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Abbey St BathansSome Purves families in Duns BerwickshireA well known Berwickshire name Purves, a family from Duns in 1634 and his heirs.2 pages or more22Mrs. Evelyn Carlson 
Abbey St BathansEcclesiastical Education in Berwickshire What the records have to tellEcclesiastical education of Berwickshire and where to find useful information2 pages or more38Dr Charles Hoy 
AberfoyleBorder - Line Experiences Of a Canadian ResearcherThe Ainslie born in Lilliesleaf and how a trip from Canada to research the family. It ended in a book.2 pages or more10Robert L. Morden 
AdelaideTwo stories of 19th century emigration to Australia and New ZealandTwo stories from the 19th century of emigration to the New World. Andrew Rutherford and his family.Less than 1 page12Elsie Ahrens 
AfricaMiscellaneous Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Births 1854-1900Previous compilations of intimations have related to events in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the USA. These relate to births in other locations, of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.3 pages or more58Marjorie Gavin 
Aikwood TowerShillinglaw WallsShillinglaw Tower not far from Traquair it is not only a heap of stones - an interesting tale.2 pages or more38Jean Shillinglaw Ridley 
AinslieThe Ainslies--Some notesThe name Ainslie, from 1066 onwards, a full and detailed family history.1 page or more8Violet Jardine 
AinslieThe Rutherford LettersThese letters come from a collection written by Rutherfords, in Ancrum to their folks in Canada. 4 are from 1852, and one from1928. Many names of Ancrum and nearby people mentioned.3 pages or more44Ann F Rutherford, Robert Turnbull, George Hay 
AinslieJohn Ainslie Map MakerJohn Ainslie who was described at a conference in Edinburgh in 1971 as Scotland's greatest cartographer.2 pages or more4C.M. Ainslie 
AinslieBorder MurdersThis is a stroll around the Borders looking into, with some depth, the murders in the 1800s.2 pages or more32Norrie Mcleish 
AinslieAinslies of Dolphinston to Manitoulin IslandExcellent article on the author's Ainslie forebears from Ancrum and Lilliesleaf to their arrival and life in Canada.4 pages or more20Robert L P Morden 
AinslieBorder - Line Experiences Of a Canadian ResearcherThe Ainslie born in Lilliesleaf and how a trip from Canada to research the family. It ended in a book.2 pages or more10Robert L. Morden 
AitkenAdam moves to the BordersAdam Brown bought a small plot of land in West Linton in 1839 after which he emigrated to Australia with seven of his nine children-this story covers their history.2 pages or more34Helen M. Booth 
AkeldA Hogarth Family TreeThere came into James Hogarth's possession a manuscript family tree covering seven or eight generations of the Hogarth family, also, where they came from.1 page or more27James Hogarth 
AlbertaAbout the ShillinglawFamily history about the Shillinglaws family.1 page or more5Ada Elizabeth Shillinglaw 
AldermanCoercion or Consensus? The Government of a Border Burgh in the Sixteenth centuryThe burgh of Selkirk, their trades, who controlled them. The baillies sergents and how they came into being. Continued from issue 25.4 pages or more26Peter Symms 
AlderneFamily History in "The Gladstaines Bible"This is the very old history of the Gladstains in the Hawick area in and around 1645 through to 1850 . Few families can go back that far with as much confidence in the manuscript as this one.3 pages or more27Michael Robson 
AllanGrantshouse and the Turner familyHistory of the family from around 1840. Continued from issue 27.1 page or more28James Burns 
AllanKnow your Parish-PolwarthDescription of the village of Polwarth, its history, the inhabitants, and their occupations.1 page or more28 
AllanIsabella Smith 1814-1904Account of Isabella Smith from Coldingham. Berwickshire; and her descendants.2 pages or more57Mary Newbery 
AllanKelso's Ragged schoolCase histories and fate of children in the 1800s who went to a Ragged School. These three names from the excellent book that Audrey has written will make you want to purchase this book.2 pages or more9Audrey Mitchell 
Allan LineEmigration from the BordersEmigration opportunities available to Borderers in the late 19th century, to Australia, Canada, and the United States.2 pages or more32Marjorie Gavin 
AllerdeanMrs Euphemia VoyObituary of Euphemia Voy, first wife of William Voy, who died at Coldstream on 24th March 1891.1 page or more23Benjamin Moody 
AltarstoneThe Altarstone at StoboStobo Slate Quarry "inferior to no slate whatever". Also a connection to Merlin and Arthur.1 page or more10Isobel Jardine 
AmericaAmerican Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Deaths 1890-1900Deaths in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.3 pages or more53Marjorie Gavin 
AmericaAmerican Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Deaths 1879-1889Deaths in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.3 pages or more52Marjorie Gavin 
AmericaAmerican Intimations in Hawick Advertiser -Deaths 1857-1878Deaths in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.5 pages or more51Marjorie Gavin 
AmericaAmerican Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Marriages 1872-1875Marriages in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.Less than 1 page49Marjorie Gavin 
AmericaAmerican Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Marriages 1876-1900Marriages in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.2 pages or more50Marjorie Gavin 
AmosTravellers Tales in the BordersThis is the text of Fred's talk to the Society on 25th April 2004. Absorbing review of public road transport in the Borders mainly in the 20th century.9 pages or more55Fred Kennington 
AmosBowden School RecordsBowden School admission records from 1872. Also lists their parent or guardian.2 pages or more25 
Anchor lineEmigration from the BordersEmigration opportunities available to Borderers in the late 19th century, to Australia, Canada, and the United States.2 pages or more32Marjorie Gavin 
AncrumThey Went To AustraliaFascinating account of the Turnbulls journey from Ancrum to Australia via Cape Town, and life afterwards.2 pages or more43Janet Godden 
AncrumJohn Ainslie Map MakerJohn Ainslie who was described at a conference in Edinburgh in 1971 as Scotland's greatest cartographer.2 pages or more4C.M. Ainslie 
AncrumAinslies of Dolphinston to Manitoulin IslandExcellent article on the author's Ainslie forebears from Ancrum and Lilliesleaf to their arrival and life in Canada.4 pages or more20Robert L P Morden 
AncrumThe Rutherford LettersThese letters come from a collection written by Rutherfords, in Ancrum to their folks in Canada. 4 are from 1852, and one from1928. Many names of Ancrum and nearby people mentioned.3 pages or more44Ann F Rutherford, Robert Turnbull, George Hay 
AndersonNotes on the Ancestry of the Ettrick ShepherdJames Hogg (1770-1835) where he and his ancestors lived in the Borders, also who they married.2 pages or more18Donald Wyte 
AndersonBaillie John Smail of GalashielsBaillie Smail, born at Clovenfords, was First Baillie in 1867, and was renowned for severe punishment . He died of chronic alcoholism.1 page or more36 
AndersonAnderson Family LegendThree brothers shared their last sixpence at Kelso Fair and then parted company. How a lady searched for relativesLess than 1 page8Mrs. Steele 
AndersonA Canadian ConnectionCopies of letters sent from Canada in 1864 - they make very interesting reading.2 pages or more25Jenifer Payne 
AndersonForgotten BorderersJames Grieve and his interesting contribution to the lowly apple.1 page or more28Jean M. Smith 
AndersonAfter GallipoliAfter Gallipoli was written as a sequel to "For King and Country" and the Scottish Borderers and continues the story of the 1/4 th (Border) Battalion the Kings Own Scottish Borderers.3 pages or more21Gavin Richardson 
AndersonBorder Influences on the Dark ContinentBorderers who played a part in the exploration and settlement of Africa. Mungo Park, Thomas Pringle, John Leyden.2 pages or more27Donald Whyte 
Andrea FeraresSavages of the NorthShort letter from James Usher to Walter Scott 18281 page or more14Vivienne S. Moore 
AntiguaScots in AntiguaNote about St John's Cathedral, Antigua where the author found an splendid marble memorial for Robert Peddie, surgeon, native of Kelso.1 page or more61Diana Pirrie 
ApplegarthRecording the Jardines - A one-name study17 years of research of the Jardine Clan Society. A history of the Clan and the worldwide story of the Jardines.4 pages or more27Violet Jardine 
ApplegirthThe Jardine Clan SocietyFormed in 1977. Came from France 1066, settled in Anndale; now, branches of the family world wide.2 pages or more3Family History News 
ArchdaleThe Genealogical Society of UtahThe history, and the Mormons with headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Society has grown to be the largest family history reseach organisation and resource in the world.2 pages or more28Mr Rogers 
ArchivesScottish Borders Council Archives - Hawick Heritage HubInformation about the new ‘state of the art’ Council archives due to open in May 2007.2 pages or more63Rachel Hosker 
ArmstrongMore Canadian Intimations in the 'Hawick Advertiser'Deaths (1863-1864) extracted from the "Hawick Advertiser" of people connected to the Borders, and other places in southern Scotland. Continued from issue 40.Less than 1 page43Marjory Gavin 
ArmstrongThe Berwick SensationThis story would make a very good murder mystery, the research that has gone into this story would be long and time consuming. For anyone interested in Berwick history you should read it.3 pages or more35F. L. Kennington 
ArmstrongBorderers in the Victorian Marriage Registers (1853-1895)This is a list of marriages in issues 16,17 and 18. It is a list of Border counties as their place of birth, when the married in Victoria, Australia between 1853 and 1895.5 pages or more16Barbara Turner 
ArtisansAspects of Borders Life in the early 1840sPart 2 of a talk given to the Society on 19th September 1999. Discusses wages of artisans, workers’ household budget, unemployment, poor relief, and medical assistance. Continued from issue 44, and in issue 46.6 pages or more45Peter Munro 
AtchesonThe Dimma and Dickson Families of the Borders Region, ScotlandThe Dimma family from Eckford, who they married, and where they settled in Ontario. This is a well researched article into a old Border family.2 pages or more37Thomas Dimma Minster 
AtkinThistle and ShamrockA very well researched article on family history covering Rutherford, Brown, Atkin, and more. The Irish connection would make it very difficult .2 pages or more9John L. Alton 
AtkinsSo You've Found A SoldierThe trials that you may find looking for your connection with a soldier that was in the British Army.2 pages or more14Capt. John E. Grey 
AtkinsonBorder Marriges Boon for "Priests" and Bane for SearchersThe rise and fall of the "Irregular Marriages" From Gretna to Lamberton.4 pages or more30Northumberland and Durham History Soc. 
