Muir - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Alexander Muir of New Cumnock, Ayrshire born 1834

mcbedell — 2012-05-23 01:54:35Z

fannie & Henry Vallance were my great grandparents from riverdale, MI she married Henry Vallance in 1944. I have come to a brick wall on finding more out about their parents.

Re: George Muir/Westmoreland/Allegheny Co, PA

njw123 — 2012-05-14 19:49:27Z

Hi,

My email address has changed to watson1724atcomcast.net

MUIR Thomas W - Vietnam Wall section 6E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2012-05-05 00:48:23Z

MUIR Thomas W - Vietnam Wall section 6E

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 227,289 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Re: Muirs from Largs and Kilwinning

Wcoury3 — 2012-05-03 16:54:26Z

Have the infomation you need on my family tree here on Ancestry.com.

Attaching birth (she was a twin) and death for the margaret Muir that m. Robert Brown on 7 Jun 1837.

She was born a Twin with Marion Muir on 11 July 1818 to John Muir and Jean (also seen as Jane) Howie.

She died in 1902. The age on the death certificate is wrong (says 68). But all other info is correct - including the informant William Boyle son-in-law who is the spouse of Margaret's daughter Ann Brown. William and Ann Boyle are my gr. gr. grandparents.

Re: William Muir / daughter Agnes N. Muir

joyces4steelers9 — 2012-05-03 11:45:15Z

yes, she was born in Blossburg, Pennsylvania, later lived in New York as a young child and then moved toDuBois, Pennsylvania with her family. Her father was a poet and worked for the railroad in DiBois, until his death in 1942.
she had several siblings , some half siblings and step
siblings. her mother was mary ann reay muir. brother,
robert married helen julia close, they lived in New York when they were having their children and later moved to Portland, Oregon and stayed there until their deaths and their children stayed out west. James Muir lived in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and a brother Douglas Muir was 20 when he passed away. thhere was a sister or two I think one was Marion vere Muir born to her father's second wife Marion wood muir. The reason I am searching for information about my grandmother Agnes Muir is that I have no record in any census or even a birth certificate for her and it is confusing as to who her mother actually was...I am pretty sure it was Mary ann reay Muir.. but would like more info about her in her younger years. she married my grandfather charles james stott in 1909. at that time he lived in Sykesville and she in DuBois. they had just one child, a daughter, my mother , mary ann stott. who first married chambers amos bowser and then my father audley milton stouffer and she settled in Kittanning armstrong county as did my grandparents. any info opn my grandmother or the Muirs or even the stott's would be helpful
thank you very much for your interest and helpful suggestions
susan and Joyce doing the Muir, Stott and Stouffer lines of our family

Muir family tree

eliseblosser55 — 2012-04-26 15:22:44Z

I recently found out that I am related to Elise Muir, born 1558 Lanarkshire, Scotland. Living in the Smoky Mountains, I already had a few of John Muir's books. I was wondering if possibly I am realted to John Muir (the naturalist). If anyone has any information I would really appreciate it!

thanks

Re: William Muir / daughter Agnes N. Muir

joyces4steelers9 — 2012-04-19 15:00:30Z

some added information about Agnes Muir Stott
She was born in 1882..some say England others say Pennsylvania
Her father was William N. Muir. He was a poet and also worked for a railroad in DuBois at least from 1909 maybe earlier until the 1930's.
Agnes married Charles who was from Sykesville in 1909.
They had just one child, a daughter, Mary Ann Stott, born June 4, 1910 in DuBois, Pennsylvania.
they were still living in DuBois in 1913.
Charles worked on a railroad bridge sometime in the 1920's in Armstrong county, above Kittanning in Mosgrove. They lived in Kittanning, until their deaths. Agnes passed away in 1939 in a little village called Watersonville, just across the river from another community called Redbank.

she had siblings/ half siblings..one was Douglas Muir who passed away at around age 20-21 in DuBois. also a brother James Wallace Muir and I forget the other's as I don't have info in front of me at this time.
she might have lived in New York as it seems that some relatives lived there in early 1900's. I think in Stuben county, New York, New York
Robert Muir was one person who was here.
thank you so much
susan

Re: William Muir / daughter Agnes N. Muir

thomsonjm — 2012-04-19 10:11:13Z

Could you provide some more information about location and dates if possible?

