Laing - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Laing's in Canada

StageVNeon — 2012-05-01 04:12:40Z

William Roydon Laing born March 23, 1887 son of Abert Michael Laing and Lula Palmer, Husband of Pearl Victoria Charlotte Emmerton.

Re: The Laings of Edinburgh, Scotland

Brae125 — 2012-04-20 12:25:17Z

Thank you for all that information. You seem to have managed quite a bit of research from Australia. [I am presuming this from your email address.]
I haven't taken much time to get beyond Peter/Patrick Laing 1808 as another family member was researching and got nowhere. Will look into this when I have time.
Thank you, I will get back to you if I find out any more.
Best wishes,
Rachel Walker

Re: The Laings of Edinburgh, Scotland

TerryAllen636363 — 2012-04-20 00:19:01Z

I cannot categorically claim direct direct relationship to Master John Laing. But all the Laings of the Border region were related, and furthermore the early settlers of the Laing family originated from Edinburgh. I have some evidence that Master John Laing and Johnne Laing (my 8X great grandfather) were cousins. They appear to share the same grandfather who was also Johnne Laing, born around 1520 at Leith South, Edinburgh. This Johnne Laing had three children, Johnne (my 8X great grandfather), Patrick and Janet. Master John Laing and his father (also John Laing) were at one time Bishops of Glasgow and they were referred to as "The Laings of Redhouse". They had hereditary land in East Lothian but both had homes in Edinburgh. Redhouse Castle was built by Master John Laing in the late 1500s. It was originally called Laing Castle but was changed to Redhouse Castle around 1604. So Master John Laing quite definitely isn't one of my ancestors, but his ancestors are the same as mine. If you would like to know more please email me at aussieterry@gmail.com

Terry Allen

Re: The Laings of Edinburgh, Scotland

Brae125 — 2012-04-19 23:19:29Z

Thank you for the quick reply, Terry. I will look into that. However, the family seemed to follow the naming pattern to a certain extent and Robert and Ann don't seem to come up much at all.
Was John Laing, Keeper of the Signet, who lived in Redhouse Castle, East Lothian, one of your ancestors?

Re: The Laings of Edinburgh, Scotland

TerryAllen636363 — 2012-04-19 11:02:48Z

The only help I can give you is a Peter Nisbet Laing born 7/2/1808 at Westruther, Berwick to Robert Laing and Ann Jessen. Westruther is not far from Grantshouse. I got this information from Scotlands People at http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk If you need some more help let me know. Terry Allen

Re: The Laings of Edinburgh, Scotland

Brae125 — 2012-04-19 09:03:55Z

Did any of your Edinburgh Laings migrate the short distance to East Lothian and Berwickshire? The oldest ancestor I have was a Peter Laing, possibly born 1808, Grantshouse, Berwickshire. Have no idea who his parents were or if he had any siblings. He married Madeleine Anderson. His children were Elizabeth, John, George, James, Margaret, Thomas, Christina, Mary and Thomas.

Re: Laing family in Canada

thelaings_1 — 2012-04-17 16:46:04Z

sorry not familiar with that name

Re: Laing's in Canada

thelaings_1 — 2012-04-17 16:44:20Z

My grandfather owned a bakery in Hamilton Ontario Canada. His name was William Royden Laing and he was married to a Lottie who we believed may have died early. Then he married a Pearl Emmerton

john laing

brushwood7 — 2012-03-02 12:06:01Z

I would love to find any ancestors of my grandfather John Laing,i am almost certain he was born in kilwinning ayrshire and i know for a fact he was married to agnes mcadam auld on 13th march 1914 by the minister of elderslie parish church renfrewshire,john was at the time a 22 year old groom at ferguslie house,stables paisley,and agnes was a 19 year old pottery worker resident in johnstone,agnes was born abt.1895 the daughter of hugh auld engine fitter,and mother agnes millar steele mcadam,john laing later became a chauffer,then a taxi driver,would love to hear from anyone kind regards jane

Re: I want to locate the Laing's from Jamaica

wildwoodframes — 2012-02-29 01:44:10Z

Percival Charles Laing was my maternal grandfather. I have a picture of his gravestone marker in Kingston which states that he died November 27th, 1944, age 62, which means he would have been born there in 1882. My grandmother's name was Lillian Mae Laing, and she had three children with Percy: Hazel, Sybil, and Tony, all born and raised in Kingston.

