I've found a bunch of folks in Corstorphine in the late 17th and early 18th centuries - Johnstouns and Cunninghams, and at least two Johnstouns seem to be associated with Ravelston. (George and Patrick Johnstoun are described as 'both in Reavelstoun' when they were witnesses to baptism of twins Patrick and Katherine Cuningham in 1713 - parents Jean Johnstoun and John Cuningham, John being a brewer.
Anybody have info about Corstorphine at that time?
Jenny
Johnstouns and Cunninghams in Corstorphine
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jennyblain
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Johnstouns and Cunninghams in Corstorphine
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LesleyB
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Hi Jenny
I expect you've covered this ground already, but just incase you've not...
http://stat-acc-scot.edina.ac.uk
The old Statistical Account, (1791-99) although a lot later than the period you are interested in, often gives a good background setting for an area, very often mentioning what the area was like in years gone by.
Best wishes
Lesley
I expect you've covered this ground already, but just incase you've not...
http://stat-acc-scot.edina.ac.uk
The old Statistical Account, (1791-99) although a lot later than the period you are interested in, often gives a good background setting for an area, very often mentioning what the area was like in years gone by.
Best wishes
Lesley
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frances
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Hello Jenny
Was having a look at some old postings and noticed yours. The Corstorphine Heritage Centre have a good website their add. is
www.corstorphine-trust.ukgo.com
We also have an archive room and museum-if you are ever in Edinburgh it may be worth paying a visit.
If you have a particular query I will be hapy to have a look at our records for you.
Frances Macrae
Corstorphine Trust
Was having a look at some old postings and noticed yours. The Corstorphine Heritage Centre have a good website their add. is
www.corstorphine-trust.ukgo.com
We also have an archive room and museum-if you are ever in Edinburgh it may be worth paying a visit.
If you have a particular query I will be hapy to have a look at our records for you.
Frances Macrae
Corstorphine Trust
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jennyblain
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Thanks Frances. I'll try to look in next time I'm in Edinburgh - found your website a while ago.
I'd love to find more information on the particular family I mentioned - the Johnstouns and Cunninghames; also on social organisation and on the life of a tenant farmer's family. What I have is that Patrick Johnstoun, farmer, and Katharine Keir were married 7 Feb 1684. They were both of Corstorphine, though the marriage was at St Cuthbert's. They had 12 (at least) children, the eldest, Jean b. 1688 being married to John Cunninghame, brewer, both in Corstorphine, in 1711.
I have some, not all, of the birth records (from SP) and Patrick Johnstoun is described as farmer in Ravelston.
regards,
Jenny
I'd love to find more information on the particular family I mentioned - the Johnstouns and Cunninghames; also on social organisation and on the life of a tenant farmer's family. What I have is that Patrick Johnstoun, farmer, and Katharine Keir were married 7 Feb 1684. They were both of Corstorphine, though the marriage was at St Cuthbert's. They had 12 (at least) children, the eldest, Jean b. 1688 being married to John Cunninghame, brewer, both in Corstorphine, in 1711.
I have some, not all, of the birth records (from SP) and Patrick Johnstoun is described as farmer in Ravelston.
regards,
Jenny
http://wyrdswell.co.uk/ancestors
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LizzieS
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Social Life
Hi Jenny,
Just thought I'd mention a book that is recommended on TS site somewhere (can't find it again!). Its The Social Life of Scotland in the Eighteenth Century by Henry Grey Graham. It is available to read online. My husband recently acquired a copy of the book and is finding it fascinating reading. He says there are several chapters on rural life which may be of interest to you.
Regards
Lizzie
Just thought I'd mention a book that is recommended on TS site somewhere (can't find it again!). Its The Social Life of Scotland in the Eighteenth Century by Henry Grey Graham. It is available to read online. My husband recently acquired a copy of the book and is finding it fascinating reading. He says there are several chapters on rural life which may be of interest to you.
Regards
Lizzie