provided by Tameron Hodges, California, a history of the Symingtons. They appear to have ancestors in Clydesdale from the 11th century. Following the Reform Act 1832, Thomas Symington and his son John and wife, left to settle in Plympton, Lambton County, Ontario, where other family members joined them the next year, including Thomas' wife (Isabella), and 6 sons and 3 daughters (2 died on the journey). The Biography of Lambton County describes Thomas as a carpenter from Peebles and working on the Torwoodlee estate owned by James Pringle, and his reasons for leaving Scotland. There is an account of the leaving speech given at a well attended presentation at the Auld Kirk of Galashiels by the pastor with a detailed and colourful account of Thomas's reasons for leaving, and his experiences on visiting the docks where people left for the Americas.5 pages or more104Editor 
PolandSon of a Reluctant Immigrant - Book reviewReview of a book received by BFHS by Leon Zawadzk, born in Chirnside and son of a Polish soldier who had been captured by the Russians in 1939, but escaped to Britain and stationed in Dundee.less than 1 page101Ronald Morrison 
PolicePolice RecordsA note on success in tracing records of a James Scott of Maxton in the 1878 police records also some extracts from a book "orders, Regulations and instructions" issued by Roxburgh County Police in 1858.1 page or more78Elma Fleming 
PolicePolice and Criminal Indexing ProjectAn update on the indexing of the Selkirk Criminal Register.less than 1 page85Elma Flaming 
PoliceRoxburgh Police Instruction BookBook review. Author: William Everitt (Chief Constable of Roxburgh County). "Orders Regulations and Instructions framed and issued for the government of the Roxburgh County Police". 1858. The reviewer lifts instructions from the book describing the law, but also some insight into Borders life at that time.1 page or more108Ronald Morrison 
PoliceA Policeman's LotArticle on the lie of Alexander Linton born in 1829 at Kirkhope who became a river bailiff and later a policemen in Caithness. Requirements for admission to the police force and some general background regarding a policeman's lot. Letter he returned to the Borders and had various positions; as a factory night watchman, as a stone dyke builder and was still employed as a stonebreaker at age 71.3 pages or more79Charles Borthwick 
Police RecordsPolice RecordsA note on success in tracing records of a James Scott of Maxton in the 1878 police records also some extracts from a book "orders, Regulations and instructions" issued by Roxburgh County Police in 1858.1 page or more78Elma Fleming 
Police RecordsFamily History RecordsAn archivist from the Heritage Hub in Hawick discusses a range of records that can be used to provide a fuller picture of our ancestors5 pages or more70Juline Baird 
PolicemenA Policeman's LotArticle on the lie of Alexander Linton born in 1829 at Kirkhope who became a river bailiff and later a policemen in Caithness. Requirements for admission to the police force and some general background regarding a policeman's lot. Letter he returned to the Borders and had various positions; as a factory night watchman, as a stone dyke builder and was still employed as a stonebreaker at age 71.3 pages or more79Charles Borthwick 
PolmoodKnow Your Parish - TweedsmuirHistory of the parish of Tweedsmuir, and notable people. Drawing of Polmood in ruins.2 pages or more23Jean Moffatt 
PolmoodThe Wild BunchHistory of the Tweedie clan. Includes line drawings of ruins of Tinnies and Drumelzier castles.4 pages or more24Norrie McLeish 
PolwarthA forgotten village-Huguenot refugees at PolwarthThe story of the Huguenot refugees who landed at Berwick on Tweed and travelling inland alighted on this secluded spot to settle there, is known, perhaps only by their descendants.3 pages or more6Colin Wood 
PolwarthPolwarth on the GreenA history of Polwarth that was handed out by Colin Wood on the outing to Polwarth, Oct 1988.1 page or more8Colin Wood 
PolwarthKnow your Parish-PolwarthDescription of the village of Polwarth, its history, the inhabitants, and their occupations.1 page or more28 
PolwarthExtracts from Dunse Barony RecordsExtracts from the author's book, Dunse Barony Records, in the 1760s.2 pages or more68Ronald Morrison 
PoorSelkirk Poor Cases, 184416 cases of Selkirk Poor from the Report of the Royal Commission on the Poor Law (Scotland), 1844.2 pages or more54Peter Munro 
Poor HouseCD Review - Kelso Poor House and Ragged SchoolInteresting review of the content of this much loved publication, and a bit on the social context of the Poor House and the Ragged School in Kelso.1 page or more67Norrie McLeish 
Poor HousesPoor BorderersSynopsis of a talk given by the author about provision for the poor.1 page or more20Audrey Mitchell 
Poor LawKelso Dispensary and Castleton Poor Law RecordsSome notes by the author on his publication on C.D. of Poor Law records instancing some of the information available and mentioning various diseases mentioned1 page or more75Peter Munro 
Poor LawAspects of Borders Life in the early 1840sPart 1 of a talk given to the Society on 19th September 1999. Discusses the Report of the Royal Commission on the Poor Law (Scotland), diet, and prices. Continued in issue 45.4 pages or more44Peter Munro 
Poor LawPoor BorderersSynopsis of a talk given by the author about provision for the poor.1 page or more20Audrey Mitchell 
Poor Law CasesAspects of Borders Life in the early 1840sPart 3 of a talk given to the Society on 19th September 1999. Discusses emigrants, and cites some poor law cases. Continued from issue 45.1 page or more46Peter Munro 
Poor ReliefPoor Relief in the 1840sTalk given at the Society’s Open Meeting on 16th September 2001, about how poor relief cases were determined, and how much they received in 1843 in Coldstream.4 pages or more47Peter Munro 
Poor ReliefAspects of Borders Life in the early 1840sPart 2 of a talk given to the Society on 19th September 1999. Discusses wages of artisans, workers’ household budget, unemployment, poor relief, and medical assistance. Continued from issue 44, and in issue 46.6 pages or more45Peter Munro 
Poor ReliefHawick HubAn account with some background information on various records which have been transferred to Scottish Borders Archives at Hawick including and Kirk Session Records, Poor Relief records - some examples of content instanced2 pages or more76 
Poor ReliefPoor Relief in the 1840sA review of the operation of the poor relief in the early 19th century. It includes the size of the allowances paid and an estimate of the cost of living at the time.4 pages or more71Peter Munro 
PoorhousePeebles Combination PoorhouseA brief history of poorhouses in general and Peebles Poorhouse in particular. It includes some information about staff and inmates in the late 19th century.5 pages or more74Janis Miller 
PoperingeTalbot House, Poperinge, BelgiumA description of the founding of Talbot House in Poperinge, Belgium. Talbot House (Toc H) was founded by 2 army chaplains and opened as a club in 1915 for servicemen for rest and relaxation. The writers paternal grandfather (James Robinson - a rabbit trapper and mole catcher from Lilliesleaf) may have been there.2 pages or more101Esther Davies 
populationAn account of the number of people in Scotland in the year 1755A review of a document held by the National Archive of Scotland giving details of the population, life expectancy and religious affiliation,1 page or more69Peter Munro 
Port of MonteithRev. Dr. John Brown, LangtonNotes and background information on the Rev. John Brown, minister at Langton and his son Thomas Brown author of 'Annals of the Disruption'.less than 1 page98 
Port PhillipThe Turnbulls of Minto Cleuchead, Burnfoot and East MiddleFrom Hawick to Australia Extracts from a book of more than three hundred pages .3 pages or more26Mrs Robyn Crossle 
PorterHawick Baptists in the First World WarReference to a book 'Hawick Baptists in the First World War' by Roger J Owen, donated to the Society.less than 1 page91 
PortobelloCharles and the Chocolate FactoryAn account of the Schulze family; Charles William Schulze moved to Scotland from Braunschweig in the 1800s, founded Schulze, Gow and Co., wool exporters in Galashiels, and had 5 children, Charles, Rudolph, Hugh, Johanna, Mary and Alwine, all in Galashiels. In 1911 Charles founded the Continental Chocolate Factory in Portobello, with the family home moving to Brunswickhill 10 years later. The factory was requisitioned by the army at the start of WW1.1 page or more101Mike Chandler 
PortreyMore Extracts from the Kelso Mail 1804Miscellaneous Extracts from the Kelso Mail 1804.1 page or more86 
PostcardsEvery Post Card tells a storyAn article on the place of postcards in family history including a history of the postcard and the information which can be gleaned from them. The writer instances several examples of how postcards have enabled her to expand on her own family history research3 pages or more79Anne Golden 
Postie StoneThe Postie StoneSome background on the 'Postie Stone' situated just beyond the Peeblesshire border on the Moffat Road.less than 1 page96Ian Renwick 
postmarksBerwickshire Postal HistoryA look at Berwickshire postal history and postmarks and also at various letters of historical significance.3 pages or more95Keith Robertson 
PotburyPierre Merlet and the Humes of BroomhouseAn account of the author's researches to prove that Helen Home of Broomhouse was responsible for the smuggling out of France during the French Revolution of the infant Pierre Merlet who later became a distinguished linguist.6 pages or more90David Wesley 
PottsMore Canadian Intimations in the 'Hawick Advertiser'Deaths (1863-1864) extracted from the "Hawick Advertiser" of people connected to the Borders, and other places in southern Scotland. Continued from issue 40.less than 1 page43Marjory Gavin 
PreacherThe Scots in PolandThe story of Scottish emigration to Poland as merchant's, engineers and farm managers. The parents of the author's mother came back to Scotland at the beginning of the 20th century.4 pages or more69Mona K. McLeod 
PrenticeBorderers in the Victorian Marriages Registers (1853-1895)This is a list of marriages in issues 16,17 and 18. It is a list of Border counties as their place of birth, when the married in Victoria, Australia between 1853 and 1895.3 pages or more18Barbara Turner 
PresbyteryThe Presbytery of Melrose and PeeblesBook review. Author: Fraser Simm. A summary of the upcoming merger of the presbyteries in the Borders from 1/January 2023. The current 3: Duns, Jedburgh and Melrose & Peebles, will be merged. This commemorative booklet combines the achievements each congregation has achieved in the past, with 122 photographs to back up the text. Many parishes in the Melrose & Peebles parishes are listed.less than 1 page110Fraser Simm 
PrestonAurora BorealisNote on photo of Aurora Borealis over Preston Churchyard.less than 1 page99 
PrestonBunkle and Preston Monumental InscriptionsSome background on the CD of Bunkle and Preston Monumental Inscriptions, published by the Society.1 page or more90 
PrestonSusanna Pringle's Birthday bookThis Pringle tale goes from Browndeanlaw to Yetholm, London, New Brunswick and beyond-very interesting.4 pages or more16Maxine Flaherty 
PrestonJames Wilson, economist 1805-1860Some notes on the life of James Wilson, noted economist to whom a statue has recently been erected in Hawick1 page or more95Ronald Morrison 
PrestonA Tale of Two TapestriesThe author has conserved and framed 2 early 19th century on linen, made by 2 young girls in Berwickshire - Margaret Hastie - age 11 (Mrs Penman Preston School), and Joan Dodds Armstrong - age 10. The author describes the lineage of both the girls. Margaret hailed from Bunkle (baptised Duns 1847) one of 7 children of William Hastie (1813-1874) and Margaret Lauder (1813-1869), and at 13 was a farm labourer at Broomhouse Mains, Edrom, staying with 5 other siblings. Her parents were buried at Preston churchyard. Older Hastie family members gravestones are found here also, and the author has collated this information and discovered a link to her own family, the Leitchs. Joan stayed in Fogomuir, and was the 11th child of 13 of George Armstrong from Fogo (1788-1855), and Janet Haig from Langton or Greenlaw (1793-1858). In 1861 Joan was a table maid working in Edinburgh.4 pages or more110Diana Leitch 
PrestonBessie Dora Bowhill, a wartime nurseAn account of the life of Bessie Dora Bowhill born Bunkle and Preston, Berwickshire who became, a nurse and worked in South Africa during the Boer War - her further experience during the First World War working with Dr Elsie Inglis in Serbia.2 pages or more85 
PretoriaWith the Border Volunteers to PretoriaReview of a book donated to the Society ' With the Border Volunteers to Pretoria' by Lieut William Home recording their exploits during the Boer War and with a detailed list of names.2 pages or more90Ronald Morrison 
PriceThe Costs of Church Services in Scottish ParishesStructure of costs for church services, i.e. christenings, weddings and burials in Berwickshire and Roxburghshire between 1725 and 1832.4 pages or more53David Richardson 
PricesAspects of Borders Life in the early 1840sPart 1 of a talk given to the Society on 19th September 1999. Discusses the Report of the Royal Commission on the Poor Law (Scotland), diet, and prices. Continued in issue 45.4 pages or more44Peter Munro 
PriestfieldMellerstainSynopsis of a talk on "Mellerstain" given to the society on 15th October 1995. It is a very good account of the mansion and its keepers from the past to the present.3 pages or more30M. Ellis 
PrimroseTracing Your Family Tree May Not Always Be PleasantAccount of research into one specific family. Very detailed - a lot of research.3 pages or more42Margaret C. Lawson 
Primrose LeagueFemale Suffrage by "Titwillow"This article was first published in a family magazine produced and edited by his grandfather Robert Hogg who farmed at Fireburnmill Coldstream.4 pages or more38John C. Gill 
PringlePringles in South AfricaInformation of a C.D. regarding the Pringles of South Africa.less than 1 page92Professor Wait 
PringleTorwoodlee TowerA note of the completion of restoration work at Torwoodlee Tower near Galashiels.less than 1 page95 
PringleA House UnitedHow a house (Heatherlieburn, Selkirk) built by Richard Leitch in 1862 came to unite two distant Hepburn relatives who had no idea of each other’s existence.3 pages or more61Celia Baylis and Barbara Nichol 
PringleLife in Linton with William Pringle's FamilyAbsorbing account of William Pringle, his children, and his grandson, Thomas Pringle, the 'Poet of South Africa'.4 pages or more20Barbara E. Turner 
PringleBorder Influences on the Dark ContinentBorderers who played a part in the exploration and settlement of Africa. Mungo Park, Thomas Pringle, John Leyden.2 pages or more27Donald Whyte 
PringleInnerleithen ShopsInformation on the CD published by the Society on 'Innerleithen Shops' compiled by Bobby Richardson.1 page or more87 
PringlePringlesA letter regarding the Pringles of Overhaugh Street, Galashiels and a Captain George Sharp Pringle, with response and follow-up.2 pages or more87Alexander Watson/ Liz McGregor 
PringleTorwoodlee TowerSome history of Torwoodlee Tower, Galashiels and proposals to restore and renovate.1 page or more88James Pringle 
PringleFrom Simprim Kirk session records 1705--A case of DrunkennessDrink was the downfall of two friends after a session in Coldstream in 1705.1 page or more7Colin Wood 
PringleThomas Pringle, Writer, Poet and Anti-Slavery CampaignerAn account of the life of Thomas Pringle born at Linton in 1789 who went on to become a respected poet and close acquaintance of Sir Walter Scott. He later emigrated to South Africa where he experiences many travails. The article recounts these experiences and how the family overcame many difficulties as early settlers. He founded a school and wrote a book on the state of the English settlers. He became a noted campaigner for human rights and came to be known as "the father of South African Poetry"9 pages or more82Marjorie Gavin 
PringleCranston Pringle Spark UpdateUpdate on the Cranston Pringle Spark family, including photographs.1 page or more100Muriel Hall 
PringleLetter to the Editor - Ulster Pringles?A request for help with researching the Pringle Clan who lived at Smailholm Tower (1400 to 1650-1700), and their connection with the Pringles of Ulster.less than 1 page101Nigel C.B. Pringle 
PringleFlowers of the Forest: Borderers who fell at FloddenNames of the Borderers who died at the battle of Flodden, 1514.2 pages or more26Andrew Cockburn 
PringleThomas PringleA follow up from Professor Charles Wait in South Africa on the article on Thomas Pringle in the previous edition with photographs of a memorial church to Thomas Pringle, its history, some notes on his descendants and how he is remembered in South Africa.2 pages or more83Professor Charles Wait 
PringleCranston-Pringle-SparkThe author traces her genealogy.1 page or more94Muriel Hall 
PringlePringles of StichillAn account of how DNA was used to determine the succession to the Barony of Stichill.less than 1 page92 
PringleSusanna Pringle's Birthday bookThis Pringle tale goes from Browndeanlaw to Yetholm, London, New Brunswick and beyond-very interesting.4 pages or more16Maxine Flaherty 
PringlesGalashiels and some of its familiesTalk given to the society by Mr. Ian Miller, President of the Old Gala Club. Gala indeed goes back along way perhaps even to 7000 B.C. It covers the history up to the 19th Century.3 pages or more31Ian Miller 
PrinterArchives at Robert Smail’s Printing WorksA brief history of the famous Robert Smail’s Printing Works at Innerleithen which was started in 1866, and about their wonderful archives.2 pages or more67David Rudram 
Printing worksThe Archives and Collections of Robert Smail's Printing WorksA summary of the Smail family and the development of the printing works in Innerleithen. John Smail arrived first and operated a woollen mill for several years before emigrating to Otago, to produce the first tweed in New Zealand. Robert arrived around 1857 setting up a small shop in Bond Street as a shoemaker, but also selling books and stationery. The arrival of the railway in 1866 an ambitious Robert branched out into printing like his brother Thomas in Jedburgh. He purchased a shop and workshop on High Street, run by the power from water wheels on the lade. The successful business was inherited by his 3 sons James, Robert Cowan and Adam James in 1890. Adam and James also worked as travelling salesmen in the Borders area. Robert Cowan's son inherited Cowan was the last generation to inherit the business, and was lucky to sell the works through the National Trust for Scotland through Maurice Richards who happened to visit Innerleithen. The archives contain historical local newspapers, shipping records, photographs, order (guard) books; a detailed inventory is close to completion at the tine of writing. Guided tours are available.4 pages or more106Rachel May 
Procurator FiscalJames Stevenson, Procurator Fiscal JedburghReport on notes and papers received relating to the life of James Stevenson for approximately 60 years from 1827 Procurator Fiscal in Jedburghless than 1 page92 
Protocol booksSelkirk Protocol Books. An amazing DiscoveryA hidden hoard of 16th and 17th century documents from Selkirk.less than 1 page7 
ProudfootWho was Robert Proudfoot?A look by the author at his Proudfoot ancestry and mysteries surrounding it.3 pages or more90Chris Proudfoot 
ProudfootBroughton Free Church RecordsInformation on the book 'Broughton Free Kirk and Thereabouts 1842-1943' compiled by the Rev David Marshall Forrester in 1943.less than 1 page97 
PrussiaLowland Scots in PrussiaAbsorbing account of Scots mainly in Danzig and Konigsberg from 15th to 17th centuries. A lot of names recorded.5 pages or more45G.M.S.Lauder-Frost 
PurdieGalashiels and some of its familiesTalk given to the society by Mr. Ian Miller, President of the Old Gala Club. Gala indeed goes back along way perhaps even to 7000 B.C. It covers the history up to the 19th Century.3 pages or more31Ian Miller 
PurdomA Tale of Two Brothers and a Photographic PuzzleA tale of and contrast between two brothers Robert (later Sir Robert) and William Laidlaw born in Bonchester Bridge; Sir Robert who set up a chain of multiples in India , known as 'The Selfridges of the East' and who became a Member of Parliament and William who ran a grocery shop in Canada.3 pages or more88Ben Haslam 
PurdomRobert Paterson - Old MortalityAn account of the life of Robert Paterson, on whom Sir Walter Scott based the character Old Mortality.1 page or more93Ronald Morrison 
PurdomMore Canadian Intimations in the 'Hawick Advertiser'Deaths (1863-1864) extracted from the "Hawick Advertiser" of people connected to the Borders, and other places in southern Scotland. Continued from issue 40.less than 1 page43Marjory Gavin 
PurnessA Denholm Family And My Border MemoriesA journey through time in Denholm. From Post office, Lord Minto and his new bride to preserves cooking on the range in Meg Purness' draper's shop.3 pages or more35Jean Kelly 
PurvesDr George Henderson of Chirnside (1800 - 1864)Part 1 of an account of George Henderson of Chirnside, a medical doctor, who also found time for his interests in local history and customs, botany and poetry.12 pages or more62 
PurvesKnow your parish - LongformacusThe history, and how Longformacus got its name. Its population and parish records.1 page or more21Editor 
PurvesGreenlaw - an Ancient County TownSome notes on the book 'Greenlaw - an Ancient County Town' by James Denham.less than 1 page89 
PurvesThe Purves, Clays, and the Crimean WarThis is the text of the authors' talk to the Society titled 'James Charles Purves: a Coldstream Lad at the Charge' on 20th March 2005 about one of the participants in the charge of the Light Brigade, the battle, and some of James' family.12 pages or more58Will Murray and Trevor Swan 
PurvesColdstream History SocietyA note on the raising of a stone to commemorate James Charles Purves who died at the Battle of Balaclava in the 'Charge of the Light Brigade'.less than 1 page81 
PurvesSome Purves families in Duns BerwickshireA well known Berwickshire name Purves, a family from Duns in 1634 and his heirs.2 pages or more22Mrs Evelyn Carlson 
PurvesLiddles AbroadFamily pictures awaken an interest in family history. The author made contact with relatives in Australia, descendants of a blacksmith who'd emigrated front Heughhead, Reston.2 pages or more72Bill Stewart 
PurvesCousin Fred from HawickProblems tracing the history of a Dickson family who had lived in the Lauder area from the 17th century,3 pages or more65Jim Dickson 
PurvesLady Helen Hall of DunglassA review of the book 'Lady Helen Hall of Dunglass'; by Sally Wilson.2 pages or more86Editor 
PurvesSister Elizabeth TullySome notes on the book, 'A Nurse at the Front' being effectively the transcript of a Diary kept by a WW1 nurse, Sister Edith Appleton.less than 1 page97 
PurvesBorderers in the Victorian Marriages Registers (1853-1895)This is a list of marriages in issues 16,17 and 18. It is a list of Border counties as their place of birth, when the married in Victoria, Australia between 1853 and 1895.3 pages or more18Barbara Turner 
PurvishillInnerleithen Poll Tax Roll, 1694An Innerleithen Poll Tax Roll, 1694; transcribed by John Ballantyne. Lots of people, their occupations, the rent values of their lands, and poll taxes due. A very useful and interesting document.7 pages or more43John Ballantyne 
PyleThe Dimma and Dickson Families of the Borders Region, ScotlandThe Dimma family from Eckford, who they married, and where they settled in Ontario. This is a well researched article into a old Border family.2 pages or more37Thomas Dimma Minster 
PyleBorder Treaties of AssuranceText from the Hamilton papers on the Treaties signed by the Border Barons with the English in 1544 . Followed by a list of the Border Clans in 1597 in the East March.5 pages or more1W.H. Oliver 
QuebecAinslies of Dolphinston to Manitoulin IslandExcellent article on the author's Ainslie forebears from Ancrum and Lilliesleaf to their arrival and life in Canada.4 pages or more20Robert L P Morden 
QuebecNotes from Kelso Mail re Ship crossings from Leith to QuebecFeedback on the crossings to Canada available to the Goodfellows from Leith to Quebec in 1818 and 1819.1 page or more104Marjorie Goodfellow 
Queen Elizabeth IIHer Majesty's Platinum JubileeIn commemoration of Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, a brief article about past visits to the Borders by her in 1947 (Galashiels) and in 1966 (Peebles).1 page or more109Editor 
Queen MaryAn act anent murthering of childrenAct of Assembly May 26th 1762 for reading the 21st Act of Parliament of the second session of parliament of King William and Queen Mary dated July 19th 1690 about murdering of children.less than 1 page21Margaret Steele 
Queensland (Rockhampton)Old Emigrant’s DiariesExtract from diary of Margaret Charteris, wife of Thomas Hinshelwood, emigrant from Jedburgh, ship ‘Nebo’, to Queensland, in 1883.4 pages or more40Jane Gibson 
QuinnHand Fasting MayAn account of how a couple became engaged by hand fasting on May morning.2 pages or more99Patricia Paterson 
QuinnDriver Augustine QuinnRequest for further information following the donation of a certificate of discharge granted to Driver Augustine Quinn.less than 1 page93 
QuinnThe Quinn Family of GalashielsThe author writes of her family, the Quinns, originally from Ireland who settled in Ladhope in 1879.2 pages or more95Ursula Howard 
QuixwoodSome Purves families in Duns BerwickshireA well known Berwickshire name Purves, a family from Duns in 1634 and his heirs.2 pages or more22Mrs Evelyn Carlson 
R.A.F.The King and I and the Galashiels War MemorialBackground on the life of Captain V.G.A. Bush, the only member of the R.A.F. whose name appears on the Galashiels War Memorial and his connection with Anna Leonowens the 'I' in 'The King and I'.1 page or more97Gavin McLelland 
RadioSir Ambrose Fleming - Father of Modern ElectronicsThe Borders connection of Sir Ambrose Fleming who designed the transmitter to enable the sending of the first message across the Atlantic and whose work paved the way for the invention of the modern light bulb and radio communication.1 page or more82Robin Croftin 
RadioBorder names involved in the Radio Security Service during WW2An investigation into the radio listening activity by amateurs in the Borders before, during and after WW2. 5 were recognised by Bletchley Park for their services, including Mrs Ann Thomson (nee McDonald) who was also recognised by the government in July 2019 before she passed away in 2021. A list of local radio enthusiasts in the Borders between the 1930s and 60s are presented. Photographs included.4 pages or more111Bruce McCartney 
RaeThe Fairholme Memorial (Holy Trinity Churchyard, Melrose)An article on the memorial in Holy Trinity Churchyard, Melrose to James Walter Fairholme, R.N. who perished with the Franklin expedition of 1845 to discover the North West Passage and an account of the expedition itself.89John Wood 
RAFThomas Alan Charters ScottA partial story put together based on a collection of documents bought at auction in 2018. Thomas Alan Charters Scott born Galashiels 10/Jun/1925. Father Thomas Allan Charters Scott (1898-1938); mother Mary Anderson (1900-1980) woollen reeler - her parents William Anderson (goods porter) and Mary Phillips. Thomas served an apprenticeship as an engineer, fitter and turner at Burnside Iron Works, Galashiels from 1941, and served in the RAF as an Aircraftsman 1st Class from 1945 to 1948. He returned to Scotland, but then joined the Merchant Navy as 3rd Engineer until 1955. In 1956 he moved back to Galashiels, living at Magdala Terrace, but left his employment after 15 months, to possibly spend time mining in Rhodesia, later returning to marry Margaret Anne Brownlee and purchase another property in Magdala Terrace. Further work has been performed in trying to trace the Brownlee family in Newton St Boswells, Bonjedward, Greenlaw, Huntlywood. Also, efforts to trace back Thomas senior from Newtown St Boswells, through Selkirk and Galashiels. There are many more recent photos in what is thought to be a Royal Marines uniform. Contributions welcome.3 pages or more105Editor 
RafflesThe Life and Family of Dr. John Leyden, poet and orientalist from DenholmAn account of the life of Dr. John Leyden born in Denholm, poet and orientalist and friend of Sir Stamford Raffles; his travels in India, China and Java.6 pages or more76Marjorie A Gavin 
RafflesThe Life and Family of Dr. John LeydenEnthralling biography of the famous polymath (minister, surgeon, judge, linguist, poet and naturalist) who lived from 1775 to 1811.7 pages or more45Marjory Gavin 
Ragged SchoolDrumlanrig School - 'The Ragged School'Engaging account of the 150 year history of Drumlanrig School, originally the 'Ragged School' serving an area known as the West End of Hawick.10 pages or more60Marjorie A. Gavin 
Ragged SchoolCD Review - Kelso Poor House and Ragged SchoolInteresting review of the content of this much loved publication, and a bit on the social context of the Poor House and the Ragged School in Kelso.1 page or more67Norrie McLeish 
Ragged SchoolKelso's Ragged schoolCase histories and fate of children in the 1800s who went to a Ragged School. These three names from the excellent book that Audrey has written will make you want to purchase this book.2 pages or more9Audrey Mitchell 
RaglanThe Purves, Clays, and the Crimean WarThis is the text of the authors' talk to the Society titled 'James Charles Purves: a Coldstream Lad at the Charge' on 20th March 2005 about one of the participants in the charge of the Light Brigade, the battle, and some of James' family.12 pages or more58Will Murray and Trevor Swan 
RailwayWorking on the RailroadRailroad incidents recorded during the construction of the Galashiels section of the Waverley line 1884-452 pages or more30M. L.. Lawson 
Railway HaughLauder and LauderdaleThis is the text of the talk given by Ian Miller, president of Old Gala House on the 18th April 19995 pages or more41Ian Miller 
RailwaysBorder Railways - Places of Popular ResortAn account of the history of the Border Railways from their opening in the 1840s to their closure in the 1960s.2 pages or more88Ann Glen 
RailwaysThe Railways of PeeblesInformation on a new publication entitled 'The Railways of Peebles' which traces the competition between two railway companies to open a line to Peebles, the competing lines which were opened and their subsequent history.1 page or more84 
RailwaysSt.Boswells to Berwick Railway via DunsSome paragraphs on a book 'St Boswells to Berwick via Duns' which traces the history of this railway line.less than 1 page83 
RailwaysSidelines on the Borders RailwayNowadays, the only railway line in the Borders is the main east coast line in Berwickshire. Lady Gibson has discovered, however, that the history of the railways has plenty of interest for family historians.1 page or more11Jane Gibson 
RailwaysCounty Railway Routes - Berwick to St BoswellsDetails of the book in the Country Railway Book series Berwick to St Boswells.less than 1 page89 
Ralph OliphantRalph Oliphant of Marefield nr. Kelso, Mentor for the early Scottish Photographer John Muir WoodStory of John Muir Wood - photographer, who was mentored by Ralph Oliphaunt of Marlefield near Kelso.2 pages or more100Paul Muir Wood 
RamsayMentions of the Ramsays of Foulden familyAn account of the history of the Ramsays of Foulden in Berwickshire from the 13th century2 pages or more92Gregory Lauder-Frost 
RamsayThe Days of Our Youth - Memories of MelroseThis article has been extracted from a much longer memoir that John Dick wrote when he retired around 1950. He was born in 1889, the second son of William Dick, an ironmonger in Melrose and his wife Isobella Lauder. He emigrated to Canada as a young man where he eventually became the Chief Cost Accountant for Sun Life Assurance Company. John served in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in World War I as a quarter-master sergeant. Although he was twice married he had no children.7 pages or more67John Dick 
RamsayJames Hogg AncestryReport of research to establish a family connection with James Hogg, the Ettrick Shepherd,1 page or more98Mike Hogg 
RamsayThe Famous and Infamous of the Jeffrey FamilyAbsorbing biography of James Jeffrey, son of James Jeffrey and Elizabeth Sinton, and his career as a famous gardener.3 pages or more46George Martin 
Rangoon"My Great Grandfather died at sea"A ships Master from Irvine in Ayrshire. How Bill researched the history of a remarkable seaman. 'One of his best'.3 pages or more31Bill Murray 
RankineSaving and Sharing Borders Stories of WWIReference to the project by Live Borders Museum and Library Services to commemorate the Borders experience during the Great War.less than 1 page91 
RankineCoulter's CandySome investigation into the life and background of Robert Coltart, confectionery manufacturer who probably compiled the song 'Coulter's Candy', his connections with Galashiels and the history of the song.3 pages or more86Ronald Morrison 
RanulphHermitage - Grim Guardian of the Borders-The history of Hermitage Castle and its inhabitants from 1207 right through. Continued in issue 11.2 pages or more10Norrie McLeish 
RathieThe Turnbulls of Minto Cleuchead, Burnfoot and East MiddleFrom Hawick to Australia Extracts from a book of more than three hundred pages .3 pages or more26Mrs Robyn Crossle 
RavenswoodNorth West passage-the Melrose connectionIt is 150 years since the explorer, Sir John Franklin, vanished. This is the tale of a Melrose man who was with him on the long journey to find the North West Passage.1 page or more21 
RayGreenlaw JailList of prisoners in Greenlaw Jail in the 1851 census.1 page or more35Carol Trotter 
ReavlyAn Elephantine trip to St Mary's LochGeorge Reavly in his history of Galashiels notes that fifty years ago not a gig could be got to hire. One of the largest trips that ever left Galashiels propelled by horse power. On the trip to St Marys Loch.2 pages or more22K. McRae 
ReayLaidlawstiel, ClovenfordsThis is history bought to life with Walter Scott, William Wordsworth and Prime Minister Gladstone. For anyone interested in Clovenfords you must read this.2 pages or more37Margaret Lawson 
Red FoxThe Years of Date ChangeSome legal consequences of the change from the Julian to the Gregorian Calendar.1 page or more92Ronald Morrison 
RedbraeGreenlaw - an Ancient County TownSome notes on the book 'Greenlaw - an Ancient County Town' by James Denham.less than 1 page89 
RedesdaleThe battle of Otterburn 600th AnniversaryThe history of the battle of Otterburn and the families that took part, also, Walter Scott's version is different to that of the English version in The Chevy chase.2 pages or more8Violet Jardine 
RedesdaleMiriam FishOne of the band of grave yard inscription recorders, she gives a interesting description of her youth.1 page or more31Miriam Fish 
RedewaterThe Kers of Cessford CastleA history of the Kers of Cessford Castle.3 pages or more86Norrie McLeish 
RedheughElliot Family TreesReport on Elliot(t) Clan Gathering and of various family trees donated to the Society by the Clan.less than 1 page96 
RedpathWilliam Shillinglaw CrockettArticle on William Shillinglaw Crockett, Earlston, minister, poet and public speaker.1 page or more99Jenny Cockburn 
RedpathMy dig into the pastPeeblesshire family and from other parts of the Borders, an interesting tale. Also history of various bridges over the Tweed.3 pages or more34A. Turner 
RedpathMy dig into the PastHow a birthday party of Melrose Bridge led to a very interesting tale of one man's family search.2 pages or more33Mr Turner 
RedpathWomen of GunsgreenAn account of an exhibition entitled 'Women of Gunsgreen' with information on women who resided at or had connections with Gunsgreen House in Eyemouth.1 page or more85Ronald Morrison 
RedpathFollowing in the Footsteps of Robert Redpath.The story of one man's journey to mine gold in Australia. There is reference to two diaries kept by other men on the voyage from Glasgow to Townsville, Queensland.3 pages or more69Irene J Redpath 
ReedylochThe Soldiers RememberReport on launch of the book 'The Soldiers Remember' being of memories recorded by wounded soldiers during WW1 as they recovered at Southfield Military Hospital, Duns.less than 1 page97 
Reformatory SchoolsA Young Hawick Entertainer - Charles StaintonThe life of Charles Stainton who first appears in the Hawick Criminal Records aged 9 in 1903 but who went on to become a music hall artist with the Sutcliffe Troupe.3 pages or more87Elma Fleming 
RegalityLangshaw Mill Decree of 1608Extract Decree relating to Langshaw Mill. The Decree is interesting for genealogists because of the very considerable number of people mentioned in it.1 page or more59Gregory Lauder-Frost 
RehillThe Quinn Family of GalashielsThe author writes of her family, the Quinns, originally from Ireland who settled in Ladhope in 1879.2 pages or more95Ursula Howard 
ReidHawick Baptists in the First World WarReference to a book 'Hawick Baptists in the First World War' by Roger J Owen, donated to the Society.less than 1 page91 
ReidA Certain Political SlantAn account of the death by hanging of a sheep stealer and train robber, Remus Reid and the slant subsequently put on the event by an American Congressman.1 page or more85 
ReidAn ill-matched coupleAn account from a solicitor's file of a domestic dispute between a husband and wife over assets.3 pages or more87Ralph Maltman 
ReidSecret PeeblesReview of the book 'Secret Peebles' by Liz Hanson.less than 1 page95Ronald Morrison 
ReiversReiversNote of two books (one of poetry) recently published on the Border Reivers.less than 1 page96 
ReiversIn the Footsteps of the ReiversNotes on the book 'In the Footsteps of the Reivers' by Brian Dingle.less than 1 page97Enid Cruickshank 
ReiversHawick Reivers FestivalA summary of the lawless and turbulent times celebrated in the Hawick Reivers Festival celebrated in March. Prominent reivers surnames are listed, together with words originating from the period and region.1 page or more111Editor 
ReiversHawick Reivers FestivalReference to Hawick Reivers Festival.less than 1 page99 
ReiversThe Olivers of Jed ValleyA History of the Olivers of the Jed Valley tracing their history from the earliest of times with reference to some of the more famous and infamous.6 pages or more85Norrie McLeish 
RelationshipsA somewhat convoluted treeAn old music hall ditty about father and son marrying daughter and mother.less than 1 page73 
RennellPierre Merlet and the Humes of BroomhouseAn account of the author's researches to prove that Helen Home of Broomhouse was responsible for the smuggling out of France during the French Revolution of the infant Pierre Merlet who later became a distinguished linguist.6 pages or more90David Wesley 
RennieLife in Linton with William Pringle's FamilyAbsorbing account of William Pringle, his children, and his grandson, Thomas Pringle, the 'Poet of South Africa'.4 pages or more20Barbara E. Turner 
RentonRentons of Billie and LambertonContinuation of the article in the previous issue of the history of the Renton family of Billie and Lamberton. The story continues from the 16th. century to date detailing many achievements but also revealing some scandal.7 pages or more84Gregory Lauder- Frost 
RentonCockburns of that ilkThe origins of Cockburns in Berwickshire3 pages or more36Russell Wilson Cockburn 
RentonRentons in the Hutton Old Parish RegisterList of Entries.2 pages or more13Norrie McLeish 
RentonRentons in the Hutton Old Parish RegisterFor anyone with a Renton in the family this is very interesting with full name, where, and the date they were born, and more.2 pages or more10Norrie McLeish 
RentonBorderers in the Victorian Marriages Registers (1853-1895)This is a list of marriages in issues 16,17 and 18. It is a list of Border counties as their place of birth, when the married in Victoria, Australia between 1853 and 1895.3 pages or more18Barbara Turner 
RentonRentons of Billie and LambertonThe first part of an account of the History of the Rentons of Billie and Lamberton in Berwickshire. Tracing in detail the history of the family from the early fourteenth century.4 pages or more83Gregory Lauder-Frost 
RentonA Renton Family Mystery which starts in the parish of Hutton, BerwickshireFollowing the article on the Rentons in Issue 13, the author traces the Renton family back to his great-grandmother (Elizabeth Renton - born in Hutton - 1841-1920), who had an illegitimate son David Renton by a Scottish 'gentleman' (allegedly David Robertson Williamson (Colonel)). David married Ida Sandimans, and had 3 children including Edward Renton (1912-1975), the authors father. There is an account of the investigations into the validity of this family history.5 pages or more109Simon Renton 
RentonLady Helen Hall of DunglassA review of the book 'Lady Helen Hall of Dunglass'; by Sally Wilson.2 pages or more86Editor 
RentonRenton School GrantshouseSome notes on the book 'Renton School Grantshouse' by Jim Crosbie and Margaret Fleming.less than 1 page89 
RentonAnother Borderer at BalaclavaComment about James Hunter, one of the participants in the Heavy Brigade who had the task of breaking through Russian lines at Balaclava, in respect of the talk given by Will Murray and Trevor Swan entitled a “Coldstream lad at the Charge” in issue No.58.1 page or more60Colin Miller 
RentonPresbyterian Migration into NorthumberlandThis is a list of names from the Communion Rolls of some Presbyterian churches in Northumberland. This is in more than one Magazine.2 pages or more19Don Mason 
RentonAn Opaque GlassAbout William Glass (or Glasgow), who had become the first governor of the South Atlantic Island of Tristan da Cunha, honoured by the Friends of Kelso Museum in 1996.2 pages or more60Audrey Mitchell 
RenwickThe Tweedsmuir SacrificeAn account of the sacrifices and losses of the Parishioners of Tweedsmuir during W.W.1. and of one family in particular.2 pages or more96Ian Renwick 
RenwickStaff at Hutton CastleAppeal for further information on the staff at Hutton Castle, home of Sir William Burrell.1 page or more98Ronald Morrison 
