I finished searching the parish registers for Girvan, Ayrshire last Sunday and today.
Film #1041379
Volume 1 - 1733-1769 Baptisms [not viewed]
Volume 2 - 1769 - 1819 Baptisms and Marriages
1783 - 1794 Burials
1783 - 1789 Marriages and Burials
1822 - Marriages at very end
Lovely writing at times. Spencerian script toward the end. Not one
Gavin Baptism or Marriage. There were Sloans and Scotts, lots of
Peacocks and several Forsyths.
If there is a Given / Gavin /Govan connection to Girvan, it either
doesn't appear in the parish registers or the registers have been lost.
Will keep an eye out for other Ayrshire parishes close to Girvan.
By the way, a gentleman on a Girvan messageboard checked Scotland's People and the Catholic registers for Girvan and found no Given / Gavin / Goven baptisms other than the ones which we already have in Lesmahagow
parish.
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Sunday, October 3, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Parish Registers for Girvan, Ayrshire
September 15, 2010
I received the microfilms from the LDS Library and began searching for Given, Gavin, Govan records in Girvan, Ayrshire.
FHL Film #1041380
Baptisms v. 3 1820-1855
These records are clear and sometimes beautifully written. There are Scott, Sloan and Miller/ar family records in this parish in this time period, but not one Given/Gavin/Govan baptism. There is one McGivan record: Thomas, son of William McGivan and Helen Renny, Baptism - 8 Oct 1826.
This means that, although Sloan Scott Christa Gavin, Mrs. Robert Love, stated that she was born in Girvan, she was not baptised there. There is a submitted entry on the IGI which gives Gervan, Argyllshire as her place of birth, but I have not been able to find any place by that name in Argyll.
I received the microfilms from the LDS Library and began searching for Given, Gavin, Govan records in Girvan, Ayrshire.
FHL Film #1041380
Baptisms v. 3 1820-1855
These records are clear and sometimes beautifully written. There are Scott, Sloan and Miller/ar family records in this parish in this time period, but not one Given/Gavin/Govan baptism. There is one McGivan record: Thomas, son of William McGivan and Helen Renny, Baptism - 8 Oct 1826.
This means that, although Sloan Scott Christa Gavin, Mrs. Robert Love, stated that she was born in Girvan, she was not baptised there. There is a submitted entry on the IGI which gives Gervan, Argyllshire as her place of birth, but I have not been able to find any place by that name in Argyll.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Girvan, Ayrshire - Now and in 1837
Girvan, Ayrshire
(Scottish Gaelic: Inbhir Gharbhain)
Girvan is a burgh in Carrick, South Ayrshire, Scotland, with a population of about 8000 people. Originally a fishing port, it is now also a seaside resort with beaches and cliffs. It lies 20 miles south of Ayr, and 30 miles north of Stranraer, one of the principal ferry ports from Scotland to Northern Ireland.
Boats also sail from the harbour to **Ailsa Craig, an island in the Firth of Clyde. In the summer it is possible to sail around Ailsa Craig on the paddle steamer Waverley.
Girvan railway station is on the Glasgow South Western Line.
** Ailsa Craig is the source of stone for curling stones.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girvan
GIRVAN - AYRSHIRE DIRECTORY 1837 - by Pigot & Co
Is a port town and burgh of barony, in the parish of its name and district of Carrick; 99 miles wsw of Edinburgh, 56 ssw of Glasgow, 31 nnw of Portpatrick, the like distance nne of Stranraer, 21 s by w of Ayr, 13 n by e of Ballantrae, 12 ssw of Maybole, and 6 sw of Dailly; situate on the left bank of the Garvan or Girvan, near to its influx with the sea and at a point exactly opposite the islet called Ailsa Craig.
The harbour, which is now convenient for shipping, underwent great improvement at the expense of the late Sir H.D. Hamilton, the then sole proprietor; and others, upon an extensive scale, are contemplated, in consequence of, an act to give convenience and effect to, the new line of railroad, and the establishment of a steam-packet direct to Glasgow. Large quantities of grain, of various kinds, are annually exported from hence, chiefly to Liverpool and Glasgow. The consignments of timber from North America to merchants in this town are considerable; the trade in coal and lime is likewise important - the mines of the former and quarries of the latter being numerous in this neighbourhood; but the principal business of the town consists in the manufacture of a variety of cotton and other goods, for the Glasgow and Paisley markets, which affords employment to the bulk of the inhabitants.
The government of the town is vested in two bailies and twelve common councilmen - four of the latter being chosen annually, upon the retirement or otherwise of the like number, on the 12th October; the Duchess of Coigney, or her representative, is superior of the burough. The places of worship are, a church of the establishment (a neat structure, thoroughly repaired some years since), United Secession and Methodist meeting-houses, and a Roman Catholic chapel.