AuchopeReminiscences of Childhood by a Matron of 78Narrative written by the author's great grandfather's sister about their emigration from Scotland to New York in 1829. Continued in issue 42.5 pages or more41Jim Wilson 
AustraliaJourney to AustraliaThe vivid descriptions of life at sea recorded in James Stewart's diary will be of interest to all of us whose ancestors left these shores in the 19th century.5 pages or more37Dr J. B. Sproule 
AustraliaA House UnitedHow a house (Heatherlieburn, Selkirk) built by Richard Leitch in 1862 came to unite two distant Hepburn relatives who had no idea of each other’s existence.3 pages or more61Celia Baylis and Barbara Nichol 
AustraliaRecords of a Noble Life - Rev Archibald William Murray 1811 to 1892Born in Jedburgh, he was a missionary to Samoa and New Guinea, afterwards living in Australia till his death.3 pages or more58Ronald Morrison 
AustraliaAustralian Intimations in Hawick AdvertiserDeaths 1862-1900, in Australia of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.8 pages or more55Marjorie Gavin 
AustraliaAustralian Deaths Recorded in the Hawick Advertiser 1854-1873A list of people from Hawick who died in or on the way to Australia. Very comprehensive.3 pages or more36Marjory Gavin 
AustraliaEmigration from the BordersEmigration opportunities available to Borderers in the late 19th century, to Australia, Canada, and the United States.2 pages or more32Marjorie Gavin 
AustraliaAustralian Intimations in Hawick AdvertiserBirths 1858-1897, Marriages 1854-1900, Deaths 1853-1862, in Australia of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.8 pages or more54Marjorie Gavin 
AustraliaAustralian deaths recorded in Hawick Advertiser part 2 1874-1890Deaths in the Hawick Advertiser, it also covers other parts of the Borders.4 pages or more37Marjorie Gavin 
AytonThe Aytons of AytonThe parish of Ayton from the Norman family De-Vesci who changed their name to Ayton to a history of the village.2 pages or more17James Eaton 
AytonMemories of AytonMrs. Patricia Payne was so interested in the articles on 'The Ayton Bard' that she felt the need to record some of her memories of Ayton before all was forgotten.Less than 1 page18Patricia Payne 
AytonThe Ayton BardThis is in issues 16 and 17. Robert Mennon was a well known Borders bard and contributed to many Scottish weeklies.5 pages or more16A. Michael Mennim 
AytonThe Ayton Bard Robert Mennon 1797-1885This is a two part article abridged from the book of the title written by A. Michael Mennim. A copy of the complete book together with maps, photgraphs and poems is in Scottish Borders Council Library Headquartors with a family tree4 pages or more15Michael Mennon 
BainWorking on the RailroadRailroad incidents recorded during the construction of the Galashiels section of the Waverley line 1884-452 pages or more30M. L.. Lawson 
BairdRev. John Baird (1799-1861)--Friend of the GypsiesJohn Baird was Minister at Kirk Yetholm. He was responsible for the new bridge , rebuilding the Kirk and School. He also educated the Gypsies and brought them into the community. was a founder member of the Berwickshire Naturalists Club.4 pages or more26Donald Whyte 
BairdExtracts from "The Border Magazine" January 1832A List of names and ages from births, marriages, and deaths in and around Berwick on Tweed.1 page or more35Mrs O. Wilson-Croome 
BakerBorn in the BordersA list of names that have been extraced from the Death Index (1855-6) of Victoria, Australia. Also, where to obtain copies of death certificates.1 page or more21Barbara E. Turner 
BalaclavaThe Purves, Clays, and the Crimean WarThis is the text of the authors' talk to the Society titled 'James Charles Purves: a Coldstream Lad at the Charge' on 20th March 2005 about one of the participants in the charge of the Light Brigade, the battle, and some of James' family.12 pages or more58Will Murray and Trevor Swan 
BalaclavaAnother Borderer at BalaclavaComment about James Hunter, one of the participants in the Heavy Brigade who had the task of breaking through Russian lines at Balaclava, in respect of the talk given by Will Murray and Trevor Swan entitled a “Coldstream lad at the Charge” in issue No.58.1 page or more60Colin Miller 
BalfourLetters of Slains 1569--A family puzzleAn intriguing tale of death and complaint in 1569.2 pages or more12Jean Smithers 
BalfourA Berwickshire SchoolmasterJean Smithers has contributed this "nugget" from her investigations into the history of one of the strands of her ancestry.1 page or more11Jean Smithers 
Balfour Hays of YesterLinks with old Peebles FamiliesA investigating search into old Peebles families.2 pages or more12Rena Stewart 
BallieA forgotten village-Huguenot refugees at PolwarthThe story of the Huguenot refugees who landed at Berwick on Tweed and travelling inland alighted on this secluded spot to settle there, is known, perhaps only by their descendants.3 pages or more6Colin Wood 
BankhouseGrantshouse and the Turner familyThe history of Grantshouse and one of its sons, James Turner. Continued in issue 28.3 pages or more27James Burns 
BaptieTweedmount House Tweedmount Road MelroseA great deal of research has gone into this article on a house from when the land was bought to when it was last sold.2 pages or more38Valerie Mackay 
BarclayMy Barclay AncestorsThe author's great grandfather, Joseph Edgely Barclay, and other relatives.2 pages or more50Liz Butchart 
BarossaWilliam Coulthard: Emigrant to South AustraliaCaptain A. J. Coultherd has sent a moving account of an intrepid explorer who moved to Austrailia in 1836.Less than 1 page7Alfred J. Coultherd 
BartounChurch and School Connections in the Borders: 1717-1869 and earlierAccount of various Hoy ancestors, many connected with the Church. A lot of research has gone into this.4 pages or more40Charles Hoy 
BataviaThe Leyden FamilyFrom U.S.A. an article on the name Leyden with particular reference to Dr John Leyden.Less than 1 page12Ronald Spencer 
Baton RougeWilliam Kerr--Portrait of a Canadian ImmigrantJohn Kerr from Peebles emigrated to America fought in the war Civil War was honorably discharged and settled down to a farmers life.1 page or more12Colin Wood 
Battle of ChickamaugaBecton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, Sergeants, 4th Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSAAccount of Becton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, and their activities in the Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSA.3 pages or more40Jeffry W. Gatlin 
Battle of MurphreesboroBecton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, Sergeants, 4th Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSAAccount of Becton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, and their activities in the Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSA.3 pages or more40Jeffry W. Gatlin 
Battle of NashvilleBecton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, Sergeants, 4th Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSAAccount of Becton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, and their activities in the Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSA.3 pages or more40Jeffry W. Gatlin 
Battle of ShilohBecton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, Sergeants, 4th Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSAAccount of Becton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, and their activities in the Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSA.3 pages or more40Jeffry W. Gatlin 
Baumholder15 PARA - Jumping for JoyThe author's talk to the Society on 30th April 2006 about life in the Parachute Regiment, its history, and some of its characters.9 pages or more61Alasdair Hutton 
BaxterWho Was Lizzie Jardine ?The author's start on her family history - mainly ordinary working folk in the Borders.3 pages or more51Carol Trotter 
BaxterBorderers in the Victorian Marriage Registers (1853-1895)This is a list of marriages in issues 16,17 and 18. It is a list of Border counties as their place of birth, when the married in Victoria, Australia between 1853 and 1895.5 pages or more16Barbara Turner 
BeanburnThe Ayton Bard Robert Mennon 1797-1885This is a two part article abridged from the book of the title written by A. Michael Mennim. A copy of the complete book together with maps, photgraphs and poems is in Scottish Borders Council Library Headquartors with a family tree4 pages or more15Michael Mennon 
BeattieThe Turnbulls of Minto Cleuchead, Burnfoot and East MiddleFrom Hawick to Australia Extracts from a book of more than three hundred pages .3 pages or more26Mrs. Robyn Crossle 
BeattieWho was Little Arthur Foster? Elliots at court 1675-1682Border Reivers Court sittings in the 1600's. How Cautioners upheld the Law.Also in 5 pages in issue 30 covering the same subject.5 pages or more29Michael Robson 
BedruleThe relationship of place names and personal namesThe relationship is two fold: (1) Place names derived from personal names, (2) Personal names derived or adopted from place names.1 page or more21Jessie Macdonald 
BefinellsThe Way We WereBerwickshire farm servants wages from 1751 and how the farm hand had to make the hovel of a house more habitable. It was not the good old days, it was slavery.1 page or more15Colin Wood 
BelfastRecording the Jardines - A one-name study17 years of research of the Jardine Clan Society. A history of the Clan and the worldwide story of the Jardines.4 pages or more27Violet Jardine 
BelfordKnow your Parish--MorebattleA history of Morebattle Parish. And the surrounding area.1 page or more18Elespeth Ewan 
BellExcerpts from the Diaries of the Rev William BellBiography of Rev Bell who emigrated from Scotland in 1817 to lead a pioneer life in Perth, in the wilderness of Upper Canada.3 pages or more48Malcolm & Jennifer Sissons 
BellA Case for the CommissaryThe amount of information found on any particular family is a matter of luck but time spent will be rewarding.4 pages or more33Rosemary Bigwood 
BellA Border Lady of the Old SchoolInterview with Mrs Jane Henderson Thomson Bell aged 83 in 1910 about her life. Written in Scots.4 pages or more20 
BellA Rutherfurd familyNotes on the name Rutherfurd taken from the book 'Rutherfurds of that Ilk'.2 pages or more21James Selkirk 
BellA Border family and the curious case of Sherlock HolmesAbout the author's ancestor, William Scott, his cattle dealing partnership with George Bell, and his coal-mine at Rowanburn in the 18th century, and Dr Joseph Bell, the inspiration for Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes.3 pages or more60John Webley 
BelsesStation Master of BelsesHow history turned up in a sack of rubbish and some one brought it back to life.1 page or more15Jed Squirrel 
BelsesThe Rutherford LettersThese letters come from a collection written by Rutherfords, in Ancrum to their folks in Canada. 4 are from 1852, and one from1928. Many names of Ancrum and nearby people mentioned.3 pages or more44Ann F Rutherford, Robert Turnbull, George Hay 
BeltaneKnow your parish -PeeblesArms of the Burgh Chartes. Families. Fairs, Transport A good history of the town and tale or two.3 pages or more26Jean Moffat 
BemersydeMelrose: Past and PresentA story of Melrose from 3000 years B.C. to the Greenyards in 1992.2 pages or more22Mr. T Little 
BennetKnow your Parish--MorebattleA history of Morebattle Parish. And the surrounding area.1 page or more18Elespeth Ewan 
BenrigStoddartMargaret Stoddart, born 1831, and her very interesting history. From stot-herd,one who tended cattle 1376. Earliest mention in Douglas Barony of Buittle.2 pages or more38Audrey Mitchell 
BerrywellThe Ainslies--Some notesThe name Ainslie, from 1066 onwards, a full and detailed family history.1 page or more8Violet Jardine 
BerwickThe Story of a StrayAccount of Robert Burgon, a fisherman from Berwick who was drowned in 1850 with William Burgeon, Joseph Cowlin, George Swinton, and the boy David Lyle, and buried in Inverbervie.2 pages or more47Murray Nicoll 
