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LauderThe Days of Our Youth - Memories of MelroseThis article has been extracted from a much longer memoir that John Dick wrote when he retired around 1950. He was born in 1889, the second son of William Dick, an ironmonger in Melrose and his wife Isobella Lauder. He emigrated to Canada as a young man where he eventually became the Chief Cost Accountant for Sun Life Assurance Company. John served in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in World War I as a quarter-master sergeant. Although he was twice married he had no children.7 pages or more67John Dick 
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 BathansAbbey St Bathans, Cranshaws and LongformacusA brief description of 3 neighbouring parishes and the records available.2 pages or more73 
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 
AdvertiserMiscellaneous Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - 1855-1900A list of marriages of people from various places (including Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Burma, Canada, Chile, China, France, Hong Kong, India, Italy, South Africa, Trinidad) intimated in the Hawick Advertiser between 1855-1900, with brief additional notes on some items.3 pages or more68Marjorie Gavin 
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 
AinlslieMiscellaneous Intimations in Hawick Advertiser 1855-1900A transcription of death notices in rhe local newspaper. There are too many names ot list them all. Only those with extended entries are indexed.10 pages or more69Marjorie Gavin 
AinlslieEscape from DingletonSome of the inmates of Dingleton Asylum , Melrose tried to escape. A few entries from the Register of excapes are listed here.3 pages or more74Peter Munro 
AinslieThe Ainslies--Some notesThe name Ainslie, from 1066 onwards, a full and detailed family history.1 page or more8Violet Jardine 
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 
AinslieBorder MurdersThis is a stroll around the Borders looking into, with some depth, the murders in the 1800s.2 pages or more32Norrie Mcleish 
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 
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 
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 
AitchsonGuess Who’s MissingThe descendants of William Steel Story who lived in Yetholm, Morebattle, Hobkirk, who married Elizabeth Aitchson, daughter of Francis Aitchson and Elizabeth Hogg around 1806.1 page or more64E .Helen Ball 
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 
AitkenheadWho was Gordon Stewart of Hawick?Intriguing investigation into an adopted great uncle who died in World War I, and turned out to be a blood relative.3 pages or more65Anne Golden 
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 
AlexanderPeebles Combination PoorhouseA brief history of poorhouses in general and Peebles Poorhouse in particular. It includes someinformation about staff and inmates in the late 19th century.5 pages or more74Janis Miller 
AliensEdinburgh Aliens RegisterA register of aliens resident in Edinburgh during the French Reveloutionary Warsless than 1 page0 
AllanKnow your Parish-PolwarthDescription of the village of Polwarth, its history, the inhabitants, and their occupations.1 page or more28 
AllanA Family of Shoemakers - The Allans of PaxtonInterest account of the Allans of Paxton who were shoemakers in Paxton from around 1800 till the beginning of World War II.4 pages or more67Mary Newbery 
AllanGrantshouse and the Turner familyHistory of the family from around 1840. Continued from issue 27.1 page or more28James Burns 
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 
AllanIsabella Smith 1814-1904Account of Isabella Smith from Coldingham. Berwickshire; and her descendants.2 pages or more57Mary Newbery 
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 
AmosOn the BusesAn article from The Southern Reporter of October 29th 1959 about George Turnbull's working life from 1913 to 1959, as a chauffeur or mechanic until 1924, then various jobs for a local bus company.2 pages or more66Charles Borthwick 
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 
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 
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 
AncrumThey Went To AustraliaFascinating account of the Turnbulls journey from Ancrum to Australia via Cape Town, and life afterwards.2 pages or more43Janet Godden 
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 
AndersonMaxwellheugh Cottage - the biography of a houseA review of the families who had inhabited a house on the outskirts of Kelso.8 pages or more73Isobel Gordon 
AndersonForgotten BorderersJames Grieve and his interesting contribution to the lowly apple.1 page or more28Jean M. Smith 
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 
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 
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 
AndersonOn the BusesAn article from The Southern Reporter of October 29th 1959 about George Turnbull's working life from 1913 to 1959, as a chauffeur or mechanic until 1924, then various jobs for a local bus company.2 pages or more66Charles Borthwick 
AndersonA Canadian ConnectionCopies of letters sent from Canada in 1864 - they make very interesting reading.2 pages or more25Jenifer Payne 
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 
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 
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 
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 
AshtonMiscellaneous Intimations in Hawick Advertiser 1855-1900A transcription of death notices in rhe local newspaper. There are too many names ot list them all. Only those with extended entries are indexed.10 pages or more69Marjorie Gavin 
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 
AustraliaMiscellaneous Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - 1855-1900A list of marriages of people from various places (including Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Burma, Canada, Chile, China, France, Hong Kong, India, Italy, South Africa, Trinidad) intimated in the Hawick Advertiser between 1855-1900, with brief additional notes on some items.3 pages or more68Marjorie Gavin 
AustraliaConvicts Transported to Western Australia in 1858 aboard the 'Edwin Fox'A list of Scottish convicts transported to Australia on the "Edwin Fox". Reprinted from Bedfordshire Family History Society Journal2 pages or more70Lynn Manning 
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 
AustraliaHarvey Settlers ReunionThis was the evening address to the reunion, about why they were in the Borders and Northumberland, and about the author's Australian cousins.3 pages or more66Ian Herbert 
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 
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 
AustraliaMelrose to Melbourne - The Story of one Wallace familyInteresting account of the author's Wallace research, ancestral emigration from Melrose to Sydney, Australia, farming, and the army. Two interesting photographs, too.3 pages or more67Richard Balsillie 
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 
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 
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 
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 
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 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 
AytonThe Breadford Family SearchA tale of family that moved from Northumberland to Berwickshre. All were farm servants some labourers some farm stewards. There are irregular marriages, name changes and a possible pioneering birth using chloroform.6 pages or more72Bill Bradford 
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 
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 
BalfourLetters of Slains 1569--A family puzzleAn intriguing tale of death and complaint in 1569.2 pages or more12Jean 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 
BalliolCavers & DistrictTalk given in February 2007 about the history of the kirk and parish of Cavers, and its links with Melrose, St Cuthbert, and other famous people.6 pages or more64Jean Muir 
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 
BaronyExtracts from Dunse Barony RecordsExtracts from the author's book, Dunse Barony Records, in the 1760s.2 pages or more68Ronald Morrison 
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 
BathgateFollowing in the Footsteps of Robert Redpath.The story of one man's journey to mine gold in Australia. There is reference to two diaries kept by othe men on the voyage from Glasgow to Townsville, Queensland.3 pages or more69Irene J Redpath 
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 
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 
BaxterWho Was Lizzie Jardine ?The author's start on her family history - mainly ordinary working folk in the Borders.3 pages or more51Carol Trotter 
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 
BeattieBEATTIEsLangholm Archive Centre is looking for Beattie volunteers to take part in a DNA project. Participation is completely free and available to all male Beatties not immediately related who can provide a little family tree information and full results will be made available.less than 1 page67Bruce McCartney 
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 
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 
BedruleThe Lillico Family - Chain Migrants to Gloucester Township, OntarioThe stort of a family that emigrated from Roxburghshire to Ontario8 pages or more70Eleanor Lillico 
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 
Beggars badgesCavers & DistrictTalk given in February 2007 about the history of the kirk and parish of Cavers, and its links with Melrose, St Cuthbert, and other famous people.6 pages or more64Jean Muir 
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 
BellA Rutherfurd familyNotes on the name Rutherfurd taken from the book 'Rutherfurds of that Ilk'.2 pages or more21James Selkirk 
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 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 
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 
BellThe Lillico Family - Chain Migrants to Gloucester Township, OntarioThe stort of a family that emigrated from Roxburghshire to Ontario8 pages or more70Eleanor Lillico 
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 
BellsMelrose to Melbourne - The Story of one Wallace familyInteresting account of the author's Wallace research, ancestral emigration from Melrose to Sydney, Australia, farming, and the army. Two interesting photographs, too.3 pages or more67Richard Balsillie 
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 
BennetThe Bennets of GrubetAn old Roxburghshire family associated with Kirk Yetholm and the Gypsies and their descendents.3 pages or more29Donald Whyte 
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 
BerwickWilliam Lewins 1785-1848Account of William Lewins' life.1 page or more65Mary Newbery 
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] 
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 
BerwickMigration From Glendale To New Brunswick, CanadaAccount of the families who migrated from Berwick-upon-Tweed to New Brunswick, Canada, and the hazards they faced. Includes a list of families families with Glendale or Border origins were granted land.4 pages or more66Ian Herbert 
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 
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 Parish Churches Of BerwickshireA talk by the author given to the Society on 22nd March, 1998.5 pages or more51G A C Binnie 
BerwickshireMapsBrief notes about Borders maps available from the Society, and on the Internet.1 page or more43Peter Munro 
BerwickshireCD Review - Kelso Poor House and Ragged SchoolInteresting review of the content of this much loved publication, and a bit on the social context of the Poor House and the Ragged School in Kelso.1 page or more67Norrie McLeish 
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 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 
BeveridgeA Family of Shoemakers - The Allans of PaxtonInterest account of the Allans of Paxton who were shoemakers in Paxton from around 1800 till the beginning of World War II.4 pages or more67Mary Newbery 
BewsMaxwellheugh Cottage - the biography of a houseA review of the families who had inhabited a house on the outskirts of Kelso.8 pages or more73Isobel Gordon 
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 
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 
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 
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 
BirghamEcclesiastical Education in Berwickshire What the records have to tellEcclesiastical education of Berwickshire and where to find useful information2 pages or more38Dr Charles Hoy 
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 
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 
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 
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 
BlackWho was Gordon Stewart of Hawick?Intriguing investigation into an adopted great uncle who died in World War I, and turned out to be a blood relative.3 pages or more65Anne Golden 
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 
BlaikieA Teri Forever- My Rich Border HeritageNostalgia about Hawick, and the revelation that some of her ancestors came from southern England, she has researched back to 500AD on her direct paternal line and from 1699 on other lines.3 pages or more66Anne Golden 
BlaikieMelrose to Melbourne - The Story of one Wallace familyInteresting account of the author's Wallace research, ancestral emigration from Melrose to Sydney, Australia, farming, and the army. Two interesting photographs, too.3 pages or more67Richard Balsillie 
BlairA Family of Shoemakers - The Allans of PaxtonInterest account of the Allans of Paxton who were shoemakers in Paxton from around 1800 till the beginning of World War II.4 pages or more67Mary Newbery 
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 
BlindburnJean FlemingA young shepherd gets lost in the snow and is frozen to death. There's also a specification for shepherds boots.2 pages or more69Snowstorm in the Cheviots 
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 
bootsJean FlemingA young shepherd gets lost in the snow and is frozen to death. There's also a specification for shepherds boots.2 pages or more69Snowstorm in the Cheviots 
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 
Border MagazineJames Watson (Author and Historian of Jedburgh Abbey)Account of the life of James Watson, weaver, grocer, poet and writer of Jedburgh, the author's great grandfather, his descendants, and emigration to USA and Canada.10 pages or more68Rachel (Thomson) Falldien 
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 
BordersHarvey Settlers ReunionThis was the evening address to the reunion, about why they were in the Borders and Northumberland, and about the author's Australian cousins.3 pages or more66Ian Herbert 
Borders FHSBorders Family History Society - from its beginningThe story of the foundation and growth of the Borders FHS.3 pages or more74Audrey Mitchell 
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 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 
BorthwickThe Bankers RevengeThe rise and fall of a Bank in East Lothian.less than 1 page10A. W. Kerr 
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 
BovinaFrom Roxburghshire to Delaware County: The 19th Century Miller Letters - Part 1Account of letters written between 1818 and 1864 from Scotland to David Miller (1795-1883), and his wives, and relatives. David Miller was the son of Thomas Miller, a beadle of Roberton Kirk.4 pages or more64John W. Hoy 
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 
BowdenCD Review - Bowden Monumental InscriptionsReview of the content of this publication, and suggestions of other useful publications.1 page or more67Norrie McLeish 
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 
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 worldThe history of the Bowmakers and Currys before and after they emigrated to the New World.1 page or more10Norman Bowmaker 
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 
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 
BradfordThe Breadford Family SearchA tale of family that moved from Northumberland to Berwickshre. All were farm servants some labourers some farm stewards. There are irregular marriages, name changes and a possible pioneering birth using chloroform.6 pages or more72Bill Bradford 
BraidfordThe Breadford Family SearchA tale of family that moved from Northumberland to Berwickshre. All were farm servants some labourers some farm stewards. There are irregular marriages, name changes and a possible pioneering birth using chloroform.6 pages or more72Bill Bradford 
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 
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 
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 
BriceExtracts from Dunse Barony RecordsExtracts from the author's book, Dunse Barony Records, in the 1760s.2 pages or more68Ronald Morrison 
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 
British Linen BankDiary of James Alexander Sligh aged 18A description of a diary kept by a young bank clerk in 1876. Selected extracts are included.2 pages or more73 
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 
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 
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 
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 
BrownOne of the many Brown FamiliesA family tree of Browns in Galashiels, Selkirk areas.1 page or more26I.M. Brown 
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 
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 
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 
BrownCanadian StraysSome discoveries of Lowland strays from Grey township, Ontario1 page or more30J. Hislop 
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 
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 
BrownBowden School RecordsBowden School admission records from 1872. Also lists their parent or guardian.2 pages or more25 
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 
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 
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 
BruceCousin Fred from HawickProblems tracing the history of a Dickson family who had lived in the Lauder area from the 17th century,3 pages or more65Jim Dickson 
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 
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 
BrydonMike BrydonBiopic of Mike Brydon, then Vice-Chairman of the Society.1 page or more40Mike Brydon 
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 
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 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 
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 
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 
CaddonfootFrom Cowal to the BordersThe Agricultural migration of workers and the history of the Whyte Family.2 pages or more7Donald Whyte 
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 
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 
CaliforniaThomas Lewins 1816-1858Account of Thomas Lewins' life, emigration to Canada, his family, and eventual re-migration to California.7 pages or more65Mary Newbery 
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 
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 
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 
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 
CameronJames Watson (Author and Historian of Jedburgh Abbey)Account of the life of James Watson, weaver, grocer, poet and writer of Jedburgh, the author's great grandfather, his descendants, and emigration to USA and Canada.10 pages or more68Rachel (Thomson) Falldien 
CameronWisdom lingers: Adventures of an ex-officerFrom 1908 the Territorial movement through the First World War.3 pages or more18Stanly Gordon Ayer 
CameronCavers & DistrictTalk given in February 2007 about the history of the kirk and parish of Cavers, and its links with Melrose, St Cuthbert, and other famous people.6 pages or more64Jean Muir 
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 
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 
CampbellFrom Cowal to the BordersThe Agricultural migration of workers and the history of the Whyte Family.2 pages or more7Donald Whyte 
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 
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 
CanadaThomas Lewins 1816-1858Account of Thomas Lewins' life, emigration to Canada, his family, and eventual re-migration to California.7 pages or more65Mary Newbery 
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 
CanadaKennington/Cowe Family HistoryThe story of the family's arrival in Berwickshire and their life there until they departed to Canada9 pages or more70Fred Kennington 
CanadaThe Days of Our Youth - Memories of MelroseThis article has been extracted from a much longer memoir that John Dick wrote when he retired around 1950. He was born in 1889, the second son of William Dick, an ironmonger in Melrose and his wife Isobella Lauder. He emigrated to Canada as a young man where he eventually became the Chief Cost Accountant for Sun Life Assurance Company. John served in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in World War I as a quarter-master sergeant. Although he was twice married he had no children.7 pages or more67John Dick 
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 
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 
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 
CanadaMigration From Glendale To New Brunswick, CanadaAccount of the families who migrated from Berwick-upon-Tweed to New Brunswick, Canada, and the hazards they faced. Includes a list of families families with Glendale or Border origins were granted land.4 pages or more66Ian Herbert 
CanadaThe Lowland ClearancesTalk given on 19 November 2006, about the Lowland Clearances which preceded the much more infamous Highland Clearances.7 pages or more66Peter Aitchison & Andrew Cassell 
CanadaJames Watson (Author and Historian of Jedburgh Abbey)Account of the life of James Watson, weaver, grocer, poet and writer of Jedburgh, the author's great grandfather, his descendants, and emigration to USA and Canada.10 pages or more68Rachel (Thomson) Falldien 
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 
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 
CanadaMiscellaneous Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - 1855-1900A list of marriages of people from various places (including Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Burma, Canada, Chile, China, France, Hong Kong, India, Italy, South Africa, Trinidad) intimated in the Hawick Advertiser between 1855-1900, with brief additional notes on some items.3 pages or more68Marjorie Gavin 
Canada HardieBrave BorderlandConnections between the Borders and the Canadian state of Ontario, some poetry, and 2 buses.3 pages or more63Fred Kennington 
Canadian Expeditionary ForceThe Days of Our Youth - Memories of MelroseThis article has been extracted from a much longer memoir that John Dick wrote when he retired around 1950. He was born in 1889, the second son of William Dick, an ironmonger in Melrose and his wife Isobella Lauder. He emigrated to Canada as a young man where he eventually became the Chief Cost Accountant for Sun Life Assurance Company. John served in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in World War I as a quarter-master sergeant. Although he was twice married he had no children.7 pages or more67John Dick 
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 
CanonbieUpdate on Surnames and ClansmenAdditional notes, about the lands of Fantalane, relating to the author's book.1 page or more43Michael Robson 
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 
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 BordersHistory of Hermitage castle and its occupants. Continued in issue 14.2 pages or more13Norrie McLeish 
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 
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 
CaversCavers & DistrictTalk given in February 2007 about the history of the kirk and parish of Cavers, and its links with Melrose, St Cuthbert, and other famous people.6 pages or more64Jean Muir 
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 
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 
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 
CaversWilliam Elliot, ArchitectThe family history of William Elliot and descriptions of some of the fine house's he built.3 pages or more15Kathleen Stewart 
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 
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 
CensusThe Clovenfords District and the CensusClovenfords and notable residents mainly in the 19th century.4 pages or more48Mike Brydon 
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 
CensusLongformacusA cautionary tale from 1871 and some extracts from the school log book,2 pages or more73 
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 
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 
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 
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 
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 
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 
ChileMiscellaneous Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - 1855-1900A list of marriages of people from various places (including Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Burma, Canada, Chile, China, France, Hong Kong, India, Italy, South Africa, Trinidad) intimated in the Hawick Advertiser between 1855-1900, with brief additional notes on some items.3 pages or more68Marjorie Gavin 
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 
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 Breadford Family SearchA tale of family that moved from Northumberland to Berwickshre. All were farm servants some labourers some farm stewards. There are irregular marriages, name changes and a possible pioneering birth using chloroform.6 pages or more72Bill Bradford 
ChirnsideBorder MurdersThis is a stroll around the Borders looking into, with some depth, the murders in the 1800s.2 pages or more32Norrie Mcleish 
ChirnsideLetters of Slains 1569--A family puzzleAn intriguing tale of death and complaint in 1569.2 pages or more12Jean Smithers 
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 
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 
ChisholmThe Chisholm Highland ConnectionThe story of the Chisholm family, their involvement in medieval wars and their move from the Borders to the Highlands.5 pages or more73Gregory Lauder-Frost 
CholeraWilliam Lewins 1785-1848Account of William Lewins' life.1 page or more65Mary Newbery 
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 
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 
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 
ChurchesThe Parish Churches Of BerwickshireA talk by the author given to the Society on 22nd March, 1998.5 pages or more51G A C Binnie 
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 
ClarkThe Pedigree of the Selkirk Family of Selkirk , ScotlandA family tree of the Selkirk Family.2 pages or more2James Selkirk 
ClarkNorth Dumfries, OntarioNorth Dumfries, Ontario - how John Clark set up and built a settlement.1 page or more31Mr G. Clark 
ClarkWhy couldn’t he have been called Ebenezer ?Article examining which John Little is the author's ancestor.4 pages or more42Jessie Hislop 
ClarkFrom Crosslee to Salt Lake CityThe journry of William Scott Clark from Ettrick to Idaho.2 pages or more71George Clark 
ClarkWorking on the RailroadRailroad incidents recorded during the construction of the Galashiels section of the Waverley line 1884-452 pages or more30M. L.. Lawson 
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 
Clay StationThomas Lewins 1816-1858Account of Thomas Lewins' life, emigration to Canada, his family, and eventual re-migration to California.7 pages or more65Mary Newbery 
ClearancesThe Lowland ClearancesTalk given on 19 November 2006, about the Lowland Clearances which preceded the much more infamous Highland Clearances.7 pages or more66Peter Aitchison & Andrew Cassell 
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 
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 
ClovenfordsThe Clovenfords District and the CensusClovenfords and notable residents mainly in the 19th century.4 pages or more48Mike Brydon 
CobblerA Family of Shoemakers - The Allans of PaxtonInterest account of the Allans of Paxton who were shoemakers in Paxton from around 1800 till the beginning of World War II.4 pages or more67Mary Newbery 
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 
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 
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 
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 
CockburnCockburns of that ilkThe origins of Cockburns in Berwickshire3 pages or more36Russell Wilson Cockburn 
CockburnA Cockburn Family in Berwickshire and Its Descendants - The BookThe author's Cockburn family history - mostly recent.3 pages or more24Andrew Cockburn 
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 
CockburnspathKennington/Cowe Family History. Part 2 - Emigration to New Brunswick 1837 - James Cowe & Isabella DonaldsonDetails of the lives of further branches of the Cowe family including one that emigrated to New Brunswick.6 pages or more71Fred Kennington 
CockburnspathKennington/Cowe Family HistoryThe story of the family's arrival in Berwickshire and their life there until they departed to Canada9 pages or more70Fred Kennington 
ColdinghamLiddles AbroadFamily pictures awaken an intrest in family history. The author made contact with relatives in Australia, descendants of a blacksmith who'd emigrated fron Heughhead, Reston.2 pages or more72Bill Stewart 
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 
ColdinghamThe Breadford Family SearchA tale of family that moved from Northumberland to Berwickshre. All were farm servants some labourers some farm stewards. There are irregular marriages, name changes and a possible pioneering birth using chloroform.6 pages or more72Bill Bradford 
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 
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 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 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 
ColdstreamPoor Relief in the 1840sA review of the operation of the poor relief in the early 19th century. It includes the size of the allwances paid and an estimate of the cost of living at the time.4 pages or more71Peter Munro 
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 
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 
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 
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 
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 
ColdstreamBorder Marriage RecordsThe history of Irregular Marriages up and down the country.2 pages or more34Donald Whyte 
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 
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 
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 
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 
ColdstreamJerdan Family HistoryThe family history of the Jerdans, who they married, and where they lived in the Borders.2 pages or more34Fred Kennington 
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 
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 
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 
ColtmanOld Books with Hawick ConnectionsA description of two old books about Hawick from the author's library. One is a library book that was never returned. Speculation about the culprit reveals many family relationships.2 pages or more74Anne Golden 
ColtmanA Teri Forever- My Rich Border HeritageNostalgia about Hawick, and the revelation that some of her ancestors came from southern England, she has researched back to 500AD on her direct paternal line and from 1699 on other lines.3 pages or more66Anne Golden 
ColvileThe Bennets of GrubetAn old Roxburghshire family associated with Kirk Yetholm and the Gypsies and their descendents.3 pages or more29Donald Whyte 
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 
Commercial BankSelkirk Protocol Books. An amazing DiscoveryA hidden hoard of 16th and 17th century documents from Selkirk.less than 1 page7 
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 
Common RidingDiary of James Alexander Sligh aged 18A description of a diary kept by a young bank clerk in 1876. Selected extracts are included.2 pages or more73 
Common-landThe Lowland ClearancesTalk given on 19 November 2006, about the Lowland Clearances which preceded the much more infamous Highland Clearances.7 pages or more66Peter Aitchison & Andrew Cassell 
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 
ComptonMaxwellheugh Cottage - the biography of a houseA review of the families who had inhabited a house on the outskirts of Kelso.8 pages or more73Isobel Gordon 
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 
ConvictsConvicts Transported to Western Australia in 1858 aboard the 'Edwin Fox'A list of Scottish convicts transported to Australia on the "Edwin Fox". Reprinted from Bedfordshire Family History Society Journal2 pages or more70Lynn Manning 
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 
CookCaptain Cook's Border BackgroundThe history of Captain James Cook and the Ednam connection.1 page or more6Dr Jim Trainer 
CookEdnam and Captain CookA Cleveland lady spent time and effort tracing Captain Cook. Herein lies the Ednam Connectionless than 1 page25John Newlands 
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 
CoppinThomas Lewins 1816-1858Account of Thomas Lewins' life, emigration to Canada, his family, and eventual re-migration to California.7 pages or more65Mary Newbery 
CormackA Village Roll Call 1935A list of the names found in St Abbs in 1935 - in verse. In addition to those in the index another 22 names which aoppear less than 8 times are listed.1 page or more70Alexander Nisbet 
CorneliusMigration From Glendale To New Brunswick, CanadaAccount of the families who migrated from Berwick-upon-Tweed to New Brunswick, Canada, and the hazards they faced. Includes a list of families families with Glendale or Border origins were granted land.4 pages or more66Ian Herbert 
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 
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 
CornhillWilliam Lewins 1785-1848Account of William Lewins' life.1 page or more65Mary Newbery 
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 
CornhillBorder Marriage RecordsThe history of Irregular Marriages up and down the country.2 pages or more34Donald Whyte 
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 
Cost of livingPoor Relief in the 1840sA review of the operation of the poor relief in the early 19th century. It includes the size of the allwances paid and an estimate of the cost of living at the time.4 pages or more71Peter Munro 
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 
CouparExtracts from Dunse Barony RecordsExtracts from the author's book, Dunse Barony Records, in the 1760s.2 pages or more68Ronald Morrison 
Cout of KeelderHermitage - Grim Guardian of the BordersHistory of Hermitage castle and its occupants. Continued in issue 14.2 pages or more13Norrie McLeish 
CovenantersCavers & DistrictTalk given in February 2007 about the history of the kirk and parish of Cavers, and its links with Melrose, St Cuthbert, and other famous people.6 pages or more64Jean Muir 
CovinA Village Roll Call 1935A list of the names found in St Abbs in 1935 - in verse. In addition to those in the index another 22 names which aoppear less than 8 times are listed.1 page or more70Alexander Nisbet 
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 
CowanNorth Dumfries, OntarioNorth Dumfries, Ontario - how John Clark set up and built a settlement.1 page or more31Mr G. Clark 
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 
CoweKennington/Cowe Family History. Part 2 - Emigration to New Brunswick 1837 - James Cowe & Isabella DonaldsonDetails of the lives of further branches of the Cowe family including one that emigrated to New Brunswick.6 pages or more71Fred Kennington 
CoweKennington/Cowe Family HistoryThe story of the family's arrival in Berwickshire and their life there until they departed to Canada9 pages or more70Fred Kennington 
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 
CraigA Village Roll Call 1935A list of the names found in St Abbs in 1935 - in verse. In addition to those in the index another 22 names which aoppear less than 8 times are listed.1 page or more70Alexander Nisbet 
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 
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 
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 
CrailingKelso Mail ExtractsSix birth announcements punblished in the newspaper in 1803 & 1804.1 page or more73Marjorie Gavin 
CrailingWilliam Elliot, ArchitectThe family history of William Elliot and descriptions of some of the fine house's he built.3 pages or more15Kathleen Stewart 
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 
CrammondThe 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 
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 
CranshawsAbbey St Bathans, Cranshaws and LongformacusA brief description of 3 neighbouring parishes and the records available.2 pages or more73 
CranstonPeebles Combination PoorhouseA brief history of poorhouses in general and Peebles Poorhouse in particular. It includes someinformation about staff and inmates in the late 19th century.5 pages or more74Janis Miller 
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 
CrimeConvicts Transported to Western Australia in 1858 aboard the 'Edwin Fox'A list of Scottish convicts transported to Australia on the "Edwin Fox". Reprinted from Bedfordshire Family History Society Journal2 pages or more70Lynn Manning 
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 
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 
Criminal RecordsFamily History RecordsAn archivist from the Heritage Hub in Hawick discussess a range of records that can be used to provide a fuller picture of our ancestors5 pages or more70Juline Baird 
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 
CroweA Village Roll Call 1935A list of the names found in St Abbs in 1935 - in verse. In addition to those in the index another 22 names which aoppear less than 8 times are listed.1 page or more70Alexander Nisbet 
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 
CummingDiary of James Alexander Sligh aged 18A description of a diary kept by a young bank clerk in 1876. Selected extracts are included.2 pages or more73 
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 
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 
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 
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 
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 
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 
DarlingThe Days of Our Youth - Memories of MelroseThis article has been extracted from a much longer memoir that John Dick wrote when he retired around 1950. He was born in 1889, the second son of William Dick, an ironmonger in Melrose and his wife Isobella Lauder. He emigrated to Canada as a young man where he eventually became the Chief Cost Accountant for Sun Life Assurance Company. John served in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in World War I as a quarter-master sergeant. Although he was twice married he had no children.7 pages or more67John Dick 
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 
DavidsonWho Was Lizzie Jardine ?The author's start on her family history - mainly ordinary working folk in the Borders.3 pages or more51Carol Trotter 
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 
DavidsonJerdan Family HistoryThe family history of the Jerdans, who they married, and where they lived in the Borders.2 pages or more34Fred Kennington 
DaviesAn Unexpected HomecomingAn Englishman migrates to the Borders when Riddell House changes hands. He marries a local lass with links to Innerleithen.2 pages or more71David Rudram 
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 
deathMiscellaneous Intimations in Hawick Advertiser 1855-1900A transcription of death notices in rhe local newspaper. There are too many names ot list them all. Only those with extended entries are indexed.10 pages or more69Marjorie Gavin 
DeathsAmerican Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Deaths 1879-1889Deaths in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.3 pages or more52Marjorie Gavin 
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 LivingThe first part of the talk given to the Society on 15th September 2002.7 pages or more51Anne Gordon 
DeathsDeath is for the LivingSecond part of the talk given to the Society on 15th September 2002.7 pages or more52Anne Gordon 
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 1890-1900Deaths in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.3 pages or more53Marjorie 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 
DiaryDiary of James Alexander Sligh aged 18A description of a diary kept by a young bank clerk in 1876. Selected extracts are included.2 pages or more73 
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 
DickWilliam Dick (1849 - 1932)Account of William Dick, a blacksmith in Fountainhall and his family4 pages or more63Margaret Dick 
DickThe Days of Our Youth - Memories of MelroseThis article has been extracted from a much longer memoir that John Dick wrote when he retired around 1950. He was born in 1889, the second son of William Dick, an ironmonger in Melrose and his wife Isobella Lauder. He emigrated to Canada as a young man where he eventually became the Chief Cost Accountant for Sun Life Assurance Company. John served in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in World War I as a quarter-master sergeant. Although he was twice married he had no children.7 pages or more67John 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 
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 
DicksonCousin Fred from HawickProblems tracing the history of a Dickson family who had lived in the Lauder area from the 17th century,3 pages or more65Jim Dickson 
DicksonThe DicksonsNotes on various Dicksons.1 page or more24Audrey Mitchell 
DicksonThe Scots in PolandThe story of Scottish emigration to Poland as merchant's, engineers and farm managers. The parents of the author's mother came back to Scotland at the beginnig of the 20th century..4 pages or more69Mona K. McLeod 
DicksonForgotten BorderersJames Grieve and his interesting contribution to the lowly apple.1 page or more28Jean M. Smith 
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. 
