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     Anne Gilrie was born on 5 July 1789 at Stratton Mill, Liberton, Midlothian, Scotland. She was the daughter of Hugh Gillrie and Anne Dick. Anne Gilrie was baptized on 12 July 1789 at Liberton, Midlothian, Scotland.

     Isabel Gilrie was born on 19 September 1793 at Burdiehouse, Liberton, Midlothian, Scotland. She was the daughter of Hugh Gillrie and Anne Dick. Isabel Gilrie was baptized on 29 September 1793 at Liberton, Midlothian, Scotland.

     Margaret Cleghorn Gilray was born on 21 July 1782 at Stratton Mill, Liberton, Midlothian, Scotland. She was the daughter of Hugh Gillrie and Anne Dick. Margaret Cleghorn Gilray was baptized on 27 July 1782 at Liberton, Midlothian, Scotland.

     Isabella McNab was born circa August 1832 at Kilmuir, Inverness, Scotland. She was the daughter of Ewen McNab and Elizabeth McEwan. Isabella McNab was baptized on 8 September 1832 at Kilmuir by Uig, Inverness, Scotland. She married William Dick Gilray, son of Thomas Gillrie and Catharine Clark, on 19 November 1861 at Dirleton, Haddington, Scotland. Isabella McNab died on 23 February 1913 at Musselburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.

     Elizabeth Campbell Blackwood was a Milliner. She was born on 17 September 1886 at Dumbarton, Scotland. She was the daughter of James Blackwood and Marjory Davidson. Elizabeth Campbell Blackwood died on 1 September 1914 at Calton Hospital, Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, at age 27; Her usual address was 154 Comelypark Street, Dennistoun, Glasgow.

     Lilias Brown Gilray was born on 2 December 1870 at Musselburgh, Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland, Her birth was registered as Eliza Brown Gilray. However, in a Record of Corrected Entry in March 1871 her name was changed to Lilias Brown Gilray. In life, the Gilray morphed to Gilroy. The spelling of her first name variously appeared as Lillias, Lily and other variations. She was the daughter of William Dick Gilray and Isabella McNab. Lilias Brown Gilray married David Tait, son of Robert Tait, on 25 November 1892 at Inveresk, Edinburgh, Scotland. Emigrated to the USA circa 1900. Lilias Brown Gilray died on 22 February 1937 at Springfield, Massachusetts, USA, at age 66.

     Hugh Gilroy was a Loco Fireman/Blacksmith. He was born on 31 January 1865 at Colinton, Edinburgh, Scotland. He was the son of William Dick Gilray and Isabella McNab. Hugh Gilroy married Margaret Croall Stark, daughter of James Stark and Mary Sharp, on 31 December 1891 at Inveresk, Edinburgh, Scotland. Hugh Gilroy was a Papermill Worker. He died on 21 March 1926 at Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland, at age 61.

     Martin McNab Gilroy was a Coal Miner. He was born on 28 December 1866 at Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland. He was the son of William Dick Gilray and Isabella McNab. Martin McNab Gilroy died on 19 March 1945 at Royal Infirmary, George Square, Edinburgh, Scotland, at age 78. Single.

     Isabella Gilray was born on 12 November 1868 at Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland. She was the daughter of William Dick Gilray and Isabella McNab.

     Thomas Gilroy was born on 11 February 1873 at Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland. He was the son of William Dick Gilray and Isabella McNab. Thomas Gilroy married Violet Mary Pound, daughter of John Pound, on 7 July 1904 at Tottenham, Middlesex, England. Thomas Gilroy was a Metropolitan Police Constable in 1911. He died circa April 1924 at Barnet, Middlesex, England.

     Elizabeth Macewen Gilroy was born on 22 June 1862 at Nth Berwick, East Lothian, Scotland. She was the daughter of William Dick Gilray and Isabella McNab.

