Falconer - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Falconer family, Auldearn

jacsta73 — 2012-05-21 09:03:48Z

Hi, just wondering if you have any further information regarding Ann Falconer, as I have that name in my tree also. I can't find any information on her anywhere. Thanks.

John and Mary Falconer

nicaliss1 — 2012-04-26 10:08:35Z

Looking for ancestors/relatives of John Crawford Falconer and Mary Parke Falconer who went to South Africa in 1800's or early 1900's and had sons Ron and Ian Falconer

Re: Falconer name in Auldearn

ali_matheson1 — 2012-04-12 14:30:19Z

My grandfather James John Mackintosh was farming at Garlick Hill in 1916 when my mother Jeannie Christnet was born.
She also had an older sister Irene (now deceased).
My Grandmother Margaret was a Davidson and I think was still alive in 1955.
Not sure when my grandfather died but it was before 1943.

Re: Re : Falconer - Ballymoney N. Ireland & Kincardine Scotland

colleensresearch — 2012-01-30 22:32:23Z

Jim, I am pleased to hear from you. I live in Whitby so we're neighbours. I am not a Falconer but some near Ballymoney married blood relatives of mine. Please e-mail me at colleensresearch@rogers.com. Thank you.

Colleen

Re: Re : Falconer - Ballymoney N. Ireland & Kincardine Scotland

jefalconer — 2012-01-30 20:52:01Z

Colleen,

Only just seeing this thread, I replied to Glen's original post. He and I are clearly part of the same tree, Falconers from Co. Antrim who trace back to a common Scottish immigrant.

My tree is pretty basic but I'd be happy to share it. Likewise if you can fill in any gaps for me it would be great.

Rgds,
Jim Falconer
Toronto

Re: Re : Falconer - Ballymoney N. Ireland & Kincardine Scotland

jefalconer — 2012-01-30 20:46:16Z

Hi Glen,

I have the same James Faulkner and Lily Anne Grey in my ancestry. The dates match. I would be happy to share what I have, even though it is not very extensive.

Rgds,
Jim Falconer
Toronto

Falconers from Edinburgh

sounds53 — 2012-01-29 22:43:07Z

I am searching for information about Falconers from Scotland. Would love to hear from anyone with information about the following families. email mcgovern@paradise.net.nz
-Thomas Falconer married Mary Edgar about 1841 Thomas's mother was Mary. They married in Corieff

- Their son was William and maybe a daughter Annie and and maybe others.
- William married Mary Porter about 1885 in Edinburgh they had 4 children that I know of Thomas Mary Annie and Isabella.
- Mary Porter's parents were Andrew and Mary Porter
I would love to hear from any of Thomas's family (sone of William & Mary.
Thanks.

Re: Falconer - Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia

colleensresearch — 2011-11-14 10:55:59Z

These Falconers were from Craigs, Finvoy Parish, near Ballymoney, Co. Antrim, N. Ireland. I am researching them and have information. Please e-mail me at
colleensresearch@rogers.com

Re: Re : Falconer - Ballymoney N. Ireland & Kincardine Scotland

colleensresearch — 2011-10-31 11:22:43Z

Glen: I also have been researching Falconers of Ballymoney, Co. Antrim, N. Ireland.
Colleen

Captain Thomas Falconer British soldier in the French and Indian war

robertraymond1 — 2011-10-20 17:43:39Z

I'm looking for any information on Captain Thomas Falconer, his wife, his children, his parents, where he came from and where he landed in New England. Although his name comes up in many historical documents little is known of Captain Falconer who participated in the battles of Fort Tyconderoga in 1758, Fort Niagara in 1759 and Montreal in 1760. He resided in Montreal after the war and he became president of the St John River Society which administered some 400,000 acres of land on the St John River in New Brunswick. He and an associate were granted some 20,000 acres on the St John River.

If anyone has information on his Falconer line it would be much appreciated.

Thank you ,
Robert Raymond
Val David, Qc

Re: Alexander Falconer passenger of the ship Hector

ldoty150 — 2011-09-25 11:08:34Z

Hi. My Falconer was Alexander and was a partner of James Hodges in Hodges Brothers merchantile in Maryland. Hodges, himself, was Mayor of Baltimore in 1825. This Alexander Falconer was son-in-law of Hodges.. I'm also looking for history on this man's life. thanks for your search..

Re: Re : Looking for Information on Ivan James or Ivan Samuel Falconer

jeffandbobbe — 2011-09-06 12:51:00Z

Margie,

My name is Ivan Jeffrey Falconer, son of Ivan Seth Falconer, grandson of Ivan James Falconer, great grandson of Ivan Samuel Falconer. Once my family tree gets to Ivan Samuel things get a little fuzzy.

Any information you could provide on his parents would be greatly appreciated.

Jeff

Re: Alexander Falconer passenger of the ship Hector

jhfalcon1 — 2011-07-16 20:18:03Z

According to "The History of Eureka and Ferrona" by Edwin Bliss, there is a Robert Falconer who is the son of Farquhar Falconer and born Aug 14, 1814. Farquhar was a neighbor and perhaps a brother of Alexander Falconer of the Hector. My records show that Robert was married to a Margaret MacDonald but have not found the basis for that claim. Robert shows up in the 1881 census, born 1814, age 67, married to a Margaret, born 1814, age 67. A daughter or perhaps granddaughter, Catherin, age 19 was living with them.