RenwickMore Extracts from the Kelso Mail 1804Miscellaneous Extracts from the Kelso Mail 1804.1 page or more86 
RenwickOrmistons and Renwicks - Two Melrose FamiliesAn investigation into the origins of the business Ormiston and Renwick, seedsman/garden shop, in Melrose High Street. Starting with John Renwick (b. Makertstoun 1839, and his wife Wilhelmina Wilton 1846 and 5 children). 2 later children, one of which included the name Ormiston (the couple had a boarder Charles Ormiston d.1882, son of Archibald Ormiston 1815-1866, son of Walter Ormiston (b. 1750) and Agnes Brown d. 1846. The account goes on to describe more detail about the success of Charles and his legacy left to the Renwicks and to Melrose (Ormiston Institute). The business passed to George Henderson. The author's family (Bunyan) took over Rosebank from the Renwicks, and later acquired the Ship Inn (Alexander Bunyan) in 1921. John Renwick was a 2nd Lieutenant in the KOSB in WW1, returning to join his mother in Hawick.3 pages or more109Stephen Bunyan 
RenwickEscape from DingletonSome of the inmates of Dingleton Asylum, Melrose tried to escape. A few entries from the Register of escapes are listed here.3 pages or more74Peter Munro 
RestonJohn Liddle (13.3.1842 - 26.9.1907)An account of the life of John Liddle born at Reston and his voyage to Australia in 1865 aboard the "Clara". He kept a diary during the voyage and extracts are included illustrating what life was like aboard an emigrant ship. There are also details from the ship's register (a full list of the names of the 384 immigrants is available) also a breakdown of occupations, nationalities and deaths during the voyage.6 pages or more80Bill Stewart 
RestonLiddles AbroadFamily pictures awaken an interest in family history. The author made contact with relatives in Australia, descendants of a blacksmith who'd emigrated front Heughhead, Reston.2 pages or more72Bill Stewart 
ResurrectionistsThe Black DwarfAn account of the life of David Ritchie, the "Black Dwarf" of Sir Walter Scott's novel of the same name An account of his life (1741 to 1811) in and around the Manor Valley including an account of his meeting with Sir Walter Scott and after death the removal of his corpse by the Resurrectionists.5 pages or more76Ronald Morrison 
RetrieverFrom Golden to GoldenAn update on the article in magazine 88 on the Golden Retriever and its connection with the Borders; also information on a book recently publishedless than 1 page92 
Rev. R. MalcolmA Remarkable Eskdale Family. The Pasleys of CraigThe story of Pasleys of Craig - a two part story in issues 2 and 3 covers military and personnel accounts of many Palseys, if you are connected, it must be for you.3 pages or more2R.C.Wood 
Rex dollarsSaving, Spending and Family HistoryIn his follow up article on "Granny's Bawbees and Other Coins" the writer considers different forms of currency which circuited in Scotland including doits or dytes and rex dollars. He goes on to outline the not inconsiderable role played by Scottish banks in the development of the current banking system including such things as the invention of the first overdraft, the first retail bank branch, the world's first coloured bank note and the first mobile bank.5 pages or more79Peter Munro 
Richard GriffithLt Col Hon Sir Richard Waldie-Griffith BtBiography of Richard Waldie Griffith, grandson of Richard Griffith, Laird of Ednam, a renowned geologist and mining engineer, and son of George Richard Griffith1 page or more100Mike Chandler 
RichardsonJames Stewart (c. 1824-1904) - a life)An account or research into the life of James Stewart (born in Wilton 1824/25) and his family.6 pages or more96Harry D Watson 
Richmond, MissouriRalph Oliphant of Marefield nr. Kelso, Mentor for the early Scottish Photographer John Muir WoodStory of John Muir Wood - photographer, who was mentored by Ralph Oliphaunt of Marlefield near Kelso.2 pages or more100Paul Muir Wood 
RiddellA Tour through the BordersA poem submitted by the author with other records relating to Lilliesleaf.1 page or more94Esther Davis 
RiddellAutobiography of John Younger, shoemaker and poetPublished in 1881, an account of the life of John Younger, 1785-1860 of Longnewton and St Boswells.3 pages or more98Mike Chandler 
RiddellVoices from Lilliesleaf by Ian McDougallReview of a book ' Voices from Lilliesleaf' by Ian MacDougall.1 page or more90 
RiddellThe relationship of place names and personal namesThe relationship is two fold: (1) Place names derived from personal names, (2) Personal names derived or adopted from place names.1 page or more21Jessie Macdonald 
Riddell HouseAn Unexpected HomecomingAn Englishman migrates to the Borders when Riddell House changes hands. He marries a local lass with links to Innerleithen.2 pages or more71David Rudram 
Riddell LodgeJoseph Stephenson of Longyester, Riddle Lodge and SoonhopeThe writer recalls his ancestor, Joseph Stephenson and looks at an unfortunate arrangement he entered into under the influence of alcohol.3 pages or more99Harry D Watson 
RiddleA Young Hawick Entertainer - Charles StaintonThe life of Charles Stainton who first appears in the Hawick Criminal Records aged 9 in 1903 but who went on to become a music hall artist with the Sutcliffe Troupe.3 pages or more87Elma Fleming 
Ringan OliverJames Veitch - Border AstronomerShort extract of a talk given by Mr. Bill Veitch to the Society on the 15th of May 1994.less than 1 page26Bill Veitch 
RiselawOur Jeffrey ProgenitorAn account of the history of the Jeffery family, from Peter (blacksmith), born in Riselaw. He moved with his wife Agnes Ker, to Hopetoun, Leitholm - they had 3 children George, John and Margaret.1 page or more100John Jeffrey 
RitchieNostalgic MemoriesSandra Devlin of Queensland sent a copy of a letter written in Langholm in 1934 by T. Ritchie to his cousin, Dr. T. Oliver. An abridged version is printed in this volume.2 pages or more33Sandra Devlin 
RitsonEvery Post Card tells a storyAn article on the place of postcards in family history including a history of the postcard and the information which can be gleaned from them. The writer instances several examples of how postcards have enabled her to expand on her own family history research3 pages or more79Anne Golden 
RitsonOld Books with Hawick ConnectionsA description of two old books about Hawick from the author's library. One is a library book that was never returned. Speculation about the culprit reveals many family relationships.2 pages or more74Anne Golden 
RitsonPleasant Sunday Afternoons and the Lad o' PairtsAn account of the activities of the Pleasant Sunday Afternoon Group formed in Hawick in 1932 with details of some of the theatrical performances which they staged.3 pages or more89Anne F Golden 
RitsonA Family Church - St Cuthbert's Scottish Episcopal Church, HawickSome notes on the history of St Cuthbert's Scottish Episcopal Church, Hawick particularly the author's family connection. Principal names mentioned are Coltman, Ritson, Godfrey, FitzWalter, Dearden, Landles.3 pages or more75Anne Golden 
River BailiffsA Policeman's LotArticle on the lie of Alexander Linton born in 1829 at Kirkhope who became a river bailiff and later a policemen in Caithness. Requirements for admission to the police force and some general background regarding a policeman's lot. Letter he returned to the Borders and had various positions; as a factory night watchman, as a stone dyke builder and was still employed as a stonebreaker at age 71.3 pages or more79Charles Borthwick 
River TweedBridging the TweedA book review of 'Bridging the Tweed' by Jim Lyon. The book describes all the bridges along the length of the river in some detail - pictures, construction and history, including architectural.1 page or more102Ronald Morrison 
Rob the YirlLetter to the Editor - Rob the Yirl, JedburghA request for identification of an old postcard photo of an old bearded drummer in a top hat, captioned "Rob the Yirl" Jedburgh. Postmarked Jedburgh, MY 31 04less than 1 page101Tom Maxwell 
RobbWisdom lingers: Adventures of an ex-officerFrom 1908 the Territorial movement through the First World War.3 pages or more18Stanly Gordon Ayer 
Robert AdamMellerstainSynopsis of a talk on "Mellerstain" given to the society on 15th October 1995. It is a very good account of the mansion and its keepers from the past to the present.3 pages or more30M. Ellis 
Robert BlackadderThe Unlucky BlackaddersA summary of ongoing research into history of the Blackadder family in Berwickshire from 1296 (Rofgier/Walteris de Blakedir) to the demolition of Blackadder House. It includes the involvement of the family in Melrose Abbey, the Wars of the Roses, Flodden Field, piracy, Mary Queen of Scots, divinity and Stirling Castle.4 pages or more101Ronald Morrison 
Robert BrandMy Ancestor Fought at BalaclavaRobert Brand (born 1815 in Ceres, Fife) was the son of John Brand and Helen Patie. He was a weaver and joined the 93rd Highlanders, serving for 21 years. In 1851 he, and his wife (Anne, Co. Tyrone), were based at Edinburgh Castle. He fought at Balaclava in the Crimean War as one of 'The Thin Red Line'. When he left the army he lived with his sister Elizabeth and husband Robert Nicholson, in Bank Court, until he died in 1875.less than 1 page105Liz Cowie 
Robert BrownleeGreenlaw and Melrose BrownleesNew member Graham Somerville has been able to confirm speculation in Issue 105 regarding the Berwickshire Brownlee ancestors. Thomas Brownlee and his twin Robert were born 1851 at Greenlaw of parents Alexander Brownlee (1797-1874 - Greenlaw) and Mary Ann Hood (1807 (Coldstream)-1887(Greenlaw)). The member has DNA matches to Robert. The family story is further described and evidence seen at Greenlaw Church.1 page or more110Editor 
Robert BunyieA Letter From AmericaA transcript of a letter sent to Robert Hart, Thomas Vair and John Cochran of Newstead near Melrose that arrived March 1800, dated Dec 1799, and sent by "Robt Bunyie" (with a postscript and notes by Thomas Main) from Vineyard Hills, America. Robert describes setting up a weaving business, and developing cooper skills. He describes how plentiful crops and livestock are, including sugar, saying how good life is there compared to "Old Scotland". The transcript is followed by an account by the author of communication at the time, and the discovery of the letter in 1970 in the bureau in the Auld Hoose in Newstead occupied by Mag Nisbet. The author considers Robert Bunyie to be his ancestor, born to William Bunyie and Janet Mein October 1783, meaning Robert was 16 at the time of writing.2 pages or more110Stephen Bunyan 
Robert BurnsJohn Ainslie Map MakerJohn Ainslie who was described at a conference in Edinburgh in 1971 as Scotland's greatest cartographer.2 pages or more4C.M. Ainslie 
Robert BurnsSome epitaphs written by Robert BurnsEpitaphs written by Robert Burns on Gavin Hamilton, his own father, Willie Mitchie and Robert Fergusson, poet.1 page or more76 
Robert BurnsThe Ainslies--Some notesThe name Ainslie, from 1066 onwards, a full and detailed family history.1 page or more8Violet Jardine 
Robert ElliotAm I or am I not an Elliot? Can I wear my Elliot tartan scarf?An account of the research into the authors connections to the Elliot name. Elizabeth Elliot was born in Hawick 1892 to Robert Eliot (b. 1857) and Margaret Rowat. Robert was 1 of 3 children born to George and Elizabeth Douglas. Before then the researcher has been unable to clearly trace the Elliots further with any confidence.less than 1 page102Christine Nichol 
Robert EwingManure Menu and Canine GenealogyA brief description from the late 1800s of the manures and feeding stuffs available from the West Nisbet Farm rented by Robert Ewing (grandfather of Vice Admiral Sir Alastair Ewing - previously mentioned in Issues 106 and 107). In addition are copies of advertisements for a greyhound or whippet being available for stud from the farm.1 page or more108Editor 
Robert FergussonSome epitaphs written by Robert BurnsEpitaphs written by Robert Burns on Gavin Hamilton, his own father, Willie Mitchie and Robert Fergusson, poet.1 page or more76 
Robert GoodfellowSome Related Goodfellow Settlers in CanadaAn account of the emigration of Robert Goodfellow, thought to have been living in Bewlie (1811), from Scotland and arriving in Quebec around 1820. His spouse, Janet Thomson went with him and bore a child (Janet) in Quebec on March 21 1821 - further children were born in Canada. He and his brothers Thomas, William and Andrew were recorded as Valcartier settlers. Other siblings stayed in Roxburghshire, where there are records of the family being in Bowden, Lillesleaf and Midlem. Robert died in Canada.3 pages or more100Marjorie Goodfellow 
Robert GoodfellowCanadian GoodfellowsA request for information on the following: Robert Goodfellow (Bewlie) and Janet Thomson - son John Born Peebles 1810, and the emigration of his parents to Quebec, Canada between 1815 and 1825.less than 1 page102Editor 
Robert HartA Letter From AmericaA transcript of a letter sent to Robert Hart, Thomas Vair and John Cochran of Newstead near Melrose that arrived March 1800, dated Dec 1799, and sent by "Robt Bunyie" (with a postscript and notes by Thomas Main) from Vineyard Hills, America. Robert describes setting up a weaving business, and developing cooper skills. He describes how plentiful crops and livestock are, including sugar, saying how good life is there compared to "Old Scotland". The transcript is followed by an account by the author of communication at the time, and the discovery of the letter in 1970 in the bureau in the Auld Hoose in Newstead occupied by Mag Nisbet. The author considers Robert Bunyie to be his ancestor, born to William Bunyie and Janet Mein October 1783, meaning Robert was 16 at the time of writing.2 pages or more110Stephen Bunyan 
Robert Leman Purdom2nd Lt Robert Leman PurdomA native of Hawick Robert Leman Purdom KOSB (1883-1917) was from a family key in the development of the town. Robert senior was the Town Clerk, co-founded Hawick Golf Club, and secretary of the School of Art and Cottage Hospital. Robert seniors siblings (x3) and many half-siblings (x7) are listed and described, as are Robert seniors parents. Robert Leman' mother was Helen Emma Leman, whose family had relocated to Australia during the gold rush. Robert Lemans siblings are listed and described. Robert Leman enlisted and rose to 2nd Lt, but was killed in action 1917 aged 32.2 pages or more102Editor 
Robert Mabon LaidlawRobert Mabon Laidlaw. Woodside Nursery 1900-1950 Wood Street, GalashielsA brief account of the development of the Wood Street nursery in Galashiels by Robert Mabon Laidlaw (1868-1950), from Bowhill, and the Laidlaw family in Wood Street in Galashiels. Robert was the grandfather of the author. The nursery land was re-developed to form the new housing development called Woodlea 40 years after Roberts death.3 pages or more108Marjorie McLauchlan 
Robert OliverAndrew OliverStory of the life of Andrew Oliver, blacksmith and farmer at Allerton. He emigrated to Ireland, married Jane Hunter, but returned to Berwickshire after her death. He married Alison Purves. He died 1938 and was buried at Edrom.less than 1 page100Margaret Dick 
Robert Purdom2nd Lt Robert Leman PurdomA native of Hawick Robert Leman Purdom KOSB (1883-1917) was from a family key in the development of the town. Robert senior was the Town Clerk, co-founded Hawick Golf Club, and secretary of the School of Art and Cottage Hospital. Robert seniors siblings (x3) and many half-siblings (x7) are listed and described, as are Robert seniors parents. Robert Leman' mother was Helen Emma Leman, whose family had relocated to Australia during the gold rush. Robert Lemans siblings are listed and described. Robert Leman enlisted and rose to 2nd Lt, but was killed in action 1917 aged 32.2 pages or more102Editor 
Robert RutherfordThe Long Ministry of Robert RutherfordA summary of the story of Robert Rutherford longest-serving minister. First ordained at Mountaincross 10 March 1847, he was born Earshall 1817. Married to Agnes Gunion, he was renowned as being strict. He was relieved of active duties in 1891 and died 11 December 1894 to be buried in Newlands churchyard.1 page or more104Valerie Matthews 
Robert SmailThe Archives and Collections of Robert Smail's Printing WorksA summary of the Smail family and the development of the printing works in Innerleithen. John Smail arrived first and operated a woollen mill for several years before emigrating to Otago, to produce the first tweed in New Zealand. Robert arrived around 1857 setting up a small shop in Bond Street as a shoemaker, but also selling books and stationery. The arrival of the railway in 1866 an ambitious Robert branched out into printing like his brother Thomas in Jedburgh. He purchased a shop and workshop on High Street, run by the power from water wheels on the lade. The successful business was inherited by his 3 sons James, Robert Cowan and Adam James in 1890. Adam and James also worked as travelling salesmen in the Borders area. Robert Cowan's son inherited Cowan was the last generation to inherit the business, and was lucky to sell the works through the National Trust for Scotland through Maurice Richards who happened to visit Innerleithen. The archives contain historical local newspapers, shipping records, photographs, order (guard) books; a detailed inventory is close to completion at the tine of writing. Guided tours are available.4 pages or more106Rachel May 
Robert the BruceMelrose: Past and PresentA story of Melrose from 3000 years B.C. to the Greenyards in 1992.2 pages or more22Mr. T Little 
Robert TurnbullRob the Yirl of JedburghAn account of an interview with Rob the Yirl of Jedburgh (born Robert Turnbull), a miller then chimney sweep, who occasionally was a town crier, drummer and bell ringer. His mother Mary Gray (maiden name Smeaton born Eccles); his father Adam Turnbull living in Jedburgh. Rob married Elizabeth Hunter. Photographs of Rob the Yirl included.1 page or more103Editor 
RobertonThe Miller Family of Hawick, Scotland and Delaware County, New YorkThis Miller family who emigrated from Hawick or Roberton-they set up a farm in the Catskill mountains of New York.2 pages or more34C. Raymond La Fever 
RobertonThe Border Archive - For Queen and CountyThis is a list of all the men between the ages of 18 and 45 residing in Roberton in 1807.2 pages or more10Robert Miller 
RobertonRev. Robert Douglas, 1747-1820 The father of GalashielsThe Rev. Robert Douglas, minister of Galashiels, 1747-1820, was a man of great ability and served his parishioners so well he was called "The Father of Galashiels".2 pages or more37Donald Whyte 
RobertonThe Border Archive - For Queen and CountyMilitia list of all men between 18 and 45 residing in Roberton in 1807.2 pages or more13 
RobertonSusanna Pringle's Birthday bookThis Pringle tale goes from Browndeanlaw to Yetholm, London, New Brunswick and beyond-very interesting.4 pages or more16Maxine Flaherty 
Robertonm Roxburghshire to Delaware County: The 19th Century Miller Letters - Part 1Account of letters written between 1818 and 1864 from Scotland to David Miller (1795-1883), and his wives, and relatives. David Miller was the son of Thomas Miller, a beadle of Roberton Kirk.4 pages or more64John W. Hoy 
RobertsOn the BusesAn article from The Southern Reporter of October 29th 1959 about George Turnbull's working life from 1913 to 1959, as a chauffeur or mechanic until 1924, then various jobs for a local bus company.2 pages or more66Charles Borthwick 
RobertsonEarly DaysExcerpts from the account of early years of her marriage written by Mrs Minerve Gibson from Calgary, Alberta, in 1980 at the age of 107.3 pages or more19Jane Gibson 
RobertsonLamberton TollSome notes on the history of Lamberton Toll and irregular marriages with particular reference to the Dixon (Dickson) family who resided there.2 pages or more85Jennifer Dunlop 
Robertson15 PARA - Jumping for JoyThe author's talk to the Society on 30th April 2006 about life in the Parachute Regiment, its history, and some of its characters.9 pages or more61Alasdair Hutton 
RobertsonWomen of GunsgreenAn account of an exhibition entitled 'Women of Gunsgreen' with information on women who resided at or had connections with Gunsgreen House in Eyemouth.1 page or more85Ronald Morrison 
RobertsonWilliam Elliot, ArchitectThe family history of William Elliot and descriptions of some of the fine house's he built.3 pages or more15Kathleen Stewart 
RobertsonKnow Your Parish - EdnamHistory of the parish of Ednam and some inhabitants.1 page or more24Audrey Mitchell 
RobertsonBorder BeginningsThe author traces her descent from Adam Black born in Coldingham in 1732.1 page or more95Val Metcalfe 
RobertsonDuns, Burgh on the Merse and Surrounding VillagesReview of the book Dunse Burgh on the Merse with the Surrounding Villages' by James Denham.1 page or more91 
RobertsonPleasant Sunday AfternoonsA follow up on the article in the previous magazine on the activities of the Hawick Pleasant Sunday Afternoons Group.1 page or more90 
RobinsonA Scots SagaBook review. Author: Sylvia Robinson. A historical fiction description of 7 generations of women in the authors family between 1720 and 2012, starting in Hassendeanburn, near Hawick. Links to the Dicksons and Turnbullsless than 1 page109Sylvia Robinson 
RobinsonA Tour through the BordersA poem submitted by the author with other records relating to Lilliesleaf.1 page or more94Esther Davis 
RobinsonPleasant Sunday AfternoonsA follow up on the article in the previous magazine on the activities of the Hawick Pleasant Sunday Afternoons Group.1 page or more90 
RobsonPolice and Criminal RecordsAn account of the indexing of the Selkirk Criminal Register 1897 to 1918 and what to expect to find.3 pages or more86Elma Fleming 
RobsonA Branch of the Johnston ClanReview of a book received by BFHS on the history of the Johnston clan, plus family tree. Also describing life in the 1700s. They emigrated to Australia in 1817. Other Border families mentioned in the tree - Bogue, Darling, Edgar, Fairbairn, Dunlop, Logan, McWatt, Robson, Rutherford, Trotter.less than 1 page100Ronald Morrison 
RobsonDuns Properties and FamiliesBook review. Author: David McLean. Histories of 3 further properties in Duns. 1. The Hermitage on Station Road - built 1840 - previously families Stewart/Stuart and Ferguson - nursing home - and now in private hands again. 2. Duns Auction Mart - opened 1877 - main family connection - Swan. 3. Fenton Lodge (previously Kilmeny) - 1890s designed by local architect George Fortune (also known for local churches - especially new church at Cranshaws - related families Fensons and Robsons. Digital copies available. See also Issue 106.less than 1 page107Ronald Morrison 
RocheadJohn Thomas RocheadSome notes on the life of John Thomas Rochead, architect with particular reference to his work at Hawick.3 pages or more85 
RockhamptonThey Went To AustraliaFascinating account of the Turnbulls journey from Ancrum to Australia via Cape Town, and life afterwards.2 pages or more43Janet Godden 
Rockhopper CopperAn Opaque GlassAbout William Glass (or Glasgow), who had become the first governor of the South Atlantic Island of Tristan da Cunha, honoured by the Friends of Kelso Museum in 1996.2 pages or more60Audrey Mitchell 
RodgerPolice and Criminal RecordsAn account of the indexing of the Selkirk Criminal Register 1897 to 1918 and what to expect to find.3 pages or more86Elma Fleming 
RolandCharles McGinnSome notes on Charles McGinn born at Stow in 1865 and his emigration to Australia.2 pages or more87Michael and Chris Hume 
RomanesJoseph Stephenson of Longyester, Riddle Lodge and SoonhopeThe writer recalls his ancestor, Joseph Stephenson and looks at an unfortunate arrangement he entered into under the influence of alcohol.3 pages or more99Harry D Watson 
RooseveltFamily Tree Maker OnlineDescription of some of the features and benefits of using a family history computer program with the Internet2 pages or more40Allan McVittie 
RossWilliam Shillinglaw CrockettArticle on William Shillinglaw Crockett, Earlston, minister, poet and public speaker.1 page or more99Jenny Cockburn 
RossNew Collections at the Heritage HubCounty council records, diaries and estate papers were identified amongst the backlog of uncatalogued material at the Scottish Borders Archive.4 pages or more69Juline Baird 
RoutledgeRoutledge Clan SocietyA reference to the name Routledge and the Clan website.less than 1 page94Editor 
RowanburnA Border family and the curious case of Sherlock HolmesAbout the author's ancestor, William Scott, his cattle dealing partnership with George Bell, and his coal-mine at Rowanburn in the 18th century, and Dr Joseph Bell, the inspiration for Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes.3 pages or more60John Webley 
RoxburghLocal TS Royal Edward KOSB casualtiesA list of KOSB casualties. (Additional names and places - William Hogg - Hawick. Also Dumfries and Galloway names - Archibald Strong - Johnstone, Francis Head Cameron - Whithorn, James Dickson + James Gordon - Kirkbean, James Kirkpatrick - Twynham, John McCaig - Port William, Joseph Hunter McMunnies - Tynwald, Joseph Melvin - Glasserton, Matthew Bryson Richardson - Lochmaben, John Telford + Robert Trodden - Annan.1 page or more101Jared Squirrell 
RoxburghRobeson descendants in Roxburghshire & BerwickshireAndrew Robeson was born in Kelso (1640), with 4 siblings Thomas, David, James and Janet, was a wool and linen merchant and a Quaker and was imprisoned in Duns and Edinburgh for that reason in the 1660s. He went to America, via Clonmel, Ireland and established the earliest township in Philadelphia, and called it Roxburgh.His grandson Thomas was heavily involved American Revolution in North Carolina, and Robeson County was named after him. Robesone, Robison, Robson and Robertson make tracing this family a challenge.1 page or more102Editor 
RoxburghRoxburgh Police Instruction BookBook review. Author: William Everitt (Chief Constable of Roxburgh County). "Orders Regulations and Instructions framed and issued for the government of the Roxburgh County Police". 1858. The reviewer lifts instructions from the book describing the law, but also some insight into Borders life at that time.1 page or more108Ronald Morrison 
RoxburghLetters of Slains 1569 - A family puzzleAn intriguing tale of death and complaint in 1569.2 pages or more12Jean Smithers 
Roxburgh County PolicePolice RecordsA note on success in tracing records of a James Scott of Maxton in the 1878 police records also some extracts from a book "orders, Regulations and instructions" issued by Roxburgh County Police in 1858.1 page or more78Elma Fleming 
RoxburghshireDNA Testing for Genealogists - A PrimerA description of the use of DNA testing and the strengths of the use of the Autosomal test to extend knowledge to 4th cousins registered in the system. Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) testing is briefly described, plus Y-DNA. The author has used these tests to successfully trace the birth of his great great grandparents, and uncovered links to 4 different family lines.3 pages or more103George Ferguson 
RoxburghshireMapsBrief notes about Borders maps available from the Society, and on the Internet.1 page or more43Peter Munro 
RoxburghshireCD Review - Kelso Poor House and Ragged SchoolInteresting review of the content of this much loved publication, and a bit on the social context of the Poor House and the Ragged School in Kelso.1 page or more67Norrie McLeish 
RoxburghshireRecords of Sudden Deaths and Casualties, RoxburghshireThe records of Sudden Deaths and Casualties in Roxburghshire between 1876 and 1906 have now been indexed. Some examples from these records.3 pages or more80 
RoxburghshireNew Collections at the Heritage HubCounty council records, diaries and estate papers were identified amongst the backlog of uncatalogued material at the Scottish Borders Archive.4 pages or more69Juline Baird 
RoxburghshireThe Costs of Church Services in Scottish ParishesStructure of costs for church services, i.e. christenings, weddings and burials in Berwickshire and Roxburghshire between 1725 and 1832.4 pages or more53David Richardson 
RoxburghshireCD Review - Bowden Monumental InscriptionsReview of the content of this publication, and suggestions of other useful publications.1 page or more67Norrie McLeish 
RoyKelso Mail ExtractsSix birth announcements published in the newspaper in 1803 and 1804.1 page or more73Marjorie Gavin 
Royal British DragoonsThe Autobiography of a Working manSome notes regarding the life of Alexander Somerville born in East Lothian but who spent most of his early life in Berwickshire. He became a cavalryman in the Royal British Dragoons but was subjected to punishment of 100 lashes for writing to a local paper at the time of the passing of the Reform Act of 1832. Questions were asked in Parliament regarding his punishment almost universally regarded as excessive and his release from the army was purchased by public subscription. His autobiography recalls the hardship of his early life in Berwickshire as son of a farm hand.2 pages or more79Ronald Morrison 
Royal ScotsWisdom lingers: Adventures of an ex-officerFrom 1908 the Territorial movement through the First World War.3 pages or more18Stanly Gordon Ayer 
Royal ScotsThe mole catchers of LilliesleafThe story of a mole and rabbit catcher in the Lilliesleaf area.1 page or more18Mrs S.J. Hodgkinson 
Royal Scots GreysPte John Donaldson ScottAn investigation into the life of John Donaldson Scott, killed in France in 1914.2 pages or more97John Simpson Barton 
Royal Scots GreysAnother Borderer at BalaclavaComment about James Hunter, one of the participants in the Heavy Brigade who had the task of breaking through Russian lines at Balaclava, in respect of the talk given by Will Murray and Trevor Swan entitled a “Coldstream lad at the Charge” in issue No.58.1 page or more60Colin Miller 
RugbyWorld War 1 Rugby InternationalistsAn account by the author of how she sought out and visited the memorials to international rugby players who lost their lives in World War 1.2 pages or more88Esher Davies 
RuleRules/Turnbulls of Rule waterA written account of the Rule family. His wife who was Mary Rule, traces her family directly to 1693 near Norham.less than 1 page6John Simpson 
RuleBorder Tales and Trails, The Clan TurnbullReview of book 'Border Tales and Trails, the Clan Turnbull' by Kenneth Turnbull.1 page or more98Ronald Morrison 
Rule BritanniaJames Thomson - A Man for all SeasonsAn account of the life and works of Border poet, James Thomson.5 pages or more87Norrie McLeish 
Rule WaterThe Twelve Towers of Rule UpdateAn update on the survey of the 12 Towers of Rule destroyed by the Earl of Hertford and his army in 1545.less than 1 page103Editor 
Rule WaterSummary of the 'Dig' at BedruleFurther to the 12 Towers of Rule Adopt-a-Monument project, additional funding has been secured, and excavations performed in partnership with local volunteers, young and old. The project plan for the dig is described.1 page or more110Jane Bowers 
Rule Water12 Towers of Rule ProjectProgress for the 12 Towers of Rule Project. 120 pupils from Borders primary schools have taken part in the archaeological dig at Bedrule Castle - the first phase.less than 1 page108Editor 
Rule WaterThe Twelve Towers of RuleA short account of the destruction of the devastation of the valley of the Rule Water by the Earl of Hertford's army in 1545. 12 towers were burnt. A research project has been set up to build a better picture of the event.less than 1 page102Editor 
Rule WaterBedrule Heritage Project UpdateThe Bedrule Project is Phase II of 'The 12 Towers of Rule" project. This article is a brief summary on the administration of the project, including impact, access, information dissemination and next steps.less than 1 page110Editor 
RuncimanUpdate to 'Bringing science to genealogy'An update on a DNA project that was first described in Volume 67, pages 1 -4 June 2008.4 pages or more72Lorna Henderson 
RuncimanBringing Science to Genealogy - DNA TestingHave you got a family rumour of relationships between families that you cannot prove ? Perhaps you’re curious whether or not you’ve some undiscovered relations out there somewhere in the world, or a brick wall that stubbornly refuses to budge. Then possibly you should consider DNA testing. The author set up three surname DNA projects for Sinton, Fairbairn and Runciman.2 pages or more67Lorna Henderson 
RuncornBerwickshire Leitchs Part 4: Update and Early DaysFurther to the Berwickshire Leitchs article in Issue 05 (Feb 2021), describing the marriage of Colin Leitch in Runcorn, to Clara in 1893, and his death from drowning 9 months later on-board the SS Hibernian (in 1894) when it was hit off the Isle of Man by paddle steamer SS Prince of Wales on its way from Liverpool to Glasgow. The author also confirms the presence of the Leitch family in Hume in the 1600s evidenced by the monumental inscriptions for Hume.1 page or more109Diana Leitch 
RussellHaigs of BemersydeSome notes on the history of the Haigs of Bemersyde with particular reference to a book of same title by John Russell in 1881.less than 1 page98Ronald Morrison 
RussellBorderers in the Victorian Marriages Registers (1853-1895)This is a list of marriages in issues 16,17 and 18. It is a list of Border counties as their place of birth, when the married in Victoria, Australia between 1853 and 1895.3 pages or more18Barbara Turner 
RussiaThe Purves, Clays, and the Crimean WarThis is the text of the authors' talk to the Society titled 'James Charles Purves: a Coldstream Lad at the Charge' on 20th March 2005 about one of the participants in the charge of the Light Brigade, the battle, and some of James' family.12 pages or more58Will Murray and Trevor Swan 
RussiaFrom Hawick to Kirkpatrick-Durham by way of MoscowNotes of Grieves of Kirkpatrick-Durham in Kirkcudbrightshire, who were descendants of Walter Grieve of Branxholm Park, most of whom were farmers, but also included two eminent doctors who were physicians to the Russian court in the 18th century.2 pages or more57Linda M Chapman 
RutherfordThe Parish of LanglandsThe parish of Langlands and the history of old leper hospital at Rutherford. Also the history of Langton that was absorbed into Wilton.3 pages or more35Michael Langlands 
RutherfordJethart JockA follow up to article in magazine no. 86 regarding the identity of Jethart Jock.1 page or more91 
RutherfordA Stitch in TimeAccount of a sampler and the search for its creator in the family tree.1 page or more47Patricia Williamson 
RutherfordJethart JockThe mystery of Jethart Jock of Coldstream, husband of the Gypsy Queen Esther Faa Blyth and attempts to identify.2 pages or more86John Murray 
Rutherford Know your Parish--HounamThe history of Hounam.1 page or more16 
RutherfordThe Rutherford LettersThese letters come from a collection written by Rutherfords, in Ancrum to their folks in Canada. 4 are from 1852, and one from1928. Many names of Ancrum and nearby people mentioned.3 pages or more44Ann F Rutherford, Robert Turnbull, George Hay 
RutherfordThe Muster-Roll of the Jedburgh Company of Volunteers of 1804List of men from Sergeants, Corporals, and Privates, it also gives you their trade at the time. Total of men 108.2 pages or more3Sandra Duncan 
RutherfordSnowstorm in the CheviotsA young shepherd gets lost in the snow and is frozen to death. There's also a specification for shepherds boots.2 pages or more69Jean Fleming 
RutherfordHand Fasting MayAn account of how a couple became engaged by hand fasting on May morning.2 pages or more99Patricia Paterson 
RutherfordAutobiography of John Younger, shoemaker and poetPublished in 1881, an account of the life of John Younger, 1785-1860 of Longnewton and St Boswells.3 pages or more98Mike Chandler 
RutherfordThe Pedigree of the Selkirk Family of Selkirk , ScotlandA family tree of the Selkirk Family.2 pages or more2James Selkirk 
RutherfordThe relationship of place names and personal namesThe relationship is two fold: (1) Place names derived from personal names, (2) Personal names derived or adopted from place names.1 page or more21Jessie Macdonald 
RutherfordTwo stories of 19th century emigration to Australia and New ZealandTwo stories from the 19th century of emigration to the New World; Andrew Rutherford and his family.less than 1 page12Elsie Ahrens 
RutherfordRev. John Baird, 1799-1861 - Friend of the GypsiesJohn Baird was Minister at Kirk Yetholm. He was responsible for the new bridge , rebuilding the Kirk and School. He also educated the Gypsies and brought them into the community. was a founder member of the Berwickshire Naturalists Club.4 pages or more26Donald Whyte 
RutherfordNew Collections at the Heritage HubCounty council records, diaries and estate papers were identified amongst the backlog of uncatalogued material at the Scottish Borders Archive.4 pages or more69Juline Baird 
RutherfordIn Search of a StoreyAccount of research on her family done by the late Valerie Storey in the 1980s/90s with updates and comments by Enid Cruickshank.4 pages or more99Valerie Storey/Enid Cruickshank 
RutherfordThistle and ShamrockA very well researched article on family history covering Rutherford, Brown, Atkin, and more. The Irish connection would make it very difficult.2 pages or more9John L. Alton 
RutherfordExtracts from the Register of the Privy Council of ScotlandExtract from the Register of the Privy Council of Scotland by David Masson.less than 1 page97Gregory Lauder-Frost 
RutherfurdA Rutherfurd familyNotes on the name Rutherfurd taken from the book 'Rutherfurds of that Ilk'.2 pages or more21James Selkirk 
RyalGranny's Bawbees and other CoinsAn account of the currency of Scotland from Roman times to 1603 explaining coins such as ryals, dollars, merks, groats, bawbees, bodles and turners.6 pages or more77Peter Munro 
S.S. SamarieA family of TainshGeorge Tainsh who married Catherine Gilroy from Selkirk and their descendants.4 pages or more4P. Tainsh- Hardie 
S.W.I.S.W.R.I. ExhibitionNotes on an exhibition staged by the Society marking the 100th. anniversary of the founding of the Scottish Women's Rural Institute and history.less than 1 page94Enid Cruickshank 
S.W.R.I.S.W.R.I. ExhibitionNotes on an exhibition staged by the Society marking the 100th. anniversary of the founding of the Scottish Women's Rural Institute and history.less than 1 page94Enid Cruickshank 
SacramentoThomas Lewins 1816-1858Account of Thomas Lewins' life, emigration to Canada, his family, and eventual re-migration to California.7 pages or more65Mary Newbery 
SAFHSSAFHS Conference 2013A report of the SAFHS Conference 2013.1 page or more82 
Salt Lake CityThe Genealogical Society of UtahThe history, and the Mormons with headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Society has grown to be the largest family history research organisation and resource in the world.2 pages or more28Mr Rogers 
SamoaRecords of a Noble Life - Rev Archibald William Murray 1811 to 1892Born in Jedburgh, he was a missionary to Samoa and New Guinea, afterwards living in Australia till his death.3 pages or more58Ronald Morrison 
SamplerEttrickbridge SamplerA sampler embroidered in 1879 in Ettrick Bridge, somehow finding its way to Canada and returned to the local school, Kirkhope Primary.1 page or more86 
San FranciscoTweedmount House Tweedmount Road MelroseA great deal of research has gone into this article on a house from when the land was bought to when it was last sold.2 pages or more38Valerie Mackay 
SandelandsFinlaysons of Goseland Farm, KilbunchoA journey tracing the author's links to the Finlaysons of Goseland Farm Kilbuncho, Peeblesshire.2 pages or more97Susan Brownjohn 
SandersonGalashiels Murrays in New South WalesMurrays first came to the fore in Eccles, follow them through generations. There is also a very touching letter in the article.2 pages or more10Donald Wyte 
SandersonThe Power of the Family History CommunityAn account of a successful attempt to return war medals belonging to an Andrew Colville born in Galashiels to his family (now in New Zealand).2 pages or more90 
SandersonCeltic v Pick of the BordersAn account of a football match between Glasgow Celtic and 'Pick of the Borders' in 1906.1 page or more88Kenny McLean 
SandilandsFourth Cousins MeetA brief update on the story "Finlaysons of Goseland Farm Kilbucho" Issue 96 June 2018 p. 14. The Sandilands family are seen to have roots with the Finlaysons near Drumelzier. The meeting with the Canadian 4th cousin.less than 1 page111Sue Brownjohn 
SandilandsBroughton Free Church RecordsInformation on the book 'Broughton Free Kirk and Thereabouts 1842-1943' compiled by the Rev David Marshall Forrester in 1943.less than 1 page97 
SandilandsFinlaysons of Goseland Farm, KilbunchoA journey tracing the author's links to the Finlaysons of Goseland Farm Kilbuncho, Peeblesshire.2 pages or more97Susan Brownjohn 
Sandy MilliganThe Bedrule Stained Glass Window DedicationA summary of the Turnbull Clan Association AGM in 2019 at the Bedrule Kirk. The AGM included a reflection on and dedication of the Great Commission stained glass window designed by Sandy Milligan, and made and installed by Maurice Jackson of The Stained Glass Studio, Edinburgh, following the donation by Wally and Betty Turnbull from North Carolina.1 page or more101Ken Turnbull 
SandyknoweSir Walter Scott's BordersA note about Scott being born in Edinburgh, but convalescing at Sandyknowe Farm near Smailholm with grandfather and Aunt Jenny, where he was immersed in Borders history and folklore and music. A year at Kelso Grammar School, Deputy Sheriff of Selkirkshire, Ashestiel and construction Abbotsford.less than 1 page106Editor 
SangsterWhat Might Have BeenThe writer pursues a mysterious entry which she finds in the family Bible and suggests that her ancestor Lochhart Baillie was the natural son of George Baillie of Jerviswood and Catherine Sangster and surmises how different the history of her family could have been.2 pages or more78Mike Bucher 
Sark toll barBorder Marriage RecordsThe history of Irregular Marriages up and down the country.2 pages or more34Donald Whyte 
SaskatchewanAbout the ShillinglawFamily history about the Shillinglaw family.1 page or more5Ada Elizabeth Shillinglaw 
Scar HeughReminiscences of Sixty Years AgoA poem about the Eastern Borders, Tweedside Water Eye, sent in by J.G. from Stanley Street. Montreal, Canadaless than 1 page26J.G. 