DicksonKnow Your Parish - EdnamHistory of the parish of Ednam and some inhabitants.1 page or more24Audrey Mitchell 
DicksonNorth Dumfries, OntarioNorth Dumfries, Ontario - how John Clark set up and built a settlement.1 page or more31Mr G. Clark 
DicksonEscape from DingletonSome of the inmates of Dingleton Asylum , Melrose tried to escape. A few entries from the Register of excapes are listed here.3 pages or more74Peter Munro 
DicksonSusanna Pringle's Birthday bookThis Pringle tale goes from Browndeanlaw to Yetholm, London, New Brunswick and beyond-very interesting.4 pages or more16Maxine Flaherty 
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 
DinwoodieAn Unusual Way Of Recording Family TreesThis is about a gravestone in the burial ground of Sweetheart Abbey, Dumfries-shire which has a drawn family tree of the Jardine family. The article shows a picture of the gravestone.1 page or more66Colin McInnes 
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 
DNAHarvey Settlers ReunionThis was the evening address to the reunion, about why they were in the Borders and Northumberland, and about the author's Australian cousins.3 pages or more66Ian Herbert 
DNABEATTIEsLangholm Archive Centre is looking for Beattie volunteers to take part in a DNA project. Participation is completely free and available to all male Beatties not immediately related who can provide a little family tree information and full results will be made available.less than 1 page67Bruce McCartney 
DNABringing Science to Genealogy - DNA TestingHave you got a family rumour of relationships between families that you cannot prove ? Perhaps you’re curious whether or not you’ve some undiscovered relations out there somewhere in the world, or a brick wall that stubbornly refuses to budge. Then possibly you should consider DNA testing. The author set up three surname DNA projects for SINTON, FAIRBAIRN and RUNCIMAN.2 pages or more67Lorna Henderson 
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 
DNAUpdate to 'Bringing science to genealogy'An update on a DNA project that was first described in Volume 67, pages 1 -4 June 2008.4 pages or more72Lorna Henderson 
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 
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 
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 
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 
DoddsJerdan Family HistoryThe family history of the Jerdans, who they married, and where they lived in the Borders.2 pages or more34Fred Kennington 
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 
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 
DonaldsonBlind Jamie DonaldsonAccount of James Donaldson, whose tombstone is in Melrose Abbey churchyard.1 page or more47Margaret Lawson 
DonaldsonKennington/Cowe Family HistoryThe story of the family's arrival in Berwickshire and their life there until they departed to Canada9 pages or more70Fred Kennington 
DouglasLetters of Slains 1569--A family puzzleAn intriguing tale of death and complaint in 1569.2 pages or more12Jean Smithers 
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 
DouglasDouglas of Springwood ParkThe name Douglas would run fear into many Englishmen. This distinguished Border family and its history3 pages or more31Donald Whyte 
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 
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 
DouglasNew Collections at the Heritage HubCounty council records, diaries & estate papers were identified amongst the bacllog of un-catlogued material at the Scottish Borders Archive.4 pages or more69Juline Baird 
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 
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 
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 
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 
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 
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 
DouglasCavers & DistrictTalk given in February 2007 about the history of the kirk and parish of Cavers, and its links with Melrose, St Cuthbert, and other famous people.6 pages or more64Jean Muir 
Douglas HamiltonDouglas of Springwood ParkThe name Douglas would run fear into many Englishmen. This distinguished Border family and its history3 pages or more31Donald Whyte 
Down LawThe 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 
Dr BinnieEcclesiastical Education in Berwickshire What the records have to tellEcclesiastical education of Berwickshire and where to find useful information2 pages or more38Dr Charles Hoy 
DrumelzierPeeblesshire 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 
Drumelzier CastleThe Wild BunchHistory of the Tweedie clan. Includes line drawings of ruins of Tinnies and Drumelzier castles.4 pages or more24Norrie McLeish 
Drumlanrig’s TowerScottish 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 
DrummondA Six Year Family History InvestigationAbsorbing account of James Drummond, botanist, born at Hawthornden (near Lasswade), and Thomas Drummond (also a botanist).5 pages or more23Andrew Brown 
DrummondThe mole catchers of LilliesleafThe story of a mole and rabbit catcher in the Lilliesleaf area.1 page or more18Mrs S.J. Hodgkinson 
DryburghMy 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 
DrydenNorth Dumfries, OntarioNorth Dumfries, Ontario - how John Clark set up and built a settlement.1 page or more31Mr G. Clark 
DuffesHistory in the GraveyardBody Snatching in the Borders and how it was fought.less than 1 page10Violet Jardine 
Duke of ArgyleThe LanglandsHow a family can be traced with the help of a family Bible3 pages or more36Mrs. Prue Langlands 
DumfriesA light-hearted tale--EpitaphsWe will never know what is written on our headstone, this article it gives you some ideas.1 page or more31Ian Abernethy 
DummaThe 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 
DunbarEcclesiastical Education in Berwickshire What the records have to tellEcclesiastical education of Berwickshire and where to find useful information2 pages or more38Dr Charles Hoy 
DunbarWisdom lingers: Adventures of an ex-officerFrom 1908 the Territorial movement through the First World War.3 pages or more18Stanly Gordon Ayer 
DunbarThe 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 
DunbarThe Bankers RevengeThe rise and fall of a Bank in East Lothian.less than 1 page10A. W. Kerr 
DuncanCaptain Cook's Border BackgroundThe history of Captain James Cook and the Ednam connection.1 page or more6Dr Jim Trainer 
DuncanJames Watson (Author and Historian of Jedburgh Abbey)Account of the life of James Watson, weaver, grocer, poet and writer of Jedburgh, the author's great grandfather, his descendants, and emigration to USA and Canada.10 pages or more68Rachel (Thomson) Falldien 
DuncanJames 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 
DuncanEdnam and Captain CookA Cleveland lady spent time and effort tracing Captain Cook. Herein lies the Ednam Connectionless than 1 page25John Newlands 
DuncanMarth’s Marmalad and Diet LoafSome letters which brought life to the bare bones of the author's family tree.2 pages or more56Marjorie Dybeck 
DunnFrom Cowal to the BordersThe Agricultural migration of workers and the history of the Whyte Family.2 pages or more7Donald Whyte 
DunnonFrom Cowal to the BordersThe Agricultural migration of workers and the history of the Whyte Family.2 pages or more7Donald Whyte 
DunoonCousin Fred from HawickProblems tracing the history of a Dickson family who had lived in the Lauder area from the 17th century,3 pages or more65Jim Dickson 
DunsBorder MurdersThis is a stroll around the Borders looking into, with some depth, the murders in the 1800s.2 pages or more32Norrie Mcleish 
DunsExtracts from Dunse Barony RecordsExtracts from the author's book, Dunse Barony Records, in the 1760s.2 pages or more68Ronald Morrison 
DunsCockburns 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 
DunsLongformacusA cautionary tale from 1871 and some extracts from the school log book,2 pages or more73 
DunsWho 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 
DunsThe Ainslies--Some notesThe name Ainslie, from 1066 onwards, a full and detailed family history.1 page or more8Violet Jardine 
DunseExtracts from Dunse Barony RecordsExtracts from the author's book, Dunse Barony Records, in the 1760s.2 pages or more68Ronald Morrison 
DyeKnow your parish LongformacusThe history, and how Longformacus got its name. Its population and parish records.1 page or more21 
Earl of BothwellHermitage--Grim Guardian of the BordersLord Soulis and how he came to his rather barbaric death. It follows the history of Hermitage through the years. Very interesting.3 pages or more14Norrie McLeish 
Earl of DouglasThe battle of Otterburn 600th AnniversaryThe history of the battle of Otterburn and the families that took part, also, Walter Scotts version is different to that of the English version in The Chevy chase.2 pages or more8Violet Jardine 
Earl of HaddingtonMellerstainSynopsis of a talk on "Mellerstain" given to the society on 15th October 1995. It is a very good account of the mansion and its keepers from the past to the present.3 pages or more30M. Ellis 
Earlston Black HillLauder 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 
East Lothian Banking CoThe 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 
EastonA Stitch in TimeAccount of a sampler and the search for its creator in the family tree.1 page or more47Patricia Williamson 
EcclesA Cockburn Family in Berwickshire and Its Descendants - The BookThe author's Cockburn family history - mostly recent.3 pages or more24Andrew Cockburn 
EckfordFairbairnA modern day manipulator who could be better than a Doctor for pains. Got Rugby players who got hurt at the weekend and she would fix them up.2 pages or more36kind permission of Kelso Museum 
EckfordA 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 
EckfordBecton 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 
EckfordFredrick Thomas EckfordBiography of F T Eckford, Second Lieutenant, 12th (Green’s) Tennessee Cavalry Regt.1 page or more43 Jeffry W. Gatlin 
EddermouthLauder 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 
EddlestoneFairbairnA modern day manipulator who could be better than a Doctor for pains. Got Rugby players who got hurt at the weekend and she would fix them up.2 pages or more36kind permission of Kelso Museum 
EddystoneThe Palseys of CraigThe story of Palseys of Craig - a two part story in issues 2 and 3 covers military and personnel accounts of many Palsleys, if you are connected it must be for you.3 pages or more2R.C.Wood 
EdgarLongformacusA cautionary tale from 1871 and some extracts from the school log book,2 pages or more73 
EdinburghThe 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 
EdmontonSusanna Pringle's Birthday bookThis Pringle tale goes from Browndeanlaw to Yetholm, London, New Brunswick and beyond-very interesting.4 pages or more16Maxine Flaherty 
EdnamEdnam and Captain CookA Cleveland lady spent time and effort tracing Captain Cook. Herein lies the Ednam Connectionless than 1 page25John Newlands 
EdnamKnow Your Parish - EdnamHistory of the parish of Ednam and some inhabitants.1 page or more24Audrey Mitchell 
EdnamCaptain Cook's Border BackgroundThe history of Captain James Cook and the Ednam connection.1 page or more6Dr Jim Trainer 
EdnamJames 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 
EdringtonLauder 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 
EdringtonRobert 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 
EdromKelso Mail ExtractsSix birth announcements punblished in the newspaper in 1803 & 1804.1 page or more73Marjorie Gavin 
EdromFull 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 
EdromFrom Coldstream to CanadaThe Galbraith history from Coldstream to Toronto University. A comprehensive account of the Galbraiths.3 pages or more26James Burns 
ElderA Rutherfurd familyNotes on the name Rutherfurd taken from the book 'Rutherfurds of that Ilk'.2 pages or more21James Selkirk 
ElibankLangshaw Mill Decree of 1608Extract Decree relating to Langshaw Mill. The Decree is interesting for genealogists because of the very considerable number of people mentioned in it.1 page or more59Gregory Lauder-Frost 
ElibankAlexander Turnbull and his FamilyIf you have any Turnbulls in your family and you think that you came from the Borders, this is a must for you. Turnbulls from Galashiels, Selkirk, and Hawick.5 pages or more25Jane Gibson 
ElieThe 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 
Eliza"My Great Grandfather died at sea"A ships Master from Irvine in Ayrshire. How Bill researched the history of a remarkable seaman. 'One of his best'.3 pages or more31Bill Murray 
Elizabeth BayAinslies 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 
EllemfordAbbey St Bathans, Cranshaws and LongformacusA brief description of 3 neighbouring parishes and the records available.2 pages or more73 
EllemfordKnow your parish LongformacusThe history, and how Longformacus got its name. Its population and parish records.1 page or more21 
ElliotWilliam Elliot, ArchitectThe family history of William Elliot and descriptions of some of the fine house's he built.3 pages or more15Kathleen Stewart 
ElliotA Teri Forever- My Rich Border HeritageNostalgia about Hawick, and the revelation that some of her ancestors came from southern England, she has researched back to 500AD on her direct paternal line and from 1699 on other lines.3 pages or more66Anne Golden 
ElliotAinslies 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 
ElliotThe Bennets of GrubetAn old Roxburghshire family associated with Kirk Yetholm and the Gypsies and their descendents.3 pages or more29Donald Whyte 
ElliotAt The BeginningA tale of one mans delve into family history from the U.K. to Canada and beyond2 pages or more1Peter Elliot 
ElliotTwo 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 
ElliotThe Palseys of CraigThe story of Palseys of Craig - a two part story in issues 2 and 3 covers military and personnel accounts of many Palsleys, if you are connected it must be for you.3 pages or more2R.C.Wood 
ElliotThe 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 
ElliotMore 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 
ElliotWho 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 
ElliotA 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 
ElliotsBorder Treaties of AssuranceText from the Hamilton papers on the Treaties signed by the Border Barons with the English in 1544 . Followed by a list of the Border Clans in 1597 in the East March.5 pages or more1W.H. Oliver 
ElliottThe 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 
ElphinstoneThe 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 
ElwinThey Went To AustraliaFascinating account of the Turnbulls journey from Ancrum to Australia via Cape Town, and life afterwards.2 pages or more43Janet Godden 
emigrationThe Scots in PolandThe story of Scottish emigration to Poland as merchant's, engineers and farm managers. The parents of the author's mother came back to Scotland at the beginnig of the 20th century..4 pages or more69Mona K. McLeod 
EmigrationEmigration from the BordersEmigration opportunities available to Borderers in the late 19th century, to Australia, Canada, and the United States.2 pages or more32Marjorie Gavin 
EmigrationMelrose to Melbourne - The Story of one Wallace familyInteresting account of the author's Wallace research, ancestral emigration from Melrose to Sydney, Australia, farming, and the army. Two interesting photographs, too.3 pages or more67Richard Balsillie 
EmigrationKennington/Cowe Family HistoryThe story of the family's arrival in Berwickshire and their life there until they departed to Canada9 pages or more70Fred Kennington 
EmigrationFrom Crosslee to Salt Lake CityThe journry of William Scott Clark from Ettrick to Idaho.2 pages or more71George Clark 
emigrationFollowing in the Footsteps of Robert Redpath.The story of one man's journey to mine gold in Australia. There is reference to two diaries kept by othe men on the voyage from Glasgow to Townsville, Queensland.3 pages or more69Irene J Redpath 
EmigrationKennington/Cowe Family History. Part 2 - Emigration to New Brunswick 1837 - James Cowe & Isabella DonaldsonDetails of the lives of further branches of the Cowe family including one that emigrated to New Brunswick.6 pages or more71Fred Kennington 
EmigrationConvicts Transported to Western Australia in 1858 aboard the 'Edwin Fox'A list of Scottish convicts transported to Australia on the "Edwin Fox". Reprinted from Bedfordshire Family History Society Journal2 pages or more70Lynn Manning 
EmigrationLiddles AbroadFamily pictures awaken an intrest in family history. The author made contact with relatives in Australia, descendants of a blacksmith who'd emigrated fron Heughhead, Reston.2 pages or more72Bill Stewart 
EmigrationThe Lillico Family - Chain Migrants to Gloucester Township, OntarioThe stort of a family that emigrated from Roxburghshire to Ontario8 pages or more70Eleanor Lillico 
EmondsDeath in the Borders: 19th Century Border Murder CasesThis is the review of a book by Norrie McLeish, Border Murder Cases with a great deal of research that has gone into this volume. Gypsies, Landlords, and farm workers.2 pages or more30Norrie McLeish .(Review by Hugh K. Mackay) 
Emperor NuddKnow your Parish: YarrowA journey down through the Yarrow valley from top to bottom1 page or more32Audrey Mitchell 
EnglandCrossing 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] 
EpsomThe LanglandsHow a family can be traced with the help of a family Bible3 pages or more36Mrs. Prue Langlands 
EskdalemuirA 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 
EtalPresbyterian 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 
EtterickAn Elephantine trip to St Mary's LochGeorge Reavly in his history of Galashiels notes that fifty years ago not a gig could be got to hire. One of the largest trips that ever left Galashiels propelled by horse power. On the trip to St Marys Loch.2 pages or more22K. MsRae 
EttrickRob 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 
EttrickFrom Crosslee to Salt Lake CityThe journry of William Scott Clark from Ettrick to Idaho.2 pages or more71George Clark 
EyemouthA 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 
EyemouthThe 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 
EyemouthMemories 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 
FaaYetholm 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 32.5 pages or more32A. V. Tokley 
FaaThe Bennets of GrubetAn old Roxburghshire family associated with Kirk Yetholm and the Gypsies and their descendents.3 pages or more29Donald Whyte 
Faa BlytheThe 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 
FairbairnUpdate to 'Bringing science to genealogy'An update on a DNA project that was first described in Volume 67, pages 1 -4 June 2008.4 pages or more72Lorna Henderson 
FairbairnBringing Science to Genealogy - DNA TestingHave you got a family rumour of relationships between families that you cannot prove ? Perhaps you’re curious whether or not you’ve some undiscovered relations out there somewhere in the world, or a brick wall that stubbornly refuses to budge. Then possibly you should consider DNA testing. The author set up three surname DNA projects for SINTON, FAIRBAIRN and RUNCIMAN.2 pages or more67Lorna Henderson 
FairburnThe Days of Our Youth - Memories of MelroseThis article has been extracted from a much longer memoir that John Dick wrote when he retired around 1950. He was born in 1889, the second son of William Dick, an ironmonger in Melrose and his wife Isobella Lauder. He emigrated to Canada as a young man where he eventually became the Chief Cost Accountant for Sun Life Assurance Company. John served in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in World War I as a quarter-master sergeant. Although he was twice married he had no children.7 pages or more67John Dick 
FairburnKnow Your Parish - EdnamHistory of the parish of Ednam and some inhabitants.1 page or more24Audrey Mitchell 
FairbvairnLaidlawstiel, 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 
Fairholm ErebusNorth 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 
FairingtonA Family of Shoemakers - The Allans of PaxtonInterest account of the Allans of Paxton who were shoemakers in Paxton from around 1800 till the beginning of World War II.4 pages or more67Mary Newbery 
FalahillCoercion or Consensus? The Government of a Border Burgh in the Sixteenth CenturyThe Burgesses, and how they looked after Selkirk. The privileges that they gave themselves. Continued in issue 26.5 pages or more25Peter Symms 
FalstonePresbyterian 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 
Family TreeAn Unusual Way Of Recording Family TreesThis is about a gravestone in the burial ground of Sweetheart Abbey, Dumfries-shire which has a drawn family tree of the Jardine family. The article shows a picture of the gravestone.1 page or more66Colin McInnes 
Family Tree MakerFamily Tree Maker OnlineDescription of some of the features and benefits of using a family history computer program with the Internet2 pages or more40Allan McVittie 
Family Tree MakerFamily Tree MakerDescription of some of the features and benefits of using a family history computer program.2 pages or more39John Unsworth 
FantalaneUpdate on Surnames and ClansmenAdditional notes, about the lands of Fantalane, relating to the author's book.1 page or more43Michael Robson 
FarquarsonMaxwellheugh Cottage - the biography of a houseA review of the families who had inhabited a house on the outskirts of Kelso.8 pages or more73Isobel Gordon 
FarquharsonsKelso'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 
FauldshopeNotes 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 
FeeneyKings Own Scottish BorderersA list of men who died in the Boer War in outlying places.1 page or more32Helen Rreichenbach 
FenhamKelso Mail ExtractsSix birth announcements punblished in the newspaper in 1803 & 1804.1 page or more73Marjorie Gavin 
FergusonJames Ferguson Schoolmaster, 1814-1894How the memory of a clock led the author to research this ancestor.less than 1 page32J Ferguson 
FergusonWilliam 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 
FergusonDrumlanrig School - 'The Ragged School'Engaging account of the 150 year history of Drumlanrig School, originally the 'Ragged School' serving an area known as the West End of Hawick.10 pages or more60Marjorie A. Gavin 
FiddesMore 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 
FifeThe 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 
FinlayOne of the many Brown FamiliesA family tree of Browns in Galashiels, Selkirk areas.1 page or more26I.M. Brown 
FisabadNames 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 
FischeMiriam FishOne of the band of grave yard inscription recorders, she gives a interesting description of her youth.1 page or more31Miriam Fish 
FishMiriam FishOne of the band of grave yard inscription recorders, she gives a interesting description of her youth.1 page or more31Miriam Fish 
FishwickRentons 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 
FitzWalterWho was Gordon Stewart of Hawick?Intriguing investigation into an adopted great uncle who died in World War I, and turned out to be a blood relative.3 pages or more65Anne Golden 
FitzWalterA Teri Forever- My Rich Border HeritageNostalgia about Hawick, and the revelation that some of her ancestors came from southern England, she has researched back to 500AD on her direct paternal line and from 1699 on other lines.3 pages or more66Anne Golden 
FitzwalterOld Books with Hawick ConnectionsA description of two old books about Hawick from the author's library. One is a library book that was never returned. Speculation about the culprit reveals many family relationships.2 pages or more74Anne Golden 
FlandersA 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 
FlemingThe 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 
FlemingGreenlaw JailList of prisoners in Greenlaw Jail in the 1851 census.1 page or more35Carol Trotter 
FlemingThe Wild BunchHistory of the Tweedie clan. Includes line drawings of ruins of Tinnies and Drumelzier castles.4 pages or more24Norrie McLeish 
Fleming's RegimentWays 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 
FlemingtonAnderson Family LegendThree brothers shared their last sixpence at Kelso Fair and then parted company. How a lady searched for relativesless than 1 page8Mrs. Steele 
FleshersThe 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 
FletcherMiriam FishOne of the band of grave yard inscription recorders, she gives a interesting description of her youth.1 page or more31Miriam Fish 
FletcherThe Flowers of the Forest--Borderers who fell at FloddenThe Fletcher brothers from Selkirk and were they at Flodden? Probably.1 page or more29Andrew Cockburn 
FlintlockJames Paris Lee 1831--1904 His Rifles reigned supremeBorn in Hawick, the very man who designed the Lee Enfield Rifle, emigrated to Canada, The Percussion Cap, a development by Rev Alexander Forsyth.2 pages or more3Donald Whyte 
FloddenA 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 
FloddenMennims of NorhamThe history of Norham, its castle, and how it got its name.3 pages or more25A.M.Mennim 
FloddenFlowers of the Forest: Borderers who fell at FloddenNames of the Borderers who died at the battle of Flodden, 1514.2 pages or more26Andrew Cockburn 
FloddenThe 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 
FloddenFlowers of the Forest: Borderers who fell at FloddenNames of the Borderers who died at the battle of Flodden, 1514.2 pages or more26Andrew Cockburn 
FloddenThe Flowers of the Forest--Borderers who fell at FloddenThe Fletcher brothers from Selkirk and were they at Flodden? Probably.1 page or more29Andrew Cockburn 
FloddenThe 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 
FloddenThe 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 
FogoYorkie, the Gentle ShepherdNote about a tramp, known as Yorkie, as well as his picture on the cover.less than 1 page52Carol Trotter 
ForbesThe 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 
FordyceMemories 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 
ForfarA Six Year Family History InvestigationAbsorbing account of James Drummond, botanist, born at Hawthornden (near Lasswade), and Thomas Drummond (also a botanist).5 pages or more23Andrew Brown 
ForrestScots 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 
ForsythBorderers 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 
ForsythJames Paris Lee 1831--1904 His Rifles reigned supremeBorn in Hawick, the very man who designed the Lee Enfield Rifle, emigrated to Canada, The Percussion Cap, a development by Rev Alexander Forsyth.2 pages or more3Donald Whyte 
ForsytheEscape from DingletonSome of the inmates of Dingleton Asylum , Melrose tried to escape. A few entries from the Register of excapes are listed here.3 pages or more74Peter Munro 
FortuneGrantshouse and the Turner familyHistory of the family from around 1840. Continued from issue 27.1 page or more28James Burns 
FosterThe 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 
Foul FordA 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 
FouldenFarms And Smallholdings at Foulden - 1920-21Transcription of Valuation Rolls for Foulden1 page or more50Brian Patten 
FouldenSmallholdings at Foulden, Mordington and LambertonA summary of Brian Patten’s talk on 17th March 2002.3 pages or more49Brian Patten 
FouldenA 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 
FouldonRobert 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 
FoulisThe Ainslies--Some notesThe name Ainslie, from 1066 onwards, a full and detailed family history.1 page or more8Violet Jardine 
FountainhallWilliam Dick (1849 - 1932)Account of William Dick, a blacksmith in Fountainhall and his family4 pages or more63Margaret Dick 
FountainhallFountainhall Smiddy 1793-1945Account of the Hislop / Dick family who worked in the smiddy (blacksmith's shop) for five generations.2 pages or more57Margaret Dick 
FowlisThe 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 
FrainRob 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 
FrameA 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 
FranceMiscellaneous 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 
FranklinNorth 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 
FraserBorders family originsBorder family origins, surname derivations, and various aspects of family history .1 page or more33Michael Robson 
FraserThe Wild BunchHistory of the Tweedie clan. Includes line drawings of ruins of Tinnies and Drumelzier castles.4 pages or more24Norrie McLeish 
FraserSchool 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 
Frater 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 
FrazerPeebles Combination PoorhouseA brief history of poorhouses in general and Peebles Poorhouse in particular. It includes someinformation about staff and inmates in the late 19th century.5 pages or more74Janis Miller 
FreemasonryThe DicksonsNotes on various Dicksons.1 page or more24Audrey Mitchell 
FriarPeebles Combination PoorhouseA brief history of poorhouses in general and Peebles Poorhouse in particular. It includes someinformation about staff and inmates in the late 19th century.5 pages or more74Janis Miller 
Friendly SocietiesAspects 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 
FruidKnow Your Parish - TweedsmuirHstory of the parish of Tweedsmuir, and notable people. Drawing of Polmood in ruins.2 pages or more23Jean Moffatt 
FullarThe 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 
FullarThe 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 
FurnessThe 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 
GainslawAnother 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 
GalashielsAlexander Turnbull and his FamilyIf you have any Turnbulls in your family and you think that you came from the Borders, this is a must for you. Turnbulls from Galashiels, Selkirk, and Hawick.5 pages or more25Jane Gibson 