BerwickThe Berwick SensationThis story would make a very good murder mystery, the research that has gone into this story would be long and time consuming. For anyone interested in Berwick history you should read it.3 pages or more35F. L. Kennington 
BerwickAnother Borderer at BalaclavaComment about James Hunter, one of the participants in the Heavy Brigade who had the task of breaking through Russian lines at Balaclava, in respect of the talk given by Will Murray and Trevor Swan entitled a “Coldstream lad at the Charge” in issue No.58.1 page or more60Colin Miller 
BerwickCrossing the BorderNotes on Linda Bankier's talk to the Society on 20th February 2005, mainly about the differences between English and Scottish records, irregular marriages, and the Berwick Record Office's holdings.1 page or more57[Linda Bankier] 
Berwick on TweedBerwick-upon-Tweed Twixt Thistle and Rose-A Family Historian's NightmareLocations and types of marriages in and on the Border. Types of sources, also Parish Registers for 18th and 19th century.2 pages or more33Linda Bankier 
BerwickshireThe Costs of Church Services in Scottish ParishesStructure of costs for church services, i.e. christenings, weddings and burials in Berwickshire and Roxburghshire between 1725 and 1832.4 pages or more53David Richardson 
BerwickshireMapsBrief notes about Borders maps available from the Society, and on the Internet.1 page or more43Peter Munro 
BerwickshireBondagers of the BordersLiz Taylor presented a most informative talk to members of the society, this is a short story of Bondagers.1 page or more9Liz Taylor 
BerwickshireThe Parish Churches Of BerwickshireA talk by the author given to the Society on 22nd March, 1998.5 pages or more51G A C Binnie 
BiggiesknoweKnow your parish -PeeblesArms of the Burgh Chartes. Families. Fairs, Transport A good history of the town and tale or two.3 pages or more26Jean Moffat 
BirdTweedmount House Tweedmount Road MelroseA great deal of research has gone into this article on a house from when the land was bought to when it was last sold.2 pages or more38Valerie Mackay 
BirdA Case for the CommissaryThe amount of information found on any particular family is a matter of luck but time spent will be rewarding.4 pages or more33Rosemary Bigwood 
BirghamEcclesiastical Education in Berwickshire What the records have to tellEcclesiastical education of Berwickshire and where to find useful information2 pages or more38Dr Charles Hoy 
BirghamRob of TrowsBorn at Birgham, Rob was a favorite with anglers of all classes "peer and peasant alike". A boatman of great distinction on the Tweed.2 pages or more18Mrs M. E. Mason 
BirthAustralian Intimations in Hawick AdvertiserBirths 1858-1897, Marriages 1854-1900, Deaths 1853-1862, in Australia of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.8 pages or more54Marjorie Gavin 
BirthAmerican Intimations in the Hawick Advertiser Births 1859-1900 and Marriages 1855-1872Births and marriages in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.4 pages or more48Marjorie Gavin 
BirthsNew Zealand Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - 1861-1896Births and marriages, 1861-1896, in New Zealand of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.2 pages or more56Marjorie Gavin 
BirthsCanadian Intimations in the "Hawick Advertiser" 1855 - 1898A list of births and marriages of Canadians intimated in the Hawick Advertiser between 1855-1898, with brief additional notes on some items.4 pages or more47Marjory Gavin 
BirthsMiscellaneous Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Births 1854-1900Previous compilations of intimations have related to events in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the USA. These relate to births in other locations, of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.3 pages or more58Marjorie Gavin 
BlackRob of TrowsA very prince of a Tweed boatman. That was the description of Rob by Sir Robert Maxwell in his Book "The Story of the Tweed".2 pages or more19 
BlackethouseA Border family and the curious case of Sherlock HolmesAbout the author's ancestor, William Scott, his cattle dealing partnership with George Bell, and his coal-mine at Rowanburn in the 18th century, and Dr Joseph Bell, the inspiration for Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes.3 pages or more60John Webley 
BlacksmithWilliam Dick (1849 - 1932)Account of William Dick, a blacksmith in Fountainhall and his family4 pages or more63Margaret Dick 
BlacksmithFountainhall Smiddy 1793-1945Account of the Hislop / Dick family who worked in the smiddy (blacksmith's shop) for five generations.2 pages or more57Margaret Dick 
BlacksmithsThe Famous and Infamous of the Jeffrey FamilyAbsorbing biography of James Jeffrey, son of James Jeffrey and Elizabeth Sinton, and his career as a famous gardener.3 pages or more46George Martin 
BlakeThe Alternative RelationshipThe Alternative Relationship and how it can be used. Also an interesting research into the Cavers and Cammond families.3 pages or more4Mrs H. Crammond 
BlakelawLife in Linton with William Pringle's FamilyAbsorbing account of William Pringle, his children, and his grandson, Thomas Pringle, the 'Poet of South Africa'.4 pages or more20Barbara E. Turner 
BlyndleeGalashiels and some of its familiesTalk given to the society by Mr. Ian Miller, President of the Old Gala Club. Gala indeed goes back along way perhaps even to 7000 B.C. It covers the history up to the 19th Century.3 pages or more31Ian Miller 
BlythThe Gypsy King and the PresidentRelationship between President Clinton and Charles Blyth, king of the gypsies. Reprinted from the Sunday Telegraph.Less than 1 page23 
BlytheRev. John Baird (1799-1861)--Friend of the GypsiesJohn Baird was Minister at Kirk Yetholm. He was responsible for the new bridge , rebuilding the Kirk and School. He also educated the Gypsies and brought them into the community. was a founder member of the Berwickshire Naturalists Club.4 pages or more26Donald Whyte 
BombayNames of Soldiers and others who died in India mainly between 1930-36A list of names and their regiments, and where buried.1 page or more30 
BooklessA Berwickshire SchoolmasterJean Smithers has contributed this "nugget" from her investigations into the history of one of the strands of her ancestry.1 page or more11Jean Smithers 
Border GamesJedburgh Border Games, 1919Cannon-fire at 6am signalled the start of the Games. Has notes of winners of various events.1 page or more63John Murray 
BordersScottish Borders Council Archives - Hawick Heritage HubInformation about the new ‘state of the art’ Council archives due to open in May 2007.2 pages or more63Rachel Hosker 
Borders HardieBrave BorderlandConnections between the Borders and the Canadian state of Ontario, some poetry, and 2 buses.3 pages or more63Fred Kennington 
BorrowmanThe Descendents of James Borrowman (1744-1813)The history of the name Borrowman from Edinburgh down to Peebles and beyond, with a pedigree chart.2 pages or more17Philip r Borrowman 
BorthwickIs Anybody Out There ?The author's search for an ancestor's home.2 pages or more56Jean Currie 
BorthwickThe Bankers RevengeThe rise and fall of a Bank in East Lothian.Less than 1 page10A. W. Kerr 
BorthwickThe Banker's RevengeExtract from the History of Banking in Scotland by A W Kerr concerning some aspects of William Borthwick's behaviour.Less than 1 page13Colin Woods 
Borthwick waterWho was Little Arthur Foster? Elliots at court 1675-1682Border Reivers Court sittings in the 1600's. How Cautioners upheld the Law.Also in 5 pages in issue 30 covering the same subject.5 pages or more29Michael Robson 
BostonThe Boston Family of GattonsideA tale of hand loom weavers from Gattonside who decided to visit a sister in Canada. How they eventually decided to emigrate over to Canada and they walked from New York to Upper Canada. Most of the family are buried in Melrose Church Yard.2 pages or more39M.C.Lawson 
BothwellKnow your parish -PeeblesArms of the Burgh Chartes. Families. Fairs, Transport A good history of the town and tale or two.3 pages or more26Jean Moffat 
BowdenBowden School RecordsBowden School admission records from 1872. Also lists their parent or guardian.2 pages or more25 
BowdenMcKenzie's around the River AleAn account of McKenzies in and around the Borders.4 pages or more49W E McKenzie 
BowdenThe Dimma and Dickson Families of the Borders Region, ScotlandThe Dimma family from Eckford, who they married, and where they settled in Ontario. This is a well researched article into a old Border family.2 pages or more37Thomas Dimma Minster 
Bowden SchoolBowden School RecordsTranscribed admission register of pupils admitted 1864-1872, showing addresses, dates of birth, and parents. Continued in issue 25.2 pages or more24 
BowhillKnow your Parish: YarrowA journey down through the Yarrow valley from top to bottom1 page or more32Audrey Mitchell 
BowieThe Case of Agnes GrayTaken from the Session Minutes of Melrose Parish Registers (1723-1741) A sad tale of a young girl who was cited to present herself before the Kirk Session.1 page or more19 
BowlingWilliam Dick (1849 - 1932)Account of William Dick, a blacksmith in Fountainhall and his family4 pages or more63Margaret Dick 
BowmakerBowmakers and Currys in the New WorldBorder origins of author's family, and arrivals in New York and Montreal.1 page or more13Norman J Bowmaker 
BowmakerBowmakers and Currys in the new worldThe history of the Bowmakers and Currys before and after they emigrated to the New World.1 page or more10Norman Bowmaker 
BowshankWorking on the RailroadRailroad incidents recorded during the construction of the Galashiels section of the Waverley line 1884-452 pages or more30M. L.. Lawson 
BoydThe Border Archive-For Queen and CountyThis is a list of all the men between the ages of 18 and 45 residing in Roberton in 1807.2 pages or more10Robert Miller 
BoydThe Muster-Roll of the Jedburgh Company of Volunteers of 1804List of men from Sergeants, Corporals, and Privates, it also gives you their trade at the time. Total of men 108.2 pages or more3Sandra Duncan 
BoyleDouglas of Springwood ParkThe name Douglas would run fear into many Englishmen. This distinguished Border family and its history3 pages or more31Donald Whyte 
BramtonA Hogarth Family TreeThere came into James Hogarth's possession a manuscript family tree covering seven or eight generations of the Hogarth family, also, where they came from.1 page or more27James Hogarth 
BrandtThe Homes of Paxton HouseA fascinating piece of Borders family history came to light when a 200 year-old Berwickshire mansion was gifted to the nation. Along with the history of the family of Home's. love is a wondrous thing !2 pages or more11Violet Jardine 
BranxholmFrom Hawick to Kirkpatrick-Durham by way of MoscowNotes of Grieves of Kirkpatrick-Durham in Kirkcudbrightshire, who were descendants of Walter Grieve of Branxholm Park, most of whom were farmers, but also included two eminent doctors who were physicians to the Russian court in the 18th century.2 pages or more57Linda M Chapman 
BrewsterWilliam Lorrain-Borders SchoolmasterDuring the last war attics were cleared of paper and, from an attic in Jedburgh there appeared a collection of papers concerning the Rector of Jedburgh Grammar School, William Lorrain.Less than 1 page27Audrey Mitchell 
BrewsterJames Veitch - Border AstronomerShot extract of a talk given by Mr. Bill Veitch to the Society on the 15th of May 1994.Less than 1 page26Bill Veitch 
Brisbane houseSir Thomas BrisbaneFrom a request to Kelso Museum for details on Sir Thomas Brisbane. A history of Makerston and the City of Brisbane He was also a keen astronomer. Very interesting.2 pages or more8Zilla Oddy 
BrittainStation Master of BelsesHow history turned up in a sack of rubbish and some one brought it back to life.1 page or more15Jed Squirrel 
BrixtonForgotten Borderers--Andrew Walker (1808-1896)Andrew Walker, born Earlston, worked at Newton Don and moved eventually to Camden and started a Ragged School. He emigrated to Troy in New York and died there.Less than 1 page30 