SchellNotes on people in Lauder in 1501Brief notes on Thomas Borthwick of Gammylstoun confirmed in 1501 as in certain tenements in the Royal Burgh of Lauder, previously occupied by Charles Murray, and surrounded by lands of William Broun, George Weddirhede, William Hoppringle, William Scheill and Thomas Spens. Also Robert Lauder, son of Gilbert in Whitslaid.less than 1 page103Gregory Lauder-Frost 
School Log BookLongformacusA cautionary tale from 1871 and some extracts from the school log book,2 pages or more73 
School RecordsFamily History RecordsAn archivist from the Heritage Hub in Hawick discusses a range of records that can be used to provide a fuller picture of our ancestors5 pages or more70Juline Baird 
SchoolmasterJames Ferguson Schoolmaster, 1814-1894How the memory of a clock led the author to research this ancestor.less than 1 page32J Ferguson 
SchulzeCharles and the Chocolate FactoryAn account of the Schulze family; Charles William Schulze moved to Scotland from Braunschweig in the 1800s, founded Schulze, Gow and Co., wool exporters in Galashiels, and had 5 children, Charles, Rudolph, Hugh, Johanna, Mary and Alwine, all in Galashiels. In 1911 Charles founded the Continental Chocolate Factory in Portobello, with the family home moving to Brunswickhill 10 years later. The factory was requisitioned by the army at the start of WW1.1 page or more101Mike Chandler 
ScotExtracts from the Register of the Privy Council of ScotlandExtract from the Register of the Privy Council of Scotland by David Masson.less than 1 page97Gregory Lauder-Frost 
ScotOld Books with Hawick ConnectionsA description of two old books about Hawick from the author's library. One is a library book that was never returned. Speculation about the culprit reveals many family relationships.2 pages or more74Anne Golden 
ScotlandCampaigning with the Scots 1054-1654A book review of 'Campaigning with the Scots 1054-1654' by Gregory Lauder-Frost. The book describes 600 years of wars and conflicts as seen through the eyes of a Lowland family.1 page or more102Gregory Lauder-Frost 
ScotlandCrossing the BorderNotes on Linda Bankier's talk to the Society on 20th February 2005, mainly about the differences between English and Scottish records, irregular marriages, and the Berwick Record Office's holdings.1 page or more57Linda Bankier 
Scotlands PeopleLeading Genealogy Website Unearths Miser Scrooge’s Scottish ConnectionsWhether it’s merited or not, Scots have often labelled as being tight-fisted and now one of the world’s leading genealogy websites, Scotlands People, (www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk) has unearthed records which prove that the miser Scrooge did indeed have Scottish roots.1 page or more60 
ScottThey Went To AustraliaFascinating account of the Turnbulls journey from Ancrum to Australia via Cape Town, and life afterwards.2 pages or more43Janet Godden 
ScottNotes on the Halliburton FamilyThe Halliburton family who were well known landowners in the Borders from the 13th to 18th centuries. The Halliburtons intermarried with other well known Border families.2 pages or more6C.D. Wickenden 
ScottThe Search for Robert ScottAn account of the author's search for more information on his ancestor, Robert Scott, a teacher in South Africa who died in 1892 and his success in tracing his ancestry back to Selkirkshire.2 pages or more86Robin Scott 
ScottHawick Baptists in the First World WarReference to a book 'Hawick Baptists in the First World War' by Roger J Owen, donated to the Society.less than 1 page91 
ScottStrayed far from BerwickshireThis is a small article on Berwickshire strays in the township of Canden East in the county of Lennox and Addington in Ontario, Canada.2 pages or more30G.H. Jeffery 
ScottThe Homes of Paxton HouseA fascinating piece of Borders family history came to light when a 200 year-old Berwickshire mansion was gifted to the nation. Along with the history of the family of Home's. Love is a wondrous thing !2 pages or more11Violet Jardine 
ScottBorder Influences on the Dark ContinentBorderers who played a part in the exploration and settlement of Africa. Mungo Park, Thomas Pringle, John Leyden.2 pages or more27Donald Whyte 
ScottThomas Pringle, Writer, Poet and Anti-Slavery CampaignerAn account of the life of Thomas Pringle born at Linton in 1789 who went on to become a respected poet and close acquaintance of Sir Walter Scott. He later emigrated to South Africa where he experiences many travails. The article recounts these experiences and how the family overcame many difficulties as early settlers. He founded a school and wrote a book on the state of the English settlers. He became a noted campaigner for human rights and came to be known as "the father of South African Poetry"9 pages or more82Marjorie Gavin 
ScottWilliam Lorrain-Borders SchoolmasterDuring the last war attics were cleared of paper and, from an attic in Jedburgh there appeared a collection of papers concerning the Rector of Jedburgh Grammar School, William Lorrain.less than 1 page27Audrey Mitchell 
ScottSavages of the NorthShort letter from James Usher to Walter Scott 1828.1 page or more14Vivienne S. Moore 
ScottSchool roll of the Hawick Academy 1857-1864Hawick Academy opened in 1857 with James A. H. Murray as its Headmaster. A list of pupils who went to the school from these dates.2 pages or more6Peter Ruthven-Murray 
ScottMisinformation and my Scott FamilyAn account by the author of how she traced the Scottish roots of her ancestor Esther Scott.less than 1 page92Nikki Bosworth 
ScottColonel Walter Scott of HartwoodburnContinuation of the article in magazine 91 looking at the life of George Walter Scott of Hartwoodburn, Selkirkshire2 pages or more92Vincent Tickner 
ScottLady Jane Scott-SpottiswoodeReference to a pamphlet 'Souvenir of Sympathy' donated to the Society relating to the funeral of Lady Jane Scott-Spottiswoode.1 page or more95Ronald Morrison 
ScottPringlesA letter regarding the Pringles of Overhaugh Street, Galashiels and a Captain George Sharp Pringle, with response and follow-up.2 pages or more87Alexander Watson/ Liz McGregor 
ScottThe Kirk Yetholm GypsiesIf you are connected to Yetholm, this is a must for you, it covers the gypsies from Persia right through to being settled in Kirk Yetholm. It is in two parts: issue 31 and 32.4 pages or more31A. V. Tokley 
ScottJimmy Blakemore - A War CasualtyThe story of Lancelot Lionel Blakemore (alias 'Jimmy'), a Londoner who was severely wounded, losing both his legs during the First World War. He was sent to Birgham to recuperate where he met and married Katherine Scott and where he worked as a cobbler for the remainder of his life.2 pages or more90David Quensell 
ScottMemories of a Lost Border RailwayReview of the book Memories of across Border Railway by Bruce McCartney.less than 1 page94Peter Munro 
ScottThe Border Archive - For Queen and CountyThis is a list of all the men between the ages of 18 and 45 residing in Roberton in 1807.2 pages or more10Robert Miller 
ScottA Canadian ConnectionCopies of letters sent from Canada in 1864 - they make very interesting reading.2 pages or more25Jenifer Payne 
ScottA Border family and the curious case of Sherlock HolmesAbout the author's ancestor, William Scott, his cattle dealing partnership with George Bell, and his coal-mine at Rowanburn in the 18th century, and Dr Joseph Bell, the inspiration for Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes.3 pages or more60John Webley 
ScottHeatheryettFurther notes on the C.D. containing a transcript of the Monumental Inscriptions in Heatheryett Cemetery and a note of the most common surnames.less than 1 page98 
ScottShortreed Companion of Sir Walter ScottAccount of Sir Walter Scott's friendship with Robert Shortreed (1762-1829), and Robert's descendants.2 pages or more50Donald Whyte 
ScottPolice RecordsA note on success in tracing records of a James Scott of Maxton in the 1878 police records also some extracts from a book "orders, Regulations and instructions" issued by Roxburgh County Police in 1858.1 page or more78Elma Fleming 
ScottThe Jessie Miller storyA mystery regarding the parentage of Jessie Miller born in 1793 at Coldstream - her marriage to a Robert Scott who was later convicted for murder and questions about the number of her own family.1 page or more79Mike Bucher 
ScottDouglas of Springwood ParkThe name Douglas would run fear into many Englishmen. This distinguished Border family and its history.3 pages or more31Donald Whyte 
ScottSelkirk Migrants 1850--1865A list of emigrants from Selkirk to various parts home and abroad, from the diary of the minister of Selkirk Parish Kirk.2 pages or more9Alison Scott 
ScottKelso Abbey and Walter Scott's KelsoReview of two books, Kelso Abbey and Walter Scott's Kelso, looking in particular at the connection between Sir Walter Scott and the Town.2 pages or more89 
ScottEarly Notices of the GladstonesA detailed article on the early history of the Gladstone family.5 pages or more89Gregory Lauder-Frost 
ScottExecutions don't come cheapAn account of the hanging at Fans, Earlston of Robert Scott for the murder of two companions on their returning from a fair in the Town and the costs involved in the execution.1 page or more81Ronald Morrison 
ScottTravelling Scottish Sons from Ancrum, Crailing, Stichill and EarlstonInformation extracted from the privately printed book about 3 large Border families, all of who had 1 girl who married a minister in each generations, where letters were written and kept by the brothers. The Cranstoun brothers to the Ancrum manse, the Scott brothers to the Stichill manse, and the Gordon brothers to Gordon and Earlston; the groups of brothers also kept in touch with each other. All these documents have been indexed and reflect every day life in the 1700s and early 1800s, including writing and social skills, education, professions and ministers tenures.1 page or more107Colin -Miles Edgar Anne Edgar 
ScottScott and Dickson - two blacksmith families in EarlstonAn account by the author seeking to establish his ancestry from the Scott and Dickson families, blacksmiths in Earlston1 page or more94Donald Straughan 
ScottA Davidson Family in TeviotheadA history of the family of Davidson, originally from Canonbie who settled in Teviothead.2 pages or more95Walter F Davidson Deidre McKenzie 
ScottMore Canadian Intimations in the 'Hawick Advertiser'Deaths (1863-1864) extracted from the "Hawick Advertiser" of people connected to the Borders, and other places in southern Scotland. Continued from issue 40.less than 1 page43Marjory Gavin 
ScottColonel Walter Scott (pre 1613-1650) of Hartwoodburn, SelkirkshireAn enquiry to discover more on Colonel Walter Scott of Hartwoodburn who was a member of the Scottish parliament and who was killed at the Battle of Dunbar in 1650 - also of his Dutch wife.4 pages or more91Vincent Tickner 
ScottPolice and Criminal RecordsAn account of the indexing of the Selkirk Criminal Register 1897 to 1918 and what to expect to find.3 pages or more86Elma Fleming 
ScottAinslies of Dolphinston to Manitoulin IslandExcellent article on the author's Ainslie forebears from Ancrum and Lilliesleaf to their arrival and life in Canada.4 pages or more20Robert L P Morden 
ScottThe Monteath MausoleumAn account of the history of the Monteath Mausoleum near St Boswells and moves to conserve.4 pages or more87John D Wood/ David Freeman 
ScottLaidlawstiel, ClovenfordsThis is history bought to life with Walter Scott, William Wordsworth and Prime Minister Gladstone. For anyone interested in Clovenfords you must read this.2 pages or more37Margaret Lawson 
ScottOntario Genealogical Society summer campWhere to research in Ontario for your Canadian cousins.2 pages or more37D. C. Jeffrey 
ScottThe Hawick Word BookReview of book 'The Hawick Word Book'.less than 1 page98Enid Cruickshank 
ScottDeath in the Borders: 19th Century Border Murder CasesBook review. Author: Norrie McLeish. Border Murder Cases- a great deal of research has gone into this volume. Gypsies, landlords, and farm workers, and many others. are included.2 pages or more30Hugh K. Mackay 
ScottStow Monumental InscriptionsSome information on the forthcoming publication of Stow Monumental Inscriptions with reference to various documents pertaining to Stow in the National Archives of Scotland with some interesting extracts.2 pages or more83Elma Fleming 
ScottThe Leyden FamilyFrom USA, an article on the name Leyden with particular reference to Dr John Leyden.less than 1 page12Ronald Spencer 
ScottBorders family originsBorder family origins, surname derivations, and various aspects of family history .1 page or more33Michael Robson 
ScottLetters of the Andersons of SelkirkGrateful acknowledgement to Tim Anderson of a transcript of letters of the Andersons of Selkirk, soldiers, surgeons and explorers (1804-1820) with particular reference to Mungo Park and his trip to Africa.1 page or more91 
ScottThe LanglandsHow a family can be traced with the help of a family Bible3 pages or more36Mrs Prue Langlands 
ScottPte John Donaldson ScottAn investigation into the life of John Donaldson Scott, killed in France in 1914.2 pages or more97John Simpson Barton 
ScottDiary of James Alexander Sligh aged 18A description of a diary kept by a young bank clerk in 1876. Selected extracts are included.2 pages or more73 
ScottWilliam Shillinglaw CrockettArticle on William Shillinglaw Crockett, Earlston, minister, poet and public speaker.1 page or more99Jenny Cockburn 
ScottSaving and Sharing Borders Stories of WWIReference to the project by Live Borders Museum and Library Services to commemorate the Borders experience during the Great War.less than 1 page91 
ScottA Denholm Family And My Border MemoriesA journey through time in Denholm. From Post office, Lord Minto and his new bride to preserves cooking on the range in Meg Purness' draper's shop.3 pages or more35Jean Kelly 
ScottMore Extracts from the Kelso Mail 1804Miscellaneous Extracts from the Kelso Mail of 1804.87 
ScottBorderers in the Victorian Marriages Registers (1853-1895)This is a list of marriages in issues 16,17 and 18. It is a list of Border counties as their place of birth, when the married in Victoria, Australia between 1853 and 1895.3 pages or more18Barbara Turner 
ScottFlowers of the Forest: Borderers who fell at FloddenNames of the Borderers who died at the battle of Flodden, 1514.2 pages or more26Andrew Cockburn 
ScottMelrose to Melbourne - The Story of one Wallace familyInteresting account of the author's Wallace research, ancestral emigration from Melrose to Sydney, Australia, farming, and the army. Two interesting photographs, too.3 pages or more67Richard Balsillie 
ScottFamily History in "The Gladstaines Bible"This is the very old history of the Gladstains in the Hawick area in and around 1645 through to 1850 . Few families can go back that far with as much confidence in the manuscript as this one.3 pages or more27Michael Robson 
ScottMinute Book of the Cordiners of Selkirk 1785 to 1835Some background on the Guild of the Cordiners (Souters) of Selkirk following the donation by Dave Anderson of a transcription of their records.2 pages or more91 
ScottPleasant Sunday Afternoons and the Lad o' PairtsAn account of the activities of the Pleasant Sunday Afternoon Group formed in Hawick in 1932 with details of some of the theatrical performances which they staged.3 pages or more89Anne F Golden 
ScottBorn in the BordersA list of names that have been extracted from the Death Index (1855-6) of Victoria, Australia. Also, where to obtain copies of death certificates.1 page or more21Barbara E. Turner 
ScottBorder Treaties of AssuranceText from the Hamilton papers on the Treaties signed by the Border Barons with the English in 1544 . Followed by a list of the Border Clans in 1597 in the East March.5 pages or more1W.H. Oliver 
ScottThe Rutherford LettersThese letters come from a collection written by Rutherfords, in Ancrum to their folks in Canada. 4 are from 1852, and one from1928. Many names of Ancrum and nearby people mentioned.3 pages or more44Ann F Rutherford, Robert Turnbull, George Hay 
ScottGalashiels and some of its familiesTalk given to the society by Mr. Ian Miller, President of the Old Gala Club. Gala indeed goes back along way perhaps even to 7000 B.C. It covers the history up to the 19th Century.3 pages or more31Ian Miller 
Scott DouglasLady Scott Douglas ChattoNotes on the lodgement with the Society of papers relating to Lady Scott Douglas, Chatto.less than 1 page95 
Scott, Sir WalterKnow your Parish: YarrowA journey down through the Yarrow valley from top to bottom1 page or more32Audrey Mitchell 
Scottish Borders ArchivesHawick HubAn account with some background information on various records which have been transferred to Scottish Borders Archives at Hawick including and Kirk Session Records, Poor Relief records - some examples of content instanced2 pages or more76 
Scottish Motor TractionPeeblesshire's First CarAn account of Peeblesshire's first car built by Laurence Bell in a rented shed in Peebles and how from such humble beginnings developed the Scottish Motor Traction Company (SMT).2 pages or more82Gwen Stein 
Scottish Motor TractionTravellers Tales in the BordersThis is the text of Fred's talk to the Society on 25th April 2004. Absorbing review of public road transport in the Borders mainly in the 20th century.9 pages or more55Fred Kennington 
Scottish OmnibusesOn the BusesAn article from The Southern Reporter of October 29th 1959 about George Turnbull's working life from 1913 to 1959, as a chauffeur or mechanic until 1924, then various jobs for a local bus company.2 pages or more66Charles Borthwick 
ScotusDuns, Burgh on the Merse and Surrounding VillagesReview of the book Dunse Burgh on the Merse with the Surrounding Villages' by James Denham.1 page or more91 
ScotusJohn Duns ScotusA mention of events to commemorate the 750th. Anniversary of the birth of John Duns Scotus, genealogy research and the seeking of a possible DNA connection.1 page or more89Ronald Morrison 
ScotusDavid Hume 1711 to 1776Some biographical notes on David Hume, philosopher on the occasion of the 300th. Anniversary of his birth - also some notes on John Duns Scotus and the Revd. Thomas McCrie2 pages or more75Ronald Morrison 
ScoulerRentons in the Hutton Old Parish RegisterList of Entries.2 pages or more13Norrie McLeish 
ScroogeLeading Genealogy Website Unearths Miser Scrooge’s Scottish ConnectionsWhether it’s merited or not, Scots have often labelled as being tight-fisted and now one of the world’s leading genealogy websites, Scotlands People, (www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk) has unearthed records which prove that the miser Scrooge did indeed have Scottish roots.1 page or more60 
ScropeBell AncestryThe author traces his Bell history form Asrigg and Dent in Yorkshire1 page or more92Mike Bell 
SculptureSculpting the PastReview of a book on the life of the sculptor George Paterson Sutherland.less than 1 page92Ronald Morrison 
ScutariThe Purves, Clays, and the Crimean WarThis is the text of the authors' talk to the Society titled 'James Charles Purves: a Coldstream Lad at the Charge' on 20th March 2005 about one of the participants in the charge of the Light Brigade, the battle, and some of James' family.12 pages or more58Will Murray and Trevor Swan 
Seaton DelavalPresbyterian Migration into NorthumberlandThis article, reprinted by permission of Northumberland and Durham FHS, is a list of persons in communion rolls, who had moved from the Scottish Borders.1 page or more20Don Mason 
Second World WarFloors Castle HospitalNote on inventory lists and photographs which have come to light dating from the Second World War and an appeal for more information.less than 1 page79 
Second World WarWW2 AuxiliariesSome notes on the work of the World War 2 Auxiliaries or the British Resistance Army.less than 1 page88 
Secret PeeblesPeebles History TourReview of a book compiled by Liz Hanson being a photographic tour of Peebles.less than 1 page97Ronald Morrison 
SelkirkThe Walter Mason PapersThe Walter Mason Papers. This is a brief description of the collection held by the museum services of Scottish Borders Council.1 page or more19Walter Elliot 
SelkirkSelkirk and Melrose Through TimeReview of the book published by Amberley Publishing.less than 1 page96Ronald Morrison 
SelkirkRoyal Burgh of Selkirk, Regulations and OrdersRegulations and Orders made by the Magistrates of Selkirk 1820.1 page or more98 
SelkirkA History of the BrydonsFor some hundreds of years there has been Brydons in the Borders. From Gilston, Broadmeadows, and overseas.2 pages or more7Mrs Joan Scott Stewart 
SelkirkSelkirk Migrants 1850--1865A list of emigrants from Selkirk to various parts home and abroad, from the diary of the minister of Selkirk Parish Kirk.2 pages or more9Alison Scott 
SelkirkBondagers of the BordersLiz Taylor presented a most informative talk to members of the society, this is a short story of Bondagers.1 page or more9Liz Taylor 
SelkirkSelkirk Poor Cases, 184416 cases of Selkirk Poor from the Report of the Royal Commission on the Poor Law (Scotland), 1844.2 pages or more54Peter Munro 
SelkirkTyson Brothers - the Ultimate SacrificeThe author has traced her husbands back to the Tysons of Selkirk. Bertram Tyson (b1854, Lauder), son of John (1809-1868), a tailor and Euphemia Richardson (1807-1886). Bertram was 1 of 13 children, and married Joan Nichol. They had 9 children; 3 sons were killed in WW1 (John , James Andrew, Bertram). William survived WW1, and his further story and sporting life is described.3 pages or more109Marjorie McLaughlin 
SelkirkLetters of the Andersons of SelkirkGrateful acknowledgement to Tim Anderson of a transcript of letters of the Andersons of Selkirk, soldiers, surgeons and explorers (1804-1820) with particular reference to Mungo Park and his trip to Africa.1 page or more91 
SelkirkDiary of James Alexander Sligh aged 18A description of a diary kept by a young bank clerk in 1876. Selected extracts are included.2 pages or more73 
SelkirkThe See-Through House: My Father in Full ColourA review of a book by Shelley Klein, the younger daughter of Bernat Klein, who built a modern house between Selkirk and Ettrick, and who ran a textile design business in Galashiels in the 1950s to 1970s. It is the story of Bernat's life.less than 1 page104Enid Cruikshank 
SelkirkMapsBrief notes about Borders maps available from the Society, and on the Internet.1 page or more43Peter Munro 
SelkirkCoercion or Consensus? The Government of a Border Burgh in the Sixteenth centuryThe burgh of Selkirk, their trades, who controlled them. The baillies sergeants and how they came into being. Continued from issue 25.4 pages or more26Peter Symms 
SelkirkPolice and Criminal Indexing ProjectAn update on the indexing of the Selkirk Criminal Register.less than 1 page85Elma Flaming 
SelkirkThe Ancient Crafts of SelkirkThe history of crafts in Selkirk from 1113 with the building of the Border abbeys through to the Union of the Crowns.1 page or more32Jim Newlands 
SelkirkThe LanglandsHow a family can be traced with the help of a family Bible3 pages or more36Mrs Prue Langlands 
SelkirkAn Elephantine trip to St Mary's LochGeorge Reavly in his history of Galashiels notes that fifty years ago not a gig could be got to hire. One of the largest trips that ever left Galashiels propelled by horse power. On the trip to St Marys Loch.2 pages or more22K. McRae 
SelkirkCoercion or Consensus? The Government of a Border Burgh in the Sixteenth CenturyThe Burgesses, and how they looked after Selkirk. The privileges that they gave themselves. Continued in issue 26.5 pages or more25Peter Symms 
SelkirkAndrew Currie, Border SculptorAn account of the life of Andrew Currie, sculptor (1812-1891) born at Howford Farm Yarrow. Won commissions for several well known public monuments including Mungo Park in Selkirk, the Ettrick Shepherd at St Mary's Loch, two characters on the Scott monument in Edinburgh and Robert the Bruce at Stirling Castle. Married Isabella Hardie daughter of a Denholm stocking-maker and moved to Earlston to work as a sculptor. A full account of his life and works5 pages or more78Bob Johnstone 
SelkirkThe Haining, SelkirkA short history of the house and plans for its future.1 page or more80Ronald Morrison 
SelkirkA.R. Edwards Photographic ArchiveReview of the book 'A.R. Edwards Photographic Archive' by Janis Cornwall.less than 1 page95 
SelkirkA Canadian ConnectionCopies of letters sent from Canada in 1864 - they make very interesting reading.2 pages or more25Jenifer Payne 
SelkirkThe Muster-Roll of the Jedburgh Company of Volunteers of 1804List of men from Sergeants, Corporals, and Privates, it also gives you their trade at the time. Total of men 108.2 pages or more3Sandra Duncan 
SelkirkA House UnitedHow a house (Heatherlieburn, Selkirk) built by Richard Leitch in 1862 came to unite two distant Hepburn relatives who had no idea of each other’s existence.3 pages or more61Celia Baylis and Barbara Nichol 
SelkirkArchibald Johnstone, Galashiels weaver and Australian mill ownerThe story of Archibald Johnstone from Galashiels who set up a mill in Selkirk (Burn Mill) with his uncle Daniel, who were then persuaded by Peter Bulman (a wool mill engineer and machinist originally from Denholm; a cattle farmer in Australia) to relocate to Australia in Australia to develop a mill (the Waverley mill) in Launceston, Tasmania. The new mill opened in May 1874. Peter Bulman bought out the Johnstones in 1883 and the mill passed to his brother-in-las Robert Hogarth. The mill is still operating at the time of writing. The Johnstones set up a new mill in Hobart (the Johnstone Bros Derwent Mill) with production starting in 1884 using members of the Aiken family from the Borders. Archibald died in 1917. The mill ceased operating in 1939, the building now used for multiple purposes.3 pages or more105Marion Johnstone 
SelkirkDouglas of Springwood ParkThe name Douglas would run fear into many Englishmen. This distinguished Border family and its history.3 pages or more31Donald Whyte 
SelkirkSome Selkirk WorthiesNotes on some Selkirk 'worthies' of old.4 pages or more82George Turnbull 
SelkirkThe Pedigree of the Selkirk Family of Selkirk , ScotlandA family tree of the Selkirk Family.2 pages or more2James Selkirk 
SelkirkKnow your Parish: YarrowA journey down through the Yarrow valley from top to bottom1 page or more32Audrey Mitchell 
SelkirkBorder names involved in the Radio Security Service during WW2An investigation into the radio listening activity by amateurs in the Borders before, during and after WW2. 5 were recognised by Bletchley Park for their services, including Mrs Ann Thomson (nee McDonald) who was also recognised by the government in July 2019 before she passed away in 2021. A list of local radio enthusiasts in the Borders between the 1930s and 60s are presented. Photographs included.4 pages or more111Bruce McCartney 
SelkirkMinute Book of the Cordiners of Selkirk 1785 to 1835Some background on the Guild of the Cordiners (Souters) of Selkirk following the donation by Dave Anderson of a transcription of their records.2 pages or more91 
SelkirkAlexander Turnbull and his FamilyIf you have any Turnbulls in your family and you think that you came from the Borders, this is a must for you. Turnbulls from Galashiels, Selkirk and Hawick.5 pages or more25Jane Gibson 
SelkirkA Border Lady of the Old SchoolInterview with Mrs Jane Henderson Thomson Bell aged 83 in 1910 about her life. Written in Scots.4 pages or more20 
SelkirkLocal TS Royal Edward KOSB casualtiesA list of KOSB casualties. (Additional names and places - William Hogg - Hawick. Also Dumfries and Galloway names - Archibald Strong - Johnstone, Francis Head Cameron - Whithorn, James Dickson + James Gordon - Kirkbean, James Kirkpatrick - Twynham, John McCaig - Port William, Joseph Hunter McMunnies - Tynwald, Joseph Melvin - Glasserton, Matthew Bryson Richardson - Lochmaben, John Telford + Robert Trodden - Annan.1 page or more101Jared Squirrell 
SelkirkNew Collections at the Heritage HubCounty council records, diaries and estate papers were identified amongst the backlog of uncatalogued material at the Scottish Borders Archive.4 pages or more69Juline Baird 
SelkirkshireJohn Ainslie Map MakerJohn Ainslie who was described at a conference in Edinburgh in 1971 as Scotland's greatest cartographer.2 pages or more4C.M. Ainslie 
SelkirkshireMapsBrief notes about Borders maps available from the Society, and on the Internet.1 page or more43Peter Munro 
SelkirkshireThe Search for Robert ScottAn account of the author's search for more information on his ancestor, Robert Scott, a teacher in South Africa who died in 1892 and his success in tracing his ancestry back to Selkirkshire.2 pages or more86Robin Scott 
SerbiaBessie Dora Bowhill, a wartime nurseAn account of the life of Bessie Dora Bowhill born Bunkle and Preston, Berwickshire who became, a nurse and worked in South Africa during the Boer War - her further experience during the First World War working with Dr Elsie Inglis in Serbia.2 pages or more85 
servantsThe Milne-Graden papersSome notes on the records at Paxton House particularly the domestic records. There are many references to the Home and Milne-Home servants by name from the 1780s to the early 20th.less than 1 page79Ronald Morrison 
ServantsServants Emerging from the ShadowsNotes on an exhibition and recording of records pertaining to staff and employees at Paxton House.1 page or more82Chris Pawson 
Session ClerksBorders Family History Inaugural LectureInaugural talk on the basic sources for looking into your family history. Dealing with parochial registers, census returns, etc.5 pages or more1Donald Whyte 
SessionsExtracts of the Hutton Session Records Jun 19th 1819 - Dec 7th 1821Transcribed extracts of the Hutton Session Records mainly about donations to the Poor, and a list of ministers since 1688. Lots of names.2 pages or more50Heather Lough 
ShacklockTracing Your Family Tree May Not Always Be PleasantAccount of research into one specific family. Very detailed - a lot of research.3 pages or more42Margaret C. Lawson 
ShanksOld Town Dairy, GalashielsA history of the Old Town Dairy in Galashiels and the Anderson family.1 page or more98Marjorie McLauchlan 
SharpeBorder-Line Experiences of a Canadian ResearcherThe Ainslie born in Lilliesleaf and how a trip from Canada to research the family ended in a book.2 pages or more10Robert L. Morden 
Sharplaw Know your Parish--HounamThe history of Hounam.1 page or more16 
ShawThe Miller Family of Hawick, Scotland and Delaware County, New YorkThis Miller family who emigrated from Hawick or Roberton-they set up a farm in the Catskill mountains of New York.2 pages or more34C. Raymond La Fever 
ShelleyAn Infamous MistressA review of the book 'An Infamous Mistress' by Sarah Murden and Joanne Major being a biography of Grace Dalrymple Elliot.1 page or more91 
ShepherdSnowstorm in the CheviotsA young shepherd gets lost in the snow and is frozen to death. There's also a specification for shepherds boots.2 pages or more69Jean Fleming 
ShepherdingTo Follow the Dogs and Carry the StickAn account of life and shepherding in the Lammermuirs before, during and immediately after the Second World War.1 page or more90Bob Jaffray 
ShepherdsFriends of Hoar CottageAn account of Hoar Cottage, a shepherd's cottage on Exmoor in North Devon which has connections with shepherds from the Scottish Borders.1 page or more91Bette Baldwin 
Sheriff CourtWills and TestamentsScots law on wills and testaments-the difference. With a good description on how and where to find information on the subject.3 pages or more22James Galbraith 
SherlawIsabella Smith 1814-1904Account of Isabella Smith from Coldingham. Berwickshire; and her descendants.2 pages or more57Mary Newbery 
SherlawA Family of Shoemakers - The Allans of PaxtonInterest account of the Allans of Paxton who were shoemakers in Paxton from around 1800 till the beginning of World War II.4 pages or more67Mary Newbery 
Sherlock HolmesA Border family and the curious case of Sherlock HolmesAbout the author's ancestor, William Scott, his cattle dealing partnership with George Bell, and his coal-mine at Rowanburn in the 18th century, and Dr Joseph Bell, the inspiration for Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes.3 pages or more60John Webley 
SherriffThe People of the LammermuirsDetailed history of the Lammermuirs from Celtic times to the 19th century.5 pages or more23Norrie McLeish 
ShielReminiscences of Childhood by a Matron of 78Narrative written by the author's great grandfather's sister about their emigration from Scotland to New York in 1829. Continued from issue 41.3 pages or more42Jim Wilson 
ShieldsOld Books with Hawick ConnectionsA description of two old books about Hawick from the author's library. One is a library book that was never returned. Speculation about the culprit reveals many family relationships.2 pages or more74Anne Golden 
ShielsCanadian StraysSome discoveries of Lowland strays from Grey township, Ontario1 page or more30J. Hislop 
ShillinglawAbout the ShillinglawFamily history about the Shillinglaw family.1 page or more5Ada Elizabeth Shillinglaw 
ShillinglawShillinglaw WallsShillinglaw Tower not far from Traquair it is not only a heap of stones - an interesting tale.2 pages or more38Jean Shillinglaw Ridley 
ShillinglawBerwickshire Postal HistoryA look at Berwickshire postal history and postmarks and also at various letters of historical significance.3 pages or more95Keith Robertson 
Ship ‘Nebo’Old Emigrant’s DiariesExtract from diary of Margaret Charteris, wife of Thomas Hinshelwood, emigrant from Jedburgh, ship ‘Nebo’, to Queensland, in 1883.4 pages or more40Jane Gibson 
Ship 'Brilliant'Life in Linton with William Pringle's FamilyAbsorbing account of William Pringle, his children, and his grandson, Thomas Pringle, the 'Poet of South Africa'.4 pages or more20Barbara E. Turner 
Ship 'Kaffraria'A 'Scot' Moves to South AfricaBiography of Archibald Little, born Melrose, 11th Jan 1829, died 13 Dec 1921, Johannesburg. Brief notes on his occupations, and service in the Basuto War.2 pages or more44Tony Little 
Ship 'Killawarra'They Went To AustraliaFascinating account of the Turnbulls journey from Ancrum to Australia via Cape Town, and life afterwards.2 pages or more43Janet Godden 
Ship 'Scottish Lassie 'They Went To AustraliaFascinating account of the Turnbulls journey from Ancrum to Australia via Cape Town, and life afterwards.2 pages or more43Janet Godden 
Ship voyageReminiscences of Childhood by a Matron of 78Narrative written by the author's great grandfather's sister about their emigration from Scotland to New York in 1829. Continued from issue 41.3 pages or more42Jim Wilson 
ShippingArchives at Robert Smail’s Printing WorksA brief history of the famous Robert Smail’s Printing Works at Innerleithen which was started in 1866, and about their wonderful archives.2 pages or more67David Rudram 
ShipsJohn Whillis Exhibition, EyemouthSome notes on the John Whillis Exhibition, Eyemouth and the associated exhibition on sailing ships connected including the 'Cutty Sark'.1 page or more91 
ShipwrecksSociety LibraryRecent additions to the Society Library.less than 1 page98 
shoemakerJohn Lee, Shoemaker in KelsoSome details of the funeral of John Lee, shoemaker in Kelso 1802. Details of funeral arrangements and surnames of those attending the funeral2 pages or more75Elma Fleming 
ShoemakerArchives at Robert Smail’s Printing WorksA brief history of the famous Robert Smail’s Printing Works at Innerleithen which was started in 1866, and about their wonderful archives.2 pages or more67David Rudram 
ShoemakerA Family of Shoemakers - The Allans of PaxtonInterest account of the Allans of Paxton who were shoemakers in Paxton from around 1800 till the beginning of World War II.4 pages or more67Mary Newbery 
ShoemakersThe Ancient Crafts of SelkirkThe history of crafts in Selkirk from 1113 with the building of the Border abbeys through to the Union of the Crowns.1 page or more32Jim Newlands 
ShoemakersOld soldiers of the eighteenth centuryThis is a list and some extracts from War Office records at the Public Record Office at Kew. If you are studying shoemakers - read this.1 page or more11E. A. Gray 
Shop TokensGranny's Bawbees and other coins (part 2)The writer traces the history of coinage in Scotland and talks of shop cheques or tokens particularly instancing Co-operative stores and also mentioning J.A. Game's tea shop in Hawick.3 pages or more78Peter Munro 
ShortreedShortreed Companion of Sir Walter ScottAccount of Sir Walter Scott's friendship with Robert Shortreed (1762-1829), and Robert's descendants.2 pages or more50Donald Whyte 
SibbaldThe Royal College of Physicians of EdinburghExtracts from a talk given by Joan Ferguson on the Royal College of Physicians from 1681 right through the years.4 pages or more39Joan Ferguson 
SilkThe Silk Mill Jedburgh: The Story of the North British Rayon Factory 1928 -1956 A review of the book of the same title written by Norrie McLeish.less than 1 page92 
Silverbuthall HouseJohn Thomas RocheadSome notes on the life of John Thomas Rochead, architect with particular reference to his work at Hawick.3 pages or more85 
SimmDuns Auxiliary UnitFurther information on the Duns Auxiliary Unit.1 page or more88 
SimonDuns Auxiliary UnitFurther information on the Duns Auxiliary Unit.1 page or more88 
Simperon MainsBrown's Self Interpreting Family BibleGeorge Brown of Horncliffe brought into the offices the very large Brown family bible. Lavishly illustrated, it also included Family Register page. A transcript of the text is presented. It includes members of the Robertson family from Alexander Robertson (b. 1829 in Simperon Mains) and his wife Margaret (b. 1825 in Swinton) through to Georgina Dickson Robertson and Mary Dickson Robertson born in 1871 in Monkerstones, Fogo. All names registered were from the Borders. Research has confirmed more of the family up to the George Brown who donated the bible.less than 1 page110Editor 
SimprimFrom Simprim Kirk session records 1705--A case of DrunkennessDrink was the downfall of two friends after a session in Coldstream in 1705.1 page or more7Colin Wood 
SimpsonA family of TainshGeorge Tainsh who married Catherine Gilroy from Selkirk and their descendants.4 pages or more4P. Tainsh- Hardie 
SimpsonDr George Henderson of Chirnside (1800 - 1864)Second and final part of the account of Dr Henderson's family (the remaining 11 children born from 1841 to 1863 !) with a very early plea for the eight-hour day and some interesting poetry.8 pages or more63Bill Henderson 
SimpsonIn the hands of the TurkThe story of a collection to pay a ransom of a man who fell into the hands of a Turk. This is as told in the Register of the Privy Council for the year 1677.1 page or more21Jane Gibson 
SimpsonThe LanglandsHow a family can be traced with the help of a family Bible3 pages or more36Mrs Prue Langlands 
SimsonCousin Fred from HawickProblems tracing the history of a Dickson family who had lived in the Lauder area from the 17th century,3 pages or more65Jim Dickson 
SinclairFamily History in "The Gladstaines Bible"This is the very old history of the Gladstains in the Hawick area in and around 1645 through to 1850 . Few families can go back that far with as much confidence in the manuscript as this one.3 pages or more27Michael Robson 
SinclairPolwarth on the GreenA history of Polwarth that was handed out by Colin Wood on the outing to Polwarth, Oct 1988.1 page or more8Colin Wood 
Singapore"My Great Grandfather died at sea"A ships Master from Irvine in Ayrshire. How Bill researched the history of a remarkable seaman. 'One of his best'.3 pages or more31Bill Murray 
SinkingThe Sinking of the T.S. ROYAL EDWARDSummary of the sinking of the T.S. Royal Edward near the island of Kandelossa on its way from Avonmouth to Gallipoli. It was carrying British soldiers including 100 men trained at Stobs Camp who were declared missing or dead.1 page or more100Jared Squirrell 
SintonBringing Science to Genealogy - DNA TestingHave you got a family rumour of relationships between families that you cannot prove ? Perhaps you’re curious whether or not you’ve some undiscovered relations out there somewhere in the world, or a brick wall that stubbornly refuses to budge. Then possibly you should consider DNA testing. The author set up three surname DNA projects for Sinton, Fairbairn and Runciman.2 pages or more67Lorna Henderson 
SintonUpdate to 'Bringing science to genealogy'An update on a DNA project that was first described in Volume 67, pages 1 -4 June 2008.4 pages or more72Lorna Henderson 
Sir A RamseyHermitage--Grim Guardian of the BordersLord Soulis and how he came to his rather barbaric death. It follows the history of Hermitage through the years. Very interesting.3 pages or more14Norrie McLeish 