To the parochial school a valuable donation was made by the late Mrs Crawford, of Ardmillan, who left the interest of £1,000 forever to the teachers, for the education of forty children, subject only to the deduction of two guineas, to be distributed in small prizes amongst the pupils; the same munificent lady also left the interest of £1,000 of which £12 are given to the precentor of the church for the instruction of ten of the children in sacred music, and the balance to be divided among poor householders, not receiving parish relief. Here is also a charity school, supported by various donations and subscription from the gentry and others residing in the town and neighbourhood.
A market, chiefly for grain, is held at Girvan every Monday; and there are two annual fairs, on the last Monday in the months of April and October, for stock, hiring servants, and general business.
The celebrated and extraordinary rock called Ailsa Craig is immediately opposite to, and fifteen miles distant from Girvan, rising out of the Firth of Clyde to the height of a thousand feet. It is two miles in circumference; and the top, which is conical, is covered with a luxurious crop of heath, grass and other plants, which feed great numbers of goats and rabbits. In one place the nettles form an impenetrable forest, six feet in height; and all the other plants likewise attain a proportionably gigantic size. All around, on the precipitous sides of the rock, uniformly nestle almost inconceivable numbers of solan geese, puffins, and gannets, which flutter about, and produce incessant deafening noise. On a long terrace or shoulder of the craig, at the elevation of 200 feet from the base, stands a deserted square tower, or castellated house, still very perfect as a ruin. Higher up issue two sparkling and beautiful springs of water, one of which forms a small marshy plain, covered with various plants, amongst others, the "hydrocatile vulgaris" of extraordinary magnitude. The rock belongs to the Marquess of Ailsa, who draws from it a yearly rental of about £30 which is paid by the feathers of the fowls and the rabbit skins. Naturalists and botanists would find a visit of value, in increasing their knowledge of the vegetable world.
Post Office, Thomas Donaldson, Post master - Letters from Glasgow and England arrive every night at a quarter before twelve, and are despatched at a quarter before eight at night - Letters from Portpaatrick arrive every night at a quarter before eight, and are despatched every night at a quarter before twelve - A penny-post to Barr every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning at eight.
(List of inhabitants - No Gavin, Govan, Given, Givan surname listed)
COACHES
To Ayr, the "Robert Burns", from the King's Arms, every Tuesday and Friday morning at six; goes through Kirkoswald on Tuesdays and Dailly on Friday.
To Glasgow, the "Royal Mail", (from Portpatrick), passes through every evening at half-past seven.
To Portpatrick, the "Royal Mail", (from Glasgow), passes through every night at half-past eleven.
CARRIERS
To Ayr and Maybole, Wm. Dryden, from Montgomery st every Tuesday To Ballantrae, John McWhirter, from the Star, every Monday.
To Glasgow, Robert Hannah, from Dalrymple st, every Tuesday.
To Stranraer, John Steven, from Vicarton-row, every Wednesday.
CONVEYANCE BY WATER
Steam-Packets:
To Glasgow, the "Nimrod" (from Stranraer), calls every Monday, and the "Loch Ryan" every Tuesday.
To Stranraer, The "Loch Ryan" (from Glasgow), calls every Friday, and the "Nimrod" every Saturday.
Coastal Vessels:
To Glasgow, the "Earl Gray" (Robert McKechine, agent), and the "Irvine" (David Ferguson, agent) once a fortnight.
To Liverpool, the "Jenny and Nancy" (Robert Ballantine, agent), and the "Sutit"(?) (Robert McKechine, agent) occasionally.
This transcript was kindly provided by Keith Muirhead from the Sunshine Coast of Queensland - from Genuki website
(Scottish Gaelic: Inbhir Gharbhain)
Girvan is a burgh in Carrick, South Ayrshire, Scotland, with a population of about 8000 people. Originally a fishing port, it is now also a seaside resort with beaches and cliffs. It lies 20 miles south of Ayr, and 30 miles north of Stranraer, one of the principal ferry ports from Scotland to Northern Ireland.
Boats also sail from the harbour to **Ailsa Craig, an island in the Firth of Clyde. In the summer it is possible to sail around Ailsa Craig on the paddle steamer Waverley.
Girvan railway station is on the Glasgow South Western Line.
** Ailsa Craig is the source of stone for curling stones.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girvan
GIRVAN - AYRSHIRE DIRECTORY 1837 - by Pigot & Co
Is a port town and burgh of barony, in the parish of its name and district of Carrick; 99 miles wsw of Edinburgh, 56 ssw of Glasgow, 31 nnw of Portpatrick, the like distance nne of Stranraer, 21 s by w of Ayr, 13 n by e of Ballantrae, 12 ssw of Maybole, and 6 sw of Dailly; situate on the left bank of the Garvan or Girvan, near to its influx with the sea and at a point exactly opposite the islet called Ailsa Craig.