     William Gardner Blackwood was born on 26 March 1892 at Holly Bank, Kilcreggan, Dunbarton, Scotland. He was the son of James Blackwood and Marjory Davidson. William Gardner Blackwood married Ethel Matilda Stroud, daughter of William Stroud, on 19 July 1918 at Newbury, Berkshire, England. She migrated to Canada on the ship "Ascania", Cunard, from Southampton on 25th April 1928, accompanied by her son Gordon.
Arrived Quebec on 29th April 1928. William Gardner Blackwood was an Artist ( Painter.) He died on 9 September 1958 at Canada at age 66. His Regimental number for the Canadian Overseas Regimental Force in 1915 was 946 (RG 150 Accession 1992 - 93/166 Box 790 - 3). His brother James' was 945 in 1915.
In 1918, he was a soldier at the 4th Canadian General Hospital, Basingstoke. He emigrated to Canada, and arrived at Quebec 4th Sep 1927 on the ship "Athenia".

     Campbell Findlay Blackwood was born on 29 November 1902 at Bridgeton, Glasgow, Scotland. He was the son of James Blackwood and Marjory Davidson. Campbell Findlay Blackwood married Beatrice Dixon, daughter of George Edward Shawcross Dixon, on 31 December 1930 at York, Yorkshire, England. Campbell Findlay Blackwood died on 9 July 1983 at Platt Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, England, at age 80. He was a career soldier. In 1930 he was a Lance Corporal in the R.A.M. Corps at the Military Hospital, Fulford Rd, York. He retired as a Captain after WW2 and took up a post as a civil servant in the DHSS.

     William Parker was born circa 1827 at Sussex, England. He was the son of Allen Parker and Elizabeth Baker.

     Caroline Parker was born on 10 March 1887 at Bridgeton, Glasgow, Scotland. She was the daughter of Moses Parker and Ann Gilroy. Caroline Parker married John Blackwood, son of James Blackwood and Marjory Davidson, on 7 November 1911 at Christ Church, Camlachie, Glasgow, Scotland. Caroline Parker died on 4 January 1965 at Larkfield Hospital, Greenock, Renfrew, Scotland, at age 77. Known as Carrie to her friends, she was an enthusiastic member of the Rankin Bowling Club in Greenock.

     Beatrice Dixon was born on 16 August 1902. She was the daughter of George Edward Shawcross Dixon. Beatrice Dixon married Emmanuel A Howard circa September 1925 at Wigan, Lancashire, England. Beatrice Dixon married Campbell Findlay Blackwood, son of James Blackwood and Marjory Davidson, on 31 December 1930 at York, Yorkshire, England. Beatrice Dixon died circa December 1986 at Wigan, Lancashire, England.

     Mary McMurdo was a Dairymaid. She was born in 1818. She was the daughter of John McMurdo and Margaret Affleck. Mary McMurdo died on 7 July 1858 at Hopefield, Keir, Dumfries, Scotland. Mary never married.

     Joan Watson McMurdo was born in 1883 at Hollywood, Dumfries, Scotland. She was the daughter of William McMurdo and Marion Hiddleston. Joan Watson McMurdo married David Whyte Robbie, son of William Robbie and Catherine Whyte, on 13 January 1906 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Joan Watson McMurdo died on 30 November 1934 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.

     Helen Jardine McMurdo was born in 1886 at Keir, Dumfries, Scotland. She was the daughter of William McMurdo and Marion Hiddleston. Helen Jardine McMurdo married James Martin on 27 April 1917 at Aberdeen, Scotland. Helen Jardine McMurdo died in 1975 at Perth, Perth & Kinross, Scotland.

     Ann McNaughtan was born in 1828 at New Kilpatrick, Dunbarton, Scotland. She was the daughter of Rev Alexander McNaughtan and Janet Blackwood. Ann McNaughtan died on 28 February 1899.

     Helen McNaughtan was born in 1834 at New Kilpatrick, Dunbarton, Scotland. She was the daughter of Rev Alexander McNaughtan and Janet Blackwood. Helen McNaughtan married Robert Amos, son of Robert Amos and Elizabeth Murray, on 15 March 1877 at Heatherbank, Milngavie, Glasgow, Scotland. Helen McNaughtan died circa March 1906 at Alnwick, Northumberland, England.