Re: Alexander Falconer passenger of the ship Hector

hello6336 — 2011-07-16 19:23:24Z

I suspect the Alex Falconer that is on the Hector passenger list is a decendent of mine.

I have a Robert Falconer from Hopewell, NS b. 1812 He married a Margaret (MacDonald?) Together, they had a son named Alexander Duncan Falconer..

I'm just looking for more info on Robert Falconer or the Alex Falconer from the Hector.. How would I figure out who Alex Falconer's children were?

Any assistance would be really appreciated!

Mary Falconer

carolbrant22 — 2011-07-10 13:55:59Z

Looking further into Mary Falconer born in 1884, possibly born in either Essex or kent counties in Ontario. Dtr of William Falconer and Phoebe Lane. Mary was living in Wallaceburg as a single woman with her mother in 1925. Don't know what happened to her after her mothers death. She is not noted in her brothers obit in 1939.

Re: Alexander Falconer passenger of the ship Hector

jhfalcon1 — 2011-04-14 16:04:32Z

Hi Anne:

My research is based on birth and marriage records that trace my ancestry back as follows:

John Howard and Marie Falconer (father, Born 1911)
Hugh Alexander and Isabel Falconer grandfather, 1879)
Hugh Alexander and Margaret Falconer (GGrandfather, about 1827)
John and Isabella Falconer (GGGrandfather, about 1796, buried in the Riverton cemetery near Eureka, NS)
Alexander and Margaret Falconer? Not sure but the land tract record seems to indicate yes.

Re: Alexander Falconer passenger of the ship Hector

anneewest — 2011-04-14 04:37:01Z

Where did you get with your research? I am a descendent of Alex Falconer, family from Eureka, NS. John Falconer lived nearby late 1800's.

Falconer - Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia

shaunafalconer — 2011-04-03 08:31:04Z

My husband Stephen's father was Alan Clarence Falconer and his grandmother lived in Toowoomba and he knows nothing of his family history is there anyone who can help?

Re: Cemetery in Auldearn, Nairnshire, Scotland?

mitchell1961_1 — 2011-02-25 20:55:32Z

born in Auldearn 1941, maiden name MacDougall. Only one cemetery in Auldearn. oldest part is in ruins of old church walls in auldearn. This is attached to current building of church. Good luck in your search./

Re: Falconers emigrating to Argentina from Scotland

ArthurKING618 — 2011-02-03 01:07:24Z

Alexander Falconer and John Falconer migrated to Argentina from Scotland sometime between 1900 and 1910.

Alexander was born in 1876 in Inveravon, Banff, Scotland.
John was born in 1878 in Inveravon, Banff, Scotland.

In 1881 they lived with their parents, John Falconer, and Margaret McKenzie at Downan, Inveravon, Banff, Scotland.

Their brother, Robert Forbes Falconer, migrated to Australia in 1911. My wife is his grandaughter.

If you are a descendant of either of these brothers, please contact me at the above address. The Australian Falconers would appreciate hearing from you.

Re: John Falkconer/ Falconer

0400772 — 2011-01-16 14:34:07Z

Good morning gentleman

I do apologise for my late replies but there are alot of things happening right now in my life, however i am VERY keen to establish a link.

John in regards to your talk to Captain Kidd the pirate, i was also told this by father who was told this from his grandfather, who happened to actually do our tree (however sadly all information was lost in a fire, in those days they didnt have computers to back things up!).

I would bevery keen to speak to you both and see if we can find a link between our trees, and would certainly love to exchange any information!

Many thnkas

Lyndsay

Re: John Falkconer/ Falconer

JOHNFALCONER157 — 2011-01-15 19:14:34Z

Hi Bruce

Some information on Walter (1809)

Walter Falconer (Great-Great-Great Grandfather) (1809-1892)

Walter Falconer was born in 1809, the son of Janet Gibson and Walter Falconer. The Old Parish Record of his birth and baptism states: "Walter Falconer in Colintoun [Edinburgh] and Janet Gibson had a son named Walter, born in fornication on the seventh of September 1809, and baptised the 29th of October. Witnesses James Waugh and William Chats. [1]"

It is possible that the Colinton Kirk Sessions [2] would have also recorded more details of this immoral relationship as Church leaders’ typically admonished and fined people for fornication in the early nineteenth century. But it seems that there are gaps in the Minute Book of the Colinton Sessions from 1804-1820, and the time of Walter’s birth. It is also uncertain if Walter’s parents actually married in Scotland, as no marriage entry seems to exist in the Old Parish Registers either. Typically though, in cases of illegitimacy where the child took the father’s surname at Baptism and continued to use that surname in later life (as Walter certainly did), marriage had normally followed the birth being registered. One wonders if any public acts of penance were performed by Walter and Janet though for the act of fornication, as this was typically the outcome of such an event (along with a financial punishment imposed by the Church Elders.)