Kenute Charles Laing would be news to me.

Re: I want to loctate the Laing's from Jamaica

starspickney — 2012-02-28 16:37:29Z

Hello, I've been trying to do some research on my family history as well and came across this and another post regarding Percival Charles Laing. I'm curious to know if perhaps Percival was the father of Kenute Charles Laing also born in Kingston, Jamaica. Kenute Charles Laing later went on to have my grandfather, Charles Kenute Laing. Any help would be appreciated.

Re: Tullis

LEANNEQUIRK70 — 2012-02-07 01:03:57Z

Yes I do, I think from memory, email me @ poopmouse@hotmail.com
Regards Leanne

Re: The so called Chief of Clan Laing

e2x21 — 2012-01-22 05:48:38Z

Give it a rest Terry. First, Robert Arthur Laing of Colington, the man that was Chief of the Laing Clan, family or whatever you care to call it is dead. He died on the 12th of March 2007. Secondly, I've been informed that several messages were sent to you from the Laing web site which you've apparently ignored. Third, this argument/issue was initiated by a self proclaimed Russian heraldic expert serving his own agenda. His arguments and objections were based in ignorance and deserve no further consideration.

The Laings are anciently related to the Duffs and the Stewarts. There is a very good reason that the ancient arms of Laing, argent three piles conjoined in point sable, are no longer borne and it is doubtful that they ever will be again, at least not by a Laing. There are other arms that Lyon would have to recognize but that's for the correct lines to discuss.

The name Laing has so far been traced back to Flanders and records exist of them first in the borders from the time of William the Conqueror. Laings have played a key roll in Scottish history and at one time dominated a portion of Fife yet you and other arrogant revisionists would tell us we are not a clan or even a family? Originally a family (clan) selected their own chief. Lyon had nothing to do with it. The line that has represented itself as head of the family has the most legitimate claim. The genealogy has been posted and you or any others may examine this. Globally, those of us that are making an effort to recover our heritage really don't care that the line isn't presently recognized as Laing of the ilk at this point. As for our findings, some of which have cost us dearly, we are under no compunction to share these with our critics nor will we be pressured into prematurely disclosing them to the Lyon Court.

For the time and in the best Scottish tradition, we will follow those willing to lead while ignoring the whining critics.

As for your claim that the Laing tartan was a commercial invention, you are either the most base and false liar that has ever posted a line here or you have been listening to one. I was witness to the recovered tartan sample at one point when it was in the hands of one Wes Laing, a professor and a resident of Texas. It existed and is legally registered in Scotland along with letters of affidavit.

You claim Laing ancestry yet attempt to contribute deceit rather than encouragement. What is your agenda?

Re: Euphemia (Euphan) Laing

jodabi1 — 2011-12-29 19:44:18Z

I continue to search for Euphemia (Effie) or Euphan Laing, spouse of Archibald Little, emigrated to Canada in 1841 from Middlebie, Dumfriesshire. Her first child was christened at Ashkirk, Selkirk in May 1824. I have no family info for her, but based on census records she appears to have been born 1803-07. Teeswater (her burialsite d. 1889) is in Bruce County in southern Ontario.

Jack

Re: Laing family in Canada

jodabi1 — 2011-12-22 17:54:35Z

I continue to search for authentic information about Euphemia Laing, b.c1805 location unknown, but whose spouse was Archibald Little of Westerkirk. Since their first child was christened at Ashkirk in 1824 she may have been form Selkirk or Roxburgh. Can you make any connection?