GalashielsThe 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 
GalashielsOne of the many Brown FamiliesA family tree of Browns in Galashiels, Selkirk areas.1 page or more26I.M. Brown 
GalashielsBaillie 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 
GalashielsRev. 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 
GalashielsParochial Return of the Parish of GalashielsThis is a transcript of a list of Galashiels men willing to serve their country during the Napoleonic times as pioneers, guides, and providing horses, carts, and drivers. This information was obtained from a document lent by Murray Dickson of the Old Gala Club.1 page or more47 
GalashielsTracing 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 
GalashielsGalashiels 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 
GalashielsThe 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 
GalashielsKnow Your Parish - LadhopeDescription of Ladhope (now Galashiels) and historical notes. Includes a drawing of Ladhope Parish Church.1 page or more20 
GalashielsCoercion 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 
GalashielsNewspapers published in the BordersBorder newspapers published in the Borders. 65 in total.2 pages or more5Peter Elliot 
GalashielsMy NamesakeAbout the Telford family from the Hawick area. He moved around from Langlee, Ancrum. They were buried in Melroseless than 1 page3Helen (Telford) Reichenbach 
GalbraithBorn 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 
GalbraithOld Books with Hawick ConnectionsA description of two old books about Hawick from the author's library. One is a library book that was never returned. Speculation about the culprit reveals many family relationships.2 pages or more74Anne Golden 
GalbraithFrom Coldstream to CanadaThe Galbraith history from Coldstream to Toronto University. A comprehensive account of the Galbraiths.3 pages or more26James Burns 
Gallipoli 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 
GallipoliAfter 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 
GallipoliK.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 
GallowayStoddartMargaret 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 
Galloway LevellersThe Lowland ClearancesTalk given on 19 November 2006, about the Lowland Clearances which preceded the much more infamous Highland Clearances.7 pages or more66Peter Aitchison & Andrew Cassell 
GalsshielsNew Collections at the Heritage HubCounty council records, diaries & estate papers were identified amongst the bacllog of un-catlogued material at the Scottish Borders Archive.4 pages or more69Juline Baird 
GardeningThe 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 
GardinerWorking on the RailroadRailroad incidents recorded during the construction of the Galashiels section of the Waverley line 1884-452 pages or more30M. L.. Lawson 
GarlandA 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 
GarvaldKnow your parish LongformacusThe history, and how Longformacus got its name. Its population and parish records.1 page or more21 
GattonsideMy 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 
GattonsideWill of Gibbie Hatley of Gattonside 1547Details of an interesting legacy to the Edinburgh Hangman.less than 1 page74 
GattonsideMelrose: Past and PresentA story of Melrose from 3000 years B.C. to the Greenyards in 1992.2 pages or more22Mr. T Little 
GattonsideThe 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 
GeddesPeeblesshire 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 
GeeDrumlanrig School - 'The Ragged School'Engaging account of the 150 year history of Drumlanrig School, originally the 'Ragged School' serving an area known as the West End of Hawick.10 pages or more60Marjorie A. Gavin 
GefleTotties in SwedenNote about Thomas Tottie, from Jedburgh, born in 1664, a tobacco manufacturer, extracted from Th. A. Fischer’s The Scots in Sweden (Edinburgh, 1907).less than 1 page60 
General Register HouseWills 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 
George BellReminiscences 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 
George ParisJames Paris Lee 1831--1904 His Rifles reigned supremeBorn in Hawick, the very man who designed the Lee Enfield Rifle, emigrated to Canada, The Percussion Cap, a development by Rev Alexander Forsyth.2 pages or more3Donald Whyte 
GibbThe 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 
GibbDr 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 
GibsonThe 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 
GibsonEarly 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 
GibsonLaidlawstiel, 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 
GillAustralian 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 
GilliesCousin Fred from HawickProblems tracing the history of a Dickson family who had lived in the Lauder area from the 17th century,3 pages or more65Jim Dickson 
GilroyA family of TanishGeorge Tanish who married Catherine Gilroy from Selkirk and their decendants4 pages or more4P. Tanish- Hardie 
GladstainFamily 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 
GladstanesPeeblesshire 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 
GladstoneMore 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 
GladstoneThe 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 
GladstoneFemale 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 
GladstoneBorderers 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 
GlasgowAn Opaque GlassAbout William Glass (or Glasgow), who had become the first governor of the South Atlantic Island of Tristan da Cunha, honoured by the Friends of Kelso Museum in 1996.2 pages or more60Audrey Mitchell 
GlassAn Opaque GlassAbout William Glass (or Glasgow), who had become the first governor of the South Atlantic Island of Tristan da Cunha, honoured by the Friends of Kelso Museum in 1996.2 pages or more60Audrey Mitchell 
GlendinningAn Unexpected HomecomingAn Englishman migrates to the Borders when Riddell House changes hands. He marries a local lass with links to Innerleithen.2 pages or more71David Rudram 
GlendinningMaxwellheugh Cottage - the biography of a houseA review of the families who had inhabited a house on the outskirts of Kelso.8 pages or more73Isobel Gordon 
GlendinningEscape from DingletonSome of the inmates of Dingleton Asylum , Melrose tried to escape. A few entries from the Register of excapes are listed here.3 pages or more74Peter Munro 
GlenmayneAn Elephantine trip to St Mary's LochGeorge Reavly in his history of Galashiels notes that fifty years ago not a gig could be got to hire. One of the largest trips that ever left Galashiels propelled by horse power. On the trip to St Marys Loch.2 pages or more22K. MsRae 
GlentressInnerleithen 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 
Godson & LumgairSt Mary's MillFrom the start of the Mill in 1894 through good and bad times . How the mill was used through both world wars.3 pages or more36Jane Gibson 
gold miningFollowing in the Footsteps of Robert Redpath.The story of one man's journey to mine gold in Australia. There is reference to two diaries kept by othe men on the voyage from Glasgow to Townsville, Queensland.3 pages or more69Irene J Redpath 
GoodfellowThe 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 
GoodwinDrumlanrig School - 'The Ragged School'Engaging account of the 150 year history of Drumlanrig School, originally the 'Ragged School' serving an area known as the West End of Hawick.10 pages or more60Marjorie A. Gavin 
GordonMaxwellheugh Cottage - the biography of a houseA review of the families who had inhabited a house on the outskirts of Kelso.8 pages or more73Isobel Gordon 
GordonA Cockburn Family in Berwickshire and Its Descendants - The BookThe author's Cockburn family history - mostly recent.3 pages or more24Andrew Cockburn 
GordonThe battle of Otterburn 600th AnniversaryThe history of the battle of Otterburn and the families that took part, also, Walter Scotts version is different to that of the English version in The Chevy chase.2 pages or more8Violet Jardine 
GospatrickEcclesiastical Education in Berwickshire What the records have to tellEcclesiastical education of Berwickshire and where to find useful information2 pages or more38Dr Charles Hoy 
GraemeThe battle of Otterburn 600th AnniversaryThe history of the battle of Otterburn and the families that took part, also, Walter Scotts version is different to that of the English version in The Chevy chase.2 pages or more8Violet Jardine 
GrahamThe 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 
GrantAustralian 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 
GrantGrantshouse and the Turner familyThe history of Grantshouse and one of its sons, James Turner. Continued in issue 28.3 pages or more27James Burns 
GrantMelrose to Melbourne - The Story of one Wallace familyInteresting account of the author's Wallace research, ancestral emigration from Melrose to Sydney, Australia, farming, and the army. Two interesting photographs, too.3 pages or more67Richard Balsillie 
GrantshouseGrantshouse and the Turner familyHistory of the family from around 1840. Continued from issue 27.1 page or more28James Burns 
Gravestone InscriptionsCD Review - Bowden Monumental InscriptionsReview of the content of this publication, and suggestions of other useful publications.1 page or more67Norrie McLeish 
GravestonesRecording Monumental InscriptionsHow to record inscriptions on gravestones. Method used by Highland Family History Society to compile inscriprions for genealogical reference.4 pages or more54John Durham 
GrayThe 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 
GrayBorderers 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 
GreenheadCoercion 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 
GreenlawPoor Relief in the 1840sA review of the operation of the poor relief in the early 19th century. It includes the size of the allwances paid and an estimate of the cost of living at the time.4 pages or more71Peter Munro 
GreenlawThe poor, crime and punishment,and the power of the Kirk in the Borders, 17th & 18th CenturiesWhen paupers died, the contents of their houses were sold by public roup. This is an account of one sale and the strength of the Kirk.2 pages or more31M. C. Lawson 
GreenlawGreenlaw JailList of prisoners in Greenlaw Jail in the 1851 census.1 page or more35Carol Trotter 
GreenlawDeath in the Borders: 19th Century Border Murder CasesThis is the review of a book by Norrie McLeish, Border Murder Cases with a great deal of research that has gone into this volume. Gypsies, Landlords, and farm workers.2 pages or more30Norrie McLeish .(Review by Hugh K. Mackay) 
GreenockAccidents and Disasters in Scotland in the 19th CenturyA list of major disasters in Scotland from 1801 to 1849.1 page or more29William P Cross 
GreigFame/Infamy/Riches - a history of the Greig familyAbout the Greigs of Manchester and Oldham, originally from Ayton and Earlston.4 pages or more62Jim Greig 
GreigWorking on the RailroadRailroad incidents recorded during the construction of the Galashiels section of the Waverley line 1884-452 pages or more30M. L.. Lawson 
GretnaBorder 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. 
GretnaAnderson Family LegendThree brothers shared their last sixpence at Kelso Fair and then parted company. How a lady searched for relativesless than 1 page8Mrs. Steele 
Gretna GreenBorder Marriage RecordsThe history of Irregular Marriages up and down the country.2 pages or more34Donald Whyte 
GrieveWhy couldn’t he have been called Ebenezer ?Article examining which John Little is the author's ancestor.4 pages or more42Jessie Hislop 
GrieveGrieve FamiliesNotes on Grieve families in the Borders, Edinburgh, Glasgow America, and Canada6 pages or more56Kathleen Stewart 
GrieveForgotten BorderersJames Grieve and his interesting contribution to the lowly apple.1 page or more28Jean M. Smith 
GrieveMore Canadian Intimations in the 'Hawick Advertiser'Deaths (1869-1900) extracted from the "Hawick Advertiser" of people connected to the Borders, and other places in southern Scotland. Continued from issue 40.8 pages or more46Marjory Gavin 
GrieveFrom 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 
GucciSt Mary's MillFrom the start of the Mill in 1894 through good and bad times . How the mill was used through both world wars.3 pages or more36Jane Gibson 
GuiseA light-hearted tale--EpitaphsWe will never know what is written on our headstone, this article it gives you some ideas.1 page or more31Ian Abernethy 
GuthrieThe poor, crime and punishment,and the power of the Kirk in the Borders, 17th & 18th CenturiesWhen paupers died, the contents of their houses were sold by public roup. This is an account of one sale and the strength of the Kirk.2 pages or more31M. C. Lawson 
GypsiesThe Gypsy King and the PresidentRelationship between President Clinton and Charles Blyth, king of the gypsies. Reprinted from the Sunday Telegraph.less than 1 page23 
GypsiesRev. 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 
GypsiesHarvey Settlers ReunionThis was the evening address to the reunion, about why they were in the Borders and Northumberland, and about the author's Australian cousins.3 pages or more66Ian Herbert 
GypsumThe 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 
Gypsy RoyaltyYetholm 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 32.5 pages or more32A. V. Tokley 
HaddenThe Trotters of Sprouston and Hadden - Part 1Absorbing account of the author's researches into her Trotter ancestry.7 pages or more52Jenny Fairman 
HaggerstonExtracts 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 
HaigNotes 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 
HaigsfieldA 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 
HaliburtonThe Haliburtens of SproustonOrigins of the Haliburtons William who had 12 children and their emigration to New Zealand.less than 1 page12D.N. Haliburton 
HallThe 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 
HallJedburgh Border Games, 1919Cannon-fire at 6am signalled the start of the Games. Has notes of winners of various events.1 page or more63John Murray 
HallMore 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 
HallBorder Treaties of AssuranceText from the Hamilton papers on the Treaties signed by the Border Barons with the English in 1544 . Followed by a list of the Border Clans in 1597 in the East March.5 pages or more1W.H. Oliver 
HallJean FlemingA young shepherd gets lost in the snow and is frozen to death. There's also a specification for shepherds boots.2 pages or more69Snowstorm in the Cheviots 
HallGalashiels Murrays in New South WalesMurrays first came to the fore in Eccles, follow them through generations. There is also a very touching letter in the article.2 pages or more10Donald Wyte 
HallPresbyterian 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 
HalliburtonNotes 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 
HamiltonAlexander Turnbull and his FamilyIf you have any Turnbulls in your family and you think that you came from the Borders, this is a must for you. Turnbulls from Galashiels, Selkirk, and Hawick.5 pages or more25Jane Gibson 
HamiltonWhiteslade, 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 
HamiltonAccidents and Disasters in Scotland in the 19th CenturyA list of major disasters in Scotland from 1801 to 1849.1 page or more29William P Cross 
HamiltonA 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 
HamiltonAdam 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 
HamiltonThe Lowland ClearancesTalk given on 19 November 2006, about the Lowland Clearances which preceded the much more infamous Highland Clearances.7 pages or more66Peter Aitchison & Andrew Cassell 
HammermenThe 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 
HangingshawWhy couldn’t he have been called Ebenezer ?Article examining which John Little is the author's ancestor.4 pages or more42Jessie Hislop 
HangmanWill of Gibbie Hatley of Gattonside 1547Details of an interesting legacy to the Edinburgh Hangman.less than 1 page74 
HardieA family of TanishGeorge Tanish who married Catherine Gilroy from Selkirk and their decendants4 pages or more4P. Tanish- Hardie 
HardieBrave BorderlandConnections between the Borders and the Canadian state of Ontario, some poetry, and 2 buses.3 pages or more63Fred Kennington 
HardwickBorder Marriage RecordsThe history of Irregular Marriages up and down the country.2 pages or more34Donald Whyte 
HardwickBorder 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. 
HarehopeThe 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 
HarelawThe mole catchers of LilliesleafThe story of a mole and rabbit catcher in the Lilliesleaf area.1 page or more18Mrs S.J. Hodgkinson 
HarelawA 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 
HarestanesMy NamesakeAbout the Telford family from the Hawick area. He moved around from Langlee, Ancrum. They were buried in Melroseless than 1 page3Helen (Telford) Reichenbach 
HarewoodThe 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 
Harkins15 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 
HarknessMore Canadian Intimations in the 'Hawick Advertiser'Deaths (1869-1900) extracted from the "Hawick Advertiser" of people connected to the Borders, and other places in southern Scotland. Continued from issue 40.8 pages or more46Marjory Gavin 
HarperTravellers 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 
HarperHarper Family TreeThis is a copy of a family tree on the Harper family.1 page or more7Mrs B. Logan 
Harper RidgeWilliam Lewins 1785-1848Account of William Lewins' life.1 page or more65Mary Newbery 
HarrisMore Canadian Intimations in the 'Hawick Advertiser'Deaths (1869-1900) extracted from the "Hawick Advertiser" of people connected to the Borders, and other places in southern Scotland. Continued from issue 40.8 pages or more46Marjory Gavin 
HarveyStation Master of BelsesHow history turned up in a sack of rubbish and some one brought it back to life.1 page or more15Jed Squirrel 
HarveyMigration From Glendale To New Brunswick, CanadaAccount of the families who migrated from Berwick-upon-Tweed to New Brunswick, Canada, and the hazards they faced. Includes a list of families families with Glendale or Border origins were granted land.4 pages or more66Ian Herbert 
HarveyHarvey Settlers ReunionThis was the evening address to the reunion, about why they were in the Borders and Northumberland, and about the author's Australian cousins.3 pages or more66Ian Herbert 
HassendeanStation Master of BelsesHow history turned up in a sack of rubbish and some one brought it back to life.1 page or more15Jed Squirrel 
HastieExtracts 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 
HastieFull 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 
HastieChurch 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 
Hastings NevilleBorder 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. 
HatleyWill of Gibbie Hatley of Gattonside 1547Details of an interesting legacy to the Edinburgh Hangman.less than 1 page74 
HawaiiAt The BeginningA tale of one mans delve into family history from the U.K. to Canada and beyond2 pages or more1Peter Elliot 
HawickAmerican Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Marriages 1876-1900Marriages in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.2 pages or more50Marjorie Gavin 
HawickMiscellaneous 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 
HawickIt’s in the bloodNotes about why Anne, a member of the Society Council, became interested in family history.1 page or more57Anne Turnbull 
HawickSidelines 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 
HawickAmerican Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Marriages 1872-1875Marriages in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.less than 1 page49Marjorie Gavin 
HawickAmerican Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Deaths 1879-1889Deaths in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.3 pages or more52Marjorie Gavin 
HawickAmerican 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 
HawickAmerican Intimations in Hawick Advertiser -Deaths 1857-1878Deaths in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.5 pages or more51Marjorie Gavin 
HawickBorder - 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 
HawickThe Leyden FamilyFrom U.S.A. an article on the name Leyden with particular reference to Dr John Leyden.less than 1 page12Ronald Spencer 
HawickAmerican Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Deaths 1890-1900Deaths in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.3 pages or more53Marjorie Gavin 
HawickCanadian 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 
HawickMiscellaneous Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - 1855-1900A list of marriages of people from various places (including Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Burma, Canada, Chile, China, France, Hong Kong, India, Italy, South Africa, Trinidad) intimated in the Hawick Advertiser between 1855-1900, with brief additional notes on some items.3 pages or more68Marjorie Gavin 
HawickNew Zealand Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Deaths 1860-1900Deaths 1860-1900, in New Zealand of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.2 pages or more57Marjorie Gavin 
HawickAlexander Turnbull and his FamilyIf you have any Turnbulls in your family and you think that you came from the Borders, this is a must for you. Turnbulls from Galashiels, Selkirk, and Hawick.5 pages or more25Jane Gibson 
HawickAt The BeginningA tale of one mans delve into family history from the U.K. to Canada and beyond2 pages or more1Peter Elliot 
HawickThe 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 
HawickFamily 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 
HawickThe 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 
HawickFamily History RecordsAn archivist from the Heritage Hub in Hawick discussess a range of records that can be used to provide a fuller picture of our ancestors5 pages or more70Juline Baird 
HawickA Teri Forever- My Rich Border HeritageNostalgia about Hawick, and the revelation that some of her ancestors came from southern England, she has researched back to 500AD on her direct paternal line and from 1699 on other lines.3 pages or more66Anne Golden 
HawickNew 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 
HawickMore 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 
HawickThe mole catchers of LilliesleafThe story of a mole and rabbit catcher in the Lilliesleaf area.1 page or more18Mrs S.J. Hodgkinson 
HawickJames Paris Lee 1831--1904 His Rifles reigned supremeBorn in Hawick, the very man who designed the Lee Enfield Rifle, emigrated to Canada, The Percussion Cap, a development by Rev Alexander Forsyth.2 pages or more3Donald Whyte 
HawickNew Collections at the Heritage HubCounty council records, diaries & estate papers were identified amongst the bacllog of un-catlogued material at the Scottish Borders Archive.4 pages or more69Juline Baird 
HawickSir 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 
HawickThe Chisholm Highland ConnectionThe story of the Chisholm family, their involvement in medieval wars and their move from the Borders to the Highlands.5 pages or more73Gregory Lauder-Frost 
HawickEmigration from the BordersEmigration opportunities available to Borderers in the late 19th century, to Australia, Canada, and the United States.2 pages or more32Marjorie Gavin 
HawickDeath in the Borders: 19th Century Border Murder CasesThis is the review of a book by Norrie McLeish, Border Murder Cases with a great deal of research that has gone into this volume. Gypsies, Landlords, and farm workers.2 pages or more30Norrie McLeish .(Review by Hugh K. Mackay) 
HawickAustralian Intimations in Hawick AdvertiserDeaths 1862-1900, in Australia of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.8 pages or more55Marjorie Gavin 
HawickMore Canadian Intimations in the 'Hawick Advertiser'Deaths (1869-1900) extracted from the "Hawick Advertiser" of people connected to the Borders, and other places in southern Scotland. Continued from issue 40.8 pages or more46Marjory Gavin 
HawickScottish 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 
HawickMore 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 
HawickJames Augustus Henry Murray (1837-1915)Biography of James Murray, a linguist, philologist, teacher. He was one of the founders of the Oxford English dictionary.1 page or more45Valerie Mackay 
HawickAustralian 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 
HawickOld Books with Hawick ConnectionsA description of two old books about Hawick from the author's library. One is a library book that was never returned. Speculation about the culprit reveals many family relationships.2 pages or more74Anne Golden 
HawickCanadian 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 
HawickAustralian 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 
HawickNewspapers published in the BordersBorder newspapers published in the Borders. 65 in total.2 pages or more5Peter Elliot 
Hawick AcademySchool 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 
HawkshawKnow Your Parish - TweedsmuirHstory of the parish of Tweedsmuir, and notable people. Drawing of Polmood in ruins.2 pages or more23Jean Moffatt 
HawthorndenA Six Year Family History InvestigationAbsorbing account of James Drummond, botanist, born at Hawthornden (near Lasswade), and Thomas Drummond (also a botanist).5 pages or more23Andrew Brown 
HayThe 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 
HayWhy couldn’t he have been called Ebenezer ?Article examining which John Little is the author's ancestor.4 pages or more42Jessie Hislop 
HayThe Bennets of GrubetAn old Roxburghshire family associated with Kirk Yetholm and the Gypsies and their descendents.3 pages or more29Donald Whyte 
HayThe Scots in PolandThe story of Scottish emigration to Poland as merchant's, engineers and farm managers. The parents of the author's mother came back to Scotland at the beginnig of the 20th century..4 pages or more69Mona K. McLeod 
HeardMuckle Giggots and Sheep lost in the SnowA memory of Tibbie Shiel by Margaret Turnbull, of James Thomson, the Shepherd of Whitehope, lost in the snow.2 pages or more64C S Borthwick 
HeartriggThe 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 
HeatherlieburnA 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 
HeatlieLife 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 
HeavisideA Sassenach Searches for his Scottish AncestryHow the family name may have originated. Possible connections with Kelso. The Reiver Connections An interesting historical tale.5 pages or more39George Heaviside 
Heavy BrigadeAnother 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 
HeberThe 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 
HeitonA 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 
HeitonThe Scots in PolandThe story of Scottish emigration to Poland as merchant's, engineers and farm managers. The parents of the author's mother came back to Scotland at the beginnig of the 20th century..4 pages or more69Mona K. McLeod 
HeligolandStoddartMargaret 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 
HendersonGreenlaw JailList of prisoners in Greenlaw Jail in the 1851 census.1 page or more35Carol Trotter 
HendersonA 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 
HendersonBowden School RecordsBowden School admission records from 1872. Also lists their parent or guardian.2 pages or more25 
HendersonA Rutherfurd familyNotes on the name Rutherfurd taken from the book 'Rutherfurds of that Ilk'.2 pages or more21James Selkirk 
HendersonKings Own Scottish BorderersA list of men who died in the Boer War in outlying places.1 page or more32Helen Rreichenbach 
HendersonDr 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 
HendersonThe Breadford Family SearchA tale of family that moved from Northumberland to Berwickshre. All were farm servants some labourers some farm stewards. There are irregular marriages, name changes and a possible pioneering birth using chloroform.6 pages or more72Bill Bradford 
HendersonDr 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 
HenlawshielsThe 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 
HepburnA 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 
Herefordshire RegimentWays 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 
Heriots DykeLauder 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 
HeritageHermitage--Grim Guardian of the BordersLord Soulis and how he came to his rather barbaric death. It follows the history of Hermitage through the years. Very interesting.3 pages or more14Norrie McLeish 
HermistonEcclesiastical Education in Berwickshire What the records have to tellEcclesiastical education of Berwickshire and where to find useful information2 pages or more38Dr Charles Hoy 
HermitageWho 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 
HermitageHermitage - Grim Guardian of the BordersHistory of Hermitage castle and its occupants. Continued in issue 14.2 pages or more13Norrie McLeish 
HermitageHermitage---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 
HerringThe 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 
Herron 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 
HesterKings Own Scottish BorderersA list of men who died in the Boer War in outlying places.1 page or more32Helen Rreichenbach 
HetheringtonDr 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 
HetterburnReminiscences 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 
HeughheadThe 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 
HewickStation Master of BelsesHow history turned up in a sack of rubbish and some one brought it back to life.1 page or more15Jed Squirrel 
HewieJedburgh Border Games, 1919Cannon-fire at 6am signalled the start of the Games. Has notes of winners of various events.1 page or more63John Murray 