In 1832, Walter Falconer married Hannah Stevens (also known as Stephen(s)) in Edinburgh. The Old Parish Records outline: "Walter Falconer, Baker, Darlings Buildings, Stockbridge, and Hannah Steven's (residing) in No 20 St. Andrews Square in the Parish of St. Andrews, Edinburgh, daughter of the late John Stevens, gentleman's Servant in Montrose, gave up their names for the Proclamation of Banns Matrimonal. [3]" The proclamation further states that the marriage was "contracted, owing to the parties having returned with their certificate signed by the Elder of the District." Walter and Hannah, also known as Ann(e), were married on the 6th of July 1832, in the Parish of St. Cuthbert’s in Edinburgh.

By 1841, census records show that Walter and his family were living in Montrose in the County of Angus at that time [4] . Most likely, this was because his wife, Ann, was born in that area. Ann had been born in Montrose to John Steven and Isobell Burnett as the Parish of that area recorded in 1807: “John Steven and Isobell Burnett his spouse, had a lawful daughter, born 28th July 1807, baptised named Ann.” The Falconer family were certainly living in Montrose from 1836 onwards however, as their five children at the time of the census had all been born in that Parish, save one. Apart from Jessie (1833), who was born in St Cuthbert’s Parish in Edinburgh, Jane [5] (1836), Walter [6] (1837), John [7] (1839) and George Muirhead Falconer [8] (1840) were all born in Montrose between 1836 and 1840. The 1841 census does not record John as living with the family however, as he died as a baby in 1840 of croup. [9]

The Census of 1841 also states that the Falconer family were living on the High Street in the town of Montrose. It is not absolutely clear what number of house they were living at on the High Street though. It seems however, that Walter was still working as a baker while living in Montrose. He was additionally living next door to other baker men who also lived on High Street in Montrose, most notably: John Paton (20), Robert Stephen (20), (possibly a relation of his wife?), James Kidd (30), and Maurice Neilson (21).

By 1851, Walter had moved across Angus. [10] He was living in the parish of Dundee, while continuing to work as a baker at the time of the census of that year. The family at that time were living at 85 Murraygate in the town centre of Dundee. Four more children had been born since the last census: Isabella [11] (1842), William [12] (1844), James [13] (1846), and Duncan Stewart Falconer [14] (1849) had all been born since 1841. Duncan was born in Dundee, while the other children were born in Montrose. It is likely then that Walter and the family had stayed in Montrose for the best part of 10 years and had moved to Dundee sometime between 1846 and 1849.

Walter employed four other men while living and working in Dundee. Two other bakers, one called James Flemming (23) from Greenock, the other called William Hewit (30) from Dundee, were working for Walter in the Murraygate. Two apprentices were also being trained at the same time according to the 1851 census. John Davidson (15) from Dundee, and Alex Rhynd (16) from Stanley in Perthshire, were learning the baking trade from Walter, who was eventually to become a Master Baker.

By 1861, Walter had returned to Edinburgh [15] . He was living at number 43 Candlemaker Row (East Side) at the time of the Census that year. The family of nine were staying in a house with three windowed rooms in the Parish of Old Greyfriars. Walter’s first wife Ann, also known as Hannah, died in 1860 on July 15th [16] , and he had remarried, to a lady called Isabella Sinclair in the same year. [17] Hannah or Ann was buried in the Newington Burial ground near the Dalkeith Road and the present University Halls of Residence.

The 1860 marriage certificate to his second wife Isabella, confirms that Walter’s parents were indeed Walter Falconer and Janet Gibson which corroborates the Parish birth and baptism account above. Isabella, a fisherman’s daughter, also living on Candlemaker Row, was 17 years Walter’s junior at the time of the marriage. Walter and Isabella were married at 43 Candlemaker Row on November 29th 1860. Isabella was originally from Pultney, Wick, in Caithness.

Walter’s children were well on the road to adulthood when the family were living at 43 Candlemaker Row in Edinburgh. His eldest son Walter was 24 in 1861, and he was also working as a baker according to the census records. Similarly, George Muirhead Falconer (my great-great-grandfather), was working as a baker in 1861, aged 20. Daughter Isabella was working as a barmaid, son William was working as a warehouse boy, son James was working as a message boy, while Walter’s youngest son, Duncan Stewart, was still at school. There is no mention of Walter’s daughter Jane in the 1861 Edinburgh Census, who had married James Flemming (one of Walter's apprentices in Dundee), and had moved to Glasgow. Daughter Jessie is absent from the Edinburgh records too, although she would have been nearly 30 years of age at this time. Jessie married David Rioch in 1858 who was a shipmaster from Montrose; she was still living that area with her husband David and her daughter Georgina in 1861.

By 1871 [18] , Walter had moved to Kincardineshire. He was living at Bank Street in the town of Tulliallan with his second wife Isabella, and his son John, aged two. Walter and Isabella had two years previous had a son called John Falconer on the 5th of January in 1869 when Walter was 59. John had been born at 605 Heriot Mount in district of Newington in Edinburgh. In 1871, Walter and Isabella’s second son was also born on the 21st of June in Tulliallan, named David. Walter was 61 when David was born.