Jack

THE REAL CHIEF OF THE LAING CLAN

TerryAllen636363 — 2011-12-18 01:04:33Z

Further to my post of 9th August 2011 to the Clan Laing guest book I have now received a communication from The Lord Lyon's office in Edinburgh stating that they have not granted clan status to ANY member of the Laing family so far. They confirm that a John Michael Laing petitioned The Lord Lyon for a Grant of Arms (which is the granting of clan status) back in 1984 but that such a grant was not recognised. So there is no such thing as a Clan Laing, and there is quite definitely no Clan Chief either. And to make matters worse the tartan promoted by the Clan Laing Society is nothing more than a commercial invention.

That's a shame for the many thousands of Laing family members who deserve recognition of their family heritage. My connection with Laing history is that my grandmother, Margaret Bruce Laing, married a McEwan and so my claims to represent the Laings is not valid. However, I do have irrefutable and absolute proof that Johnne Laing (b around 1570) of Edinburgh was my 8x great grandfather. But I am aware of at least two other Laing family members whose history dates back to the early 1600s as well. They are still named Laing. Surely between us we can come up with enough evidence to apply to The Lord Lyon for a grant of arms.

When Master John Laing built Redhouse Castle in the late 1500s it was on land owned by the Laing family for almost 200 years. Up until that time Redhouse was recognised as the seat of the Laing family. When John died his sole heir was a daughter Jean. She was married to Sir Andrew Hamilton, from the infamous Hamilton family. She died shortly afterwards and because the Hamiltons could not claim any links to the Laing dynasty the seat of the Laing name was forfeited.

If anyone out there, who is a Laing family member, can prove a link to the Laings of Redhouse it should be possible to petition The Lord Lyon for a grant of arms. If you think you may be able to help please contact me.

Terry Allen

Re: The so called Chief of Clan Laing

TerryAllen636363 — 2011-12-18 00:59:25Z

Further to my post of 9th August 2011 to the Clan Laing guest book I have now received a communication from The Lord Lyon's office in Edinburgh stating that they have not granted clan status to ANY member of the Laing family. They confirm that a John Michael Laing petitioned The Lord Lyon for a Grant of Arms (which is the granting of clan status) back in 1984 but that such a grant was not recognised. So there is no such thing as a Clan Laing, and there is quite definitely no Clan Chief either. And to make matters worse the tartan promoted by the Clan Laing Society is nothing more than a commercial invention.

That's a shame for the many thousands of Laing family members who deserve recognition of their family heritage. My connection with Laing history is my grandmother, Margaret Bruce Laing, who married a McEwan and so my claims to represent the Laings is not valid. However, I do irrefutable and absolute proof that Johnne Laing (b around 1570) of Edinburgh was my 8x great grandfather. But I am aware of at least two other Laing family members whose history dates back to the early 1600s as well. They are still named Laing. Surely between us we can come up with enough evidence to apply to The Lord Lyon for a grant of arms.

When Master John Laing built Redhouse Castle in the late 1500s it was on land owned by the Laing family for almost 200 years. Up until that time Redhouse was recognised as the seat of the Laing family. When John died his sole heir was a daughter Jean. She was married to Sir Andrew Hamilton, from the infamous Hamilton family. She died shortly afterwards and because the Hamiltons could not claim any links to the Laing dynasty the seat of the Laing name was forfeited.

If anyone out there, who is a Laing family member, can prove a link to the Laings of Redhouse it should be possible to petition The Lord Lyon for a grant of arms. If you think you may be able to help please contact me.

Terry Allen

Re: Laing family in Canada

jodabi1 — 2011-12-06 20:54:03Z

For many years I have been searching for specific information regarding Euphemia Laing, dob c.1805 who was the spouse of Archibald Little. Their first child, Thomas was christened at Ashkirk in 1824; they subsequently lived in Middlebie, Dumfriesshire at Dunnabie farm, from which they emigrated to Canada c.1841 settling Puslinch Twp., and later Bruce County. Any connection?

Re: emmerton/laing

thelaings_1 — 2011-11-29 20:49:29Z

Pearl was my grandmother and William my grandfather My father's name was William Emmerton Laing and he died 2 years ago of cancer and Parkinson's Disease. My dada was an only child.