Sir G. HomeCockburns of that ilkThe origins of Cockburns in Berwickshire3 pages or more36Russell Wilson Cockburn 
Sir W. DouglasHermitage--Grim Guardian of the BordersLord Soulis and how he came to his rather barbaric death. It follows the history of Hermitage through the years. Very interesting.3 pages or more14Norrie McLeish 
Sir Walter ScottMelrose: Past and PresentA story of Melrose from 3000 years B.C. to the Greenyards in 1992.2 pages or more22Mr. T Little 
SkeldenAn ill-matched coupleAn account from a solicitor's file of a domestic dispute between a husband and wife over assets.3 pages or more87Ralph Maltman 
SkeneDNA UpdateA review of the DNA results of the author. He describes the limitations of the system, but summarises the positive outcomes.less than 1 page103Bill Stewart 
SkirlingThe Tweedsmuir SacrificeAn account of the sacrifices and losses of the Parishioners of Tweedsmuir during W.W.1. and of one family in particular.2 pages or more96Ian Renwick 
SlaterKelso SlatersPhotos possibly of the Slaters of Kelso, seeking identification.less than 1 page104Andrew Solomon 
SlighDiary of James Alexander Sligh aged 18A description of a diary kept by a young bank clerk in 1876. Selected extracts are included.2 pages or more73 
Sligo'A Lamentable Accident'A description collated from the local press from December 1881 of the death of Michael Queenan (from Frogden, and father of 5 children) as result of an accident near Frogden on the way home in a spring cart being driven home by brother-in-law James Corcoran (toll collector at Cowbog Toll), from St Marys Church Kelso. The funeral was in Linton churchyard. James was sent to prison, but released on bail 13 January 1882, and was found not guilty of homicide February 1882. The parents of the deceased originally came from Sligo, Ireland. There is a further investigation into the Queenans all over the Borders and the other children of Michael and Catherine Queenan, including Betsy who had married the aforementioned James Corcoran.3 pages or more104Cyril Corcoran 
SloaneRestoration of Gravestone at Peebles - James SloaneAn account of the restoration of a gravestone in the churchyard at Peebles of James Sloane who was rector of Peebles Grammar School between 1802 and 1843. Also extracts on James Sloane from a book 'Glimpses of Peebles and Forgotten Characters in its History' by Alexander Williamson published in 1895.2 pages or more84 
SmailBaillie John Smail of GalashielsBaillie Smail, born at Clovenfords, was First Baillie in 1867, and was renowned for severe punishment . He died of chronic alcoholism.1 page or more36 
SmailArchives at Robert Smail’s Printing WorksA brief history of the famous Robert Smail’s Printing Works at Innerleithen which was started in 1866, and about their wonderful archives.2 pages or more67David Rudram 
SmailInnerleithen ShopsInformation on the CD published by the Society on 'Innerleithen Shops' compiled by Bobby Richardson.1 page or more87 
SmailHistoric and Photographic Glimpses of Old InnerleithenPromotion of the book 'Historic and Photographic Glimpses of Old Innerleithen' by Bobby Richardson published by the Society.less than 1 page88 
SmailcleughfootThe Olivers of Jed ValleyA History of the Olivers of the Jed Valley tracing their history from the earliest of times with reference to some of the more famous and infamous.6 pages or more85Norrie McLeish 
SmailholmThe Crammond Family of SmailholmNotes about a Crammond family of Smailholm and their children.1 page or more57Hazel Crammond 
SmailholmLetter to the Editor - Ulster Pringles?A request for help with researching the Pringle Clan who lived at Smailholm Tower (1400 to 1650-1700), and their connection with the Pringles of Ulster.less than 1 page101Nigel C.B. Pringle 
SmailholmMarth’s Marmalade and Diet LoafSome letters which brought life to the bare bones of the author's family tree.2 pages or more56Marjorie Dybeck 
SmailholmA DNA RevelationThe author's discovery of a direct link to a blood cousin with the name of CRAM, and the surmise that CRAMMOND got shortened along the passage of time.less than 1 page57Gordon Crammond 
SmailholmJames Fleming, father of Sir John Ambrose FlemingSome notes on James Fleming, born near Smailholm, father of Sir John Ambrose Fleming who featured in issue 82.2 pages or more84Ian McGregor 
SmailholmCaptain Cook's Border BackgroundThe history of Captain James Cook and the Ednam connection.1 page or more6Dr Jim Trainer 
SmailholmSir Walter Scott's BordersA note about Scott being born in Edinburgh, but convalescing at Sandyknowe Farm near Smailholm with grandfather and Aunt Jenny, where he was immersed in Borders history and folklore and music. A year at Kelso Grammar School, Deputy Sheriff of Selkirkshire, Ashestiel and construction Abbotsford.less than 1 page106Editor 
SmallRev. Robert Douglas, 1747-1820 The father of GalashielsThe Rev. Robert Douglas, minister of Galashiels, 1747-1820, was a man of great ability and served his parishioners so well he was called "The Father of Galashiels".2 pages or more37Donald Whyte 
SmallpoxSmallpox inoculation in late 18th century MelroseA brief account of the smallpox child inoculations in Totfield by Andrew Usher (born 1782 - died 1855 - founder of the whisky distilling dynasty Edinburgh) from Darnick.less than 1 page105Editor 
SmartGuild of One-Name StudiesAn account of a talk given by Lorna Kinnaird on the Guild of One Name Studies.1 page or more86 
SmiddyFountainhall Smiddy 1793-1945Account of the Hislop / Dick family who worked in the smiddy (blacksmith's shop) for five generations.2 pages or more57Margaret Dick 
SmithDrumelzier SmithsA reaction to the article 'Grandpa Johnston's Reminiscences' Issue 107, and the connection to blacksmiths, Drumelzier and Crookhaugh. The author x6 great grandfather John Findlayson was a blacksmith in Drumelzier, and the history of this family is summarised.less than 1 page108Susan Brownjohn 
SmithConvicts Transported to Western Australia in 1858 aboard the 'Edwin Fox'A list of Scottish convicts transported to Australia on the "Edwin Fox". Reprinted from Bedfordshire Family History Society Journal2 pages or more70Lynn Manning 
SmithWilliam Wye SmithAn account of the life of the poet, author, teacher, publisher and minister, William Wye Smith, born Jedburgh in 1815.1 page or more96Peter Munro 
SmithMemories of Sir William Burrell's house staff at Hutton CastleFollow-up on article on Staff at Hutton Castle.less than 1 page98Lesley Gray 
SmithExtracts from "The Border Magazine" January 1832A List of names and ages from births, marriages, and deaths in and around Berwick on Tweed.1 page or more35Mrs O. Wilson-Croome 
SmithNames of Soldiers and others who died in India mainly between 1930-36A list of names and their regiments, and where buried.1 page or more30Mr R. McAdam 
SmithIsabella Smith 1814-1904Account of Isabella Smith from Coldingham. Berwickshire; and her descendants.2 pages or more57Mary Newbery 
SmithHeatheryettFurther notes on the C.D. containing a transcript of the Monumental Inscriptions in Heatheryett Cemetery and a note of the most common surnames.less than 1 page98 
SmithExtracts from Dunse Barony RecordsExtracts from the author's book, Dunse Barony Records, in the 1760s.2 pages or more68Ronald Morrison 
SmithWith the Border Volunteers to PretoriaReview of a book donated to the Society ' With the Border Volunteers to Pretoria' by Lieut William Home recording their exploits during the Boer War and with a detailed list of names.2 pages or more90Ronald Morrison 
Smith HiveWorld War 1 ExhibitionAn account of an exhibition staged by the Society to mark the centenary of the outbreak of World War 1.1 page or more86 
SMTTravellers Tales in the BordersThis is the text of Fred's talk to the Society on 25th April 2004. Absorbing review of public road transport in the Borders mainly in the 20th century.9 pages or more55Fred Kennington 
SmythIsabella Smith 1814-1904Account of Isabella Smith from Coldingham. Berwickshire; and her descendants.2 pages or more57Mary Newbery 
SnaresbrookSnaresbrook InstituteAn account of the workings of the Snaersbrook Institute set up in 1827 to 'afford relief for the orphans of seaman' and of research of the records.1 page or more93Peter Munro 
Social CustomsYetholm GypsiesIf you are connected to Yetholm, this is a must for you, it covers the gypsies from Persia right through to being settled in Kirk Yetholm. It is in two parts: issue 31 and 32.5 pages or more32A. V. Tokley 
SoldiersWW2 AuxiliariesSome notes on the work of the World War 2 Auxiliaries or the British Resistance Army.less than 1 page88 
SoldiersSo You've Found A SoldierThe trials that you may find looking for your connection with a soldier that was in the British Army.2 pages or more14Capt. John E. Grey 
SoldiersSoldiers' WillsA brief article of Soldiers' Wills and how to access on line.86 
SoldiersThe Peeblesshire VolunteersA review of a book written by Society member, Robert D Knox, on the history of the Peeblesshire Rifle Volunteers between 1860 and 1908.1 page or more88 
SoldiersLetters of the Andersons of SelkirkGrateful acknowledgement to Tim Anderson of a transcript of letters of the Andersons of Selkirk, soldiers, surgeons and explorers (1804-1820) with particular reference to Mungo Park and his trip to Africa.1 page or more91 
SoldiersDavid Reid Dewar - Another of War's VictimsThe story of David Reid Dewar, originally from Cumnock but who moved to Peebles before enlisting and being severely mentally affected by his experiences in the Great War and of his subsequent life when he was described as 'confused, incoherent and delusional'.2 pages or more89Margaret Ross 
SomervilleThe Autobiography of a Working manSome notes regarding the life of Alexander Somerville born in East Lothian but who spent most of his early life in Berwickshire. He became a cavalryman in the Royal British Dragoons but was subjected to punishment of 100 lashes for writing to a local paper at the time of the passing of the Reform Act of 1832. Questions were asked in Parliament regarding his punishment almost universally regarded as excessive and his release from the army was purchased by public subscription. His autobiography recalls the hardship of his early life in Berwickshire as son of a farm hand.2 pages or more79Ronald Morrison 
SommervilleMary SommervilleAn account of the life of Mary Sommerville, born in Jedburgh and the reason for her being honoured on a bank note.2 pages or more93Ronald Morrison 
SoonhopeJoseph Stephenson of Longyester, Riddle Lodge and SoonhopeThe writer recalls his ancestor, Joseph Stephenson and looks at an unfortunate arrangement he entered into under the influence of alcohol.3 pages or more99Harry D Watson 
SorrowlessfieldGeorge Fleming M.A.Article on George Fleming M.A., distinguished educationalist.1 page or more86Ian McGregor 
SoulisHermitage - Grim Guardian of the Borders-The history of Hermitage Castle and its inhabitants from 1207 right through. Continued in issue 11.2 pages or more10Norrie McLeish 
Soup kitchenSoup Kitchen at Dunse 1832An account of the outbreak of cholera in 1832 and minutes of the Dunse Committee of Health setting up soup kitchens with names of those to whom vouchers were issued.3 pages or more87Ronald Morrison 
SourhopeReminiscences of Childhood by a Matron of 78Narrative written by the author's great grandfather's sister about their emigration from Scotland to New York in 1829. Continued from issue 41.3 pages or more42Jim Wilson 
SoutersThe Ancient Crafts of SelkirkThe history of crafts in Selkirk from 1113 with the building of the Border abbeys through to the Union of the Crowns.1 page or more32Jim Newlands 
SoutersMinute Book of the Cordiners of Selkirk 1785 to 1835Some background on the Guild of the Cordiners (Souters) of Selkirk following the donation by Dave Anderson of a transcription of their records.2 pages or more91 
SoutersOld soldiers of the eighteenth centuryThis is a list and some extracts from War Office records at the Public Record Office at Kew. If you are studying shoemakers - read this.1 page or more11E. A. Gray 
South AfricaBessie Dora Bowhill, a wartime nurseAn account of the life of Bessie Dora Bowhill born Bunkle and Preston, Berwickshire who became, a nurse and worked in South Africa during the Boer War - her further experience during the First World War working with Dr Elsie Inglis in Serbia.2 pages or more85 
South AfricaThomas Pringle, Writer, Poet and Anti-Slavery CampaignerAn account of the life of Thomas Pringle born at Linton in 1789 who went on to become a respected poet and close acquaintance of Sir Walter Scott. He later emigrated to South Africa where he experiences many travails. The article recounts these experiences and how the family overcame many difficulties as early settlers. He founded a school and wrote a book on the state of the English settlers. He became a noted campaigner for human rights and came to be known as "the father of South African Poetry"9 pages or more82Marjorie Gavin 
South AfricaThomas PringleA follow up from Professor Charles Wait in South Africa on the article on Thomas Pringle in the previous edition with photographs of a memorial church to Thomas Pringle, its history, some notes on his descendants and how he is remembered in South Africa.2 pages or more83Professor Charles Wait 
South AfricaThe Welsh Family from GalashielsAn account of the lives of the Welsh (Welch) family from Galashiels, their emigration to South Africa and the problems which befell them.4 pages or more99Malcolm Tait 
South AfricaMiscellaneous Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - 1855-1900A list of marriages of people from various places (including Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Burma, Canada, Chile, China, France, Hong Kong, India, Italy, South Africa, Trinidad) intimated in the Hawick Advertiser between 1855-1900, with brief additional notes on some items.3 pages or more68Marjorie Gavin 
South AfricaThe Search for Robert ScottAn account of the author's search for more information on his ancestor, Robert Scott, a teacher in South Africa who died in 1892 and his success in tracing his ancestry back to Selkirkshire.2 pages or more86Robin Scott 
South AfricaA House UnitedHow a house (Heatherlieburn, Selkirk) built by Richard Leitch in 1862 came to unite two distant Hepburn relatives who had no idea of each other’s existence.3 pages or more61Celia Baylis and Barbara Nichol 
South AfricaLife in Linton with William Pringle's FamilyAbsorbing account of William Pringle, his children, and his grandson, Thomas Pringle, the 'Poet of South Africa'.4 pages or more20Barbara E. Turner 
South AmericaMiscellaneous Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Births 1854-1900Previous compilations of intimations have related to events in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the USA. These relate to births in other locations, of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.3 pages or more58Marjorie Gavin 
South AustraliaFrom the Scottish Borders to South AustraliaAn account of the lives of William Oliver his wife Elizabeth Turnbull who were married at Jedburgh in1833 who emigrated to South Australia, their family and subsequent life, Contains much genealogy and notes on the Oliver DNA project.5 pages or more78Ruth Oliver 
SouthdeanThe Olivers of Jed ValleyA History of the Olivers of the Jed Valley tracing their history from the earliest of times with reference to some of the more famous and infamous.6 pages or more85Norrie McLeish 
SouthdeanThe Lillico Family - Chain Migrants to Gloucester Township, OntarioThe story of a family that emigrated from Roxburghshire to Ontario8 pages or more70Eleanor Lillico 
SouthfieldThe Soldiers RememberReport on launch of the book 'The Soldiers Remember' being of memories recorded by wounded soldiers during WW1 as they recovered at Southfield Military Hospital, Duns.less than 1 page97 
SparkChrissie Aitken's StoryThe story of Chrissie, a survivor from the sinking of the S.S. Lusitania in 1914.2 pages or more94Oliver Russell 
SparkCranston-Pringle-SparkThe author traces her genealogy.1 page or more94Muriel Hall 
SparkCranston Pringle Spark UpdateUpdate on the Cranston Pringle Spark family, including photographs.1 page or more100Muriel Hall 
SpedlinRecording the Jardines - A one-name study17 years of research of the Jardine Clan Society. A history of the Clan and the worldwide story of the Jardines.4 pages or more27Violet Jardine 
SpedlinsFamily History News - The Jardine Clan SocietyFormed in 1977. Came from France 1066, settled in Annandale; now, branches of the family world wide.2 pages or more3Editor 
SpeedyThe Soldiers RememberReport on launch of the book 'The Soldiers Remember' being of memories recorded by wounded soldiers during WW1 as they recovered at Southfield Military Hospital, Duns.less than 1 page97 
SpenceSpence Family RecordsNote on extensive records of the Spence family donated to the Society.less than 1 page99 
SpenceLife in Melrose--150 years agoThis is the account of family life in Melrose in the first half of last century, from an autobiography of Catherine Helen Spence.3 pages or more11Colin Wood 
Spences MainsLife in Melrose--150 years agoThis is the account of family life in Melrose in the first half of last century, from an autobiography of Catherine Helen Spence.3 pages or more11Colin Wood 
SpensNotes on people in Lauder in 1501Brief notes on Thomas Borthwick of Gammylstoun confirmed in 1501 as in certain tenements in the Royal Burgh of Lauder, previously occupied by Charles Murray, and surrounded by lands of William Broun, George Weddirhede, William Hoppringle, William Scheill and Thomas Spens. Also Robert Lauder, son of Gilbert in Whitslaid.less than 1 page103Gregory Lauder-Frost 
SpitfireEdnam and Captain CookA Cleveland lady spent time and effort tracing Captain Cook. Herein lies the Ednam Connectionless than 1 page25John Newlands 
Spittal TowerSnowstorm in the CheviotsA young shepherd gets lost in the snow and is frozen to death. There's also a specification for shepherds boots.2 pages or more69Jean Fleming 
SpittlefieldA Case for the CommissaryThe amount of information found on any particular family is a matter of luck but time spent will be rewarding.4 pages or more33Rosemary Bigwood 
SpottiswoodA grave look at the BordersThis must be one of the great stories ever to be printed in our magazine - it is the story of grave snatchers, and how one brave chap got his just reward.4 pages or more21Ian Abernethy 
SpottiswoodeLady Jane Scott-SpottiswoodeReference to a pamphlet 'Souvenir of Sympathy' donated to the Society relating to the funeral of Lady Jane Scott-Spottiswoode.1 page or more95Ronald Morrison 
SpouseJohn Whillis Exhibition, EyemouthSome notes on the John Whillis Exhibition, Eyemouth and the associated exhibition on sailing ships connected including the 'Cutty Sark'.1 page or more91 
SpowartBerwick BooksA reference to books on Berwick and where they might be accessed.less than 1 page94 
Spread EagleJames Stevenson, Procurator Fiscal JedburghReport on notes and papers received relating to the life of James Stevenson for approximately 60 years from 1827 Procurator Fiscal in Jedburghless than 1 page92 
SprengerSummary of Talk on WitchcraftSummary of talk by Roy Pugh on Witchcraft in Scotland.2 pages or more97 
SpringfieldBorder Marriage RecordsThe history of Irregular Marriages up and down the country.2 pages or more34Donald Whyte 
SpringwoodA grave look at the BordersThis must be one of the great stories ever to be printed in our magazine - it is the story of grave snatchers, and how one brave chap got his just reward.4 pages or more21Ian Abernethy 
Springwood ParkNew Collections at the Heritage HubCounty council records, diaries and estate papers were identified amongst the backlog of uncatalogued material at the Scottish Borders Archive.4 pages or more69Juline Baird 
SproustonTwo Stories of 19th Century Emigration to Australia and New Zealand - The Haliburtons of SproustonOrigins of the Haliburtons; William who had 12 children and their emigration to New Zealand.less than 1 page12D.N. Haliburton 
SproustonSister Elizabeth TullySome notes on the book, 'A Nurse at the Front' being effectively the transcript of a Diary kept by a WW1 nurse, Sister Edith Appleton.less than 1 page97 
SproustonThe Trotters of Sprouston and Hadden - Part 1Absorbing account of the author's researches into her Trotter ancestry.7 pages or more52Jenny Fairman 
SproustonFollowing in the Footsteps of Robert Redpath.The story of one man's journey to mine gold in Australia. There is reference to two diaries kept by other men on the voyage from Glasgow to Townsville, Queensland.3 pages or more69Irene J Redpath 
SproustonThe Trotters of Sprouston and Hadden - Part 2Absorbing account of the author's researches into her Trotter ancestry.5 pages or more53Jenny Fairman 
SquirrellGuild of One-Name StudiesAn account of a talk given by Lorna Kinnaird on the Guild of One Name Studies.1 page or more86 
SS ClaraJohn Liddle (13.3.1842 - 26.9.1907)An account of the life of John Liddle born at Reston and his voyage to Australia in 1865 aboard the "Clara". He kept a diary during the voyage and extracts are included illustrating what life was like aboard an emigrant ship. There are also details from the ship's register (a full list of the names of the 384 immigrants is available) also a breakdown of occupations, nationalities and deaths during the voyage.6 pages or more80Bill Stewart 
St AbbsA Village Roll Call 1935A list of the names found in St Abbs in 1935 - in verse. In addition to those in the index another 22 names which appear less than 8 times are listed.1 page or more70Alexander Nisbet 
St AbbsSt. AbbsIdentifying location and seeking further information on an old photograph of St Abbs.98Colin McCallum 
St Aidan'sHeatheryett, Galashiels Monumental InscriptionsAnnouncement of publication of C.D. of Monumental Inscriptions at Heatheryett Cemetery Galashiels; also some notes on the history of St Aidan's Church Galashiels.1 page or more97 
St AidenMelrose: Past and PresentA story of Melrose from 3000 years B.C. to the Greenyards in 1992.2 pages or more22Mr. T Little 
St AndrewsThe Leyden FamilyFrom USA, an article on the name Leyden with particular reference to Dr John Leyden.less than 1 page12Ronald Spencer 
St AndrewsRevised and improved edition of Kelso Abbey, Old Churchyard and St Andrews Monumental InscriptionsNotes on the improved version of our Memorial Inscriptions covering Kelso Abbey, Old Churchyard Kelso and St Andrews.1 page or more76 
St Andrews Free ChurchJohn Thomas RocheadSome notes on the life of John Thomas Rochead, architect with particular reference to his work at Hawick.3 pages or more85 
St BoswellsGreenlaw and Melrose BrownleesNew member Graham Somerville has been able to confirm speculation in Issue 105 regarding the Berwickshire Brownlee ancestors. Thomas Brownlee and his twin Robert were born 1851 at Greenlaw of parents Alexander Brownlee (1797-1874 - Greenlaw) and Mary Ann Hood (1807 (Coldstream)-1887(Greenlaw)). The member has DNA matches to Robert. The family story is further described and evidence seen at Greenlaw Church.1 page or more110Editor 
St BoswellsA Border Lady of the Old SchoolInterview with Mrs Jane Henderson Thomson Bell aged 83 in 1910 about her life. Written in Scots.4 pages or more20 
St BoswellsOld St BoswellsNotes on the republication of the book 'Old St Boswells' by Jean Lawrie.less than 1 page77Peter Munro 
St BoswellsSt.Boswells to Berwick Railway via DunsSome paragraphs on a book 'St Boswells to Berwick via Duns' which traces the history of this railway line.less than 1 page83 
St BoswellsBorder MurdersThis is a stroll around the Borders looking into, with some depth, the murders in the 1800s.2 pages or more32Norrie McLeish 
St BoswellsDeath in the Borders: 19th Century Border Murder CasesBook review. Author: Norrie McLeish. Border Murder Cases- a great deal of research has gone into this volume. Gypsies, landlords, and farm workers, and many others. are included.2 pages or more30Hugh K. Mackay 
St BoswellsSociety LibraryRecent additions to the Society Library.less than 1 page98 
St BoswellsSidelines on the Borders RailwayNowadays, the only railway line in the Borders is the main east coast line in Berwickshire. Lady Gibson has discovered, however, that the history of the railways has plenty of interest for family historians.1 page or more11Jane Gibson 
St CuthbertLauder and LauderdaleThis is the text of the talk given by Ian Miller, president of Old Gala House on the 18th April 19995 pages or more41Ian Miller 
St CuthbertMennims of NorhamThe history of Norham, its castle, and how it got its name.3 pages or more25A.M.Mennim 
St CuthbertCavers & DistrictTalk given in February 2007 about the history of the kirk and parish of Cavers, and its links with Melrose, St Cuthbert, and other famous people.6 pages or more64Jean Muir 
St Cuthberts ChurchA Family Church - St Cuthbert's Scottish Episcopal Church, HawickSome notes on the history of St Cuthbert's Scottish Episcopal Church, Hawick particularly the author's family connection. Principal names mentioned are Coltman, Ritson, Godfrey, FitzWalter, Dearden, Landles.3 pages or more75Anne Golden 
St HelenaAn Opaque GlassAbout William Glass (or Glasgow), who had become the first governor of the South Atlantic Island of Tristan da Cunha, honoured by the Friends of Kelso Museum in 1996.2 pages or more60Audrey Mitchell 
St HelenaA Remarkable Eskdale Family. The Pasleys of CraigThe story of Pasleys of Craig - a two part story in issues 2 and 3 covers military and personnel accounts of many Palseys, if you are connected, it must be for you.3 pages or more2R.C.Wood 
St Hilary'sSt Hilary's School for GirlsAn account of the re-location of the school to Thirlestane Castle during World War 2less than 1 page94Ronald Morrison 
St KentigernPolwarth on the GreenA history of Polwarth that was handed out by Colin Wood on the outing to Polwarth, Oct 1988.1 page or more8Colin Wood 
St LawrenceKnow your Parish--MorebattleA history of Morebattle Parish and the surrounding area.1 page or more18Elspeth Ewan 
St Mary's LochAndrew Currie, Border SculptorAn account of the life of Andrew Currie, sculptor (1812-1891) born at Howford Farm Yarrow. Won commissions for several well known public monuments including Mungo Park in Selkirk, the Ettrick Shepherd at St Mary's Loch, two characters on the Scott monument in Edinburgh and Robert the Bruce at Stirling Castle. Married Isabella Hardie daughter of a Denholm stocking-maker and moved to Earlston to work as a sculptor. A full account of his life and works5 pages or more78Bob Johnstone 
St Mary's of WedaleStow of WedaleAn announcement of the publication of Stow Monumental Inscriptions with details of all names.2 pages or more85Ronald Morrison 
St MungoPolwarth on the GreenA history of Polwarth that was handed out by Colin Wood on the outing to Polwarth, Oct 1988.1 page or more8Colin Wood 
St Mungo's FairKnow your Parish-PolwarthDescription of the village of Polwarth, its history, the inhabitants, and their occupations.1 page or more28 
St Ronan’s StandardArchives at Robert Smail’s Printing WorksA brief history of the famous Robert Smail’s Printing Works at Innerleithen which was started in 1866, and about their wonderful archives.2 pages or more67David Rudram 
St, Abb'sHMS PathfinderAn account of the sinking in 1914 of HMS Pathfinder off St Abb's Head, Berwickshire viewed by Aldous Huxley.less than 1 page86 
StaffServants Emerging from the ShadowsNotes on an exhibition and recording of records pertaining to staff and employees at Paxton House.1 page or more82Chris Pawson 
Stained glass windowThe Bedrule Stained Glass Window DedicationA summary of the Turnbull Clan Association AGM in 2019 at the Bedrule Kirk. The AGM included a reflection on and dedication of the Great Commission stained glass window designed by Sandy Milligan, and made and installed by Maurice Jackson of The Stained Glass Studio, Edinburgh, following the donation by Wally and Betty Turnbull from North Carolina.1 page or more101Ken Turnbull 
StaintonA Young Hawick Entertainer - Charles StaintonThe life of Charles Stainton who first appears in the Hawick Criminal Records aged 9 in 1903 but who went on to become a music hall artist with the Sutcliffe Troupe.3 pages or more87Elma Fleming 
StallangersCoercion or Consensus? The Government of a Border Burgh in the Sixteenth CenturyThe Burgesses, and how they looked after Selkirk. The privileges that they gave themselves. Continued in issue 26.5 pages or more25Peter Symms 
StamfordhamJames Thomson, Capt. James Cook R.N., Ednam and ClevelandThe connection of Rev. James Thomson and Capt. Cook with the village of Ednam.1 page or more27P. D. Thomson 
StanleyA Borders Man in the American Civil WarA research for Borderers who fought in the American Civil War with particular reference to Thomas Affleck born in Galashiels.3 pages or more94Michael Hammerson 
StarheadThe Kers of Cessford CastleA history of the Kers of Cessford Castle.3 pages or more86Norrie McLeish 
StarkMore Extracts from the Kelso Mail 1804Miscellaneous Extracts from the Kelso Mail 1804.1 page or more86 
StarkFrom Cowal to the Borders. Internal migration of the Whyte FamilyThe Agricultural migration of workers and the history of the Whyte Family.2 pages or more7Donald Whyte 
StatueJames Wilson, HawickDescription of the movement of the status of James Wilson (economist) from Hawick (Tower Knowe) to the Hawick Heritage Hubless than 1 page100Ronald Morrison 
StavertDiary of James Alexander Sligh aged 18A description of a diary kept by a young bank clerk in 1876. Selected extracts are included.2 pages or more73 
SteelPeel Hospital ExhibitionA report on the exhibition staged by the Society on the history of Peel Hospital.1 page or more88 
SteelGuess Who’s MissingThe descendants of William Steel Story who lived in Yetholm, Morebattle, Hobkirk, who married Elizabeth Aitchson, daughter of Francis Aitchson and Elizabeth Hogg around 1806.1 page or more64E .Helen Ball 
StensoneKelso Mail August 30th. 1824Transcription of an ancient gravestone dug up at Nenthorn to one Alexander Stensone who died 1606.1 page or more78 
StephensonThe Turnbulls of Minto Cleuchead, Burnfoot and East MiddleFrom Hawick to Australia Extracts from a book of more than three hundred pages .3 pages or more26Mrs Robyn Crossle 
StephensonJoseph Stephenson of Longyester, Riddle Lodge and SoonhopeThe writer recalls his ancestor, Joseph Stephenson and looks at an unfortunate arrangement he entered into under the influence of alcohol.3 pages or more99Harry D Watson 
StevensonJames Stevenson, Procurator Fiscal JedburghReport on notes and papers received relating to the life of James Stevenson for approximately 60 years from 1827 Procurator Fiscal in Jedburghless than 1 page92 
StevensonMinute Book of the Cordiners of Selkirk 1785 to 1835Some background on the Guild of the Cordiners (Souters) of Selkirk following the donation by Dave Anderson of a transcription of their records.2 pages or more91 
StevensonJoseph Stephenson of Longyester, Riddle Lodge and SoonhopeThe writer recalls his ancestor, Joseph Stephenson and looks at an unfortunate arrangement he entered into under the influence of alcohol.3 pages or more99Harry D Watson 
StevensonTweedmount House Tweedmount Road MelroseA great deal of research has gone into this article on a house from when the land was bought to when it was last sold.2 pages or more38Valerie Mackay 
StewartLiddles AbroadFamily pictures awaken an interest in family history. The author made contact with relatives in Australia, descendants of a blacksmith who'd emigrated front Heughhead, Reston.2 pages or more72Bill Stewart 
StewartBand of BrothersAn account of the First World War experiences of the Murdoch family, originally from Perthshire but who settled in Galashiels, their deaths and tragedies and the effect of the families back home.3 pages or more88Trevor Stewart 
StewartJourney to AustraliaThe vivid descriptions of life at sea recorded in James Stewart's diary will be of interest to all of us whose ancestors left these shores in the 19th century.5 pages or more37Dr J. B. Sproule 
StewartThe Stewarts of KelsoA report into extensive research into the Stewart family of Kelso, latterly of Edinburgh.5 pages or more77Harry D Watson 
StewartThe Chisholms: Highland Names in the Borders?This is not just about the Chisholms, it delves into place names in the Borders, why they changed their names and the Highland connections.4 pages or more28Michael Robson 
StewartJames Stewart (c. 1824-1904) - a life)An account or research into the life of James Stewart (born in Wilton 1824/25) and his family.6 pages or more96Harry D Watson 
StewartExtracts from the Register of the Privy Council of ScotlandExtract from the Register of the Privy Council of Scotland by David Masson.less than 1 page97Gregory Lauder-Frost 
StewartDuns Properties and FamiliesBook review. Author: David McLean. Histories of 3 further properties in Duns. 1. The Hermitage on Station Road - built 1840 - previously families Stewart/Stuart and Ferguson - nursing home - and now in private hands again. 2. Duns Auction Mart - opened 1877 - main family connection - Swan. 3. Fenton Lodge (previously Kilmeny) - 1890s designed by local architect George Fortune (also known for local churches - especially new church at Cranshaws - related families Fensons and Robsons. Digital copies available. See also Issue 106.less than 1 page107Ronald Morrison 
StewartFame/Infamy/Riches - a history of the Greig familyAbout the Greigs of Manchester and Oldham, originally from Ayton and Earlston.4 pages or more62Jim Greig 
StewartThe Origins of William WallaceNotes of the genealogy of William Wallace and suggested connections to the FitzAlans and Stewarts.1 page or more81Gregory Lauder-Frost 
StewartWho was Gordon Stewart of Hawick?Intriguing investigation into an adopted great uncle who died in World War I, and turned out to be a blood relative.3 pages or more65Anne Golden 
StewartCousins MeetHow two cousins previously unknown to each other met through membership of the Society.less than 1 page95Esther Davies 
StewartDNA UpdateA review of the DNA results of the author. He describes the limitations of the system, but summarises the positive outcomes.less than 1 page103Bill Stewart 
StewartTranscribing the StonesNotes on the publication of the monumental inscriptions at Heatheryett, Galashiels with some notes on the history of Galashiels Parish and the first Church at Lindean burial place of the second wife of John Knox.2 pages or more84 
StewartGreat Grandfather's ClockAn account by the author of a clock belonging to his great grandfather which he came upon when holidaying in Australia.1 page or more91Bill Stewart 
StewartfieldThe Chisholms: Highland Names in the Borders?This is not just about the Chisholms, it delves into place names in the Borders, why they changed their names and the Highland connections.4 pages or more28Michael Robson 
StichillPringles of StichillAn account of how DNA was used to determine the succession to the Barony of Stichill.less than 1 page92 
StichillQuestion: Where did all the Smiths from Ednam go?An attempt to explore the lineage of the 2 Smith families baptised in Ednam from 1790 to 1819. Family 1 -The possible great grandparents of William Smith (1801-1882) the great grandfather of Eric Smith (author), were Andrew Smith and Isabel Davidson - they had 8 children baptised in Ednam. Family 2 - Thomas Smith (baptised 1766 in Ednam) married Janet Waddle from Stichill, had 13 children mostly baptised in Ednam. 2 William Smiths of note from Family 1 ended up in Edinburgh and Australia. in the 1800s, The tracing of 34 children in 3 generations of Smiths is a challenge.3 pages or more107Margaret Smith Eric Smith 
StichillTravelling Scottish Sons from Ancrum, Crailing, Stichill and EarlstonInformation extracted from the privately printed book about 3 large Border families, all of who had 1 girl who married a minister in each generations, where letters were written and kept by the brothers. The Cranstoun brothers to the Ancrum manse, the Scott brothers to the Stichill manse, and the Gordon brothers to Gordon and Earlston; the groups of brothers also kept in touch with each other. All these documents have been indexed and reflect every day life in the 1700s and early 1800s, including writing and social skills, education, professions and ministers tenures.1 page or more107Colin -Miles Edgar Anne Edgar 
StinsonJames S. Hogg, 1851-1906, Governor of Texas - Were His Ancestors Borderers ?Biography of James Hogg, with reference to his ancestors and relatives after arrival in Boston in 1699. Other emigrant Hoggs mentioned.2 pages or more24Donald Whyte 
StintyknoweIs Anybody Out There ?The author's search for an ancestor's home.2 pages or more56Jean Currie 
StirchesStirches Brick, Tile and Pottery WorksA history of the Stirches Brick Tile and Pottery Works (est. 1850 by John Scott-Chisholme), when the tweed and hosiery trade took a downturn. A combination of the growth in the woollen trade bringing people from the Midlands and Yorkshire who needed living accommodation, plus the arrival of the railway in 1849 to bring sandstone for building, seemed an idea that could not fail. Clay for bricks found on the Stirches Estate added to the positive outlook, but the death of Chisholm and increasing competition initiated the demise of the factory which closed in 1873. The account includes site maps and reference to many other accounts and articles at the time and since.3 pages or more101J.G.Macdonald 
StirchesA Balloon Visits the BordersHistory of hot-air ballooning over Scotland and the Borders from 17851 page or more100Mike Chandler 
StitchelThe Dimma and Dickson Families of the Borders Region, ScotlandThe Dimma family from Eckford, who they married, and where they settled in Ontario. This is a well researched article into a old Border family.2 pages or more37Thomas Dimma Minster 
StobieGreat Grandfather's ClockAn account by the author of a clock belonging to his great grandfather which he came upon when holidaying in Australia.1 page or more91Bill Stewart 
StoboMy dig into the pastPeeblesshire family and from other parts of the Borders, an interesting tale. Also history of various bridges over the Tweed.3 pages or more34A. Turner 
StoboFrom Peebleshire to Canada: William Cranston Murray - An Artist in ArchitectureThe story of the architect William Cranston Murray from Peeblesshire who went to Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada, and joined the growing Scottish community (about 2,000 people) there in 1819. Born in Stobo in 1788, his father James was a shepherd. James' first wife Elizabeth (b. about 1761) died and was buried in Stobo Kirk graveyard in 1842. William married Alexanderina Hislop from Glenholm, and their son James was born 1814 in Drumelzier. By 1825 the population of the Miramichi are had grown to about 8,500. The account summarises Murray's major works in the New Brunswick area, many as a result of the Great Miramichi fire in the October of 1825 i.e. St Paul's Anglican Church (Bushville), Judge Peters stately home (Bushville), Murray House , St James Presbyterian and St John United churches, Old Northumberland County Courthouse - all in (Newcastle). In addition there is an attempt at creating a detailed family tree of the Murray family following William's 10 children, of which only 6 names are known. The children of first son James (13), and daughter Margaret (8).7 pages or more106Barbara MacIntosh Charlotte Loggie 
StoboThe Altarstone at StoboStobo Slate Quarry 'whatever'. Also a connection to Merlin and Arthur.1 page or more10Isobel Jardine 
Stobo CastleAmazing Co-incidenceAn account of the unexpected discovery of relations.1 page or more92Sybil Berredoth 
StobsScotland's AldershotA report on excavations at Stobs Prisoner of War Camp and attempts to trace further information on prisoners.1 page or more92Jared Squirrell 
StobsStobs War MemorialSome notes on Stobs P.O.W. camp near Hawick and restoration of the War Memorial.less than 1 page98 
StobsStobs Military CampAccount of a project by Archaeology Scotland to excavate and obtain information on Stobs Military Camp and the Society's involvement.3 pages or more95Jared Squirrel 
StobsStobs Internment Camp near HawickSome notes on Stobs Internment Camp and its history.90 
StobsStobs CampArticle on Lt. Col. Hon. Sir Richard Waldie-Griffith and particularly his connection with Stobs Camp, Hawick.1 page or more98Michael Chandler 