The 1881 census records Walter as a widow for the second time [19] . His second wife Isabella died on the 3rd of June in 1877 at 4 Union Court in Edinburgh from heart disease and bronchitis. [20] Walter registered the death, and could sign his name. Two years prior to his wife dying, his eldest son Walter had also died in the district of the Cannongate in Edinburgh. Walter (Junior) died of chronic bronchitis and emphysema at the Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh [21] . He had never married, and died at the age of 38 in 1875. It seems therefore that Walter (Senior) was living with his two youngest sons John and David in Edinburgh in the District of St Cuthbert’s at 12 Beaumont Place in 1881.

Ten years later, the census records show that Walter was living with his daughter, Isabella Dall at Newhaven Road in Leith, Edinburgh. [22] It seems that Isabella had also been widowed by 1891. Both Walter and his daughter Isabella were living in a house with 4 rooms, shared with Isabella’s four children, John, Isabella, Jane and, Walter Dall.

Walter Falconer died a year later in 1892 in the district of South Leith, Edinburgh, at the age of 82. [23] He died of senile difficulty at 1 Elisafield in Bonnington. His death certificate records him as being the widow of Ann Stephen, his first wife. It is interesting that Walter’s second wife, Isabella Sinclair, was not even stated on his death certificate as was traditionally the case. This may be due (in part) to the death being registered by George Muirhead Falconer, who was Walter’s second son to his first wife, Hannah (Anne). It may have been an issue of family loyalty, or perhaps simply an error of omission.

Strangely, there are a few further inconsistencies with documentary evidence surrounding Walter’s death. Walter’s father is recorded on his death certificate as being John Falconer (a Seamaster of the Merchant Service), while his mother is recorded as Janet Gibson. This is an inconsistency of evidence, and it seems to contradict both Walter’s Baptism and second marriage records). Both these other records suggest that Walter’s father was named Walter Falconer, and not John. The likelihood of the former being true is strengthened due to the fact that the information on the marriage document was signed by Walter himself, and so one must conclude that Walter’s father was almost certainly Walter Falconer senior. Walter’s marriage certificate (more likely again to be accurate and relevant) also suggests that Walter’s father Walter was a ploughman.

It is highly probable that Walter’s death certificate is inaccurate in both the name and the occupation of his father then. This may be explained by the fact that the death was registered by George Muirhead Falconer, Walter’s son. Most children did not know their grandparents (or what they did for a living) due to life expectancy being poor in those days’ [24] . It is interesting though that the occupation of Walter's father is ‘erroneously’ recorded a Sea Master, and it may suggest the occupation of another relative called John or grandfather or even great grandfather. Nonetheless, at the very least, it certainly implies a connection with the family to seafaring and shipping. The connection to a grandfather sailor may be strengthened due to the fact that Walter Jnr was illegitimate, and in those cases may have indeed been brought-up by his grandparents instead of his biological parents.

The death of Walter was recorded in South Leith Parish Church on the 28th January 1892. He was not buried in the grounds of the Gothic Leith Parish church however; rather Walter was buried at Rosebank Cemetery in Leith (which was closer to where he lived in Elisafield, and also previously in New Haven Road.) The Internment record of Walter’s death (obtained from Mortonhall Cemetery Bereavement Services in Edinburgh in 2009), throws up a bit of a further mystery however. [25]

The Internment record shows Walter's name as being Alexander Falconer. The address noted on the Internment Manuscript is 1 Elisafield in Leith though, which matches the undisputed death certificate details from South Leith Parish for Walter. Indeed the age reference of Walter is also identical when comparing the Internment Transcript to the Death Certificate - that of 82 years old. The date of death and burial is only a few days' apart too – 31st January 1892 on the internment, and 28th January on the death certificate. It is highly possible that Walter Falconer did indeed have two forenames then. It seems that this is indeed the correct Internment record for his death in 1892 and that it is ‘consistent’ with the Statutory Death Record. Walter may have been known by more than one name throughout his life - which was not an uncommon practice in nineteenth-century Edinburgh.

Walter or Alexander's grave is unmarked in the Rosebank Cemetery, a burial place renowned for being the last resting place of many Leith merchants and Ship Masters. [26] No headstone exists for the grave. The burial site is located in section CW 124 P 7 in the cemetery grounds though. [27] The marked and memorial stones to either side of Walter's grave are: CW 118 - Jessie Porter, and CW 125 - Margaret Crawford. The lack of a headstone is slightly curious, as Walter had worked as a baker for almost all of his adult life, and at one stage was employing other bakers in his service. One wonders what may have happened if he was unable to afford a headstone at the time of his passing.