BroadleeThe Early Kyles of Castleton, ScotlandThe researching of the Kyles and their history right through from the 1745 rebellion to living in Kelso in the 21st Century.2 pages or more39John Murray and Gavid Irvine 
BroderbundFamily Tree MakerDescription of some of the features and benefits of using a family history computer program.2 pages or more39John Unsworth 
BroderbundFamily Tree Maker OnlineDescription of some of the features and benefits of using a family history computer program with the Internet2 pages or more40Allan McVittie 
BrodieLife in Melrose--150 years agoThis is the account of family life in Melrose in the first half of last century, from an autobiography of Catherine Helen Spence.3 pages or more11Colin Wood 
BrodiesLife in Melrose--150 years agoThis is the account of family life in Melrose in the first half of last century, from an autobiography of Catherine Helen Spence.3 pages or more11Colin Wood 
BrogdaleForgotten BorderersJames Grieve and his interesting contribution to the lowly apple.1 page or more28Jean M. Smith 
BrookTravellers Tales in the BordersThis is the text of Fred's talk to the Society on 25th April 2004. Absorbing review of public road transport in the Borders mainly in the 20th century.9 pages or more55Fred Kennington 
BrookeSidelines on the Borders RailwayNowadays, the only railway line in the Borders is the main east coast line in Berwickshire. Lady Gibson has discovered, however, that the history of the railways has plenty of interest for family historians.1 page or more11Jane Gibson 
BroomiesdykeReminiscences of Childhood by a Matron of 78Narrative written by the author's great grandfather's sister about their emigration from Scotland to New York in 1829. Continued in issue 42.5 pages or more41Jim Wilson 
BrownAustralian Deaths Recorded in the Hawick Advertiser 1854-1873A list of people from Hawick who died in or on the way to Australia. Very comprehensive.3 pages or more36Marjory Gavin 
BrownThistle and ShamrockA very well researched article on family history covering Rutherford, Brown, Atkin, and more. The Irish connection would make it very difficult .2 pages or more9John L. Alton 
BrownThe Flowers of the ForestBorders who fell at Flodden A list of nobility who fell in the battle The rank and file fell with no records.2 pages or more26Andrew Cockburn 
BrownLife in Linton with William Pringle's FamilyAbsorbing account of William Pringle, his children, and his grandson, Thomas Pringle, the 'Poet of South Africa'.4 pages or more20Barbara E. Turner 
BrownWho was Little Arthur Foster? Elliots at court 1675-1682Border Reivers Court sittings in the 1600's. How Cautioners upheld the Law.Also in 5 pages in issue 30 covering the same subject.5 pages or more29Michael Robson 
BrownAinslies of Dolphinston to Manitoulin IslandExcellent article on the author's Ainslie forebears from Ancrum and Lilliesleaf to their arrival and life in Canada.4 pages or more20Robert L P Morden 
BrownOne of the many Brown FamiliesA family tree of Browns in Galashiels, Selkirk areas.1 page or more26I.M. Brown 
BrownThe Case of Agnes GrayTaken from the Session Minutes of Melrose Parish Registers (1723-1741) A sad tale of a young girl who was cited to present herself before the Kirk Session.1 page or more19 
BrownMy dig into the pastPeebleshire family and from other parts of the Borders, an interesting tale. Also history of various bridges over the Tweed.3 pages or more34A. Turner 
BrownBowden School RecordsBowden School admission records from 1872. Also lists their parent or guardian.2 pages or more25 
BrownStrayed far from BerwickshireThis is a small article on Berwickshire strays in the township of Canden East in the county of Lennox and Addington in Ontario, Canada.2 pages or more30G.H. Jeffery 
BrownAdam moves to the BordersAdam Brown bought a small plot of land in West Linton in 1839 after which he emigrated to Australia with seven of his nine children-this story covers their history.2 pages or more34Helen M. Booth 
BrownCanadian StraysSome discoveries of Lowland strays from Grey township, Ontario1 page or more30J. Hislop 
BrownMy dig into the PastHow a birthday party of Melrose Bridge led to a very interesting tale of one man's family search.2 pages or more33Mr Turner 
BrowneThe People of the LammermuirsDetailed history of the Lammermuirs from Celtic times to the 19th century.5 pages or more23Norrie McLeish 
BrowningKings Own Scottish BorderersA list of men who died in the Boer War in outlying places.1 page or more32Helen Rreichenbach 
BruntonRoxburgh Here !Extract from the memoirs of the late John Fairbairn, born 28th March 1912, married in 1937, who died on 20th July 2003. He worked for the Kelso Chronicle, and later was the editor of the Hobart Mercury, Tasmania.4 pages or more54John Fairbairn 
BrydonA History of the BrydonsFor some hundreds of years there has been Brydons in the Borders. From Gilston, Broadmeadows, and overseas.2 pages or more7Mrs Joan Scott Stewart 
BrydonMike BrydonBiopic of Mike Brydon, then Vice-Chairman of the Society.1 page or more40Mike Brydon 
BrydonThe Border Archive-For Queen and CountyThis is a list of all the men between the ages of 18 and 45 residing in Roberton in 1807.2 pages or more10Robert Miller 
BrymerDr George Henderson of Chirnside (1800 - 1864)Second and final part of the account of Dr Henderson's family (the remaining 11 children born from 1841 to 1863 !) with a very early plea for the eight-hour day and some interesting poetry.8 pages or more63Bill Henderson 
BuchanThe Altarstone at StoboStobo Slate Quarry "inferior to no slate whatever". Also a connection to Merlin and Arthur.1 page or more10Isobel Jardine 
BuchanThe Tweedsmuir ConnectionReport of the society's summer outing to Upper Tweeddale.1 page or more13Violet Jardine 
BuckholmThistle and ShamrockA very well researched article on family history covering Rutherford, Brown, Atkin, and more. The Irish connection would make it very difficult .2 pages or more9John L. Alton 
BuglassA Berwickshire SchoolmasterJean Smithers has contributed this "nugget" from her investigations into the history of one of the strands of her ancestry.1 page or more11Jean Smithers 
BuklesLetters of Slains 1569--A family puzzleAn intriguing tale of death and complaint in 1569.2 pages or more12Jean Smithers 
BunzieThe Case of Agnes GrayTaken from the Session Minutes of Melrose Parish Registers (1723-1741) A sad tale of a young girl who was cited to present herself before the Kirk Session.1 page or more19 
BurgeonThe Story of a StrayAccount of Robert Burgon, a fisherman from Berwick who was drowned in 1850 with William Burgeon, Joseph Cowlin, George Swinton, and the boy David Lyle, and buried in Inverbervie.2 pages or more47Murray Nicoll 
BurgonThe Story of a StrayAccount of Robert Burgon, a fisherman from Berwick who was drowned in 1850 with William Burgeon, Joseph Cowlin, George Swinton, and the boy David Lyle, and buried in Inverbervie.2 pages or more47Murray Nicoll 
BurialThe Costs of Church Services in Scottish ParishesStructure of costs for church services, i.e. christenings, weddings and burials in Berwickshire and Roxburghshire between 1725 and 1832.4 pages or more53David Richardson 
BurialsDeath is for the LivingSecond part of the talk given to the Society on 15th September 2002.7 pages or more52Anne Gordon 
BurialsDeath is for the LivingThe first part of the talk given to the Society on 15th September 2002.7 pages or more51Anne Gordon 
BurkeThe Berwick SensationThis story would make a very good murder mystery, the research that has gone into this story would be long and time consuming. For anyone interested in Berwick history you should read it.3 pages or more35F. L. Kennington 
BurnetThe Reverand Alexander NaughleyA very interesting account of a Parish Clergyman from Stow to Threlkeld and his life story.2 pages or more31Eddie Wren 
BurnettOld UncleBrief biopic about Alexander Virtue, sometime schoolmaster at Nenthorn.Less than 1 page20Margery V. Turnbull 
BurnsSchool roll of the Hawick Academy 1857-1864Hawick Academy opened in 1857 with James A. H. Murray as its Headmaster. A list of pupils who went to the school from these dates.2 pages or more6Peter Ruthven-Murray 
BurnsThe Berwick SensationThis story would make a very good murder mystery, the research that has gone into this story would be long and time consuming. For anyone interested in Berwick history you should read it.3 pages or more35F. L. Kennington 
BurnsThe Kidstons of StowA very comprehensive account of the early Rev. Kidston from Stow and their thirteen children and who they married1 page or more12John Kidston Tait 
BusTravellers Tales in the BordersThis is the text of Fred's talk to the Society on 25th April 2004. Absorbing review of public road transport in the Borders mainly in the 20th century.9 pages or more55Fred Kennington 
CaberstonInnerleithen Poll Tax Roll, 1694An Innerleithen Poll Tax Roll, 1694; transcribed by John Ballantyne. Lots of people, their occupations, the rent values of their lands, and poll taxes due. A very useful and interesting document.7 pages or more43John Ballantyne 
CaddonfootLaidlawstiel, ClovenfordsThis is history bought to life with Walter Scott, William Wordsworth and Prime Minister Gladstone. For anyone interested in Clovenfords you must read this.2 pages or more37Margaret Lawson 
CaddonfootFrom Cowal to the BordersThe Agricultural migration of workers and the history of the Whyte Family.2 pages or more7Donald Whyte 
CadellWisdom lingers: Adventures of an ex-officerFrom 1908 the Territorial movement through the First World War.3 pages or more18Stanly Gordon Ayer 
CairncrossThe Cairncross family - an example of a 16th-17th century family of feuarsThis is the text of the authors' talk to the Society on 18th September 2005 titled 'Cairncross, a Border Family'. Outline of a typical noted old family in the Lauderdale/Melrose/Galashiels district, with descriptions of some of the local areas and ownership.12 pages or more59Gregory Lauder-Frost 
CairnsTracing Your Family Tree May Not Always Be PleasantAccount of research into one specific family. Very detailed - a lot of research.3 pages or more42Margaret C. Lawson 
CalderThe Descendents of James Borrowman (1744-1813)The history of the name Borrowman from Edinburgh down to Peebles and beyond, with a pedigree chart.2 pages or more17Philip r Borrowman 
CalgaryEarly DaysExcerpts from the account of early years of her marrige written by Mrs Minerve Gibson from Calgary, Alberta, in 1980 at the age of 107.3 pages or more19Jane Gibson 
CambraiAfter GallipoliAfter Gallipoli was written as a sequel to "For King and Country" and the Scottish Borderers and continues the story of the 1/4 th (Border) Battalion the Kings Own Scottish Borderers.3 pages or more21Gavin Richardson 
CameronStrayed far from BerwickshireThis is a small article on Berwickshire strays in the township of Canden East in the county of Lennox and Addington in Ontario, Canada.2 pages or more30G.H. Jeffery 
CameronNames of Soldiers and others who died in India mainly between 1930-36A list of names and their regiments, and where buried.1 page or more30 
CameronWisdom lingers: Adventures of an ex-officerFrom 1908 the Territorial movement through the First World War.3 pages or more18Stanly Gordon Ayer 
CameronExtracts from "The Border Magazine" January 1832A List of names and ages from births, marriages, and deaths in and around Berwick on Tweed.1 page or more35Mrs O. Wilson-Croome 
CameronCanadian StraysSome discoveries of Lowland strays from Grey township, Ontario1 page or more30J. Hislop 
CammondThe Alternative RelationshipThe Alternative Relationship and how it can be used. Also an interesting research into the Cavers and Cammond families.3 pages or more4Mrs H. Crammond 
CampbellStrayed far from BerwickshireThis is a small article on Berwickshire strays in the township of Canden East in the county of Lennox and Addington in Ontario, Canada.2 pages or more30G.H. Jeffery 
