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hg · Post by hg » Sat Dec 06, 2008 7:13 pm

Hi Annette,

Our postings must have crossed each other.

I just wanted to say thanks to you too. You have set my mind at rest that I may have missed something when I went to the Mitchell.

I will have a look to see if there is any RC church in the area.

all the best

Helen

LesleyB · Post by **LesleyB** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 7:25 pm

Hi Helen

Sorry if this is a silly question but, what is LDS

LDS stands for "Latter Day Saints" also known as the Mormon Church. The correct title is "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints" but that is a lot to type, so LDS is better!! Their web site is here: www.familysearch.org - I'm sure you'll have used it.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have family history centres dotted around the world, which are marvellous resource centres, free to use and you do not need to be a member of the church to go there and look at their records or to order films. My local one has always been very friendly and helpful and I'm not a church member.

Best wishes
Lesley

nelmit · Post by **nelmit** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 7:26 pm

Latter Day Saints - LDS. Online you'll know it as Family Search.

Regards,
Annette

hg · Post by hg » Sat Dec 06, 2008 7:28 pm

Yes I have used it.

silly me

LesleyB · Post by **LesleyB** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 7:32 pm

Hi Helen
If in 1841 and 1851 they were in Glasgow St Johns (I'm not sure where that area is, but I'm not so familiar with all the Glasgow areas) then if it were me, I'd be off on a search to see which was the nearest RC Church, as that would most likely be where the family would attend, then from there, try to find out if any records exist for that church.

Looks like "St Johns" may be in the Gallowgate area.
http://www.theglasgowstory.com/image.php?inum=TGSB00184

Might be worth looking here once you know the church
http://www.scottishcatholicarchives.org ... fault.aspx
...doesn't actually mention deaths as such, but you never know....

Best wishes
Lesley

hg · Post by hg » Sat Dec 06, 2008 7:53 pm

I know Sydney street was slum housing so it's all been pulled down.

I just had a look at google map and it looks like Sydney street was in an area called Bellgrove. It's near Gallowgate. For any Glasgow folk reading this, is this right? I seem to remember someone on here posted a link with the street names that replaced old street names! Or maybe I imagined it

.

Can't find any Catholic churches though!

all the best

Helen

LesleyB · Post by **LesleyB** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 8:20 pm

A quick Google reveals that there is a St Michaels RC in Gallowgate. It may not be the only RC Church in the area.
http://www.thomsonlocal.com/St-Michael' ... yinfo.html

nelmit · Post by **nelmit** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 11:34 pm

Hi Helen,

You are in the right area and Sydney Street is still there.

My guess would be that you are right and he would be buried at the Necropolis although there is Calton, a small burying ground at Abercromby Street.

Have you had a look at their website? http://www.glasgownecropolis.org/index.php?id=64

The chances of a weaver having a headstone (even if it had survived) are very slim but according to the website accurate records were kept. Have you tried contacting Glasgow City Council? http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/Residents/ ... ecropolis/

Annette

hg · Post by hg » Sun Dec 07, 2008 10:41 pm

Thanks for your reply Annette.

Would they be buried at the Nacroplis even though the family are Roman Catholic?

many thanks

Helen

LesleyB · Post by **LesleyB** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 10:52 pm

Hi Helen
It says on the Necropolis web site on the link that Annette gave above, in the history section:
http://www.glasgownecropolis.org/index.php?id=64

THE VICTORIAN GLASGOW NECROPOLIS
This burial ground was always intended to be interdenominational and the first burial in 1832 was that of a Jew, Joseph Levi, a jeweller. In 1833 the first Christian burial was of Elizabeth Miles, stepmother of the Superintendent, George Mylne.

So I think it would not matter which religion you followed. The Necropolis, although near to Glasgow Cathedral, is not, as far as I'm aware, associated with any particular church.

Best wishes
Lesley