HiberniaThe 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 
HillhousesInnerleithen 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 
HillislandFamily 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 
HilsonNew Collections at the Heritage HubCounty council records, diaries & estate papers were identified amongst the bacllog of un-catlogued material at the Scottish Borders Archive.4 pages or more69Juline Baird 
HinshelwoodOld 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 
HirselNotes 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 
HislopWilliam Dick (1849 - 1932)Account of William Dick, a blacksmith in Fountainhall and his family4 pages or more63Margaret Dick 
HislopWhy couldn’t he have been called Ebenezer ?Article examining which John Little is the author's ancestor.4 pages or more42Jessie Hislop 
HislopFountainhall Smiddy 1793-1945Account of the Hislop / Dick family who worked in the smiddy (blacksmith's shop) for five generations.2 pages or more57Margaret Dick 
HobkirkA 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 
HogarthA 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 
HogarthMaxwellheugh Cottage - the biography of a houseA review of the families who had inhabited a house on the outskirts of Kelso.8 pages or more73Isobel Gordon 
HoggKnow your parish LongformacusThe history, and how Longformacus got its name. Its population and parish records.1 page or more21 
HoggJames 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 
HoggNotes 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 
HoggAustralian 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 
HoggTracing 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 
HoggWilliam Lewins 1785-1848Account of William Lewins' life.1 page or more65Mary Newbery 
HoggThe 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 
HoggWhatever happened to those adventurous Hoggs ?Various anecdotes about the author's antecedents1 page or more64Ian Patterson 
HoggGuess Who’s MissingThe descendants of William Steel Story who lived in Yetholm, Morebattle, Hobkirk, who married Elizabeth Aitchson, daughter of Francis Aitchson and Elizabeth Hogg around 1806.1 page or more64E .Helen Ball 
HoggThe 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 
Hogg HillGalashiels 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 
HoliwellKnow your Parish-PolwarthDescription of the village of Polwarth, its history, the inhabitants, and their occupations.1 page or more28 
HolmburnWhy couldn’t he have been called Ebenezer ?Article examining which John Little is the author's ancestor.4 pages or more42Jessie Hislop 
HomeA 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 
HomeThe 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 
HomeFlowers of the Forest: Borderers who fell at FloddenNames of the Borderers who died at the battle of Flodden, 1514.2 pages or more26Andrew Cockburn 
HomeExtracts 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 
HomeThe 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 
HomeThe Flowers of the Forest--Borderers who fell at FloddenThe Fletcher brothers from Selkirk and were they at Flodden? Probably.1 page or more29Andrew Cockburn 
HomeDeath 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 
HomeThe 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 
Hong KongMiscellaneous Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - 1855-1900A list of marriages of people from various places (including Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Burma, Canada, Chile, China, France, Hong Kong, India, Italy, South Africa, Trinidad) intimated in the Hawick Advertiser between 1855-1900, with brief additional notes on some items.3 pages or more68Marjorie Gavin 
HoodDr 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 
HoodAn Opaque GlassAbout William Glass (or Glasgow), who had become the first governor of the South Atlantic Island of Tristan da Cunha, honoured by the Friends of Kelso Museum in 1996.2 pages or more60Audrey Mitchell 
HoodA Village Roll Call 1935A list of the names found in St Abbs in 1935 - in verse. In addition to those in the index another 22 names which aoppear less than 8 times are listed.1 page or more70Alexander Nisbet 
HopeJedburgh Border Games, 1919Cannon-fire at 6am signalled the start of the Games. Has notes of winners of various events.1 page or more63John Murray 
HopkinsAlexander Turnbull and his FamilyIf you have any Turnbulls in your family and you think that you came from the Borders, this is a must for you. Turnbulls from Galashiels, Selkirk, and Hawick.5 pages or more25Jane Gibson 
HopkinsTwo Sutherland FactorsTwo brothers from Yair who were factors for Sutherland. It also covers the Highland Clearances right up to his death.3 pages or more9Jane Gibson 
Horn Water BriggThe 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 
HorsburghPeebles Combination PoorhouseA brief history of poorhouses in general and Peebles Poorhouse in particular. It includes someinformation about staff and inmates in the late 19th century.5 pages or more74Janis Miller 
HorseyJames 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 
HorsillThe 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 
HortonKings Own Scottish BorderersA list of men who died in the Boer War in outlying places.1 page or more32Helen Rreichenbach 
HosburghsTwo Sutherland FactorsTwo brothers from Yair who were factors for Sutherland. It also covers the Highland Clearances right up to his death.3 pages or more9Jane Gibson 
Hot Trod15 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 
HounamJean FlemingA young shepherd gets lost in the snow and is frozen to death. There's also a specification for shepherds boots.2 pages or more69Snowstorm in the Cheviots 
HounamKnow your Parish--MorebattleA history of Morebattle Parish. And the surrounding area.1 page or more18Elespeth Ewan 
Hounam Know your Parish--HounamThe history of Hounam.1 page or more16 
Household BudgetAspects 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 
HowBorderers 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 
HowieChurch 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 
HoyWays 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 
HoyThe Delights and Drawbacks of Working with One's Web PagesText of the talk given at the Society’s Open Meeting on 16th September 2001. Suggestions on building a personal website.2 pages or more47Charles Hoy 
HoyFrom Roxburghshire to Delaware County: The 19th Century Miller Letters - Part 1Account of letters written between 1818 and 1864 from Scotland to David Miller (1795-1883), and his wives, and relatives. David Miller was the son of Thomas Miller, a beadle of Roberton Kirk.4 pages or more64John W. Hoy 
HoyChurch 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 
HubScottish 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 
HuganNames 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 
HuguenotA 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 
HumeNotes 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 
HumePolwarth 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 
HumeThe 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 
HumeKnow your Parish-PolwarthDescription of the village of Polwarth, its history, the inhabitants, and their occupations.1 page or more28 
HumeThe 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 
HumeA Canadian ConnectionCopies of letters sent from Canada in 1864 - they make very interesting reading.2 pages or more25Jenifer Payne 
HumeRentons 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 
HunterAnother 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 
HunterThe Altarstone at StoboStobo Slate Quarry "inferior to no slate whatever". Also a connection to Merlin and Arthur.1 page or more10Isobel Jardine 
HunterMiriam FishOne of the band of grave yard inscription recorders, she gives a interesting description of her youth.1 page or more31Miriam Fish 
HunterFame/Infamy/Riches - a history of the Greig familyAbout the Greigs of Manchester and Oldham, originally from Ayton and Earlston.4 pages or more62Jim Greig 
HunterThe Tweedsmuir ConnectionReport of the society's summer outing to Upper Tweeddale.1 page or more13Violet Jardine 
HunterAustralian 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 
HutchesonLife 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 
HutchesonA 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 
HuttonExtracts of the Hutton Session Records Jun 19th 1819 - Dec 7th 1821Transcribed extracts of the Hutton Session Records mainly about donations to the Poor, and a list of ministers since 1688. Lots of names.2 pages or more50Heather Lough 
HuttonA Family of Shoemakers - The Allans of PaxtonInterest account of the Allans of Paxton who were shoemakers in Paxton from around 1800 till the beginning of World War II.4 pages or more67Mary Newbery 
HuttonRentons 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 
HuttonFrom Coldstream to CanadaThe Galbraith history from Coldstream to Toronto University. A comprehensive account of the Galbraiths.3 pages or more26James Burns 
HuttonA 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 
Hutton15 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 
HuttonRentons 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 
IdahoFrom Crosslee to Salt Lake CityThe journry of William Scott Clark from Ettrick to Idaho.2 pages or more71George Clark 
Imperial TobaccoSt Mary's MillFrom the start of the Mill in 1894 through good and bad times . How the mill was used through both world wars.3 pages or more36Jane Gibson 
IndiaThe 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 
IndiaMiscellaneous Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - 1855-1900A list of marriages of people from various places (including Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Burma, Canada, Chile, China, France, Hong Kong, India, Italy, South Africa, Trinidad) intimated in the Hawick Advertiser between 1855-1900, with brief additional notes on some items.3 pages or more68Marjorie Gavin 
IndiaMiscellaneous 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 
InglisOld Books with Hawick ConnectionsA description of two old books about Hawick from the author's library. One is a library book that was never returned. Speculation about the culprit reveals many family relationships.2 pages or more74Anne Golden 
InglisEscape from DingletonSome of the inmates of Dingleton Asylum , Melrose tried to escape. A few entries from the Register of excapes are listed here.3 pages or more74Peter Munro 
InnerleithenArchives at Robert Smail’s Printing WorksA brief history of the famous Robert Smail’s Printing Works at Innerleithen which was started in 1866, and about their wonderful archives.2 pages or more67David Rudram 
InnerleithenFamily History RecordsAn archivist from the Heritage Hub in Hawick discussess a range of records that can be used to provide a fuller picture of our ancestors5 pages or more70Juline Baird 
InnerleithenInnerleithen 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 
InnerleithenAn Unexpected HomecomingAn Englishman migrates to the Borders when Riddell House changes hands. He marries a local lass with links to Innerleithen.2 pages or more71David Rudram 
InscriptionsRecording Monumental InscriptionsHow to record inscriptions on gravestones. Method used by Highland Family History Society to compile inscriprions for genealogical reference.4 pages or more54John Durham 
InternetThe Delights and Drawbacks of Working with One's Web PagesText of the talk given at the Society’s Open Meeting on 16th September 2001. Suggestions on building a personal website.2 pages or more47Charles Hoy 
InternetFamily Tree Maker OnlineDescription of some of the features and benefits of using a family history computer program with the Internet2 pages or more40Allan McVittie 
InverbervieThe 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 
IowaFrom Crosslee to Salt Lake CityThe journry of William Scott Clark from Ettrick to Idaho.2 pages or more71George Clark 
IronmongerThe Days of Our Youth - Memories of MelroseThis article has been extracted from a much longer memoir that John Dick wrote when he retired around 1950. He was born in 1889, the second son of William Dick, an ironmonger in Melrose and his wife Isobella Lauder. He emigrated to Canada as a young man where he eventually became the Chief Cost Accountant for Sun Life Assurance Company. John served in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in World War I as a quarter-master sergeant. Although he was twice married he had no children.7 pages or more67John Dick 
IronmongerWilliam Dick (1849 - 1932)Account of William Dick, a blacksmith in Fountainhall and his family4 pages or more63Margaret Dick 
IrregularCrossing 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] 
Irregular MarriagesThe Breadford Family SearchA tale of family that moved from Northumberland to Berwickshre. All were farm servants some labourers some farm stewards. There are irregular marriages, name changes and a possible pioneering birth using chloroform.6 pages or more72Bill Bradford 
ItalyMiscellaneous Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - 1855-1900A list of marriages of people from various places (including Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Burma, Canada, Chile, China, France, Hong Kong, India, Italy, South Africa, Trinidad) intimated in the Hawick Advertiser between 1855-1900, with brief additional notes on some items.3 pages or more68Marjorie Gavin 
J. ThomsonFairbairnA modern day manipulator who could be better than a Doctor for pains. Got Rugby players who got hurt at the weekend and she would fix them up.2 pages or more36kind permission of Kelso Museum 
JackOld 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 
James Rutherford Know your Parish--HounamThe history of Hounam.1 page or more16 
James StuartShillinglaw WallsShillinglaw Tower not far from Traquair it is not only a heap of stones - an interesting tale.2 pages or more38Jean Shillinglaw Ridley 
JamesonDeath 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 
Jamie CheuchMelrose: Past and PresentA story of Melrose from 3000 years B.C. to the Greenyards in 1992.2 pages or more22Mr. T Little 
JardineWho Was Lizzie Jardine ?The author's start on her family history - mainly ordinary working folk in the Borders.3 pages or more51Carol Trotter 
JardineThe battle of Otterburn 600th AnniversaryThe history of the battle of Otterburn and the families that took part, also, Walter Scotts version is different to that of the English version in The Chevy chase.2 pages or more8Violet Jardine 
JardineRecording 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 
JardineThe 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 
JardineUpdate on Surnames and ClansmenAdditional notes, about the lands of Fantalane, relating to the author's book.1 page or more43Michael Robson 
JardineAn Unusual Way Of Recording Family TreesThis is about a gravestone in the burial ground of Sweetheart Abbey, Dumfries-shire which has a drawn family tree of the Jardine family. The article shows a picture of the gravestone.1 page or more66Colin McInnes 
JavaThe 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 
JedbirghConvicts Transported to Western Australia in 1858 aboard the 'Edwin Fox'A list of Scottish convicts transported to Australia on the "Edwin Fox". Reprinted from Bedfordshire Family History Society Journal2 pages or more70Lynn Manning 
JedburghJames 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 
JedburghRev. 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 
JedburghJames Watson (Author and Historian of Jedburgh Abbey)Account of the life of James Watson, weaver, grocer, poet and writer of Jedburgh, the author's great grandfather, his descendants, and emigration to USA and Canada.10 pages or more68Rachel (Thomson) Falldien 
JedburghWilliam 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 
JedburghTotties in SwedenNote about Thomas Tottie, from Jedburgh, born in 1664, a tobacco manufacturer, extracted from Th. A. Fischer’s The Scots in Sweden (Edinburgh, 1907).less than 1 page60 
JedburghThe 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 
JedburghFamily History RecordsAn archivist from the Heritage Hub in Hawick discussess a range of records that can be used to provide a fuller picture of our ancestors5 pages or more70Juline Baird 
JedburghOld 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 
JedburghBorder MurdersThis is a stroll around the Borders looking into, with some depth, the murders in the 1800s.2 pages or more32Norrie Mcleish 
JedburghAustralian 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 
JedburghNew Collections at the Heritage HubCounty council records, diaries & estate papers were identified amongst the bacllog of un-catlogued material at the Scottish Borders Archive.4 pages or more69Juline Baird 
JedburghNewspapers published in the BordersBorder newspapers published in the Borders. 65 in total.2 pages or more5Peter Elliot 
JedburghRecords 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 
JedburghThe 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 
JedburghJean FlemingA young shepherd gets lost in the snow and is frozen to death. There's also a specification for shepherds boots.2 pages or more69Snowstorm in the Cheviots 
JedburghMapsBrief notes about Borders maps available from the Society, and on the Internet.1 page or more43Peter Munro 
JedburghJedburgh Border Games, 1919Cannon-fire at 6am signalled the start of the Games. Has notes of winners of various events.1 page or more63John Murray 
JedburghDeath of Mr Alexander Jeffrey, SolicitorObituary that originally appeared in the Jedburgh Gazette and Border Courier in 1874. Alexander Jeffrey was a well-known Jedburgh antiquarian and historian.2 pages or more62 
JefferyOntario Genealogical Society summer campWhere to research in Ontario for your Canadian cousins.2 pages or more37D. C. Jeffrey 
JefferyA 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 
JefferyA Sassenach Searches for his Scottish AncestryHow the family name may have originated. Possible connections with Kelso. The Reiver Connections An interesting historical tale.5 pages or more39George Heaviside 
JeffreyDeath of Mr Alexander Jeffrey, SolicitorObituary that originally appeared in the Jedburgh Gazette and Border Courier in 1874. Alexander Jeffrey was a well-known Jedburgh antiquarian and historian.2 pages or more62 
JeffreyThe Infamous JeffreyToll-roads in the Borders, toll bars, and William Jeffrey's involvement in protests against them.2 pages or more58George Martin 
JeffreyThe 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 
JerdanThe 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 
JerdanJerdan Family HistoryThe family history of the Jerdans, who they married, and where they lived in the Borders.2 pages or more34Fred Kennington 
JethartJames Watson (Author and Historian of Jedburgh Abbey)Account of the life of James Watson, weaver, grocer, poet and writer of Jedburgh, the author's great grandfather, his descendants, and emigration to USA and Canada.10 pages or more68Rachel (Thomson) Falldien 
Jobson 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 
JohannesburgA 'Scot' Moves to South AfricaBiography of Archibald Little, born Melrose, 11th Jan 1829, died 13 Dec 1921, Johannesburg. Brief notes on his occupations, and service in the Basuto War.2 pages or more44Tony Little 
JohnsonLauder 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 
JohnstoneGreenlaw JailList of prisoners in Greenlaw Jail in the 1851 census.1 page or more35Carol Trotter 
JonesOld 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 
JonesThe 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 
Joseph BainLauder 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 
K.O.S.B.Family history and the MilitaryReseaching military recordsless than 1 page4Lt-Col. D. C. R. Ward 
KabulA 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 
KaesideA 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 
Kale WaterKnow your Parish--MorebattleA history of Morebattle Parish. And the surrounding area.1 page or more18Elespeth Ewan 
KedslieThe Scots in PolandThe story of Scottish emigration to Poland as merchant's, engineers and farm managers. The parents of the author's mother came back to Scotland at the beginnig of the 20th century..4 pages or more69Mona K. McLeod 
KeilderJames Ferguson Schoolmaster, 1814-1894How the memory of a clock led the author to research this ancestor.less than 1 page32J Ferguson 
KellieColdingham 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 
KelsoThe 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 
KelsoForgotten 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 
KelsoA Cockburn Family in Berwickshire and Its Descendants - The BookThe author's Cockburn family history - mostly recent.3 pages or more24Andrew Cockburn 
KelsoA Sassenach Searches for his Scottish AncestryHow the family name may have originated. Possible connections with Kelso. The Reiver Connections An interesting historical tale.5 pages or more39George Heaviside 
KelsoStoddartMargaret 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 
KelsoBowmakers 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 
KelsoAnderson Family LegendThree brothers shared their last sixpence at Kelso Fair and then parted company. How a lady searched for relativesless than 1 page8Mrs. Steele 
KelsoThe 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 
KelsoThe 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 
KelsoMaxwellheugh Cottage - the biography of a houseA review of the families who had inhabited a house on the outskirts of Kelso.8 pages or more73Isobel Gordon 
KelsoCD Review - Kelso Poor House and Ragged SchoolInteresting review of the content of this much loved publication, and a bit on the social context of the Poor House and the Ragged School in Kelso.1 page or more67Norrie McLeish 
KelsoA 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 
KelsoAn Opaque GlassAbout William Glass (or Glasgow), who had become the first governor of the South Atlantic Island of Tristan da Cunha, honoured by the Friends of Kelso Museum in 1996.2 pages or more60Audrey Mitchell 
KelsoBorder MurdersThis is a stroll around the Borders looking into, with some depth, the murders in the 1800s.2 pages or more32Norrie Mcleish 
KelsoNewspapers published in the BordersBorder newspapers published in the Borders. 65 in total.2 pages or more5Peter Elliot 
KelsoKelso'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 
KelsoA 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 
Kelso 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 
KelsoWilliam Elliot, ArchitectThe family history of William Elliot and descriptions of some of the fine house's he built.3 pages or more15Kathleen Stewart 
Kelso AbbeyA light-hearted tale--EpitaphsWe will never know what is written on our headstone, this article it gives you some ideas.1 page or more31Ian Abernethy 
Kelso CombinationCD Review - Kelso Poor House and Ragged SchoolInteresting review of the content of this much loved publication, and a bit on the social context of the Poor House and the Ragged School in Kelso.1 page or more67Norrie McLeish 
KennedyWorking on the RailroadRailroad incidents recorded during the construction of the Galashiels section of the Waverley line 1884-452 pages or more30M. L.. Lawson 
KennowayLinks with old Peebles FamiliesA investigating search into old Peebles families.2 pages or more12Rena Stewart 
Kentucky CampaignBecton 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 
KerDrumlanrig School - 'The Ragged School'Engaging account of the 150 year history of Drumlanrig School, originally the 'Ragged School' serving an area known as the West End of Hawick.10 pages or more60Marjorie A. Gavin 
KerrPeeblesshire 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 
KerrFlowers of the Forest: Borderers who fell at FloddenNames of the Borderers who died at the battle of Flodden, 1514.2 pages or more26Andrew Cockburn 
KerrSelkirk 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 
KerrForgotten BorderersJames Grieve and his interesting contribution to the lowly apple.1 page or more28Jean M. Smith 
KerrThe Ainslies--Some notesThe name Ainslie, from 1066 onwards, a full and detailed family history.1 page or more8Violet Jardine 
KerrCanadian StraysSome discoveries of Lowland strays from Grey township, Ontario1 page or more30J. Hislop 
KerrWilliam 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 
KerrPresbyterian 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 
KerrColdingham 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 
KerrCanadian StraysSome discoveries of Lowland strays from Grey township, Ontario1 page or more30J. Hislop 
KerrReminiscences 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 
KerrsCoercion 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 
KerrsRob 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 
KidstonThe 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 
Kiel Canal15 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 
KilliecrankieJames 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 
KilmarnockAccidents and Disasters in Scotland in the 19th CenturyA list of major disasters in Scotland from 1801 to 1849.1 page or more29William P Cross 
KilmumFrom Cowal to the BordersThe Agricultural migration of workers and the history of the Whyte Family.2 pages or more7Donald Whyte 
KingColdingham 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 
King Harold"My Great Grandfather died at sea"A ships Master from Irvine in Ayrshire. How Bill researched the history of a remarkable seaman. 'One of his best'.3 pages or more31Bill Murray 
King WilliamAn 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 
KingsmeadowsMy 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 
KinsaleForgotten Borders Andrew Cocburn 1871- 1955Born Kelso 1871 of a Blacksmith. Second engineer on the Lusitania,he also had two terms on the Mauretania .2 pages or more29Andrew Cockburn 
KirkSchool 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 
Kirk YetholmMore 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 
Kirk YetholmYetholm 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 32.5 pages or more32A. V. Tokley 
Kirk YetholmReminiscences 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 
KirknewtonBowmakers 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 
KirkpatrickCockburns of that ilkThe origins of Cockburns in Berwickshire3 pages or more36Russell Wilson Cockburn 
Kirkpatrick-DurhamFrom 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 
KirktonCavers & DistrictTalk given in February 2007 about the history of the kirk and parish of Cavers, and its links with Melrose, St Cuthbert, and other famous people.6 pages or more64Jean Muir 
KirnaInnerleithen 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 
KlondikeEarly 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 
KnoutHermitage---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 
KnoutHermitage - Grim Guardian of the BordersHistory of Hermitage castle and its occupants. Continued in issue 14.2 pages or more13Norrie McLeish 
KonigsbergLowland 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 
KOSBK.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 
KOSBKings Own Scottish BorderersA list of men who died in the Boer War in outlying places.1 page or more32Helen Rreichenbach 
KOSBAfter 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 
KOSBWho was Gordon Stewart of Hawick?Intriguing investigation into an adopted great uncle who died in World War I, and turned out to be a blood relative.3 pages or more65Anne Golden 
Kyber MassacreA 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 
KyleAustralian 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 
KyleBlind Jamie DonaldsonAccount of James Donaldson, whose tombstone is in Melrose Abbey churchyard.1 page or more47Margaret Lawson 
KyleThe 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 
KyleOld Books with Hawick ConnectionsA description of two old books about Hawick from the author's library. One is a library book that was never returned. Speculation about the culprit reveals many family relationships.2 pages or more74Anne Golden 
LadhopeKnow Your Parish - LadhopeDescription of Ladhope (now Galashiels) and historical notes. Includes a drawing of Ladhope Parish Church.1 page or more20 
Lady GrisellMellerstainSynopsis of a talk on "Mellerstain" given to the society on 15th October 1995. It is a very good account of the mansion and its keepers from the past to the present.3 pages or more30M. Ellis 
LadykirkBygone DaysThis is the text of Eleanor's fascinating talk on Upsettlington (also known as Ladykirk) from the 12th century onwards, given to the Society on 19th October 2003.3 pages or more54Eleanor Moffat 
LadykirkWilliam Elliot, ArchitectThe family history of William Elliot and descriptions of some of the fine house's he built.3 pages or more15Kathleen Stewart 
LaidlawNotes 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 
LaidlawDiary of James Alexander Sligh aged 18A description of a diary kept by a young bank clerk in 1876. Selected extracts are included.2 pages or more73 
LaidlawMoffat Great-GrandparentsAbout the author's farming great grandfather, John Moffat.1 page or more60David W Kennedy 
LaidlawWorking on the RailroadRailroad incidents recorded during the construction of the Galashiels section of the Waverley line 1884-452 pages or more30M. L.. Lawson 
LaidlawA 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 
LaidlawstielLaidlawstiel, 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 
LaingSchool 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 
LambertonBerwick-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 
LambertonBorder 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. 