Stobs CampThe Sinking of the T.S. ROYAL EDWARDSummary of the sinking of the T.S. Royal Edward near the island of Kandelossa on its way from Avonmouth to Gallipoli. It was carrying British soldiers including 100 men trained at Stobs Camp who were declared missing or dead.1 page or more100Jared Squirrell 
Stobs Camp2nd Lt Robert Leman PurdomA native of Hawick Robert Leman Purdom KOSB (1883-1917) was from a family key in the development of the town. Robert senior was the Town Clerk, co-founded Hawick Golf Club, and secretary of the School of Art and Cottage Hospital. Robert seniors siblings (x3) and many half-siblings (x7) are listed and described, as are Robert seniors parents. Robert Leman' mother was Helen Emma Leman, whose family had relocated to Australia during the gold rush. Robert Lemans siblings are listed and described. Robert Leman enlisted and rose to 2nd Lt, but was killed in action 1917 aged 32.2 pages or more102Editor 
Stobs CampThe Sinking of the T.S. ROYAL EDWARDSummary of the sinking of the T.S. Royal Edward near the island of Kandelossa on its way from Avonmouth to Gallipoli. It was carrying British soldiers including 100 men trained at Stobs Camp who were declared missing or dead.1 page or more100Jared Squirrell 
Stobs Internment CampStobs Internment Camp near HawickSome notes on Stobs Internment Camp and its history.90 
StockholmTotties in SwedenNote about Thomas Tottie, from Jedburgh, born in 1664, a tobacco manufacturer, extracted from Th. A. Fischer’s The Scots in Sweden (Edinburgh, 1907).less than 1 page60 
StoddartDalgleishs and Stoddarts of YarrowDescription of George McLauchlan's family from his paternal great grandparents Robert Dalgleish and Margaret Elliot from Yarrow, and Robert's step-family John Stoddart. The Dalgleish family were tenants at Fastheugh for over 100 years, and Robert's parents (Robert and Martha Muir were from Anaston. Martha married 3 times - Robert, John Stoddart (Williamhope) and Robert Curror (Hartwoodburn). Margaret Elliot was a direct descendant of Martin Elliot of Braidley. John and Martha had 3 children; John later married Helen Veitch (Innerleithen) and had 9 children.2 pages or more103Marjorie McLauchlan 
StoddartDandie Dinmont StatueSome notes on the Dandie Dinmont statue at The Haining Selkirk.less than 1 page94 
StoddartGreetings from NorthlandThe author from New Zealand describes seeking information on the Turnbulls, Binnies, Hoggs and Stoddarts from Selkirk, especially Richard Turnbull, and his sons Thomas and Peter who died in WW1, Jane Hogg Binnie Turnbull, and Ernest Joseph Ramsbottom. A small family tree is presented.2 pages or more104Brian O'Brian 
StoddartWith the Border Volunteers to PretoriaReview of a book donated to the Society ' With the Border Volunteers to Pretoria' by Lieut William Home recording their exploits during the Boer War and with a detailed list of names.2 pages or more90Ronald Morrison 
StoreyIn Search of a StoreyAccount of research on her family done by the late Valerie Storey in the 1980s/90s with updates and comments by Enid Cruickshank.4 pages or more99Valerie Storey/Enid Cruickshank 
StorieIn Search of a StoreyAccount of research on her family done by the late Valerie Storey in the 1980s/90s with updates and comments by Enid Cruickshank.4 pages or more99Valerie Storey/Enid Cruickshank 
StorrieIn Search of a StoreyAccount of research on her family done by the late Valerie Storey in the 1980s/90s with updates and comments by Enid Cruickshank.4 pages or more99Valerie Storey/Enid Cruickshank 
StoryGuess Who’s MissingThe descendants of William Steel Story who lived in Yetholm, Morebattle, Hobkirk, who married Elizabeth Aitchson, daughter of Francis Aitchson and Elizabeth Hogg around 1806.1 page or more64E .Helen Ball 
StowStow Monumental InscriptionsSome information on the forthcoming publication of Stow Monumental Inscriptions with reference to various documents pertaining to Stow in the National Archives of Scotland with some interesting extracts.2 pages or more83Elma Fleming 
StowThe Reverence Alexander NaughleyA very interesting account of a Parish Clergyman from Stow to Threlkeld and his life story.2 pages or more31Eddie Wren 
StowLaidlawstiel, ClovenfordsThis is history bought to life with Walter Scott, William Wordsworth and Prime Minister Gladstone. For anyone interested in Clovenfords you must read this.2 pages or more37Margaret Lawson 
StowErin to EdinburghNotes on talk and book by Ellis Owens on her family's migration from Ireland to Stow and Edinburgh.less than 1 page97Enid Cruickshank 
StowThe Case of the missing RegistersIn 1818 Jean Waddell a humble tailor's daughter found by chance she could inherit a estate in Linlithgowshire. How she went about trying to prove her case.3 pages or more22Gavin Waddell 
StowGala Water and the First World WarReview of book 'Gala Water and the First World War' published by Gala Water History and Heritage Society.less than 1 page99 
StowStow ChurchyardSome notes on the toppling of stones in Stow Churchyard.less than 1 page89 
StowTwo Stories of 19th Century Emigration to Australia and New Zealand - The Kidstons of StowA very comprehensive account of the early Rev Kidston from Stow and their thirteen children and who they married.1 page or more12John Kidston Tait 
StowStow of WedaleAn announcement of the publication of Stow Monumental Inscriptions with details of all names.2 pages or more85Ronald Morrison 
StowA History of the Waddells of ScotlandA review of the book 'A History of the Waddells of Scotland' by Gavin Main Waddell tracing the history of the name and the various branches of the family. The main branch of the family originated from Stow still known today by some as The Stow of Wedale.1 page or more83 
StowCranston Pringle Spark UpdateUpdate on the Cranston Pringle Spark family, including photographs.1 page or more100Muriel Hall 
StrathblaneThe Case of the missing RegistersIn 1818 Jean Waddell a humble tailor's daughter found by chance she could inherit a estate in Linlithgowshire. How she went about trying to prove her case.3 pages or more22Gavin Waddell 
StraysStraysBorder Strays5 pages or more48 
StraysMore StraysCompilation of part of the Society's Strays index.2 pages or more51Jean Sanderson 
StraysStrayTranscript of a memorial stone recorded by Manchester General Transcription Project.81 
StraysStraysCompilation of part of the Society's Strays index.4 pages or more50Jean Sanderson 
StraysMore StraysCompilation of part of the Society's Strays index.1 page or more53Jean Sanderson 
Sudden DeathsRecords of Sudden Deaths and Casualties, RoxburghshireThe records of Sudden Deaths and Casualties in Roxburghshire between 1876 and 1906 have now been indexed. Some examples from these records.3 pages or more80 
SuffragetteBorder SuffragettesArticle of Border Suffragettes.less than 1 page98Ronald Morrison 
SuggettResearching Family History across the BorderAn account by the author of the challenges and pitfalls of cross-border research.4 pages or more91Fred Kennington 
SunlawsThe Flowers of the Forest--Borderers who fell at FloddenThe Fletcher brothers from Selkirk and were they at Flodden? Probably.1 page or more29Andrew Cockburn 
Surname ProjectDNA Records for GenealogyObtaining the genetic records for your paternal line is important for identification of your cousins and ancestors who share your recent paternal line descent with you.1 page or more60 
SurnamesBorder NamesA note of the most common names in the Borders extracted from the Society's transcription of Memorial Inscriptions,less than 1 page78Peter Munro 
Sutcliffe TroupeA Young Hawick Entertainer - Charles StaintonThe life of Charles Stainton who first appears in the Hawick Criminal Records aged 9 in 1903 but who went on to become a music hall artist with the Sutcliffe Troupe.3 pages or more87Elma Fleming 
SutherlandGrantshouse and the Turner familyHistory of the family from around 1840. Continued from issue 27.1 page or more28James Burns 
SutherlandWorld War 1 Rugby InternationalistsAn account by the author of how she sought out and visited the memorials to international rugby players who lost their lives in World War 1.2 pages or more88Esher Davies 
SutherlandTwo Sutherland FactorsTwo brothers from Yair who were factors for Sutherland. It also covers the Highland Clearances right up to his death.3 pages or more9Jane Gibson 
SwadlingOld Emigrant’s DiariesExtract from diary of Margaret Charteris, wife of Thomas Hinshelwood, emigrant from Jedburgh, ship ‘Nebo’, to Queensland, in 1883.4 pages or more40Jane Gibson 
SwanPresbyterian Migration into NorthumberlandThis is a list of names from the Communion Rolls of some Presbyterian churches in Northumberland. This is in more than one Magazine.2 pages or more19Don Mason 
SwanSwan Family of Jedburgh and KelsoRecollections by the author's grandmother of life in Jedburgh and Kelso in the early twentieth century.less than 1 page94John Falconer Swan 
SwanDuns Properties and FamiliesBook review. Author: David McLean. Histories of 3 further properties in Duns. 1. The Hermitage on Station Road - built 1840 - previously families Stewart/Stuart and Ferguson - nursing home - and now in private hands again. 2. Duns Auction Mart - opened 1877 - main family connection - Swan. 3. Fenton Lodge (previously Kilmeny) - 1890s designed by local architect George Fortune (also known for local churches - especially new church at Cranshaws - related families Fensons and Robsons. Digital copies available. See also Issue 106.less than 1 page107Ronald Morrison 
SwanBorderers in the Victorian Marriages Registers (1853-1895)This is a list of marriages in issues 16,17 and 18. It is a list of Border counties as their place of birth, when the married in Victoria, Australia between 1853 and 1895.3 pages or more18Barbara Turner 
SwanOld Books with Hawick ConnectionsA description of two old books about Hawick from the author's library. One is a library book that was never returned. Speculation about the culprit reveals many family relationships.2 pages or more74Anne Golden 
SwannMore GladstonesMore history of the Gladstones covers a family from Kirk Yetholm and their emigration to Australia and New Zealand. It lists many descendants from this family.1 page or more37Warren A. Spence 
SwanstonGunsgreen House, EyemouthNotes on the book "Eustace the Outcast" by David Pae also on the will of James Swanston of Eyemouth containing what is thought to be a list of customers for illicit produce including the Rev. Robert Bowmaker, minister, Duns.1 page or more78Ronald Morrison 
SwedenTotties in SwedenNote about Thomas Tottie, from Jedburgh, born in 1664, a tobacco manufacturer, extracted from Th. A. Fischer’s The Scots in Sweden (Edinburgh, 1907).less than 1 page60 
SwedenGravestone CareTips on how to maintain gravestones following a visit to Lund, Swedenless than 1 page102Robert Walker 
SweeneyA family of TainshGeorge Tainsh who married Catherine Gilroy from Selkirk and their descendants.4 pages or more4P. Tainsh- Hardie 
Sweetheart AbbeyAn Unusual Way Of Recording Family TreesThis is about a gravestone in the burial ground of Sweetheart Abbey, Dumfries-shire which has a drawn family tree of the Jardine family. The article shows a picture of the gravestone.1 page or more66Colin McInnes 
SwintonBrown's Self Interpreting Family BibleGeorge Brown of Horncliffe brought into the offices the very large Brown family bible. Lavishly illustrated, it also included Family Register page. A transcript of the text is presented. It includes members of the Robertson family from Alexander Robertson (b. 1829 in Simperon Mains) and his wife Margaret (b. 1825 in Swinton) through to Georgina Dickson Robertson and Mary Dickson Robertson born in 1871 in Monkerstones, Fogo. All names registered were from the Borders. Research has confirmed more of the family up to the George Brown who donated the bible.less than 1 page110Editor 
SwintonJames Melrose ScottFurther to a request for information on Margaret B Scott (1874-1953) in Issue 108, more information is included from member Bruce McCartney regarding James Melrose Scott, Margaret's brother. He joined the KOSB July 1888 and died at Loos August 1915 as a sergeant in WW1, leaving a widow Louisa Selina (Hamilton) Scott of Halliburton Place, Galashiels, and 2 adopted daughters, known as Isabella Melrose, and Agnes Scott. Piper Daniel Laidlaw of Swinton, was later awarded the Victoria Cross for conspicuous bravery playing the company out of the gassed trench.less than 1 page109Editor 
SwintonThe Story of a StrayAccount of Robert Burgon, a fisherman from Berwick who was drowned in 1850 with William Burgeon, Joseph Cowlin, George Swinton, and the boy David Lyle, and buried in Inverbervie.2 pages or more47Murray Nicoll 
SwintonSwinton Memorial InscriptionsA mention of the transcription of the Memorial Inscriptions at Swinton Churchyard recently carried out by Coldstream History Society and developments at Lennel Churchyard.less than 1 page94 
SydneyThey Went To AustraliaFascinating account of the Turnbulls journey from Ancrum to Australia via Cape Town, and life afterwards.2 pages or more43Janet Godden 
SymingtonClan Galbraith - Royalty to RefugeesA summary of the torrid history of the Galbraith clan and its associations, describing the branch that ended up in the Scottish Borders, back to John Galbraith in Greenlaw in late 1600s/early 1700s. His son John went on to be a tenant farmer in Humbie, another son (also John) to Symington, and all other siblings to work on the land. By the mid 19th century the merchant arm of the family moved to London.1 page or more105Alastair Galbraith Ann Galbraith 
SymingtonGenealogy of the Symington Family A review of the book 'The Genealogy of the Symington Family' by the Rev Henry Paton kindly donated to the Society.less than 1 page88Ronald Morrison 
SymingtonFame/Infamy/Riches - a history of the Greig familyAbout the Greigs of Manchester and Oldham, originally from Ayton and Earlston.4 pages or more62Jim Greig 
SyntonMcKenzie's around the River AleAn account of McKenzies in and around the Borders.4 pages or more49W E McKenzie 
SzéchenyiAdam Clark (1811 to 1866)A fascinating account of Adam Clark, born in Edinburgh but brought up in Kelso who became a bridge builder of renown in Hungary building the first bridge across the Danube linking the communities of Buda and Pest.4 pages or more79Dr. Jim Lyon 
TAC ScottNae Luck!Letters. No success as regards more information on William Gray (grocer), William Sanderson (Galashiels Building Society), William Dalgleish (coal merchant), Tweed Mill enquiry or Greenlaw Galbraiths in Ed. 105. Pursuing more information on TAC Scott or Walter Brownlee (Melrose postman) additional photographs are presented.less than 1 page106Editor 
TaddeiHawick and District from Old PhotographsSome notes on the recently published book 'Hawick and District from Old Photographs', by Alastair M Redpath.less than 1 page89Editor 
TainshA family of TainshGeorge Tainsh who married Catherine Gilroy from Selkirk and their descendants.4 pages or more4P. Tainsh- Hardie 
TaitArrangements for a Victorian weddingAn account of the arrangements made for the marriage in Galashiels of Andrews Stewart Fisher to Elizabeth Tait with details as on the arranging and the ceremony2 pages or more76Janet Nellis 
TaitHawick Baptists in the First World WarReference to a book 'Hawick Baptists in the First World War' by Roger J Owen, donated to the Society.less than 1 page91 
TaitAustralian deaths recorded in Hawick Advertiser part 2 1874-1890Deaths in the Hawick Advertiser, it also covers other parts of the Borders.4 pages or more37Marjorie Gavin 
TaitBorderers in the Victorian Marriages Registers (1853-1895)This is a list of marriages in issues 16,17 and 18. It is a list of Border counties as their place of birth, when the married in Victoria, Australia between 1853 and 1895.3 pages or more18Barbara Turner 
TaitThe Kirk Yetholm GypsiesIf you are connected to Yetholm, this is a must for you, it covers the gypsies from Persia right through to being settled in Kirk Yetholm. It is in two parts: issue 31 and 32.4 pages or more31A. V. Tokley 
TaitGrantshouse and the Turner familyHistory of the family from around 1840. Continued from issue 27.1 page or more28James Burns 
TaitBorn in the BordersA list of names that have been extracted from the Death Index (1855-6) of Victoria, Australia. Also, where to obtain copies of death certificates.1 page or more21Barbara E. Turner 
Tait & Bruce W.S.The Case of the missing RegistersIn 1818 Jean Waddell a humble tailor's daughter found by chance she could inherit a estate in Linlithgowshire. How she went about trying to prove her case.3 pages or more22Gavin Waddell 
Talbot HouseTalbot House, Poperinge, BelgiumA description of the founding of Talbot House in Poperinge, Belgium. Talbot House (Toc H) was founded by 2 army chaplains and opened as a club in 1915 for servicemen for rest and relaxation. The writers paternal grandfather (James Robinson - a rabbit trapper and mole catcher from Lilliesleaf) may have been there.2 pages or more101Esther Davies 
TaliaferroHunters of DunsDetailed article on the history of the Hunter family of Duns and their involvement in the American War of Independence.3 pages or more94David J Wesley 
TangierIn the hands of the TurkThe story of a collection to pay a ransom of a man who fell into the hands of a Turk. This is as told in the Register of the Privy Council for the year 1677.1 page or more21Jane Gibson 
TapestryGreat Tapestry of ScotlandSome notes on the proposed housing of the Great Tapestry of Scotland in Galashiels.less than 1 page93Ronald Morrison 
TarakanoffThe Barons FollyThe Barons Folly at Lilliards Edge. Built by Sir John Rutherford of Edgerston. He was a Russian Baron. It was as a banker he first made his mark and connections with the Russian navy, he made his fortune.2 pages or more38John D. Wood 
TasmaniaArchibald Johnstone, Galashiels weaver and Australian mill ownerThe story of Archibald Johnstone from Galashiels who set up a mill in Selkirk (Burn Mill) with his uncle Daniel, who were then persuaded by Peter Bulman (a wool mill engineer and machinist originally from Denholm; a cattle farmer in Australia) to relocate to Australia in Australia to develop a mill (the Waverley mill) in Launceston, Tasmania. The new mill opened in May 1874. Peter Bulman bought out the Johnstones in 1883 and the mill passed to his brother-in-las Robert Hogarth. The mill is still operating at the time of writing. The Johnstones set up a new mill in Hobart (the Johnstone Bros Derwent Mill) with production starting in 1884 using members of the Aiken family from the Borders. Archibald died in 1917. The mill ceased operating in 1939, the building now used for multiple purposes.3 pages or more105Marion Johnstone 
TasmaniaThe Johnstone Family from Galashiels - Tasmanian Woollen Mill PioneersThe story from the emigration of George McKenzie Johnstone (son of Walter and Mary Johnstone), the great grandfather of the author Graeme Wood, from Galashiels to Tasmania in 1887, after marrying Marion Dallas of Ladhope, and having 3 children Walter, John and George born in Galashiels, and Ann born in Keith. They had 4 more children in Tasmania (Mary, Lillian Marion, Jessie Gladys and Allen Brownlee, by 1898. George joined his brothers David and Archibald, and uncle Daniel, to help setting up a new woollen mill in Hobart, based on their successful building of the Burn Mill on the Ettrick River. George focussed on tailoring, and as a wool merchant.1 page or more103Graeme Wood 
TatMinute Book of the Cordiners of Selkirk 1785 to 1835Some background on the Guild of the Cordiners (Souters) of Selkirk following the donation by Dave Anderson of a transcription of their records.2 pages or more91 
TatesBorder Treaties of AssuranceText from the Hamilton papers on the Treaties signed by the Border Barons with the English in 1544 . Followed by a list of the Border Clans in 1597 in the East March.5 pages or more1W.H. Oliver 
TaxationRoll of Taxes on Clocks and WatchesSome details on the taxation of clocks and watches during the period of the Napoleonic Wars.less than 1 page75Ronald Morrison 
TaylorA note on Davidson genealogy in RoxburghshireFollow up from the article on the Davidson family in issue 95 plus references to two further volumes on Davidson family history.less than 1 page96Walter F Davidson and Deidre McKenzie 
TaylorA Davidson Family in TeviotheadA history of the family of Davidson, originally from Canonbie who settled in Teviothead.2 pages or more95Walter F Davidson Deidre McKenzie 
TaylorBondagers of the BordersLiz Taylor presented a most informative talk to members of the society, this is a short story of Bondagers.1 page or more9Liz Taylor 
TaylorFrom Kelso to KalamazooAn account of the life of George 'Celery' Taylor' born in Kelso in 1803 gardener who emigrated to Kalamazoo, Michigan and is noted for introducing celery into the United States. Kept a detailed diary which also records his experiences on his return visits to Scotland in 1871 and 1874.78Margaret Jeary 
TeeswaterAt The BeginningA tale of one mans delve into family history from the U.K. to Canada and beyond.2 pages or more1Peter Elliot 
TelescopeJames Veitch - Border AstronomerShort extract of a talk given by Mr. Bill Veitch to the Society on the 15th of May 1994.less than 1 page26Bill Veitch 
TelferNorth Dumfries, OntarioNorth Dumfries, Ontario - how John Clark set up and built a settlement.1 page or more31Mr G. Clark 
TelferPringlesA letter regarding the Pringles of Overhaugh Street, Galashiels and a Captain George Sharp Pringle, with response and follow-up.2 pages or more87Alexander Watson/ Liz McGregor 
TelferJames Davidson (alias Dandie Dinmont)An account of the life of James Davidson (1764-1820), born at Southdean who is recognised as being the 'father' of the breed of dogs known as Dandie Dinmonts.1 page or more93Marjorie McLaughlan 
TelfordMy NamesakeAbout the Telford family from the Hawick area. He moved around from Langlee, Ancrum. They were buried in Melrose.less than 1 page3Helen (Telford) Reichenbach 
TelfordNostalgic MemoriesSandra Devlin of Queensland sent a copy of a letter written in Langholm in 1934 by T. Ritchie to his cousin, Dr. T. Oliver. An abridged version is printed in this volume.2 pages or more33Sandra Devlin 
TelfordReminiscences of Childhood by a Matron of 78Narrative written by the author's great grandfather's sister about their emigration from Scotland to New York in 1829. Continued in issue 42.5 pages or more41Jim Wilson 
TempleBerwick 900 PublicationAn account of a publication by the Berwick 900 Project describing 90 key characters and events over nine centuries including family histories.less than 1 page93Peter Munro 
TenantUncleanness at EdromA tale of impropriety extracted from the Edrom Session Records.1 page or more86Ronald Morrison 
TennesseeBecton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, Sergeants, 4th Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSAAccount of Becton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, and their activities in the Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSA.3 pages or more40Jeffry W. Gatlin 
TennesseeFredrick Thomas EckfordBiography of F T Eckford, Second Lieutenant, 12th (Green’s) Tennessee Cavalry Regt.1 page or more43Jeffry W. Gatlin 
TeriThe Hawick Word BookReview of book 'The Hawick Word Book'.less than 1 page98Enid Cruickshank 
TerritorialsThe Peeblesshire VolunteersA review of a book written by Society member, Robert D Knox, on the history of the Peeblesshire Rifle Volunteers between 1860 and 1908.1 page or more88 
TerrorNorth West passage-the Melrose connectionIt is 150 years since the explorer, Sir John Franklin, vanished. This is the tale of a Melrose man who was with him on the long journey to find the North West Passage.1 page or more21 
TestamentsLast Wishes; Scottish Soldiers' Wills in the First Word WarAn account of a talk by the author to the Society on soldiers' Wills and Testaments during World War 1.2 pages or more93Tristram Clarke 
TeviotdaleNewspapers published in the BordersBorder newspapers published in the Borders, 65 in total.2 pages or more5Peter Elliot 
TeviotheadThe Davidson Families of CanonbieReference to a History of the Clan Davidson with mention of families in Canonbie, Teviothead and Hawick.less than 1 page98 
TeviotheadA Davidson Family in TeviotheadA history of the family of Davidson, originally from Canonbie who settled in Teviothead.2 pages or more95Walter F Davidson Deidre McKenzie 
TexasJames S. Hogg, 1851-1906, Governor of Texas - Were His Ancestors Borderers ?Biography of James Hogg, with reference to his ancestors and relatives after arrival in Boston in 1699. Other emigrant Hoggs mentioned.2 pages or more24Donald Whyte 
The Black DouglasGalashiels Murrays in New South WalesMurrays first came to the fore in Eccles, follow them through generations. There is also a very touching letter in the article.2 pages or more10Donald Wyte 
The Gala Brass BandAn Elephantine trip to St Mary's LochGeorge Reavly in his history of Galashiels notes that fifty years ago not a gig could be got to hire. One of the largest trips that ever left Galashiels propelled by horse power. On the trip to St Marys Loch.2 pages or more22K. McRae 
The LuggieBaillie John Smail of GalashielsBaillie Smail, born at Clovenfords, was First Baillie in 1867, and was renowned for severe punishment . He died of chronic alcoholism.1 page or more36 
The Scots BrigadeWho is related to Johne Blair of Cockburnspath, baptised 10th of July 1642?A request for help to confirm that Johne Blair served in the Netherlands(Gorinchem) in 1758 in the Scots Brigade.1 page or more108Rudolph de Blij 
The SeasonsCaptain Cook's Border BackgroundThe history of Captain James Cook and the Ednam connection.1 page or more6Dr Jim Trainer 
ThirlestaneSt Hilary's School for GirlsAn account of the re-location of the school to Thirlestane Castle during World War 2less than 1 page94Ronald Morrison 
Thirlestane CastleRobert Lauder of that IlkThis is the story of the background and demise of Robert Lauder of that ilk (d.1598), one of the last to be recorded with that appellation.3 pages or more29G.M.S. Lauder-Frost 
ThomMiscellaneous Intimations in Hawick Advertiser 1855-1900A transcription of death notices in the local newspaper. There are too many names to list them all. Only those with extended entries are indexed.10 pages or more69Marjorie Gavin 
ThomasJedburgh Border Games, 1919Cannon-fire at 6am signalled the start of the Games. Has notes of winners of various events.1 page or more63John Murray 
Thomas Alan Charters ScottThomas Alan Charters ScottA partial story put together based on a collection of documents bought at auction in 2018. Thomas Alan Charters Scott born Galashiels 10/Jun/1925. Father Thomas Allan Charters Scott (1898-1938); mother Mary Anderson (1900-1980) woollen reeler - her parents William Anderson (goods porter) and Mary Phillips. Thomas served an apprenticeship as an engineer, fitter and turner at Burnside Iron Works, Galashiels from 1941, and served in the RAF as an Aircraftsman 1st Class from 1945 to 1948. He returned to Scotland, but then joined the Merchant Navy as 3rd Engineer until 1955. In 1956 he moved back to Galashiels, living at Magdala Terrace, but left his employment after 15 months, to possibly spend time mining in Rhodesia, later returning to marry Margaret Anne Brownlee and purchase another property in Magdala Terrace. Further work has been performed in trying to trace the Brownlee family in Newton St Boswells, Bonjedward, Greenlaw, Huntlywood. Also, efforts to trace back Thomas senior from Newtown St Boswells, through Selkirk and Galashiels. There are many more recent photos in what is thought to be a Royal Marines uniform. Contributions welcome.3 pages or more105Editor 
Thomas BrownleeGreenlaw and Melrose BrownleesNew member Graham Somerville has been able to confirm speculation in Issue 105 regarding the Berwickshire Brownlee ancestors. Thomas Brownlee and his twin Robert were born 1851 at Greenlaw of parents Alexander Brownlee (1797-1874 - Greenlaw) and Mary Ann Hood (1807 (Coldstream)-1887(Greenlaw)). The member has DNA matches to Robert. The family story is further described and evidence seen at Greenlaw Church.1 page or more110Editor 
Thomas DobsonInnerleithen NewsBook review. Author: Thomas Dobson. "Reminiscences of Innerleithen and Traquair" published 1896. The author recalls life in Innerleithen and accounts passed down from his grandparents going back to Napoleonic times. Many individuals are mentioned in the summary. Also a mention of a recent CD published on Innerleithen Shops.1 page or more107Ronald Morrison 
Thomas HendersonArchibald MintoFurther to Issue 109, the contributor has confirmed that Archibald Minto was a brother of her great grandmother Agnes Minto. Agnes' daughter Agnes had several children, one of whom was Jessie, who in turn had 8 children after marrying Thomas Henderson of Hawick, one of whom, William was the contributors' father. The family moved to Greenock in 1909 where Thomas was a foreman in the Greenock Woollen Mill.less than 1 page110Archibald Minto 
Thomas J ClappertonWWI CommemorationSome notes on the 100th. Anniversary of the outbreak of World War 1, the Galashiels War Memorial, the sculptor Thomas J Clapperton, Field Marshall Haig, Bemersyde, the Cochrane family and those from Galashiels who lost their lives.1 page or more85 
Thomas Laurence Purdom2nd Lt Robert Leman PurdomA native of Hawick Robert Leman Purdom KOSB (1883-1917) was from a family key in the development of the town. Robert senior was the Town Clerk, co-founded Hawick Golf Club, and secretary of the School of Art and Cottage Hospital. Robert seniors siblings (x3) and many half-siblings (x7) are listed and described, as are Robert seniors parents. Robert Leman' mother was Helen Emma Leman, whose family had relocated to Australia during the gold rush. Robert Lemans siblings are listed and described. Robert Leman enlisted and rose to 2nd Lt, but was killed in action 1917 aged 32.2 pages or more102Editor 
Thomas MainA Letter From AmericaA transcript of a letter sent to Robert Hart, Thomas Vair and John Cochran of Newstead near Melrose that arrived March 1800, dated Dec 1799, and sent by "Robt Bunyie" (with a postscript and notes by Thomas Main) from Vineyard Hills, America. Robert describes setting up a weaving business, and developing cooper skills. He describes how plentiful crops and livestock are, including sugar, saying how good life is there compared to "Old Scotland". The transcript is followed by an account by the author of communication at the time, and the discovery of the letter in 1970 in the bureau in the Auld Hoose in Newstead occupied by Mag Nisbet. The author considers Robert Bunyie to be his ancestor, born to William Bunyie and Janet Mein October 1783, meaning Robert was 16 at the time of writing.2 pages or more110Stephen Bunyan 
Thomas MitchellHenry Mitchell 1877 - 1950Based on a collection of personal documents found in Edinburgh, the story of Henry Mitchell (b. 1877) has been pieced together from his parents Thomas Mitchell (b. 1888 - Channel St., Ladhope) and Isabella Kerr. He had 5 siblings, moved to Edinburgh around 1906, and married Martha Isabella Allan Keddie and had 2 children. Testimonials to his life are presented.2 pages or more111Elma Fleming 
Thomas of ErcildounHaigs of BemersydeSome notes on the history of the Haigs of Bemersyde with particular reference to a book of same title by John Russell in 1881.less than 1 page98Ronald Morrison 
Thomas RobesonRobeson descendants in Roxburghshire & BerwickshireAndrew Robeson was born in Kelso (1640), with 4 siblings Thomas, David, James and Janet, was a wool and linen merchant and a Quaker and was imprisoned in Duns and Edinburgh for that reason in the 1660s. He went to America, via Clonmel, Ireland and established the earliest township in Philadelphia, and called it Roxburgh.His grandson Thomas was heavily involved American Revolution in North Carolina, and Robeson County was named after him. Robesone, Robison, Robson and Robertson make tracing this family a challenge.1 page or more102Editor 
Thomas Sinclair McIntoshThe Adamant McIntoshesAn account of the memorable and delayed journey of the barque "Adamant" from Gravesend, Kent to New Zealand in July 1875. Travellers included Thomas Sinclair McIntosh (1821-99 - Dunkeld, Perthshire, but possibly Lilliesleaf), who married Mary Murray (1821-1909) in Langholm, and had their 10 children in Denholm, several of which also sailed to New Zealand. Some children remained in the Borders, and in turn had children - they are listed as living in Galashiels, Southdean, Lindean, Eckford, with children. Henry Ker (joiner 24) and wife Janet of Roxburghshire also travelled on the Adamant in 1875, after their marriage in Glasgow a month earlier.2 pages or more109Editor 
Thomas SmailThe Archives and Collections of Robert Smail's Printing WorksA summary of the Smail family and the development of the printing works in Innerleithen. John Smail arrived first and operated a woollen mill for several years before emigrating to Otago, to produce the first tweed in New Zealand. Robert arrived around 1857 setting up a small shop in Bond Street as a shoemaker, but also selling books and stationery. The arrival of the railway in 1866 an ambitious Robert branched out into printing like his brother Thomas in Jedburgh. He purchased a shop and workshop on High Street, run by the power from water wheels on the lade. The successful business was inherited by his 3 sons James, Robert Cowan and Adam James in 1890. Adam and James also worked as travelling salesmen in the Borders area. Robert Cowan's son inherited Cowan was the last generation to inherit the business, and was lucky to sell the works through the National Trust for Scotland through Maurice Richards who happened to visit Innerleithen. The archives contain historical local newspapers, shipping records, photographs, order (guard) books; a detailed inventory is close to completion at the tine of writing. Guided tours are available.4 pages or more106Rachel May 
Thomas SmithQuestion: Where did all the Smiths from Ednam go?An attempt to explore the lineage of the 2 Smith families baptised in Ednam from 1790 to 1819. Family 1 -The possible great grandparents of William Smith (1801-1882) the great grandfather of Eric Smith (author), were Andrew Smith and Isabel Davidson - they had 8 children baptised in Ednam. Family 2 - Thomas Smith (baptised 1766 in Ednam) married Janet Waddle from Stichill, had 13 children mostly baptised in Ednam. 2 William Smiths of note from Family 1 ended up in Edinburgh and Australia. in the 1800s, The tracing of 34 children in 3 generations of Smiths is a challenge.3 pages or more107Margaret Smith Eric Smith 
Thomas SymingtonThomas Symington's Farewell to the BordersBased on documents provided by Tameron Hodges, California, a history of the Symingtons. They appear to have ancestors in Clydesdale from the 11th century. Following the Reform Act 1832, Thomas Symington and his son John and wife, left to settle in Plympton, Lambton County, Ontario, where other family members joined them the next year, including Thomas' wife (Isabella), and 6 sons and 3 daughters (2 died on the journey). The Biography of Lambton County describes Thomas as a carpenter from Peebles and working on the Torwoodlee estate owned by James Pringle, and his reasons for leaving Scotland. There is an account of the leaving speech given at a well attended presentation at the Auld Kirk of Galashiels by the pastor with a detailed and colourful account of Thomas's reasons for leaving, and his experiences on visiting the docks where people left for the Americas.5 pages or more104Editor 
Thomas the RhymerHaigs of BemersydeSome notes on the history of the Haigs of Bemersyde with particular reference to a book of same title by John Russell in 1881.less than 1 page98Ronald Morrison 
Thomas VairA Letter From AmericaA transcript of a letter sent to Robert Hart, Thomas Vair and John Cochran of Newstead near Melrose that arrived March 1800, dated Dec 1799, and sent by "Robt Bunyie" (with a postscript and notes by Thomas Main) from Vineyard Hills, America. Robert describes setting up a weaving business, and developing cooper skills. He describes how plentiful crops and livestock are, including sugar, saying how good life is there compared to "Old Scotland". The transcript is followed by an account by the author of communication at the time, and the discovery of the letter in 1970 in the bureau in the Auld Hoose in Newstead occupied by Mag Nisbet. The author considers Robert Bunyie to be his ancestor, born to William Bunyie and Janet Mein October 1783, meaning Robert was 16 at the time of writing.2 pages or more110Stephen Bunyan 
ThompsonBowden School RecordsBowden School admission records from 1872. Also lists their parent or guardian.2 pages or more25Editor 
ThompsonExtracts from "The Border Magazine" January 1832A List of names and ages from births, marriages, and deaths in and around Berwick on Tweed.1 page or more35Mrs O. Wilson-Croome 
ThompsonThompson Square Windsor N.S.W. - a memorial to two ScotsmanA report on the campaign to save an historic town square named after James Thompson, born Yetholm, convict, emancipist and philanthropist.2 pages or more89Nina Butler 
ThompsonAndrew Thompson (Convict, Emancipist and Philanthropist)Some notes on the life of Yetholm born Andrew Thompson transported to Australia for petty theft but who went on to become a successful entrepreneur, philanthropist and one of the most influential men in the Colony. How a town square created by him and now the oldest surviving in Australia is under threat and of attempts to try to preserve this.2 pages or more81Ronald Morrison 
ThompsonPeebles Combination PoorhouseA brief history of poorhouses in general and Peebles Poorhouse in particular. It includes some information about staff and inmates in the late 19th century.5 pages or more74Janis Miller 
ThomsonThe Famous and Infamous of the Jeffrey FamilyAbsorbing biography of James Jeffrey, son of James Jeffrey and Elizabeth Sinton, and his career as a famous gardener.3 pages or more46George Martin 
Thomsonm Roxburghshire to Delaware County: The 19th Century Miller Letters - Part 1Account of letters written between 1818 and 1864 from Scotland to David Miller (1795-1883), and his wives, and relatives. David Miller was the son of Thomas Miller, a beadle of Roberton Kirk.4 pages or more64John W. Hoy 
ThomsonMary ThomsonAn appreciation of the life of the late Mary Thomson for many years Society Archive and Research Convenorless than 1 page92 
ThomsonJames Thomson, Capt. James Cook R.N., Ednam and ClevelandThe connection of Rev. James Thomson and Capt. Cook with the village of Ednam.1 page or more27P. D. Thomson 
ThomsonHeatheryettFurther notes on the C.D. containing a transcript of the Monumental Inscriptions in Heatheryett Cemetery and a note of the most common surnames.less than 1 page98 
ThomsonKnow Your Parish - EdnamHistory of the parish of Ednam and some inhabitants.1 page or more24Audrey Mitchell 
ThomsonA Border Lady of the Old SchoolInterview with Mrs Jane Henderson Thomson Bell aged 83 in 1910 about her life. Written in Scots.4 pages or more20 
ThomsonThe Pedigree of the Selkirk Family of Selkirk , ScotlandA family tree of the Selkirk Family.2 pages or more2James Selkirk 
ThomsonJames Thomson - A Man for all SeasonsAn account of the life and works of Border poet, James Thomson.5 pages or more87Norrie McLeish 
ThomsonA Border Tragedy - Hawick 900, Court of Session and Civil RecordsAn article on cases of Breach of Promise.5 pages or more86Norrie McLeish 
ThomsonMuckle Giggots and Sheep lost in the SnowA memory of Tibbie Shiel by Margaret Turnbull, of James Thomson, the Shepherd of Whitehope, lost in the snow.2 pages or more64C S Borthwick 
ThomsonA Teri Forever- My Rich Border HeritageNostalgia about Hawick, and the revelation that some of her ancestors came from southern England, she has researched back to 500AD on her direct paternal line and from 1699 on other lines.3 pages or more66Anne Golden 
ThomsonJedburgh Border Games, 1919Cannon-fire at 6am signalled the start of the Games. Has notes of winners of various events.1 page or more63John Murray 
ThomsonStoddartMargaret Stoddart, born 1831, and her very interesting history. From stot-herd, one who tended cattle 1376. Earliest mention in Douglas Barony of Buittle.2 pages or more38Audrey Mitchell 
ThomsonDiary of James Alexander Sligh aged 18A description of a diary kept by a young bank clerk in 1876. Selected extracts are included.2 pages or more73 
ThomsonEscape from DingletonSome of the inmates of Dingleton Asylum, Melrose tried to escape. A few entries from the Register of escapes are listed here.3 pages or more74Peter Munro 