CampbellFrom Cowal to the BordersThe Agricultural migration of workers and the history of the Whyte Family.2 pages or more7Donald Whyte 
CampbellPolwarth on the GreenA history of Polwarth that was handed out by Colin Wood on the outing to Polwarth, Oct 1988.1 page or more8Colin Wood 
Campbell-RentonA walk around Foulden in the thirties and fortiesThe following article was written by Jean Greenland for her granddaughters. She lived in the Manse at Foulden and traveled mostly on foot to all the surrounding area with her parents. Very good.2 pages or more32Mrs. Jean Greenland 
CanadaTwo stories of 19th century emigration to Australia and New ZealandTwo stories from the 19th century of emigration to the New World. Andrew Rutherford and his family.Less than 1 page12Elsie Ahrens 
CanadaMore Canadian Intimations in the 'Hawick Advertiser'Deaths (1863-1864) extracted from the "Hawick Advertiser" of people connected to the Borders, and other places in southern Scotland. Continued from issue 40.Less than 1 page43Marjory Gavin 
CanadaMore Canadian Intimations in the Hawick Advertiser 1864-1868List of deaths in Canada mainly of persons who had connections with Hawick and the surrounding area.1 page or more45Marjory Gavin 
CanadaCanadian Intimations in the "Hawick Advertiser" 1857 – 1863Deaths extracted from the "Hawick Advertiser" of people connected to the Borders, and other places in southern Scotland. Continued in issue 43.1 page or more40Marjorie Gavin 
CanadaThe Dumma Family of KelsoJames Dumma, born 1790, in Kelso; Helen Hay, and their descendants, many of whom went to England, USA, and Canada.2 pages or more48Shirley Dumma 
CanadaA Tale of Two SistersA Wanless family’s emigration from Yetholm to Canada.3 pages or more49Gordon Roy Fairbairn 
CanadaExcerpts from the Diaries of the Rev William BellBiography of Rev Bell who emigrated from Scotland in 1817 to lead a pioneer life in Perth, in the wilderness of Upper Canada.3 pages or more48Malcolm & Jennifer Sissons 
CanadaEmigration from the BordersEmigration opportunities available to Borderers in the late 19th century, to Australia, Canada, and the United States.2 pages or more32Marjorie Gavin 
Canada HardieBrave BorderlandConnections between the Borders and the Canadian state of Ontario, some poetry, and 2 buses.3 pages or more63Fred Kennington 
CannobieMy NamesakeAbout the Telford family from the Hawick area. He moved around from Langlee, Ancrum. They were buried in MelroseLess than 1 page3Helen (Telford) Reichenbach 
CanonbieA Border family and the curious case of Sherlock HolmesAbout the author's ancestor, William Scott, his cattle dealing partnership with George Bell, and his coal-mine at Rowanburn in the 18th century, and Dr Joseph Bell, the inspiration for Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes.3 pages or more60John Webley 
CanonbieUpdate on Surnames and ClansmenAdditional notes, about the lands of Fantalane, relating to the author's book.1 page or more43Michael Robson 
Cape TownThey Went To AustraliaFascinating account of the Turnbulls journey from Ancrum to Australia via Cape Town, and life afterwards.2 pages or more43Janet Godden 
Captain WidderingtonWho was Little Arthur Foster? Elliots at court 1675-1682Border Reivers Court sittings in the 1600's. How Cautioners upheld the Law.Also in 5 pages in issue 30 covering the same subject.5 pages or more29Michael Robson 
CardiganThe Purves, Clays, and the Crimean WarThis is the text of the authors' talk to the Society titled 'James Charles Purves: a Coldstream Lad at the Charge' on 20th March 2005 about one of the participants in the charge of the Light Brigade, the battle, and some of James' family.12 pages or more58Will Murray and Trevor Swan 
CarhamWho am IHistory of the Cockburns who all came from Duns parish. It also looks into the history of Edinshall Broch.1 page or more37Andrew Cockburn 
CarnegieThe Bennets of GrubetAn old Roxburghshire family associated with Kirk Yetholm and the Gypsies and their descendents.3 pages or more29Donald Whyte 
CarolsideWhiteslade, Berwickshire, and its OwnersMany have seen this ruin on the way from Greenlaw to Lauder, and often wondered about the history of this once great fortress. This article covers it magnificently.2 pages or more31G.M.S. Lauder Frost 
CarrA Stitch in TimeAccount of a sampler and the search for its creator in the family tree.1 page or more47Patricia Williamson 
CastletonThe Early Kyles of Castleton, ScotlandThe researching of the Kyles and their history right through from the 1745 rebellion to living in Kelso in the 21st Century.2 pages or more39John Murray and Gavid Irvine 
CastletownHermitage---Grim Guardian of the Borders-The history of Hermitage Castle and its inhabitants from 1207 right through. Continued in the issue 11.2 pages or more10Norrie McLeish 
CastletownHermitage - Grim Guardian of the BordersHistory of Hermitage castle and its occupants. Continued in issue 14.2 pages or more13Norrie McLeish 
Catherine GlenAdam moves to the BordersAdam Brown bought a small plot of land in West Linton in 1839 after which he emigrated to Australia with seven of his nine children-this story covers their history.2 pages or more34Helen M. Booth 
Catherine IIThe Barons FollyThe Barons Folly at Lilliards Edge. Built by Sir John Rutherford of Edgerston. He was a Russian Baron. It was as a banker he first made his mark and connections with the Russian navy, he made his fortune.2 pages or more38John D. Wood 
CaverhillJohn Ainslie Map MakerJohn Ainslie who was described at a conference in Edinburgh in 1971 as Scotland's greatest cartographer.2 pages or more4C.M. Ainslie 
CaversWilliam Elliot, ArchitectThe family history of William Elliot and descriptions of some of the fine house's he built.3 pages or more15Kathleen Stewart 
CaversSelkirk Migrants 1850--1865A list of emigrants from Selkirk to various parts home and abroad, from the diary of the minister of Selkirk Parish Kirk.2 pages or more9Alison Scott 
CaversA quest for Scottish Roots in the Middle MarchesThis article was first printed in the Laidlaw Family Journal of October 1995 and has been reprinted in this issue.3 pages or more31Kenneth Laidlaw 
CaversThe Life and Family of Dr. John LeydenEnthralling biography of the famous polymath (minister, surgeon, judge, linguist, poet and naturalist) who lived from 1775 to 1811.7 pages or more45Marjory Gavin 
CaversThe relationship of place names and personal namesThe relationship is two fold: (1) Place names derived from personal names, (2) Personal names derived or adopted from place names.1 page or more21Jessie Macdonald 
CaversThe Ainslies--Some notesThe name Ainslie, from 1066 onwards, a full and detailed family history.1 page or more8Violet Jardine 
CaversMore Canadian Intimations in the 'Hawick Advertiser'Deaths (1863-1864) extracted from the "Hawick Advertiser" of people connected to the Borders, and other places in southern Scotland. Continued from issue 40.Less than 1 page43Marjory Gavin 
CawderstanesLauder of Edrington,the castle and early referencesThe history of the Lauder's from when they owned the Bass Rock to when they were custodians of Berwick on Tweed castle.5 pages or more41Gregory Lauder Frost 
CensusBorders Family History Inaugural LectureInaugural talk on the basic sources for looking into your family history. Dealing with Parochial Registers. Census returns, etc.5 pages or more1Donald Whyte 
CensusThe Clovenfords District and the CensusClovenfords and notable residents mainly in the 19th century.4 pages or more48Mike Brydon 
CessfordBorders family originsBorder family origins, surname derivations, and various aspects of family history .1 page or more33Michael Robson 
ChamberlinCoercion or Consensus? The Government of a Border Burgh in the Sixteenth centuryThe burgh of Selkirk, their trades, who controlled them. The baillies sergents and how they came into being. Continued from issue 25.4 pages or more26Peter Symms 
ChandlerJames S. Hogg, 1851-1906, Governor of Texas - Were His Ancestors Borderers ?Biography of James Hogg, with reference to his ancestors and relatives after arrival in Boston in 1699. Other emigrant Hoggs mentioned.2 pages or more24Donald Whyte 
ChannelkirkLauder and LauderdaleThis is the text of the talk given by Ian Miller, president of Old Gala House on the 18th April 19995 pages or more41Ian Miller 
ChaplehopeA quest for Scottish Roots in the Middle MarchesThis article was first printed in the Laidlaw Family Journal of October 1995 and has been reprinted in this issue.3 pages or more31Kenneth Laidlaw 
CharterisOld Emigrant’s DiariesExtract from diary of Margaret Charteris, wife of Thomas Hinshelwood, emigrant from Jedburgh, ship ‘Nebo’, to Queensland, in 1883.4 pages or more40Jane Gibson 
ChattonBowmakers and Currys in the new worldThe history of the Bowmakers and Currys before and after they emigrated to the New World.1 page or more10Norman Bowmaker 
ChattonPresbyterian Migration into NorthumberlandThis is a list of names from the Communion Rolls of some Presbyterian churches in Northumberland. This is in more than one Magazine.2 pages or more19Don Mason 
ChelseaOld soldiers of the eighteenth centuryThis is a list and some extracts from War Office records at the Public Record Office at Kew. If you are studying shoemakers - read this.1 page or more11E. A. Gray 
ChelseaSo You've Found A SoldierThe trials that you may find looking for your connection with a soldier that was in the British Army.2 pages or more14Capt. John E. Grey 
Chelsea HospitalWays of Arguing in the Social SciencesThis article is an extended version of a talk given to the Society on 17th September 2000, and follows an earlier article in the "Scottish Genealogist" in 1997 on the theme of methods of approach for family history researchers. Uses Hoy ancestors for examples.3 pages or more46Charles Hoy 
CherrytreesThe Gladstones-A studyThis is a brief outline of the Gladstone family here in the Borders and as far away as Edinburgh, and Norwich.3 pages or more35G.M.S. Lauder-frost 
CheswickMrs Euphemia VoyObituary of Euphemia Voy, first wife of William Voy, who died at Coldstream on 24th March 1891.1 page or more23Benjamin Moody 
Chevy ChaseLife in Melrose--150 years agoThis is the account of family life in Melrose in the first half of last century, from an autobiography of Catherine Helen Spence.3 pages or more11Colin Wood 
ChiholmFamily History in "The Gladstaines Bible"This is the very old history of the Gladstains in the Hawick area in and around 1645 through to 1850 . Few families can go back that far with as much confidence in the manuscript as this one.3 pages or more27Michael Robson 
ChildrenAn act anent murthering of childrenAct of Assembly May 26th 1762 for reading the 21st Act of Parliament of the second session of parliament of King William and Queen Mary dated July 19th 1690 about murdering of children.Less than 1 page21Margaret Steele 
ChirnsideDr George Henderson of Chirnside (1800 - 1864)Part 1 of an account of George Henderson of Chirnside, a medical doctor, who also found time for his interests in local history and customs, botany and poetry.12 pages or more62 
ChirnsideCockburns face to faceCockburns and there likeness seems to have been the great asset of this family. From 1650 onwards this family have a interesting history.2 pages or more10Anne Cockburn 
ChirnsideLetters of Slains 1569--A family puzzleAn intriguing tale of death and complaint in 1569.2 pages or more12Jean Smithers 
ChirnsideBorder MurdersThis is a stroll around the Borders looking into, with some depth, the murders in the 1800s.2 pages or more32Norrie Mcleish 
ChirnsideLife in Melrose--150 years agoThis is the account of family life in Melrose in the first half of last century, from an autobiography of Catherine Helen Spence.3 pages or more11Colin Wood 
ChirnsideThe Ayton Bard Robert Mennon 1797-1885This is a two part article abridged from the book of the title written by A. Michael Mennim. A copy of the complete book together with maps, photgraphs and poems is in Scottish Borders Council Library Headquartors with a family tree4 pages or more15Michael Mennon 
