Hi,
I have a Janet Murdoch on my tree and I believe she may be the Janet Campbell who married Hugh Murdoch in your note. If so she had children who included Alexander and Mary. Mary is my ancestor born 1847, married Alexander McClelland 1866 and died around 1928 in Glasgow.
Can you confirm or refute my links?
Mike

I noticed you have a Caldwell listed that you were researching. My Family lists a Quinten Caldwel married to Mary O'Hara, one Daughter Annie b.1896? d.Jan 9 1943, Annie married William Robertson (d. Jan 1 1936). They were in the Maybole/Ayr area of Ayshire that I know of. Have you come across any of these names in your research?
Anything you could offer would be appreciated.
Juliee Hanlon

I saw your question on the message board and thought I would reply, My grandmother was born Hannah Murdoch to Annie Rowan and William Murdoch of Bello Mill, Lugar, Cumnock. In the 1901 census she is listed as being seven years old, Sometime after 1901 this section of the Murdoch family moved to Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire, to work in the newly opened coalfield.
There is a connection with William Murdoch of coal gas inventor, but of as yet not got very far with my search, hope you may be able to help

The earliest Murdoch I have on my tree is:
William Murdoch (poss.)1764 to 8 July 1835 wright of Auchinleck (married Janet Johnston)
his son:
Robert Murdoch 17 Nov. 1805 to < 1879 Master wright - Auchinleck (m. Helen Murray 1836)
and his grand-children:
William Murdoch 1837 to ??
Janet Murdoch 1839 to ??
Thomas Murdoch 1843 to 16 Oct. 1932 (m. Sarah Jane Munn)
Elisabeth Murdoch c. 1846 - d. 1881-87 Domestic Servant (my great-grandma) - m. George Macmillan (bookseller of Cumnock) 1879
Agnes Murdoch 1848 to ??
David Murdoch 1851 to ??

There are dozens of Murdochs in Ayrshire, all with some sort of mechanical bent (eg wrights, smiths). One family myth connected my Murdoch branch to William Murdoch, inventor of gas lighting (and a lot more), but I have done enough research to know my branch is not directly descended. William Murdoch (who was born in 1754 at Bello Mill, Auchinleck) was the son of John Murdoch (wright) and Anna Bruce. He left Scotland around 1780 and from then on all his descendants were born in England.

My branch are descended from John Murdoch and Margaret Pollock, and ended up as blacksmiths in Crosshouse (parish of Kilmaurs) from around 1810 onwards - they may have come from Sorn. I've been unable to find out who this John Murdoch's parents were - he died before 1855. The names Thomas, John, Hugh and David crop up (but then they weren't exactly uncommon names). Any connection?

Two additional children of Robert MURDOCH & Helen MURRAY are
Janet Johnstone MURDOCH Born 19 May 1853, Auchinleck
Ann Sampson MURDOCH Born 14 Jan 1859 Auchinleck

Alastair
Descended from David MURDOCH (died 1829), horsedealer & Elizabeth CAMPBELL (died 1811) in Dalsalloch, Auchinleck

Sorry, Moira, wrong Janet in reply to Pam Broughman [Pam is my nephew's wife and a good researcher] Our Janet campbell married Hugh Murdoch Dec 24, 1846 in Gatehead,Kilmaurs, Ayrshire, Scotland. I have their marriage certificate.
Hugh and Janet's children were John J, Mary, David and Annie

Hugh's father was Adam b May 13, 1804 in Lochhill, Mauchline, Ayr, Scotland
Are you interested in this family and ancestors? Keith

Hi Keith,
My own research has moved on, I know now that my Janet was Janet McAlpine, and she married Mungo Murdoch.
I dont think I have links to your Janet and Hugh any longer!
Thanks anyhow.
One learns how to do this as you go along!
Moira

I trace my MURDOCH family to Lochhill, Mauchline c 1753, starting with William b. Feb 8, 1753 in Mauchline. He married Marran Paterson of Sorn Nov 28, 1777. Children: Adam, Margaret,Jean,Marran,James, William, Francis and Helen, all born at Lochhill.
Any connection or interest?

Hi elenor,
I have proved a link to William's brother Robert. I dont understand why Robert did not inherit the mill and I have been wondering who did! Sounds like you and/ your tree will provide the answer!
Can we chat off board too?
Moira