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For the topic Abbey St Bathans, there are the following articles: Some Purves families in Duns Berwickshire by Mrs. Evelyn Carlson, a synopsis is A well known Berwickshire name Purves, a family from Duns in 1634 and his heirs. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 22;
Ecclesiastical Education in Berwickshire
What the records have to tell by Dr Charles Hoy, a synopsis is Ecclesiastical education of Berwickshire and where to find useful information and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 38.
For the topic Aberfoyle, there are the following articles: Border - Line Experiences
Of a Canadian Researcher by Robert L. Morden, a synopsis is The Ainslie born in Lilliesleaf and how a trip from Canada to research the family. It ended in a book. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 10.
For the topic Adelaide, there are the following articles: Two stories of 19th century emigration to Australia and New Zealand by Elsie Ahrens, a synopsis is Two stories from the 19th century of emigration to the New World. Andrew Rutherford and his family. and it is Less than 1 pagelong. It's in issue no 12.
For the topic Africa, there are the following articles: Miscellaneous Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Births 1854-1900 by Marjorie Gavin, a synopsis is Previous 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. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 58.
For the topic Aikwood Tower, there are the following articles: Shillinglaw Walls by Jean Shillinglaw Ridley, a synopsis is Shillinglaw Tower not far from Traquair it is not only a heap of stones - an interesting tale. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 38.
For the topic Ainslie, there are the following articles: The Ainslies--Some notes by Violet Jardine, a synopsis is The name Ainslie, from 1066 onwards, a full and detailed family history. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 8;
The Rutherford Letters by Ann F Rutherford, Robert Turnbull, George Hay, a synopsis is These 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. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 44;
John Ainslie Map Maker by C.M. Ainslie, a synopsis is John Ainslie who was described at a conference in Edinburgh in 1971 as Scotland's greatest cartographer. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 4;
Border Murders by Norrie Mcleish, a synopsis is This is a stroll around the Borders looking into, with some depth, the murders in the 1800s. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 32;
Ainslies of Dolphinston to Manitoulin Island by Robert L P Morden, a synopsis is Excellent article on the author's Ainslie forebears from Ancrum and Lilliesleaf to their arrival and life in Canada. and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 20;
Border - Line Experiences
Of a Canadian Researcher by Robert L. Morden, a synopsis is The Ainslie born in Lilliesleaf and how a trip from Canada to research the family. It ended in a book. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 10.
For the topic Aitken, there are the following articles: Adam moves to the Borders by Helen M. Booth, a synopsis is Adam 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. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 34.
For the topic Akeld, there are the following articles: A Hogarth Family Tree by James Hogarth, a synopsis is There came into James Hogarth's possession a manuscript family tree covering seven or eight generations of the Hogarth family, also, where they came from. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 27.
For the topic Alberta, there are the following articles: About the Shillinglaw by Ada Elizabeth Shillinglaw, a synopsis is Family history about the Shillinglaws family. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 5.
For the topic Alderman, there are the following articles: Coercion or Consensus? The Government of a Border Burgh in the Sixteenth century by Peter Symms, a synopsis is The burgh of Selkirk, their trades, who controlled them. The baillies sergents and how they came into being. Continued from issue 25. and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 26.
For the topic Alderne, there are the following articles: Family History in "The Gladstaines Bible" by Michael Robson, a synopsis is 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. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 27.
For the topic Allan, there are the following articles: Grantshouse and the Turner family by James Burns, a synopsis is History of the family from around 1840. Continued from issue 27. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 28;
Know your Parish-Polwarth by , a synopsis is Description of the village of Polwarth, its history, the inhabitants, and their occupations. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 28;
Isabella Smith 1814-1904 by Mary Newbery, a synopsis is Account of Isabella Smith from Coldingham. Berwickshire; and her descendants. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 57;
Kelso's Ragged school by Audrey Mitchell, a synopsis is Case 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. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 9.
For the topic Allan Line, there are the following articles: Emigration from the Borders by Marjorie Gavin, a synopsis is Emigration opportunities available to Borderers in the late 19th century, to Australia, Canada, and the United States. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 32.
For the topic Allerdean, there are the following articles: Mrs Euphemia Voy by Benjamin Moody, a synopsis is Obituary of Euphemia Voy, first wife of William Voy, who died at Coldstream on 24th March 1891. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 23.
For the topic Altarstone, there are the following articles: The Altarstone at Stobo by Isobel Jardine, a synopsis is Stobo Slate Quarry "inferior to no slate whatever". Also a connection to Merlin and Arthur. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 10.
For the topic America, there are the following articles: American Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Deaths 1890-1900 by Marjorie Gavin, a synopsis is Deaths in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 53;
American Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Deaths 1879-1889 by Marjorie Gavin, a synopsis is Deaths in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 52;
American Intimations in Hawick Advertiser -Deaths 1857-1878 by Marjorie Gavin, a synopsis is Deaths in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area. and it is 5 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 51;
American Intimations in Hawick Advertiser -
Marriages 1872-1875 by Marjorie Gavin, a synopsis is Marriages in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area. and it is Less than 1 pagelong. It's in issue no 49;
American Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Marriages 1876-1900 by Marjorie Gavin, a synopsis is Marriages in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 50.
For the topic Amos, there are the following articles: Travellers Tales in the Borders by Fred Kennington, a synopsis is This 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. and it is 9 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 55;
Bowden School Records by , a synopsis is Bowden School admission records from 1872. Also lists their parent or guardian. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 25.
For the topic Anchor line, there are the following articles: Emigration from the Borders by Marjorie Gavin, a synopsis is Emigration opportunities available to Borderers in the late 19th century, to Australia, Canada, and the United States. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 32.
For the topic Ancrum, there are the following articles: They Went To Australia by Janet Godden, a synopsis is Fascinating account of the Turnbulls journey from Ancrum to Australia via Cape Town, and life afterwards. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 43;
John Ainslie Map Maker by C.M. Ainslie, a synopsis is John Ainslie who was described at a conference in Edinburgh in 1971 as Scotland's greatest cartographer. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 4;
Ainslies of Dolphinston to Manitoulin Island by Robert L P Morden, a synopsis is Excellent article on the author's Ainslie forebears from Ancrum and Lilliesleaf to their arrival and life in Canada. and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 20;
The Rutherford Letters by Ann F Rutherford, Robert Turnbull, George Hay, a synopsis is These 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. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 44.
For the topic Anderson, there are the following articles: Notes on the Ancestry of the Ettrick Shepherd by Donald Wyte, a synopsis is James Hogg (1770-1835) where he and his ancestors lived in the Borders, also who they married. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 18;
Baillie John Smail of Galashiels by , a synopsis is Baillie Smail, born at Clovenfords, was First Baillie in 1867, and was renowned for severe punishment . He died of chronic alcoholism. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 36;
Anderson Family Legend by Mrs. Steele, a synopsis is Three brothers shared their last sixpence at Kelso Fair and then parted company.
How a lady searched for relatives and it is Less than 1 pagelong. It's in issue no 8;
A Canadian Connection by Jenifer Payne, a synopsis is Copies of letters sent from Canada in 1864 - they make very interesting reading. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 25;
Forgotten Borderers by Jean M. Smith, a synopsis is James Grieve and his interesting contribution to the lowly apple. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 28;
After Gallipoli by Gavin Richardson, a synopsis is After 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. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 21;
Border Influences on the Dark Continent by Donald Whyte, a synopsis is Borderers who played a part in the exploration and settlement of Africa. Mungo Park, Thomas Pringle, John Leyden. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 27.
For the topic Andrea Ferares, there are the following articles: Savages of the North by Vivienne S. Moore, a synopsis is Short letter from James Usher to Walter Scott
1828 and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 14.
For the topic Antigua, there are the following articles: Scots in Antigua by Diana Pirrie, a synopsis is Note about St John's Cathedral, Antigua where the author found an splendid marble memorial for Robert Peddie, surgeon, native of Kelso. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 61.
For the topic Applegarth, there are the following articles: Recording the Jardines - A one-name study by Violet Jardine, a synopsis is 17 years of research of the Jardine Clan Society. A history of the Clan and the worldwide story of the Jardines. and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 27.
For the topic Applegirth, there are the following articles: The Jardine Clan Society by Family History News, a synopsis is Formed in 1977. Came from France 1066, settled in Anndale; now, branches of the family world wide. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 3.
For the topic Archdale, there are the following articles: The Genealogical Society of Utah by Mr Rogers, a synopsis is The 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. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 28.
For the topic Archives, there are the following articles: Scottish Borders Council Archives - Hawick Heritage Hub by Rachel Hosker, a synopsis is Information about the new ‘state of the art’ Council archives due to open in May 2007. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 63.
For the topic Armstrong, there are the following articles: More Canadian Intimations in the 'Hawick Advertiser' by Marjory Gavin, a synopsis is Deaths (1863-1864) extracted from the "Hawick Advertiser" of people connected to the Borders, and other places in southern Scotland.
Continued from issue 40. and it is Less than 1 pagelong. It's in issue no 43;
The Berwick Sensation by F. L. Kennington, a synopsis is This 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. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 35;
Borderers in the Victorian Marriage Registers (1853-1895) by Barbara Turner, a synopsis is 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. and it is 5 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 16.
For the topic Artisans, there are the following articles: Aspects of Borders Life in the early 1840s by Peter Munro, a synopsis is Part 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. and it is 6 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 45.
For the topic Atcheson, there are the following articles: The Dimma and Dickson Families of the Borders Region, Scotland by Thomas Dimma Minster, a synopsis is The Dimma family from Eckford, who they married, and where they settled in Ontario. This is a well researched article into a old Border family. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 37.
For the topic Atkin, there are the following articles: Thistle and Shamrock by John L. Alton, a synopsis is A very well researched article on family history covering Rutherford, Brown, Atkin, and more. The Irish connection would make it very difficult . and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 9.
For the topic Atkins, there are the following articles: So You've Found A Soldier by Capt. John E. Grey, a synopsis is The trials that you may find looking for your connection with a soldier that was in the British Army. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 14.
For the topic Atkinson, there are the following articles: Border Marriges
Boon for "Priests" and Bane for Searchers by Northumberland and Durham History Soc., a synopsis is The rise and fall of the "Irregular Marriages" From Gretna to Lamberton. and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 30.
For the topic Auchope, there are the following articles: Reminiscences of Childhood by a Matron of 78 by Jim Wilson, a synopsis is Narrative written by the author's great grandfather's sister about their emigration from Scotland to New York in 1829. Continued in issue 42. and it is 5 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 41.