ChisholmThe Chisholms: Highland Names in the Borders?This is not just about the Chisholms, it delves into place names in the Borders, why they changed their names and the Highland connections.4 pages or more28Michael Robson 
ChristeningThe Costs of Church Services in Scottish ParishesStructure of costs for church services, i.e. christenings, weddings and burials in Berwickshire and Roxburghshire between 1725 and 1832.4 pages or more53David Richardson 
ChristisonBorder - Line Experiences Of a Canadian ResearcherThe Ainslie born in Lilliesleaf and how a trip from Canada to research the family. It ended in a book.2 pages or more10Robert L. Morden 
ChurchFull of Egotism, Diaries of Rev John HastieThis is the text of Ronald's talk to the Society on 21st March 2004. It was about a diary which should appeal to those with an interest in local history, a snapshot of life in a rural Parish between 1797 and 1822, and for those connected to Edrom - an opportunity to ‘meet the ancestor’.2 pages or more55Ronald Morrison 
ChurchThe Costs of Church Services in Scottish ParishesStructure of costs for church services, i.e. christenings, weddings and burials in Berwickshire and Roxburghshire between 1725 and 1832.4 pages or more53David Richardson 
ChurchesThe Parish Churches Of BerwickshireA talk by the author given to the Society on 22nd March, 1998.5 pages or more51G A C Binnie 
ClarkThe Pedigree of the Selkirk Family of Selkirk , ScotlandA family tree of the Selkirk Family.2 pages or more2James Selkirk 
ClarkWorking on the RailroadRailroad incidents recorded during the construction of the Galashiels section of the Waverley line 1884-452 pages or more30M. L.. Lawson 
ClarkNorth Dumfries, OntarioNorth Dumfries, Ontario - how John Clark set up and built a settlement.1 page or more31Mr G. Clark 
ClarkAustralian deaths recorded in Hawick Advertiser part 2 1874-1890Deaths in the Hawick Advertiser, it also covers other parts of the Borders.4 pages or more37Marjorie Gavin 
ClarkWhy couldn’t he have been called Ebenezer ?Article examining which John Little is the author's ancestor.4 pages or more42Jessie Hislop 
Clavering Place, NewcastlePresbyterian Migration into NorthumberlandThis article, reprinted by permission of Northumberland and Durham FHS, is a list of persons in communion rolls, who had moved from the Scottish Borders.1 page or more20Don Mason 
ClayThe Purves, Clays, and the Crimean WarThis is the text of the authors' talk to the Society titled 'James Charles Purves: a Coldstream Lad at the Charge' on 20th March 2005 about one of the participants in the charge of the Light Brigade, the battle, and some of James' family.12 pages or more58Will Murray and Trevor Swan 
CleghornMarth’s Marmalad and Diet LoafSome letters which brought life to the bare bones of the author's family tree.2 pages or more56Marjorie Dybeck 
CleughbraeMiriam FishOne of the band of grave yard inscription recorders, she gives a interesting description of her youth.1 page or more31Miriam Fish 
ClevlandEdnam and Captain CookA Cleveland lady spent time and effort tracing Captain Cook. Herein lies the Ednam ConnectionLess than 1 page25John Newlands 
ClintonThe Gypsy King and the PresidentRelationship between President Clinton and Charles Blyth, king of the gypsies. Reprinted from the Sunday Telegraph.Less than 1 page23 
ClovenfordsThe Clovenfords District and the CensusClovenfords and notable residents mainly in the 19th century.4 pages or more48Mike Brydon 
ClovenfordsLaidlawstiel, ClovenfordsThis is history bought to life with Walter Scott, William Wordsworth and Prime Minister Gladstone. For anyone interested in Clovenfords you must read this.2 pages or more37Margaret Lawson 
CoburnStrayed far from BerwickshireThis is a small article on Berwickshire strays in the township of Canden East in the county of Lennox and Addington in Ontario, Canada.2 pages or more30G.H. Jeffery 
CochraneK.O.S.B. MemoriesThis is a look at the talk given by Gavin Richardson, who must be the best informed on the first world war and Gallipoli.2 pages or more25Gavin Richardson 
CockburnA Cockburn Family in Berwickshire and Its Descendants - The BookThe author's Cockburn family history - mostly recent.3 pages or more24Andrew Cockburn 
CockburnThe Gladstones-A studyThis is a brief outline of the Gladstone family here in the Borders and as far away as Edinburgh, and Norwich.3 pages or more35G.M.S. Lauder-frost 
CockburnThe Flowers of the ForestBorders who fell at Flodden A list of nobility who fell in the battle The rank and file fell with no records.2 pages or more26Andrew Cockburn 
CockburnWho am IHistory of the Cockburns who all came from Duns parish. It also looks into the history of Edinshall Broch.1 page or more37Andrew Cockburn 
CockburnCockburns of that ilkThe origins of Cockburns in Berwickshire3 pages or more36Russell Wilson Cockburn 
CockburnWhiteslade, Berwickshire, and its OwnersMany have seen this ruin on the way from Greenlaw to Lauder, and often wondered about the history of this once great fortress. This article covers it magnificently.2 pages or more31G.M.S. Lauder Frost 
Cockburn CastleCockburns face to faceCockburns and there likeness seems to have been the great asset of this family. From 1650 onwards this family have a interesting history.2 pages or more10Anne Cockburn 
Cockburn LawCockburns of that ilkThe origins of Cockburns in Berwickshire3 pages or more36Russell Wilson Cockburn 
ColdinghamColdingham mortcloth recordsThe mortcloth records are fascinating as they list every occasion when a mortcloth was hired out for a burial. This covers the Coldingham mortcloth.1 page or more28Vivienne S. Dunstan 
ColdinghamThe Aytons of AytonThe parish of Ayton from the Norman family De-Vesci who changed their name to Ayton to a history of the village.2 pages or more17James Eaton 
ColdinghamFrom Coldstream to CanadaThe Galbraith history from Coldstream to Toronto University. A comprehensive account of the Galbraiths.3 pages or more26James Burns 
Coldingham prioryLauder of Edrington,the castle and early referencesThe history of the Lauder's from when they owned the Bass Rock to when they were custodians of Berwick on Tweed castle.5 pages or more41Gregory Lauder Frost 
ColdstreamBorder Marriage RecordsThe history of Irregular Marriages up and down the country.2 pages or more34Donald Whyte 
ColdstreamPoor Relief in the 1840sTalk given at the Society’s Open Meeting on 16th September 2001, about how poor relief cases were determined, and how much they received in 1843 in Coldstream.4 pages or more47Peter Munro 
ColdstreamNotes on the Halliburton FamilyThe Halliburton family who were well known landowners in the Borders from the 13th to 18th centuries. The Halliburtons intermarried with other well known Border families.2 pages or more6C.D. Wickenden 
ColdstreamThe Purves, Clays, and the Crimean WarThis is the text of the authors' talk to the Society titled 'James Charles Purves: a Coldstream Lad at the Charge' on 20th March 2005 about one of the participants in the charge of the Light Brigade, the battle, and some of James' family.12 pages or more58Will Murray and Trevor Swan 
ColdstreamBorder Marriges Boon for "Priests" and Bane for SearchersThe rise and fall of the "Irregular Marriages" From Gretna to Lamberton.4 pages or more30Northumberland and Durham History Soc. 
ColdstreamThe Flowers of the ForestBorders who fell at Flodden A list of nobility who fell in the battle The rank and file fell with no records.2 pages or more26Andrew Cockburn 
ColdstreamThe Gladstones-A studyThis is a brief outline of the Gladstone family here in the Borders and as far away as Edinburgh, and Norwich.3 pages or more35G.M.S. Lauder-frost 
Coldstream The men who marched awayIf you have heard Gavin speak you will know how he has devoted his all spare time to this subject this is the K.O.S.B. part in Gallipoli, another Flodden. Men missing Gala 54, Hawick 52, Jedburgh 18, and so on.3 pages or more9Gavin Richardson 
ColdstreamBerwick-upon-Tweed Twixt Thistle and Rose-A Family Historian's NightmareLocations and types of marriages in and on the Border. Types of sources, also Parish Registers for 18th and 19th century.2 pages or more33Linda Bankier 
ColdstreamA Case for the CommissaryThe amount of information found on any particular family is a matter of luck but time spent will be rewarding.4 pages or more33Rosemary Bigwood 
ColdstreamFrom Simprim Kirk session records 1705--A case of DrunkennessDrink was the downfall of two friends after a session in Coldstream in 1705.1 page or more7Colin Wood 
ColdstreamKelso's Ragged schoolCase histories and fate of children in the 1800s who went to a Ragged School. These three names from the excellent book that Audrey has written will make you want to purchase this book.2 pages or more9Audrey Mitchell 
ColdstreamFemale Suffrage by "Titwillow"This article was first published in a family magazine produced and edited by his grandfather Robert Hogg who farmed at Fireburnmill Coldstream.4 pages or more38John C. Gill 
ColdstreamJerdan Family HistoryThe family history of the Jerdans, who they married, and where they lived in the Borders.2 pages or more34Fred Kennington 
ColdstreamOld soldiers of the eighteenth centuryThis is a list and some extracts from War Office records at the Public Record Office at Kew. If you are studying shoemakers - read this.1 page or more11E. A. Gray 
ColeBorn in the BordersA list of names that have been extraced from the Death Index (1855-6) of Victoria, Australia. Also, where to obtain copies of death certificates.1 page or more21Barbara E. Turner 
ColinghamGrantshouse and the Turner familyThe history of Grantshouse and one of its sons, James Turner. Continued in issue 28.3 pages or more27James Burns 
CollingwoodMore GladstonesMore history of the Gladstones covers a family from Kirk Yetholm and their emigration to Australia and New Zealand. It lists many decendants from this family.1 page or more37Warren A. Spence 
CollisonA Stitch in TimeAccount of a sampler and the search for its creator in the family tree.1 page or more47Patricia Williamson 
ColmeslieThe Cairncross family - an example of a 16th-17th century family of feuarsThis is the text of the authors' talk to the Society on 18th September 2005 titled 'Cairncross, a Border Family'. Outline of a typical noted old family in the Lauderdale/Melrose/Galashiels district, with descriptions of some of the local areas and ownership.12 pages or more59Gregory Lauder-Frost 
ColomboThe Descendents of James Borrowman (1744-1813)The history of the name Borrowman from Edinburgh down to Peebles and beyond, with a pedigree chart.2 pages or more17Philip r Borrowman 
ColtbridgeFame/Infamy/Riches - a history of the Greig familyAbout the Greigs of Manchester and Oldham, originally from Ayton and Earlston.4 pages or more62Jim Greig 
ColvileThe Bennets of GrubetAn old Roxburghshire family associated with Kirk Yetholm and the Gypsies and their descendents.3 pages or more29Donald Whyte 
Commercial BankSelkirk Protocol Books. An amazing DiscoveryA hidden hoard of 16th and 17th century documents from Selkirk.Less than 1 page7 
Commercial BankThe Walter Mason PapersThe Walter Mason Papers. This is a brief description of the collection held by the museum services of Scottish Borders Council.1 page or more19Walter Elliot 
CommissaryWills and TestamentsScots law on wills and testaments-the difference. With a good description on how and where to find information on the subject.3 pages or more22James Galbraith 
Communion RollsPresbyterian Migration into NorthumberlandThis article, reprinted by permission of Northumberland and Durham FHS, is a list of persons in communion rolls, who had moved from the Scottish Borders.1 page or more20Don Mason 
ComputersFamily Tree MakerDescription of some of the features and benefits of using a family history computer program.2 pages or more39John Unsworth 