ThomsoneList of covenanters in the Parish of Tweedsmuir in 1682, as compiled by Mr Francis Scott, ministerAn account with list of Covenanters in Tweedsmuir in 1682.3 pages or more94Francis Scott 
ThorburnDavid Reid Dewar - Another of War's VictimsThe story of David Reid Dewar, originally from Cumnock but who moved to Peebles before enlisting and being severely mentally affected by his experiences in the Great War and of his subsequent life when he was described as 'confused, incoherent and delusional'.2 pages or more89Margaret Ross 
ThorburnBaillie John Smail of GalashielsBaillie Smail, born at Clovenfords, was First Baillie in 1867, and was renowned for severe punishment . He died of chronic alcoholism.1 page or more36 
Thornwood HouseJohn Thomas RocheadSome notes on the life of John Thomas Rochead, architect with particular reference to his work at Hawick.3 pages or more85 
ThrelkeldThe Reverence Alexander NaughleyA very interesting account of a Parish Clergyman from Stow to Threlkeld and his life story.2 pages or more31Eddie Wren 
TibbersThe adventures of Ronald Toops in the BordersThe author tells of a visit to the Borders and how he obtained much information on his family.4 pages or more99Ronald Toops 
Tibbie ShielMuckle Giggots and Sheep lost in the SnowA memory of Tibbie Shiel by Margaret Turnbull, of James Thomson, the Shepherd of Whitehope, lost in the snow.2 pages or more64C S Borthwick 
Tibbie ShielsKnow your Parish: YarrowA journey down through the Yarrow valley from top to bottom1 page or more32Audrey Mitchell 
Tibbie ShielsAn Elephantine trip to St Mary's LochGeorge Reavly in his history of Galashiels notes that fifty years ago not a gig could be got to hire. One of the largest trips that ever left Galashiels propelled by horse power. On the trip to St Marys Loch.2 pages or more22K. McRae 
Tinnies CastleThe Wild BunchHistory of the Tweedie clan. Includes line drawings of ruins of Tinnies and Drumelzier castles.4 pages or more24Norrie McLeish 
TinnisKnow your Parish: YarrowA journey down through the Yarrow valley from top to bottom1 page or more32Audrey Mitchell 
TobaccoTotties in SwedenNote about Thomas Tottie, from Jedburgh, born in 1664, a tobacco manufacturer, extracted from Th. A. Fischer’s The Scots in Sweden (Edinburgh, 1907).less than 1 page60 
ToddBorderers in the Victorian Marriages Registers (1853-1895)This is a list of marriages in issues 16,17 and 18. It is a list of Border counties as their place of birth, when the married in Victoria, Australia between 1853 and 1895.3 pages or more18Barbara Turner 
TokensGranny's Bawbees and other coins (part 2)The writer traces the history of coinage in Scotland and talks of shop cheques or tokens particularly instancing Co-operative stores and also mentioning J.A. Game's tea shop in Hawick.3 pages or more78Peter Munro 
TollsThe Infamous JeffreyToll-roads in the Borders, toll bars, and William Jeffrey's involvement in protests against them.2 pages or more58George Martin 
Tom PurvesBorder names involved in the Radio Security Service during WW2An investigation into the radio listening activity by amateurs in the Borders before, during and after WW2. 5 were recognised by Bletchley Park for their services, including Mrs Ann Thomson (nee McDonald) who was also recognised by the government in July 2019 before she passed away in 2021. A list of local radio enthusiasts in the Borders between the 1930s and 60s are presented. Photographs included.4 pages or more111Bruce McCartney 
TontinePeebles History TourReview of a book compiled by Liz Hanson being a photographic tour of Peebles.less than 1 page97Ronald Morrison 
ToodyayA Six Year Family History InvestigationAbsorbing account of James Drummond, botanist, born at Hawthornden (near Lasswade), and Thomas Drummond (also a botanist).5 pages or more23Andrew Brown 
ToopsThe adventures of Ronald Toops in the BordersThe author tells of a visit to the Borders and how he obtained much information on his family.4 pages or more99Ronald Toops 
TorontoFrom Coldstream to CanadaThe Galbraith history from Coldstream to Toronto University. A comprehensive account of the Galbraiths.3 pages or more26James Burns 
TorontoOntario Genealogical Society summer campWhere to research in Ontario for your Canadian cousins.2 pages or more37D. C. Jeffrey 
TorwoodleeGalashiels and some of its familiesTalk given to the society by Mr. Ian Miller, President of the Old Gala Club. Gala indeed goes back along way perhaps even to 7000 B.C. It covers the history up to the 19th Century.3 pages or more31Ian Miller 
TorwoodleeTorwoodlee TowerSome history of Torwoodlee Tower, Galashiels and proposals to restore and renovate.1 page or more88James Pringle 
TorwoodleeTorwoodlee TowerA note of the completion of restoration work at Torwoodlee Tower near Galashiels.less than 1 page95 
TorwoodleeWorking on the RailroadRailroad incidents recorded during the construction of the Galashiels section of the Waverley line 1884-452 pages or more30M. L.. Lawson 
TotfieldSmallpox inoculation in late 18th century MelroseA brief account of the smallpox child inoculations in Totfield by Andrew Usher (born 1782 - died 1855 - founder of the whisky distilling dynasty Edinburgh) from Darnick.less than 1 page105Editor 
TottfieldSavages of the NorthShort letter from James Usher to Walter Scott 1828.1 page or more14Vivienne S. Moore 
TottieTotties in SwedenNote about Thomas Tottie, from Jedburgh, born in 1664, a tobacco manufacturer, extracted from Th. A. Fischer’s The Scots in Sweden (Edinburgh, 1907).less than 1 page60 
ToulouseFrom Kelso to Toulouse - the Extraordinary Story of the Mather FamilyA summary of the story of the Mather family triggered by William (Guillaume) Mather (1754-1844), a metal worker born in Newton Don, who went to Toulouse to found cannon foundries to supply the French army. His father, Andrew, was born in Kelso in 1718, and his father George, who had 4 children. Andrew married Isobel, to have 4 children - Christian (a girl) born in Rutherford (1749), John, then Andrew, and finally Isobel Mather (1764). William learnt his trade in Paisley and moved to France, marrying twice (Anne Pellisier) and later Marie Elizabeth Mazars de Mazarin, having two children (Adolphe and Josephine), and was instrumental in establishing a successful foundry at Sainte Claire on the banks of the Garonnette. By the late 1800s the foundry had declined and was sold after William's death.3 pages or more103Fraser Sim 
Tower Hill Chapel, WoolerPresbyterian Migration into NorthumberlandThis article, reprinted by permission of Northumberland and Durham FHS, is a list of persons in communion rolls, who had moved from the Scottish Borders.1 page or more20Don Mason 
TowersSummary of the 'Dig' at BedruleFurther to the 12 Towers of Rule Adopt-a-Monument project, additional funding has been secured, and excavations performed in partnership with local volunteers, young and old. The project plan for the dig is described.1 page or more110Jane Bowers 
TowersThe Twelve Towers of RuleA short account of the destruction of the devastation of the valley of the Rule Water by the Earl of Hertford's army in 1545. 12 towers were burnt. A research project has been set up to build a better picture of the event.less than 1 page102Editor 
Towers12 Towers of Rule ProjectProgress for the 12 Towers of Rule Project. 120 pupils from Borders primary schools have taken part in the archaeological dig at Bedrule Castle - the first phase.less than 1 page108Editor 
TowersThe Twelve Towers of Rule UpdateAn update on the survey of the 12 Towers of Rule destroyed by the Earl of Hertford and his army in 1545.less than 1 page103Editor 
TowersBedrule Heritage Project UpdateThe Bedrule Project is Phase II of 'The 12 Towers of Rule" project. This article is a brief summary on the administration of the project, including impact, access, information dissemination and next steps.less than 1 page110Editor 
Town YetholmReminiscences of Childhood by a Matron of 78Narrative written by the author's great grandfather's sister about their emigration from Scotland to New York in 1829. Continued from issue 41.3 pages or more42Jim Wilson 
TrabrownThe Heriots of TrabrownAn account by the author of his book 'The Heriots of Trabown' in which he traces the history of the family and its various branches from earliest times.4 pages or more83Ray Harriot 
tradesmenKelso Tradesmen Transcription ProjectNote on a project to transcribe the records of nineteenth century Kelso tradesmen1 page or more75Juline Baird 
TrafalgarA History of the BrydonsFor some hundreds of years there has been Brydons in the Borders. From Gilston, Broadmeadows, and overseas.2 pages or more7Mrs Joan Scott Stewart 
TransportTravellers Tales in the BordersThis is the text of Fred's talk to the Society on 25th April 2004. Absorbing review of public road transport in the Borders mainly in the 20th century.9 pages or more55Fred Kennington 
TransportationBanishment and TransportationAn expansion by the author of his talk to the Society on Banishment and Transportation as a means of punishment.3 pages or more96Ken Nisbet 
TraquairShillinglaw WallsShillinglaw Tower not far from Traquair it is not only a heap of stones - an interesting tale.2 pages or more38Jean Shillinglaw Ridley 
TraquairGlimpses of Old Innerleithen and TraquairNotes on the book ' Glimpses of Old Innerleithen and Traquair' published by Innerleithen Civic Association in 1989, a copy of which has been acquired for the Society Archives.less than 1 page97 
TraquairHope FamilyLink to the website of the Hope family of Traquair, Tweedsmuir and West Calder.less than 1 page98 
TraquairBorder SuffragettesArticle of Border Suffragettes.less than 1 page98Ronald Morrison 
TraquairExtracts from the Register of the Privy Council of ScotlandExtract from the Register of the Privy Council of Scotland by David Masson.less than 1 page97Gregory Lauder-Frost 
TraquairThe poor, crime and punishment, and the power of the Kirk in the Borders, 17th and 18th CenturiesWhen paupers died, the contents of their houses were sold by public group. This is an account of one sale and the strength of the Kirk.2 pages or more31M. C. Lawson 
TraquairInnerleithen NewsBook review. Author: Thomas Dobson. "Reminiscences of Innerleithen and Traquair" published 1896. The author recalls life in Innerleithen and accounts passed down from his grandparents going back to Napoleonic times. Many individuals are mentioned in the summary. Also a mention of a recent CD published on Innerleithen Shops.1 page or more107Ronald Morrison 
Traquair HouseHarper Family TreeThis is a copy of a family tree of the Harper family.1 page or more7Mrs B. Logan 
TreveleyanThe Ayton BardThis is in issues 16 and 17. Robert Mennon was a well known Borders bard and contributed to many Scottish weeklies.5 pages or more16A. Michael Mennim 
TrinidadAbout the ShillinglawFamily history about the Shillinglaw family.1 page or more5Ada Elizabeth Shillinglaw 
TrinidadMiscellaneous Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Births 1854-1900Previous compilations of intimations have related to events in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the USA. These relate to births in other locations, of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.3 pages or more58Marjorie Gavin 
Tristan da CunhaGovernor GlassSome notes on William Glass, born in Kelso who went on to establish the colony of Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic and to become its first Governor.1 page or more75Ronald Morrison 
Tristan da CunhaAn Opaque GlassAbout William Glass (or Glasgow), who had become the first governor of the South Atlantic Island of Tristan da Cunha, honoured by the Friends of Kelso Museum in 1996.2 pages or more60Audrey Mitchell 
TrotterBorder Treaties of AssuranceText from the Hamilton papers on the Treaties signed by the Border Barons with the English in 1544 . Followed by a list of the Border Clans in 1597 in the East March.5 pages or more1W.H. Oliver 
TrotterYoung Family WebsiteMention of the launch of the 'Young Family website'.less than 1 page96 
TrotterPromises PromisesReview of a book 'Promises Promises' written by Norrie McLeish on cases of breach of promise.less than 1 page99Ronald Morrison 
TrotterThe Trotters of Sprouston and Hadden - Part 2Absorbing account of the author's researches into her Trotter ancestry.5 pages or more53Jenny Fairman 
TrotterThe Trotters of Sprouston and Hadden - Part 1Absorbing account of the author's researches into her Trotter ancestry.7 pages or more52Jenny Fairman 
TroupA Border Lady of the Old SchoolInterview with Mrs Jane Henderson Thomson Bell aged 83 in 1910 about her life. Written in Scots.4 pages or more20 
TrowsRob of TrowsA very prince of a Tweed boatman. That was the description of Rob by Sir Robert Maxwell in his Book "The Story of the Tweed".2 pages or more19 
TrowsRob of TrowsBorn at Birgham, Rob was a favourite with anglers of all classes, "peer and peasant alike". A boatman of great distinction on the Tweed.2 pages or more18Mrs M. E. Mason 
TrumbellThe Rutherford LettersThese letters come from a collection written by Rutherfords, in Ancrum to their folks in Canada. 4 are from 1852, and one from1928. Many names of Ancrum and nearby people mentioned.3 pages or more44Ann F Rutherford, Robert Turnbull, George Hay 
TS Royal EdwardThe Sinking of the T.S. ROYAL EDWARDSummary of the sinking of the T.S. Royal Edward near the island of Kandelossa on its way from Avonmouth to Gallipoli. It was carrying British soldiers including 100 men trained at Stobs Camp who were declared missing or dead.1 page or more100Jared Squirrell 
TullochGrandfather's ClockReport on a longcase clock manufactured in Kelso now in Nova Scotia.less than 1 page93 
TullochFamily History of George Tulloch (Tully)Notes on a family history relating to the Tulloch (Tully) family.less than 1 page93Judith E Tulloch 
TullohAutobiography of John Younger, shoemaker and poetPublished in 1881, an account of the life of John Younger, 1785-1860 of Longnewton and St Boswells.3 pages or more98Mike Chandler 
TullyFamily History of George Tulloch (Tully)Notes on a family history relating to the Tulloch (Tully) family.less than 1 page93Judith E Tulloch 
TullySister Elizabeth TullySome notes on the book, 'A Nurse at the Front' being effectively the transcript of a Diary kept by a WW1 nurse, Sister Edith Appleton.less than 1 page97 
TullyPresbyterian Migration into NorthumberlandThis is a list of names from the Communion Rolls of some Presbyterian churches in Northumberland. This is in more than one Magazine.2 pages or more19Don Mason 
Tunbridge WellsHenry James BowmanSummary biography of Henry James Bowman from outside the Borders, posted at Stobs Camp.less than 1 page101Mike Chandler 
TurkIn the hands of the TurkThe story of a collection to pay a ransom of a man who fell into the hands of a Turk. This is as told in the Register of the Privy Council for the year 1677.1 page or more21Jane Gibson 
TurnbullOld LilliesleafReminiscences and photographs of life in Lilliesleaf.1 page or more92Esther Davies 
TurnbullBorder Tales and Trails, The Clan TurnbullReview of book 'Border Tales and Trails, the Clan Turnbull' by Kenneth Turnbull.1 page or more98Ronald Morrison 
TurnbullNorth Dumfries, OntarioNorth Dumfries, Ontario - how John Clark set up and built a settlement.1 page or more31Mr G. Clark 
TurnbullRules/Turnbulls of Rule waterA written account of the Rule family. His wife who was Mary Rule, traces her family directly to 1693 near Norham.less than 1 page6John Simpson 
TurnbullAlexander Turnbull and his FamilyIf you have any Turnbulls in your family and you think that you came from the Borders, this is a must for you. Turnbulls from Galashiels, Selkirk and Hawick.5 pages or more25Jane Gibson 
TurnbullDrumlanrig School - 'The Ragged School'Engaging account of the 150 year history of Drumlanrig School, originally the 'Ragged School' serving an area known as the West End of Hawick.10 pages or more60Marjorie A. Gavin 
TurnbullThey Went To AustraliaFascinating account of the Turnbulls journey from Ancrum to Australia via Cape Town, and life afterwards.2 pages or more43Janet Godden 
TurnbullExtracts from "The Border Magazine" January 1832A List of names and ages from births, marriages, and deaths in and around Berwick on Tweed.1 page or more35Mrs O. Wilson-Croome 
TurnbullThe Rutherford LettersThese letters come from a collection written by Rutherfords, in Ancrum to their folks in Canada. 4 are from 1852, and one from1928. Many names of Ancrum and nearby people mentioned.3 pages or more44Ann F Rutherford, Robert Turnbull, George Hay 
TurnbullLetters of Slains 1569 - A family puzzleAn intriguing tale of death and complaint in 1569.2 pages or more12Jean Smithers 
TurnbullIt’s in the bloodNotes about why Anne, a member of the Society Council, became interested in family history.1 page or more57Anne Turnbull 
TurnbullEarly Notices of the GladstonesA detailed article on the early history of the Gladstone family.5 pages or more89Gregory Lauder-Frost 
TurnbullOn the BusesAn article from The Southern Reporter of October 29th 1959 about George Turnbull's working life from 1913 to 1959, as a chauffeur or mechanic until 1924, then various jobs for a local bus company.2 pages or more66Charles Borthwick 
TurnbullMore Extracts from the Kelso Mail 1804Some birth extracts from the Kelso Mail in 1804.1 page or more85 
TurnbullFrom the Scottish Borders to South AustraliaAn account of the lives of William Oliver his wife Elizabeth Turnbull who were married at Jedburgh in1833 who emigrated to South Australia, their family and subsequent life, Contains much genealogy and notes on the Oliver DNA project.5 pages or more78Ruth Oliver 
TurnbullSome Selkirk WorthiesNotes on some Selkirk 'worthies' of old.4 pages or more82George Turnbull 
Turnbullm Roxburghshire to Delaware County: The 19th Century Miller Letters - Part 1Account of letters written between 1818 and 1864 from Scotland to David Miller (1795-1883), and his wives, and relatives. David Miller was the son of Thomas Miller, a beadle of Roberton Kirk.4 pages or more64John W. Hoy 
TurnbullThe Miller Family of Hawick, Scotland and Delaware County, New YorkThis Miller family who emigrated from Hawick or Roberton-they set up a farm in the Catskill mountains of New York.2 pages or more34C. Raymond La Fever 
TurnbullA Scots SagaBook review. Author: Sylvia Robinson. A historical fiction description of 7 generations of women in the authors family between 1720 and 2012, starting in Hassendeanburn, near Hawick. Links to the Dicksons and Turnbullsless than 1 page109Sylvia Robinson 
TurnbullGreetings from NorthlandThe author from New Zealand describes seeking information on the Turnbulls, Binnies, Hoggs and Stoddarts from Selkirk, especially Richard Turnbull, and his sons Thomas and Peter who died in WW1, Jane Hogg Binnie Turnbull, and Ernest Joseph Ramsbottom. A small family tree is presented.2 pages or more104Brian O'Brian 
TurnbullHawick and District from Old PhotographsSome notes on the recently published book 'Hawick and District from Old Photographs', by Alastair M Redpath.less than 1 page89Editor 
TurnbullThe Bedrule Stained Glass Window DedicationA summary of the Turnbull Clan Association AGM in 2019 at the Bedrule Kirk. The AGM included a reflection on and dedication of the Great Commission stained glass window designed by Sandy Milligan, and made and installed by Maurice Jackson of The Stained Glass Studio, Edinburgh, following the donation by Wally and Betty Turnbull from North Carolina.1 page or more101Ken Turnbull 
TurnbullTurnbull Origin StoriesThe author describes the CAN project hosted with FTDNA with over 250 members. The contributions and work so far appears to have established the Turnbull branch in the tree of mankind goes back about 450 years to a common ancestor that may have been based in Jedburgh. The Trimbles have origins in Ulster, but also clearly align with the Turnbulls, so may simply be a spelling variation. There are also the Bulls (descendants of John Bull (b.1754 Virginia, USA. This has flagged many potential surnames in this group. To try and find the Turnbull origins, any Turnbulls and Trimbles who did not emigrate are invited to join the project.1 page or more110Fiona Turnbull 
TurnbullMuckle Giggots and Sheep lost in the SnowA memory of Tibbie Shiel by Margaret Turnbull, of James Thomson, the Shepherd of Whitehope, lost in the snow.2 pages or more64C S Borthwick 
TurnbullMore Extracts from the Kelso Mail 1804Miscellaneous Extracts from the Kelso Mail of 1804.87 
TurnbullKelso Mail ExtractsSix birth announcements published in the newspaper in 1803 and 1804.1 page or more73Marjorie Gavin 
TurnbullFlowers of the Forest: Borderers who fell at FloddenNames of the Borderers who died at the battle of Flodden, 1514.2 pages or more26Andrew Cockburn 
TurnbullThe Turnbulls of Minto Cleuchead, Burnfoot and East MiddleFrom Hawick to Australia Extracts from a book of more than three hundred pages .3 pages or more26Mrs Robyn Crossle 
TurnbullThe Muster-Roll of the Jedburgh Company of Volunteers of 1804List of men from Sergeants, Corporals, and Privates, it also gives you their trade at the time. Total of men 108.2 pages or more3Sandra Duncan 
TurnbullThe Case of the missing RegistersIn 1818 Jean Waddell a humble tailor's daughter found by chance she could inherit a estate in Linlithgowshire. How she went about trying to prove her case.3 pages or more22Gavin Waddell 
TurnbullSelkirk Migrants 1850--1865A list of emigrants from Selkirk to various parts home and abroad, from the diary of the minister of Selkirk Parish Kirk.2 pages or more9Alison Scott 
TurnerGranny's Bawbees and other CoinsAn account of the currency of Scotland from Roman times to 1603 explaining coins such as ryals, dollars, merks, groats, bawbees, bodles and turners.6 pages or more77Peter Munro 
TurnerAyton History SocietyNote on a booklet 'The History of Ayton and other personal Recollections published by Ayton History Society; includes extracts from the work of T Ramsay Turner, an account by an unknown author entitled 'Happy Childhood Reminiscences of 1876' and some works by the local poet Robert Mennon.less than 1 page81 
TurnerCharles McGinnSome notes on Charles McGinn born at Stow in 1865 and his emigration to Australia.2 pages or more87Michael and Chris Hume 
TurnerGrantshouse and the Turner familyThe history of Grantshouse and one of its sons, James Turner. Continued in issue 28.3 pages or more27James Burns 
TurnerFollowing in the Footsteps of Robert Redpath.The story of one man's journey to mine gold in Australia. There is reference to two diaries kept by other men on the voyage from Glasgow to Townsville, Queensland.3 pages or more69Irene J Redpath 
TurnerGrantshouse and the Turner familyHistory of the family from around 1840. Continued from issue 27.1 page or more28James Burns 
TurnerWorld War 1 Rugby InternationalistsAn account by the author of how she sought out and visited the memorials to international rugby players who lost their lives in World War 1.2 pages or more88Esher Davies 
TurnerMy dig into the PastHow a birthday party of Melrose Bridge led to a very interesting tale of one man's family search.2 pages or more33Mr Turner 
TurnpikeThe Infamous JeffreyToll-roads in the Borders, toll bars, and William Jeffrey's involvement in protests against them.2 pages or more58George Martin 
TushielawKnow your Parish: YarrowA journey down through the Yarrow valley from top to bottom1 page or more32Audrey Mitchell 
TweedRob of TrowsBorn at Birgham, Rob was a favourite with anglers of all classes, "peer and peasant alike". A boatman of great distinction on the Tweed.2 pages or more18Mrs M. E. Mason 
TweedMoves to Restore the Union BridgeAn account of moves to restore the Union Bridge linking Scotland and England at the lowest crossing point on the River Tweed.1 page or more85Ronald Morrison 
Tweed MillTweed Mill Receipt QueryA photograph of an invoice from the Tweed Mill in Galashiels, including reference to the Prince Albert Building. Contributions welcome.less than 1 page105Jane Stephenson 
TweeddaleGordian Cross TweeddaleSome notes on the Gordian Cross in the Manor Valley Tweeddale.less than 1 page94Howard Kennedy 
TweedieKnow Your Parish - TweedsmuirHistory of the parish of Tweedsmuir, and notable people. Drawing of Polmood in ruins.2 pages or more23Jean Moffatt 
TweedieList of covenanters in the Parish of Tweedsmuir in 1682, as compiled by Mr Francis Scott, ministerAn account with list of Covenanters in Tweedsmuir in 1682.3 pages or more94Francis Scott 
TweedieThe Wild BunchHistory of the Tweedie clan. Includes line drawings of ruins of Tinnies and Drumelzier castles.4 pages or more24Norrie McLeish 
TweediePeeblesshire Families and ClansThe history of a few Peeblesshire families, Tweedies, Naesmiths, Gledstanes, Veitches, and others. Some very interesting stories come from this chapter.3 pages or more33Malcolm Archibald 
TweedknoweTweedmount House Tweedmount Road MelroseA great deal of research has gone into this article on a house from when the land was bought to when it was last sold.2 pages or more38Valerie Mackay 
TweedsideReminiscences of Sixty Years AgoA poem about the Eastern Borders, Tweedside Water Eye, sent in by J.G. from Stanley Street. Montreal, Canadaless than 1 page26J.G. 
Tweedside Antiquarian SocSir Thomas Brisbane - His Link with the BordersFrom a request to Kelso Museum for details on Sir Thomas Brisbane. A history of Makerston and the City of Brisbane He was also a keen astronomer. Very interesting.2 pages or more8Zilla Oddy 
TweedsmuirKnow Your Parish - TweedsmuirHistory of the parish of Tweedsmuir, and notable people. Drawing of Polmood in ruins.2 pages or more23Jean Moffatt 
TweedsmuirCovenanting Grave, TweedsmuirNotes on the grave in Tweedsmuir, of the Covenanter, Thomas Hunter.less than 1 page98 
TweedsmuirThe Tweedsmuir ConnectionReport of the society's summer outing to Upper Tweeddale.1 page or more13Violet Jardine 
TweedsmuirThe Tweedsmuir SacrificeAn account of the sacrifices and losses of the Parishioners of Tweedsmuir during W.W.1. and of one family in particular.2 pages or more96Ian Renwick 
TweedsmuirList of covenanters in the Parish of Tweedsmuir in 1682, as compiled by Mr Francis Scott, ministerAn account with list of Covenanters in Tweedsmuir in 1682.3 pages or more94Francis Scott 
TweedsmuirGrandpa Johnston's ReminiscencesA consolidated reflection of the account of his heritage and the recollections by James Johnston(e) (1825-1902) a blacksmith born in Tweedsmuir, and who died in Edinburgh. He traced is family back to the 17th century, with many forefathers buried in Drumelzier, with most men working as smiths in Tweedsmuir. James was sent to school 2 miles away in Tweedsmuir, with peat the primary fuel. The Crook Inn was the main posting and coaching stop between Edinburgh and Dumfries. There are tales of problems with the post in bad weather, and of the families running the Crook Inn. The Johnston family moved to Eddleston in 1838 with stories about the journey and the celebrations of the coronation of Queen Victoria. James moved to the school in Eddleston, with a very strict approach compared to Tweedsmuir. The family had to relocate to Macbiehill as the leaseholder re-took possession of the smiddy. Linton was the next location, and then training in Edinburgh as a veterinarian. In the late 1800s many of the family, including James's wife, son and daughter died from different afflictions. Based on transcripts sent to the Editor by Kath Baines.6 pages or more107Editor 
TweedsmuirThe Wild BunchHistory of the Tweedie clan. Includes line drawings of ruins of Tinnies and Drumelzier castles.4 pages or more24Norrie McLeish 
TweedsmuirHope FamilyLink to the website of the Hope family of Traquair, Tweedsmuir and West Calder.less than 1 page98 
TweedsmuirWilliam Shillinglaw CrockettArticle on William Shillinglaw Crockett, Earlston, minister, poet and public speaker.1 page or more99Jenny Cockburn 
TyninghamMellerstainSynopsis of a talk on "Mellerstain" given to the society on 15th October 1995. It is a very good account of the mansion and its keepers from the past to the present.3 pages or more30M. Ellis 
TynninghameRobert Lauder of that IlkThis is the story of the background and demise of Robert Lauder of that ilk (d.1598), one of the last to be recorded with that appellation.3 pages or more29G.M.S. Lauder-Frost 
TytlerLauder of Edrington, the castle and early referencesThe history of the Lauder's from when they owned the Bass Rock to when they were custodians of Berwick on Tweed castle.5 pages or more41Gregory Lauder Frost 
UlsterLetter to the Editor - Ulster Pringles?A request for help with researching the Pringle Clan who lived at Smailholm Tower (1400 to 1650-1700), and their connection with the Pringles of Ulster.less than 1 page101Nigel C.B. Pringle 
UmbriaForgotten Borders Andrew Cockburn 1871- 1955Born Kelso 1871 of a Blacksmith. Second engineer on the Lusitania, he also had two terms on the Mauretania .2 pages or more29Andrew Cockburn 
UnemploymentAspects of Borders Life in the early 1840sPart 2 of a talk given to the Society on 19th September 1999. Discusses wages of artisans, workers’ household budget, unemployment, poor relief, and medical assistance. Continued from issue 44, and in issue 46.6 pages or more45Peter Munro 
Union BridgeMoves to Restore the Union BridgeAn account of moves to restore the Union Bridge linking Scotland and England at the lowest crossing point on the River Tweed.1 page or more85Ronald Morrison 
United Presbyterian ChurchNewlands Communion TokensBased on information from George Ainslie. A description and photographs of communion tokens from his collection from United Presbyterian Churches, Newlands parish.1 page or more104Editor 
United StatesEmigration from the BordersEmigration opportunities available to Borderers in the late 19th century, to Australia, Canada, and the United States.2 pages or more32Marjorie Gavin 
Unthank FarmFamily Tree Maker OnlineDescription of some of the features and benefits of using a family history computer program with the Internet2 pages or more40Allan McVittie 
UpsettlingtonBygone DaysThis is the text of Eleanor's fascinating talk on Upsettlington (also known as Ladykirk) from the 12th century onwards, given to the Society on 19th October 2003.3 pages or more54Eleanor Moffat 
Urban GeographyAddressing History and Visualising Urban GeographyReport on a event showing how data from all sorts of different sources can be brought together to produce maps giving detailed information on all sorts of subjects and interests. As an example an illustration of how the prevalence of paupers in different areas in Edinburgh in 1845 could be shown on a map3 pages or more75Peter Munro 
UrrCoulter's CandySome investigation into the life and background of Robert Coltart, confectionery manufacturer who probably compiled the song 'Coulter's Candy', his connections with Galashiels and the history of the song.3 pages or more86Ronald Morrison 
USAFrom Kelso to KalamazooAn account of the life of George 'Celery' Taylor' born in Kelso in 1803 gardener who emigrated to Kalamazoo, Michigan and is noted for introducing celery into the United States. Kept a detailed diary which also records his experiences on his return visits to Scotland in 1871 and 1874.78Margaret Jeary 
USABowmakers and Currys in the New WorldBorder origins of author's family, and arrivals in New York and Montreal.1 page or more13Norman J Bowmaker 
USAAmerican Intimations in the Hawick Advertiser Births 1859-1900 and Marriages 1855-1872Births and marriages in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.4 pages or more48Marjorie Gavin 
USACousins MeetTwo distant cousins Esther Davies (the author) and Debra McConkey of Louisiana, USA, met up in 2017 and 2018, as result of the connections through membership of the Borders Family History Society. Also, the authors maiden name of Anderson brought up in Lilliesleaf, lead to the discovery of another cousin in Edinburgh (a new member Jim Dick from 2019) with roots from the Dick family in Lilliesleaf.less than 1 page107Esther Davies 
USAA Lad o' Pairts- George Watson (1876 -1950)An account of the life of George Watson (1876-1950) born in Jedburgh, linguist and etymologist who worked on the Oxford New English Dictionary before emigrating to the United States.2 pages or more88Norrie McLeish 
USAThe Dumma Family of KelsoJames Dumma, born 1790, in Kelso; Helen Hay, and their descendants, many of whom went to England, USA, and Canada.2 pages or more48Shirley Dumma 
USAPutting the Life of Alice Simpson Together 1925 - 1927A focus on Alice Simpson, the great great great granddaughter of John Simpson (b. about 1775) and Elizabeth Anderson (b. about 1775) from Galashiels. Their son William (b. 1800) married Elizabeth Thin 1862, and their son James married Mildred West in Vermont, USA. William and Mildreds' son was Kenneth Alan Simpson (see Page 21 of this Issue). It was Kenneth who was the father of Alice Simpson, the author's aunt. Eleanor Donham was her mother. Alice was born 1925 and died 1927.1 page or more106James Alan Steeter 
USAJohn White and Margaret BrownA summary of research into John "Jock" White and Margaret "Maggie" Brown born in Scotland, but lived in Hyde Park Massachusetts. Census records revealed John's father (John White Senior) was born at Needlehall, Galashiels, May 1852, near the Needle Ha' ford across the Tweed. Jock was brought up in Galashiels (Low Buckholmside per the 1861 census) and Maggie married in Innerleithen - both were power loom weavers. They, and 2 sons, and John Senior emigrated to the USA July 1884. Maggie's father was William Brown (born Yarrow 1827) and Jane Anderson (1816), with previous generations hailing from Peebles and Innerleithen.2 pages or more105Jane Stephenson 
USAJames Watson (Author and Historian of Jedburgh Abbey)Account of the life of James Watson, weaver, grocer, poet and writer of Jedburgh, the author's great grandfather, his descendants, and emigration to USA and Canada.10 pages or more68Rachel (Thomson) Falldien 
USARobeson descendants in Roxburghshire & BerwickshireAndrew Robeson was born in Kelso (1640), with 4 siblings Thomas, David, James and Janet, was a wool and linen merchant and a Quaker and was imprisoned in Duns and Edinburgh for that reason in the 1660s. He went to America, via Clonmel, Ireland and established the earliest township in Philadelphia, and called it Roxburgh.His grandson Thomas was heavily involved American Revolution in North Carolina, and Robeson County was named after him. Robesone, Robison, Robson and Robertson make tracing this family a challenge.1 page or more102Editor 
USAm Roxburghshire to Delaware County: The 19th Century Miller Letters - Part 1Account of letters written between 1818 and 1864 from Scotland to David Miller (1795-1883), and his wives, and relatives. David Miller was the son of Thomas Miller, a beadle of Roberton Kirk.4 pages or more64John W. Hoy 
USACousin Fred from HawickProblems tracing the history of a Dickson family who had lived in the Lauder area from the 17th century,3 pages or more65Jim Dickson 
USAOne line of Descent from John Simpson and Elizabeth SandersonA targeted tracing of the family of Kenneth Alan Simpson, of Vermont, USA. Kenneth was 5th generation of the Simpsons, starting with John Simpson (b. about 1775), married (about 1795) to Elizabeth Anderson - all 8 of their children were born in Galashiels. The article traces the generations mentioning Hawick, Earlston, Barnard Castle in connection with William Simpson (3rd generation) who emigrated with his family to Ontario, Canada, and died in Vermont USA. The account takes the tree to the 6th generation - Kenneth Alan Simpson Steeter and Roberta Nelson and 2 children who died in 1948 and 1955.3 pages or more106James Alan Steeter 
USAArchives at Robert Smail’s Printing WorksA brief history of the famous Robert Smail’s Printing Works at Innerleithen which was started in 1866, and about their wonderful archives.2 pages or more67David Rudram 
USAWilliam Kerr--Portrait of a Canadian ImmigrantJohn Kerr from Peebles, emigrated to America, fought in the Civil War, was honourably discharged and settled down to a farmer's life.1 page or more12Colin Wood 
USAA Letter From AmericaA transcript of a letter sent to Robert Hart, Thomas Vair and John Cochran of Newstead near Melrose that arrived March 1800, dated Dec 1799, and sent by "Robt Bunyie" (with a postscript and notes by Thomas Main) from Vineyard Hills, America. Robert describes setting up a weaving business, and developing cooper skills. He describes how plentiful crops and livestock are, including sugar, saying how good life is there compared to "Old Scotland". The transcript is followed by an account by the author of communication at the time, and the discovery of the letter in 1970 in the bureau in the Auld Hoose in Newstead occupied by Mag Nisbet. The author considers Robert Bunyie to be his ancestor, born to William Bunyie and Janet Mein October 1783, meaning Robert was 16 at the time of writing.2 pages or more110Stephen Bunyan 
UsherSavages of the NorthShort letter from James Usher to Walter Scott 1828.1 page or more14Vivienne S. Moore 
UtahFrom Crosslee to Salt Lake CityThe journey of William Scott Clark from Ettrick to Idaho.2 pages or more71George Clark 
VairStrayed far from BerwickshireThis is a small article on Berwickshire strays in the township of Canden East in the county of Lennox and Addington in Ontario, Canada.2 pages or more30G.H. Jeffery 
ValcartierSome Related Goodfellow Settlers in CanadaAn account of the emigration of Robert Goodfellow, thought to have been living in Bewlie (1811), from Scotland and arriving in Quebec around 1820. His spouse, Janet Thomson went with him and bore a child (Janet) in Quebec on March 21 1821 - further children were born in Canada. He and his brothers Thomas, William and Andrew were recorded as Valcartier settlers. Other siblings stayed in Roxburghshire, where there are records of the family being in Bowden, Lillesleaf and Midlem. Robert died in Canada.3 pages or more100Marjorie Goodfellow 
Valuation RollsFarms And Smallholdings at Foulden - 1920-21Transcription of Valuation Rolls for Foulden1 page or more50Brian Patten 
VeitchJames Veitch - Border AstronomerShort extract of a talk given by Mr. Bill Veitch to the Society on the 15th of May 1994.less than 1 page26Bill Veitch 
VeitchKnow your parish -PeeblesArms of the Burgh Charters. Families. Fairs, Transport A good history of the town and tale or two.3 pages or more26Jean Moffat 
VeitchWilliam Wye SmithAn account of the life of the poet, author, teacher, publisher and minister, William Wye Smith, born Jedburgh in 1815.1 page or more96Peter Munro 
VeitchPeeblesshire Families and ClansThe history of a few Peeblesshire families, Tweedies, Naesmiths, Gledstanes, Veitches, and others. Some very interesting stories come from this chapter.3 pages or more33Malcolm Archibald 
VeitchPeebles History TourReview of a book compiled by Liz Hanson being a photographic tour of Peebles.less than 1 page97Ronald Morrison 
VeitchWho was Robert Proudfoot?A look by the author at his Proudfoot ancestry and mysteries surrounding it.3 pages or more90Chris Proudfoot 
VeitchPringlesA letter regarding the Pringles of Overhaugh Street, Galashiels and a Captain George Sharp Pringle, with response and follow-up.2 pages or more87Alexander Watson/ Liz McGregor 
VeitchThe Wild BunchHistory of the Tweedie clan. Includes line drawings of ruins of Tinnies and Drumelzier castles.4 pages or more24Norrie McLeish 
VeitchDalgleishs and Stoddarts of YarrowDescription of George McLauchlan's family from his paternal great grandparents Robert Dalgleish and Margaret Elliot from Yarrow, and Robert's step-family John Stoddart. The Dalgleish family were tenants at Fastheugh for over 100 years, and Robert's parents (Robert and Martha Muir were from Anaston. Martha married 3 times - Robert, John Stoddart (Williamhope) and Robert Curror (Hartwoodburn). Margaret Elliot was a direct descendant of Martin Elliot of Braidley. John and Martha had 3 children; John later married Helen Veitch (Innerleithen) and had 9 children.2 pages or more103Marjorie McLauchlan 
VermontOne line of Descent from John Simpson and Elizabeth SandersonA targeted tracing of the family of Kenneth Alan Simpson, of Vermont, USA. Kenneth was 5th generation of the Simpsons, starting with John Simpson (b. about 1775), married (about 1795) to Elizabeth Anderson - all 8 of their children were born in Galashiels. The article traces the generations mentioning Hawick, Earlston, Barnard Castle in connection with William Simpson (3rd generation) who emigrated with his family to Ontario, Canada, and died in Vermont USA. The account takes the tree to the 6th generation - Kenneth Alan Simpson Steeter and Roberta Nelson and 2 children who died in 1948 and 1955.3 pages or more106James Alan Steeter 