For the topic Australia, there are the following articles: Journey to Australia by Dr J. B. Sproule, a synopsis is The 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. and it is 5 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 37;
A House United by Celia Baylis and Barbara Nichol, a synopsis is How 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. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 61;
Records of a Noble Life - Rev Archibald William Murray 1811 to 1892 by Ronald Morrison, a synopsis is Born in Jedburgh, he was a missionary to Samoa and New Guinea, afterwards living in Australia till his death. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 58;
Australian Intimations in Hawick Advertiser by Marjorie Gavin, a synopsis is Deaths 1862-1900, in Australia of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area. and it is 8 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 55;
Australian Deaths Recorded in the Hawick Advertiser 1854-1873 by Marjory Gavin, a synopsis is A list of people from Hawick who died in or on the way to Australia. Very comprehensive. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 36;
Emigration from the Borders by Marjorie Gavin, a synopsis is Emigration opportunities available to Borderers in the late 19th century, to Australia, Canada, and the United States. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 32;
Australian Intimations in Hawick Advertiser by Marjorie Gavin, a synopsis is Births 1858-1897, Marriages 1854-1900, Deaths 1853-1862, in Australia of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area. and it is 8 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 54;
Australian deaths recorded in Hawick Advertiser part 2 1874-1890 by Marjorie Gavin, a synopsis is Deaths in the Hawick Advertiser, it also covers other parts of the Borders. and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 37.
For the topic Ayton, there are the following articles: The Aytons of Ayton by James Eaton, a synopsis is The parish of Ayton from the Norman family De-Vesci who changed their name to Ayton to a history of the village. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 17;
Memories of Ayton by Patricia Payne, a synopsis is Mrs. 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. and it is Less than 1 pagelong. It's in issue no 18;
The Ayton Bard by A. Michael Mennim, a synopsis is This is in issues 16 and 17.
Robert Mennon was a well known Borders bard and contributed to many Scottish weeklies. and it is 5 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 16;
The Ayton Bard
Robert Mennon 1797-1885 by Michael Mennon, a synopsis is This 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 tree and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 15.
For the topic Bain, there are the following articles: Working on the Railroad by M. L.. Lawson, a synopsis is Railroad incidents recorded during the construction of the Galashiels section of the Waverley line 1884-45 and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 30.
For the topic Baird, there are the following articles: Rev. John Baird (1799-1861)--Friend of the Gypsies by Donald Whyte, a synopsis is John 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. and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 26;
Extracts from "The Border Magazine" January 1832 by Mrs O. Wilson-Croome, a synopsis is A List of names and ages from births, marriages, and deaths in and around Berwick on Tweed. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 35.
For the topic Baker, there are the following articles: Born in the Borders by Barbara E. Turner, a synopsis is A list of names that have been extraced from the Death Index (1855-6) of Victoria, Australia. Also, where to obtain copies of death certificates. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 21.
For the topic Balaclava, there are the following articles: The Purves, Clays, and the Crimean War by Will Murray and Trevor Swan, a synopsis is This 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. and it is 12 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 58;
Another Borderer at Balaclava by Colin Miller, a synopsis is Comment 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. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 60.
For the topic Balfour, there are the following articles: Letters of Slains 1569--A family puzzle by Jean Smithers, a synopsis is An intriguing tale of death and complaint in 1569. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 12;
A Berwickshire Schoolmaster by Jean Smithers, a synopsis is Jean Smithers has contributed this "nugget" from her investigations into the history of one of the strands of her ancestry. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 11.
For the topic Balfour Hays of Yester, there are the following articles: Links with old Peebles Families by Rena Stewart, a synopsis is A investigating search into old Peebles families. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 12.
For the topic Ballie, there are the following articles: A forgotten village-Huguenot refugees at Polwarth by Colin Wood, a synopsis is The 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. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 6.
For the topic Bankhouse, there are the following articles: Grantshouse and the Turner family by James Burns, a synopsis is The history of Grantshouse and one of its sons, James Turner. Continued in issue 28. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 27.
For the topic Baptie, there are the following articles: Tweedmount House
Tweedmount Road Melrose by Valerie Mackay, a synopsis is A great deal of research has gone into this article on a house from when the land was bought to when it was last sold. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 38.
For the topic Barclay, there are the following articles: My Barclay Ancestors by Liz Butchart, a synopsis is The author's great grandfather, Joseph Edgely Barclay, and other relatives. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 50.
For the topic Barossa, there are the following articles: William Coulthard: Emigrant to South Australia by Alfred J. Coultherd, a synopsis is Captain A. J. Coultherd has sent a moving account of an intrepid explorer who moved to Austrailia in 1836. and it is Less than 1 pagelong. It's in issue no 7.
For the topic Bartoun, there are the following articles: Church and School Connections in the Borders: 1717-1869 and earlier by Charles Hoy, a synopsis is Account of various Hoy ancestors, many connected with the Church. A lot of research has gone into this. and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 40.
For the topic Batavia, there are the following articles: The Leyden Family by Ronald Spencer, a synopsis is From U.S.A. an article on the name Leyden with particular reference to Dr John Leyden. and it is Less than 1 pagelong. It's in issue no 12.
For the topic Baton Rouge, there are the following articles: William Kerr--Portrait of a Canadian Immigrant by Colin Wood, a synopsis is John Kerr from Peebles emigrated to America fought in the war Civil War was honorably discharged and settled down to a farmers life. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 12.
For the topic Battle of Chickamauga, there are the following articles: Becton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, Sergeants, 4th Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSA by Jeffry W. Gatlin, a synopsis is Account of Becton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, and their activities in the Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSA. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 40.
For the topic Battle of Murphreesboro, there are the following articles: Becton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, Sergeants, 4th Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSA by Jeffry W. Gatlin, a synopsis is Account of Becton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, and their activities in the Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSA. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 40.
For the topic Battle of Nashville, there are the following articles: Becton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, Sergeants, 4th Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSA by Jeffry W. Gatlin, a synopsis is Account of Becton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, and their activities in the Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSA. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 40.
For the topic Battle of Shiloh, there are the following articles: Becton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, Sergeants, 4th Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSA by Jeffry W. Gatlin, a synopsis is Account of Becton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, and their activities in the Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSA. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 40.
For the topic Baumholder, there are the following articles: 15 PARA - Jumping for Joy by Alasdair Hutton, a synopsis is The author's talk to the Society on 30th April 2006 about life in the Parachute Regiment, its history, and some of its characters. and it is 9 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 61.
For the topic Baxter, there are the following articles: Who Was Lizzie Jardine ? by Carol Trotter, a synopsis is The author's start on her family history - mainly ordinary working folk in the Borders. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 51;
Borderers in the Victorian Marriage Registers (1853-1895) by Barbara Turner, a synopsis is 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. and it is 5 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 16.
For the topic Beanburn, there are the following articles: The Ayton Bard
Robert Mennon 1797-1885 by Michael Mennon, a synopsis is This 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 tree and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 15.
For the topic Beattie, there are the following articles: The Turnbulls of Minto Cleuchead, Burnfoot and East Middle by Mrs. Robyn Crossle, a synopsis is From Hawick to Australia
Extracts from a book of more than three hundred pages . and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 26;
Who was Little Arthur Foster? Elliots at court 1675-1682 by Michael Robson, a synopsis is Border Reivers Court sittings in the 1600's. How Cautioners upheld the Law.Also in 5 pages in issue 30 covering the same subject. and it is 5 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 29.
For the topic Bedrule, there are the following articles: The relationship of place names and personal names by Jessie Macdonald, a synopsis is The relationship is two fold: (1) Place names derived from personal names,
(2) Personal names derived or adopted from place names. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 21.
For the topic Befinells, there are the following articles: The Way We Were by Colin Wood, a synopsis is Berwickshire 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. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 15.
For the topic Belfast, there are the following articles: Recording the Jardines - A one-name study by Violet Jardine, a synopsis is 17 years of research of the Jardine Clan Society. A history of the Clan and the worldwide story of the Jardines. and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 27.
For the topic Belford, there are the following articles: Know your Parish--Morebattle by Elespeth Ewan, a synopsis is A history of Morebattle Parish. And the surrounding area. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 18.
For the topic Bell, there are the following articles: Excerpts from the Diaries of the Rev William Bell by Malcolm & Jennifer Sissons, a synopsis is Biography of Rev Bell who emigrated from Scotland in 1817 to lead a pioneer life in Perth, in the wilderness of Upper Canada. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 48;
A Case for the Commissary by Rosemary Bigwood, a synopsis is The amount of information found on any particular family is a matter of luck but time spent will be rewarding. and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 33;
A Border Lady of the Old School by , a synopsis is Interview with Mrs Jane Henderson Thomson Bell aged 83 in 1910 about her life. Written in Scots. and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 20;
A Rutherfurd family by James Selkirk, a synopsis is Notes on the name Rutherfurd taken from the book 'Rutherfurds of that Ilk'. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 21;
A Border family and the curious case of Sherlock Holmes by John Webley, a synopsis is About 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. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 60.
For the topic Belses, there are the following articles: Station Master of Belses by Jed Squirrel, a synopsis is How history turned up in a sack of rubbish and some one brought it back to life. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 15;
The Rutherford Letters by Ann F Rutherford, Robert Turnbull, George Hay, a synopsis is These 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. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 44.
For the topic Beltane, there are the following articles: Know your parish -Peebles by Jean Moffat, a synopsis is Arms of the Burgh Chartes. Families. Fairs, Transport A good history of the town and tale or two. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 26.
For the topic Bemersyde, there are the following articles: Melrose: Past and Present by Mr. T Little, a synopsis is A story of Melrose from 3000 years B.C. to the Greenyards in 1992. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 22.
For the topic Bennet, there are the following articles: Know your Parish--Morebattle by Elespeth Ewan, a synopsis is A history of Morebattle Parish. And the surrounding area. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 18.
For the topic Benrig, there are the following articles: Stoddart by Audrey Mitchell, a synopsis is Margaret Stoddart, born 1831, and her very interesting history. From stot-herd,one who tended cattle 1376. Earliest mention in Douglas Barony of Buittle. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 38.
For the topic Berrywell, there are the following articles: The Ainslies--Some notes by Violet Jardine, a synopsis is The name Ainslie, from 1066 onwards, a full and detailed family history. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 8.