Lamberton TollBorder Marriage RecordsThe history of Irregular Marriages up and down the country.2 pages or more34Donald Whyte 
LambtonA Canadian ConnectionCopies of letters sent from Canada in 1864 - they make very interesting reading.2 pages or more25Jenifer Payne 
LammermuirKnow your parish LongformacusThe history, and how Longformacus got its name. Its population and parish records.1 page or more21 
Lammermuir HillsThe People of the LammermuirsDetailed history of the Lammermuirs from Celtic times to the 19th century.5 pages or more23Norrie McLeish 
LammermuirsAbbey St Bathans, Cranshaws and LongformacusA brief description of 3 neighbouring parishes and the records available.2 pages or more73 
LangholmWilliam 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 
LangholmBEATTIEsLangholm Archive Centre is looking for Beattie volunteers to take part in a DNA project. Participation is completely free and available to all male Beatties not immediately related who can provide a little family tree information and full results will be made available.less than 1 page67Bruce McCartney 
LanglandsThe 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 
LangnewtonDouglas of Springwood ParkThe name Douglas would run fear into many Englishmen. This distinguished Border family and its history3 pages or more31Donald Whyte 
LangshawLangshaw Mill Decree of 1608Extract Decree relating to Langshaw Mill. The Decree is interesting for genealogists because of the very considerable number of people mentioned in it.1 page or more59Gregory Lauder-Frost 
LangtonCockburns of that ilkThe origins of Cockburns in Berwickshire3 pages or more36Russell Wilson Cockburn 
LauderThe Chisholm Highland ConnectionThe story of the Chisholm family, their involvement in medieval wars and their move from the Borders to the Highlands.5 pages or more73Gregory Lauder-Frost 
LauderRobert 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 
LauderColdingham 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 
LauderWilliam Dick (1849 - 1932)Account of William Dick, a blacksmith in Fountainhall and his family4 pages or more63Margaret Dick 
LauderA 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 
LauderLowland 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 
LauderWhiteslade, 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 
LauderThe Flowers of the Forest--Borderers who fell at FloddenThe Fletcher brothers from Selkirk and were they at Flodden? Probably.1 page or more29Andrew Cockburn 
LauderCousin Fred from HawickProblems tracing the history of a Dickson family who had lived in the Lauder area from the 17th century,3 pages or more65Jim Dickson 
LauderLauder 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 
LauderdaleThe 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 
LauncestonThe Palseys of CraigThe story of Palseys of Craig - a two part story in issues 2 and 3 covers military and personnel accounts of many Palsleys, if you are connected it must be for you.3 pages or more2R.C.Wood 
LaurieColdingham 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 
LawSchool 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 
LawrieIsabella Smith 1814-1904Account of Isabella Smith from Coldingham. Berwickshire; and her descendants.2 pages or more57Mary Newbery 
LawsonThe 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 
LawsonAdam 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 
LearmentChurch 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 
LearmondTwo 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 
LearmontWays 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 
LearmonthKennington/Cowe Family HistoryThe story of the family's arrival in Berwickshire and their life there until they departed to Canada9 pages or more70Fred Kennington 
LearmouthKennington/Cowe Family History. Part 2 - Emigration to New Brunswick 1837 - James Cowe & Isabella DonaldsonDetails of the lives of further branches of the Cowe family including one that emigrated to New Brunswick.6 pages or more71Fred Kennington 
LedgerwoodThe 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 
LedgerwoodAbout the ShillinglawFamily history about the Shillinglaws family.1 page or more5Ada Elizabeth Shillinglaw 
LeeJames Paris Lee 1831--1904 His Rifles reigned supremeBorn in Hawick, the very man who designed the Lee Enfield Rifle, emigrated to Canada, The Percussion Cap, a development by Rev Alexander Forsyth.2 pages or more3Donald Whyte 
Lee EnfieldJames Paris Lee 1831--1904 His Rifles reigned supremeBorn in Hawick, the very man who designed the Lee Enfield Rifle, emigrated to Canada, The Percussion Cap, a development by Rev Alexander Forsyth.2 pages or more3Donald Whyte 
Lee PenShillinglaw WallsShillinglaw Tower not far from Traquair it is not only a heap of stones - an interesting tale.2 pages or more38Jean Shillinglaw Ridley 
LeendersAn Opaque GlassAbout William Glass (or Glasgow), who had become the first governor of the South Atlantic Island of Tristan da Cunha, honoured by the Friends of Kelso Museum in 1996.2 pages or more60Audrey Mitchell 
LeghornThe 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 
LeitchA 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 
LennelhillA 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 
LeslieKnow your Parish: YarrowA journey down through the Yarrow valley from top to bottom1 page or more32Audrey Mitchell 
LevellersThe Lowland ClearancesTalk given on 19 November 2006, about the Lowland Clearances which preceded the much more infamous Highland Clearances.7 pages or more66Peter Aitchison & Andrew Cassell 
LeverA 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 
LewinsThomas Lewins 1816-1858Account of Thomas Lewins' life, emigration to Canada, his family, and eventual re-migration to California.7 pages or more65Mary Newbery 
LewinsWilliam Lewins 1785-1848Account of William Lewins' life.1 page or more65Mary Newbery 
LewisJames 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 
LeydenThe 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 
LeydenThe Leyden FamilyFrom U.S.A. an article on the name Leyden with particular reference to Dr John Leyden.less than 1 page12Ronald Spencer 
LeydenBorder 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 
LeytonMennims of NorhamThe history of Norham, its castle, and how it got its name.3 pages or more25A.M.Mennim 
LiddesdaleAfter 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 
LiddesdaleHermitage - Grim Guardian of the BordersHistory of Hermitage castle and its occupants. Continued in issue 14.2 pages or more13Norrie McLeish 
LiddleLiddles AbroadFamily pictures awaken an intrest in family history. The author made contact with relatives in Australia, descendants of a blacksmith who'd emigrated fron Heughhead, Reston.2 pages or more72Bill Stewart 
life expectancyAn account of the number of people in Scotland in the year 1755A review of a document held by the National Archive of Scotland giving details of the population, life expectancy and religious affiliation,1 page or more69Peter Munro 
Light BrigadeThe 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 
LileBowden School RecordsBowden School admission records from 1872. Also lists their parent or guardian.2 pages or more25 
LilleyNames 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 
LilliesleafStation Master of BelsesHow history turned up in a sack of rubbish and some one brought it back to life.1 page or more15Jed Squirrel 
LilliesleafAinslies 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 
LilliesleafAn Unexpected HomecomingAn Englishman migrates to the Borders when Riddell House changes hands. He marries a local lass with links to Innerleithen.2 pages or more71David Rudram 
LilliicoThe Lillico Family - Chain Migrants to Gloucester Township, OntarioThe stort of a family that emigrated from Roxburghshire to Ontario8 pages or more70Eleanor Lillico 
LindesayThe battle of Otterburn 600th AnniversaryThe history of the battle of Otterburn and the families that took part, also, Walter Scotts version is different to that of the English version in The Chevy chase.2 pages or more8Violet Jardine 
LindisfarrneMennims of NorhamThe history of Norham, its castle, and how it got its name.3 pages or more25A.M.Mennim 
LindsayPeeblesshire 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 
LindseyJames 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 
LintonJerdan Family HistoryThe family history of the Jerdans, who they married, and where they lived in the Borders.2 pages or more34Fred Kennington 
LintonLife 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 
LittleA 'Scot' Moves to South AfricaBiography of Archibald Little, born Melrose, 11th Jan 1829, died 13 Dec 1921, Johannesburg. Brief notes on his occupations, and service in the Basuto War.2 pages or more44Tony Little 
LittleWhy couldn’t he have been called Ebenezer ?Article examining which John Little is the author's ancestor.4 pages or more42Jessie Hislop 
Little BillyDr 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 
Little YorkOntario Genealogical Society summer campWhere to research in Ontario for your Canadian cousins.2 pages or more37D. C. Jeffrey 
LiverpoolJourney 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 
LloydTracing 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 
Lloyd GeorgeStoddartMargaret 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 
LockieMore 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 
Log BooksAbbey St Bathans, Cranshaws and LongformacusA brief description of 3 neighbouring parishes and the records available.2 pages or more73 
LoganAustralian 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 
LoganLauder 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 
LoganKelso Mail ExtractsSix birth announcements punblished in the newspaper in 1803 & 1804.1 page or more73Marjorie Gavin 
LoganDeath 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 
LoganHarper Family TreeThis is a copy of a family tree on the Harper family.1 page or more7Mrs B. Logan 
LogieThe 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 
LondonWays 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 
LondonderryThe 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 
LongformacusLongformacusA cautionary tale from 1871 and some extracts from the school log book,2 pages or more73 
LongformacusKnow your parish LongformacusThe history, and how Longformacus got its name. Its population and parish records.1 page or more21 
LongformacusAbbey St Bathans, Cranshaws and LongformacusA brief description of 3 neighbouring parishes and the records available.2 pages or more73 
LongformacusPoor Relief in the 1840sA review of the operation of the poor relief in the early 19th century. It includes the size of the allwances paid and an estimate of the cost of living at the time.4 pages or more71Peter Munro 
LongstaffeJames 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 
Lord MintoThe 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 
LorrainWilliam 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 
LothianThe 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 
LoughBowmakers and Currys in the New WorldBorder origins of author's family, and arrivals in New York and Montreal.1 page or more13Norman J Bowmaker 
LowDeath 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 
LoweCanadian StraysSome discoveries of Lowland strays from Grey township, Ontario1 page or more30J. Hislop 
LowickPresbyterian 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 
LowlandsThe Lowland ClearancesTalk given on 19 November 2006, about the Lowland Clearances which preceded the much more infamous Highland Clearances.7 pages or more66Peter Aitchison & Andrew Cassell 
LowrieBowden School RecordsBowden School admission records from 1872. Also lists their parent or guardian.2 pages or more25 
LucknowNames 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 
LumgairK.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 
LumsdenJames 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 
Lunatic AsylumEscape from DingletonSome of the inmates of Dingleton Asylum , Melrose tried to escape. A few entries from the Register of excapes are listed here.3 pages or more74Peter Munro 
LunnThe 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 
LusitaniaForgotten Borders Andrew Cocburn 1871- 1955Born Kelso 1871 of a Blacksmith. Second engineer on the Lusitania,he also had two terms on the Mauretania .2 pages or more29Andrew Cockburn 
LyleThe 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 
LylestoneBrave BorderlandConnections between the Borders and the Canadian state of Ontario, some poetry, and 2 buses.3 pages or more63Fred Kennington 
LynnOld 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 
MaCaskillAbout the ShillinglawFamily history about the Shillinglaws family.1 page or more5Ada Elizabeth Shillinglaw 
MacCorquodaleUpdate on Surnames and ClansmenAdditional notes, about the lands of Fantalane, relating to the author's book.1 page or more43Michael Robson 
MacDonaldScots 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 
MackTracing 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 
MackerkindaleUpdate on Surnames and ClansmenAdditional notes, about the lands of Fantalane, relating to the author's book.1 page or more43Michael Robson 
MackintoshA Six Year Family History InvestigationAbsorbing account of James Drummond, botanist, born at Hawthornden (near Lasswade), and Thomas Drummond (also a botanist).5 pages or more23Andrew Brown 
Maclehose15 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 
MacleodMy 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 
MadagascarNorth 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 
MaddoxThe Pedigree of the Selkirk Family of Selkirk , ScotlandA family tree of the Selkirk Family.2 pages or more2James Selkirk 
MaidstoneWilliam 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 
MaitlandRobert 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 
MajoribanksTwo Sutherland FactorsTwo brothers from Yair who were factors for Sutherland. It also covers the Highland Clearances right up to his death.3 pages or more9Jane Gibson 
MakdougallSir 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 
MakerstounRob 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 
MakerstounRob 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 
MakerstounThe 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 
MakerstounThistle 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 
MakerstounSir 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 
MaltaMiscellaneous 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 
MamionMennims of NorhamThe history of Norham, its castle, and how it got its name.3 pages or more25A.M.Mennim 
ManchesterFame/Infamy/Riches - a history of the Greig familyAbout the Greigs of Manchester and Oldham, originally from Ayton and Earlston.4 pages or more62Jim Greig 
MangertonUpdate on Surnames and ClansmenAdditional notes, about the lands of Fantalane, relating to the author's book.1 page or more43Michael Robson 
Manitoulin IslandAinslies 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 
MarchKnow your Parish-PolwarthDescription of the village of Polwarth, its history, the inhabitants, and their occupations.1 page or more28 
MarchmontMellerstainSynopsis of a talk on "Mellerstain" given to the society on 15th October 1995. It is a very good account of the mansion and its keepers from the past to the present.3 pages or more30M. Ellis 
Marco PoloJourney 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 
MarjorybanksFull 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 
MarmionThe 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 
MarriageAmerican 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 
MarriageCrossing 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] 
MarriageAustralian 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 
MarriageThe 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 
MarriagesNew 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 
MarriagesAmerican Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Marriages 1872-1875Marriages in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.less than 1 page49Marjorie Gavin 
MarriagesCanadian 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 
MarriagesAmerican Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Marriages 1876-1900Marriages in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.2 pages or more50Marjorie Gavin 
MarshallJames 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 
MartineWays 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 
MartineChurch 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 
MasonThe 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 
MastertonThe Tweedsmuir ConnectionReport of the society's summer outing to Upper Tweeddale.1 page or more13Violet Jardine 
MatherDeath in the Borders: 19th Century Border Murder CasesThis is the review of a book by Norrie McLeish, Border Murder Cases with a great deal of research that has gone into this volume. Gypsies, Landlords, and farm workers.2 pages or more30Norrie McLeish .(Review by Hugh K. Mackay) 
MatherA 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 
MathesonMy NamesakeAbout the Telford family from the Hawick area. He moved around from Langlee, Ancrum. They were buried in Melroseless than 1 page3Helen (Telford) Reichenbach 
Mattthew LittleThe Palseys of CraigThe story of Palseys of Craig - a two part story in issues 2 and 3 covers military and personnel accounts of many Palsleys, if you are connected it must be for you.3 pages or more2R.C.Wood 
MauldsheughOn the BusesAn article from The Southern Reporter of October 29th 1959 about George Turnbull's working life from 1913 to 1959, as a chauffeur or mechanic until 1924, then various jobs for a local bus company.2 pages or more66Charles Borthwick 
MaunsellSusanna Pringle's Birthday bookThis Pringle tale goes from Browndeanlaw to Yetholm, London, New Brunswick and beyond-very interesting.4 pages or more16Maxine Flaherty 
MauritainaForgotten Borders Andrew Cocburn 1871- 1955Born Kelso 1871 of a Blacksmith. Second engineer on the Lusitania,he also had two terms on the Mauretania .2 pages or more29Andrew Cockburn 
Mavis BankThe Days of Our Youth - Memories of MelroseThis article has been extracted from a much longer memoir that John Dick wrote when he retired around 1950. He was born in 1889, the second son of William Dick, an ironmonger in Melrose and his wife Isobella Lauder. He emigrated to Canada as a young man where he eventually became the Chief Cost Accountant for Sun Life Assurance Company. John served in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in World War I as a quarter-master sergeant. Although he was twice married he had no children.7 pages or more67John Dick 
MavisbankWilliam Dick (1849 - 1932)Account of William Dick, a blacksmith in Fountainhall and his family4 pages or more63Margaret Dick 
MaxtonThe Lillico Family - Chain Migrants to Gloucester Township, OntarioThe stort of a family that emigrated from Roxburghshire to Ontario8 pages or more70Eleanor Lillico 
MaxtonThe 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 
MaxtonFrom Cowal to the BordersThe Agricultural migration of workers and the history of the Whyte Family.2 pages or more7Donald Whyte 
MaxwellFlowers of the Forest: Borderers who fell at FloddenNames of the Borderers who died at the battle of Flodden, 1514.2 pages or more26Andrew Cockburn 
MaxwellThe 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 
MaxwellThe 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 
MaxwellheughMaxwellheugh Cottage - the biography of a houseA review of the families who had inhabited a house on the outskirts of Kelso.8 pages or more73Isobel Gordon 
Mc CrackenA family of TanishGeorge Tanish who married Catherine Gilroy from Selkirk and their decendants4 pages or more4P. Tanish- Hardie 
Mc FarlandThe Altarstone at StoboStobo Slate Quarry "inferior to no slate whatever". Also a connection to Merlin and Arthur.1 page or more10Isobel Jardine 
Mc LeanThe mole catchers of LilliesleafThe story of a mole and rabbit catcher in the Lilliesleaf area.1 page or more18Mrs S.J. Hodgkinson 
McCleanThistle 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 
McDonaldScots 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 
McEwanPolwarth 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 
McgillExtracts from Dunse Barony RecordsExtracts from the author's book, Dunse Barony Records, in the 1760s.2 pages or more68Ronald Morrison 
McKayMore 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 
McKenzieMcKenzie's around the River AleAn account of McKenzies in and around the Borders.4 pages or more49W E McKenzie 
McKinlay TariffSt Mary's MillFrom the start of the Mill in 1894 through good and bad times . How the mill was used through both world wars.3 pages or more36Jane Gibson 
McLarenThe Pedigree of the Selkirk Family of Selkirk , ScotlandA family tree of the Selkirk Family.2 pages or more2James Selkirk 
McLeishThe People of the LammermuirsDetailed history of the Lammermuirs from Celtic times to the 19th century.5 pages or more23Norrie McLeish 
McLeishBorder MurdersThis is a stroll around the Borders looking into, with some depth, the murders in the 1800s.2 pages or more32Norrie Mcleish 
McMathJames 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 
McNaughtExtracts from Dunse Barony RecordsExtracts from the author's book, Dunse Barony Records, in the 1760s.2 pages or more68Ronald Morrison 
McNeileK.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 
McNiele 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 
McVittieFamily Tree Maker OnlineDescription of some of the features and benefits of using a family history computer program with the Internet2 pages or more40Allan McVittie 
Meadowbank houseTweedmount 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 
MedalsGrandad's MedalsA description of the campaigh medals awarded to servicemen and women in WW I. The medal records are often the only record of a forebears service in the army during that conflict.1 page or more72David Rudram 
Medical AssistanceAspects 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 
MedicineDr 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 
MeikledaleA 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 
MelbourneMelrose to Melbourne - The Story of one Wallace familyInteresting account of the author's Wallace research, ancestral emigration from Melrose to Sydney, Australia, farming, and the army. Two interesting photographs, too.3 pages or more67Richard Balsillie 
MelbourneJourney 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 
MelbourneAdam 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 
MelbourneBorn 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 
MellerstainMellerstainSynopsis of a talk on "Mellerstain" given to the society on 15th October 1995. It is a very good account of the mansion and its keepers from the past to the present.3 pages or more30M. Ellis 
MelroseThe Days of Our Youth - Memories of MelroseThis article has been extracted from a much longer memoir that John Dick wrote when he retired around 1950. He was born in 1889, the second son of William Dick, an ironmonger in Melrose and his wife Isobella Lauder. He emigrated to Canada as a young man where he eventually became the Chief Cost Accountant for Sun Life Assurance Company. John served in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in World War I as a quarter-master sergeant. Although he was twice married he had no children.7 pages or more67John Dick 
MelroseA 'Scot' Moves to South AfricaBiography of Archibald Little, born Melrose, 11th Jan 1829, died 13 Dec 1921, Johannesburg. Brief notes on his occupations, and service in the Basuto War.2 pages or more44Tony Little 
MelroseThe 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 
MelroseThe 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 
MelroseCavers & DistrictTalk given in February 2007 about the history of the kirk and parish of Cavers, and its links with Melrose, St Cuthbert, and other famous people.6 pages or more64Jean Muir 
MelroseA 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 
MelroseA 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 
MelroseWilliam Dick (1849 - 1932)Account of William Dick, a blacksmith in Fountainhall and his family4 pages or more63Margaret Dick 
MelroseMelrose: Past and PresentA story of Melrose from 3000 years B.C. to the Greenyards in 1992.2 pages or more22Mr. T Little 
MelroseLangshaw Mill Decree of 1608Extract Decree relating to Langshaw Mill. The Decree is interesting for genealogists because of the very considerable number of people mentioned in it.1 page or more59Gregory Lauder-Frost 
MelroseCousin Fred from HawickProblems tracing the history of a Dickson family who had lived in the Lauder area from the 17th century,3 pages or more65Jim Dickson 
MelroseMelrose to Melbourne - The Story of one Wallace familyInteresting account of the author's Wallace research, ancestral emigration from Melrose to Sydney, Australia, farming, and the army. Two interesting photographs, too.3 pages or more67Richard Balsillie 
MelroseMy 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 
MelroseEscape from DingletonSome of the inmates of Dingleton Asylum , Melrose tried to escape. A few entries from the Register of excapes are listed here.3 pages or more74Peter Munro 
MelroseThe 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 
MelroseBlind Jamie DonaldsonAccount of James Donaldson, whose tombstone is in Melrose Abbey churchyard.1 page or more47Margaret Lawson 
MelroseKelso'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 
MelroseMy 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 
MelroseMcKenzie's around the River AleAn account of McKenzies in and around the Borders.4 pages or more49W E McKenzie 
MelroseLife 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 
MemoriesScottish Borders Memory Bank WebsiteBrief note about the launch of the website and its contents.less than 1 page46 
MennimMennims of NorhamThe history of Norham, its castle, and how it got its name.3 pages or more25A.M.Mennim 
MennonThe 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 
MennonThe 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 
MenziesRob 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 
merchantsThe Scots in PolandThe story of Scottish emigration to Poland as merchant's, engineers and farm managers. The parents of the author's mother came back to Scotland at the beginnig of the 20th century..4 pages or more69Mona K. McLeod 
MermaidDouglas of Springwood ParkThe name Douglas would run fear into many Englishmen. This distinguished Border family and its history3 pages or more31Donald Whyte 
MexicoMiscellaneous 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 
MiddleburgCoercion or Consensus? The Government of a Border Burgh in the Sixteenth CenturyThe Burgesses, and how they looked after Selkirk. The privileges that they gave themselves. Continued in issue 26.5 pages or more25Peter Symms 
MiddlemistOld 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 
MidlemCD Review - Bowden Monumental InscriptionsReview of the content of this publication, and suggestions of other useful publications.1 page or more67Norrie McLeish 
Midside Maggie Midside MaggieBrave BorderlandConnections between the Borders and the Canadian state of Ontario, some poetry, and 2 buses.3 pages or more63Fred Kennington 
MillLangshaw Mill Decree of 1608Extract Decree relating to Langshaw Mill. The Decree is interesting for genealogists because of the very considerable number of people mentioned in it.1 page or more59Gregory Lauder-Frost 
MillarIn the hands of the TurkThe story of a collection to pay a ransom of a man who fell into the hands of a Turk. This is as told in the Register of the Privy Council for the year 1677.1 page or more21Jane Gibson 
MillarExtracts from Dunse Barony RecordsExtracts from the author's book, Dunse Barony Records, in the 1760s.2 pages or more68Ronald Morrison 
MillerJedburgh Border Games, 1919Cannon-fire at 6am signalled the start of the Games. Has notes of winners of various events.1 page or more63John Murray 
MillerFrom Roxburghshire to Delaware County: The 19th Century Miller Letters - Part 1Account of letters written between 1818 and 1864 from Scotland to David Miller (1795-1883), and his wives, and relatives. David Miller was the son of Thomas Miller, a beadle of Roberton Kirk.4 pages or more64John W. Hoy 
MillerThomas Lewins 1816-1858Account of Thomas Lewins' life, emigration to Canada, his family, and eventual re-migration to California.7 pages or more65Mary Newbery 
MillerA 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 
MillerAustralian 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 
MillerThe 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 
MillerMy 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 
MillsBowmakers and Currys in the New WorldBorder origins of author's family, and arrivals in New York and Montreal.1 page or more13Norman J Bowmaker 
MinistersA 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 
MinnydowFrom 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 
MintoFamily History RecordsAn archivist from the Heritage Hub in Hawick discussess a range of records that can be used to provide a fuller picture of our ancestors5 pages or more70Juline Baird 
MintoA 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 
MintoOne of the many Brown FamiliesA family tree of Browns in Galashiels, Selkirk areas.1 page or more26I.M. Brown 
MintoThe 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 
MintoThe 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 
MintoThe 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 
MisAbbey St Bathans, Cranshaws and LongformacusA brief description of 3 neighbouring parishes and the records available.2 pages or more73 
MitchellPeebles Combination PoorhouseA brief history of poorhouses in general and Peebles Poorhouse in particular. It includes someinformation about staff and inmates in the late 19th century.5 pages or more74Janis Miller 
MitchellOntario Genealogical Society summer campWhere to research in Ontario for your Canadian cousins.2 pages or more37D. C. Jeffrey 
MitchellLaidlawstiel, 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 
Mitchell-InnesMemories 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 
MitchellsKelso'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 
MithagCoercion 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 
Moffat15 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 
MoffatWhy couldn’t he have been called Ebenezer ?Article examining which John Little is the author's ancestor.4 pages or more42Jessie Hislop 
MoffatOld UncleBrief biopic about Alexander Virtue, sometime schoolmaster at Nenthorn.less than 1 page20Margery V. Turnbull 
MoffatFrom Cowal to the BordersThe Agricultural migration of workers and the history of the Whyte Family.2 pages or more7Donald Whyte 
MoffatMoffat Great-GrandparentsAbout the author's farming great grandfather, John Moffat.1 page or more60David W Kennedy 
MoffattWilliam Lewins 1785-1848Account of William Lewins' life.1 page or more65Mary Newbery 
MoffetThe 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 
MolleA Sassenach Searches for his Scottish AncestryHow the family name may have originated. Possible connections with Kelso. The Reiver Connections An interesting historical tale.5 pages or more39George Heaviside 
MonasteriesThe Parish Churches Of BerwickshireA talk by the author given to the Society on 22nd March, 1998.5 pages or more51G A C Binnie 
MoncreiffLowland 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 
MonsAfter 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 
MonsWho was Gordon Stewart of Hawick?Intriguing investigation into an adopted great uncle who died in World War I, and turned out to be a blood relative.3 pages or more65Anne Golden 
MontgomeryDeath 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 
Montieth MausoleumThe 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 
MontoseIn the hands of the TurkThe story of a collection to pay a ransom of a man who fell into the hands of a Turk. This is as told in the Register of the Privy Council for the year 1677.1 page or more21Jane Gibson 
MontrealBowmakers and Currys in the New WorldBorder origins of author's family, and arrivals in New York and Montreal.1 page or more13Norman J Bowmaker 
MontrealThe 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 
MonumentalRecording Monumental InscriptionsHow to record inscriptions on gravestones. Method used by Highland Family History Society to compile inscriprions for genealogical reference.4 pages or more54John Durham 
Monumental InscriptionsCD Review - Bowden Monumental InscriptionsReview of the content of this publication, and suggestions of other useful publications.1 page or more67Norrie McLeish 
MoorGreenlaw JailList of prisoners in Greenlaw Jail in the 1851 census.1 page or more35Carol Trotter 
MoorGreenlaw JailList of prisoners in Greenlaw Jail in the 1851 census.1 page or more35Carol Trotter 
MooreFame/Infamy/Riches - a history of the Greig familyAbout the Greigs of Manchester and Oldham, originally from Ayton and Earlston.4 pages or more62Jim Greig 
MordingtonThe Chisholm Highland ConnectionThe story of the Chisholm family, their involvement in medieval wars and their move from the Borders to the Highlands.5 pages or more73Gregory Lauder-Frost 
MordingtonA 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 
MordintonLauder 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 
Morebattle Know your Parish--HounamThe history of Hounam.1 page or more16 
MorebattleMore 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 
MorebattleMorebattle St Lawrence Church Death RegisterTranscription of the death register (1848-1862) from Morebattle St Lawrence Church.2 pages or more49Transcribed by Jean Sanderson 
MorebattleKnow your Parish--MorebattleA history of Morebattle Parish. And the surrounding area.1 page or more18Elespeth Ewan 
MorganThe Royal College of Physicians of EdinburghExtracts from a talk given by Joan Ferguson on the Royal College of Physicians from 1681 right through the years.4 pages or more39Joan Ferguson 
MorganA light-hearted tale--EpitaphsWe will never know what is written on our headstone, this article it gives you some ideas.1 page or more31Ian Abernethy 
MormonsThe 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 
MorrisonThe Bennets of GrubetAn old Roxburghshire family associated with Kirk Yetholm and the Gypsies and their descendents.3 pages or more29Donald Whyte 
Morrison & CoForgotten Borders Andrew Cocburn 1871- 1955Born Kelso 1871 of a Blacksmith. Second engineer on the Lusitania,he also had two terms on the Mauretania .2 pages or more29Andrew Cockburn 
Morrison & CoEmigration from the BordersEmigration opportunities available to Borderers in the late 19th century, to Australia, Canada, and the United States.2 pages or more32Marjorie Gavin 
MorsafesHistory in the GraveyardBody Snatching in the Borders and how it was fought.less than 1 page10Violet Jardine 
MortclothThe 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 
Mortcloth recordsColdingham 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 
MortclothsDeath is for the LivingSecond part of the talk given to the Society on 15th September 2002.7 pages or more52Anne Gordon 
MoscripDeath in the Borders: 19th Century Border Murder CasesThis is the review of a book by Norrie McLeish, Border Murder Cases with a great deal of research that has gone into this volume. Gypsies, Landlords, and farm workers.2 pages or more30Norrie McLeish .(Review by Hugh K. Mackay) 
MoscriptA Remarkable CoincidenceAnecdote of a visit to the Society's library.less than 1 page40Mike Brydon 