Euphemia Grierson Laing

skhusba1882 — 2011-11-13 21:19:29Z

I was delighted to find info on the Laing family, my husband is descended from Walter Laing (1833 - 1921) who married Mary Ann Graham, Walter's dau Sarah Margaret m George Husband, his son William m Mary Ellen Brayford. William and Margaret homesteaded across the road from each other in Saskatchewan Canada in 1887. I'm interested in finding out more info on Walter's children. Nellie, Euphemia b. 1860 m Daniel Decker, Walter Jr.,
Mary Ann (m Capt Joseph Elliott, Salvation Army), John, and Elizabeth Ellen.

Re: The so called Chief of Clan Laing

TerryAllen636363 — 2011-10-23 06:40:36Z

I have to say any real member of the Laing family would accept that the only way to establish a leader of the Clan Laing (if such a thing already really exists legally) is to follow the procedure that has endured for hundreds of years, and that is to approach the office of The Lord Lyon for authentication. Clearly the current self proclaimed chief can't do that, unless he returns to Scotland to live!

As to the self proclaimed Clan Laing website I have emailed the abandoned email address several times and at least twice to Clan_Laing at yahoo.com No one claiming to represent the website, or Clan Laing, has ever responded.

As a member of the Laing family, dating back to the 16th century, I expect pretenders not to pretend!

Terry Allen

Re: The Laings of Edinburgh, Scotland

TerryAllen636363 — 2011-10-19 23:52:44Z

I don't have anything in my tree for Eupemia Laing. Sorry.

Re: The Laings of Edinburgh, Scotland

jodabi1 — 2011-10-19 15:41:25Z

Terry,

If you have been reading the posts, you know that I have been searching for Euphemia Laing who married Arch. Little of Dumfriesshire about 1823. Anything in your tree?

The Laings of Edinburgh, Scotland

TerryAllen636363 — 2011-10-15 04:14:26Z

I've been reading these posts on the Laing site for many years now, and never cease to be amazed that very few of them relate to the Laings born in the 1500s and 1600s. My 8X great grandfather was Johnne Laing from Edinburgh. He was married to Jaine Lawsoune on 16 July 1595 at Leith South Parish Church. I don't have a source for Johnne's birth but it is said to have been around 1570. I have a total tree for my Laing family and all of the births and marriages have ScotlandsPeople sources. Yet I have never been asked to help anyone that might be related to my immediate family members, nor have I ever seen any such request on your chat site.

Re: Laing - Harry George

clanlaing5 — 2011-09-12 21:19:21Z

I've located a John Laing, born 10 Feb 1797 in Edinburgh Scotland. He was a medical doctor and he was part of the Moodie Settlers who went to South Africa in 1817 aboard "The Brilliant". (They weren't officially part of the 1820 Settlers). He married Johanna Rosina Frankel in 1831 in Cape Town. They had 10 children all born in Cape Town between 1832 and 1846. I am wondering if he is not a distant relative - I just haven't found the connection to Harry George Laing yet. Have you managed to get any information from the family yet? Anything would help. Thanks.
Regards
Carolyn Laing

John Laing/Agnes Donaldson. Monument Pic from Kinross

clddbd — 2011-08-14 07:42:31Z

In July 2011 I was visiting the Church of Scotland- Kinross Parish in Kinross Scotland and took this picture of a monument. I hope that someone finds it meaningful to their family
Cheryl

Baltimore Laings

ivykeep — 2011-07-19 13:06:33Z

Seeking more information on the Laings of Baltimore and their ancestors.