For the topic Berwick, there are the following articles: The Story of a Stray by Murray Nicoll, a synopsis is Account 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. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 47;
The Berwick Sensation by F. L. Kennington, a synopsis is This 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. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 35;
Another Borderer at Balaclava by Colin Miller, a synopsis is Comment 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. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 60;
Crossing the Border by [Linda Bankier], a synopsis is Notes 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. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 57.
For the topic Berwick on Tweed, there are the following articles: Berwick-upon-Tweed Twixt Thistle and Rose-A Family Historian's Nightmare by Linda Bankier, a synopsis is Locations and types of marriages in and on the Border. Types of sources, also Parish Registers for 18th and 19th century. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 33.
For the topic Berwickshire, there are the following articles: The Costs of Church Services in Scottish Parishes by David Richardson, a synopsis is Structure of costs for church services, i.e. christenings, weddings and burials in Berwickshire and Roxburghshire between 1725 and 1832. and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 53;
Maps by Peter Munro, a synopsis is Brief notes about Borders maps available from the Society, and on the Internet. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 43;
Bondagers of the Borders by Liz Taylor, a synopsis is Liz Taylor presented a most informative talk to members of the society, this is a short story of Bondagers. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 9;
The Parish Churches Of Berwickshire by G A C Binnie, a synopsis is A talk by the author given to the Society on 22nd March, 1998. and it is 5 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 51.
For the topic Biggiesknowe, there are the following articles: Know your parish -Peebles by Jean Moffat, a synopsis is Arms of the Burgh Chartes. Families. Fairs, Transport A good history of the town and tale or two. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 26.
For the topic Bird, there are the following articles: Tweedmount House
Tweedmount Road Melrose by Valerie Mackay, a synopsis is A great deal of research has gone into this article on a house from when the land was bought to when it was last sold. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 38;
A Case for the Commissary by Rosemary Bigwood, a synopsis is The amount of information found on any particular family is a matter of luck but time spent will be rewarding. and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 33.
For the topic Birgham, there are the following articles: Ecclesiastical Education in Berwickshire
What the records have to tell by Dr Charles Hoy, a synopsis is Ecclesiastical education of Berwickshire and where to find useful information and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 38;
Rob of Trows by Mrs M. E. Mason, a synopsis is Born at Birgham, Rob was a favorite with anglers of all classes "peer and peasant alike". A boatman of great distinction on the Tweed. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 18.
For the topic Birth, there are the following articles: Australian Intimations in Hawick Advertiser by Marjorie Gavin, a synopsis is Births 1858-1897, Marriages 1854-1900, Deaths 1853-1862, in Australia of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area. and it is 8 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 54;
American Intimations in the Hawick Advertiser Births 1859-1900 and Marriages 1855-1872 by Marjorie Gavin, a synopsis is Births and marriages in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area. and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 48.
For the topic Births, there are the following articles: New Zealand Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - 1861-1896 by Marjorie Gavin, a synopsis is Births and marriages, 1861-1896, in New Zealand of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 56;
Canadian Intimations in the "Hawick Advertiser" 1855 - 1898 by Marjory Gavin, a synopsis is A list of births and marriages of Canadians intimated in the Hawick Advertiser between 1855-1898, with brief additional notes on some items. and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 47;
Miscellaneous Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Births 1854-1900 by Marjorie Gavin, a synopsis is Previous 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. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 58.
For the topic Black, there are the following articles: Rob of Trows by , a synopsis is A very prince of a Tweed boatman. That was the description of Rob by Sir Robert Maxwell in his Book "The Story of the Tweed". and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 19.
For the topic Blackethouse, there are the following articles: A Border family and the curious case of Sherlock Holmes by John Webley, a synopsis is About 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. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 60.
For the topic Blacksmith, there are the following articles: William Dick (1849 - 1932) by Margaret Dick, a synopsis is Account of William Dick, a blacksmith in Fountainhall and his family and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 63;
Fountainhall Smiddy 1793-1945 by Margaret Dick, a synopsis is Account of the Hislop / Dick family who worked in the smiddy (blacksmith's shop) for five generations. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 57.
For the topic Blacksmiths, there are the following articles: The Famous and Infamous of the Jeffrey Family by George Martin, a synopsis is Absorbing biography of James Jeffrey, son of James Jeffrey and Elizabeth Sinton, and his career as a famous gardener. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 46.
For the topic Blake, there are the following articles: The Alternative Relationship by Mrs H. Crammond, a synopsis is The Alternative Relationship and how it can be used. Also an interesting research into the Cavers and Cammond families. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 4.
For the topic Blakelaw, there are the following articles: Life in Linton with William Pringle's Family by Barbara E. Turner, a synopsis is Absorbing account of William Pringle, his children, and his grandson, Thomas Pringle, the 'Poet of South Africa'. and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 20.
For the topic Blyndlee, there are the following articles: Galashiels and some of its families by Ian Miller, a synopsis is Talk 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. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 31.
For the topic Blyth, there are the following articles: The Gypsy King and the President by , a synopsis is Relationship between President Clinton and Charles Blyth, king of the gypsies. Reprinted from the Sunday Telegraph. and it is Less than 1 pagelong. It's in issue no 23.
For the topic Blythe, there are the following articles: Rev. John Baird (1799-1861)--Friend of the Gypsies by Donald Whyte, a synopsis is John 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. and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 26.
For the topic Bombay, there are the following articles: Names of Soldiers and others who died in India mainly between 1930-36 by , a synopsis is A list of names and their regiments, and where buried. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 30.
For the topic Bookless, there are the following articles: A Berwickshire Schoolmaster by Jean Smithers, a synopsis is Jean Smithers has contributed this "nugget" from her investigations into the history of one of the strands of her ancestry. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 11.
For the topic Border Games, there are the following articles: Jedburgh Border Games, 1919 by John Murray, a synopsis is Cannon-fire at 6am signalled the start of the Games. Has notes of winners of various events. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 63.
For the topic Borders, there are the following articles: Scottish Borders Council Archives - Hawick Heritage Hub by Rachel Hosker, a synopsis is Information about the new ‘state of the art’ Council archives due to open in May 2007. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 63.
For the topic Borders
Hardie, there are the following articles: Brave Borderland by Fred Kennington, a synopsis is Connections between the Borders and the Canadian state of Ontario, some poetry, and 2 buses. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 63.
For the topic Borrowman, there are the following articles: The Descendents of James Borrowman
(1744-1813) by Philip r Borrowman, a synopsis is The history of the name Borrowman from Edinburgh down to Peebles and beyond, with a pedigree chart. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 17.
For the topic Borthwick, there are the following articles: Is Anybody Out There ? by Jean Currie, a synopsis is The author's search for an ancestor's home. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 56;
The Bankers Revenge by A. W. Kerr, a synopsis is The rise and fall of a Bank in East Lothian. and it is Less than 1 pagelong. It's in issue no 10;
The Banker's Revenge by Colin Woods, a synopsis is Extract from the History of Banking in Scotland by A W Kerr concerning some aspects of William Borthwick's behaviour. and it is Less than 1 pagelong. It's in issue no 13.
For the topic Borthwick water, there are the following articles: Who was Little Arthur Foster? Elliots at court 1675-1682 by Michael Robson, a synopsis is Border Reivers Court sittings in the 1600's. How Cautioners upheld the Law.Also in 5 pages in issue 30 covering the same subject. and it is 5 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 29.
For the topic Boston, there are the following articles: The Boston Family of Gattonside by M.C.Lawson, a synopsis is A 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. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 39.
For the topic Bothwell, there are the following articles: Know your parish -Peebles by Jean Moffat, a synopsis is Arms of the Burgh Chartes. Families. Fairs, Transport A good history of the town and tale or two. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 26.
For the topic Bowden, there are the following articles: Bowden School Records by , a synopsis is Bowden School admission records from 1872. Also lists their parent or guardian. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 25;
McKenzie's around the River Ale by W E McKenzie, a synopsis is An account of McKenzies in and around the Borders. and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 49;
The Dimma and Dickson Families of the Borders Region, Scotland by Thomas Dimma Minster, a synopsis is The Dimma family from Eckford, who they married, and where they settled in Ontario. This is a well researched article into a old Border family. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 37.
For the topic Bowden School, there are the following articles: Bowden School Records by , a synopsis is Transcribed admission register of pupils admitted 1864-1872, showing addresses, dates of birth, and parents. Continued in issue 25. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 24.
For the topic Bowhill, there are the following articles: Know your Parish: Yarrow by Audrey Mitchell, a synopsis is A journey down through the Yarrow valley from top to bottom and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 32.
For the topic Bowie, there are the following articles: The Case of Agnes Gray by , a synopsis is Taken 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. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 19.
For the topic Bowling, there are the following articles: William Dick (1849 - 1932) by Margaret Dick, a synopsis is Account of William Dick, a blacksmith in Fountainhall and his family and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 63.
For the topic Bowmaker, there are the following articles: Bowmakers and Currys in the New World by Norman J Bowmaker, a synopsis is Border origins of author's family, and arrivals in New York and Montreal. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 13;
Bowmakers and Currys in the new world by Norman Bowmaker, a synopsis is The history of the Bowmakers and Currys before and after they emigrated to the New World. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 10.
For the topic Bowshank, there are the following articles: Working on the Railroad by M. L.. Lawson, a synopsis is Railroad incidents recorded during the construction of the Galashiels section of the Waverley line 1884-45 and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 30.
For the topic Boyd, there are the following articles: The Border Archive-For Queen and County by Robert Miller, a synopsis is This is a list of all the men between the ages of 18 and 45 residing in Roberton in 1807. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 10;
The Muster-Roll of the Jedburgh Company of Volunteers of 1804 by Sandra Duncan, a synopsis is List of men from Sergeants, Corporals, and Privates, it also gives you their trade at the time. Total of men 108. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 3.
For the topic Boyle, there are the following articles: Douglas of Springwood Park by Donald Whyte, a synopsis is The name Douglas would run fear into many Englishmen. This distinguished Border family and its history and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 31.
For the topic Bramton, there are the following articles: A Hogarth Family Tree by James Hogarth, a synopsis is There came into James Hogarth's possession a manuscript family tree covering seven or eight generations of the Hogarth family, also, where they came from. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 27.
For the topic Brandt, there are the following articles: The Homes of Paxton House by Violet Jardine, a synopsis is A 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 ! and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 11.