MossideA Rutherfurd familyNotes on the name Rutherfurd taken from the book 'Rutherfurds of that Ilk'.2 pages or more21James Selkirk 
MossmanA 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 
MounseyFrom 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 
MounseyJames Watson (Author and Historian of Jedburgh Abbey)Account of the life of James Watson, weaver, grocer, poet and writer of Jedburgh, the author's great grandfather, his descendants, and emigration to USA and Canada.10 pages or more68Rachel (Thomson) Falldien 
MoysenTracing 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 
MuirWisdom lingers: Adventures of an ex-officerFrom 1908 the Territorial movement through the First World War.3 pages or more18Stanly Gordon Ayer 
MungoA Six Year Family History InvestigationAbsorbing account of James Drummond, botanist, born at Hawthornden (near Lasswade), and Thomas Drummond (also a botanist).5 pages or more23Andrew Brown 
MungoBorder 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 
Mungo NobleWho 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 
Mungo ParkKnow your Parish: YarrowA journey down through the Yarrow valley from top to bottom1 page or more32Audrey Mitchell 
MunroSchool 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 
MurderBorder MurdersThis is a stroll around the Borders looking into, with some depth, the murders in the 1800s.2 pages or more32Norrie Mcleish 
MurdochJames Paris Lee 1831--1904 His Rifles reigned supremeBorn in Hawick, the very man who designed the Lee Enfield Rifle, emigrated to Canada, The Percussion Cap, a development by Rev Alexander Forsyth.2 pages or more3Donald Whyte 
MurrayThe 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 
MurrayFlowers of the Forest: Borderers who fell at FloddenNames of the Borderers who died at the battle of Flodden, 1514.2 pages or more26Andrew Cockburn 
MurrayRentons 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 
MurrayMellerstainSynopsis of a talk on "Mellerstain" given to the society on 15th October 1995. It is a very good account of the mansion and its keepers from the past to the present.3 pages or more30M. Ellis 
MurrayRentons 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 
MurrayThe 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 
MurrayJedburgh Border Games, 1919Cannon-fire at 6am signalled the start of the Games. Has notes of winners of various events.1 page or more63John Murray 
MurrayCoercion 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 
MurraySome 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 
MurrayGalashiels Murrays in New South WalesMurrays first came to the fore in Eccles, follow them through generations. There is also a very touching letter in the article.2 pages or more10Donald Wyte 
MurrayRecords 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 
MurrayLangshaw Mill Decree of 1608Extract Decree relating to Langshaw Mill. The Decree is interesting for genealogists because of the very considerable number of people mentioned in it.1 page or more59Gregory Lauder-Frost 
MurrayThe Flowers of the Forest--Borderers who fell at FloddenThe Fletcher brothers from Selkirk and were they at Flodden? Probably.1 page or more29Andrew Cockburn 
MurrayJames Augustus Henry Murray (1837-1915)Biography of James Murray, a linguist, philologist, teacher. He was one of the founders of the Oxford English dictionary.1 page or more45Valerie Mackay 
MurrayBorder 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 
MurrayDrumlanrig School - 'The Ragged School'Engaging account of the 150 year history of Drumlanrig School, originally the 'Ragged School' serving an area known as the West End of Hawick.10 pages or more60Marjorie A. Gavin 
MurrayA 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 
MurrayDeath 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 
MurrayIsabella Smith 1814-1904Account of Isabella Smith from Coldingham. Berwickshire; and her descendants.2 pages or more57Mary Newbery 
MurrayShillinglaw WallsShillinglaw Tower not far from Traquair it is not only a heap of stones - an interesting tale.2 pages or more38Jean Shillinglaw Ridley 
MurrayA 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 
Murray"My Great Grandfather died at sea"A ships Master from Irvine in Ayrshire. How Bill researched the history of a remarkable seaman. 'One of his best'.3 pages or more31Bill Murray 
MurraySchool 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 
MurtheringAn 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 
MustardsKelso'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 
N. RobertsonFairbairnA modern day manipulator who could be better than a Doctor for pains. Got Rugby players who got hurt at the weekend and she would fix them up.2 pages or more36kind permission of Kelso Museum 
NaesmithsPeeblesshire 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 
NantesA 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 
Napoleonic WarsAn Opaque GlassAbout William Glass (or Glasgow), who had become the first governor of the South Atlantic Island of Tristan da Cunha, honoured by the Friends of Kelso Museum in 1996.2 pages or more60Audrey Mitchell 
National Trust for ScotlandArchives at Robert Smail’s Printing WorksA brief history of the famous Robert Smail’s Printing Works at Innerleithen which was started in 1866, and about their wonderful archives.2 pages or more67David Rudram 
NaughleyThe Reverand Alexander NaughleyA very interesting account of a Parish Clergyman from Stow to Threlkeld and his life story.2 pages or more31Eddie Wren 
NeedpathThe 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 
Neidpath CastleLinks with old Peebles FamiliesA investigating search into old Peebles families.2 pages or more12Rena Stewart 
Neidpath CastleKnow 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 
NenthornOld UncleBrief biopic about Alexander Virtue, sometime schoolmaster at Nenthorn.less than 1 page20Margery V. Turnbull 
NenthornKelso Mail ExtractsSix birth announcements punblished in the newspaper in 1803 & 1804.1 page or more73Marjorie Gavin 
NesbitThe Bennets of GrubetAn old Roxburghshire family associated with Kirk Yetholm and the Gypsies and their descendents.3 pages or more29Donald Whyte 
Nesbit boat houseThistle 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 
NessBerwick-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 
Nether HorsbrughInnerleithen 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 
Netherby HallAn Elephantine trip to St Mary's LochGeorge Reavly in his history of Galashiels notes that fifty years ago not a gig could be got to hire. One of the largest trips that ever left Galashiels propelled by horse power. On the trip to St Marys Loch.2 pages or more22K. MsRae 
NetherbyresMemories 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 
New BrunswickMigration From Glendale To New Brunswick, CanadaAccount of the families who migrated from Berwick-upon-Tweed to New Brunswick, Canada, and the hazards they faced. Includes a list of families families with Glendale or Border origins were granted land.4 pages or more66Ian Herbert 
New BrunswickKennington/Cowe Family History. Part 2 - Emigration to New Brunswick 1837 - James Cowe & Isabella DonaldsonDetails of the lives of further branches of the Cowe family including one that emigrated to New Brunswick.6 pages or more71Fred Kennington 
New GuineaRecords 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 
New YorkThe 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 
New YorkBowmakers and Currys in the New WorldBorder origins of author's family, and arrivals in New York and Montreal.1 page or more13Norman J Bowmaker 
New YorkFrom Roxburghshire to Delaware County: The 19th Century Miller Letters - Part 1Account of letters written between 1818 and 1864 from Scotland to David Miller (1795-1883), and his wives, and relatives. David Miller was the son of Thomas Miller, a beadle of Roberton Kirk.4 pages or more64John W. Hoy 
New YorkBowmakers 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 
New ZealandNew 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 
New ZealandNew Zealand Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Deaths 1860-1900Deaths 1860-1900, in New Zealand of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area.2 pages or more57Marjorie Gavin 
NewbieThe 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 
NewcasletonAfter 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 
NewcastletonSidelines 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 
NewcastletonThe Lillico Family - Chain Migrants to Gloucester Township, OntarioThe stort of a family that emigrated from Roxburghshire to Ontario8 pages or more70Eleanor Lillico 
NewfoundlandRev. 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 
NewlandsTwo 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 
NewsteadMelrose: Past and PresentA story of Melrose from 3000 years B.C. to the Greenyards in 1992.2 pages or more22Mr. T Little 
NewtonEscape from DingletonSome of the inmates of Dingleton Asylum , Melrose tried to escape. A few entries from the Register of excapes are listed here.3 pages or more74Peter Munro 
Newton StewartFrom Coldstream to CanadaThe Galbraith history from Coldstream to Toronto University. A comprehensive account of the Galbraiths.3 pages or more26James Burns 
NicholA 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 
NicholThe poor, crime and punishment,and the power of the Kirk in the Borders, 17th & 18th CenturiesWhen paupers died, the contents of their houses were sold by public roup. This is an account of one sale and the strength of the Kirk.2 pages or more31M. C. Lawson 
NicholA Teri Forever- My Rich Border HeritageNostalgia about Hawick, and the revelation that some of her ancestors came from southern England, she has researched back to 500AD on her direct paternal line and from 1699 on other lines.3 pages or more66Anne Golden 
NicolThe 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 
NicolThe Lillico Family - Chain Migrants to Gloucester Township, OntarioThe stort of a family that emigrated from Roxburghshire to Ontario8 pages or more70Eleanor Lillico 
NicollStoddartMargaret 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 
Nine Stane RigHermitage---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 
Nine Stane RigHermitage - Grim Guardian of the BordersHistory of Hermitage castle and its occupants. Continued in issue 14.2 pages or more13Norrie McLeish 
NisbetThe 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 
NisbetA Village Roll Call 1935A list of the names found in St Abbs in 1935 - in verse. In addition to those in the index another 22 names which aoppear less than 8 times are listed.1 page or more70Alexander Nisbet 
NisbetLowland 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 
NixsonBorder Treaties of AssuranceText from the Hamilton papers on the Treaties signed by the Border Barons with the English in 1544 . Followed by a list of the Border Clans in 1597 in the East March.5 pages or more1W.H. Oliver 
NorhamMennims of NorhamThe history of Norham, its castle, and how it got its name.3 pages or more25A.M.Mennim 
North British RailwayAnother 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 
NorthumberlandJames Ferguson Schoolmaster, 1814-1894How the memory of a clock led the author to research this ancestor.less than 1 page32J Ferguson 
NorthumberlandThe 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 
NorthumberlandHarvey Settlers ReunionThis was the evening address to the reunion, about why they were in the Borders and Northumberland, and about the author's Australian cousins.3 pages or more66Ian Herbert 
NorthumberlandWilliam Lewins 1785-1848Account of William Lewins' life.1 page or more65Mary Newbery 
Nova ScotiaRecording 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 
NuriootpaWilliam 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 
OgilvieWill H. Ogilvie - A Border PoetBrief notes on Will Ogilvie and the cairn to him.1 page or more23 
OldhamFame/Infamy/Riches - a history of the Greig familyAbout the Greigs of Manchester and Oldham, originally from Ayton and Earlston.4 pages or more62Jim Greig 
OliverSelkirk 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 
OliverFamily 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 
OliverThe 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 
OliverNotes 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 
OliverThe 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 
OliverA Sassenach Searches for his Scottish AncestryHow the family name may have originated. Possible connections with Kelso. The Reiver Connections An interesting historical tale.5 pages or more39George Heaviside 
OliverNostalgic MemoriesSandra Devlin of Queensland sent a copy of a letter written in Langholm in 1934 by T. Ritchie to his cousin, Dr. T. Oliver. An abridged version is printed in this volume.2 pages or more33Sandra Devlin 
OliverReminiscences 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 
OliverBorder Treaties of AssuranceText from the Hamilton papers on the Treaties signed by the Border Barons with the English in 1544 . Followed by a list of the Border Clans in 1597 in the East March.5 pages or more1W.H. Oliver 
OntarioAt The BeginningA tale of one mans delve into family history from the U.K. to Canada and beyond2 pages or more1Peter Elliot 
OntarioThe Lillico Family - Chain Migrants to Gloucester Township, OntarioThe stort of a family that emigrated from Roxburghshire to Ontario8 pages or more70Eleanor Lillico 
OntarioBrave BorderlandConnections between the Borders and the Canadian state of Ontario, some poetry, and 2 buses.3 pages or more63Fred Kennington 
OntarioOntario Genealogical Society summer campWhere to research in Ontario for your Canadian cousins.2 pages or more37D. C. Jeffrey 
OrdKelso Mail ExtractsSix birth announcements punblished in the newspaper in 1803 & 1804.1 page or more73Marjorie Gavin 
OrdThe People of the LammermuirsDetailed history of the Lammermuirs from Celtic times to the 19th century.5 pages or more23Norrie McLeish 
OrdeExtracts 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 
OrmistaneWill of Gibbie Hatley of Gattonside 1547Details of an interesting legacy to the Edinburgh Hangman.less than 1 page74 
OrmistonInnerleithen 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 
Over CommonInnerleithen 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 
OxfordJames Augustus Henry Murray (1837-1915)Biography of James Murray, a linguist, philologist, teacher. He was one of the founders of the Oxford English dictionary.1 page or more45Valerie Mackay 
Oxford English dictionaryJames Augustus Henry Murray (1837-1915)Biography of James Murray, a linguist, philologist, teacher. He was one of the founders of the Oxford English dictionary.1 page or more45Valerie Mackay 
OxtonFollowing in the Footsteps of Robert Redpath.The story of one man's journey to mine gold in Australia. There is reference to two diaries kept by othe men on the voyage from Glasgow to Townsville, Queensland.3 pages or more69Irene J Redpath 
PaisleyAccidents and Disasters in Scotland in the 19th CenturyA list of major disasters in Scotland from 1801 to 1849.1 page or more29William P Cross 
PaisleyAn Unexpected HomecomingAn Englishman migrates to the Borders when Riddell House changes hands. He marries a local lass with links to Innerleithen.2 pages or more71David Rudram 
PalestineK.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 
PalestineAfter 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 
PalseyThe Palseys of CraigThe story of Palseys of Craig - a two part story in issues 2 and 3 covers military and personnel accounts of many Palsleys, if you are connected it must be for you.3 pages or more2R.C.Wood 
Parachute Regiment15 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 
ParkerDr 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 
PassengersArchives at Robert Smail’s Printing WorksA brief history of the famous Robert Smail’s Printing Works at Innerleithen which was started in 1866, and about their wonderful archives.2 pages or more67David Rudram 
PatersonA Family of Shoemakers - The Allans of PaxtonInterest account of the Allans of Paxton who were shoemakers in Paxton from around 1800 till the beginning of World War II.4 pages or more67Mary Newbery 
PatersonAustralian 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 
PatersonThe 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 
PatersonLowland 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 
PatonKelso Mail ExtractsSix birth announcements punblished in the newspaper in 1803 & 1804.1 page or more73Marjorie Gavin 
Patrick HumeMellerstainSynopsis of a talk on "Mellerstain" given to the society on 15th October 1995. It is a very good account of the mansion and its keepers from the past to the present.3 pages or more30M. Ellis 
Patrick PensHermitage--Grim Guardian of the BordersLord Soulis and how he came to his rather barbaric death. It follows the history of Hermitage through the years. Very interesting.3 pages or more14Norrie McLeish 
Patrick SandersonLinks with old Peebles FamiliesA investigating search into old Peebles families.2 pages or more12Rena Stewart 
PattersonBorderers in the Victorian Marriages 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 1895.3 pages or more18Barbara Turner 
PattersonWhy couldn’t he have been called Ebenezer ?Article examining which John Little is the author's ancestor.4 pages or more42Jessie Hislop 
PattersonRentons 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 
PattersonAnother 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 
PattersonCockburns 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 
PattersonRentons 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 
PauperThe poor, crime and punishment,and the power of the Kirk in the Borders, 17th & 18th CenturiesWhen paupers died, the contents of their houses were sold by public roup. This is an account of one sale and the strength of the Kirk.2 pages or more31M. C. Lawson 
PaxtonThe 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 
PaxtonRentons 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 
PaxtonThe Chisholm Highland ConnectionThe story of the Chisholm family, their involvement in medieval wars and their move from the Borders to the Highlands.5 pages or more73Gregory Lauder-Frost 
PaxtonA Family of Shoemakers - The Allans of PaxtonInterest account of the Allans of Paxton who were shoemakers in Paxton from around 1800 till the beginning of World War II.4 pages or more67Mary Newbery 
PaxtonA 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 
PaxtonRentons 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 
PaxtonBorders family originsBorder family origins, surname derivations, and various aspects of family history .1 page or more33Michael Robson 
Pearson15 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 
PearsonGreenlaw JailList of prisoners in Greenlaw Jail in the 1851 census.1 page or more35Carol Trotter 
PeatsonFrom 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 
PeddieScots 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 
PeeblesMapsBrief notes about Borders maps available from the Society, and on the Internet.1 page or more43Peter Munro 
PeeblesAlexander Turnbull and his FamilyIf you have any Turnbulls in your family and you think that you came from the Borders, this is a must for you. Turnbulls from Galashiels, Selkirk, and Hawick.5 pages or more25Jane Gibson 
PeeblesRecording 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 
PeeblesNewspapers published in the BordersBorder newspapers published in the Borders. 65 in total.2 pages or more5Peter Elliot 
PeeblesPeebles Combination PoorhouseA brief history of poorhouses in general and Peebles Poorhouse in particular. It includes someinformation about staff and inmates in the late 19th century.5 pages or more74Janis Miller 
PeeblesForgotten BorderersJames Grieve and his interesting contribution to the lowly apple.1 page or more28Jean M. Smith 
PeebleshireMapsBrief notes about Borders maps available from the Society, and on the Internet.1 page or more43Peter Munro 
PefferlawBrave BorderlandConnections between the Borders and the Canadian state of Ontario, some poetry, and 2 buses.3 pages or more63Fred Kennington 
PenangThe 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 
Peninsular CampaignThe Palseys of CraigThe story of Palseys of Craig - a two part story in issues 2 and 3 covers military and personnel accounts of many Palsleys, if you are connected it must be for you.3 pages or more2R.C.Wood 
Peninsular WarElspeth Ewan’s talk on Army Military HistorySynopsis of talk.less than 1 page43Peter Munro 
PennIsabella Smith 1814-1904Account of Isabella Smith from Coldingham. Berwickshire; and her descendants.2 pages or more57Mary Newbery 
PennyfeatherAnderson Family LegendThree brothers shared their last sixpence at Kelso Fair and then parted company. How a lady searched for relativesless than 1 page8Mrs. Steele 
PercivalTracing 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 
PerkinsDr 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 
PerrieCanadian StraysSome discoveries of Lowland strays from Grey township, Ontario1 page or more30J. Hislop 
PerthThey Went To AustraliaFascinating account of the Turnbulls journey from Ancrum to Australia via Cape Town, and life afterwards.2 pages or more43Janet Godden 
PhaupMelrose to Melbourne - The Story of one Wallace familyInteresting account of the author's Wallace research, ancestral emigration from Melrose to Sydney, Australia, farming, and the army. Two interesting photographs, too.3 pages or more67Richard Balsillie 
PhotographyArchives at Robert Smail’s Printing WorksA brief history of the famous Robert Smail’s Printing Works at Innerleithen which was started in 1866, and about their wonderful archives.2 pages or more67David Rudram 
Piper LaidlawAnderson Family LegendThree brothers shared their last sixpence at Kelso Fair and then parted company. How a lady searched for relativesless than 1 page8Mrs. Steele 
PirneInnerleithen 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 
PitcairneThe Royal College of Physicians of EdinburghExtracts from a talk given by Joan Ferguson on the Royal College of Physicians from 1681 right through the years.4 pages or more39Joan Ferguson 
Police RecordsFamily History RecordsAn archivist from the Heritage Hub in Hawick discussess a range of records that can be used to provide a fuller picture of our ancestors5 pages or more70Juline Baird 
PolmoodKnow Your Parish - TweedsmuirHstory of the parish of Tweedsmuir, and notable people. Drawing of Polmood in ruins.2 pages or more23Jean Moffatt 
PolmoodThe Wild BunchHistory of the Tweedie clan. Includes line drawings of ruins of Tinnies and Drumelzier castles.4 pages or more24Norrie McLeish 
PolwarthKnow your Parish-PolwarthDescription of the village of Polwarth, its history, the inhabitants, and their occupations.1 page or more28 
PolwarthExtracts from Dunse Barony RecordsExtracts from the author's book, Dunse Barony Records, in the 1760s.2 pages or more68Ronald Morrison 
PolwarthPolwarth 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 
PolwarthA 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 
PoorSelkirk Poor Cases, 184416 cases of Selkirk Poor from the Report of the Royal Commission on the Poor Law (Scotland), 1844.2 pages or more54Peter Munro 
Poor HouseCD Review - Kelso Poor House and Ragged SchoolInteresting review of the content of this much loved publication, and a bit on the social context of the Poor House and the Ragged School in Kelso.1 page or more67Norrie McLeish 
Poor HousesPoor BorderersSynopsis of a talk given by the author about provision for the poor.1 page or more20Audrey Mitchell 
Poor LawAspects 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 
Poor LawPoor BorderersSynopsis of a talk given by the author about provision for the poor.1 page or more20Audrey Mitchell 
Poor Law CasesAspects of Borders Life in the early 1840sPart 3 of a talk given to the Society on 19th September 1999. Discusses emigrants, and cites some poor law cases. Continued from issue 45.1 page or more46Peter Munro 
Poor ReliefPoor Relief in the 1840sA review of the operation of the poor relief in the early 19th century. It includes the size of the allwances paid and an estimate of the cost of living at the time.4 pages or more71Peter Munro 
Poor ReliefAspects 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 
Poor ReliefPoor 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 
PoorhousePeebles Combination PoorhouseA brief history of poorhouses in general and Peebles Poorhouse in particular. It includes someinformation about staff and inmates in the late 19th century.5 pages or more74Janis Miller 
populationAn account of the number of people in Scotland in the year 1755A review of a document held by the National Archive of Scotland giving details of the population, life expectancy and religious affiliation,1 page or more69Peter Munro 
Port PhillipThe 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 
PottsMore 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 
PreacherThe Scots in PolandThe story of Scottish emigration to Poland as merchant's, engineers and farm managers. The parents of the author's mother came back to Scotland at the beginnig of the 20th century..4 pages or more69Mona K. McLeod 
PrenticeBorderers in the Victorian Marriages 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 1895.3 pages or more18Barbara Turner 
PrestonSusanna Pringle's Birthday bookThis Pringle tale goes from Browndeanlaw to Yetholm, London, New Brunswick and beyond-very interesting.4 pages or more16Maxine Flaherty 
PriceThe 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 
PricesAspects 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 
PriestfieldMellerstainSynopsis of a talk on "Mellerstain" given to the society on 15th October 1995. It is a very good account of the mansion and its keepers from the past to the present.3 pages or more30M. Ellis 
PrigleFrom 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 
PrimroseTracing 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 
Primrose LeagueFemale 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 
PringleSusanna Pringle's Birthday bookThis Pringle tale goes from Browndeanlaw to Yetholm, London, New Brunswick and beyond-very interesting.4 pages or more16Maxine Flaherty 
PringleFlowers of the Forest: Borderers who fell at FloddenNames of the Borderers who died at the battle of Flodden, 1514.2 pages or more26Andrew Cockburn 
PringleA 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 
PringleLife 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 
PringleBorder 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 
PringlesGalashiels 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 
PrinterArchives at Robert Smail’s Printing WorksA brief history of the famous Robert Smail’s Printing Works at Innerleithen which was started in 1866, and about their wonderful archives.2 pages or more67David Rudram 
Protocol booksSelkirk Protocol Books. An amazing DiscoveryA hidden hoard of 16th and 17th century documents from Selkirk.less than 1 page7 
PrussiaLowland 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 
PurdieGalashiels 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 
PurdomMore 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 
PurnessA 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 
PurvesLiddles AbroadFamily pictures awaken an intrest in family history. The author made contact with relatives in Australia, descendants of a blacksmith who'd emigrated fron Heughhead, Reston.2 pages or more72Bill Stewart 
PurvesKnow your parish LongformacusThe history, and how Longformacus got its name. Its population and parish records.1 page or more21 
PurvesBorderers in the Victorian Marriages 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 1895.3 pages or more18Barbara Turner 
PurvesCousin Fred from HawickProblems tracing the history of a Dickson family who had lived in the Lauder area from the 17th century,3 pages or more65Jim Dickson 
PurvesSome 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 
PurvesDr 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 
PurvesThe 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 
PurvishillInnerleithen 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 
PyleBorder Treaties of AssuranceText from the Hamilton papers on the Treaties signed by the Border Barons with the English in 1544 . Followed by a list of the Border Clans in 1597 in the East March.5 pages or more1W.H. Oliver 
PyleThe 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 
QuebecAinslies 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 
Queen MaryAn 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 
Queensland (Rockhampton)Old 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 
QuixwoodSome 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 
RaeA Village Roll Call 1935A list of the names found in St Abbs in 1935 - in verse. In addition to those in the index another 22 names which aoppear less than 8 times are listed.1 page or more70Alexander Nisbet 
RafflesThe 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 
Ragged SchoolCD Review - Kelso Poor House and Ragged SchoolInteresting review of the content of this much loved publication, and a bit on the social context of the Poor House and the Ragged School in Kelso.1 page or more67Norrie McLeish 
Ragged SchoolDrumlanrig School - 'The Ragged School'Engaging account of the 150 year history of Drumlanrig School, originally the 'Ragged School' serving an area known as the West End of Hawick.10 pages or more60Marjorie A. Gavin 
RaglanThe 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 
RailwayWorking on the RailroadRailroad incidents recorded during the construction of the Galashiels section of the Waverley line 1884-452 pages or more30M. L.. Lawson 
Railway HaughLauder 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 
RamsayThe Days of Our Youth - Memories of MelroseThis article has been extracted from a much longer memoir that John Dick wrote when he retired around 1950. He was born in 1889, the second son of William Dick, an ironmonger in Melrose and his wife Isobella Lauder. He emigrated to Canada as a young man where he eventually became the Chief Cost Accountant for Sun Life Assurance Company. John served in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in World War I as a quarter-master sergeant. Although he was twice married he had no children.7 pages or more67John Dick 
RamsayThe 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 
Rangoon"My Great Grandfather died at sea"A ships Master from Irvine in Ayrshire. How Bill researched the history of a remarkable seaman. 'One of his best'.3 pages or more31Bill Murray 
RanulphHermitage---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 
RathieThe 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 
RavenswoodNorth 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 
RayGreenlaw JailList of prisoners in Greenlaw Jail in the 1851 census.1 page or more35Carol Trotter 
ReavlyAn Elephantine trip to St Mary's LochGeorge Reavly in his history of Galashiels notes that fifty years ago not a gig could be got to hire. One of the largest trips that ever left Galashiels propelled by horse power. On the trip to St Marys Loch.2 pages or more22K. MsRae 
ReayLaidlawstiel, 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 
RedesdaleMiriam FishOne of the band of grave yard inscription recorders, she gives a interesting description of her youth.1 page or more31Miriam Fish 
RedesdaleThe battle of Otterburn 600th AnniversaryThe history of the battle of Otterburn and the families that took part, also, Walter Scotts version is different to that of the English version in The Chevy chase.2 pages or more8Violet Jardine 
RedpathFollowing in the Footsteps of Robert Redpath.The story of one man's journey to mine gold in Australia. There is reference to two diaries kept by othe men on the voyage from Glasgow to Townsville, Queensland.3 pages or more69Irene J Redpath 
RedpathMy 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 
RedpathMy 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 
RegalityLangshaw Mill Decree of 1608Extract Decree relating to Langshaw Mill. The Decree is interesting for genealogists because of the very considerable number of people mentioned in it.1 page or more59Gregory Lauder-Frost 
RelationshipsA somewhat convoluted treeAn old music hall ditty about father and son marrying daughter and mother.less than 1 page73 
RennieLife 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 
RentonPresbyterian 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 
RentonBorderers in the Victorian Marriages 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 1895.3 pages or more18Barbara Turner 
RentonRentons 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 
RentonAnother 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 
RentonRentons 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 
RentonCockburns of that ilkThe origins of Cockburns in Berwickshire3 pages or more36Russell Wilson Cockburn 
RentonAn Opaque GlassAbout William Glass (or Glasgow), who had become the first governor of the South Atlantic Island of Tristan da Cunha, honoured by the Friends of Kelso Museum in 1996.2 pages or more60Audrey Mitchell 
RenwickEscape from DingletonSome of the inmates of Dingleton Asylum , Melrose tried to escape. A few entries from the Register of excapes are listed here.3 pages or more74Peter Munro 
RestonLiddles AbroadFamily pictures awaken an intrest in family history. The author made contact with relatives in Australia, descendants of a blacksmith who'd emigrated fron Heughhead, Reston.2 pages or more72Bill Stewart 
Rev. R. MalcolmThe Palseys of CraigThe story of Palseys of Craig - a two part story in issues 2 and 3 covers military and personnel accounts of many Palsleys, if you are connected it must be for you.3 pages or more2R.C.Wood 
RiddellThe 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 
Ringan OliverJames 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 
RitchieNostalgic MemoriesSandra Devlin of Queensland sent a copy of a letter written in Langholm in 1934 by T. Ritchie to his cousin, Dr. T. Oliver. An abridged version is printed in this volume.2 pages or more33Sandra Devlin 
RitsonOld Books with Hawick ConnectionsA description of two old books about Hawick from the author's library. One is a library book that was never returned. Speculation about the culprit reveals many family relationships.2 pages or more74Anne Golden 
RobbWisdom lingers: Adventures of an ex-officerFrom 1908 the Territorial movement through the First World War.3 pages or more18Stanly Gordon Ayer 
Robert AdamMellerstainSynopsis of a talk on "Mellerstain" given to the society on 15th October 1995. It is a very good account of the mansion and its keepers from the past to the present.3 pages or more30M. Ellis 
Robert BurnsThe Ainslies--Some notesThe name Ainslie, from 1066 onwards, a full and detailed family history.1 page or more8Violet Jardine 
Robert the BruceMelrose: Past and PresentA story of Melrose from 3000 years B.C. to the Greenyards in 1992.2 pages or more22Mr. T Little 
RobertonSusanna Pringle's Birthday bookThis Pringle tale goes from Browndeanlaw to Yetholm, London, New Brunswick and beyond-very interesting.4 pages or more16Maxine Flaherty 
RobertonFrom Roxburghshire to Delaware County: The 19th Century Miller Letters - Part 1Account of letters written between 1818 and 1864 from Scotland to David Miller (1795-1883), and his wives, and relatives. David Miller was the son of Thomas Miller, a beadle of Roberton Kirk.4 pages or more64John W. Hoy 
RobertonThe 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 
RobertonThe Border Archive - For Queen and CountyMilitia list of all men between 18 and 45 residing in Roberton in 1807.2 pages or more13 