The harbour, which is now convenient for shipping, underwent great improvement at the expense of the late Sir H.D. Hamilton, the then sole proprietor; and others, upon an extensive scale, are contemplated, in consequence of, an act to give convenience and effect to, the new line of railroad, and the establishment of a steam-packet direct to Glasgow. Large quantities of grain, of various kinds, are annually exported from hence, chiefly to Liverpool and Glasgow. The consignments of timber from North America to merchants in this town are considerable; the trade in coal and lime is likewise important - the mines of the former and quarries of the latter being numerous in this neighbourhood; but the principal business of the town consists in the manufacture of a variety of cotton and other goods, for the Glasgow and Paisley markets, which affords employment to the bulk of the inhabitants.
The government of the town is vested in two bailies and twelve common councilmen - four of the latter being chosen annually, upon the retirement or otherwise of the like number, on the 12th October; the Duchess of Coigney, or her representative, is superior of the burough. The places of worship are, a church of the establishment (a neat structure, thoroughly repaired some years since), United Secession and Methodist meeting-houses, and a Roman Catholic chapel.
To the parochial school a valuable donation was made by the late Mrs Crawford, of Ardmillan, who left the interest of £1,000 forever to the teachers, for the education of forty children, subject only to the deduction of two guineas, to be distributed in small prizes amongst the pupils; the same munificent lady also left the interest of £1,000 of which £12 are given to the precentor of the church for the instruction of ten of the children in sacred music, and the balance to be divided among poor householders, not receiving parish relief. Here is also a charity school, supported by various donations and subscription from the gentry and others residing in the town and neighbourhood.
A market, chiefly for grain, is held at Girvan every Monday; and there are two annual fairs, on the last Monday in the months of April and October, for stock, hiring servants, and general business.
The celebrated and extraordinary rock called Ailsa Craig is immediately opposite to, and fifteen miles distant from Girvan, rising out of the Firth of Clyde to the height of a thousand feet. It is two miles in circumference; and the top, which is conical, is covered with a luxurious crop of heath, grass and other plants, which feed great numbers of goats and rabbits. In one place the nettles form an impenetrable forest, six feet in height; and all the other plants likewise attain a proportionably gigantic size. All around, on the precipitous sides of the rock, uniformly nestle almost inconceivable numbers of solan geese, puffins, and gannets, which flutter about, and produce incessant deafening noise. On a long terrace or shoulder of the craig, at the elevation of 200 feet from the base, stands a deserted square tower, or castellated house, still very perfect as a ruin. Higher up issue two sparkling and beautiful springs of water, one of which forms a small marshy plain, covered with various plants, amongst others, the "hydrocatile vulgaris" of extraordinary magnitude. The rock belongs to the Marquess of Ailsa, who draws from it a yearly rental of about £30 which is paid by the feathers of the fowls and the rabbit skins. Naturalists and botanists would find a visit of value, in increasing their knowledge of the vegetable world.
Post Office, Thomas Donaldson, Post master - Letters from Glasgow and England arrive every night at a quarter before twelve, and are despatched at a quarter before eight at night - Letters from Portpaatrick arrive every night at a quarter before eight, and are despatched every night at a quarter before twelve - A penny-post to Barr every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning at eight.
(List of inhabitants - No Gavin, Govan, Given, Givan surname listed)
COACHES
To Ayr, the "Robert Burns", from the King's Arms, every Tuesday and Friday morning at six; goes through Kirkoswald on Tuesdays and Dailly on Friday.
To Glasgow, the "Royal Mail", (from Portpatrick), passes through every evening at half-past seven.
To Portpatrick, the "Royal Mail", (from Glasgow), passes through every night at half-past eleven.
CARRIERS
To Ayr and Maybole, Wm. Dryden, from Montgomery st every Tuesday To Ballantrae, John McWhirter, from the Star, every Monday.
To Glasgow, Robert Hannah, from Dalrymple st, every Tuesday.
To Stranraer, John Steven, from Vicarton-row, every Wednesday.
CONVEYANCE BY WATER
Steam-Packets:
To Glasgow, the "Nimrod" (from Stranraer), calls every Monday, and the "Loch Ryan" every Tuesday.
To Stranraer, The "Loch Ryan" (from Glasgow), calls every Friday, and the "Nimrod" every Saturday.
Coastal Vessels:
To Glasgow, the "Earl Gray" (Robert McKechine, agent), and the "Irvine" (David Ferguson, agent) once a fortnight.
To Liverpool, the "Jenny and Nancy" (Robert Ballantine, agent), and the "Sutit"(?) (Robert McKechine, agent) occasionally.
This transcript was kindly provided by Keith Muirhead from the Sunshine Coast of Queensland - from Genuki website
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