For the topic Branxholm, there are the following articles: From Hawick to Kirkpatrick-Durham by way of Moscow by Linda M Chapman, a synopsis is Notes 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. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 57.
For the topic Brewster, there are the following articles: William Lorrain-Borders Schoolmaster by Audrey Mitchell, a synopsis is During 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. and it is Less than 1 pagelong. It's in issue no 27;
James Veitch - Border Astronomer by Bill Veitch, a synopsis is Shot extract of a talk given by Mr. Bill Veitch to the Society on the 15th of May 1994. and it is Less than 1 pagelong. It's in issue no 26.
For the topic Brisbane house, there are the following articles: Sir Thomas Brisbane by Zilla Oddy, a synopsis is From 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. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 8.
For the topic Brittain, there are the following articles: Station Master of Belses by Jed Squirrel, a synopsis is How history turned up in a sack of rubbish and some one brought it back to life. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 15.
For the topic Brixton, there are the following articles: Forgotten Borderers--Andrew Walker (1808-1896) by , a synopsis is 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. and it is Less than 1 pagelong. It's in issue no 30.
For the topic Broadlee, there are the following articles: The Early Kyles of Castleton, Scotland by John Murray and Gavid Irvine, a synopsis is The researching of the Kyles and their history right through from the 1745 rebellion to living in Kelso in the 21st Century. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 39.
For the topic Broderbund, there are the following articles: Family Tree Maker by John Unsworth, a synopsis is Description of some of the features and benefits of using a family history computer program. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 39;
Family Tree Maker Online by Allan McVittie, a synopsis is Description of some of the features and benefits of using a family history computer program with the Internet and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 40.
For the topic Brodie, there are the following articles: Life in Melrose--150 years ago by Colin Wood, a synopsis is This is the account of family life in Melrose in the first half of last century, from an autobiography of Catherine Helen Spence. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 11.
For the topic Brodies, there are the following articles: Life in Melrose--150 years ago by Colin Wood, a synopsis is This is the account of family life in Melrose in the first half of last century, from an autobiography of Catherine Helen Spence. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 11.
For the topic Brogdale, there are the following articles: Forgotten Borderers by Jean M. Smith, a synopsis is James Grieve and his interesting contribution to the lowly apple. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 28.
For the topic Brook, there are the following articles: Travellers Tales in the Borders by Fred Kennington, a synopsis is This 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. and it is 9 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 55.
For the topic Brooke, there are the following articles: Sidelines on the Borders Railway by Jane Gibson, a synopsis is Nowadays, 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. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 11.
For the topic Broomiesdyke, there are the following articles: Reminiscences of Childhood by a Matron of 78 by Jim Wilson, a synopsis is Narrative written by the author's great grandfather's sister about their emigration from Scotland to New York in 1829. Continued in issue 42. and it is 5 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 41.
For the topic Brown, there are the following articles: Australian Deaths Recorded in the Hawick Advertiser 1854-1873 by Marjory Gavin, a synopsis is A list of people from Hawick who died in or on the way to Australia. Very comprehensive. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 36;
Thistle and Shamrock by John L. Alton, a synopsis is A very well researched article on family history covering Rutherford, Brown, Atkin, and more. The Irish connection would make it very difficult . and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 9;
The Flowers of the Forest by Andrew Cockburn, a synopsis is Borders who fell at Flodden
A list of nobility who fell in the battle The rank and file fell with no records. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 26;
Life in Linton with William Pringle's Family by Barbara E. Turner, a synopsis is Absorbing account of William Pringle, his children, and his grandson, Thomas Pringle, the 'Poet of South Africa'. and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 20;
Who was Little Arthur Foster? Elliots at court 1675-1682 by Michael Robson, a synopsis is Border Reivers Court sittings in the 1600's. How Cautioners upheld the Law.Also in 5 pages in issue 30 covering the same subject. and it is 5 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 29;
Ainslies of Dolphinston to Manitoulin Island by Robert L P Morden, a synopsis is Excellent article on the author's Ainslie forebears from Ancrum and Lilliesleaf to their arrival and life in Canada. and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 20;
One of the many Brown Families by I.M. Brown, a synopsis is A family tree of Browns in Galashiels, Selkirk areas. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 26;
The Case of Agnes Gray by , a synopsis is Taken 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. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 19;
My dig into the past by A. Turner, a synopsis is Peebleshire family and from other parts of the Borders, an interesting tale.
Also history of various bridges over the Tweed. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 34;
Bowden School Records by , a synopsis is Bowden School admission records from 1872. Also lists their parent or guardian. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 25;
Strayed far from Berwickshire by G.H. Jeffery, a synopsis is This is a small article on Berwickshire strays in the township of Canden East in the county of Lennox and Addington in Ontario, Canada. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 30;
Adam moves to the Borders by Helen M. Booth, a synopsis is Adam 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. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 34;
Canadian Strays by J. Hislop, a synopsis is Some discoveries of Lowland strays from Grey township, Ontario and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 30;
My dig into the Past by Mr Turner, a synopsis is How a birthday party of Melrose Bridge led to a very interesting tale of one man's family search. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 33.
For the topic Browne, there are the following articles: The People of the Lammermuirs by Norrie McLeish, a synopsis is Detailed history of the Lammermuirs from Celtic times to the 19th century. and it is 5 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 23.
For the topic Browning, there are the following articles: Kings Own Scottish Borderers by Helen Rreichenbach, a synopsis is A list of men who died in the Boer War in outlying places. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 32.
For the topic Brunton, there are the following articles: Roxburgh Here ! by John Fairbairn, a synopsis is 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. and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 54.
For the topic Brydon, there are the following articles: A History of the Brydons by Mrs Joan Scott Stewart, a synopsis is For some hundreds of years there has been Brydons in the Borders. From Gilston, Broadmeadows, and overseas. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 7;
Mike Brydon by Mike Brydon, a synopsis is Biopic of Mike Brydon, then Vice-Chairman of the Society. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 40;
The Border Archive-For Queen and County by Robert Miller, a synopsis is This is a list of all the men between the ages of 18 and 45 residing in Roberton in 1807. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 10.
For the topic Brymer, there are the following articles: Dr George Henderson of Chirnside (1800 - 1864) by Bill Henderson, a synopsis is 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. and it is 8 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 63.
For the topic Buchan, there are the following articles: The Altarstone at Stobo by Isobel Jardine, a synopsis is Stobo Slate Quarry "inferior to no slate whatever". Also a connection to Merlin and Arthur. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 10;
The Tweedsmuir Connection by Violet Jardine, a synopsis is Report of the society's summer outing to Upper Tweeddale. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 13.
For the topic Buckholm, there are the following articles: Thistle and Shamrock by John L. Alton, a synopsis is A very well researched article on family history covering Rutherford, Brown, Atkin, and more. The Irish connection would make it very difficult . and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 9.
For the topic Buglass, there are the following articles: A Berwickshire Schoolmaster by Jean Smithers, a synopsis is Jean Smithers has contributed this "nugget" from her investigations into the history of one of the strands of her ancestry. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 11.
For the topic Bukles, there are the following articles: Letters of Slains 1569--A family puzzle by Jean Smithers, a synopsis is An intriguing tale of death and complaint in 1569. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 12.
For the topic Bunzie, there are the following articles: The Case of Agnes Gray by , a synopsis is Taken 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. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 19.
For the topic Burgeon, there are the following articles: The Story of a Stray by Murray Nicoll, a synopsis is Account 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. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 47.
For the topic Burgon, there are the following articles: The Story of a Stray by Murray Nicoll, a synopsis is Account 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. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 47.
For the topic Burial, there are the following articles: The Costs of Church Services in Scottish Parishes by David Richardson, a synopsis is Structure of costs for church services, i.e. christenings, weddings and burials in Berwickshire and Roxburghshire between 1725 and 1832. and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 53.
For the topic Burials, there are the following articles: Death is for the Living by Anne Gordon, a synopsis is Second part of the talk given to the Society on 15th September 2002. and it is 7 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 52;
Death is for the Living by Anne Gordon, a synopsis is The first part of the talk given to the Society on 15th September 2002. and it is 7 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 51.
For the topic Burke, there are the following articles: The Berwick Sensation by F. L. Kennington, a synopsis is This 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. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 35.
For the topic Burnet, there are the following articles: The Reverand Alexander Naughley by Eddie Wren, a synopsis is A very interesting account of a Parish Clergyman from Stow to Threlkeld and his life story. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 31.
For the topic Burnett, there are the following articles: Old Uncle by Margery V. Turnbull, a synopsis is Brief biopic about Alexander Virtue, sometime schoolmaster at Nenthorn. and it is Less than 1 pagelong. It's in issue no 20.
For the topic Burns, there are the following articles: School roll of the Hawick Academy 1857-1864 by Peter Ruthven-Murray, a synopsis is Hawick Academy opened in 1857 with James A. H. Murray as its Headmaster. A list of pupils who went to the school from these dates. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 6;
The Berwick Sensation by F. L. Kennington, a synopsis is This 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. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 35;
The Kidstons of Stow by John Kidston Tait, a synopsis is A very comprehensive account of the early Rev. Kidston from Stow and their thirteen children and who they married and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 12.
For the topic Bus, there are the following articles: Travellers Tales in the Borders by Fred Kennington, a synopsis is This 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. and it is 9 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 55.
For the topic Caberston, there are the following articles: Innerleithen Poll Tax Roll, 1694 by John Ballantyne, a synopsis is An 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. and it is 7 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 43.
For the topic Caddonfoot, there are the following articles: Laidlawstiel, Clovenfords by Margaret Lawson, a synopsis is This is history bought to life with Walter Scott, William Wordsworth and Prime Minister Gladstone. For anyone interested in Clovenfords you must read this. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 37;
From Cowal to the Borders by Donald Whyte, a synopsis is The Agricultural migration of workers and the history of the Whyte Family. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 7.
For the topic Cadell, there are the following articles: Wisdom lingers: Adventures of an ex-officer by Stanly Gordon Ayer, a synopsis is From 1908 the Territorial movement through the First World War. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 18.
For the topic Cairncross, there are the following articles: The Cairncross family - an example of a 16th-17th century family of feuars by Gregory Lauder-Frost, a synopsis is This 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. and it is 12 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 59.
For the topic Cairns, there are the following articles: Tracing Your Family Tree May Not Always Be Pleasant by Margaret C. Lawson, a synopsis is Account of research into one specific family. Very detailed - a lot of research. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 42.