RobertonThe 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 
RobertonRev. 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 
RobertsOn the BusesAn article from The Southern Reporter of October 29th 1959 about George Turnbull's working life from 1913 to 1959, as a chauffeur or mechanic until 1924, then various jobs for a local bus company.2 pages or more66Charles Borthwick 
RobertsonWilliam Elliot, ArchitectThe family history of William Elliot and descriptions of some of the fine house's he built.3 pages or more15Kathleen Stewart 
RobertsonKnow Your Parish - EdnamHistory of the parish of Ednam and some inhabitants.1 page or more24Audrey Mitchell 
Robertson15 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 
RobertsonEarly 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 
RockhamptonThey Went To AustraliaFascinating account of the Turnbulls journey from Ancrum to Australia via Cape Town, and life afterwards.2 pages or more43Janet Godden 
Rockhopper CopperAn Opaque GlassAbout William Glass (or Glasgow), who had become the first governor of the South Atlantic Island of Tristan da Cunha, honoured by the Friends of Kelso Museum in 1996.2 pages or more60Audrey Mitchell 
Rogert BurnsJohn 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 
RooseveltFamily Tree Maker OnlineDescription of some of the features and benefits of using a family history computer program with the Internet2 pages or more40Allan McVittie 
RossNew Collections at the Heritage HubCounty council records, diaries & estate papers were identified amongst the bacllog of un-catlogued material at the Scottish Borders Archive.4 pages or more69Juline Baird 
RowanburnA 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 
RoxburghLetters of Slains 1569--A family puzzleAn intriguing tale of death and complaint in 1569.2 pages or more12Jean Smithers 
RoxburghshireNew Collections at the Heritage HubCounty council records, diaries & estate papers were identified amongst the bacllog of un-catlogued material at the Scottish Borders Archive.4 pages or more69Juline Baird 
RoxburghshireCD Review - Bowden Monumental InscriptionsReview of the content of this publication, and suggestions of other useful publications.1 page or more67Norrie McLeish 
RoxburghshireMapsBrief notes about Borders maps available from the Society, and on the Internet.1 page or more43Peter Munro 
RoxburghshireCD Review - Kelso Poor House and Ragged SchoolInteresting review of the content of this much loved publication, and a bit on the social context of the Poor House and the Ragged School in Kelso.1 page or more67Norrie McLeish 
RoxburghshireThe 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 
RoyKelso Mail ExtractsSix birth announcements punblished in the newspaper in 1803 & 1804.1 page or more73Marjorie Gavin 
Royal Scots GreysAnother 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 
Royal ScottsWisdom lingers: Adventures of an ex-officerFrom 1908 the Territorial movement through the First World War.3 pages or more18Stanly Gordon Ayer 
Royal ScottsThe mole catchers of LilliesleafThe story of a mole and rabbit catcher in the Lilliesleaf area.1 page or more18Mrs S.J. Hodgkinson 
RuleRules/Turnbulls of Rule waterA written account of the Rule family. His wife who was Mary Rule, traces her family directly to 1693 near Norham.less than 1 page6John Simpson 
RuncimanUpdate to 'Bringing science to genealogy'An update on a DNA project that was first described in Volume 67, pages 1 -4 June 2008.4 pages or more72Lorna Henderson 
RuncimanBringing Science to Genealogy - DNA TestingHave you got a family rumour of relationships between families that you cannot prove ? Perhaps you’re curious whether or not you’ve some undiscovered relations out there somewhere in the world, or a brick wall that stubbornly refuses to budge. Then possibly you should consider DNA testing. The author set up three surname DNA projects for SINTON, FAIRBAIRN and RUNCIMAN.2 pages or more67Lorna Henderson 
RussellBorderers in the Victorian Marriages 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 1895.3 pages or more18Barbara Turner 
RussiaFrom 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 
RussiaThe 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 
RutherfordRev. 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 
RutherfordThe 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 
RutherfordThe 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 
RutherfordThe 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 
Rutherford Know your Parish--HounamThe history of Hounam.1 page or more16 
RutherfordThe Pedigree of the Selkirk Family of Selkirk , ScotlandA family tree of the Selkirk Family.2 pages or more2James Selkirk 
RutherfordA Stitch in TimeAccount of a sampler and the search for its creator in the family tree.1 page or more47Patricia Williamson 
RutherfordJean FlemingA young shepherd gets lost in the snow and is frozen to death. There's also a specification for shepherds boots.2 pages or more69Snowstorm in the Cheviots 
RutherfordNew Collections at the Heritage HubCounty council records, diaries & estate papers were identified amongst the bacllog of un-catlogued material at the Scottish Borders Archive.4 pages or more69Juline Baird 
RutherfordThistle 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 
RutherfordTwo 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 
RutherfordThe 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 
RutherfurdA Rutherfurd familyNotes on the name Rutherfurd taken from the book 'Rutherfurds of that Ilk'.2 pages or more21James Selkirk 
S.S. SamarieA family of TanishGeorge Tanish who married Catherine Gilroy from Selkirk and their decendants4 pages or more4P. Tanish- Hardie 
SacramentoThomas Lewins 1816-1858Account of Thomas Lewins' life, emigration to Canada, his family, and eventual re-migration to California.7 pages or more65Mary Newbery 
Salt Lake CityThe 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 
SamoaRecords 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 
San FranciscoTweedmount 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 
SandersonGalashiels Murrays in New South WalesMurrays first came to the fore in Eccles, follow them through generations. There is also a very touching letter in the article.2 pages or more10Donald Wyte 
Sark toll barBorder Marriage RecordsThe history of Irregular Marriages up and down the country.2 pages or more34Donald Whyte 
SaskatchewanAbout the ShillinglawFamily history about the Shillinglaws family.1 page or more5Ada Elizabeth Shillinglaw 
Scar HeughReminiscences of Sixty Years AgoA poem about the Eastern Borders, Tweedside Water Eye.less than 1 page26J.G. Stanly 
School Log BookLongformacusA cautionary tale from 1871 and some extracts from the school log book,2 pages or more73 
School RecordsFamily History RecordsAn archivist from the Heritage Hub in Hawick discussess a range of records that can be used to provide a fuller picture of our ancestors5 pages or more70Juline Baird 
SchoolmasterJames Ferguson Schoolmaster, 1814-1894How the memory of a clock led the author to research this ancestor.less than 1 page32J Ferguson 
ScotOld Books with Hawick ConnectionsA description of two old books about Hawick from the author's library. One is a library book that was never returned. Speculation about the culprit reveals many family relationships.2 pages or more74Anne Golden 
ScotlandCrossing 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] 
ScotlandsPeopleLeading Genealogy Website Unearths Miser Scrooge’s Scottish ConnectionsWhether it’s merited or not, Scots have often labelled as being tight-fisted and now one of the world’s leading genealogy websites, ScotlandsPeople, (www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk) has unearthed records which prove that the miser Scrooge did indeed have Scottish roots.1 page or more60 
ScottStrayed 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 
ScottThe LanglandsHow a family can be traced with the help of a family Bible3 pages or more36Mrs. Prue Langlands 
ScottBorderers in the Victorian Marriages 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 1895.3 pages or more18Barbara Turner 
ScottThe Leyden FamilyFrom U.S.A. an article on the name Leyden with particular reference to Dr John Leyden.less than 1 page12Ronald Spencer 
ScottFamily 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 
ScottThey Went To AustraliaFascinating account of the Turnbulls journey from Ancrum to Australia via Cape Town, and life afterwards.2 pages or more43Janet Godden 
ScottDiary of James Alexander Sligh aged 18A description of a diary kept by a young bank clerk in 1876. Selected extracts are included.2 pages or more73 
ScottAinslies 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 
ScottThe 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 
ScottWilliam 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 
ScottA 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 
ScottA Canadian ConnectionCopies of letters sent from Canada in 1864 - they make very interesting reading.2 pages or more25Jenifer Payne 
ScottBorn 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 
ScottThe 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 
ScottSelkirk 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 
ScottSchool 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 
ScottLaidlawstiel, 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 
ScottSavages of the NorthShort letter from James Usher to Walter Scott 18281 page or more14Vivienne S. Moore 
ScottOntario Genealogical Society summer campWhere to research in Ontario for your Canadian cousins.2 pages or more37D. C. Jeffrey 
ScottFlowers of the Forest: Borderers who fell at FloddenNames of the Borderers who died at the battle of Flodden, 1514.2 pages or more26Andrew Cockburn 
ScottDouglas of Springwood ParkThe name Douglas would run fear into many Englishmen. This distinguished Border family and its history3 pages or more31Donald Whyte 
ScottThe 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 
ScottThe 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 
ScottShortreed Companion of Sir Walter ScottAccount of Sir Walter Scott's friendship with Robert Shortreed (1762-1829), and Robert's descendents.2 pages or more50Donald Whyte 
ScottMore 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 
ScottBorders family originsBorder family origins, surname derivations, and various aspects of family history .1 page or more33Michael Robson 
ScottBorder 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 
ScottNotes 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 
ScottMelrose to Melbourne - The Story of one Wallace familyInteresting account of the author's Wallace research, ancestral emigration from Melrose to Sydney, Australia, farming, and the army. Two interesting photographs, too.3 pages or more67Richard Balsillie 
ScottDeath in the Borders: 19th Century Border Murder CasesThis is the review of a book by Norrie McLeish, Border Murder Cases with a great deal of research that has gone into this volume. Gypsies, Landlords, and farm workers.2 pages or more30Norrie McLeish .(Review by Hugh K. Mackay) 
ScottA 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 
Scott, Sir WalterKnow your Parish: YarrowA journey down through the Yarrow valley from top to bottom1 page or more32Audrey Mitchell 
Scottish Motor TractionTravellers 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 
Scottish OmnibusesOn the BusesAn article from The Southern Reporter of October 29th 1959 about George Turnbull's working life from 1913 to 1959, as a chauffeur or mechanic until 1924, then various jobs for a local bus company.2 pages or more66Charles Borthwick 
ScottsBorder Treaties of AssuranceText from the Hamilton papers on the Treaties signed by the Border Barons with the English in 1544 . Followed by a list of the Border Clans in 1597 in the East March.5 pages or more1W.H. Oliver 
ScottsGalashiels 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 
ScoulerRentons 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 
ScroogeLeading Genealogy Website Unearths Miser Scrooge’s Scottish ConnectionsWhether it’s merited or not, Scots have often labelled as being tight-fisted and now one of the world’s leading genealogy websites, ScotlandsPeople, (www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk) has unearthed records which prove that the miser Scrooge did indeed have Scottish roots.1 page or more60 
ScutariThe 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 
Seaton DelavalPresbyterian 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 
SelkirkThe 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 
SelkirkThe 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 
SelkirkDouglas of Springwood ParkThe name Douglas would run fear into many Englishmen. This distinguished Border family and its history3 pages or more31Donald Whyte 
SelkirkA 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 
SelkirkA 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 
SelkirkThe Pedigree of the Selkirk Family of Selkirk , ScotlandA family tree of the Selkirk Family.2 pages or more2James Selkirk 
SelkirkThe LanglandsHow a family can be traced with the help of a family Bible3 pages or more36Mrs. Prue Langlands 
SelkirkKnow your Parish: YarrowA journey down through the Yarrow valley from top to bottom1 page or more32Audrey Mitchell 
SelkirkAlexander Turnbull and his FamilyIf you have any Turnbulls in your family and you think that you came from the Borders, this is a must for you. Turnbulls from Galashiels, Selkirk, and Hawick.5 pages or more25Jane Gibson 
SelkirkCoercion or Consensus? The Government of a Border Burgh in the Sixteenth CenturyThe Burgesses, and how they looked after Selkirk. The privileges that they gave themselves. Continued in issue 26.5 pages or more25Peter Symms 
SelkirkNew Collections at the Heritage HubCounty council records, diaries & estate papers were identified amongst the bacllog of un-catlogued material at the Scottish Borders Archive.4 pages or more69Juline Baird 
SelkirkCoercion 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 
SelkirkA 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 
SelkirkThe 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 
SelkirkBondagers 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 
SelkirkMapsBrief notes about Borders maps available from the Society, and on the Internet.1 page or more43Peter Munro 
SelkirkA Canadian ConnectionCopies of letters sent from Canada in 1864 - they make very interesting reading.2 pages or more25Jenifer Payne 
SelkirkSelkirk Poor Cases, 184416 cases of Selkirk Poor from the Report of the Royal Commission on the Poor Law (Scotland), 1844.2 pages or more54Peter Munro 
SelkirkDiary of James Alexander Sligh aged 18A description of a diary kept by a young bank clerk in 1876. Selected extracts are included.2 pages or more73 
SelkirkAn Elephantine trip to St Mary's LochGeorge Reavly in his history of Galashiels notes that fifty years ago not a gig could be got to hire. One of the largest trips that ever left Galashiels propelled by horse power. On the trip to St Marys Loch.2 pages or more22K. MsRae 
SelkirkSelkirk 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 
SelkirkshireJohn 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 
SelkirkshireMapsBrief notes about Borders maps available from the Society, and on the Internet.1 page or more43Peter Munro 
Session ClerksBorders 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 
SessionsExtracts of the Hutton Session Records Jun 19th 1819 - Dec 7th 1821Transcribed extracts of the Hutton Session Records mainly about donations to the Poor, and a list of ministers since 1688. Lots of names.2 pages or more50Heather Lough 
ShacklockTracing 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 
SharpeBorder - 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 
Sharplaw Know your Parish--HounamThe history of Hounam.1 page or more16 
ShawThe 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 
ShepherdJean FlemingA young shepherd gets lost in the snow and is frozen to death. There's also a specification for shepherds boots.2 pages or more69Snowstorm in the Cheviots 
Sheriff CourtWills 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 
SherlawA Family of Shoemakers - The Allans of PaxtonInterest account of the Allans of Paxton who were shoemakers in Paxton from around 1800 till the beginning of World War II.4 pages or more67Mary Newbery 
SherlawIsabella Smith 1814-1904Account of Isabella Smith from Coldingham. Berwickshire; and her descendants.2 pages or more57Mary Newbery 
Sherlock HolmesA 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 
SherriffThe People of the LammermuirsDetailed history of the Lammermuirs from Celtic times to the 19th century.5 pages or more23Norrie McLeish 
ShielReminiscences 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 
ShieldsOld Books with Hawick ConnectionsA description of two old books about Hawick from the author's library. One is a library book that was never returned. Speculation about the culprit reveals many family relationships.2 pages or more74Anne Golden 
ShielsCanadian StraysSome discoveries of Lowland strays from Grey township, Ontario1 page or more30J. Hislop 
ShillinglawShillinglaw WallsShillinglaw Tower not far from Traquair it is not only a heap of stones - an interesting tale.2 pages or more38Jean Shillinglaw Ridley 
ShillinglawsAbout the ShillinglawFamily history about the Shillinglaws family.1 page or more5Ada Elizabeth Shillinglaw 
Ship ‘Nebo’Old 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 
Ship 'Brilliant'Life 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 
Ship 'Kaffraria'A 'Scot' Moves to South AfricaBiography of Archibald Little, born Melrose, 11th Jan 1829, died 13 Dec 1921, Johannesburg. Brief notes on his occupations, and service in the Basuto War.2 pages or more44Tony Little 
Ship 'Killawarra'They Went To AustraliaFascinating account of the Turnbulls journey from Ancrum to Australia via Cape Town, and life afterwards.2 pages or more43Janet Godden 
Ship 'Scottish Lassie 'They Went To AustraliaFascinating account of the Turnbulls journey from Ancrum to Australia via Cape Town, and life afterwards.2 pages or more43Janet Godden 
Ship voyageReminiscences 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 
ShippingArchives at Robert Smail’s Printing WorksA brief history of the famous Robert Smail’s Printing Works at Innerleithen which was started in 1866, and about their wonderful archives.2 pages or more67David Rudram 
ShoemakerA Family of Shoemakers - The Allans of PaxtonInterest account of the Allans of Paxton who were shoemakers in Paxton from around 1800 till the beginning of World War II.4 pages or more67Mary Newbery 
ShoemakerArchives at Robert Smail’s Printing WorksA brief history of the famous Robert Smail’s Printing Works at Innerleithen which was started in 1866, and about their wonderful archives.2 pages or more67David Rudram 
ShoemakersThe 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 
ShortreedShortreed Companion of Sir Walter ScottAccount of Sir Walter Scott's friendship with Robert Shortreed (1762-1829), and Robert's descendents.2 pages or more50Donald Whyte 
SibbaldThe Royal College of Physicians of EdinburghExtracts from a talk given by Joan Ferguson on the Royal College of Physicians from 1681 right through the years.4 pages or more39Joan Ferguson 
SimprimFrom 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 
SimpsonDr 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 
SimpsonThe LanglandsHow a family can be traced with the help of a family Bible3 pages or more36Mrs. Prue Langlands 
SimpsonA family of TanishGeorge Tanish who married Catherine Gilroy from Selkirk and their decendants4 pages or more4P. Tanish- Hardie 
SimpsonIn the hands of the TurkThe story of a collection to pay a ransom of a man who fell into the hands of a Turk. This is as told in the Register of the Privy Council for the year 1677.1 page or more21Jane Gibson 
SimsonCousin Fred from HawickProblems tracing the history of a Dickson family who had lived in the Lauder area from the 17th century,3 pages or more65Jim Dickson 
SinclairFamily 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 
SinclairPolwarth 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 
Singapore"My Great Grandfather died at sea"A ships Master from Irvine in Ayrshire. How Bill researched the history of a remarkable seaman. 'One of his best'.3 pages or more31Bill Murray 
SintonUpdate to 'Bringing science to genealogy'An update on a DNA project that was first described in Volume 67, pages 1 -4 June 2008.4 pages or more72Lorna Henderson 
SintonBringing Science to Genealogy - DNA TestingHave you got a family rumour of relationships between families that you cannot prove ? Perhaps you’re curious whether or not you’ve some undiscovered relations out there somewhere in the world, or a brick wall that stubbornly refuses to budge. Then possibly you should consider DNA testing. The author set up three surname DNA projects for SINTON, FAIRBAIRN and RUNCIMAN.2 pages or more67Lorna Henderson 
Sir A RamseyHermitage--Grim Guardian of the BordersLord Soulis and how he came to his rather barbaric death. It follows the history of Hermitage through the years. Very interesting.3 pages or more14Norrie McLeish 
Sir G. HomeCockburns of that ilkThe origins of Cockburns in Berwickshire3 pages or more36Russell Wilson Cockburn 
Sir W. DouglasHermitage--Grim Guardian of the BordersLord Soulis and how he came to his rather barbaric death. It follows the history of Hermitage through the years. Very interesting.3 pages or more14Norrie McLeish 
Sir Walter ScottMelrose: Past and PresentA story of Melrose from 3000 years B.C. to the Greenyards in 1992.2 pages or more22Mr. T Little 
SlighDiary of James Alexander Sligh aged 18A description of a diary kept by a young bank clerk in 1876. Selected extracts are included.2 pages or more73 
SmailBaillie 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 
SmailArchives at Robert Smail’s Printing WorksA brief history of the famous Robert Smail’s Printing Works at Innerleithen which was started in 1866, and about their wonderful archives.2 pages or more67David Rudram 
SmailholmMarth’s Marmalad and Diet LoafSome letters which brought life to the bare bones of the author's family tree.2 pages or more56Marjorie Dybeck 
SmailholmThe Crammond Family of SmailholmNotes about a Crammond family of Smailholm and their children.1 page or more57Hazel Crammond 
SmailholmCaptain Cook's Border BackgroundThe history of Captain James Cook and the Ednam connection.1 page or more6Dr Jim Trainer 
SmailholmA 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 
SmallRev. 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 
SmiddyFountainhall Smiddy 1793-1945Account of the Hislop / Dick family who worked in the smiddy (blacksmith's shop) for five generations.2 pages or more57Margaret Dick 
SmithIsabella Smith 1814-1904Account of Isabella Smith from Coldingham. Berwickshire; and her descendants.2 pages or more57Mary Newbery 
SmithExtracts 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 
SmithConvicts Transported to Western Australia in 1858 aboard the 'Edwin Fox'A list of Scottish convicts transported to Australia on the "Edwin Fox". Reprinted from Bedfordshire Family History Society Journal2 pages or more70Lynn Manning 
SmithNames 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 
SmithExtracts from Dunse Barony RecordsExtracts from the author's book, Dunse Barony Records, in the 1760s.2 pages or more68Ronald Morrison 
SMTTravellers 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 
SmythIsabella Smith 1814-1904Account of Isabella Smith from Coldingham. Berwickshire; and her descendants.2 pages or more57Mary Newbery 
Social CustomsYetholm 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 32.5 pages or more32A. V. Tokley 
SoulisHermitage---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 
SourhopeReminiscences 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 
SoutersThe 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 
South AfricaMiscellaneous Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - 1855-1900A list of marriages of people from various places (including Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Burma, Canada, Chile, China, France, Hong Kong, India, Italy, South Africa, Trinidad) intimated in the Hawick Advertiser between 1855-1900, with brief additional notes on some items.3 pages or more68Marjorie Gavin 
South AfricaLife 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 
South AfricaA 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 
South AmericaMiscellaneous 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 
SouthdeanThe Lillico Family - Chain Migrants to Gloucester Township, OntarioThe stort of a family that emigrated from Roxburghshire to Ontario8 pages or more70Eleanor Lillico 
SpedlinRecording 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 
SpedlinsThe 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 
SpenceLife 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 
Spences MainsLife 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 
SpitfireEdnam and Captain CookA Cleveland lady spent time and effort tracing Captain Cook. Herein lies the Ednam Connectionless than 1 page25John Newlands 
Spittal TowerJean FlemingA young shepherd gets lost in the snow and is frozen to death. There's also a specification for shepherds boots.2 pages or more69Snowstorm in the Cheviots 
SpittlefieldA 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 
SpottiswoodA 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 
SpringfieldBorder Marriage RecordsThe history of Irregular Marriages up and down the country.2 pages or more34Donald Whyte 
SpringwoodA 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 
Springwood ParkNew Collections at the Heritage HubCounty council records, diaries & estate papers were identified amongst the bacllog of un-catlogued material at the Scottish Borders Archive.4 pages or more69Juline Baird 
SproustonFollowing in the Footsteps of Robert Redpath.The story of one man's journey to mine gold in Australia. There is reference to two diaries kept by othe men on the voyage from Glasgow to Townsville, Queensland.3 pages or more69Irene J Redpath 
SproustonThe Haliburtens of SproustonOrigins of the Haliburtons William who had 12 children and their emigration to New Zealand.less than 1 page12D.N. Haliburton 
SproustonThe Trotters of Sprouston and Hadden - Part 1Absorbing account of the author's researches into her Trotter ancestry.7 pages or more52Jenny Fairman 
SproustonThe Trotters of Sprouston and Hadden - Part 2Absorbing account of the author's researches into her Trotter ancestry.5 pages or more53Jenny Fairman 
St AbbsA Village Roll Call 1935A list of the names found in St Abbs in 1935 - in verse. In addition to those in the index another 22 names which aoppear less than 8 times are listed.1 page or more70Alexander Nisbet 
St AidenMelrose: Past and PresentA story of Melrose from 3000 years B.C. to the Greenyards in 1992.2 pages or more22Mr. T Little 
St AndrewsThe Leyden FamilyFrom U.S.A. an article on the name Leyden with particular reference to Dr John Leyden.less than 1 page12Ronald Spencer 
St BoswellsA 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 
St BoswellsDeath in the Borders: 19th Century Border Murder CasesThis is the review of a book by Norrie McLeish, Border Murder Cases with a great deal of research that has gone into this volume. Gypsies, Landlords, and farm workers.2 pages or more30Norrie McLeish .(Review by Hugh K. Mackay) 
St BoswellsBorder MurdersThis is a stroll around the Borders looking into, with some depth, the murders in the 1800s.2 pages or more32Norrie Mcleish 
St CuthbertCavers & DistrictTalk given in February 2007 about the history of the kirk and parish of Cavers, and its links with Melrose, St Cuthbert, and other famous people.6 pages or more64Jean Muir 
St HelenaThe Palseys of CraigThe story of Palseys of Craig - a two part story in issues 2 and 3 covers military and personnel accounts of many Palsleys, if you are connected it must be for you.3 pages or more2R.C.Wood 
St KentigernPolwarth 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 
St LawrenceKnow your Parish--MorebattleA history of Morebattle Parish. And the surrounding area.1 page or more18Elespeth Ewan 
St MungoPolwarth 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 
St Mungo's FairKnow your Parish-PolwarthDescription of the village of Polwarth, its history, the inhabitants, and their occupations.1 page or more28 
St Ronan’s StandardArchives at Robert Smail’s Printing WorksA brief history of the famous Robert Smail’s Printing Works at Innerleithen which was started in 1866, and about their wonderful archives.2 pages or more67David Rudram 
St. CuthbertLauder 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 
St. HelenaAn Opaque GlassAbout William Glass (or Glasgow), who had become the first governor of the South Atlantic Island of Tristan da Cunha, honoured by the Friends of Kelso Museum in 1996.2 pages or more60Audrey Mitchell 
St.CuthbertMennims of NorhamThe history of Norham, its castle, and how it got its name.3 pages or more25A.M.Mennim 
StallangersCoercion or Consensus? The Government of a Border Burgh in the Sixteenth CenturyThe Burgesses, and how they looked after Selkirk. The privileges that they gave themselves. Continued in issue 26.5 pages or more25Peter Symms 
StamfordhamJames 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 
StarkFrom Cowal to the BordersThe Agricultural migration of workers and the history of the Whyte Family.2 pages or more7Donald Whyte 
StavertDiary of James Alexander Sligh aged 18A description of a diary kept by a young bank clerk in 1876. Selected extracts are included.2 pages or more73 
StBoswellsSidelines 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 
SteelGuess Who’s MissingThe descendants of William Steel Story who lived in Yetholm, Morebattle, Hobkirk, who married Elizabeth Aitchson, daughter of Francis Aitchson and Elizabeth Hogg around 1806.1 page or more64E .Helen Ball 
StephensonThe 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 
StevensonTweedmount 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 
StewartJourney 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 
StewartThe 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 
StewartFame/Infamy/Riches - a history of the Greig familyAbout the Greigs of Manchester and Oldham, originally from Ayton and Earlston.4 pages or more62Jim Greig 
StewartLiddles AbroadFamily pictures awaken an intrest in family history. The author made contact with relatives in Australia, descendants of a blacksmith who'd emigrated fron Heughhead, Reston.2 pages or more72Bill Stewart 
StewartWho was Gordon Stewart of Hawick?Intriguing investigation into an adopted great uncle who died in World War I, and turned out to be a blood relative.3 pages or more65Anne Golden 
StewartfieldThe 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 
StinsonJames 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 
StintyknoweIs Anybody Out There ?The author's search for an ancestor's home.2 pages or more56Jean Currie 
StitchelThe 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 
StoboMy 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 
StockholmTotties in SwedenNote about Thomas Tottie, from Jedburgh, born in 1664, a tobacco manufacturer, extracted from Th. A. Fischer’s The Scots in Sweden (Edinburgh, 1907).less than 1 page60 
StoryGuess Who’s MissingThe descendants of William Steel Story who lived in Yetholm, Morebattle, Hobkirk, who married Elizabeth Aitchson, daughter of Francis Aitchson and Elizabeth Hogg around 1806.1 page or more64E .Helen Ball 
StowThe 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 
StowThe 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 
StowThe Reverand Alexander NaughleyA very interesting account of a Parish Clergyman from Stow to Threlkeld and his life story.2 pages or more31Eddie Wren 
StowLaidlawstiel, 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 
StrathblaneThe 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 
StraysStraysBorder Strays5 pages or more48 
StraysMore StraysCompilation of part of the Society's Strays index.1 page or more53Jean Sanderson 
StraysStraysCompilation of part of the Society's Strays index.4 pages or more50Jean Sanderson 
StraysMore StraysCompilation of part of the Society's Strays index.2 pages or more51Jean Sanderson 
SunlawsThe Flowers of the Forest--Borderers who fell at FloddenThe Fletcher brothers from Selkirk and were they at Flodden? Probably.1 page or more29Andrew Cockburn 
Surname ProjectDNA 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 
SutherlandGrantshouse and the Turner familyHistory of the family from around 1840. Continued from issue 27.1 page or more28James Burns 
SutherlandTwo Sutherland FactorsTwo brothers from Yair who were factors for Sutherland. It also covers the Highland Clearances right up to his death.3 pages or more9Jane Gibson 
SwadlingOld 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 
SwanPresbyterian 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 
SwanBorderers in the Victorian Marriages 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 1895.3 pages or more18Barbara Turner 
SwanOld Books with Hawick ConnectionsA description of two old books about Hawick from the author's library. One is a library book that was never returned. Speculation about the culprit reveals many family relationships.2 pages or more74Anne Golden 
SwannMore 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 
SwedenTotties in SwedenNote about Thomas Tottie, from Jedburgh, born in 1664, a tobacco manufacturer, extracted from Th. A. Fischer’s The Scots in Sweden (Edinburgh, 1907).less than 1 page60 
Sweetheart AbbeyAn Unusual Way Of Recording Family TreesThis is about a gravestone in the burial ground of Sweetheart Abbey, Dumfries-shire which has a drawn family tree of the Jardine family. The article shows a picture of the gravestone.1 page or more66Colin McInnes 
SwieenyA family of TanishGeorge Tanish who married Catherine Gilroy from Selkirk and their decendants4 pages or more4P. Tanish- Hardie 
SwintonThe 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 
SydneyThey Went To AustraliaFascinating account of the Turnbulls journey from Ancrum to Australia via Cape Town, and life afterwards.2 pages or more43Janet Godden 
SymingtonFame/Infamy/Riches - a history of the Greig familyAbout the Greigs of Manchester and Oldham, originally from Ayton and Earlston.4 pages or more62Jim Greig 
SyntonMcKenzie's around the River AleAn account of McKenzies in and around the Borders.4 pages or more49W E McKenzie 
TaitThe 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 
TaitGrantshouse and the Turner familyHistory of the family from around 1840. Continued from issue 27.1 page or more28James Burns 
TaitAustralian 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 
TaitBorderers in the Victorian Marriages 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 1895.3 pages or more18Barbara Turner 
TaitBorn 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 
Tait & Bruce W.S.The 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 
TangierIn the hands of the TurkThe story of a collection to pay a ransom of a man who fell into the hands of a Turk. This is as told in the Register of the Privy Council for the year 1677.1 page or more21Jane Gibson 
TanishA family of TanishGeorge Tanish who married Catherine Gilroy from Selkirk and their decendants4 pages or more4P. Tanish- Hardie 
TarakanoffThe 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 