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[1] O.P.R Births 677/ 0020 0316; GROS 677/2*FR520
[2] Colinton Kirk Sessions, Edinburgh; CH 2/123/4 (a or b) in The National Archives of Scotland. Digitised Catalogue.[3] O.P.R. Marriages 685/001 0640 0343 Edinburgh
[4] Census 1841 312/00 004/00 009
[5] OPR Birth 312/ 0100 0327
[6] OPR Birth 312/ 0100 0352
[7] OPR Birth 312/ 0100 0393
[8] OPR Birth 312/ 0100 0424
[9] OPR Death 312/00 0182
[10] Census 1851 282/00 015/00 009
[11] OPR Birth 312/ 0100 0476
[12] OPR Birth 312/ 0100 0502
[13] OPR Birth 312/ 0100 0529
[14] OPR Birth 282/ 0190 0376
[15] Census 1861 685/04 040/04 003
[16] (Statutory Deaths 685/04 0394)
[17] (Statutory Marriages 685/04 0308)
[18] Census 1871 397/00 002/00 016
[19] Census 1881; Latter Day Saints Library.
[20] Death Cert 685/05 0423
[21] Statutory Deaths 685/03 0199
[22] Census 1891 692/02 025/02 058
[23] Statutory Deaths 692/02 0090
[24] Brian Thomson (phd), Genealogist, Scots Genealogy.com
[25] See 3 Internment images produced by Jamie Reece, Bereavement Office, Mortonhall Cemetery, Edinburgh Deaths 685/03 0199 [25] Census 1891 692/02 025/02 058 [25] Statutory Deaths 692/02 0090 [25] See 3 Internment images produced by Jamie Reece, Bereavement Officer, Mortonhall Cemetery, Edinburgh, 2009. See also associated email correspondence.
[26] Information from John Arthur, Leith Historian, and Church Historian of Leith Parish Church; email correspondence.
[27] Refer to Rosebank Graveyard Plan

Re: John Falkconer/ Falconer

JOHNFALCONER157 — 2011-01-15 19:04:25Z

sorry, meant to say walter's g/parents, robert and liz. His parents are walter and janet gibson. There's also a great deal of mystery surrounding his death (walter 1809), he may have gone by two names, walter and alexander. I have definite proof of this, so can send you the bumf bro.
J.

Re: John Falkconer/ Falconer

JOHNFALCONER157 — 2011-01-15 19:02:00Z

Hi Bruce

Yup, that's the same line. I have the parents for walter (1809), and then a tentative link between his parents (Robert and Liz) and the generation before. Will take ages to explain. I think we go back to shipbuilders in bo'ness, and there may be some tentative (genetic) link to Captain William Kidd the Pirate.

There is a strong link to Murihead right throughout the line, but I've not managed to figure out where it came from (second name or place etc.) Not done any work on my tree for two years - too busy.

You can have access to my tree, have you got it, Bruce?

Can i also have access to your tree? And let me know what line your from, we must be related.

Also, I'll dig out some information on Walter 1809.

Cheers & speak soon

John F

I'll put you in touch with others who are tracking this line, there's a couple others' out there. Good luck.

Re: John Falkconer/ Falconer

bjfalconer — 2011-01-14 17:58:29Z

John:
I am researching the Falconer family from Edinburgh. Walter F. and Ann Steven are the parents of George Muirhead Falconer b. 12-20-1840. Could it be the
same?
Your lineage is extensive. It would help me greatly.
Thanks- Bruce

Marie A. Falconer age 95,born in Erie, Pa. to Martha and Edward J. Merkle.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2010-12-15 22:27:45Z

Marie A. Falconer age 95, a resident of Hendersonville, Tenn. for the past six years passed away on November 26, 2010. Marie Antoinette Merkle was born in Erie, Pa. to Martha and Edward J. Merkle. She lived there until 1973. She then moved with her husband, J. Howard, to Pompano Beach, Fla. where she lived until 2004. Howard died February 24, 1994. Marie was an avid bridge player who earned master points at the senior citizen centers in Florida and Hendersonville. After losing her eye sight six years ago, she was unable to participate. She leaves one daughter, Ruth Fox (Frank) of Hendersonville, Tenn.; three sons, Thomas (Ann) of Erie, Robert (Sue) of Centerville, Ohio and John Jr. (Cynthia) of Herndon, Va.; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and three great great-grandchildren; one sister, Virginia Heintzl (Herman) of Erie, Pa.; and many nieces and nephews. A family reunion was held in Gatlinburg, Tenn. on August 1, 2010 to celebrate Marie's long and fruitful life. There will be a Memorial Mass at Our Lady of Peace Church, in Erie, on the 18th of December at 10 a.m. Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1595 W. 38th Street are handling local arrangements. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations be made to Macular Degeneration at www.ahaf.org/macular. Condolences may be left at bruggerfuneralhomes.com
Erie Times-News on December 15, 2010,

Lady of Peace Church,"

Re: James.F. Falconer, ON, CAN

kbrooks1786 — 2010-10-07 01:24:51Z

Not sure if you are still looking for information on James F Falconer. I have information on James T Falconer who died of pneumonia in 1918 in London Ontario. He was my grandfather's uncle.

Re: Falconers of Portknockie SCT

falconers2 — 2010-09-01 06:19:29Z

I need to allow you access so will do that later tonight if I can find your name. If you start [putting James Falconer and margaret Wilson on then it will show up as a match for all of us with those names. beryl Falconer also has LOTS of Falconer information on the tree and you may also be allowed on her tree. My tree may come up under the name of Eileen Collins. Hope this works.

Re: Falconers of Portknockie SCT

moopey19 — 2010-08-31 16:27:20Z

Thank you for the added info Eileen. I've joined Genes Reunited, how do I find your tree.

Re: Falconers of Portknockie SCT

moopey19 — 2010-08-31 13:17:08Z

Eileen, The formating of my report gets jumbled when I post it. I can email you a copy of the report if you have a hard time reading this. This is the info I have so far on the Falconers. I am still in the process of confirming siblings and children. This is what I have to date. I'll start with James as Generation 1 and work back.