For the topic Calder, there are the following articles: The Descendents of James Borrowman
(1744-1813) by Philip r Borrowman, a synopsis is The history of the name Borrowman from Edinburgh down to Peebles and beyond, with a pedigree chart. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 17.
For the topic Calgary, there are the following articles: Early Days by Jane Gibson, a synopsis is Excerpts from the account of early years of her marrige written by Mrs Minerve Gibson from Calgary, Alberta, in 1980 at the age of 107. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 19.
For the topic Cambrai, there are the following articles: After Gallipoli by Gavin Richardson, a synopsis is After 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. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 21.
For the topic Cameron, there are the following articles: Strayed far from Berwickshire by G.H. Jeffery, a synopsis is This is a small article on Berwickshire strays in the township of Canden East in the county of Lennox and Addington in Ontario, Canada. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 30;
Names of Soldiers and others who died in India mainly between 1930-36 by , a synopsis is A list of names and their regiments, and where buried. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 30;
Wisdom lingers: Adventures of an ex-officer by Stanly Gordon Ayer, a synopsis is From 1908 the Territorial movement through the First World War. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 18;
Extracts from "The Border Magazine" January 1832 by Mrs O. Wilson-Croome, a synopsis is A List of names and ages from births, marriages, and deaths in and around Berwick on Tweed. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 35;
Canadian Strays by J. Hislop, a synopsis is Some discoveries of Lowland strays from Grey township, Ontario and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 30.
For the topic Cammond, there are the following articles: The Alternative Relationship by Mrs H. Crammond, a synopsis is The Alternative Relationship and how it can be used. Also an interesting research into the Cavers and Cammond families. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 4.
For the topic Campbell, there are the following articles: Strayed far from Berwickshire by G.H. Jeffery, a synopsis is This is a small article on Berwickshire strays in the township of Canden East in the county of Lennox and Addington in Ontario, Canada. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 30;
From Cowal to the Borders by Donald Whyte, a synopsis is The Agricultural migration of workers and the history of the Whyte Family. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 7;
Polwarth on the Green by Colin Wood, a synopsis is A history of Polwarth that was handed out by Colin Wood on the outing to Polwarth, Oct 1988. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 8.
For the topic Campbell-Renton, there are the following articles: A walk around Foulden in the thirties and forties by Mrs. Jean Greenland, a synopsis is The 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. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 32.
For the topic Canada, there are the following articles: Two stories of 19th century emigration to Australia and New Zealand by Elsie Ahrens, a synopsis is Two stories from the 19th century of emigration to the New World. Andrew Rutherford and his family. and it is Less than 1 pagelong. It's in issue no 12;
More Canadian Intimations in the 'Hawick Advertiser' by Marjory Gavin, a synopsis is Deaths (1863-1864) extracted from the "Hawick Advertiser" of people connected to the Borders, and other places in southern Scotland.
Continued from issue 40. and it is Less than 1 pagelong. It's in issue no 43;
More Canadian Intimations in the Hawick Advertiser 1864-1868 by Marjory Gavin, a synopsis is List of deaths in Canada mainly of persons who had connections with Hawick and the surrounding area. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 45;
Canadian Intimations in the "Hawick Advertiser"
1857 – 1863 by Marjorie Gavin, a synopsis is Deaths extracted from the "Hawick Advertiser" of people connected to the Borders, and other places in southern Scotland. Continued in issue 43. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 40;
The Dumma Family of Kelso by Shirley Dumma, a synopsis is James Dumma, born 1790, in Kelso; Helen Hay, and their descendants, many of whom went to England, USA, and Canada. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 48;
A Tale of Two Sisters by Gordon Roy Fairbairn, a synopsis is A Wanless family’s emigration from Yetholm to Canada. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 49;
Excerpts from the Diaries of the Rev William Bell by Malcolm & Jennifer Sissons, a synopsis is Biography of Rev Bell who emigrated from Scotland in 1817 to lead a pioneer life in Perth, in the wilderness of Upper Canada. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 48;
Emigration from the Borders by Marjorie Gavin, a synopsis is Emigration opportunities available to Borderers in the late 19th century, to Australia, Canada, and the United States. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 32.
For the topic Canada
Hardie, there are the following articles: Brave Borderland by Fred Kennington, a synopsis is Connections between the Borders and the Canadian state of Ontario, some poetry, and 2 buses. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 63.
For the topic Cannobie, there are the following articles: My Namesake by Helen (Telford) Reichenbach, a synopsis is About the Telford family from the Hawick area. He moved around from Langlee, Ancrum. They were buried in Melrose and it is Less than 1 pagelong. It's in issue no 3.
For the topic Canonbie, there are the following articles: A Border family and the curious case of Sherlock Holmes by John Webley, a synopsis is About 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. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 60;
Update on Surnames and Clansmen by Michael Robson, a synopsis is Additional notes, about the lands of Fantalane, relating to the author's book. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 43.
For the topic Cape Town, there are the following articles: They Went To Australia by Janet Godden, a synopsis is Fascinating account of the Turnbulls journey from Ancrum to Australia via Cape Town, and life afterwards. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 43.
For the topic Captain Widderington, there are the following articles: Who was Little Arthur Foster? Elliots at court 1675-1682 by Michael Robson, a synopsis is Border Reivers Court sittings in the 1600's. How Cautioners upheld the Law.Also in 5 pages in issue 30 covering the same subject. and it is 5 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 29.
For the topic Cardigan, there are the following articles: The Purves, Clays, and the Crimean War by Will Murray and Trevor Swan, a synopsis is This 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. and it is 12 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 58.
For the topic Carham, there are the following articles: Who am I by Andrew Cockburn, a synopsis is History of the Cockburns who all came from Duns parish. It also looks into the history of Edinshall Broch. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 37.
For the topic Carnegie, there are the following articles: The Bennets of Grubet by Donald Whyte, a synopsis is An old Roxburghshire family associated with Kirk Yetholm and the Gypsies and their descendents. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 29.
For the topic Carolside, there are the following articles: Whiteslade, Berwickshire, and its Owners by G.M.S. Lauder Frost, a synopsis is Many 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. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 31.
For the topic Carr, there are the following articles: A Stitch in Time by Patricia Williamson, a synopsis is Account of a sampler and the search for its creator in the family tree. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 47.
For the topic Castleton, there are the following articles: The Early Kyles of Castleton, Scotland by John Murray and Gavid Irvine, a synopsis is The researching of the Kyles and their history right through from the 1745 rebellion to living in Kelso in the 21st Century. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 39.
For the topic Castletown, there are the following articles: Hermitage---Grim Guardian of the Borders- by Norrie McLeish, a synopsis is The history of Hermitage Castle and its inhabitants from 1207 right through.
Continued in the issue 11. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 10;
Hermitage - Grim Guardian of the Borders by Norrie McLeish, a synopsis is History of Hermitage castle and its occupants. Continued in issue 14. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 13.
For the topic Catherine Glen, there are the following articles: Adam moves to the Borders by Helen M. Booth, a synopsis is Adam 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. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 34.
For the topic Catherine II, there are the following articles: The Barons Folly by John D. Wood, a synopsis is The 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. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 38.
For the topic Caverhill, there are the following articles: John Ainslie Map Maker by C.M. Ainslie, a synopsis is John Ainslie who was described at a conference in Edinburgh in 1971 as Scotland's greatest cartographer. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 4.
For the topic Cavers, there are the following articles: William Elliot, Architect by Kathleen Stewart, a synopsis is The family history of William Elliot and descriptions of some of the fine house's he built. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 15;
Selkirk Migrants 1850--1865 by Alison Scott, a synopsis is A list of emigrants from Selkirk to various parts home and abroad, from the diary of the minister of Selkirk Parish Kirk. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 9;
A quest for Scottish Roots in the Middle Marches by Kenneth Laidlaw, a synopsis is This article was first printed in the Laidlaw Family Journal of October 1995 and has been reprinted in this issue. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 31;
The Life and Family of Dr. John Leyden by Marjory Gavin, a synopsis is Enthralling biography of the famous polymath (minister, surgeon, judge, linguist, poet and naturalist) who lived from 1775 to 1811. and it is 7 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 45;
The relationship of place names and personal names by Jessie Macdonald, a synopsis is The relationship is two fold: (1) Place names derived from personal names,
(2) Personal names derived or adopted from place names. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 21;
The Ainslies--Some notes by Violet Jardine, a synopsis is The name Ainslie, from 1066 onwards, a full and detailed family history. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 8;
More Canadian Intimations in the 'Hawick Advertiser' by Marjory Gavin, a synopsis is Deaths (1863-1864) extracted from the "Hawick Advertiser" of people connected to the Borders, and other places in southern Scotland.
Continued from issue 40. and it is Less than 1 pagelong. It's in issue no 43.
For the topic Cawderstanes, there are the following articles: Lauder of Edrington,the castle and early references by Gregory Lauder Frost, a synopsis is The history of the Lauder's from when they owned the Bass Rock to when they were custodians of Berwick on Tweed castle. and it is 5 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 41.
For the topic Census, there are the following articles: Borders Family History Inaugural Lecture by Donald Whyte, a synopsis is Inaugural talk on the basic sources for looking into your family history. Dealing with Parochial Registers. Census returns, etc. and it is 5 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 1;
The Clovenfords District and the Census by Mike Brydon, a synopsis is Clovenfords and notable residents mainly in the 19th century. and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 48.
For the topic Cessford, there are the following articles: Borders family origins by Michael Robson, a synopsis is Border family origins, surname derivations, and various aspects of family history . and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 33.
For the topic Chamberlin, there are the following articles: Coercion or Consensus? The Government of a Border Burgh in the Sixteenth century by Peter Symms, a synopsis is The burgh of Selkirk, their trades, who controlled them. The baillies sergents and how they came into being. Continued from issue 25. and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 26.
For the topic Chandler, there are the following articles: James S. Hogg, 1851-1906, Governor of Texas - Were His Ancestors Borderers ? by Donald Whyte, a synopsis is Biography of James Hogg, with reference to his ancestors and relatives after arrival in Boston in 1699. Other emigrant Hoggs mentioned. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 24.
For the topic Channelkirk, there are the following articles: Lauder and Lauderdale by Ian Miller, a synopsis is This is the text of the talk given by Ian Miller, president of Old Gala House on the 18th April 1999 and it is 5 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 41.