It's much easier to focus a search when that information is included.

Thanks

Jim T

William Muir / daughter Agnes N. Muir

joyces4steelers9 — 2012-04-18 20:05:42Z

I am searching for information about my grandmother Agnes N. Muir who was the daughter of William N. Muir.
Agnes had siblings some named here..
some are half brothers/sisters but in all the census records that I see I do not see her mentioned and do not know who her mother was for sure.
William was married to Mary Anne Reay. some children were:
Robert Reay Muir, and another ?
then his second wife Marion Vere' Wood Muir ahd he had:
james Wallace Muir, Douglas A. Muir, Marion Vere' Muir,
so you see I do not have record of Agnes N. Muir who is my grandmother born to either Mary Anne Reay or Marion Vere. But I have a photo that someone told me that was mary Anne Reay Muir, Agnes N. Muir and William Muir.
anyone out there have any idea where I can find out this information
My mother, Mary Ann Stott used to tell us that there was a step grandmother...but never made any connections because when you are young things like don't register especially since they were all gone by that time!
thanks for any help about this

stewaet muir

alstonmuir — 2012-03-13 18:28:10Z

looking for mother and father of stewart muir born 1732,mochrum,wigtowm scotland. any infomation would be helpful.

Re: Regina Muir, 90, born,in Mt. Pleasant, the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Bevil King.

1727GWIII — 2012-02-26 22:48:35Z

Jim & Jean were my across the street neighbors when I was growing up in White Oak.
It was interesting because my Grandmother was a Muir but they were not related. Additionally, My father was also born in Mt Pleasant
Small world, eh?
GWIII

Regina Muir, 90, born,in Mt. Pleasant, the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Bevil King.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2012-02-16 03:29:10Z

Regina Muir
White Oak

Regina Muir, 90, of White Oak,
died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012.
She was born July 29, 1921, in Mt. Pleasant, the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Bevil King. She was the wife of the late James M. Muir Sr. She is survived by her children, Marjorie (John) Schessler and James "Marty" (Karen) Muir Jr., of North Huntingdon, and Frank O. (Patti) Muir, of Irwin; grandchildren, Lori, John, Michelle, Dan and Krista; great-grandchildren, Addison, Evan and Logan; and brother, John (Dorothy) King, of Barrington, N.J. Friends will be received from 4 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at STRIFFLERS OF WHITE OAK CREMATION AND MORTUARY SERVICES, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131, Sue Striffler Galaski, Supervisor, A blessing service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Father Dennis Colamarino officiating. Burial will follow.
(Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh )

Re: Where did Muir come from?

muirce — 2012-01-11 01:22:55Z

There are several theories as to the origin of the name. Literally, it means "of the moors". If you read a history book on Scotland (written by a Scot), you will see the term muir scattered liberally throughout when they discuss moors.

The most ancient version of the name is believed to be O'Mordha, Gaelice for noble or stately. Many believe that the Muirs are decended from the clan of Fergus Mor of Ireland.

The spelling of the name is also partially determined by where the family is from. You may want to check out www.theclanmuir.org or clannmuironline.ning.com. Both offer a lot of information on the Muir background.

Re: Muir Family

muirce — 2012-01-11 00:52:02Z

The irony of names.... My grandmother's name was also Mary Elizabeth Muir, but she was born in the 100's. And my brother is Michael Muir, but he lives in the USA. I am working on our family tree. Please feel free to take a look at it and see if we fit in with you anywhere. The Muirs tended to recycle names quite a bit.

ABERCROMBIE MUIR

Les_Hewett — 2012-01-02 22:17:27Z

Any lister with links/knowledge of Abercrombie Muir, m.1883 Govan, Lanark, to James McNab. Any advice appreciated. ljhewett@ihug.co.nz Les Hewett, Napier, New Zealand.