Generation 1

1. James Falconer son of James Falconer and Isabella Mair was born on 29 Sep 1780 in Banff, Banffshire, Scotland. He died on 08 Jul 1862 in Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.

Alternate Birth: 27 Sep 1780, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Baptised on 29 Sep.

Margaret Wilson was born on 17 Jul 1778 in Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. She died in 1855 in Banffshire, Scotland.

James Falconer and Margaret Wilson were married on 26 Jan 1800 in Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. They had 13 children.

Generation 2

2. James Falconer son of George Falconer and Jean Pirie was born on 11 Aug 1759 in Banff, Banffshire, Scotland (Baptised Aug 12 in Portknockie).

Alternate Marriage to Isobel Mair: 27 Nov 1779, Portknockie, Seafield District, Banff County, Scotland

3. Isabella Mair was born on 26 Jul 1759 in Banff, Banffshire, Scotland.

Notes for Isabella Mair: Alternate Birth: 19 April 1764, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Alternate Marriage to James: 27 Nov 1779, Portknockie, Seafield District, Banff County, Scotland.

James Falconer and Isabella Mair were married on 21 Dec 1779 in Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland. They had the following children:

+ 1. i. James Falconer was born on 29 Sep 1780 in Banff, Banffshire, Scotland. He married Margaret Wilson on 26 Jan 1800 in Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. She died on 08 Jul 1862 in Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.

ii. Margaret Falconer was born on 27 Jul 1786 in Cullen Burgh, Banffshire, Scotland.

iii. John Falconer was born on 02 Oct 1789 in Cullen Burgh, Banffshire, Scotland.

iv. Alexander Falconer was born on 12 May 1791 in Cullen, Banff County, Scotland (Cullen Parish).

v. Janet Falconer was born on 09 Nov 1793 in Cullen Burgh, Banffshire, Scotland.

vi. Isobel Falconer was born on 10 Jun 1794 in Cullen Burgh, Banffshire, Scotland.

vii. Jean Falconer was born on 25 Mar 1797 in Cullen Burgh, Banffshire, Scotland.

viii. Ann Falconer was born on 23 May 1799 in Cullen Burgh, Banffshire, Scotland.

ix. Elspet Falconer was born on 12 May 1802 in Seatown, Cullen, Banff.

Generation 3

4. George Falconer son of William Falconer and Isobel Findlay was born on 07 Apr 1719 in Banff, Banffshire, Scotland.

5. Jean Pirie was born in 1720 in Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.

George Falconer and Jean Pirie were married in 1743. They had the following children:

+ 2. i. James Falconer was born on 11 Aug 1759 in Banff, Banffshire, Scotland (Baptised Aug 12 in Portknockie). He married Isabella Mair on 21 Dec 1779 in Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.

Generation 4

8. William Falconer son of Heugh Falconer and Margaret Hay was born on 24 Mar 1700 in Auldearn, Nairnshire, Scotland.

9. Isobel Findlay was born on 07 Mar 1702 in Kilsyth Parish, Stirling County.

Notes for Isobel Findlay:
General Notes: George Findlay in Arthenforth - Robert and William Grahams are witnesses to batptizing.
Alternate Birth: 01 July 1705 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

William Falconer and Isobel Findlay were married on 22 Oct 1714 in Portknockie, Seafield District, Banff County, Scotland. They had the following children:

+ 4. i. George Falconer was born on 07 Apr 1719 in Banff, Banffshire, Scotland. He married Jean Pirie in 1743.

ii. John Falconer was born on 30 Jun 1716 in Cullen Burgh, Banffshire, Scotland.

iii. William Falconer was born on 26 Jun 1721 in Cullen Burgh, Banffshire, Scotland.

Generation 5

16. Heugh Falconer son of Alexander Falconer was born on 21 Aug 1682 in Alves, Moray, Scotland.

17. Margaret Hay.

Heugh Falconer and Margaret Hay married. They had the following children:

+ 8. i. William Falconer was born on 24 Mar 1700 in Auldearn, Nairnshire, Scotland. He married Isobel Findlay on 22 Oct 1714 in Portknockie, Seafield District, Banff County, Scotland.
Generation 6

32. Alexander Falconer.

Alexander Falconer and unknown spouse married. They had the following children:
+ 16. i. Heugh Falconer was born on 21 Aug 1682 in Alves, Moray, Scotland.

Re: Falconers of Portknockie SCT

falconers2 — 2010-08-31 10:22:47Z

hi Derek, thanks for the reply. I have also been told that he married twice. My late husbands fathers family are from Portknockie. .I would love to sgare more details of what I have. My family tree is on Genes reunited. Have you been on the Falconers web site? David's first wife died on 25th march 1868 and he married Mary Fraser/Frasier 11th july 1868 in Portknockie I have 9 children for him and Elspeth.He was one of 12 children That I have records for. Is this any help to you? best regards Eileen Falconer

Re: Falconers of Portknockie SCT

moopey19 — 2010-08-30 17:09:49Z

Eileen,
I have info on the Falconer family from that area. I have David Falconer born 1820-1886, son of James and Margaret Wilson. However, according to the Scottish records I've found, he married Mary Frasier. David and Mary had William Wiley Falconer b. 1872. He married Johanna Jacobs Henderson in 1896 and had William Wiley Falconer Jr. in 1899.