For the topic Chaplehope, there are the following articles: A quest for Scottish Roots in the Middle Marches by Kenneth Laidlaw, a synopsis is This article was first printed in the Laidlaw Family Journal of October 1995 and has been reprinted in this issue. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 31.
For the topic Charteris, there are the following articles: Old Emigrant’s Diaries by Jane Gibson, a synopsis is Extract from diary of Margaret Charteris, wife of Thomas Hinshelwood, emigrant from Jedburgh, ship ‘Nebo’, to Queensland, in 1883. and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 40.
For the topic Chatton, there are the following articles: Bowmakers and Currys in the new world by Norman Bowmaker, a synopsis is The history of the Bowmakers and Currys before and after they emigrated to the New World. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 10;
Presbyterian Migration into Northumberland by Don Mason, a synopsis is This is a list of names from the Communion Rolls of some Presbyterian churches in Northumberland. This is in more than one Magazine. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 19.
For the topic Chelsea, there are the following articles: Old soldiers of the eighteenth century by E. A. Gray, a synopsis is This is a list and some extracts from War Office records at the Public Record Office at Kew. If you are studying shoemakers - read this. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 11;
So You've Found A Soldier by Capt. John E. Grey, a synopsis is The trials that you may find looking for your connection with a soldier that was in the British Army. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 14.
For the topic Chelsea Hospital, there are the following articles: Ways of Arguing in the Social Sciences by Charles Hoy, a synopsis is This 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. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 46.
For the topic Cherrytrees, there are the following articles: The Gladstones-A study by G.M.S. Lauder-frost, a synopsis is This is a brief outline of the Gladstone family here in the Borders and as far away as Edinburgh, and Norwich. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 35.
For the topic Cheswick, there are the following articles: Mrs Euphemia Voy by Benjamin Moody, a synopsis is Obituary of Euphemia Voy, first wife of William Voy, who died at Coldstream on 24th March 1891. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 23.
For the topic Chevy Chase, there are the following articles: Life in Melrose--150 years ago by Colin Wood, a synopsis is This is the account of family life in Melrose in the first half of last century, from an autobiography of Catherine Helen Spence. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 11.
For the topic Chiholm, there are the following articles: Family History in "The Gladstaines Bible" by Michael Robson, a synopsis is 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. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 27.
For the topic Children, there are the following articles: An act anent murthering of children by Margaret Steele, a synopsis is Act 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. and it is Less than 1 pagelong. It's in issue no 21.
For the topic Chirnside, there are the following articles: Dr George Henderson of Chirnside (1800 - 1864) by , a synopsis is 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. and it is 12 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 62;
Cockburns face to face by Anne Cockburn, a synopsis is Cockburns and there likeness seems to have been the great asset of this family. From 1650 onwards this family have a interesting history. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 10;
Letters of Slains 1569--A family puzzle by Jean Smithers, a synopsis is An intriguing tale of death and complaint in 1569. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 12;
Border Murders by Norrie Mcleish, a synopsis is This is a stroll around the Borders looking into, with some depth, the murders in the 1800s. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 32;
Life in Melrose--150 years ago by Colin Wood, a synopsis is This is the account of family life in Melrose in the first half of last century, from an autobiography of Catherine Helen Spence. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 11;
The Ayton Bard
Robert Mennon 1797-1885 by Michael Mennon, a synopsis is This 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 tree and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 15.
For the topic Chisholm, there are the following articles: The Chisholms: Highland Names in the Borders? by Michael Robson, a synopsis is This is not just about the Chisholms, it delves into place names in the Borders, why they changed their names and the Highland connections. and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 28.
For the topic Christening, there are the following articles: The Costs of Church Services in Scottish Parishes by David Richardson, a synopsis is Structure of costs for church services, i.e. christenings, weddings and burials in Berwickshire and Roxburghshire between 1725 and 1832. and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 53.
For the topic Christison, there are the following articles: Border - Line Experiences
Of a Canadian Researcher by Robert L. Morden, a synopsis is The Ainslie born in Lilliesleaf and how a trip from Canada to research the family. It ended in a book. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 10.
For the topic Church, there are the following articles: Full of Egotism, Diaries of Rev John Hastie by Ronald Morrison, a synopsis is This 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’. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 55;
The Costs of Church Services in Scottish Parishes by David Richardson, a synopsis is Structure of costs for church services, i.e. christenings, weddings and burials in Berwickshire and Roxburghshire between 1725 and 1832. and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 53.
For the topic Churches, there are the following articles: The Parish Churches Of Berwickshire by G A C Binnie, a synopsis is A talk by the author given to the Society on 22nd March, 1998. and it is 5 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 51.
For the topic Clark, there are the following articles: The Pedigree of the Selkirk Family of Selkirk , Scotland by James Selkirk, a synopsis is A family tree of the Selkirk Family. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 2;
Working on the Railroad by M. L.. Lawson, a synopsis is Railroad incidents recorded during the construction of the Galashiels section of the Waverley line 1884-45 and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 30;
North Dumfries, Ontario by Mr G. Clark, a synopsis is North Dumfries, Ontario - how John Clark set up and built a settlement. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 31;
Australian deaths recorded in Hawick Advertiser part 2 1874-1890 by Marjorie Gavin, a synopsis is Deaths in the Hawick Advertiser, it also covers other parts of the Borders. and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 37;
Why couldn’t he have been called Ebenezer ? by Jessie Hislop, a synopsis is Article examining which John Little is the author's ancestor. and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 42.
For the topic Clavering Place, Newcastle, there are the following articles: Presbyterian Migration into Northumberland by Don Mason, a synopsis is This article, reprinted by permission of Northumberland and Durham FHS, is a list of persons in communion rolls, who had moved from the Scottish Borders. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 20.
For the topic Clay, there are the following articles: The Purves, Clays, and the Crimean War by Will Murray and Trevor Swan, a synopsis is This 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. and it is 12 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 58.
For the topic Cleghorn, there are the following articles: Marth’s Marmalad and Diet Loaf by Marjorie Dybeck, a synopsis is Some letters which brought life to the bare bones of the author's family tree. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 56.
For the topic Cleughbrae, there are the following articles: Miriam Fish by Miriam Fish, a synopsis is One of the band of grave yard inscription recorders, she gives a interesting description of her youth. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 31.
For the topic Clevland, there are the following articles: Ednam and Captain Cook by John Newlands, a synopsis is A Cleveland lady spent time and effort tracing Captain Cook. Herein lies the Ednam Connection and it is Less than 1 pagelong. It's in issue no 25.
For the topic Clinton, there are the following articles: The Gypsy King and the President by , a synopsis is Relationship between President Clinton and Charles Blyth, king of the gypsies. Reprinted from the Sunday Telegraph. and it is Less than 1 pagelong. It's in issue no 23.
For the topic Clovenfords, there are the following articles: The Clovenfords District and the Census by Mike Brydon, a synopsis is Clovenfords and notable residents mainly in the 19th century. and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 48;
Laidlawstiel, Clovenfords by Margaret Lawson, a synopsis is This is history bought to life with Walter Scott, William Wordsworth and Prime Minister Gladstone. For anyone interested in Clovenfords you must read this. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 37.
For the topic Coburn, there are the following articles: Strayed far from Berwickshire by G.H. Jeffery, a synopsis is This is a small article on Berwickshire strays in the township of Canden East in the county of Lennox and Addington in Ontario, Canada. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 30.
For the topic Cochrane, there are the following articles: K.O.S.B. Memories by Gavin Richardson, a synopsis is This is a look at the talk given by Gavin Richardson, who must be the best informed on the first world war and Gallipoli. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 25.
For the topic Cockburn, there are the following articles: A Cockburn Family in Berwickshire and Its Descendants - The Book by Andrew Cockburn, a synopsis is The author's Cockburn family history - mostly recent. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 24;
The Gladstones-A study by G.M.S. Lauder-frost, a synopsis is This is a brief outline of the Gladstone family here in the Borders and as far away as Edinburgh, and Norwich. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 35;
The Flowers of the Forest by Andrew Cockburn, a synopsis is Borders who fell at Flodden
A list of nobility who fell in the battle The rank and file fell with no records. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 26;
Who am I by Andrew Cockburn, a synopsis is History of the Cockburns who all came from Duns parish. It also looks into the history of Edinshall Broch. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 37;
Cockburns of that ilk by Russell Wilson Cockburn, a synopsis is The origins of Cockburns in Berwickshire and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 36;
Whiteslade, Berwickshire, and its Owners by G.M.S. Lauder Frost, a synopsis is Many 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. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 31.
For the topic Cockburn Castle, there are the following articles: Cockburns face to face by Anne Cockburn, a synopsis is Cockburns and there likeness seems to have been the great asset of this family. From 1650 onwards this family have a interesting history. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 10.
For the topic Cockburn Law, there are the following articles: Cockburns of that ilk by Russell Wilson Cockburn, a synopsis is The origins of Cockburns in Berwickshire and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 36.
For the topic Coldingham, there are the following articles: Coldingham mortcloth records by Vivienne S. Dunstan, a synopsis is The mortcloth records are fascinating as they list every occasion when a mortcloth was hired out for a burial. This covers the Coldingham mortcloth. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 28;
The Aytons of Ayton by James Eaton, a synopsis is The parish of Ayton from the Norman family De-Vesci who changed their name to Ayton to a history of the village. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 17;
From Coldstream to Canada by James Burns, a synopsis is The Galbraith history from Coldstream to Toronto University. A comprehensive account of the Galbraiths. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 26.
For the topic Coldingham priory, there are the following articles: Lauder of Edrington,the castle and early references by Gregory Lauder Frost, a synopsis is The history of the Lauder's from when they owned the Bass Rock to when they were custodians of Berwick on Tweed castle. and it is 5 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 41.