Re: William MUIR 1846 Govan, Lanark, Scotland

Les_Hewett — 2012-01-02 21:57:13Z

Was a Govan daughter Abercrombie Muir by chance ? Ours called asons William, Robert and James? She married 1883 James McNab. ljhewett@ihug.co.nz

Re: Anna MUIR/James MILLSOP

CMillsop — 2011-12-14 18:36:04Z

Not sure you are still here but here is what I have:
Anna Ives Muir b. 19 Jun 1833, Ayrshire, Scotland d. 20 Apr 2909, Sharpesville, Mercer Co., PA M. James Jackson Millsop, 31 Jul 1853, Irvine Parish, Ayrshire, Scotland. Her death cert has father as John Moor and no mother listed. My email is Chekotah2001@yahoo.com Thanks!
Candace

Re: John McLean Muir

AnnaTKnapp — 2011-10-25 04:22:24Z

Try Scotlands People website. For a small fee you'll find his birth certificate with his parents name. Then you can find their certificates and posslibly their parents certificates too. The Census's are also available to help fill in Siblings. You may also find a litte information on the LDS site for free.

John McLean Muir

jlmalmquist2 — 2011-10-24 23:47:36Z

Hello

I wish to find out more about the lineage of my paternal grandfather, John McLean Muir who was born in Glasgow (Ibrox, I think) in 1905, died in Ayrshire in 1972 and married my maternal grandmother, Ann Sinclair Dickie Smith. I have a considerable amount of information on her side but nothing on his.

Any information, threads or links pertaining to him would be much appreciated.

Kind regards
Craig Johnston

Margaret Muir/Lindsay/Orr/Storrie/Archibald

clddbd — 2011-10-14 06:09:43Z

I was in Scotland this July 2011 at the Kirk O'Shotts Church/cemetery and took this picture. I hope someone finds it meaningful to their family.
Cheryl

James Muir

JustJune2u1 — 2011-09-23 15:18:30Z

Looking for information on James Muir: Born about Feb 1870, in Canada, England... I think. Married Florence Stiles in 1894. So many Muirs, and this is as far as I have gotten in my genealogy on the Muir side. He was my Great Grandfather. I believe his father was from Scotland, and mother was from Canada.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

thanks!

Re: Muir Family

thomsonjm — 2011-09-12 13:58:33Z

Hi again Bethany.

I'm always a bit careful about including people's e-mail addresses in messages on open forums like this, but I have found a lady who might be able to assist.

You'll have to construct her "proper" email address from this:

roses (at) nbnet (dot) nb (dot) ca

Sorry about that but it limits the automatic harvesting of properly formattted e-mail addresses by spammers.

I hope she can help.

Kind regards, and very good luck

Jim T

Re: Muir Family

bethanylynn91 — 2011-09-11 18:08:42Z

well my dad was adopted so im not to sure about his parents but roderick bruce muir lives in st.stephen new brunswick and he has 3 girls and one boy and we are all 20 years old or older! and the names are bethany lynn haley, emily muir, david muir, kimberly muir, and kimberly muir! and he was married to julie toth, and pauline pelton! i hope that is enough!

Re: Muir Family

thomsonjm — 2011-09-11 10:06:53Z

Hi Bethany.

If you can provide more information including locations, dates, events etc., that will make it easier for people to search for your connections.

Regards

Jim T

Re: Muir Family

bethanylynn91 — 2011-09-10 21:33:45Z

hi my name is bethany haley/ or muir my father is roderick bruce muir and my mother is pauline carol pelton! i am not sure how this works, but i just thought it would be interesting to meet or talk to family members! if you or anyone knows you roderick bruce muir is please message me back and let me know! i know he was adopted so i dont know who his real parents are, but i would love to meet them! thank you

Esther Muir of Dallas, TX 1937

drbrownlee — 2011-09-09 05:45:17Z

Esther is pictured in the 1937 Forester, yearbook of Forest Avenue High School in Dallas, and is a senior. I'm not kin but thought this might help someone researching the family.