David Falconer is my 3rd great grandfather. I'm still in the process of tracking down siblings and other children. It seems the David Falconer we are researching is the same. Perhaps he married more than once?

I can be contacted via email moopey19@hotmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you.
-Derek Sylvia-

James Robert Roberson Falconer

MaggieLP — 2010-08-24 01:07:02Z

Interested in contacting descendents of J R R Falconer (born 1858) who married Louisa Whitford 1885, and had a daughter, my grandmother Grace Florence and a son Reginald.
Interested in photos. Margaret

William W. Falconer, Fall River, MA

moopey19 — 2010-06-23 22:56:32Z

I'm looking for info on my great grandfather William W. Falconer Born 1900 in Scotland. Lived in Fall River, MA. and married Rhea Changon around 1927. Children include Shirley A. Falconer born 1931, Eileen Falconer born 1928, and Roland Falconer born 1926. I think he died before 1942 because Rhea remarried around that time.

Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
-Derek-

Re: Falconer from Nairnshire Scotland

dowmedia — 2010-03-12 05:53:32Z

I'm their grandson.

my falconer jamaican family

cotannah2002 — 2010-01-16 06:12:15Z

My name is Suzette Foster.
My grandmother was Inez Falconer and she passed on September 11, 2001. I'm trying to locate some of my Falconer relatives in St. Elizabeth Jamaica.

please contact me at cotannah2002@aol.com

Re: Falconers of Croy, Invernessshire/Nairnshire, Scotland

TimHall93 — 2009-12-21 15:15:57Z

Thanks very much. I'll do that, and I'll send you a file for the Falconers so you can take that branch of the family forward to the present day (at least on my side of the family - it's amazing that someone could father 20 children and have so many of them die without issue, but our side of the family here in the US and Canada is still pretty big). Enjoy your trip to the UK (I'm hoping to visit sometime in the next year or two). Thanks again and Merry Christmas - Tim

Re: Falconers of Croy, Invernessshire/Nairnshire, Scotland

Janiamac — 2009-12-20 23:10:02Z

If you will let me have your email address to jane@dunmaglass.com, when I return from a Christmas holiday in the UK shall send you a file of the Macarthur side of your family, Jane

Re: Falconers of Croy, Invernessshire/Nairnshire, Scotland

Janiamac — 2009-12-20 23:06:36Z

Hello Tim,
Loved the photo of James Falconer - wish he were alive to talk to him.. I can't see relationship through Falconers (at leat in 18th cent), but am descended from a brother of your James Macarthur of Broomtown, that is to say Charles Macarthur at Torrich who was married to Jean McUrrich/McPherson. They were both sons of Alexander Macarthur of Blairmore and Polneach (b about 1668 and died 22 May 1741 as per gravestone in Cawdor) and Janet Denoon in Cawdor.
So we are indeed distantly related! Have a wonderful christmas cousin, Jane Macgillivray

Re: Falconers of Croy, Invernessshire/Nairnshire, Scotland

TimHall93 — 2009-12-19 07:03:13Z

Hello Jane,

Thanks very much. Based on your info below, I've paid another visit to scotlandspeople.gov.uk and found some interesting information:

Auldearn Register of Marriages:
1759
July 6th: Contracted Robert Falconer & Janet Wilson both in this parish married August 9th.
(interesting - the only marriage that is listed is for Janet Wilson, not Isobel Wilson; perhaps a middle name?).

1760 (Auldearn parish register)
Falconer: James, son of Robert Falconer smith in Golford & Isobel Wilson his spouse was born & baptized June 15th the witnesses were James Wilson in Milntown(?) of Moynes, James McArthur in Broomton of Boghole, Isobel grddau. of Isobel Falconer.

That last sentence is a nice clue. Looking back farther, there were 4 Robert Falconers born in Nairnshire about the right time, but only one married a woman named Isobel:

Auldearn parish register:
1730
Falconer
Robert, son to Robert Falconer and Isobel McBeth in Goulford, born 11th January and baptised 18th. witnesses Robert Donaldson, Robert Falconer, Robert Dean, ___ Donaldson and Janet Porteous.
(Golford is adjacent to Boghole Farm).

(There is a James Falconer on the same page; but none of the witnesses were the same).

and finally:
Auldearn parish register
Nobr 28, 1712
Falconar & McBeath
Robt Falconar & Isobel McBeath both of this parish were contracted. Married Debr. 23(?).

On the same page:
Nobr. 21, 1712
Falconar & McUzirk(?)
William Falconar and Janet McUrich(?) both of this parish were contracted Married Debr. 28.

Looks like I need to spend more time on this side of the family!

If you would like a picture of my g-g-grandparents James Falconer (1797-1873) and his wife Sarah Allan (1825-1886), paste this URL into your browser:
http://s20.photobucket.com/albums/b247/TimHall/Hay-Falconer%...

Do these names intersect with your family tree at all?