     Gladys Gwendolene Murden Holland was born on 1 July 1899 at Hendon, Middlesex, England. She was the daughter of Charles Murden. Gladys Gwendolene Murden Holland married James Blackwood, son of James Blackwood and Marjory Davidson, on 1 April 1918 at Maidenhead, Berkshire, England. Gladys Gwendolene Murden Holland died on 13 October 1981 at Chiltern and Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England, at age 82.

     Gavin Finlay Blackwood was born on 26 March 1899 at Kilcreggan, Dunbarton, Scotland. He was the son of James Blackwood and Marjory Davidson. Gavin Finlay Blackwood married Mary (May) Richmond Pringle, daughter of Christopher Nisbet Pringle and Mary Jane Richmond Frame, on 27 June 1923 at Dennistoun, Glasgow, Scotland. Gavin Finlay Blackwood was an Accountant. He married Amelia (Millie) Mackay Polson, daughter of Joseph Polson and Elspeth Bruce, on 20 October 1933 at Detroit, Michigan, USA. Gavin Finlay Blackwood died on 25 November 1971 at Detroit, Michigan, USA, at age 72. He migrated on the ship "Athenia", Donaldson Line, on 24th April 1924, bound for Montreal, Quebec.
Arrived Quebec 3rd May 1924.
Crossed from Windsor, Ontario, to Detroit on 2nd August 1927.

     Lorna Blackwood was born on 28 November 1923 at Maidenhead, Berkshire, England. She was the daughter of James Blackwood and Gladys Gwendolene Murden Holland. Lorna Blackwood married Cecil Lumley Bartlett circa March 1949 at Maidenhead, Berkshire, England.

     Hazel Marjory Roy Blackwood was born on 16 January 1919 at Maidenhead, Berkshire, England. She was the daughter of James Blackwood and Gladys Gwendolene Murden Holland. Hazel Marjory Roy Blackwood married Frederick William Lee circa June 1940 at Maidenhead, Berkshire, England.

     Ethel Matilda Stroud was born circa June 1893 at Newbury, Berkshire, England. She was the daughter of William Stroud. Ethel Matilda Stroud married William Gardner Blackwood, son of James Blackwood and Marjory Davidson, on 19 July 1918 at Newbury, Berkshire, England. She migrated to Canada on the ship "Ascania", Cunard, from Southampton on 25th April 1928, accompanied by her son Gordon.
Arrived Quebec on 29th April 1928.

     Gordon W M Blackwood was born circa September 1919 at Newbury, Wiltshire, England. He migrated to Canada on the ship "Ascania", Cunard, from Southampton on 25th April 1928.
Arrived Quebec on 29th April 1928. He was the son of William Gardner Blackwood and Ethel Matilda Stroud. Gordon W M Blackwood married Armand (?). Her maiden name is not yet known.

     Armand (?) married Gordon W M Blackwood, son of William Gardner Blackwood and Ethel Matilda Stroud. Her maiden name is not yet known.

     Isaac Watson was a Mason. He was born on 18 May 1880 at Laughtrickland, Down, Ireland. Sailed on the ship "Mongolian" in 1906, destination Halifax, Canada.
Arrived in the USA in September 1923, via the Port of Ogdensburg, N.Y. He was the son of Isaac Watson and Agnes Hutchison. Isaac Watson married Emily Parker, daughter of Moses Parker and Ann Gilroy, on 8 June 1900 at Camlachie, Glasgow, Scotland.

     Kathleen Agnes A. Watson married Robert Potts. Kathleen Agnes A. Watson was born on 26 August 1913 at Ottawa, Canada. She was the daughter of Isaac Watson and Emily Parker. Kathleen Agnes A. Watson died on 18 October 1995 at Onondaga, New York, USA, at age 82. Moved to Syracuse in 1927. She became an American citizen in 1932.