Re: Samuel Muir and Grace White Scotland to Illinois

mylove4ever8488 — 2011-08-26 02:25:58Z

George married Lorena Del in our family tree Taryn. The search continues.

Re: Samuel Muir and Grace White Scotland to Illinois

kiwiswim1 — 2011-08-25 01:12:28Z

Cool!! The information I have has largely been obtained through census and BDM data. I have George marrying Josephine Cooke in 1909. They had three kids (George, Mary and Betty). Does that match with what you have?

Re: Samuel Muir and Grace White Scotland to Illinois

tarynmoore_1 — 2011-08-25 01:02:40Z

Hello Dave,

I am doing my family tree and I believe My Great Great grandfather's parents were Samuel and Grace. My Great Grandgfather's Name is George W. Moore born in 1873 in Illinois. The Last name "Muir" was changed when they immigrated to the United states. Because of my G. G. G Grandfather having a very thick Scotish accent they had misunderstood him and spelt it Moore, so they kept it. I do know that they arrived in New York on the Furnessia. I hope this helps. I am still doing the research to confirm the connection. can I ask you how you got this info? Good Luck!!

Re: JOhn Muir/Jane Muir. Monument Pic from Scotland

thomsonjm — 2011-07-29 08:49:57Z

You are very welcome Cheryl.

It's people like you that fuel the engine of genealogy.

I had a period of illness just over ten years ago that allowed me a lot of time to concentrate on family history. How I wish that the resources available today were in place back then.

I can also understand the demands of a young family (wait till they are in their twenties!) and the added need to focus on two of them must be tiring and probably rewarding at the same time.

As before, kind regards and best wishes from SW Scotland.

Re: JOhn Muir/Jane Muir. Monument Pic from Scotland

clddbd — 2011-07-29 08:34:54Z

Thanks for the kind words Jim. I am slowwwwwwwly getting these up on both Ancestry and Find A Grave. I have little kids two of which have autism so sometimes the going is much slower than I would like. All I can say is keep looking because who knows who I will put up. I took over 1,000 pictures of monument on this trip to Scotland at about 6 different cemeteries. UGH...seemed like a good thought at the time :)

Cheryl

Re: JOhn Muir/Jane Muir. Monument Pic from Scotland

thomsonjm — 2011-07-29 08:12:18Z

Cheryl,

many thanks for spending so much of your time doing this. I note that you have possibly hundreds of postings with memorial inscriptions and that can only be lauded.

The one for the Muir headstone isn't (as far as I know at the moment) one of mine, but I am sure that you have provided many other family name searchers with significant leads.

Will you be adding these details to any of the grave/burial/interment/cemetery sites?

Once again, your efforts are very much appreciated.

Kind regards and best wishes for the future.

JimT

JOhn Muir/Jane Muir. Monument Pic from Scotland

clddbd — 2011-07-28 07:51:11Z

I was at the Church of Scotland Kirkliston Parish Church in July 2011 and took this picture. Hope it is meaningful for someone.

Cheryl

John Muir/Agnes Marshall.Monument Pic from Scotland

clddbd — 2011-07-22 07:15:41Z

I took this picture on July 18, 2011 at the Church of Scotland Kirk "O" Shotts, Scotland. I hope someone finds it meaningful to their family

Cheryl

Re: John Muir d. 1873 married to Mary Patton

1727GWIII — 2011-07-04 17:59:22Z

Cheryl, I have info on this family if you are still interested.
Please contact me @ gwiii@aol.com
I would also appreciate any info you might have.

Robert MUIR & Jonet BARR Hamilton Lanarkshire Scotland

muirbert1 — 2011-06-21 17:04:56Z

Robert MUIR (b. abt 1680 Hamilton, Lanarksahre, Scotland) married 1700 Hight Church Glasgow, Jonet Barr (ch. 09 Nov 1680 High Church Glasgow).
The had 7 children: Thomas ch. 14 Jan 1701; John ch. 05 Jul 1702, d. bef 1704; John ch. 13 Apr 1704; Katherine ch. 27 Jul 1705; Alexander ch. 07 Jan 1707, d. bef 1710; James ch. 14 Dec 1708; Alexander ch. 03 Sep 1710.