For the topic Coldstream, there are the following articles: Border Marriage Records by Donald Whyte, a synopsis is The history of Irregular Marriages up and down the country. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 34;
Poor Relief in the 1840s by Peter Munro, a synopsis is Talk 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. and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 47;
Notes on the Halliburton Family by C.D. Wickenden, a synopsis is The 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. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 6;
The Purves, Clays, and the Crimean War by Will Murray and Trevor Swan, a synopsis is This 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. and it is 12 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 58;
Border Marriges
Boon for "Priests" and Bane for Searchers by Northumberland and Durham History Soc., a synopsis is The rise and fall of the "Irregular Marriages" From Gretna to Lamberton. and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 30;
The Flowers of the Forest by Andrew Cockburn, a synopsis is Borders who fell at Flodden
A list of nobility who fell in the battle The rank and file fell with no records. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 26;
The Gladstones-A study by G.M.S. Lauder-frost, a synopsis is This is a brief outline of the Gladstone family here in the Borders and as far away as Edinburgh, and Norwich. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 35;
The men who marched away by Gavin Richardson, a synopsis is If 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. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 9;
Berwick-upon-Tweed Twixt Thistle and Rose-A Family Historian's Nightmare by Linda Bankier, a synopsis is Locations and types of marriages in and on the Border. Types of sources, also Parish Registers for 18th and 19th century. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 33;
A Case for the Commissary by Rosemary Bigwood, a synopsis is The amount of information found on any particular family is a matter of luck but time spent will be rewarding. and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 33;
From Simprim Kirk session records 1705--A case of Drunkenness by Colin Wood, a synopsis is Drink was the downfall of two friends after a session in Coldstream in 1705. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 7;
Kelso's Ragged school by Audrey Mitchell, a synopsis is Case 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. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 9;
Female Suffrage by "Titwillow" by John C. Gill, a synopsis is This article was first published in a family magazine produced and edited by his grandfather Robert Hogg who farmed at Fireburnmill Coldstream. and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 38;
Jerdan Family History by Fred Kennington, a synopsis is The family history of the Jerdans, who they married, and where they lived in the Borders. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 34;
Old soldiers of the eighteenth century by E. A. Gray, a synopsis is This is a list and some extracts from War Office records at the Public Record Office at Kew. If you are studying shoemakers - read this. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 11.
For the topic Cole, there are the following articles: Born in the Borders by Barbara E. Turner, a synopsis is A list of names that have been extraced from the Death Index (1855-6) of Victoria, Australia. Also, where to obtain copies of death certificates. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 21.
For the topic Colingham, there are the following articles: Grantshouse and the Turner family by James Burns, a synopsis is The history of Grantshouse and one of its sons, James Turner. Continued in issue 28. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 27.
For the topic Collingwood, there are the following articles: More Gladstones by Warren A. Spence, a synopsis is More 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. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 37.
For the topic Collison, there are the following articles: A Stitch in Time by Patricia Williamson, a synopsis is Account of a sampler and the search for its creator in the family tree. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 47.
For the topic Colmeslie, there are the following articles: The Cairncross family - an example of a 16th-17th century family of feuars by Gregory Lauder-Frost, a synopsis is This 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. and it is 12 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 59.
For the topic Colombo, there are the following articles: The Descendents of James Borrowman
(1744-1813) by Philip r Borrowman, a synopsis is The history of the name Borrowman from Edinburgh down to Peebles and beyond, with a pedigree chart. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 17.
For the topic Coltbridge, there are the following articles: Fame/Infamy/Riches - a history of the Greig family by Jim Greig, a synopsis is About the Greigs of Manchester and Oldham, originally from Ayton and Earlston. and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 62.
For the topic Colvile, there are the following articles: The Bennets of Grubet by Donald Whyte, a synopsis is An old Roxburghshire family associated with Kirk Yetholm and the Gypsies and their descendents. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 29.
For the topic Commercial Bank, there are the following articles: Selkirk Protocol Books. An amazing Discovery by , a synopsis is A hidden hoard of 16th and 17th century documents from Selkirk. and it is Less than 1 pagelong. It's in issue no 7;
The Walter Mason Papers by Walter Elliot, a synopsis is The Walter Mason Papers. This is a brief description of the collection held by the museum services of Scottish Borders Council. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 19.
For the topic Commissary, there are the following articles: Wills and Testaments by James Galbraith, a synopsis is Scots law on wills and testaments-the difference. With a good description on how and where to find information on the subject. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 22.
For the topic Communion Rolls, there are the following articles: Presbyterian Migration into Northumberland by Don Mason, a synopsis is This article, reprinted by permission of Northumberland and Durham FHS, is a list of persons in communion rolls, who had moved from the Scottish Borders. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 20.
For the topic Computers, there are the following articles: Family Tree Maker by John Unsworth, a synopsis is Description of some of the features and benefits of using a family history computer program. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 39.
For the topic Confederate States Army, there are the following articles: Becton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, Sergeants, 4th Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSA by Jeffry W. Gatlin, a synopsis is Account of Becton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, and their activities in the Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSA. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 40.
For the topic Conklin, there are the following articles: More Canadian Intimations in the 'Hawick Advertiser' by Marjory Gavin, a synopsis is Deaths (1863-1864) extracted from the "Hawick Advertiser" of people connected to the Borders, and other places in southern Scotland.
Continued from issue 40. and it is Less than 1 pagelong. It's in issue no 43.
For the topic Conquergood, there are the following articles: A Remarkable Coincidence by Mike Brydon, a synopsis is Anecdote of a visit to the Society's library. and it is Less than 1 pagelong. It's in issue no 40.
For the topic Conroy, there are the following articles: Dr George Henderson of Chirnside (1800 - 1864) by Bill Henderson, a synopsis is 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. and it is 8 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 63.
For the topic Cook, there are the following articles: Grantshouse and the Turner family by James Burns, a synopsis is The history of Grantshouse and one of its sons, James Turner. Continued in issue 28. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 27;
James Thomson, Capt. James Cook R.N.,
Ednam and Cleveland by P. D. Thomson, a synopsis is The connection of Rev. James Thomson and Capt. Cook with the village of Ednam. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 27;
Ednam and Captain Cook by John Newlands, a synopsis is A Cleveland lady spent time and effort tracing Captain Cook. Herein lies the Ednam Connection and it is Less than 1 pagelong. It's in issue no 25;
Captain Cook's Border Background by Dr Jim Trainer, a synopsis is The history of Captain James Cook and the Ednam connection. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 6.
For the topic Copeland, there are the following articles: Reminiscences of Childhood by a Matron of 78 by Jim Wilson, a synopsis is Narrative written by the author's great grandfather's sister about their emigration from Scotland to New York in 1829. Continued from issue 41. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 42.
For the topic Cornhill, there are the following articles: The Alternative Relationship by Mrs H. Crammond, a synopsis is The Alternative Relationship and how it can be used. Also an interesting research into the Cavers and Cammond families. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 4;
Border Marriage Records by Donald Whyte, a synopsis is The history of Irregular Marriages up and down the country. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 34;
Anderson Family Legend by Mrs. Steele, a synopsis is Three brothers shared their last sixpence at Kelso Fair and then parted company.
How a lady searched for relatives and it is Less than 1 pagelong. It's in issue no 8;
Berwick-upon-Tweed Twixt Thistle and Rose-A Family Historian's Nightmare by Linda Bankier, a synopsis is Locations and types of marriages in and on the Border. Types of sources, also Parish Registers for 18th and 19th century. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 33.
For the topic Cost, there are the following articles: The Costs of Church Services in Scottish Parishes by David Richardson, a synopsis is Structure of costs for church services, i.e. christenings, weddings and burials in Berwickshire and Roxburghshire between 1725 and 1832. and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 53.
For the topic Coultherd, there are the following articles: William Coulthard: Emigrant to South Australia by Alfred J. Coultherd, a synopsis is Captain A. J. Coultherd has sent a moving account of an intrepid explorer who moved to Austrailia in 1836. and it is Less than 1 pagelong. It's in issue no 7.
For the topic Cout of Keelder, there are the following articles: Hermitage - Grim Guardian of the Borders by Norrie McLeish, a synopsis is History of Hermitage castle and its occupants. Continued in issue 14. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 13.
For the topic Covington, there are the following articles: Becton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, Sergeants, 4th Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSA by Jeffry W. Gatlin, a synopsis is Account of Becton Eckford and William Wallace Eckford, and their activities in the Tennessee Infantry Regt, CSA. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 40.
For the topic Cowan, there are the following articles: My dig into the Past by Mr Turner, a synopsis is How a birthday party of Melrose Bridge led to a very interesting tale of one man's family search. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 33;
North Dumfries, Ontario by Mr G. Clark, a synopsis is North Dumfries, Ontario - how John Clark set up and built a settlement. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 31.
For the topic Cowe, there are the following articles: Born in the Borders by Barbara E. Turner, a synopsis is A list of names that have been extraced from the Death Index (1855-6) of Victoria, Australia. Also, where to obtain copies of death certificates. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 21.
For the topic Cowie, there are the following articles: Susanna Pringle's Birthday book by Maxine Flaherty, a synopsis is This Pringle tale goes from Browndeanlaw to Yetholm, London, New Brunswick and beyond-very interesting. and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 16.
For the topic Cowlin, there are the following articles: The Story of a Stray by Murray Nicoll, a synopsis is Account 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. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 47.
For the topic Cown, there are the following articles: Selkirk Migrants 1850--1865 by Alison Scott, a synopsis is A list of emigrants from Selkirk to various parts home and abroad, from the diary of the minister of Selkirk Parish Kirk. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 9.
For the topic Crafts, there are the following articles: The Ancient Crafts of Selkirk by Jim Newlands, a synopsis is The history of crafts in Selkirk from 1113 with the building of the Border abbeys through to the Union of the Crowns. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 32.
For the topic Craig, there are the following articles: Borderers in the Victorian Marriage Registers (1853-1895) by Barbara Turner, a synopsis is 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. and it is 5 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 16.
For the topic Craige Knowe, there are the following articles: Know your parish Longformacus by , a synopsis is The history, and how Longformacus got its name. Its population and parish records. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 21.
For the topic Craik, there are the following articles: Notes on the Ancestry of the Ettrick Shepherd by Donald Wyte, a synopsis is James Hogg (1770-1835) where he and his ancestors lived in the Borders, also who they married. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 18.
For the topic Crailing, there are the following articles: Family History in "The Gladstaines Bible" by Michael Robson, a synopsis is 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. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 27;
William Elliot, Architect by Kathleen Stewart, a synopsis is The family history of William Elliot and descriptions of some of the fine house's he built. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 15;
A grave look at the Borders by Ian Abernethy, a synopsis is This 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. and it is 4 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 21;
Rob of Trows by Mrs M. E. Mason, a synopsis is Born at Birgham, Rob was a favorite with anglers of all classes "peer and peasant alike". A boatman of great distinction on the Tweed. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 18.
For the topic Cram, there are the following articles: A DNA Revelation by Gordon Crammond, a synopsis is The 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. and it is Less than 1 pagelong. It's in issue no 57.