Confederate States ArmyBecton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, Sergeants, 4th Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSAAccount of Becton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, and their activities in the Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSA.3 pages or more40Jeffry W. Gatlin 
ConklinMore Canadian Intimations in the 'Hawick Advertiser'Deaths (1863-1864) extracted from the "Hawick Advertiser" of people connected to the Borders, and other places in southern Scotland. Continued from issue 40.Less than 1 page43Marjory Gavin 
ConquergoodA Remarkable CoincidenceAnecdote of a visit to the Society's library.Less than 1 page40Mike Brydon 
ConroyDr George Henderson of Chirnside (1800 - 1864)Second and final part of the account of Dr Henderson's family (the remaining 11 children born from 1841 to 1863 !) with a very early plea for the eight-hour day and some interesting poetry.8 pages or more63Bill Henderson 
CookGrantshouse and the Turner familyThe history of Grantshouse and one of its sons, James Turner. Continued in issue 28.3 pages or more27James Burns 
CookJames Thomson, Capt. James Cook R.N., Ednam and ClevelandThe connection of Rev. James Thomson and Capt. Cook with the village of Ednam.1 page or more27P. D. Thomson 
CookEdnam and Captain CookA Cleveland lady spent time and effort tracing Captain Cook. Herein lies the Ednam ConnectionLess than 1 page25John Newlands 
CookCaptain Cook's Border BackgroundThe history of Captain James Cook and the Ednam connection.1 page or more6Dr Jim Trainer 
CopelandReminiscences of Childhood by a Matron of 78Narrative written by the author's great grandfather's sister about their emigration from Scotland to New York in 1829. Continued from issue 41.3 pages or more42Jim Wilson 
CornhillThe Alternative RelationshipThe Alternative Relationship and how it can be used. Also an interesting research into the Cavers and Cammond families.3 pages or more4Mrs H. Crammond 
CornhillBorder Marriage RecordsThe history of Irregular Marriages up and down the country.2 pages or more34Donald Whyte 
CornhillAnderson Family LegendThree brothers shared their last sixpence at Kelso Fair and then parted company. How a lady searched for relativesLess than 1 page8Mrs. Steele 
CornhillBerwick-upon-Tweed Twixt Thistle and Rose-A Family Historian's NightmareLocations and types of marriages in and on the Border. Types of sources, also Parish Registers for 18th and 19th century.2 pages or more33Linda Bankier 
CostThe Costs of Church Services in Scottish ParishesStructure of costs for church services, i.e. christenings, weddings and burials in Berwickshire and Roxburghshire between 1725 and 1832.4 pages or more53David Richardson 
CoultherdWilliam Coulthard: Emigrant to South AustraliaCaptain A. J. Coultherd has sent a moving account of an intrepid explorer who moved to Austrailia in 1836.Less than 1 page7Alfred J. Coultherd 
Cout of KeelderHermitage - Grim Guardian of the BordersHistory of Hermitage castle and its occupants. Continued in issue 14.2 pages or more13Norrie McLeish 
CovingtonBecton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, Sergeants, 4th Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSAAccount of Becton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, and their activities in the Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSA.3 pages or more40Jeffry W. Gatlin 
CowanMy dig into the PastHow a birthday party of Melrose Bridge led to a very interesting tale of one man's family search.2 pages or more33Mr Turner 
CowanNorth Dumfries, OntarioNorth Dumfries, Ontario - how John Clark set up and built a settlement.1 page or more31Mr G. Clark 
CoweBorn in the BordersA list of names that have been extraced from the Death Index (1855-6) of Victoria, Australia. Also, where to obtain copies of death certificates.1 page or more21Barbara E. Turner 
CowieSusanna Pringle's Birthday bookThis Pringle tale goes from Browndeanlaw to Yetholm, London, New Brunswick and beyond-very interesting.4 pages or more16Maxine Flaherty 
CowlinThe Story of a StrayAccount of Robert Burgon, a fisherman from Berwick who was drowned in 1850 with William Burgeon, Joseph Cowlin, George Swinton, and the boy David Lyle, and buried in Inverbervie.2 pages or more47Murray Nicoll 
CownSelkirk Migrants 1850--1865A list of emigrants from Selkirk to various parts home and abroad, from the diary of the minister of Selkirk Parish Kirk.2 pages or more9Alison Scott 
CraftsThe Ancient Crafts of SelkirkThe history of crafts in Selkirk from 1113 with the building of the Border abbeys through to the Union of the Crowns.1 page or more32Jim Newlands 
CraigBorderers in the Victorian Marriage Registers (1853-1895)This is a list of marriages in issues 16,17 and 18. It is a list of Border counties as their place of birth, when the married in Victoria, Australia between 1853 and 1895.5 pages or more16Barbara Turner 
Craige KnoweKnow your parish LongformacusThe history, and how Longformacus got its name. Its population and parish records.1 page or more21 
CraikNotes on the Ancestry of the Ettrick ShepherdJames Hogg (1770-1835) where he and his ancestors lived in the Borders, also who they married.2 pages or more18Donald Wyte 
CrailingFamily History in "The Gladstaines Bible"This is the very old history of the Gladstains in the Hawick area in and around 1645 through to 1850 . Few families can go back that far with as much confidence in the manuscript as this one.3 pages or more27Michael Robson 
CrailingWilliam Elliot, ArchitectThe family history of William Elliot and descriptions of some of the fine house's he built.3 pages or more15Kathleen Stewart 
CrailingA grave look at the BordersThis must be one of the great stories ever to be printed in our magazine - it is the story of grave snatchers, and how one brave chap got his just reward.4 pages or more21Ian Abernethy 
CrailingRob of TrowsBorn at Birgham, Rob was a favorite with anglers of all classes "peer and peasant alike". A boatman of great distinction on the Tweed.2 pages or more18Mrs M. E. Mason 
CramA DNA RevelationThe author's discovery of a direct link to a blood cousin with the name of CRAM, and the surmise that CRAMMOND got shortened along the passage of time.Less than 1 page57Gordon Crammond 
CrammonThe Crammond Family of SmailholmNotes about a Crammond family of Smailholm and their children.1 page or more57Hazel Crammond 
CrammondA DNA RevelationThe author's discovery of a direct link to a blood cousin with the name of CRAM, and the surmise that CRAMMOND got shortened along the passage of time.Less than 1 page57Gordon Crammond 
CrammondThe Crammond Family of SmailholmNotes about a Crammond family of Smailholm and their children.1 page or more57Hazel Crammond 
CramondKnow your parish -PeeblesArms of the Burgh Chartes. Families. Fairs, Transport A good history of the town and tale or two.3 pages or more26Jean Moffat 
CranstonThe Dimma and Dickson Families of the Borders Region, ScotlandThe Dimma family from Eckford, who they married, and where they settled in Ontario. This is a well researched article into a old Border family.2 pages or more37Thomas Dimma Minster 
CrawfordThe Muster-Roll of the Jedburgh Company of Volunteers of 1804List of men from Sergeants, Corporals, and Privates, it also gives you their trade at the time. Total of men 108.2 pages or more3Sandra Duncan 
CrawhillThe Case of the missing RegistersIn 1818 Jean Waddell a humble tailor's daughter found by chance she could inherit a estate in Linlithgowshire. How she went about trying to prove her case.3 pages or more22Gavin Waddell 
CrichtonPeeblesshire Families and ClansThe history of a few Peeblesshire families, Tweedies, Naesmiths, Gledstanes, Veitches, and others. Some very interesting stories come from this chapter.3 pages or more33Malcolm Archibald 
CrimeaThe Purves, Clays, and the Crimean WarThis is the text of the authors' talk to the Society titled 'James Charles Purves: a Coldstream Lad at the Charge' on 20th March 2005 about one of the participants in the charge of the Light Brigade, the battle, and some of James' family.12 pages or more58Will Murray and Trevor Swan 
CrimeaAnother Borderer at BalaclavaComment about James Hunter, one of the participants in the Heavy Brigade who had the task of breaking through Russian lines at Balaclava, in respect of the talk given by Will Murray and Trevor Swan entitled a “Coldstream lad at the Charge” in issue No.58.1 page or more60Colin Miller 
CrockettThe Ayton BardThis is in issues 16 and 17. Robert Mennon was a well known Borders bard and contributed to many Scottish weeklies.5 pages or more16A. Michael Mennim 
CrooklawEcclesiastical Education in Berwickshire What the records have to tellEcclesiastical education of Berwickshire and where to find useful information2 pages or more38Dr Charles Hoy 
CrouseAt The BeginningA tale of one mans delve into family history from the U.K. to Canada and beyond2 pages or more1Peter Elliot 
CroyserThe Parish of LanglandsThe parish of Langlands and the history of old leper hospital at Rutherford. Also the history of Langton that was absorbed into Wilton.3 pages or more35Michael Langlands 
CrozierNorth West passage-the Melrose connectionIt is 150 years since the explorer, Sir John Franklin, vanished. This is the tale of a Melrose man who was with him on the long journey to find the North West Passage.1 page or more21 
Curly BurnShillinglaw WallsShillinglaw Tower not far from Traquair it is not only a heap of stones - an interesting tale.2 pages or more38Jean Shillinglaw Ridley 
CurrieFrom Simprim Kirk session records 1705--A case of DrunkennessDrink was the downfall of two friends after a session in Coldstream in 1705.1 page or more7Colin Wood 
CurrieElusive CurriesThe author's and other members' interests in the surname Currie.1 page or more51Jean Currie 
CurrieIs Anybody Out There ?The author's search for an ancestor's home.2 pages or more56Jean Currie 
Currie The men who marched awayIf you have heard Gavin speak you will know how he has devoted his all spare time to this subject this is the K.O.S.B. part in Gallipoli, another Flodden. Men missing Gala 54, Hawick 52, Jedburgh 18, and so on.3 pages or more9Gavin Richardson 
CurrieSelkirk Migrants 1850--1865A list of emigrants from Selkirk to various parts home and abroad, from the diary of the minister of Selkirk Parish Kirk.2 pages or more9Alison Scott 
CurryBowmakers and Currys in the New WorldBorder origins of author's family, and arrivals in New York and Montreal.1 page or more13Norman J Bowmaker 
CurryBowmakers and Currys in the new worldThe history of the Bowmakers and Currys before and after they emigrated to the New World.1 page or more10Norman Bowmaker 
CustomsDeath is for the LivingSecond part of the talk given to the Society on 15th September 2002.7 pages or more52Anne Gordon 
CustomsDeath is for the LivingThe first part of the talk given to the Society on 15th September 2002.7 pages or more51Anne Gordon 
DalgetyA walk around Foulden in the thirties and fortiesThe following article was written by Jean Greenland for her granddaughters. She lived in the Manse at Foulden and traveled mostly on foot to all the surrounding area with her parents. Very good.2 pages or more32Mrs. Jean Greenland 
DantzicThe Bankers RevengeThe rise and fall of a Bank in East Lothian.Less than 1 page10A. W. Kerr 
DanzigLowland Scots in PrussiaAbsorbing account of Scots mainly in Danzig and Konigsberg from 15th to 17th centuries. A lot of names recorded.5 pages or more45G.M.S.Lauder-Frost 
Dardanells The men who marched awayIf you have heard Gavin speak you will know how he has devoted his all spare time to this subject this is the K.O.S.B. part in Gallipoli, another Flodden. Men missing Gala 54, Hawick 52, Jedburgh 18, and so on.3 pages or more9Gavin Richardson 
DarlingMrs Euphemia VoyObituary of Euphemia Voy, first wife of William Voy, who died at Coldstream on 24th March 1891.1 page or more23Benjamin Moody 
DarlingFrom Simprim Kirk session records 1705--A case of DrunkennessDrink was the downfall of two friends after a session in Coldstream in 1705.1 page or more7Colin Wood 