VermontPutting the Life of Alice Simpson Together 1925 - 1927A focus on Alice Simpson, the great great great granddaughter of John Simpson (b. about 1775) and Elizabeth Anderson (b. about 1775) from Galashiels. Their son William (b. 1800) married Elizabeth Thin 1862, and their son James married Mildred West in Vermont, USA. William and Mildreds' son was Kenneth Alan Simpson (see Page 21 of this Issue). It was Kenneth who was the father of Alice Simpson, the author's aunt. Eleanor Donham was her mother. Alice was born 1925 and died 1927.1 page or more106James Alan Steeter 
VerturBorder BeginningsThe author traces her descent from Adam Black born in Coldingham in 1732.1 page or more95Val Metcalfe 
VictoriaBorn in the BordersA list of names that have been extracted from the Death Index (1855-6) of Victoria, Australia. Also, where to obtain copies of death certificates.1 page or more21Barbara E. Turner 
Victoria CrossPiper Laidlaw MemorialNotes on a ceremony to mark the 100th. Anniversary of the events during the Battle of Loos leading to the awarding of the Victoria Cross to Piper Daniel Laidlaw.less than 1 page89 
Vineyard HillsA Letter From AmericaA transcript of a letter sent to Robert Hart, Thomas Vair and John Cochran of Newstead near Melrose that arrived March 1800, dated Dec 1799, and sent by "Robt Bunyie" (with a postscript and notes by Thomas Main) from Vineyard Hills, America. Robert describes setting up a weaving business, and developing cooper skills. He describes how plentiful crops and livestock are, including sugar, saying how good life is there compared to "Old Scotland". The transcript is followed by an account by the author of communication at the time, and the discovery of the letter in 1970 in the bureau in the Auld Hoose in Newstead occupied by Mag Nisbet. The author considers Robert Bunyie to be his ancestor, born to William Bunyie and Janet Mein October 1783, meaning Robert was 16 at the time of writing.2 pages or more110Stephen Bunyan 
VioletFamily History News - The Jardine Clan SocietyFormed in 1977. Came from France 1066, settled in Annandale; now, branches of the family world wide.2 pages or more3Editor 
Violet RodgerAndrew OliverStory of the life of Andrew Oliver, blacksmith and farmer at Allerton. He emigrated to Ireland, married Jane Hunter, but returned to Berwickshire after her death. He married Alison Purves. He died 1938 and was buried at Edrom.less than 1 page100Margaret Dick 
VirtueOld UncleBrief biopic about Alexander Virtue, sometime schoolmaster at Nenthorn.less than 1 page20Margery V. Turnbull 
VirtueRentons in the Hutton Old Parish RegisterList of Entries.2 pages or more13Norrie McLeish 
VolunteersWith the Border Volunteers to PretoriaReview of a book donated to the Society ' With the Border Volunteers to Pretoria' by Lieut William Home recording their exploits during the Boer War and with a detailed list of names.2 pages or more90Ronald Morrison 
VolunteersThe Peeblesshire VolunteersA review of a book written by Society member, Robert D Knox, on the history of the Peeblesshire Rifle Volunteers between 1860 and 1908.1 page or more88 
von HeimburgThe Sinking of the T.S. ROYAL EDWARDSummary of the sinking of the T.S. Royal Edward near the island of Kandelossa on its way from Avonmouth to Gallipoli. It was carrying British soldiers including 100 men trained at Stobs Camp who were declared missing or dead.1 page or more100Jared Squirrell 
VoyMrs Euphemia VoyObituary of Euphemia Voy, first wife of William Voy, who died at Coldstream on 24th March 1891.1 page or more23Benjamin Moody 
W. ChirnsideCockburns of that ilkThe origins of Cockburns in Berwickshire3 pages or more36Russell Wilson Cockburn 
WaddellA History of the Waddells of ScotlandA review of the book 'A History of the Waddells of Scotland' by Gavin Main Waddell tracing the history of the name and the various branches of the family. The main branch of the family originated from Stow still known today by some as The Stow of Wedale.1 page or more83 
WaddellThe Case of the missing RegistersIn 1818 Jean Waddell a humble tailor's daughter found by chance she could inherit a estate in Linlithgowshire. How she went about trying to prove her case.3 pages or more22Gavin Waddell 
Wage BooksFamily History RecordsAn archivist from the Heritage Hub in Hawick discusses a range of records that can be used to provide a fuller picture of our ancestors5 pages or more70Juline Baird 
WagesA Border Lady of the Old SchoolInterview with Mrs Jane Henderson Thomson Bell aged 83 in 1910 about her life. Written in Scots.4 pages or more20 
WagesThe Way We WereBerwickshire farm servants wages from 1751 and how the farm hand had to make the hovel of a house more habitable. It was not the good old days, it was slavery.1 page or more15Colin Wood 
Wagon TrainsThomas Lewins 1816-1858Account of Thomas Lewins' life, emigration to Canada, his family, and eventual re-migration to California.7 pages or more65Mary Newbery 
WaitPringles in South AfricaInformation of a C.D. regarding the Pringles of South Africa.less than 1 page92Professor Wait 
WaitA Nostalgic Visit to Lauder and ChannelkirkA report of the author's return from South Africa, his attendance at a late night Church service in Lauder, the erection of a plaque and his family connections with the area.3 pages or more82Prof. Charles Wait 
Walcheren ExpeditionA Remarkable Eskdale Family. The Pasleys of CraigThe story of Pasleys of Craig - a two part story in issues 2 and 3 covers military and personnel accounts of many Palseys, if you are connected, it must be for you.3 pages or more2R.C.Wood 
WaldieStobs CampArticle on Lt. Col. Hon. Sir Richard Waldie-Griffith and particularly his connection with Stobs Camp, Hawick.1 page or more98Michael Chandler 
WaldieA Remarkable CoincidenceAnecdote of a visit to the Society's library.less than 1 page40Mike Brydon 
WaldieHawick Baptists in the First World WarReference to a book 'Hawick Baptists in the First World War' by Roger J Owen, donated to the Society.less than 1 page91 
Waldie-GriffithLt Col Hon Sir Richard Waldie-Griffith BtBiography of Richard Waldie Griffith, grandson of Richard Griffith, Laird of Ednam, a renowned geologist and mining engineer, and son of George Richard Griffith1 page or more100Mike Chandler 
Waldie-GriffithStobs CampArticle on Lt. Col. Hon. Sir Richard Waldie-Griffith and particularly his connection with Stobs Camp, Hawick.1 page or more98Michael Chandler 
WalkerSelkirk Protocol Books. An amazing DiscoveryA hidden hoard of 16th and 17th century documents from Selkirk.less than 1 page7 
WalkerFame/Infamy/Riches - a history of the Greig familyAbout the Greigs of Manchester and Oldham, originally from Ayton and Earlston.4 pages or more62Jim Greig 
WalkerMore Extracts from the Kelso Mail 1804Some birth extracts from the Kelso Mail in 1804.1 page or more85 
WalkerRev. Robert Douglas, 1747-1820 The father of GalashielsThe Rev. Robert Douglas, minister of Galashiels, 1747-1820, was a man of great ability and served his parishioners so well he was called "The Father of Galashiels".2 pages or more37Donald Whyte 
WalkerForgotten Borderers--Andrew Walker (1808-1896)Andrew Walker, born Earlston, worked at Newton Don and moved eventually to Camden and started a Ragged School. He emigrated to Troy in New York and died there.less than 1 page30 
WalkerFrom Yellow to Golden, the stately history of the Golden Retriever'An account of the history of the Golden Retriever and its Borders' connection.less than 1 page88 
WalkerRob of TrowsA very prince of a Tweed boatman. That was the description of Rob by Sir Robert Maxwell in his Book "The Story of the Tweed".2 pages or more19 
WalkerStrayed far from BerwickshireThis is a small article on Berwickshire strays in the township of Canden East in the county of Lennox and Addington in Ontario, Canada.2 pages or more30G.H. Jeffery 
WalkerSusanna Pringle's Birthday bookThis Pringle tale goes from Browndeanlaw to Yetholm, London, New Brunswick and beyond-very interesting.4 pages or more16Maxine Flaherty 
WalkerKelso Mail ExtractsSix birth announcements published in the newspaper in 1803 and 1804.1 page or more73Marjorie Gavin 
WalkerBorn in the BordersA list of names that have been extracted from the Death Index (1855-6) of Victoria, Australia. Also, where to obtain copies of death certificates.1 page or more21Barbara E. Turner 
WalkerburnWalkerburn; Its Origins and Progress 1854-1897Review of book 'Walkerburn; Its Origins and Progress 1854-1897' by F.W. Pearce.less than 1 page97Ronald Morrison 
WalkersThe Altarstone at StoboStobo Slate Quarry 'whatever'. Also a connection to Merlin and Arthur.1 page or more10Isobel Jardine 
WallaceThe Origins of William WallaceNotes of the genealogy of William Wallace and suggested connections to the FitzAlans and Stewarts.1 page or more81Gregory Lauder-Frost 
WallaceWorld War 1 Rugby InternationalistsAn account by the author of how she sought out and visited the memorials to international rugby players who lost their lives in World War 1.2 pages or more88Esher Davies 
WallaceMy dig into the pastPeeblesshire family and from other parts of the Borders, an interesting tale. Also history of various bridges over the Tweed.3 pages or more34A. Turner 
WallaceMelrose to Melbourne - The Story of one Wallace familyInteresting account of the author's Wallace research, ancestral emigration from Melrose to Sydney, Australia, farming, and the army. Two interesting photographs, too.3 pages or more67Richard Balsillie 
WallaceWho was Robert Proudfoot?A look by the author at his Proudfoot ancestry and mysteries surrounding it.3 pages or more90Chris Proudfoot 
Wally TurnbullThe Bedrule Stained Glass Window DedicationA summary of the Turnbull Clan Association AGM in 2019 at the Bedrule Kirk. The AGM included a reflection on and dedication of the Great Commission stained glass window designed by Sandy Milligan, and made and installed by Maurice Jackson of The Stained Glass Studio, Edinburgh, following the donation by Wally and Betty Turnbull from North Carolina.1 page or more101Ken Turnbull 
Walter BrownleeNae Luck!Letters. No success as regards more information on William Gray (grocer), William Sanderson (Galashiels Building Society), William Dalgleish (coal merchant), Tweed Mill enquiry or Greenlaw Galbraiths in Ed. 105. Pursuing more information on TAC Scott or Walter Brownlee (Melrose postman) additional photographs are presented.less than 1 page106Editor 
Walter CochraneArchie's Walking StickAn account tracking down the provenance of a walking stick inscribed A.C. Abbothill Galashiels N.B. It was traced to Adam Cochrane co-owner of Mid Mill Paton Street, or to his son Archibald who took over the expanding business with his brothers. The family tree from Adam Cochrane (died 1818) married to Agnes Tait), through to great grandson Archibald Leman Cochrane b. 1909 (Archie Junior) . Archie's Walk in Galashiels was named after Archie Senior Archie Junior's father.3 pages or more102Alverie Weighill 
Walter John Abbey AndersonBorder names involved in the Radio Security Service during WW2An investigation into the radio listening activity by amateurs in the Borders before, during and after WW2. 5 were recognised by Bletchley Park for their services, including Mrs Ann Thomson (nee McDonald) who was also recognised by the government in July 2019 before she passed away in 2021. A list of local radio enthusiasts in the Borders between the 1930s and 60s are presented. Photographs included.4 pages or more111Bruce McCartney 
Walter LaidlawLaidlaws of The GairReference to the story available on Google documents of tenant farmer Laidlaws in Ettrick, initially Glenkerry and Ropeslawshiel, but then the Gair in the Ettrick Valley. Andrew Laidlaw (b. 1724) married Agnes Gledinning at Westerkirk (1746). The author believes that Andrew's father was Walter who married Margaret Grieve in the late 1600s, since Andrew and Agnes first son was named Walter. Information is requested.1 page or more109Ruary Laidlaw 
Walter Little GilmourThe Search for Catharine GilmourA summary of the research on Catharine Gilmour the (youngest of 3 illegitimate girls) daughter of Walter Little Gilmour of Liberton and Craigmillar b.1803, and Barbara Fraser b.1778. She was sent into the care of a shoemaker in Earlston, but her father died and her appointed legal guardian was Hugh Watson of Torsonce, as by then Walter had a legitimate male heir also named Walter, who's estate funded the girls welfare. The research also revealed history of the Newall family descendants of Robert Hogg Hawick, evidenced family in the Stow, Dryburgh and Lauder areas. Catharine ended up in Edinburgh marrying James Miller, and having a daughter Barbara, and later moving to Glasgow, and then Dunoon by 1859. Barbara moved back east to Dalkeith in the 1860s.2 pages or more102Alison Macdonald 
Walter MasonThe Walter Mason PapersThe Walter Mason Papers. This is a brief description of the collection held by the museum services of Scottish Borders Council.1 page or more19Walter Elliot 
Walter Sanderson LapworthCharles Lapworth, GeologistAn account of the unveiling of a plaque in recognition of Charles Lapworth, palaeontologist (born 1842), at St Peters School, Galashiels where he was Headmaster. Further information on his wives (Eliza Cooper and Jenny Sanderson), and their children in England.less than 1 page101Enid Cruikshank 
Walter ScottJames Davidson (alias Dandie Dinmont)An account of the life of James Davidson (1764-1820), born at Southdean who is recognised as being the 'father' of the breed of dogs known as Dandie Dinmonts.1 page or more93Marjorie McLaughlan 
Walter ScottSir Walter Scott's BordersA note about Scott being born in Edinburgh, but convalescing at Sandyknowe Farm near Smailholm with grandfather and Aunt Jenny, where he was immersed in Borders history and folklore and music. A year at Kelso Grammar School, Deputy Sheriff of Selkirkshire, Ashestiel and construction Abbotsford.less than 1 page106Editor 
Walter ScottThe battle of Otterburn 600th AnniversaryThe history of the battle of Otterburn and the families that took part, also, Walter Scott's version is different to that of the English version in The Chevy chase.2 pages or more8Violet Jardine 
WanlessA Tale of Two SistersA Wanless family’s emigration from Yetholm to Canada.3 pages or more49Gordon Roy Fairbairn 
WanlessThe People of the LammermuirsDetailed history of the Lammermuirs from Celtic times to the 19th century.5 pages or more23Norrie McLeish 
WanlessLongformacusA cautionary tale from 1871 and some extracts from the school log book,2 pages or more73 
War memorialsBowden Memorial InscriptionsReview of Jun 2008 publication of Bowden Churchyard monumental inscriptions (318 stones). Also included war memorials, past ministers, militia lists and Hearth Tax, and a background history of the parish.less than 1 page100Ronald Morrison 
War MemorialsThe War Memorial at Minto by Roger J OwenSome paragraphs on the book 'The War Memorial at Minto' by Roger J Owen.less than 1 page88 
War MemorialsColdstream History SocietyA note on a project recently undertaken by the Society including the transcription of the graveyard at Lennel Cemetery, Coldstream and also a project to record detailed genealogical information of all names appearing on War Memorials in Berwickshire and North Northumberland.less than 1 page79 
War of Spanish IndependenceElspeth Ewan’s talk on Army Military HistorySynopsis of talk.less than 1 page43Peter Munro 
war woundedWounded Soldiers at BerwickNewspaper extract regarding the arrival of wounded soldiers at Berwick during W.W.1.less than 1 page93 
Warkworth CastleBorder Treaties of AssuranceText from the Hamilton papers on the Treaties signed by the Border Barons with the English in 1544 . Followed by a list of the Border Clans in 1597 in the East March.5 pages or more1W.H. Oliver 
WarmathBecton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, Sergeants, 4th Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSAAccount of Becton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, and their activities in the Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSA.3 pages or more40Jeffry W. Gatlin 
WarsCampaigning with the Scots 1054-1654A book review of 'Campaigning with the Scots 1054-1654' by Gregory Lauder-Frost. The book describes 600 years of wars and conflicts as seen through the eyes of a Lowland family.1 page or more102Gregory Lauder-Frost 
WarwickNames of Soldiers and others who died in India mainly between 1930-36A list of names and their regiments, and where buried.1 page or more30Mr R. McAdam 
WatchesRoll of Taxes on Clocks and WatchesSome details on the taxation of clocks and watches during the period of the Napoleonic Wars.less than 1 page75Ronald Morrison 
WatchtowerA grave look at the BordersThis must be one of the great stories ever to be printed in our magazine - it is the story of grave snatchers, and how one brave chap got his just reward.4 pages or more21Ian Abernethy 
WaterlooWaterloo and BeyondSome notes by the author on his attempt to find gravestones and memorials to those who died in the Napoleonic Wars.less than 1 page88Kenneth McLean 
WaterlooFollow the DrumThe author, who has been researching the lives of wives of officers during the Napoleonic Wars, recounts the hardships many of them endured and appeals for further information.1 page or more99David Clammer 
WatsonDuns Auxiliary UnitFurther information on the Duns Auxiliary Unit.1 page or more88 
WatsonIsabella Smith 1814-1904Account of Isabella Smith from Coldingham. Berwickshire; and her descendants.2 pages or more57Mary Newbery 
WatsonOld soldiers of the eighteenth centuryThis is a list and some extracts from War Office records at the Public Record Office at Kew. If you are studying shoemakers - read this.1 page or more11E. A. Gray 
WatsonFrom Golden to GoldenAn update on the article in magazine 88 on the Golden Retriever and its connection with the Borders; also information on a book recently publishedless than 1 page92 
WatsonThe mole catchers of LilliesleafThe story of a mole and rabbit catcher in the Lilliesleaf area.1 page or more18Mrs S.J. Hodgkinson 
WatsonNames of Soldiers and others who died in India mainly between 1930-36A list of names and their regiments, and where buried.1 page or more30Mr R. McAdam 
WatsonJedburgh Place NamesNotes on a book 'Jedburgh Place Names' put together by Society member, Norrie McLeish, from articles written by George Watson.less than 1 page81 
WatsonCousins MeetHow two cousins previously unknown to each other met through membership of the Society.less than 1 page95Esther Davies 
WatsonWW2 AuxiliariesSome notes on the work of the World War 2 Auxiliaries or the British Resistance Army.less than 1 page88 
WatsonThe Hawick Word BookReview of book 'The Hawick Word Book'.less than 1 page98Enid Cruickshank 
WatsonA Lad o' Pairts- George Watson (1876 -1950)An account of the life of George Watson (1876-1950) born in Jedburgh, linguist and etymologist who worked on the Oxford New English Dictionary before emigrating to the United States.2 pages or more88Norrie McLeish 
WatsonLowland Scots in PrussiaAbsorbing account of Scots mainly in Danzig and Konigsberg from 15th to 17th centuries. A lot of names recorded.5 pages or more45G.M.S.Lauder-Frost 
WatsonJames Watson (Author and Historian of Jedburgh Abbey)Account of the life of James Watson, weaver, grocer, poet and writer of Jedburgh, the author's great grandfather, his descendants, and emigration to USA and Canada.10 pages or more68Rachel (Thomson) Falldien 
WauchRoxburgh Here !Extract from the memoirs of the late John Fairbairn, born 28th March 1912, married in 1937, who died on 20th July 2003. He worked for the Kelso Chronicle, and later was the editor of the Hobart Mercury, Tasmania.4 pages or more54John Fairbairn 
WauchopeRev. John Baird, 1799-1861 - Friend of the GypsiesJohn Baird was Minister at Kirk Yetholm. He was responsible for the new bridge , rebuilding the Kirk and School. He also educated the Gypsies and brought them into the community. was a founder member of the Berwickshire Naturalists Club.4 pages or more26Donald Whyte 
WauchopeRoxburgh Here !Extract from the memoirs of the late John Fairbairn, born 28th March 1912, married in 1937, who died on 20th July 2003. He worked for the Kelso Chronicle, and later was the editor of the Hobart Mercury, Tasmania.4 pages or more54John Fairbairn 
WauchopeYetholm, Past and PresentReview of a guide book published by Yetholm History Society.less than 1 page96Ronald Morrison 
WaughK.O.S.B. MemoriesThis is a look at the talk given by Gavin Richardson, who must be the best informed on the first world war and Gallipoli.2 pages or more25Gavin Richardson 
WaughKennington/Cowe Family History. Part 2 - Emigration to New Brunswick 1837 - James Cowe & Isabella DonaldsonDetails of the lives of further branches of the Cowe family including one that emigrated to New Brunswick.6 pages or more71Fred Kennington 
WaughJedburgh Border Games, 1919Cannon-fire at 6am signalled the start of the Games. Has notes of winners of various events.1 page or more63John Murray 
WearThe Rutherford LettersThese letters come from a collection written by Rutherfords, in Ancrum to their folks in Canada. 4 are from 1852, and one from1928. Many names of Ancrum and nearby people mentioned.3 pages or more44Ann F Rutherford, Robert Turnbull, George Hay 
WeatherheadUncleanness at EdromA tale of impropriety extracted from the Edrom Session Records.1 page or more86Ronald Morrison 
WeaversThe Boston Family of GattonsideA tale of hand loom weavers from Gattonside who decided to visit a sister in Canada. How they eventually decided to emigrate over to Canada and they walked from New York to Upper Canada. Most of the family are buried in Melrose Church Yard.2 pages or more39M.C.Lawson 
WeavingFamily History RecordsAn archivist from the Heritage Hub in Hawick discusses a range of records that can be used to provide a fuller picture of our ancestors5 pages or more70Juline Baird 
WeazletonPlacenames in the Ancrum areaReview of book 'Placenames in the Ancrum area' by David Cain.less than 1 page89 
Web SitesThe Delights and Drawbacks of Working with One's Web PagesText of the talk given at the Society’s Open Meeting on 16th September 2001. Suggestions on building a personal website.2 pages or more47Charles Hoy 
WebbBorderers in the Victorian Marriages Registers (1853-1895)This is a list of marriages in issues 16,17 and 18. It is a list of Border counties as their place of birth, when the married in Victoria, Australia between 1853 and 1895.3 pages or more18Barbara Turner 
WebbAustralian deaths recorded in Hawick Advertiser part 2 1874-1890Deaths in the Hawick Advertiser, it also covers other parts of the Borders.4 pages or more37Marjorie Gavin 
WebsiteBorders Family History Society WebsiteDescription of the Society's website pages.6 pages or more53Peter Munro 
WebsiteSociety WebsiteAn update about the Society's website, and the new Maintaining Interests function.4 pages or more56Peter Munro 
WebsiteScottish Borders Memory Bank WebsiteBrief note about the launch of the website and its contents.less than 1 page46 
WebsterAn account of the number of people in Scotland in the year 1755A review of a document held by the National Archive of Scotland giving details of the population, life expectancy and religious affiliation,1 page or more69Peter Munro 
WedaleStow of WedaleAn announcement of the publication of Stow Monumental Inscriptions with details of all names.2 pages or more85Ronald Morrison 
WedaleA History of the Waddells of ScotlandA review of the book 'A History of the Waddells of Scotland' by Gavin Main Waddell tracing the history of the name and the various branches of the family. The main branch of the family originated from Stow still known today by some as The Stow of Wedale.1 page or more83 
WedderburnCockburns of that ilkThe origins of Cockburns in Berwickshire3 pages or more36Russell Wilson Cockburn 
WeddingArrangements for a Victorian weddingAn account of the arrangements made for the marriage in Galashiels of Andrews Stewart Fisher to Elizabeth Tait with details as on the arranging and the ceremony2 pages or more76Janet Nellis 
WeddirhedeNotes on people in Lauder in 1501Brief notes on Thomas Borthwick of Gammylstoun confirmed in 1501 as in certain tenements in the Royal Burgh of Lauder, previously occupied by Charles Murray, and surrounded by lands of William Broun, George Weddirhede, William Hoppringle, William Scheill and Thomas Spens. Also Robert Lauder, son of Gilbert in Whitslaid.less than 1 page103Gregory Lauder-Frost 
WeirhillWilliam Dick (1849 - 1932)Account of William Dick, a blacksmith in Fountainhall and his family4 pages or more63Margaret Dick 
WelchThe Welsh Family from GalashielsAn account of the lives of the Welsh (Welch) family from Galashiels, their emigration to South Africa and the problems which befell them.4 pages or more99Malcolm Tait 
WellingtonAlexander Turnbull and his FamilyIf you have any Turnbulls in your family and you think that you came from the Borders, this is a must for you. Turnbulls from Galashiels, Selkirk and Hawick.5 pages or more25Jane Gibson 
WelshPleasant Sunday Afternoons and the Lad o' PairtsAn account of the activities of the Pleasant Sunday Afternoon Group formed in Hawick in 1932 with details of some of the theatrical performances which they staged.3 pages or more89Anne F Golden 
WelshPresbyterian Migration into NorthumberlandThis is a list of names from the Communion Rolls of some Presbyterian churches in Northumberland. This is in more than one Magazine.2 pages or more19Don Mason 
WelshWho was Gordon Stewart of Hawick?Intriguing investigation into an adopted great uncle who died in World War I, and turned out to be a blood relative.3 pages or more65Anne Golden 
WelshWilliam Welsh - The Dowie Dens o' YarrowSome notes on William Welsh author of a book of poetry in 1838 and on the origins of the Ballad 'The Dowie Dens of Yarrow'.1 page or more81Ronald Morrison 
WelshA Teri Forever- My Rich Border HeritageNostalgia about Hawick, and the revelation that some of her ancestors came from southern England, she has researched back to 500AD on her direct paternal line and from 1699 on other lines.3 pages or more66Anne Golden 
WelshJames Stewart (c. 1824-1904) - a life)An account or research into the life of James Stewart (born in Wilton 1824/25) and his family.6 pages or more96Harry D Watson 
WelshThe Welsh Family from GalashielsAn account of the lives of the Welsh (Welch) family from Galashiels, their emigration to South Africa and the problems which befell them.4 pages or more99Malcolm Tait 
WelshBowden School RecordsBowden School admission records from 1872. Also lists their parent or guardian.2 pages or more25Editor 
WelshTo Follow the Dogs and Carry the StickAn account of life and shepherding in the Lammermuirs before, during and immediately after the Second World War.1 page or more90Bob Jaffray 
WelshBroughton Free Church RecordsInformation on the book 'Broughton Free Kirk and Thereabouts 1842-1943' compiled by the Rev David Marshall Forrester in 1943.less than 1 page97 
WestThe Welsh Family from GalashielsAn account of the lives of the Welsh (Welch) family from Galashiels, their emigration to South Africa and the problems which befell them.4 pages or more99Malcolm Tait 
West CalderHope FamilyLink to the website of the Hope family of Traquair, Tweedsmuir and West Calder.less than 1 page98 
West IndiesMiscellaneous Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - 1855-1900A list of marriages of people from various places (including Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Burma, Canada, Chile, China, France, Hong Kong, India, Italy, South Africa, Trinidad) intimated in the Hawick Advertiser between 1855-1900, with brief additional notes on some items.3 pages or more68Marjorie Gavin 
West LintonThe History of Mountain Cross ChurchAn account of the history of Mountain Cross Church from the secession in the 1700s in Scotland, and the impact on the West Linton parish and the adjacent Newlands parish. The ministers are listed and the transition of Mountain Cross to the Relief Church, United Presbyterian Church, United Free Church in the early 1900s, until the church passed into lay hands by sale in 1919.3 pages or more103Editor 
West NisbetVice-Admiral Sir Alastair EwingFollowing the appeal for more information on Vice-Admiral Sir Alastair Ewing in Issue 106 (June 2021), the author has updated the story based on additional documents received. Born in West Nisbet 1909 of Ian Alastair Ewing (farmer) and Muriel-Adele Carlyle-Child. Alastair's early years show he was educated at the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, rising steadily through the ranks with his first command in 1940 with further mentions in dispatches in 1941, and service in the Arctic convoys. He married Diane Smeed Archer (1940) and had a son David Alastair (1941). Alastair rose through the ranks in the Admiralty and was knighted in 1959. He retired in 1962 and died May 1997 in Winchester, but was buried at Jedburgh Abbey. The summary includes what happened to his sister Elizabeth Helen, and his parents story, and Muriel his wife. and his family history as far back as the late 1700s.3 pages or more107Ronald Morrison 
West NisbetManure Menu and Canine GenealogyA brief description from the late 1800s of the manures and feeding stuffs available from the West Nisbet Farm rented by Robert Ewing (grandfather of Vice Admiral Sir Alastair Ewing - previously mentioned in Issues 106 and 107). In addition are copies of advertisements for a greyhound or whippet being available for stud from the farm.1 page or more108Editor 
West Port SchoolDrumlanrig School - 'The Ragged School'Engaging account of the 150 year history of Drumlanrig School, originally the 'Ragged School' serving an area known as the West End of Hawick.10 pages or more60Marjorie A. Gavin 
West RiddelBorder-Line Experiences of a Canadian ResearcherThe Ainslie born in Lilliesleaf and how a trip from Canada to research the family ended in a book.2 pages or more10Robert L. Morden 
WesterkirkNostalgic MemoriesSandra Devlin of Queensland sent a copy of a letter written in Langholm in 1934 by T. Ritchie to his cousin, Dr. T. Oliver. An abridged version is printed in this volume.2 pages or more33Sandra Devlin 
WesterkirkA Remarkable Eskdale Family. The Pasleys of CraigThe story of Pasleys of Craig - a two part story in issues 2 and 3 covers military and personnel accounts of many Palseys, if you are connected, it must be for you.3 pages or more2R.C.Wood 
Westminster AbbeyJames Thomson - A Man for all SeasonsAn account of the life and works of Border poet, James Thomson.5 pages or more87Norrie McLeish 
WestonMore Extracts from the Kelso Mail 1804Miscellaneous Extracts from the Kelso Mail of 1804.87 
WestrutherLady Jane Scott-SpottiswoodeReference to a pamphlet 'Souvenir of Sympathy' donated to the Society relating to the funeral of Lady Jane Scott-Spottiswoode.1 page or more95Ronald Morrison 
WestrutherThe Gladstones: A studyThis is a brief outline of the Gladstone family here in the Borders and as far away as Edinburgh, and Norwich.3 pages or more35G.M.S. Lauder-Frost 
WetherstoneA 'Scot' Moves to South AfricaBiography of Archibald Little, born Melrose, 11th Jan 1829, died 13 Dec 1921, Johannesburg. Brief notes on his occupations, and service in the Basuto War.2 pages or more44Tony Little 
WhetherMargaret Douglas, an Ordinary Hawick Woman?An account of the life of Margaret Douglas and her family and their lives in late 19th. and early 20th. century Hawick.3 pages or more98Kathryn Holloway 
WhillansThe Lillico Family - Chain Migrants to Gloucester Township, OntarioThe story of a family that emigrated from Roxburghshire to Ontario8 pages or more70Eleanor Lillico 
WhillisJohn Whillis Exhibition, EyemouthSome notes on the John Whillis Exhibition, Eyemouth and the associated exhibition on sailing ships connected including the 'Cutty Sark'.1 page or more91 
WhillisEyemouth MuseumNotes of an exhibition in Eyemouth Museum about John Whillis.less than 1 page90 
WhiskyLife in Melrose--150 years agoThis is the account of family life in Melrose in the first half of last century, from an autobiography of Catherine Helen Spence.3 pages or more11Colin Wood 
WhitburnNapoleonic GrapesReport on an offer to donate to the Society a bunch of wooden grapes, hand carved by a prisoner of war in Napoleonic times, which hung for many years on the door of a Coaching Inn at Whiteburn.less than 1 page99Ronald Morrison 
WhiteKennington/Cowe Family History. Part 2 - Emigration to New Brunswick 1837 - James Cowe & Isabella DonaldsonDetails of the lives of further branches of the Cowe family including one that emigrated to New Brunswick.6 pages or more71Fred Kennington 
WhiteLady Helen Hall of DunglassA review of the book 'Lady Helen Hall of Dunglass'; by Sally Wilson.2 pages or more86Editor 
WhiteMaxwellheugh Cottage - the biography of a houseA review of the families who had inhabited a house on the outskirts of Kelso.8 pages or more73Isobel Gordon 
WhiteburnNapoleonic GrapesReport on an offer to donate to the Society a bunch of wooden grapes, hand carved by a prisoner of war in Napoleonic times, which hung for many years on the door of a Coaching Inn at Whiteburn.less than 1 page99Ronald Morrison 
WhiteheadSome Purves families in Duns BerwickshireA well known Berwickshire name Purves, a family from Duns in 1634 and his heirs.2 pages or more22Mrs Evelyn Carlson 
WhiteheadWilliam Whitehead - the wandering grocerAccount of the life and family of William Whitehead and of his records kept of his journey around the world in 1898.3 pages or more96 
WhitehopeMuckle Giggots and Sheep lost in the SnowA memory of Tibbie Shiel by Margaret Turnbull, of James Thomson, the Shepherd of Whitehope, lost in the snow.2 pages or more64C S Borthwick 
WhitekirkThe Bennets of GrubetAn old Roxburghshire family associated with Kirk Yetholm and the Gypsies and their descendants.3 pages or more29Donald Whyte 
WhitelawOld LilliesleafReminiscences and photographs of life in Lilliesleaf.1 page or more92Esther Davies 
WhitesladeWhiteslade, Berwickshire, and its OwnersMany have seen this ruin on the way from Greenlaw to Lauder, and often wondered about the history of this once great fortress. This article covers it magnificently.2 pages or more31G.M.S. Lauder Frost 
WhitslaidThrough Time and Place - a walk through Whitslaid Farm and Tower LauderReview of a book by Andrew Mercer.less than 1 page97 
WhitslaidNotes on people in Lauder in 1501Brief notes on Thomas Borthwick of Gammylstoun confirmed in 1501 as in certain tenements in the Royal Burgh of Lauder, previously occupied by Charles Murray, and surrounded by lands of William Broun, George Weddirhede, William Hoppringle, William Scheill and Thomas Spens. Also Robert Lauder, son of Gilbert in Whitslaid.less than 1 page103Gregory Lauder-Frost 
WhitsomeOntario Genealogical Society summer campWhere to research in Ontario for your Canadian cousins.2 pages or more37D. C. Jeffrey 
WhitsonWilliam Kerr--Portrait of a Canadian ImmigrantJohn Kerr from Peebles, emigrated to America, fought in the Civil War, was honourably discharged and settled down to a farmer's life.1 page or more12Colin Wood 
WhytePeebles Combination PoorhouseA brief history of poorhouses in general and Peebles Poorhouse in particular. It includes some information about staff and inmates in the late 19th century.5 pages or more74Janis Miller 
WhyteFrom Cowal to the Borders. Internal migration of the Whyte FamilyThe Agricultural migration of workers and the history of the Whyte Family.2 pages or more7Donald Whyte 
WIBowden Scottish Women's Institute (aka The Rural)Description of the imminent Bowden WI centenary in November 2019. A brief history of the founders, and the initiation of the institutes in Roberton and Minto.less than 1 page101Enid Cruikshank 
WightUpdate to 'Bringing science to genealogy'An update on a DNA project that was first described in Volume 67, pages 1 -4 June 2008.4 pages or more72Lorna Henderson 
WilberforceBirthplace EdnamAn account of some of the famous people born in the Parish of Ednam.2 pages or more87 
WilkieWho was Robert Proudfoot?A look by the author at his Proudfoot ancestry and mysteries surrounding it.3 pages or more90Chris Proudfoot 
WilkinsonBaillie John Smail of GalashielsBaillie Smail, born at Clovenfords, was First Baillie in 1867, and was renowned for severe punishment . He died of chronic alcoholism.1 page or more36 
William BlackadderThe Unlucky BlackaddersA summary of ongoing research into history of the Blackadder family in Berwickshire from 1296 (Rofgier/Walteris de Blakedir) to the demolition of Blackadder House. It includes the involvement of the family in Melrose Abbey, the Wars of the Roses, Flodden Field, piracy, Mary Queen of Scots, divinity and Stirling Castle.4 pages or more101Ronald Morrison 
William BlythJeanie Blyth, The Basket Maker's DaughterA description of the life and times of Jeanie Blyth (born 1881) and her gypsy family travelling through the Borders and the north of England in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The decline of the gypsy presence in the Borders is described and Jeanie's portraits painted by Samuel J Peploe after he had seen her selling flowers in Edinburgh.1 page or more102Linda Hendry Lennen 
William CaldwellEmigration from the BordersEmigration opportunities available to Borderers in the late 19th century, to Australia, Canada, and the United States.2 pages or more32Marjorie Gavin 
William Cranston MurrayFrom Peebleshire to Canada: William Cranston Murray - An Artist in ArchitectureThe story of the architect William Cranston Murray from Peeblesshire who went to Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada, and joined the growing Scottish community (about 2,000 people) there in 1819. Born in Stobo in 1788, his father James was a shepherd. James' first wife Elizabeth (b. about 1761) died and was buried in Stobo Kirk graveyard in 1842. William married Alexanderina Hislop from Glenholm, and their son James was born 1814 in Drumelzier. By 1825 the population of the Miramichi are had grown to about 8,500. The account summarises Murray's major works in the New Brunswick area, many as a result of the Great Miramichi fire in the October of 1825 i.e. St Paul's Anglican Church (Bushville), Judge Peters stately home (Bushville), Murray House , St James Presbyterian and St John United churches, Old Northumberland County Courthouse - all in (Newcastle). In addition there is an attempt at creating a detailed family tree of the Murray family following William's 10 children, of which only 6 names are known. The children of first son James (13), and daughter Margaret (8).7 pages or more106Barbara MacIntosh Charlotte Loggie 
William DalgleishGalashiels Johnstones (Gray, Sanderson, Dalgleish)Further to the article in June 2020 magazine (Issue 103) ('The Johnstone Family from Galashiels - Tasmanian Woollen Mill Pioneers'), contact from distant cousins in Australia (Graeme Wood, Marion Johnstone), has meant the sharing of a family photo album belonging to Archibald Johnstone. See also this issue page 20 for a history of the Johnstone family in Australia. The cousins are keen to allow descendants of other Galashiels families in the photos access to them. i.e. William Gray (grocer), William Sanderson (Galashiels Building Society), William Dalgleish (coal merchant).less than 1 page105Marjorie McLauchlan 
William DalgleishNae Luck!Letters. No success as regards more information on William Gray (grocer), William Sanderson (Galashiels Building Society), William Dalgleish (coal merchant), Tweed Mill enquiry or Greenlaw Galbraiths in Ed. 105. Pursuing more information on TAC Scott or Walter Brownlee (Melrose postman) additional photographs are presented.less than 1 page106Editor 
William GoodfellowSome Related Goodfellow Settlers in CanadaAn account of the emigration of Robert Goodfellow, thought to have been living in Bewlie (1811), from Scotland and arriving in Quebec around 1820. His spouse, Janet Thomson went with him and bore a child (Janet) in Quebec on March 21 1821 - further children were born in Canada. He and his brothers Thomas, William and Andrew were recorded as Valcartier settlers. Other siblings stayed in Roxburghshire, where there are records of the family being in Bowden, Lillesleaf and Midlem. Robert died in Canada.3 pages or more100Marjorie Goodfellow 