Best regards,
Tim Hall

Re: Falconers of Croy, Invernessshire/Nairnshire, Scotland

Janiamac — 2009-12-18 21:14:15Z

Hello Tim,
I have been looking at the Falconers in Nairn, and see that your James was son of James Falconer of Braeside in Auldearn and Ann Macarthur of Fornighty - Ann being daughter of James Macarthur, Broomtown of Boghole and Isobel McIntosh. I have a probable ancesry for James Macarthur, and wondered whether you have researched this line.
Personally, I have Falconer ancestors (18th cent) from Reriach and Balone in Cawdor and would be interested in ancestry of your James Falconer. Look forward to hearing from you!
Best wishes (and Merry Christmas), Jane McG

Allan Falconer, 1850-1897, registrar of Edinburgh

TimHall93 — 2009-12-18 07:16:15Z

Looking for the family of my great-great-uncle Allan Falconer (1850-1897). He was born in Croy, Invernessshire (Nairnshire) but moved on to Edinburgh where he was city registrar for some time. His 7 children were Agnes, Sarah, Marion, Isabella, Christian, Dallas and Margaret. I would love to hear from anyone who is related to this side of the family. I even have pictures of Allan and his parents.

Regards,
Tim Hall

Falconers of Croy, Invernessshire/Nairnshire, Scotland

TimHall93 — 2009-12-18 07:13:36Z

My great-grandfather was James Falconer, 1796-1873, parish schoolmaster for 50 years in Croy, Invernessshire (Nairnshire), Scotland. He fathered 20 children by two wives (Helen Mackintosh, Sarah Allan) but has few descendants today outside of my side of the family... as far as I know. Most of his descendants stayed in Croy or went to Inverness or Edinburgh, but a few (Charles and grandson(?) Colin) apparently made it to New Zealand. If you are related to any Falconers who lived in or near Croy, I would love to hear from you.

Regards,
Tim Hall

Re: Falconer - Ballymoney N. Ireland & Kincardine Scotland

raymondrm1 — 2009-11-27 14:44:06Z

Would you have a list of William's children and parents? I'm looking for the parents of Charles Falconer who married Maria Gilmore in Montréal in 1797 (name of parents not on wedding license). Charles was amongst a number of Loyalists who petitionned Lord Dorchester for land in the township of Whitton Eastern Townships in 1795 and again in 1796. The petition leader was John Furguson. Of the 31 associates whom petionned about half came from Vermont, some from New York and perhaps other Eastern states, some were high ranking officers, Generals and Colonels...

Thank you
Robert Raymond

Re: Falconer -- St. Elizabeth, Jamaica

mde1976 — 2009-11-22 09:01:06Z

What year did Ms. Falconer taught at the school? I wonder if it was my mother. Her first name is Rosclare.

Re: Re : Falconer - Ballymoney N. Ireland & Kincardine Scotland

kareng236 — 2009-10-29 00:08:03Z

Hello, I am researching Falconers from Aberdeenshire including a quite unusually named fellow called Cosmo. He was one of quite a large family - one of whom was a sister called Margaret. I stumbled upon your Margaret born in Arbuthnott and see from another source that she married a James Burness - they had seven children - their second son Robert was the Grandfather of the poet Robert Burns. This chap rented a farm at Kinmonth in Glenbervie and later moved to Clochnahill. I am just wondering if your Margaret Falconer is any relation to my Falconers as my Margaret's Grandfather was a chap called John Falconer and he was Deputy Governor of Dunnottar Castle. His son Sylvester Falconer was named after one of the witnesses at the Christening - Sylvester Douglas - Baron of Glenbervie.........so my Falconers - or at least one branch lived in the Kincardine area sometime between 1661 and 1745 which was when John lived. I know that John was buried in Old Deer. It is a long shot - but I wonder if there is any connection.

Regards Karen

Annabella Falconer

libbie21 — 2009-08-30 23:49:49Z

I'm looking for Annabella Falconer circa 1840-1850 Scotland. She later married Duncan Campbell 1865-1870, and they had a son Donald Campbell (1867), whom went on to marry Janet Cameron (1870).
Thank you.

William Falconer/Falkner

destenne63 — 2009-07-27 21:05:53Z

I am searching for information on my great grandfather William (I believe his middle name was Henry) Falconer/Falkner , not sure when he was born yet but he died around 1919 or 1920 when my grandmother was about 2 or 2 1/2 years old in Providence Rhode Island area.. William married Mabel Lunan and they had 2 daughters , Katherine born May 1914 , Hazel (Known as Buddy ) born 1915/16 and my grandmother Dorothy born Sept. 1917.. I was told William had been a carpenter , I have nothing as yet on his parents and as for sibblings I know he had at least 1 sister who lived for many years in Sea Cliff Long Island NY and I seem to remember that she had not married.. My great grandmother Mabel was left with 3 small children and she remarried and passed away in Madison , NJ in 1975 where she had been living with her eldest daughter Kay (Katherine) .. If any of this sounds familar please reply... Thanks

Re: Alexander Falconer passenger of the ship Hector

fapaez — 2009-07-27 14:59:55Z

I looked at the land books in Pictou, NS town hall more then 20 years ago. I suspect these days the Nova Scotia archives would be your best bet for finding old records.
Happy Hunting

Re: Alexander Falconer passenger of the ship Hector

jhfalcon1 — 2009-07-27 12:41:13Z

I believe the John and Isabel Falconer in this message are my great great grandparents. I am trying to establish a link between them and Alexander and Margaret Falconer. How may I get a copy of the land transaction dated January 1822?