For the topic Crammon, there are the following articles: The Crammond Family of Smailholm by Hazel Crammond, a synopsis is Notes about a Crammond family of Smailholm and their children. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 57.
For the topic Crammond, there are the following articles: A DNA Revelation by Gordon Crammond, a synopsis is The 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. and it is Less than 1 pagelong. It's in issue no 57;
The Crammond Family of Smailholm by Hazel Crammond, a synopsis is Notes about a Crammond family of Smailholm and their children. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 57.
For the topic Cramond, there are the following articles: Know your parish -Peebles by Jean Moffat, a synopsis is Arms of the Burgh Chartes. Families. Fairs, Transport A good history of the town and tale or two. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 26.
For the topic Cranston, there are the following articles: The Dimma and Dickson Families of the Borders Region, Scotland by Thomas Dimma Minster, a synopsis is The Dimma family from Eckford, who they married, and where they settled in Ontario. This is a well researched article into a old Border family. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 37.
For the topic Crawford, there are the following articles: The Muster-Roll of the Jedburgh Company of Volunteers of 1804 by Sandra Duncan, a synopsis is List of men from Sergeants, Corporals, and Privates, it also gives you their trade at the time. Total of men 108. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 3.
For the topic Crawhill, there are the following articles: The Case of the missing Registers by Gavin Waddell, a synopsis is In 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. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 22.
For the topic Crichton, there are the following articles: Peeblesshire Families and Clans by Malcolm Archibald, a synopsis is The history of a few Peeblesshire families, Tweedies, Naesmiths, Gledstanes, Veitches, and others. Some very interesting stories come from this chapter. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 33.
For the topic Crimea, there are the following articles: The Purves, Clays, and the Crimean War by Will Murray and Trevor Swan, a synopsis is This 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. and it is 12 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 58;
Another Borderer at Balaclava by Colin Miller, a synopsis is Comment 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. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 60.
For the topic Crockett, there are the following articles: The Ayton Bard by A. Michael Mennim, a synopsis is This is in issues 16 and 17.
Robert Mennon was a well known Borders bard and contributed to many Scottish weeklies. and it is 5 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 16.
For the topic Crooklaw, there are the following articles: Ecclesiastical Education in Berwickshire
What the records have to tell by Dr Charles Hoy, a synopsis is Ecclesiastical education of Berwickshire and where to find useful information and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 38.
For the topic Crouse, there are the following articles: At The Beginning by Peter Elliot, a synopsis is A tale of one mans delve into family history from the U.K. to Canada and beyond and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 1.
For the topic Croyser, there are the following articles: The Parish of Langlands by Michael Langlands, a synopsis is The parish of Langlands and the history of old leper hospital at Rutherford. Also the history of Langton that was absorbed into Wilton. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 35.
For the topic Crozier, there are the following articles: North West passage-the Melrose connection by , a synopsis is It 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. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 21.
For the topic Curly Burn, there are the following articles: Shillinglaw Walls by Jean Shillinglaw Ridley, a synopsis is Shillinglaw Tower not far from Traquair it is not only a heap of stones - an interesting tale. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 38.
For the topic Currie, there are the following articles: From Simprim Kirk session records 1705--A case of Drunkenness by Colin Wood, a synopsis is Drink was the downfall of two friends after a session in Coldstream in 1705. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 7;
Elusive Curries by Jean Currie, a synopsis is The author's and other members' interests in the surname Currie. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 51;
Is Anybody Out There ? by Jean Currie, a synopsis is The author's search for an ancestor's home. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 56;
The men who marched away by Gavin Richardson, a synopsis is If 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. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 9;
Selkirk Migrants 1850--1865 by Alison Scott, a synopsis is A list of emigrants from Selkirk to various parts home and abroad, from the diary of the minister of Selkirk Parish Kirk. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 9.
For the topic Curry, there are the following articles: Bowmakers and Currys in the New World by Norman J Bowmaker, a synopsis is Border origins of author's family, and arrivals in New York and Montreal. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 13;
Bowmakers and Currys in the new world by Norman Bowmaker, a synopsis is The history of the Bowmakers and Currys before and after they emigrated to the New World. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 10.
For the topic Customs, there are the following articles: Death is for the Living by Anne Gordon, a synopsis is Second part of the talk given to the Society on 15th September 2002. and it is 7 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 52;
Death is for the Living by Anne Gordon, a synopsis is The first part of the talk given to the Society on 15th September 2002. and it is 7 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 51.
For the topic Dalgety, there are the following articles: A walk around Foulden in the thirties and forties by Mrs. Jean Greenland, a synopsis is The 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. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 32.
For the topic Dantzic, there are the following articles: The Bankers Revenge by A. W. Kerr, a synopsis is The rise and fall of a Bank in East Lothian. and it is Less than 1 pagelong. It's in issue no 10.
For the topic Danzig, there are the following articles: Lowland Scots in Prussia by G.M.S.Lauder-Frost, a synopsis is Absorbing account of Scots mainly in Danzig and Konigsberg from 15th to 17th centuries. A lot of names recorded. and it is 5 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 45.
For the topic Dardanells, there are the following articles: The men who marched away by Gavin Richardson, a synopsis is If 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. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 9.
For the topic Darling, there are the following articles: Mrs Euphemia Voy by Benjamin Moody, a synopsis is Obituary of Euphemia Voy, first wife of William Voy, who died at Coldstream on 24th March 1891. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 23;
From Simprim Kirk session records 1705--A case of Drunkenness by Colin Wood, a synopsis is Drink was the downfall of two friends after a session in Coldstream in 1705. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 7.
For the topic Darnick, there are the following articles: Savages of the North by Vivienne S. Moore, a synopsis is Short letter from James Usher to Walter Scott
1828 and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 14;
Melrose: Past and Present by Mr. T Little, a synopsis is A story of Melrose from 3000 years B.C. to the Greenyards in 1992. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 22.
For the topic David Seton, there are the following articles: Links with old Peebles Families by Rena Stewart, a synopsis is A investigating search into old Peebles families. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 12.
For the topic Davidson, there are the following articles: Borderers in the Victorian Marriage Registers (1853-1895) by Barbara Turner, a synopsis is 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. and it is 5 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 16;
Who Was Lizzie Jardine ? by Carol Trotter, a synopsis is The author's start on her family history - mainly ordinary working folk in the Borders. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 51;
Jerdan Family History by Fred Kennington, a synopsis is The family history of the Jerdans, who they married, and where they lived in the Borders. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 34.
For the topic Davison, there are the following articles: Death duty register by , a synopsis is Extracts from the death duty registers (seen at the public record office, Chancery Lane, London). Relating to Wills proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 4.
For the topic Dawyck, there are the following articles: Peeblesshire Families and Clans by Malcolm Archibald, a synopsis is The history of a few Peeblesshire families, Tweedies, Naesmiths, Gledstanes, Veitches, and others. Some very interesting stories come from this chapter. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 33.
For the topic De Bolebeck, there are the following articles: Hermitage - Grim Guardian of the Borders by Norrie McLeish, a synopsis is History of Hermitage castle and its occupants. Continued in issue 14. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 13.
For the topic De Soulis, there are the following articles: Hermitage - Grim Guardian of the Borders by Norrie McLeish, a synopsis is History of Hermitage castle and its occupants. Continued in issue 14. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 13.
For the topic Deans, there are the following articles: Brave Borderland by Fred Kennington, a synopsis is Connections between the Borders and the Canadian state of Ontario, some poetry, and 2 buses. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 63.
For the topic Death, there are the following articles: Canadian Intimations in the "Hawick Advertiser"
1857 – 1863 by Marjorie Gavin, a synopsis is Deaths extracted from the "Hawick Advertiser" of people connected to the Borders, and other places in southern Scotland. Continued in issue 43. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 40;
Australian Intimations in Hawick Advertiser by Marjorie Gavin, a synopsis is Births 1858-1897, Marriages 1854-1900, Deaths 1853-1862, in Australia of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area. and it is 8 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 54.
For the topic Deaths, there are the following articles: Death is for the Living by Anne Gordon, a synopsis is The first part of the talk given to the Society on 15th September 2002. and it is 7 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 51;
American Intimations in Hawick Advertiser -Deaths 1857-1878 by Marjorie Gavin, a synopsis is Deaths in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area. and it is 5 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 51;
Death is for the Living by Anne Gordon, a synopsis is Second part of the talk given to the Society on 15th September 2002. and it is 7 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 52;
American Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Deaths 1890-1900 by Marjorie Gavin, a synopsis is Deaths in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 53;
Morebattle St Lawrence Church Death Register by Transcribed by Jean Sanderson, a synopsis is Transcription of the death register (1848-1862) from Morebattle St Lawrence Church. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 49;
American Intimations in Hawick Advertiser - Deaths 1879-1889 by Marjorie Gavin, a synopsis is Deaths in America of people originally from Hawick and surrounding area. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 52.
For the topic Delaware, there are the following articles: The Miller Family of Hawick, Scotland and Delaware County, New York by C. Raymond La Fever, a synopsis is This Miller family who emigrated from Hawick or Roberton-they set up a farm in the Catskill mountains of New York. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 34.
For the topic Deloraine, there are the following articles: William Lorrain-Borders Schoolmaster by Audrey Mitchell, a synopsis is During 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. and it is Less than 1 pagelong. It's in issue no 27.
For the topic Denbie, there are the following articles: The Jardine Clan Society by Family History News, a synopsis is Formed in 1977. Came from France 1066, settled in Anndale; now, branches of the family world wide. and it is 2 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 3.
For the topic Denholm, there are the following articles: The Leyden Family by Ronald Spencer, a synopsis is From U.S.A. an article on the name Leyden with particular reference to Dr John Leyden. and it is Less than 1 pagelong. It's in issue no 12;
A Denholm Family And My Border Memories by Jean Kelly, a synopsis is A 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. and it is 3 pages or morelong. It's in issue no 35.
For the topic Dere Street, there are the following articles: Know your Parish--Hounam by , a synopsis is The history of Hounam. and it is 1 page or morelong. It's in issue no 16.
For the topic Devil's Acre, there are the following articles: Forgotten Borderers--Andrew Walker (1808-1896) by , a synopsis is 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. and it is Less than 1 pagelong. It's in issue no 30.
For the topic Dick, there are the following articles: William Dick (1849 - 1932) by Margaret Dick, a synopsis is Account of William Dick, a blacksmith in Fountainhall and his family and it i