I am looking for more information about Robert Muir and his children. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

Roberta

Re: John Muir, Naturalist

jgainescdr1 — 2011-06-03 00:15:33Z

Eileen: Nice to hear from you. I have been rather inactive on the John Muir scene of late, but would be more than willing to swap info. I keep manual records but they are pretty good back to crawfordjohn era of the Muirs in Scotland. So, if you would like to forward what you have, I'd be happy to try to fill in blanks so we can see the tie in to John Muir, Naturalist. I phrase it that way because I have responded to a number of researchers whom insist they are descendants of John Muir, and I generally respond that there are a number of John Muirs from Scotland but few descendants of John Muir the Naturalist. It was a reasonably large family at one time but has dwindled with time. Fire away and I'll see what I can do. I live up here in Reno so do get down to the Muir papers reaonably often. Jim Gaines, email jgainescdr@charter.net for direct contact.

MUIR FAMILY Pratt City, Alabama

shannonberlin1 — 2011-06-02 16:25:06Z

I am in need of some help regarding my family history! My name is Shannon Muir Berlin. My great grandparents were Isabele Muir and Gilbert Muir and they resided in Pratt City area of Birmingham, Alabama. They were a childless couple, when sometime in financial distress (1917 - 1918) someone (??) who had multiple children GAVE THE MUIR FAMILY A BABY BOY that they named Robert Herron Muir. This was my grandfather - he never knew he was "adopted". The Muir's raised Robert Muir in a wonderful home with a lot of love and he was a wonderful man who died in 1992; however, I am at a standstill trying to find out the original family name/history of my bloodline. I am hoping someone can help me just figure out my heritage! If you know who may have given this baby boy to the Muir's in Alabama, please let me know! Any leads are appreciated! Thank you!

Re: John Muir, Naturalist

ewieck1 — 2011-05-31 19:42:33Z

Hi Jim, my grandmothers side are Muirs and are related to John Muir, Id like to find out how, would you like to exchange information? Let me know and Ill send over what I have. Eileen WIeck

Re: Joseph Jackson Muir

stoneridgeplace — 2011-05-18 02:54:40Z

Do you know other details on him? I am researching the Moore (may have been spelled Muir once upon a time) and Craig Families. James J. Moore,born in PA in 1776, married Jane Craig, daughter of Robert and Katherine "Katy" Craig from Northern Ireland, when they were in Humphreys County, TN along the Duck River. They started their family there before moving to Dallas County, AL around 1819. They had seven children together. These families worshipped and were buried at two cemeteries associated with Prosperity Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (Scotch Covenanter Roots), now located on Church Street in Marion Junction, Dallas County, Alabama. Many of these family members were educated at Erskine College in Due West, SC. Specifically, I am trying to locate James' parents and/or siblings, names unknown. James' middle name, middle initial J., may be Jackson as some of his sons' have Jackson as a middle name. It is said, but never substantiated, that the Moore's came from Northern Ireland to Massachusetts in the late 1700's and the family established homes there, Pennslyvania, and other surrounding states. My guess is his parents, names unknown, settled in PA. Any information or guidance would be much appreciated.

James Muir & Diana Culperson Mystery

cmwillis41 — 2011-05-10 02:29:44Z

I have this very old document that I inherited a while back that records some of my family history on the Muir side. I believe it may have been written down by either my grandmother or my great grandmother (both deceased). It creates a bit of a mystery for me. I can't seem to find Diana Culperson anywhere in Scotland. If anyone can help me out it would be greatly appreciated. The document reads exactly like this:

"Lady Diana Culperson married James Muir, a weaver on her father's estate. Her father was the Earl Culperson. He disinherited her. This was in Scotland.

Diana and James had three children born in Scotland

John
Janot (Janet)
Diane (Dinah) Jane

Diana's health failed & they moved to America to Syracuse New York.