1 John Laing b: 1819 in Edinburgh, Midlothia, Scotland, d: Baltimore, Maryland
...... + Elizabeth Ellerthorpe b: 1819 in Preston, Lancashire, England, m: 1843 in Preston, Lancashire,
England, d: Bef. 1861 in England
............2 Charles Ellerthorpe Laing b: Mar 1845 in Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom, d: Aft. 1880
............ + Margaret Ellen L. Ellerthorpe b: Apr 29, 1846 in Shropshire, England, m: 1871 in Ludlow,
Herefordshire, Shropshire, England, d: Aft. 1880 in Baltimore, Maryland
..................3 Thomas E. Laing b: Abt. 1874 in Baltimore, Maryland
..................3 Harry Laing b: Apr 12, 1875 in Baltimore, Maryland, d: Jun 30, 1927 in Baltimore, Maryland
.................. + Mary Katherine Dixon b: Mar 21, 1878 in Pennsylvania, United States, m: Baltimore,
Maryland, United States, d: Jun 05, 1952 in Baltimore, Maryland
........................4 George Meltzer b: 1908 in Pennsylvania
........................4 Angela Lucille Laing b: Apr 17, 1916 in Maryland, United States, d: Apr 23, 1994 in
Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, United States of America
........................ + Paul Henry Ryckman b: Mar 23, 1906 in Kent County, Maryland, USA, m: May 28,
1936 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, d: Jun 1975 in Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland,
United States of America
........................4 Thomas James Laing b: Oct 30, 1917 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA,
d: Oct 1984 in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
........................ + Frances Shirley Slaysman b: Mar 10, 1922 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland,
USA
..................3 Richard Laing b: Dec 1879 in Baltimore, Maryland
............2 John Thomas Ellerthorpe Laing b: 1848 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England
............2 Margaret Ann Laing b: 1843 in Preston, Lancashire, England
...... + Hannah Dawson b: 1816 in England, m: 1862 in London, England, d: 1880

Re: Laings from Sunderland

aurthurhogg — 2011-07-15 20:44:36Z

Hi Alison, good grief how did you manage to collect that much info, i feel like quite the amateur. When i decided to delve into our family history i though the name hall would be easy to find, also my mother told me our local retired shopkeeper new the laing family. He told her hall laing had bright ginger hair also the laing family were mad
over horses ,they actually owned a few, when i try to trace my hall laings family i kept coming up with your hall laing family ,they all lived near by and called their children after each other. Thanks alison for all of your valuable information, I would appreciate any information you have, if you have the time. bye Arthur

George Laing b 1921, Aberdeen

merlepalmer1 — 2011-07-15 20:00:26Z

Any information appreciated on George Alexander Laing born 1921 Aberdeen who married Frances Mair in Aberdeen in 1965. Also witnesses at their marriage John William Laing and Mabel Bannerman Laing nee Watt.
Thanks

Re: Laings from Sunderland

alisonlafon — 2011-07-15 16:42:40Z

Forgot to say that Elizabeth was born and she died in Liverpool and then the family seem to have come to Sunderland.

Re: Laings from Sunderland

alisonlafon — 2011-07-15 16:41:26Z

hi Arthur
have just sent you a message but my internet shut down in the middle so maybe you got it maybe you didn't but I will start again!
Yes our John and Hall (born 1810 were brothers)
Hall Laing and Jane Guthrie married in July 1799 in Liverpool (I haven't found out how he arrived in Liverpool from Dunbar)
They had the following children
Elisabeth baptised 12/1/1980 born 28/12(explains wedding) died Sept same year of small pox
James baptised St Peters 1801 married no children Master Mariner
Jane baptised 1803 no info
Isabella baptised 1805 no info
John 1807 married isabella (your ancestor)
Eleanor 1809 married Isaac Cooke had lots and lots of children
Hall 1810 my ancestor married Mary Clark

all these children baptised in Monkwearmouth, THEN
David 1813 born Dunbar married Jane Chambers
Margaret 1815 born Dunbar married Thoms Whitakker
Elizabeth ?? married G Davison (to be proved)

Jane and Hall both died in 1834 aged 55 and 53 which is why
we see the brothers and children living together on the 1841 census, died from Cholera?

So they must have returned to Dunbar, don't know why but they came back to Sunderland.