DarnickSavages of the NorthShort letter from James Usher to Walter Scott 18281 page or more14Vivienne S. Moore 
DarnickMelrose: Past and PresentA story of Melrose from 3000 years B.C. to the Greenyards in 1992.2 pages or more22Mr. T Little 
David SetonLinks with old Peebles FamiliesA investigating search into old Peebles families.2 pages or more12Rena Stewart 
DavidsonBorderers in the Victorian Marriage Registers (1853-1895)This is a list of marriages in issues 16,17 and 18. It is a list of Border counties as their place of birth, when the married in Victoria, Australia between 1853 and 1895.5 pages or more16Barbara Turner 
DavidsonWho Was Lizzie Jardine ?The author's start on her family history - mainly ordinary working folk in the Borders.3 pages or more51Carol Trotter 
DavidsonJerdan Family HistoryThe family history of the Jerdans, who they married, and where they lived in the Borders.2 pages or more34Fred Kennington 
DavisonDeath duty registerExtracts from the death duty registers (seen at the public record office, Chancery Lane, London). Relating to Wills proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury.3 pages or more4 
DawyckPeeblesshire Families and ClansThe history of a few Peeblesshire families, Tweedies, Naesmiths, Gledstanes, Veitches, and others. Some very interesting stories come from this chapter.3 pages or more33Malcolm Archibald 
De BolebeckHermitage - Grim Guardian of the BordersHistory of Hermitage castle and its occupants. Continued in issue 14.2 pages or more13Norrie McLeish 
De SoulisHermitage - Grim Guardian of the BordersHistory of Hermitage castle and its occupants. Continued in issue 14.2 pages or more13Norrie McLeish 
DeansBrave BorderlandConnections between the Borders and the Canadian state of Ontario, some poetry, and 2 buses.3 pages or more63Fred Kennington 
DeathCanadian Intimations in the "Hawick Advertiser" 1857 – 1863Deaths extracted from the "Hawick Advertiser" of people connected to the Borders, and other places in southern Scotland. Continued in issue 43.1 page or more40Marjorie Gavin 
DeathAustralian Intimations in Hawick AdvertiserBirths 1858-1897, Marriages 1854-1900, Deaths 1853-1862, in Australia of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.8 pages or more54Marjorie Gavin 
DeathsDeath is for the LivingThe first part of the talk given to the Society on 15th September 2002.7 pages or more51Anne Gordon 
DeathsAmerican Intimations in Hawick Advertiser -Deaths 1857-1878Deaths in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.5 pages or more51Marjorie Gavin 
DeathsDeath is for the LivingSecond part of the talk given to the Society on 15th September 2002.7 pages or more52Anne Gordon 
DeathsAmerican Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Deaths 1890-1900Deaths in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.3 pages or more53Marjorie Gavin 
DeathsMorebattle St Lawrence Church Death RegisterTranscription of the death register (1848-1862) from Morebattle St Lawrence Church.2 pages or more49Transcribed by Jean Sanderson 
DeathsAmerican Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Deaths 1879-1889Deaths in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.3 pages or more52Marjorie Gavin 
DelawareThe Miller Family of Hawick, Scotland and Delaware County, New YorkThis Miller family who emigrated from Hawick or Roberton-they set up a farm in the Catskill mountains of New York.2 pages or more34C. Raymond La Fever 
DeloraineWilliam Lorrain-Borders SchoolmasterDuring the last war attics were cleared of paper and, from an attic in Jedburgh there appeared a collection of papers concerning the Rector of Jedburgh Grammar School, William Lorrain.Less than 1 page27Audrey Mitchell 
DenbieThe Jardine Clan SocietyFormed in 1977. Came from France 1066, settled in Anndale; now, branches of the family world wide.2 pages or more3Family History News 
DenholmThe Leyden FamilyFrom U.S.A. an article on the name Leyden with particular reference to Dr John Leyden.Less than 1 page12Ronald Spencer 
DenholmA Denholm Family And My Border MemoriesA journey through time in Denholm. From Post office, Lord Minto and his new bride to preserves cooking on the range in Meg Purness' draper's shop.3 pages or more35Jean Kelly 
Dere Street Know your Parish--HounamThe history of Hounam.1 page or more16 
Devil's AcreForgotten Borderers--Andrew Walker (1808-1896)Andrew Walker, born Earlston, worked at Newton Don and moved eventually to Camden and started a Ragged School. He emigrated to Troy in New York and died there.Less than 1 page30 
DickWilliam Dick (1849 - 1932)Account of William Dick, a blacksmith in Fountainhall and his family4 pages or more63Margaret Dick 
DickFountainhall Smiddy 1793-1945Account of the Hislop / Dick family who worked in the smiddy (blacksmith's shop) for five generations.2 pages or more57Margaret Dick 
DickinsA Hogarth Family TreeThere came into James Hogarth's possession a manuscript family tree covering seven or eight generations of the Hogarth family, also, where they came from.1 page or more27James Hogarth 
DicksonBorder Marriges Boon for "Priests" and Bane for SearchersThe rise and fall of the "Irregular Marriages" From Gretna to Lamberton.4 pages or more30Northumberland and Durham History Soc. 
DicksonSusanna Pringle's Birthday bookThis Pringle tale goes from Browndeanlaw to Yetholm, London, New Brunswick and beyond-very interesting.4 pages or more16Maxine Flaherty 
DicksonNorth Dumfries, OntarioNorth Dumfries, Ontario - how John Clark set up and built a settlement.1 page or more31Mr G. Clark 
DicksonThe DicksonsNotes on various Dicksons.1 page or more24Audrey Mitchell 
DicksonRecording the Jardines - A one-name study17 years of research of the Jardine Clan Society. A history of the Clan and the worldwide story of the Jardines.4 pages or more27Violet Jardine 
DicksonForgotten BorderersJames Grieve and his interesting contribution to the lowly apple.1 page or more28Jean M. Smith 
DicksonKnow Your Parish - EdnamHistory of the parish of Ednam and some inhabitants.1 page or more24Audrey Mitchell 
DietAspects of Borders Life in the early 1840sPart 1 of a talk given to the Society on 19th September 1999. Discusses the Report of the Royal Commission on the Poor Law (Scotland), diet, and prices. Continued in issue 45.4 pages or more44Peter Munro 
DimmaThe Dimma and Dickson Families of the Borders Region, ScotlandThe Dimma family from Eckford, who they married, and where they settled in Ontario. This is a well researched article into a old Border family.2 pages or more37Thomas Dimma Minster 
DixonFame/Infamy/Riches - a history of the Greig familyAbout the Greigs of Manchester and Oldham, originally from Ayton and Earlston.4 pages or more62Jim Greig 
DNADNA Records for GenealogyObtaining the genetic records for your paternal line is important for identification of your cousins and ancestors who share your recent paternal line descent with you.1 page or more60 
DobsonSelkirk Migrants 1850--1865A list of emigrants from Selkirk to various parts home and abroad, from the diary of the minister of Selkirk Parish Kirk.2 pages or more9Alison Scott 
DobsonRev. Robert Douglas, 1747-1820 The father of GalashielsThe Rev. Robert Douglas, minister of Galashiels, 1747-1820, was a man of great ability and served his parishioners so well he was called "The Father of Galashiels".2 pages or more37Donald Whyte 
DoctorsA Border Lady of the Old SchoolInterview with Mrs Jane Henderson Thomson Bell aged 83 in 1910 about her life. Written in Scots.4 pages or more20 
DoddingtonBowmakers and Currys in the new worldThe history of the Bowmakers and Currys before and after they emigrated to the New World.1 page or more10Norman Bowmaker 
DoddsJerdan Family HistoryThe family history of the Jerdans, who they married, and where they lived in the Borders.2 pages or more34Fred Kennington 
DoddsNames of Soldiers and others who died in India mainly between 1930-36A list of names and their regiments, and where buried.1 page or more30 
DoddsBorderers in the Victorian Marriage Registers (1853-1895)This is a list of marriages in issues 16,17 and 18. It is a list of Border counties as their place of birth, when the married in Victoria, Australia between 1853 and 1895.5 pages or more16Barbara Turner 
DodsThe Berwick SensationThis story would make a very good murder mystery, the research that has gone into this story would be long and time consuming. For anyone interested in Berwick history you should read it.3 pages or more35F. L. Kennington 
DolphinstonThe Ainslies--Some notesThe name Ainslie, from 1066 onwards, a full and detailed family history.1 page or more8Violet Jardine 
DonForgotten Borderers--Andrew Walker (1808-1896)Andrew Walker, born Earlston, worked at Newton Don and moved eventually to Camden and started a Ragged School. He emigrated to Troy in New York and died there.Less than 1 page30 
DonaldsonBlind Jamie DonaldsonAccount of James Donaldson, whose tombstone is in Melrose Abbey churchyard.1 page or more47Margaret Lawson 
DonaldsonRentons in the Hutton Old Parish RegisterList of persons with the surname Renton that appear in the Hutton Old Parish Register.2 pages or more13Norrie McLeish 
DonaldsonRentons in the Hutton Old Parish RegisterFor anyone with a Renton in the family this is very interesting with full name, where, and the date they were born, and more.2 pages or more10Norrie McLeish 
DouglasPresbyterian Migration into NorthumberlandThis is a list of names from the Communion Rolls of some Presbyterian churches in Northumberland. This is in more than one Magazine.2 pages or more19Don Mason 
DouglasFlowers of the Forest: Borderers who fell at FloddenNames of the Borderers who died at the battle of Flodden, 1514.2 pages or more26Andrew Cockburn 
DouglasThe Homes of Paxton HouseA fascinating piece of Borders family history came to light when a 200 year-old Berwickshire mansion was gifted to the nation. Along with the history of the family of Home's. love is a wondrous thing !2 pages or more11Violet Jardine 
DouglasFamily History in "The Gladstaines Bible"This is the very old history of the Gladstains in the Hawick area in and around 1645 through to 1850 . Few families can go back that far with as much confidence in the manuscript as this one.3 pages or more27Michael Robson 
DouglasRev. Robert Douglas, 1747-1820 The father of GalashielsThe Rev. Robert Douglas, minister of Galashiels, 1747-1820, was a man of great ability and served his parishioners so well he was called "The Father of Galashiels".2 pages or more37Donald Whyte 
DouglasDouglas of Springwood ParkThe name Douglas would run fear into many Englishmen. This distinguished Border family and its history3 pages or more31Donald Whyte 
DouglasLetters of Slains 1569--A family puzzleAn intriguing tale of death and complaint in 1569.2 pages or more12Jean Smithers 
DouglasLowland Scots in PrussiaAbsorbing account of Scots mainly in Danzig and Konigsberg from 15th to 17th centuries. A lot of names recorded.5 pages or more45G.M.S.Lauder-Frost 
DouglasThe Kirk Yetholm GypsiesIf you are connected to Yetholm, this is a must for you, it covers the gypsies from Persia right through to being settled in Kirk Yetholm. It is in two parts: issue 31 and 32.4 pages or more31A. V. Tokley 
DouglasGalashiels and some of its familiesTalk given to the society by Mr. Ian Miller, President of the Old Gala Club. Gala indeed goes back along way perhaps even to 7000 B.C. It covers the history up to the 19th Century.3 pages or more31Ian Miller 
DouglasRobert Lauder of that IlkThis is the story of the background and demise of Robert Lauder of that ilk (d.1598), one of the last to be recorded with that appellation.3 pages or more29G.M.S. Lauder-Frost 
Douglas HamiltonDouglas of Springwood ParkThe name Douglas would run fear into many Englishmen. This distinguished Border family and its history3 pages or more31Donald Whyte 
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