William GrayGalashiels Johnstones (Gray, Sanderson, Dalgleish)Further to the article in June 2020 magazine (Issue 103) ('The Johnstone Family from Galashiels - Tasmanian Woollen Mill Pioneers'), contact from distant cousins in Australia (Graeme Wood, Marion Johnstone), has meant the sharing of a family photo album belonging to Archibald Johnstone. See also this issue page 20 for a history of the Johnstone family in Australia. The cousins are keen to allow descendants of other Galashiels families in the photos access to them. i.e. William Gray (grocer), William Sanderson (Galashiels Building Society), William Dalgleish (coal merchant).less than 1 page105Marjorie McLauchlan 
William GrayNae Luck!Letters. No success as regards more information on William Gray (grocer), William Sanderson (Galashiels Building Society), William Dalgleish (coal merchant), Tweed Mill enquiry or Greenlaw Galbraiths in Ed. 105. Pursuing more information on TAC Scott or Walter Brownlee (Melrose postman) additional photographs are presented.less than 1 page106Editor 
William HalbertHalbert DNALetter to the editor encouraging people to perform the Ancestry DNA test to help build the family history of the Halbert family from William Halbert marriage to Alison Potts in Kelso (1763), with 14 children mostly born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.less than 1 page100Cameron Day 
William HastieA Tale of Two TapestriesThe author has conserved and framed 2 early 19th century on linen, made by 2 young girls in Berwickshire - Margaret Hastie - age 11 (Mrs Penman Preston School), and Joan Dodds Armstrong - age 10. The author describes the lineage of both the girls. Margaret hailed from Bunkle (baptised Duns 1847) one of 7 children of William Hastie (1813-1874) and Margaret Lauder (1813-1869), and at 13 was a farm labourer at Broomhouse Mains, Edrom, staying with 5 other siblings. Her parents were buried at Preston churchyard. Older Hastie family members gravestones are found here also, and the author has collated this information and discovered a link to her own family, the Leitchs. Joan stayed in Fogomuir, and was the 11th child of 13 of George Armstrong from Fogo (1788-1855), and Janet Haig from Langton or Greenlaw (1793-1858). In 1861 Joan was a table maid working in Edinburgh.4 pages or more110Diana Leitch 
William KempWilliam Kemp Letters - the PeopleAn account further to the article in Issue 104 describing the letters written to William Kemp, who was born in Melrose (1788), and whilst managing a local gas company had a deep interest in geology and landscape. This account explores the main correspondents (from and to) retained in the collection of letters. There were over 12 correspondents e.g.. William Brockie, Dr Buckland, Robert Chambers, Charles Darwin, JS Henslow, Andrew Johnstone, from mainly the Borders, but also London, Edinburgh, Great Yarmouth, Castleton and Suffolk.6 pages or more105David Cramond 
William KempWilliam Kemp LettersA description of a volume of 80 letters covering the period 1840 to 1861 addressed to William Kemp a valued member of the Galashiels community in the mid 1800s. Born in Bleachfields, Melrose 1788, first child of James Kemp (linen bleacher) and Christian Skirvan (Skirving). Williams' siblings were John, Georgina and Andrew. Harried Elisabeth Ketchen 1821, his children were James, Mariame(Marianne?), John, William and George Macdonald. Kemp was an engineer and amateur geologist. The letters travelled out to Queensland Australia with William's son John, and years later passed to the author (David Cramond) via his great grandparents and grandfather. The letters include a number letters from Charles Darwin arising from a discovery of old seeds in a sandpit near Melrose.3 pages or more104David Cramond 
William MartinNinewells Waulkmill, ChirnsideSome investigation by the author finding Ayton church memorials for his x4 and x5 great grandparents - Paternal side Edward Fair (d. 1847) and wife Elizabeth Wood (d.1857), their son William Fair (d. 1801) and wife Christina Darling (d. 1825). Dates? Maternal side - William Martin (d.1794) and wife Isabel Jeffrey (d. 1790), and Thomas Martin (d. 1841) and wife Hellen Cockburn (d. 1851). Thomas - at the time of erecting the stone was working and living in Ninewells Waulkmill, Chirnside, and lived there for 50 years.less than 1 page106Bill Stewart 
William MatherFrom Kelso to Toulouse - the Extraordinary Story of the Mather FamilyA summary of the story of the Mather family triggered by William (Guillaume) Mather (1754-1844), a metal worker born in Newton Don, who went to Toulouse to found cannon foundries to supply the French army. His father, Andrew, was born in Kelso in 1718, and his father George, who had 4 children. Andrew married Isobel, to have 4 children - Christian (a girl) born in Rutherford (1749), John, then Andrew, and finally Isobel Mather (1764). William learnt his trade in Paisley and moved to France, marrying twice (Anne Pellisier) and later Marie Elizabeth Mazars de Mazarin, having two children (Adolphe and Josephine), and was instrumental in establishing a successful foundry at Sainte Claire on the banks of the Garonnette. By the late 1800s the foundry had declined and was sold after William's death.3 pages or more103Fraser Sim 
William MinorJames Augustus Henry Murray (1837-1915)Biography of James Murray, a linguist, philologist, teacher. He was one of the founders of the Oxford English dictionary.1 page or more45Valerie Mackay 
William SandersonGalashiels Johnstones (Gray, Sanderson, Dalgleish)Further to the article in June 2020 magazine (Issue 103) ('The Johnstone Family from Galashiels - Tasmanian Woollen Mill Pioneers'), contact from distant cousins in Australia (Graeme Wood, Marion Johnstone), has meant the sharing of a family photo album belonging to Archibald Johnstone. See also this issue page 20 for a history of the Johnstone family in Australia. The cousins are keen to allow descendants of other Galashiels families in the photos access to them. i.e. William Gray (grocer), William Sanderson (Galashiels Building Society), William Dalgleish (coal merchant).less than 1 page105Marjorie McLauchlan 
William SandersonNae Luck!Letters. No success as regards more information on William Gray (grocer), William Sanderson (Galashiels Building Society), William Dalgleish (coal merchant), Tweed Mill enquiry or Greenlaw Galbraiths in Ed. 105. Pursuing more information on TAC Scott or Walter Brownlee (Melrose postman) additional photographs are presented.less than 1 page106Editor 
William SmithQuestion: Where did all the Smiths from Ednam go?An attempt to explore the lineage of the 2 Smith families baptised in Ednam from 1790 to 1819. Family 1 -The possible great grandparents of William Smith (1801-1882) the great grandfather of Eric Smith (author), were Andrew Smith and Isabel Davidson - they had 8 children baptised in Ednam. Family 2 - Thomas Smith (baptised 1766 in Ednam) married Janet Waddle from Stichill, had 13 children mostly baptised in Ednam. 2 William Smiths of note from Family 1 ended up in Edinburgh and Australia. in the 1800s, The tracing of 34 children in 3 generations of Smiths is a challenge.3 pages or more107Margaret Smith Eric Smith 
William StewartDiscover New Ancestors?A brief insight into the reasons to request a DNA test to try and answer questions of family history. The family in question relates to Bill Stewart, John Skene, Oswald Skene and wife Elizabeth Penman, James Stewart and Mary Cunningham, and James Liddle and Margaret Purves.less than 1 page102Bill Stewart 
William TysonTyson Brothers - the Ultimate SacrificeThe author has traced her husbands back to the Tysons of Selkirk. Bertram Tyson (b1854, Lauder), son of John (1809-1868), a tailor and Euphemia Richardson (1807-1886). Bertram was 1 of 13 children, and married Joan Nichol. They had 9 children; 3 sons were killed in WW1 (John , James Andrew, Bertram). William survived WW1, and his further story and sporting life is described.3 pages or more109Marjorie McLaughlin 
William WallaceThe Origins of William WallaceNotes of the genealogy of William Wallace and suggested connections to the FitzAlans and Stewarts.1 page or more81Gregory Lauder-Frost 
WilliamhopeDalgleishs and Stoddarts of YarrowDescription of George McLauchlan's family from his paternal great grandparents Robert Dalgleish and Margaret Elliot from Yarrow, and Robert's step-family John Stoddart. The Dalgleish family were tenants at Fastheugh for over 100 years, and Robert's parents (Robert and Martha Muir were from Anaston. Martha married 3 times - Robert, John Stoddart (Williamhope) and Robert Curror (Hartwoodburn). Margaret Elliot was a direct descendant of Martin Elliot of Braidley. John and Martha had 3 children; John later married Helen Veitch (Innerleithen) and had 9 children.2 pages or more103Marjorie McLauchlan 
WilliamsonLinks with old Peebles FamiliesA investigating search into old Peebles families.2 pages or more12Rena Stewart 
WilliamsonIn the hands of the TurkThe story of a collection to pay a ransom of a man who fell into the hands of a Turk. This is as told in the Register of the Privy Council for the year 1677.1 page or more21Jane Gibson 
WilliamsonRestoration of Gravestone at Peebles - James SloaneAn account of the restoration of a gravestone in the churchyard at Peebles of James Sloane who was rector of Peebles Grammar School between 1802 and 1843. Also extracts on James Sloane from a book 'Glimpses of Peebles and Forgotten Characters in its History' by Alexander Williamson published in 1895.2 pages or more84 
WilliamsonMemorials to the late Rev Thomas WilliamsonDetail of a book on the Rev. Thomas Williamson. Minister of Melrose Secession Church for 30 years.less than 1 page90 
WilliamsonThe Case of Agnes GrayTaken from the Session Minutes of Melrose Parish Registers (1723-1741). A sad tale of a young girl who was cited to present herself before the Kirk Session.1 page or more19Editor 
WilliamsonThe Tangled WebSome notes on the life of Borders' poetess, Effie Williamson.less than 1 page93 
Willie LeggatCavers & DistrictTalk given in February 2007 about the history of the kirk and parish of Cavers, and its links with Melrose, St Cuthbert, and other famous people.6 pages or more64Jean Muir 
Willie MitchieSome epitaphs written by Robert BurnsEpitaphs written by Robert Burns on Gavin Hamilton, his own father, Willie Mitchie and Robert Fergusson, poet.1 page or more76 
WillobyBerwick 900 PublicationAn account of a publication by the Berwick 900 Project describing 90 key characters and events over nine centuries including family histories.less than 1 page93Peter Munro 
WillsSoldiers' WillsA brief article of Soldiers' Wills and how to access on line.86 
WillsLast Wishes; Scottish Soldiers' Wills in the First Word WarAn account of a talk by the author to the Society on soldiers' Wills and Testaments during World War 1.2 pages or more93Tristram Clarke 
WillsBorders Family History Inaugural LectureInaugural talk on the basic sources for looking into your family history. Dealing with parochial registers, census returns, etc.5 pages or more1Donald Whyte 
WilsonInheritances and Family HistoryA short article on the inheritance of a pair of silver sugar tongs which had originally belonged to Walter Laing Wilson and his wife Janet Nichol of Ancrum.less than 1 page78Anne Golden 
WilsonDuns Properties and FamiliesBook review. Author: David McLean. History of 1 further property in Duns. A description of Wellnage, a grand early 19th century house, and 2 families that resided there (the Peats, the original owners, and their successors, the Wilsons). Digital copy available. See also Issue 106 and Issue 107 for other properties.less than 1 page109Ronald Morrison 
WilsonTweedmount House Tweedmount Road MelroseA great deal of research has gone into this article on a house from when the land was bought to when it was last sold.2 pages or more38Valerie Mackay 
WilsonFrom Golden to GoldenAn update on the article in magazine 88 on the Golden Retriever and its connection with the Borders; also information on a book recently publishedless than 1 page92 
WilsonDrumlanrig School - 'The Ragged School'Engaging account of the 150 year history of Drumlanrig School, originally the 'Ragged School' serving an area known as the West End of Hawick.10 pages or more60Marjorie A. Gavin 
WilsonHeatheryettFurther notes on the C.D. containing a transcript of the Monumental Inscriptions in Heatheryett Cemetery and a note of the most common surnames.less than 1 page98 
WilsonWho was Gordon Stewart of Hawick?Intriguing investigation into an adopted great uncle who died in World War I, and turned out to be a blood relative.3 pages or more65Anne Golden 
WilsonGreat Grandfather's ClockAn account by the author of a clock belonging to his great grandfather which he came upon when holidaying in Australia.1 page or more91Bill Stewart 
WilsonThe Early Kyles of Castleton, ScotlandThe researching of the Kyles and their history right through from the 1745 rebellion to living in Kelso in the 21st Century.2 pages or more39John Murray and David Irvine 
WilsonJames Wilson, economist 1805-1860Some notes on the life of James Wilson, noted economist to whom a statue has recently been erected in Hawick1 page or more95Ronald Morrison 
WilsonBroughton Free Church RecordsInformation on the book 'Broughton Free Kirk and Thereabouts 1842-1943' compiled by the Rev David Marshall Forrester in 1943.less than 1 page97 
WilsonA Teri Forever- My Rich Border HeritageNostalgia about Hawick, and the revelation that some of her ancestors came from southern England, she has researched back to 500AD on her direct paternal line and from 1699 on other lines.3 pages or more66Anne Golden 
WilsonMore GladstonesMore history of the Gladstones covers a family from Kirk Yetholm and their emigration to Australia and New Zealand. It lists many descendants from this family.1 page or more37Warren A. Spence 
WiltonThe Parish of LanglandsThe parish of Langlands and the history of old leper hospital at Rutherford. Also the history of Langton that was absorbed into Wilton.3 pages or more35Michael Langlands 
WiltonStirches Brick, Tile and Pottery WorksA history of the Stirches Brick Tile and Pottery Works (est. 1850 by John Scott-Chisholme), when the tweed and hosiery trade took a downturn. A combination of the growth in the woollen trade bringing people from the Midlands and Yorkshire who needed living accommodation, plus the arrival of the railway in 1849 to bring sandstone for building, seemed an idea that could not fail. Clay for bricks found on the Stirches Estate added to the positive outlook, but the death of Chisholm and increasing competition initiated the demise of the factory which closed in 1873. The account includes site maps and reference to many other accounts and articles at the time and since.3 pages or more101J.G.Macdonald 
WiltonMargaret Douglas, an Ordinary Hawick Woman?An account of the life of Margaret Douglas and her family and their lives in late 19th. and early 20th. century Hawick.3 pages or more98Kathryn Holloway 
Wilton ChurchWilliam Elliot, ArchitectThe family history of William Elliot and descriptions of some of the fine house's he built.3 pages or more15Kathleen Stewart 
WindsorWilliam Kerr--Portrait of a Canadian ImmigrantJohn Kerr from Peebles, emigrated to America, fought in the Civil War, was honourably discharged and settled down to a farmer's life.1 page or more12Colin Wood 
WindyknoweGalashiels and some of its familiesTalk given to the society by Mr. Ian Miller, President of the Old Gala Club. Gala indeed goes back along way perhaps even to 7000 B.C. It covers the history up to the 19th Century.3 pages or more31Ian Miller 
WinslowPleasant Sunday Afternoons and the Lad o' PairtsAn account of the activities of the Pleasant Sunday Afternoon Group formed in Hawick in 1932 with details of some of the theatrical performances which they staged.3 pages or more89Anne F Golden 
WinzerFollow the DrumThe author, who has been researching the lives of wives of officers during the Napoleonic Wars, recounts the hardships many of them endured and appeals for further information.1 page or more99David Clammer 
WishawTwo Stories of 19th Century Emigration to Australia and New Zealand - The Haliburtons of SproustonOrigins of the Haliburtons; William who had 12 children and their emigration to New Zealand.less than 1 page12D.N. Haliburton 
Witchcraft17th. Century Borders Witchcraft Trials; the role of reputationA resume by the author of her talk to the Society on witchcraft in the Borders, evidence of witchcraft and sentences and the reasons for its particular prevalence in Scotland.2 pages or more78Mary Craig 
WitchcraftSummary of Talk on WitchcraftSummary of talk by Roy Pugh on Witchcraft in Scotland.2 pages or more97 
WodrowList of covenanters in the Parish of Tweedsmuir in 1682, as compiled by Mr Francis Scott, ministerAn account with list of Covenanters in Tweedsmuir in 1682.3 pages or more94Francis Scott 
WoodIn the hands of the TurkThe story of a collection to pay a ransom of a man who fell into the hands of a Turk. This is as told in the Register of the Privy Council for the year 1677.1 page or more21Jane Gibson 
WoodPleasant Sunday AfternoonsA follow up on the article in the previous magazine on the activities of the Hawick Pleasant Sunday Afternoons Group.1 page or more90 
WoodDonation to Society ArchiveAn acknowledgement of the donation to the Society of the book 'John Wood (blacksmith) - from Scotland to Rawdon N.S. in 1815 and his Descendants'.less than 1 page86 
Wood StreetRobert Mabon Laidlaw. Woodside Nursery 1900-1950 Wood Street, GalashielsA brief account of the development of the Wood Street nursery in Galashiels by Robert Mabon Laidlaw (1868-1950), from Bowhill, and the Laidlaw family in Wood Street in Galashiels. Robert was the grandfather of the author. The nursery land was re-developed to form the new housing development called Woodlea 40 years after Roberts death.3 pages or more108Marjorie McLauchlan 
WoodheadBorder SuffragettesArticle of Border Suffragettes.less than 1 page98Ronald Morrison 
WoodhousleesA Border family and the curious case of Sherlock HolmesAbout the author's ancestor, William Scott, his cattle dealing partnership with George Bell, and his coal-mine at Rowanburn in the 18th century, and Dr Joseph Bell, the inspiration for Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes.3 pages or more60John Webley 
WoodsWoods Ballard - An Illustrated ChronicleReview of a book donated to the Society tracing the history of the family of Woods-Ballard.less than 1 page95Ronald Morrison 
Woods-BallardWoods Ballard - An Illustrated ChronicleReview of a book donated to the Society tracing the history of the family of Woods-Ballard.less than 1 page95Ronald Morrison 
WoolerThe Cheviot MotorcycleA description of the construction of the Cheviot Motorcycle by George Chappell, Bridge Street, Berwick, trained in Wooler.less than 1 page108Martin Shelley 
Wooler CommonBowmakers and Currys in the new worldThe history of the Bowmakers and Currys before and after they emigrated to the New World.1 page or more10Norman Bowmaker 
WordsworthLaidlawstiel, ClovenfordsThis is history bought to life with Walter Scott, William Wordsworth and Prime Minister Gladstone. For anyone interested in Clovenfords you must read this.2 pages or more37Margaret Lawson 
World War 1World War 1 ExhibitionAn account of an exhibition staged by the Society to mark the centenary of the outbreak of World War 1.1 page or more86 
World War 1Band of BrothersAn account of the First World War experiences of the Murdoch family, originally from Perthshire but who settled in Galashiels, their deaths and tragedies and the effect of the families back home.3 pages or more88Trevor Stewart 
World War 1War RecordsUpdate on W.W.1 records being compiled by the Society.less than 1 page96 
World War 1Jimmy Blakemore - A War CasualtyThe story of Lancelot Lionel Blakemore (alias 'Jimmy'), a Londoner who was severely wounded, losing both his legs during the First World War. He was sent to Birgham to recuperate where he met and married Katherine Scott and where he worked as a cobbler for the remainder of his life.2 pages or more90David Quensell 
World War 1WWI CommemorationSome notes on the 100th. Anniversary of the outbreak of World War 1, the Galashiels War Memorial, the sculptor Thomas J Clapperton, Field Marshall Haig, Bemersyde, the Cochrane family and those from Galashiels who lost their lives.1 page or more85 
World War 1Bessie Dora Bowhill, a wartime nurseAn account of the life of Bessie Dora Bowhill born Bunkle and Preston, Berwickshire who became, a nurse and worked in South Africa during the Boer War - her further experience during the First World War working with Dr Elsie Inglis in Serbia.2 pages or more85 
World War 1John Keddie LintonAn enquiry regarding John Keddie Linton killed in action during World War 1.1 page or more86Mrs Dee Brook 
World War 1David Reid Dewar - Another of War's VictimsThe story of David Reid Dewar, originally from Cumnock but who moved to Peebles before enlisting and being severely mentally affected by his experiences in the Great War and of his subsequent life when he was described as 'confused, incoherent and delusional'.2 pages or more89Margaret Ross 
World War 1World War 1 Rugby InternationalistsAn account by the author of how she sought out and visited the memorials to international rugby players who lost their lives in World War 1.2 pages or more88Esher Davies 
World War 1Saving and Sharing Borders Stories of WWIReference to the project by Live Borders Museum and Library Services to commemorate the Borders experience during the Great War.less than 1 page91 
World War 2WW2 AuxiliariesSome notes on the work of the World War 2 Auxiliaries or the British Resistance Army.less than 1 page88 
World War IIWW2 AuxiliariesSome notes on the work of the World War 2 Auxiliaries or the British Resistance Army.less than 1 page88 
WrayA light-hearted tale--EpitaphsWe will never know what is written on our headstone, this article it gives you some ideas.1 page or more31Ian Abernethy 
WrightKings Own Scottish BorderersA list of men who died in the Boer War in outlying places.1 page or more32Helen Reichenbach 
WrightChurch and School Connections in the Borders: 1717-1869 and earlierAccount of various Hoy ancestors, many connected with the Church. A lot of research has gone into this.4 pages or more40Charles Hoy 
WrightJerdan Family HistoryThe family history of the Jerdans, who they married, and where they lived in the Borders.2 pages or more34Fred Kennington 
WrightHawick Baptists in the First World WarReference to a book 'Hawick Baptists in the First World War' by Roger J Owen, donated to the Society.less than 1 page91 
WrightLowland Scots in PrussiaAbsorbing account of Scots mainly in Danzig and Konigsberg from 15th to 17th centuries. A lot of names recorded.5 pages or more45G.M.S.Lauder-Frost 
Wullies BellMemories of AytonMrs Patricia Payne was so interested in the articles on 'The Ayton Bard' that she felt the need to record some of her memories of Ayton before all was forgotten.less than 1 page18Patricia Payne 
WW1Hawick and District and the Great WarReview of a book written by Derek Robertson and published by Hawick Archaeological Society to commemorate the 100th. Anniversary of the signing of the Armistice Agreement ending WW1.less than 1 page99Enid Cruickshank 
WW1Bessie Dora Bowhill, a wartime nurseAn account of the life of Bessie Dora Bowhill born Bunkle and Preston, Berwickshire who became, a nurse and worked in South Africa during the Boer War - her further experience during the First World War working with Dr Elsie Inglis in Serbia.2 pages or more85 
WW1The Berwickshire Leitchs Part 3A continuation of the Parts 1 and 2 of the Berwickshire Leitchs (Issues 105 and 106). Further investigating the possible older sons of James Leitch (1800-1880). Matthew was born in Fogo (b. 1851), moving to Greenlaw and then Clockmill, Duns with his parents, and then to High Street Langton marrying Elizabeth Calder and having 6 children. Later, he and brother David (the pharmacist) inherited the family home in Greenlaw, which they tried to let out. Matthew died in Longformacus, but his sons James and John continued as stone dykers, but James joined the Kings own Scottish Borderers and died in 1915 at Gallipoli. Son John stayed in Longformacus and his sons Matthew and Robert taking part in WW2. The tracing goes on trying to establish the history of Matthews older half brothers. The trail becomes complicated.2 pages or more107Diana Leitch 
WW1Tyson Brothers - the Ultimate SacrificeThe author has traced her husbands back to the Tysons of Selkirk. Bertram Tyson (b1854, Lauder), son of John (1809-1868), a tailor and Euphemia Richardson (1807-1886). Bertram was 1 of 13 children, and married Joan Nichol. They had 9 children; 3 sons were killed in WW1 (John , James Andrew, Bertram). William survived WW1, and his further story and sporting life is described.3 pages or more109Marjorie McLaughlin 
WW1 casualtiesLocal TS Royal Edward KOSB casualtiesA list of KOSB casualties. (Additional names and places - William Hogg - Hawick. Also Dumfries and Galloway names - Archibald Strong - Johnstone, Francis Head Cameron - Whithorn, James Dickson + James Gordon - Kirkbean, James Kirkpatrick - Twynham, John McCaig - Port William, Joseph Hunter McMunnies - Tynwald, Joseph Melvin - Glasserton, Matthew Bryson Richardson - Lochmaben, John Telford + Robert Trodden - Annan.1 page or more101Jared Squirrell 
WW2Border names involved in the Radio Security Service during WW2An investigation into the radio listening activity by amateurs in the Borders before, during and after WW2. 5 were recognised by Bletchley Park for their services, including Mrs Ann Thomson (nee McDonald) who was also recognised by the government in July 2019 before she passed away in 2021. A list of local radio enthusiasts in the Borders between the 1930s and 60s are presented. Photographs included.4 pages or more111Bruce McCartney 
WW2Son of a Reluctant Immigrant - Book reviewReview of a book received by BFHS by Leon Zawadzk, born in Chirnside and son of a Polish soldier who had been captured by the Russians in 1939, but escaped to Britain and stationed in Dundee.less than 1 page101Ronald Morrison 
WW2The Berwickshire Leitchs Part 3A continuation of the Parts 1 and 2 of the Berwickshire Leitchs (Issues 105 and 106). Further investigating the possible older sons of James Leitch (1800-1880). Matthew was born in Fogo (b. 1851), moving to Greenlaw and then Clockmill, Duns with his parents, and then to High Street Langton marrying Elizabeth Calder and having 6 children. Later, he and brother David (the pharmacist) inherited the family home in Greenlaw, which they tried to let out. Matthew died in Longformacus, but his sons James and John continued as stone dykers, but James joined the Kings own Scottish Borderers and died in 1915 at Gallipoli. Son John stayed in Longformacus and his sons Matthew and Robert taking part in WW2. The tracing goes on trying to establish the history of Matthews older half brothers. The trail becomes complicated.2 pages or more107Diana Leitch 
WW2Vice-Admiral Sir Alastair EwingFollowing the appeal for more information on Vice-Admiral Sir Alastair Ewing in Issue 106 (June 2021), the author has updated the story based on additional documents received. Born in West Nisbet 1909 of Ian Alastair Ewing (farmer) and Muriel-Adele Carlyle-Child. Alastair's early years show he was educated at the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, rising steadily through the ranks with his first command in 1940 with further mentions in dispatches in 1941, and service in the Arctic convoys. He married Diane Smeed Archer (1940) and had a son David Alastair (1941). Alastair rose through the ranks in the Admiralty and was knighted in 1959. He retired in 1962 and died May 1997 in Winchester, but was buried at Jedburgh Abbey. The summary includes what happened to his sister Elizabeth Helen, and his parents story, and Muriel his wife. and his family history as far back as the late 1700s.3 pages or more107Ronald Morrison 
WWIWorld War 1 Medical RecordsHow to access information on doctors and other medical staff who served during World War 1 and what information might be available.1 page or more84Peter Munro 
WWIGravestone PhotosA note on a facility provided by the Society to photograph individual gravestones, a report on one such request for a photograph of a stone to the Rev. Gilmour Neil in Drumelzier and a note on his experiences in World War 1 and how he sought to find " a little Parish, a thousand miles from anywhere".1 page or more81Ronald Morrison 
WWIJohn Keddie LintonAn enquiry regarding John Keddie Linton killed in action during World War 1.1 page or more86Mrs Dee Brook 
WWISaving and Sharing Borders Stories of WWIReference to the project by Live Borders Museum and Library Services to commemorate the Borders experience during the Great War.less than 1 page91 
WWIWWI CommemorationSome notes on the 100th. Anniversary of the outbreak of World War 1, the Galashiels War Memorial, the sculptor Thomas J Clapperton, Field Marshall Haig, Bemersyde, the Cochrane family and those from Galashiels who lost their lives.1 page or more85 
WWIGranddad's MedalsA description of the campaign medals awarded to servicemen and women in WWI. The medal records are often the only record of a forebears service in the army during that conflict.1 page or more72David Rudram 
WWIBand of BrothersAn account of the First World War experiences of the Murdoch family, originally from Perthshire but who settled in Galashiels, their deaths and tragedies and the effect of the families back home.3 pages or more88Trevor Stewart 
WWIJimmy Blakemore - A War CasualtyThe story of Lancelot Lionel Blakemore (alias 'Jimmy'), a Londoner who was severely wounded, losing both his legs during the First World War. He was sent to Birgham to recuperate where he met and married Katherine Scott and where he worked as a cobbler for the remainder of his life.2 pages or more90David Quensell 
WWIWorld War 1 ExhibitionAn account of an exhibition staged by the Society to mark the centenary of the outbreak of World War 1.1 page or more86 
WWIDavid Reid Dewar - Another of War's VictimsThe story of David Reid Dewar, originally from Cumnock but who moved to Peebles before enlisting and being severely mentally affected by his experiences in the Great War and of his subsequent life when he was described as 'confused, incoherent and delusional'.2 pages or more89Margaret Ross 
WWIIFloors Castle HospitalNote on inventory lists and photographs which have come to light dating from the Second World War and an appeal for more information.less than 1 page79 
WyndhamA Borders Man in the American Civil WarA research for Borderers who fought in the American Civil War with particular reference to Thomas Affleck born in Galashiels.3 pages or more94Michael Hammerson 
YairTwo Sutherland FactorsTwo brothers from Yair who were factors for Sutherland. It also covers the Highland Clearances right up to his death.3 pages or more9Jane Gibson 
Yarra DoonSister Elizabeth TullySome notes on the book, 'A Nurse at the Front' being effectively the transcript of a Diary kept by a WW1 nurse, Sister Edith Appleton.less than 1 page97 
YarrowWilliam Welsh - The Dowie Dens o' YarrowSome notes on William Welsh author of a book of poetry in 1838 and on the origins of the Ballad 'The Dowie Dens of Yarrow'.1 page or more81Ronald Morrison 
YarrowWhy couldn’t he have been called Ebenezer ?Article examining which John Little is the author's ancestor.4 pages or more42Jessie Hislop 
YarrowKnow your Parish: YarrowA journey down through the Yarrow valley from top to bottom1 page or more32Audrey Mitchell 
YarrowAn Elephantine trip to St Mary's LochGeorge Reavly in his history of Galashiels notes that fifty years ago not a gig could be got to hire. One of the largest trips that ever left Galashiels propelled by horse power. On the trip to St Marys Loch.2 pages or more22K. McRae 
YarrowA Canadian ConnectionCopies of letters sent from Canada in 1864 - they make very interesting reading.2 pages or more25Jenifer Payne 
YarrowThe mole catchers of LilliesleafThe story of a mole and rabbit catcher in the Lilliesleaf area.1 page or more18Mrs S.J. Hodgkinson 
YarrowA History of the BrydonsFor some hundreds of years there has been Brydons in the Borders. From Gilston, Broadmeadows, and overseas.2 pages or more7Mrs Joan Scott Stewart 
YarrowDalgleishs and Stoddarts of YarrowDescription of George McLauchlan's family from his paternal great grandparents Robert Dalgleish and Margaret Elliot from Yarrow, and Robert's step-family John Stoddart. The Dalgleish family were tenants at Fastheugh for over 100 years, and Robert's parents (Robert and Martha Muir were from Anaston. Martha married 3 times - Robert, John Stoddart (Williamhope) and Robert Curror (Hartwoodburn). Margaret Elliot was a direct descendant of Martin Elliot of Braidley. John and Martha had 3 children; John later married Helen Veitch (Innerleithen) and had 9 children.2 pages or more103Marjorie McLauchlan 
YatesAutobiography of John Younger, shoemaker and poetPublished in 1881, an account of the life of John Younger, 1785-1860 of Longnewton and St Boswells.3 pages or more98Mike Chandler 
Y-DNADNA Testing for Genealogists - A PrimerA description of the use of DNA testing and the strengths of the use of the Autosomal test to extend knowledge to 4th cousins registered in the system. Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) testing is briefly described, plus Y-DNA. The author has used these tests to successfully trace the birth of his great great grandparents, and uncovered links to 4 different family lines.3 pages or more103George Ferguson 
Yellow RetrieverFrom Yellow to Golden, the stately history of the Golden Retriever'An account of the history of the Golden Retriever and its Borders' connection.less than 1 page88 
Yellow RetrieverThe Yellow RetrieverNote on a book on the dog, the Yellow Retriever, a breed of dog known today as The Golden Retriever.less than 1 page82 
YetholmThe Gladstones: A studyThis is a brief outline of the Gladstone family here in the Borders and as far away as Edinburgh, and Norwich.3 pages or more35G.M.S. Lauder-Frost 
YetholmReminiscences of Childhood by a Matron of 78Narrative written by the author's great grandfather's sister about their emigration from Scotland to New York in 1829. Continued in issue 42.5 pages or more41Jim Wilson 
YetholmRev. John Baird, 1799-1861 - Friend of the GypsiesJohn Baird was Minister at Kirk Yetholm. He was responsible for the new bridge , rebuilding the Kirk and School. He also educated the Gypsies and brought them into the community. was a founder member of the Berwickshire Naturalists Club.4 pages or more26Donald Whyte 
YetholmThe Flowers of the ForestBorders who fell at Flodden A list of nobility who fell in the battle The rank and file fell with no records.2 pages or more26Andrew Cockburn 
YetholmThompson Square Windsor N.S.W. - a memorial to two ScotsmanA report on the campaign to save an historic town square named after James Thompson, born Yetholm, convict, emancipist and philanthropist.2 pages or more89Nina Butler 
YetholmAndrew Thompson (Convict, Emancipist and Philanthropist)Some notes on the life of Yetholm born Andrew Thompson transported to Australia for petty theft but who went on to become a successful entrepreneur, philanthropist and one of the most influential men in the Colony. How a town square created by him and now the oldest surviving in Australia is under threat and of attempts to try to preserve this.2 pages or more81Ronald Morrison 
YetholmSociety LibraryRecent additions to the Society Library.less than 1 page98 
YetholmA Tale of Two SistersA Wanless family’s emigration from Yetholm to Canada.3 pages or more49Gordon Roy Fairbairn 
YetholmYetholm, Past and PresentReview of a guide book published by Yetholm History Society.less than 1 page96Ronald Morrison 
YetholmJerdan Family HistoryThe family history of the Jerdans, who they married, and where they lived in the Borders.2 pages or more34Fred Kennington 
YetholmThe Kirk Yetholm GypsiesIf you are connected to Yetholm, this is a must for you, it covers the gypsies from Persia right through to being settled in Kirk Yetholm. It is in two parts: issue 31 and 32.4 pages or more31A. V. Tokley 
YetholmThe Bennets of GrubetAn old Roxburghshire family associated with Kirk Yetholm and the Gypsies and their descendants.3 pages or more29Donald Whyte 
YoolThe Yule Family of the BordersReport on the donation of two large volumes by Estalla Yule Pryor relating to the Yule families in the Borders.less than 1 page96 
YoollThe Yule Family of the BordersReport on the donation of two large volumes by Estalla Yule Pryor relating to the Yule families in the Borders.less than 1 page96 
YorkieYorkie, the Gentle ShepherdNote about a tramp, known as Yorkie, as well as his picture on the cover.less than 1 page52Carol Trotter 
YoungNorth Dumfries, OntarioNorth Dumfries, Ontario - how John Clark set up and built a settlement.1 page or more31Mr G. Clark 
YoungPresbyterian Migration into NorthumberlandThis is a list of names from the Communion Rolls of some Presbyterian churches in Northumberland. This is in more than one Magazine.2 pages or more19Don Mason 
YoungThe Kirk Yetholm GypsiesIf you are connected to Yetholm, this is a must for you, it covers the gypsies from Persia right through to being settled in Kirk Yetholm. It is in two parts: issue 31 and 32.4 pages or more31A. V. Tokley 
YoungBorder Treaties of AssuranceText from the Hamilton papers on the Treaties signed by the Border Barons with the English in 1544 . Followed by a list of the Border Clans in 1597 in the East March.5 pages or more1W.H. Oliver 
YoungYoung Family WebsiteMention of the launch of the 'Young Family website'.less than 1 page96 
YoungWilliam Wye SmithAn account of the life of the poet, author, teacher, publisher and minister, William Wye Smith, born Jedburgh in 1815.1 page or more96Peter Munro 
YoungYetholm GypsiesIf you are connected to Yetholm, this is a must for you, it covers the gypsies from Persia right through to being settled in Kirk Yetholm. It is in two parts: issue 31 and 32.5 pages or more32A. V. Tokley 
YoungReminiscences of Childhood by a Matron of 78Narrative written by the author's great grandfather's sister about their emigration from Scotland to New York in 1829. Continued in issue 42.5 pages or more41Jim Wilson 
YoungDrumlanrig School - 'The Ragged School'Engaging account of the 150 year history of Drumlanrig School, originally the 'Ragged School' serving an area known as the West End of Hawick.10 pages or more60Marjorie A. Gavin 
YoungThe Muster-Roll of the Jedburgh Company of Volunteers of 1804List of men from Sergeants, Corporals, and Privates, it also gives you their trade at the time. Total of men 108.2 pages or more3Sandra Duncan 
YoungA Tale of Two Brothers and a Photographic PuzzleA tale of and contrast between two brothers Robert (later Sir Robert) and William Laidlaw born in Bonchester Bridge; Sir Robert who set up a chain of multiples in India , known as 'The Selfridges of the East' and who became a Member of Parliament and William who ran a grocery shop in Canada.3 pages or more88Ben Haslam 
YoungerAutobiography of John Younger, shoemaker and poetPublished in 1881, an account of the life of John Younger, 1785-1860 of Longnewton and St Boswells.3 pages or more98Mike Chandler 
YoungerA Border Lady of the Old SchoolInterview with Mrs Jane Henderson Thomson Bell aged 83 in 1910 about her life. Written in Scots.4 pages or more20 
YoungerMore GladstonesMore history of the Gladstones covers a family from Kirk Yetholm and their emigration to Australia and New Zealand. It lists many descendants from this family.1 page or more37Warren A. Spence 
YpresA Creditable Soldier - Arthur James (Dick) KenningtonAn account of the life and military career of Arthur James (Dick) Kennington (1870 to 1945).5 pages or more99Fred Kennington 
Ypres100 year Belgian connection to the BordersThe story of a Belgian lady who every evening attended the memorial ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres and her Borders connection.2 pages or more87Esther Davies 
YuillThe Yule Family of the BordersReport on the donation of two large volumes by Estalla Yule Pryor relating to the Yule families in the Borders.less than 1 page96 
YuleThe Yule Family of the BordersReport on the donation of two large volumes by Estalla Yule Pryor relating to the Yule families in the Borders.less than 1 page96 
ZuillThe Yule Family of the BordersReport on the donation of two large volumes by Estalla Yule Pryor relating to the Yule families in the Borders.less than 1 page96