Thomas Born
Margaret
Charlotte (Born April 11, 1845 at Waubano, Ontario) Married James Shaw

Diana died & James Muir married Elizabeth Kipp who cared for the three younger children like a loving mother. She had no Children.

The Muir Estate was in Muircastle Scotland"

Again, any help would be greatly appreciated.

Joseph Jackson Muir

rmparks55 — 2011-05-04 14:08:16Z

Am looking for any information on Joseph Jackson Muir. Do know his family came from Pennsylvania. Hoping to get beyond that.

Samuel Muir and Grace White Scotland to Illinois

kiwiswim1 — 2011-04-24 10:41:20Z

Hello there,
I'm trying to find out if there are any other descendants of the above Samuel Muir and Grace White who came from Stevenston, Ayrshire, Scotland in about 1871. They settled in Decatur Illinois. THey had 7 children born both in Scotland and Illinois including: Mary, James, Hugh Samuel, Jane, Grace,and George. If anyone knows this family and especialy if they are descended from them I would love to hear from them.

Thanks,
Dave

Re: Muir Family

rmparks55 — 2011-04-22 23:28:43Z

Any relation to Joseph Jackson Muir. He had a daughter named Mary.

Re: Ann Muir Married John McIntosh/Mackintosh

mcintoshbmc — 2011-04-13 23:11:54Z

How can I GET IN TOUCH WITH YOU?

Jean Muir

Amymercedi — 2011-04-11 15:49:02Z

Hi All,

My Great Grandmother's name is Jean Muir abt 1891 passed 1966 I am looking for any information on her. I have hit a deadend here in the states. He did marry Sidney G Tranfield and came to the states. Had 2 children. I would love to know her parents names If she had any siblings.

Pamela Muir Patterson

dmuir69 — 2011-04-08 16:27:21Z

This is a message for Pamela Muir Patterson, formerly and perhaps presently of Birmingham, Alabama or thereabouts and wife of Robert Patterson. Pam is the daughter of David Findlay Muir, deceased. She has a half brother, David Michael Muir of Atlanta, Georgia, who died 3/25/11. Please note the following:

Pam,

Please note that David is using the obituary that appears in the Atlanta Journal/Constitution this date as a means of seeking your location. Loper and Lawyer Broome plan to ask you to acknowledge an unproven copy of his will wherein he expressly disinherits and embarrasses you. Please do not let Loper or Broome know where you are.

If anyone is aware of Pam's whereabouts, please send her this message ASAP, so that she may avoid embarrassment and hurt.

Thanks to anyone who can help.

Patricia A. Gresham
Muir's other half sister who has already suffered the embarrassment she seeks to help Pam avoid.
caribel@mindspring.com

William Muir and Christian or Christina Whyte

jhste — 2011-04-05 17:17:28Z

Above married abt 1770 in Bothwell Lanarkshire Scotland.There son also William was my 4x G father. Do these name ring a bell with anyone.

There son was married to a Margaret Frame

My e mail address is jhste@talktalk.net

Re: Muirs from Fife Scotland

2005chevye — 2011-04-02 11:30:56Z

e - mail correction

susanfahrnbach@yahoo.com

John Muir and Anna.daughter:

Johanna Muir married William Brown from Burlington Co., NJ

Amelia Sackett Muir

white_roses — 2011-04-01 12:50:13Z

Mrs. Amelia Muir Funeral Friday
Funeral services for Mrs. Amelia Sackett Muir, who died Wednesday at her home, 615 Hays Street, will be held Friday morning at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with Bishop William T. Capers and Rev. Robert Allen officiating.
Mrs. Muir, a native of New York, had lived here 50 years and was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
She is survived by two sons, Arthur Muir of San Antonio and Douglas Muir of Buenos Aires; a sister, Mrs. M. R. Morgan of Foxburg, Pa.; two grandsons, Edward D. Muir and Arthur H. Muir, Jr.; a granddaughter, Mrs. Albert Steves III, and a great-grandson, Albert Steves, all of San Antonio.

San Antonio (Texas) Express
December 29, 1939