According to the Scottish naming system Hall seniors parents could be Elizabeth and John? (Jane Gutherie's dad was called James)

I now live near Grenoble in the French Alps but I also go to Sunderland quite often to see my parents.

let me know if there are any documents, certificates you would like? I have also contacted other 'cousins' from the very big family and I hope one day we will manage to get a bit further back but I have been stuck for many many years

bye for now
Alison

Re: Laings from Sunderland

aurthurhogg — 2011-07-15 14:03:12Z

Hi Alison In answer to your question I wasn't aware of the connection re Hall & Jane Guthrie til I received your message. I had previously only been back as far as the 1841 census. My great grandad Hall on the 1901 census is a boarder with his son Ralph & wife Margaret along with his son my grandad Arthur Wilfred Laing. There was a visitor called Dulcie Laing,an actress who was my grandads older sister. My mother still lives in Sunderland. I live in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire now and I was in Sunderland last week to see her. I think your ancestor Hall Laing, who was born in Monkwearmouth is my great grandad Johns younger brother. Both these families later lived in Deptford in Sunderland & both worked at Laings shipyard. I don't think there is any connection to the shipbuilding family. I lived in Grangetown in Sunderland before moving away. Where did you live? Regards Arthur

Re: Laings from Sunderland

alisonlafon — 2011-07-14 16:22:05Z

yes I found the information I also have the marriage cert of
Hall and Ellen Watson, Hall descended from John, son of Hall Laing and Jane Gutherie. I descended from John's brother also Hall who married Mary Clark.
I have not been able to go back any further than Hall and Jane, Hall was described as being a native of Dunbar but I have been unable to find anything there. Also I have not found any proof that we are related to Sir James Laing the shipbjuilder even though my grandmother always said we were. We might have been the poor cousins?
Where abouts in Sunderland did you live?

Re: Laings from Sunderland

alisonlafon — 2011-07-14 16:14:07Z

hello again, is your Arthur the one on the 1901 cenus aged 8 living with Ralph Laing and his family and a Hall Laing aged 56 a widowerer? if this is the case I have the connection. Have you gone back as far as Hall Laing and Jane Gutherie who were married in 1799?

look forward to hearing from you.
Alison

Re: Laings from Sunderland

alisonlafon — 2011-07-14 16:08:35Z

so we are definately related, I am just trying to work out where you fit in the family as there are so many Hall Laing's in the family. I lived in Sunderland for 20 years my parents still live there.
How far back have you gone in the family tree. Who was the father of your Hall for example?

regards
Alison Laing Forbes

Re: Aberdeen Laings

sz3rm13rz — 2011-07-03 04:18:16Z

Hi!

I'm looking for relatives in Scotland who might help further with my family tree research. So far in my family tree I have three generations of James Laing in Aberdeen.

Would love to compare notes.

Regards,

Matthew
Brisbane, Australia

Re: Laings from Sunderland

arthurhogg193 — 2011-06-22 10:56:05Z

your message regarding ralph laing and his margeret coombs in the 1901 cencus,you said he had a brother on the cencus,hall laing , he was ralphs father who died in 1917,also on the cencus was ralphs little brother arthur wilfred laing. he was my grandad,we lived with him later, i am called after him

Re: Laings from Sunderland

arthurhogg193 — 2011-06-22 10:55:32Z

Re: Laings from Sunderland

aurthurhogg — 2011-06-21 22:05:17Z

my mother is hall laings grandaughter,her father was arthur laing, hall laings youngest child. our hall laing was born in 1845 and died in 1917, he married ellen watson in 1870.
I have compiled a family tree over the last few years.
i moved house from sunderland to cambridge recently,i am in regular contact with my mother.

Re: duncan laing - perth county

StageVNeon — 2011-06-21 12:51:40Z

Michael Laing born 1828 Ireland, death Halton, Ontario 1909 lies in the Hamilton Cemetary, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada with his wife Martha and son Charles and daughter inlaw Janet.