TatesBorder Treaties of AssuranceText from the Hamilton papers on the Treaties signed by the Border Barons with the English in 1544 . Followed by a list of the Border Clans in 1597 in the East March.5 pages or more1W.H. Oliver 
TaylorBondagers 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 
TeeswaterAt The BeginningA tale of one mans delve into family history from the U.K. to Canada and beyond2 pages or more1Peter Elliot 
TelescopeJames 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 
TelferNorth Dumfries, OntarioNorth Dumfries, Ontario - how John Clark set up and built a settlement.1 page or more31Mr G. Clark 
TelfordNostalgic MemoriesSandra Devlin of Queensland sent a copy of a letter written in Langholm in 1934 by T. Ritchie to his cousin, Dr. T. Oliver. An abridged version is printed in this volume.2 pages or more33Sandra Devlin 
TelfordReminiscences 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 
TelfordMy NamesakeAbout the Telford family from the Hawick area. He moved around from Langlee, Ancrum. They were buried in Melroseless than 1 page3Helen (Telford) Reichenbach 
TennesseeFredrick Thomas EckfordBiography of F T Eckford, Second Lieutenant, 12th (Green’s) Tennessee Cavalry Regt.1 page or more43 Jeffry W. Gatlin 
TennesseeBecton 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 
TerrorNorth 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 
TeviotdaleNewspapers published in the BordersBorder newspapers published in the Borders. 65 in total.2 pages or more5Peter Elliot 
TexasJames 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 
The Black DouglasGalashiels Murrays in New South WalesMurrays first came to the fore in Eccles, follow them through generations. There is also a very touching letter in the article.2 pages or more10Donald Wyte 
The Gala Brass BandAn Elephantine trip to St Mary's LochGeorge Reavly in his history of Galashiels notes that fifty years ago not a gig could be got to hire. One of the largest trips that ever left Galashiels propelled by horse power. On the trip to St Marys Loch.2 pages or more22K. MsRae 
The LuggieBaillie 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 
The SeasonsCaptain Cook's Border BackgroundThe history of Captain James Cook and the Ednam connection.1 page or more6Dr Jim Trainer 
Thirestane CastleRobert 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 
ThomMiscellaneous Intimations in Hawick Advertiser 1855-1900A transcription of death notices in rhe local newspaper. There are too many names ot list them all. Only those with extended entries are indexed.10 pages or more69Marjorie Gavin 
ThomasJedburgh Border Games, 1919Cannon-fire at 6am signalled the start of the Games. Has notes of winners of various events.1 page or more63John Murray 
ThompsonPeebles Combination PoorhouseA brief history of poorhouses in general and Peebles Poorhouse in particular. It includes someinformation about staff and inmates in the late 19th century.5 pages or more74Janis Miller 
ThompsonExtracts 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 
ThompsonBowden School RecordsBowden School admission records from 1872. Also lists their parent or guardian.2 pages or more25 
ThomsonDiary of James Alexander Sligh aged 18A description of a diary kept by a young bank clerk in 1876. Selected extracts are included.2 pages or more73 
ThomsonKnow Your Parish - EdnamHistory of the parish of Ednam and some inhabitants.1 page or more24Audrey Mitchell 
ThomsonStoddartMargaret 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 
ThomsonA 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 
ThomsonJames 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 
ThomsonEscape from DingletonSome of the inmates of Dingleton Asylum , Melrose tried to escape. A few entries from the Register of excapes are listed here.3 pages or more74Peter Munro 
ThomsonThe 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 
ThomsonFrom Roxburghshire to Delaware County: The 19th Century Miller Letters - Part 1Account of letters written between 1818 and 1864 from Scotland to David Miller (1795-1883), and his wives, and relatives. David Miller was the son of Thomas Miller, a beadle of Roberton Kirk.4 pages or more64John W. Hoy 
ThomsonMuckle Giggots and Sheep lost in the SnowA memory of Tibbie Shiel by Margaret Turnbull, of James Thomson, the Shepherd of Whitehope, lost in the snow.2 pages or more64C S Borthwick 
ThomsonThe Pedigree of the Selkirk Family of Selkirk , ScotlandA family tree of the Selkirk Family.2 pages or more2James Selkirk 
ThomsonA Teri Forever- My Rich Border HeritageNostalgia about Hawick, and the revelation that some of her ancestors came from southern England, she has researched back to 500AD on her direct paternal line and from 1699 on other lines.3 pages or more66Anne Golden 
ThomsonJedburgh Border Games, 1919Cannon-fire at 6am signalled the start of the Games. Has notes of winners of various events.1 page or more63John Murray 
ThorburnBaillie 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 
ThrelkeldThe Reverand Alexander NaughleyA very interesting account of a Parish Clergyman from Stow to Threlkeld and his life story.2 pages or more31Eddie Wren 
Tibbie ShielMuckle Giggots and Sheep lost in the SnowA memory of Tibbie Shiel by Margaret Turnbull, of James Thomson, the Shepherd of Whitehope, lost in the snow.2 pages or more64C S Borthwick 
Tibbie ShielsAn Elephantine trip to St Mary's LochGeorge Reavly in his history of Galashiels notes that fifty years ago not a gig could be got to hire. One of the largest trips that ever left Galashiels propelled by horse power. On the trip to St Marys Loch.2 pages or more22K. MsRae 
Tibbie ShielsKnow your Parish: YarrowA journey down through the Yarrow valley from top to bottom1 page or more32Audrey Mitchell 
Tinnies CastleThe Wild BunchHistory of the Tweedie clan. Includes line drawings of ruins of Tinnies and Drumelzier castles.4 pages or more24Norrie McLeish 
TinnisKnow your Parish: YarrowA journey down through the Yarrow valley from top to bottom1 page or more32Audrey Mitchell 
TobaccoTotties in SwedenNote about Thomas Tottie, from Jedburgh, born in 1664, a tobacco manufacturer, extracted from Th. A. Fischer’s The Scots in Sweden (Edinburgh, 1907).less than 1 page60 
ToddBorderers in the Victorian Marriages 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 1895.3 pages or more18Barbara Turner 
TollsThe Infamous JeffreyToll-roads in the Borders, toll bars, and William Jeffrey's involvement in protests against them.2 pages or more58George Martin 
ToodyayA Six Year Family History InvestigationAbsorbing account of James Drummond, botanist, born at Hawthornden (near Lasswade), and Thomas Drummond (also a botanist).5 pages or more23Andrew Brown 
TorontoOntario Genealogical Society summer campWhere to research in Ontario for your Canadian cousins.2 pages or more37D. C. Jeffrey 
TorontoFrom Coldstream to CanadaThe Galbraith history from Coldstream to Toronto University. A comprehensive account of the Galbraiths.3 pages or more26James Burns 
TorwoodleeWorking on the RailroadRailroad incidents recorded during the construction of the Galashiels section of the Waverley line 1884-452 pages or more30M. L.. Lawson 
TorwoodleeGalashiels 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 
TottfieldSavages of the NorthShort letter from James Usher to Walter Scott 18281 page or more14Vivienne S. Moore 
TottieTotties in SwedenNote about Thomas Tottie, from Jedburgh, born in 1664, a tobacco manufacturer, extracted from Th. A. Fischer’s The Scots in Sweden (Edinburgh, 1907).less than 1 page60 
Tower Hill Chapel, WoolerPresbyterian 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 
Town YetholmReminiscences 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 
TrafalgarA 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 
TransportTravellers 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 
TraquairShillinglaw WallsShillinglaw Tower not far from Traquair it is not only a heap of stones - an interesting tale.2 pages or more38Jean Shillinglaw Ridley 
TraquairThe poor, crime and punishment,and the power of the Kirk in the Borders, 17th & 18th CenturiesWhen paupers died, the contents of their houses were sold by public roup. This is an account of one sale and the strength of the Kirk.2 pages or more31M. C. Lawson 
Traquair HouseHarper Family TreeThis is a copy of a family tree on the Harper family.1 page or more7Mrs B. Logan 
TreveleyanThe 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 
TrinidadAbout the ShillinglawFamily history about the Shillinglaws family.1 page or more5Ada Elizabeth Shillinglaw 
TrinidadMiscellaneous 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 
Tristan da CunhaAn Opaque GlassAbout William Glass (or Glasgow), who had become the first governor of the South Atlantic Island of Tristan da Cunha, honoured by the Friends of Kelso Museum in 1996.2 pages or more60Audrey Mitchell 
TrotterThe Trotters of Sprouston and Hadden - Part 2Absorbing account of the author's researches into her Trotter ancestry.5 pages or more53Jenny Fairman 
TrotterThe Trotters of Sprouston and Hadden - Part 1Absorbing account of the author's researches into her Trotter ancestry.7 pages or more52Jenny Fairman 
TrotterBorder Treaties of AssuranceText from the Hamilton papers on the Treaties signed by the Border Barons with the English in 1544 . Followed by a list of the Border Clans in 1597 in the East March.5 pages or more1W.H. Oliver 
TroupA 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 
TrowsRob 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 
TrumbellThe 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 
TullyPresbyterian 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 
TurkIn the hands of the TurkThe story of a collection to pay a ransom of a man who fell into the hands of a Turk. This is as told in the Register of the Privy Council for the year 1677.1 page or more21Jane Gibson 
TurnbullDrumlanrig School - 'The Ragged School'Engaging account of the 150 year history of Drumlanrig School, originally the 'Ragged School' serving an area known as the West End of Hawick.10 pages or more60Marjorie A. Gavin 
TurnbullExtracts 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 
TurnbullOn the BusesAn article from The Southern Reporter of October 29th 1959 about George Turnbull's working life from 1913 to 1959, as a chauffeur or mechanic until 1924, then various jobs for a local bus company.2 pages or more66Charles Borthwick 
TurnbullThe 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 
TurnbullKelso Mail ExtractsSix birth announcements punblished in the newspaper in 1803 & 1804.1 page or more73Marjorie Gavin 
TurnbullFrom Roxburghshire to Delaware County: The 19th Century Miller Letters - Part 1Account of letters written between 1818 and 1864 from Scotland to David Miller (1795-1883), and his wives, and relatives. David Miller was the son of Thomas Miller, a beadle of Roberton Kirk.4 pages or more64John W. Hoy 
TurnbullThe 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 
TurnbullThe 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 
TurnbullLetters of Slains 1569--A family puzzleAn intriguing tale of death and complaint in 1569.2 pages or more12Jean Smithers 
TurnbullNorth Dumfries, OntarioNorth Dumfries, Ontario - how John Clark set up and built a settlement.1 page or more31Mr G. Clark 
TurnbullMuckle Giggots and Sheep lost in the SnowA memory of Tibbie Shiel by Margaret Turnbull, of James Thomson, the Shepherd of Whitehope, lost in the snow.2 pages or more64C S Borthwick 
TurnbullSelkirk 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 
TurnbullThe 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 
TurnbullThe 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 
TurnbullFlowers of the Forest: Borderers who fell at FloddenNames of the Borderers who died at the battle of Flodden, 1514.2 pages or more26Andrew Cockburn 
TurnbullRules/Turnbulls of Rule waterA written account of the Rule family. His wife who was Mary Rule, traces her family directly to 1693 near Norham.less than 1 page6John Simpson 
TurnbullThey Went To AustraliaFascinating account of the Turnbulls journey from Ancrum to Australia via Cape Town, and life afterwards.2 pages or more43Janet Godden 
TurnbullIt’s in the bloodNotes about why Anne, a member of the Society Council, became interested in family history.1 page or more57Anne Turnbull 
TurnbullAlexander Turnbull and his FamilyIf you have any Turnbulls in your family and you think that you came from the Borders, this is a must for you. Turnbulls from Galashiels, Selkirk, and Hawick.5 pages or more25Jane Gibson 
TurnerGrantshouse and the Turner familyThe history of Grantshouse and one of its sons, James Turner. Continued in issue 28.3 pages or more27James Burns 
TurnerGrantshouse and the Turner familyHistory of the family from around 1840. Continued from issue 27.1 page or more28James Burns 
TurnerMy 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 
TurnerFollowing in the Footsteps of Robert Redpath.The story of one man's journey to mine gold in Australia. There is reference to two diaries kept by othe men on the voyage from Glasgow to Townsville, Queensland.3 pages or more69Irene J Redpath 
TurnpikeThe Infamous JeffreyToll-roads in the Borders, toll bars, and William Jeffrey's involvement in protests against them.2 pages or more58George Martin 
TurpinA Village Roll Call 1935A list of the names found in St Abbs in 1935 - in verse. In addition to those in the index another 22 names which aoppear less than 8 times are listed.1 page or more70Alexander Nisbet 
TushielawKnow your Parish: YarrowA journey down through the Yarrow valley from top to bottom1 page or more32Audrey Mitchell 
TweedRob 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 
TweediePeeblesshire 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 
TweedieThe Wild BunchHistory of the Tweedie clan. Includes line drawings of ruins of Tinnies and Drumelzier castles.4 pages or more24Norrie McLeish 
TweedieKnow Your Parish - TweedsmuirHstory of the parish of Tweedsmuir, and notable people. Drawing of Polmood in ruins.2 pages or more23Jean Moffatt 
TweedknoweTweedmount 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 
TweedsideReminiscences of Sixty Years AgoA poem about the Eastern Borders, Tweedside Water Eye.less than 1 page26J.G. Stanly 
Tweedside Antiquarian SocSir 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 
TweedsmuirThe Tweedsmuir ConnectionReport of the society's summer outing to Upper Tweeddale.1 page or more13Violet Jardine 
TweedsmuirKnow Your Parish - TweedsmuirHstory of the parish of Tweedsmuir, and notable people. Drawing of Polmood in ruins.2 pages or more23Jean Moffatt 
TweedsmuirThe Wild BunchHistory of the Tweedie clan. Includes line drawings of ruins of Tinnies and Drumelzier castles.4 pages or more24Norrie McLeish 
TyninghamMellerstainSynopsis of a talk on "Mellerstain" given to the society on 15th October 1995. It is a very good account of the mansion and its keepers from the past to the present.3 pages or more30M. Ellis 
TynninghameRobert 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 
TytlerLauder 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 
UmbriaForgotten Borders Andrew Cocburn 1871- 1955Born Kelso 1871 of a Blacksmith. Second engineer on the Lusitania,he also had two terms on the Mauretania .2 pages or more29Andrew Cockburn 
UnemploymentAspects 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 
United StatesEmigration from the BordersEmigration opportunities available to Borderers in the late 19th century, to Australia, Canada, and the United States.2 pages or more32Marjorie Gavin 
Unthank FarmFamily Tree Maker OnlineDescription of some of the features and benefits of using a family history computer program with the Internet2 pages or more40Allan McVittie 
UpsettlingtonBygone DaysThis is the text of Eleanor's fascinating talk on Upsettlington (also known as Ladykirk) from the 12th century onwards, given to the Society on 19th October 2003.3 pages or more54Eleanor Moffat 
USACousin Fred from HawickProblems tracing the history of a Dickson family who had lived in the Lauder area from the 17th century,3 pages or more65Jim Dickson 
USAFrom Roxburghshire to Delaware County: The 19th Century Miller Letters - Part 1Account of letters written between 1818 and 1864 from Scotland to David Miller (1795-1883), and his wives, and relatives. David Miller was the son of Thomas Miller, a beadle of Roberton Kirk.4 pages or more64John W. Hoy 
USAAmerican 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 
USAJames Watson (Author and Historian of Jedburgh Abbey)Account of the life of James Watson, weaver, grocer, poet and writer of Jedburgh, the author's great grandfather, his descendants, and emigration to USA and Canada.10 pages or more68Rachel (Thomson) Falldien 
USAArchives at Robert Smail’s Printing WorksA brief history of the famous Robert Smail’s Printing Works at Innerleithen which was started in 1866, and about their wonderful archives.2 pages or more67David Rudram 
USAThe 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 
UsherSavages of the NorthShort letter from James Usher to Walter Scott 18281 page or more14Vivienne S. Moore 
UtahFrom Crosslee to Salt Lake CityThe journry of William Scott Clark from Ettrick to Idaho.2 pages or more71George Clark 
VairStrayed 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 
Valuation RollsFarms And Smallholdings at Foulden - 1920-21Transcription of Valuation Rolls for Foulden1 page or more50Brian Patten 
VeitchJames 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 
VeitchThe Wild BunchHistory of the Tweedie clan. Includes line drawings of ruins of Tinnies and Drumelzier castles.4 pages or more24Norrie McLeish 
VeitchPeeblesshire 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 
VeitchesKnow 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 
VictoriaBorn 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 
VioletThe 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 
VirtueRentons 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 
VirtueOld UncleBrief biopic about Alexander Virtue, sometime schoolmaster at Nenthorn.less than 1 page20Margery V. Turnbull 
VoyMrs Euphemia VoyObituary of Euphemia Voy, first wife of William Voy, who died at Coldstream on 24th March 1891.1 page or more23Benjamin Moody 
W. ChirnsideCockburns of that ilkThe origins of Cockburns in Berwickshire3 pages or more36Russell Wilson Cockburn 
WaddellThe 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 
Wage BooksFamily History RecordsAn archivist from the Heritage Hub in Hawick discussess a range of records that can be used to provide a fuller picture of our ancestors5 pages or more70Juline Baird 
WagesThe 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 
WagesA 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 
Wagon TrainsThomas Lewins 1816-1858Account of Thomas Lewins' life, emigration to Canada, his family, and eventual re-migration to California.7 pages or more65Mary Newbery 
Walcheren ExpeditionThe Palseys of CraigThe story of Palseys of Craig - a two part story in issues 2 and 3 covers military and personnel accounts of many Palsleys, if you are connected it must be for you.3 pages or more2R.C.Wood 
WaldieA Remarkable CoincidenceAnecdote of a visit to the Society's library.less than 1 page40Mike Brydon 
WalkerStrayed 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 
WalkerSusanna Pringle's Birthday bookThis Pringle tale goes from Browndeanlaw to Yetholm, London, New Brunswick and beyond-very interesting.4 pages or more16Maxine Flaherty 
WalkerFame/Infamy/Riches - a history of the Greig familyAbout the Greigs of Manchester and Oldham, originally from Ayton and Earlston.4 pages or more62Jim Greig 
WalkerRob 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 
WalkerRev. 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 
WalkerKelso Mail ExtractsSix birth announcements punblished in the newspaper in 1803 & 1804.1 page or more73Marjorie Gavin 
WalkerForgotten 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 
WalkerBorn 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 
WalkerSelkirk Protocol Books. An amazing DiscoveryA hidden hoard of 16th and 17th century documents from Selkirk.less than 1 page7 
WalkersThe Altarstone at StoboStobo Slate Quarry "inferior to no slate whatever". Also a connection to Merlin and Arthur.1 page or more10Isobel Jardine 
WallaceMy 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 
WallaceMelrose to Melbourne - The Story of one Wallace familyInteresting account of the author's Wallace research, ancestral emigration from Melrose to Sydney, Australia, farming, and the army. Two interesting photographs, too.3 pages or more67Richard Balsillie 
Walter ScottThe battle of Otterburn 600th AnniversaryThe history of the battle of Otterburn and the families that took part, also, Walter Scotts version is different to that of the English version in The Chevy chase.2 pages or more8Violet Jardine 
WanlessA Tale of Two SistersA Wanless family’s emigration from Yetholm to Canada.3 pages or more49Gordon Roy Fairbairn 
WanlessLongformacusA cautionary tale from 1871 and some extracts from the school log book,2 pages or more73 
WanlessThe People of the LammermuirsDetailed history of the Lammermuirs from Celtic times to the 19th century.5 pages or more23Norrie McLeish 
War of Spanish IndependenceElspeth Ewan’s talk on Army Military HistorySynopsis of talk.less than 1 page43Peter Munro 
WarchopeRev. 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 
WarickNames 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 
Warkworth CastleBorder Treaties of AssuranceText from the Hamilton papers on the Treaties signed by the Border Barons with the English in 1544 . Followed by a list of the Border Clans in 1597 in the East March.5 pages or more1W.H. Oliver 
WarmathBecton 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 
WatchtowerA 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 
WatsonJames Watson (Author and Historian of Jedburgh Abbey)Account of the life of James Watson, weaver, grocer, poet and writer of Jedburgh, the author's great grandfather, his descendants, and emigration to USA and Canada.10 pages or more68Rachel (Thomson) Falldien 
WatsonNames 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 
WatsonLowland 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 
WatsonThe mole catchers of LilliesleafThe story of a mole and rabbit catcher in the Lilliesleaf area.1 page or more18Mrs S.J. Hodgkinson 
WatsonIsabella Smith 1814-1904Account of Isabella Smith from Coldingham. Berwickshire; and her descendants.2 pages or more57Mary Newbery 
WatsonOld 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 
WauchRoxburgh 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 
WauchopeRoxburgh 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 
WaughKennington/Cowe Family History. Part 2 - Emigration to New Brunswick 1837 - James Cowe & Isabella DonaldsonDetails of the lives of further branches of the Cowe family including one that emigrated to New Brunswick.6 pages or more71Fred Kennington 
WaughJedburgh Border Games, 1919Cannon-fire at 6am signalled the start of the Games. Has notes of winners of various events.1 page or more63John Murray 
WaughK.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 
WearThe 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 
WeaversThe 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 
WeavingFamily History RecordsAn archivist from the Heritage Hub in Hawick discussess a range of records that can be used to provide a fuller picture of our ancestors5 pages or more70Juline Baird 
Web SitesThe Delights and Drawbacks of Working with One's Web PagesText of the talk given at the Society’s Open Meeting on 16th September 2001. Suggestions on building a personal website.2 pages or more47Charles Hoy 
WebbBorderers in the Victorian Marriages 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 1895.3 pages or more18Barbara Turner 
WebbAustralian 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 
WebsiteBorders Family History Society WebsiteDescription of the Society's website pages.6 pages or more53Peter Munro 
WebsiteScottish Borders Memory Bank WebsiteBrief note about the launch of the website and its contents.less than 1 page46 
WebsiteSociety WebsiteAn update about the Society's website, and the new Maintaining Interests function.4 pages or more56Peter Munro 
WebsterAn account of the number of people in Scotland in the year 1755A review of a document held by the National Archive of Scotland giving details of the population, life expectancy and religious affiliation,1 page or more69Peter Munro 
WedderburnCockburns of that ilkThe origins of Cockburns in Berwickshire3 pages or more36Russell Wilson Cockburn 
WeirhillWilliam Dick (1849 - 1932)Account of William Dick, a blacksmith in Fountainhall and his family4 pages or more63Margaret Dick 
WellingtonAlexander Turnbull and his FamilyIf you have any Turnbulls in your family and you think that you came from the Borders, this is a must for you. Turnbulls from Galashiels, Selkirk, and Hawick.5 pages or more25Jane Gibson 
WelshA Teri Forever- My Rich Border HeritageNostalgia about Hawick, and the revelation that some of her ancestors came from southern England, she has researched back to 500AD on her direct paternal line and from 1699 on other lines.3 pages or more66Anne Golden 
WelshBowden School RecordsBowden School admission records from 1872. Also lists their parent or guardian.2 pages or more25 
WelshPresbyterian 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 
WelshWho was Gordon Stewart of Hawick?Intriguing investigation into an adopted great uncle who died in World War I, and turned out to be a blood relative.3 pages or more65Anne Golden 
West IndiesMiscellaneous Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - 1855-1900A list of marriages of people from various places (including Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Burma, Canada, Chile, China, France, Hong Kong, India, Italy, South Africa, Trinidad) intimated in the Hawick Advertiser between 1855-1900, with brief additional notes on some items.3 pages or more68Marjorie Gavin 
West Port SchoolDrumlanrig School - 'The Ragged School'Engaging account of the 150 year history of Drumlanrig School, originally the 'Ragged School' serving an area known as the West End of Hawick.10 pages or more60Marjorie A. Gavin 
West RiddelBorder - 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 
WesterkirkThe Palseys of CraigThe story of Palseys of Craig - a two part story in issues 2 and 3 covers military and personnel accounts of many Palsleys, if you are connected it must be for you.3 pages or more2R.C.Wood 
WesterkirkNostalgic MemoriesSandra Devlin of Queensland sent a copy of a letter written in Langholm in 1934 by T. Ritchie to his cousin, Dr. T. Oliver. An abridged version is printed in this volume.2 pages or more33Sandra Devlin 
WestrutherThe 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 
WetherstoneA 'Scot' Moves to South AfricaBiography of Archibald Little, born Melrose, 11th Jan 1829, died 13 Dec 1921, Johannesburg. Brief notes on his occupations, and service in the Basuto War.2 pages or more44Tony Little 
WhillansThe Lillico Family - Chain Migrants to Gloucester Township, OntarioThe stort of a family that emigrated from Roxburghshire to Ontario8 pages or more70Eleanor Lillico 
WhiskyLife 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 
WhiteKennington/Cowe Family History. Part 2 - Emigration to New Brunswick 1837 - James Cowe & Isabella DonaldsonDetails of the lives of further branches of the Cowe family including one that emigrated to New Brunswick.6 pages or more71Fred Kennington 
WhiteMaxwellheugh Cottage - the biography of a houseA review of the families who had inhabited a house on the outskirts of Kelso.8 pages or more73Isobel Gordon 
WhiteheadSome 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 
WhitehopeMuckle Giggots and Sheep lost in the SnowA memory of Tibbie Shiel by Margaret Turnbull, of James Thomson, the Shepherd of Whitehope, lost in the snow.2 pages or more64C S Borthwick 
WhitekirkThe Bennets of GrubetAn old Roxburghshire family associated with Kirk Yetholm and the Gypsies and their descendents.3 pages or more29Donald Whyte 
WhitesladeWhiteslade, 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 
WhitsomeOntario Genealogical Society summer campWhere to research in Ontario for your Canadian cousins.2 pages or more37D. C. Jeffrey 
WhitsonWilliam 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 
WhyteFrom Cowal to the BordersThe Agricultural migration of workers and the history of the Whyte Family.2 pages or more7Donald Whyte 
WhytePeebles Combination PoorhouseA brief history of poorhouses in general and Peebles Poorhouse in particular. It includes someinformation about staff and inmates in the late 19th century.5 pages or more74Janis Miller 
WightUpdate to 'Bringing science to genealogy'An update on a DNA project that was first described in Volume 67, pages 1 -4 June 2008.4 pages or more72Lorna Henderson 
William CaldwellEmigration from the BordersEmigration opportunities available to Borderers in the late 19th century, to Australia, Canada, and the United States.2 pages or more32Marjorie Gavin 
William MinorJames Augustus Henry Murray (1837-1915)Biography of James Murray, a linguist, philologist, teacher. He was one of the founders of the Oxford English dictionary.1 page or more45Valerie Mackay 
WilliamsonIn the hands of the TurkThe story of a collection to pay a ransom of a man who fell into the hands of a Turk. This is as told in the Register of the Privy Council for the year 1677.1 page or more21Jane Gibson 
WilliamsonLinks with old Peebles FamiliesA investigating search into old Peebles families.2 pages or more12Rena Stewart 
WilliamsonThe 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 
Willie LeggatCavers & DistrictTalk given in February 2007 about the history of the kirk and parish of Cavers, and its links with Melrose, St Cuthbert, and other famous people.6 pages or more64Jean Muir 
WillkinsonBaillie 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 
WillsBorders 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 
WilsonA Teri Forever- My Rich Border HeritageNostalgia about Hawick, and the revelation that some of her ancestors came from southern England, she has researched back to 500AD on her direct paternal line and from 1699 on other lines.3 pages or more66Anne Golden 
WilsonTweedmount 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 
WilsonWho was Gordon Stewart of Hawick?Intriguing investigation into an adopted great uncle who died in World War I, and turned out to be a blood relative.3 pages or more65Anne Golden 
WilsonA Village Roll Call 1935A list of the names found in St Abbs in 1935 - in verse. In addition to those in the index another 22 names which aoppear less than 8 times are listed.1 page or more70Alexander Nisbet 
WilsonMore 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 
WilsonDrumlanrig School - 'The Ragged School'Engaging account of the 150 year history of Drumlanrig School, originally the 'Ragged School' serving an area known as the West End of Hawick.10 pages or more60Marjorie A. Gavin 
WilsonThe 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 
WiltonThe 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 
Wilton ChurchWilliam Elliot, ArchitectThe family history of William Elliot and descriptions of some of the fine house's he built.3 pages or more15Kathleen Stewart 
WindsorWilliam 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 
WindyknoweGalashiels 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 
WishawThe Haliburtens of SproustonOrigins of the Haliburtons William who had 12 children and their emigration to New Zealand.less than 1 page12D.N. Haliburton 
WoodIn the hands of the TurkThe story of a collection to pay a ransom of a man who fell into the hands of a Turk. This is as told in the Register of the Privy Council for the year 1677.1 page or more21Jane Gibson 
WoodhousleesA 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 
Wooler CommonBowmakers 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 
WordsworthLaidlawstiel, 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 
WrayA light-hearted tale--EpitaphsWe will never know what is written on our headstone, this article it gives you some ideas.1 page or more31Ian Abernethy 
WrightLowland 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 
WrightJerdan Family HistoryThe family history of the Jerdans, who they married, and where they lived in the Borders.2 pages or more34Fred Kennington 
WrightChurch 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 
WrightKings Own Scottish BorderersA list of men who died in the Boer War in outlying places.1 page or more32Helen Rreichenbach 
Wullies BellMemories 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 
YairTwo Sutherland FactorsTwo brothers from Yair who were factors for Sutherland. It also covers the Highland Clearances right up to his death.3 pages or more9Jane Gibson 
YarrowA Canadian ConnectionCopies of letters sent from Canada in 1864 - they make very interesting reading.2 pages or more25Jenifer Payne 
YarrowThe mole catchers of LilliesleafThe story of a mole and rabbit catcher in the Lilliesleaf area.1 page or more18Mrs S.J. Hodgkinson 
YarrowKnow your Parish: YarrowA journey down through the Yarrow valley from top to bottom1 page or more32Audrey Mitchell 
YarrowA 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 
YarrowWhy couldn’t he have been called Ebenezer ?Article examining which John Little is the author's ancestor.4 pages or more42Jessie Hislop 
YarrowAn Elephantine trip to St Mary's LochGeorge Reavly in his history of Galashiels notes that fifty years ago not a gig could be got to hire. One of the largest trips that ever left Galashiels propelled by horse power. On the trip to St Marys Loch.2 pages or more22K. MsRae 
YetholmJerdan Family HistoryThe family history of the Jerdans, who they married, and where they lived in the Borders.2 pages or more34Fred Kennington 
YetholmRev. 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 
YetholmThe Bennets of GrubetAn old Roxburghshire family associated with Kirk Yetholm and the Gypsies and their descendents.3 pages or more29Donald Whyte 
YetholmThe 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 
YetholmThe 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 
YetholmThe 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 
YetholmReminiscences 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 
YetholmA Tale of Two SistersA Wanless family’s emigration from Yetholm to Canada.3 pages or more49Gordon Roy Fairbairn 
YorkieYorkie, the Gentle ShepherdNote about a tramp, known as Yorkie, as well as his picture on the cover.less than 1 page52Carol Trotter 
YoungThe 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 
YoungNorth Dumfries, OntarioNorth Dumfries, Ontario - how John Clark set up and built a settlement.1 page or more31Mr G. Clark 
YoungThe 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 
YoungYetholm 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 32.5 pages or more32A. V. Tokley 
YoungDrumlanrig School - 'The Ragged School'Engaging account of the 150 year history of Drumlanrig School, originally the 'Ragged School' serving an area known as the West End of Hawick.10 pages or more60Marjorie A. Gavin 
YoungPresbyterian 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 
YoungBorder Treaties of AssuranceText from the Hamilton papers on the Treaties signed by the Border Barons with the English in 1544 . Followed by a list of the Border Clans in 1597 in the East March.5 pages or more1W.H. Oliver 
YoungReminiscences 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 
YoungerMore 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 
YoungerA 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