Re: Laing Family

dannycat2000 — 2011-06-10 13:18:33Z

although your enquiry is posted some 10 years ago, we only just found it and have some info for you. On our farm in the north-eastern Drakensberg, near Charlestown, we have a grave in which a Mary Laing and Henriette Korter are buried. Although their joint grave was badly vandalised, we could still read the lettering on their one tombstone. Our farm used to belong to Sir Timothy Laing/Lang in the mid to late 1800s. If you're still looking for into, you can send us an email and we will reply as soon as possible. Karin and Robin

Mireat Laing, 1800s, Butler County, Ohio

debbiall — 2011-06-06 21:17:12Z

I am researching Mireat Laing (aka Miraet, Maretta, Mirat). She was born in 1802 in Ohio. She married Abel Burger in Butler County, OH in 1828. Later, she married Simon Fisher in Butler County, OH in 1840. They moved to Franklin County, IN and later to White County, IL where I lose them after the 1860 census.

Although records don’t agree on her first name, it appears to be a distinctive one. She had a daughter in 1847 with the same shifting name. Does this name ring a bell with any Laing researchers?

Debbi

Re: Laing family from Simcoe, Ontario

abaaba — 2011-06-02 18:14:21Z

Just found these postings and would like information on the William Gelnaw and Rachel Laing families.
Thanks,
JN

Re: Laing family from Simcoe, Ontario

abaaba — 2011-06-02 18:12:20Z

realize an old posting but looking for information on the William Gelnaw and John franklin Gelnaw families. Where does Earl fit in?
JN

Laing and Archibald connection

gordforrest — 2011-04-23 19:58:34Z

Looking for information on Scottish ancestors of Janet Laing and William Archibald. The information I have is that William and Janet were married in Edinburgh 16 Jan 1844. This couple had at least 7 children that I have been able to find. My connection to them is by their son Robert Archibald who was born 29 May 1856 Edinburgh. Robert married my half Grandaunt Agnes Smith Forrest 10 Jun 1879 Edinburgh. Agnes' parents were James Forrest and Annie Kidd.

Look forward to any infomation that may shed some light on these families.

Thanks in advance
Gord Forrest
Mississauga ON

Re: I want to loctate the Laing's from Jamaica

wildwoodframes — 2011-04-03 22:31:11Z

Regarding your desire to "loctate" (sic) relatives, my grandfather was Percival Charles Laing who was in fact a Jamaican Jewelry dealer in the Kingston area. He met my grandmother Lillie Mae while she was working as a counter girl in Macy's in New York in 1907. He was on a buying trip to New York. They had three children, possibly four. My mother was Hazel Laing, the second oldest. She and her sister Sybil were educated at a public girl's school in England, and Hazel held a degree from the Royal Conservatory of music. She met and married a British army officer, John Alexander, who was stationed in Jamaica from 1929 to 1936. Hazel died in Calgary, Alberta, Canada in 1985.

Re: Euphemia (Euphan) Laing

StageVNeon — 2011-03-28 05:42:15Z

Google this on your PC, Puslinch Township Methodist Churches. There are many Laings on this site and plenty of information on the area. Good Luck

Re: I hope you're safe

stoptoshin — 2011-03-16 11:54:34Z

Dear Nikki,
Thank you very much for your concern. My family and home are safe. If you like, please contact me at stoptoshin(at)hotmail.com, where (at) is to be replaced by @.
With kind regards, Roy

I hope you're safe

kakapo — 2011-03-16 10:53:15Z

Dear Roy
I just wanted to say that I hope you and your family are safe and well after the dreadful earthquake and tsunami and the awful problems with the nuclear power stations. I've been thinking of you while we've been seeing the dire images on television of the destruction in coastal parts of Japan. Hopefully you and your family are safe in Tokyo.
Sorry about sending the message this way but I don't have any other way to contact you.
Wishing you safety and well-being,
Niki

Laing (Hawaii - Portugal)

eel08081 — 2011-03-15 00:14:06Z

Looking for any info on Joseph Roderick Laing born 1891 in Hawaii and also looking for his parents from Portugal.