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Marriage Notices from the Wigtownshire Free Press

Transcribed by Diana Henry and Compiled by Randy Chapple
Web Update: February 2006

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?????????, William - in the WFP M14/1/1847 - Mr William ??????????? who appears to have come from Kirkcowan, the minister was Rev. Dr. Brown, and the bride's father was the late Robert Hunt Esq.

ABERCROMBY, Elizabeth - M14/6/1843 -At 18, Coates Crescent, Edinburgh, on the 14th inst., by the Very Rev. Dean Ramsay, William Munro, Esq., Captain in H.M. 79th Highlanders, to Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Sir Robert Abercromby of Birkenbog, Bart., and on the same day, by the Rev. James Veitch, minister of St. Cuthbert's parish, according to the Presbyterian form, Sir James Colquhoun, of Luss, Bart., Lord-Lieutenant of Dumbartonshire, to Jane, second daughter of Sir Robert Abercromby, Bart..

ABERCROMBY, Jane - M14/6/1843 -At 18, Coates Crescent, Edinburgh, on the 14th inst., by the Very Rev. Dean Ramsay, William Munro, Esq., Captain in H.M. 79th Highlanders, to Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Sir Robert Abercromby of Birkenbog, Bart., and on the same day, by the Rev. James Veitch, minister of St. Cuthbert's parish, according to the Presbyterian form, Sir James Colquhoun, of Luss, Bart., Lord-Lieutenant of Dumbartonshire, to Jane, second daughter of Sir Robert Abercromby, Bart..

ABERCROMBIE, Susan - M2/9/1845 - At York Place, Edinburgh, on the 2d inst, by the Rev. Dr Patrick M'Farlan, the Rev. John Bruce, minister of St. Andrew's Free Church, Edinburgh, to Susan, eldest daughter of the late Dr. Abercrombie.

ABLEWHITE, Emma - M13/3/1845 - At Boston (S.B.), on the 13th ult., by the Rev. J. Firman, Mr Peter Maclure, of the "Bedford Head" Tavern, London (youngest son of the late Mr Samuel Maclure, farmer in Derry, parish of Kirkcowan, Wigtownshire), to Emma, youngest daughter of John Ablewhite, Esq., Boston.

ACKROYD, Sarah - M4/12/1844 - At Grove Chapel, Gomersall, Yorkshire, on the 4th inst., by the Rev. J.H. Cooke, the Rev. Robert Bowman, Bethel Chapel Sunderland, son of Mr James Bowman, near Langholm, to Sarah Ackroyd, daughter of the late Thomas Ackroyd, of Birkenshaw, Esq..

ADAIR, Francis - M30/9/1867 - At 28 Queen Street, on the 30th ult., by the Rev. W.M. Johnston, Mr Francis Adair, seaman, to Agnes, daughter of Mr William Caughie, St. John Street.

ADAIR, James - M7/6/1850 - At Springbank, parish of Leswalt, on the 7th instant, by the Rev. Robert Hogarth, Mr James Adair, Clayton, to Margaret, daughter of the late Mr Peter Adair, Springbank.

ADAIR, Janet McGowan - M16/3/1874 - Here, at 89 (80) Hanover Street, on the 16th inst., by the Rev. Robert Hogarth, Mr Thomas Crawford, clerk, to Janet McGowan, only daughter of Mr James Adair, grocer.

ADAIR, Margaret - M7/6/1850 - At Springbank, parish of Leswalt, on the 7th instant, by the Rev. Robert Hogarth, Mr James Adair, Clayton, to Margaret, daughter of the late Mr Peter Adair, Springbank.

ADAIR, Wm. - M14/6/1887 - At Little Mark, on the 14th ult., by the Rev. R. Dunlop, Reformed Presbyterian Church, Paisley, Wm. Adair, Newfield, to Isabella, daughter of the late Wm. Drynan, farmer, Little Mark.

ADAM, Sir Frederick - M24/7/1851 - At Kensington church, on the 24th instant, by the Venerable Archdeacon Sinclair, General the Right Hon, Sir Frederick Adam, G.C.B., to Ann Lindsay daughter of the late John Maberly, Esq..

ADAMS, Miss - M2/12/1858 - At High Challoch, Old Luce, on the 2d inst., Mr James Chambers, to Miss Adams.

ADAMS, Agnes - M24/3/1874 - At 2 King Street, Newton-Stewart, on the 24th inst., Mr Jas. M'Ghie, to Agnes, daughter of Mr Jas. Adams, carter.

ADAMSON, David - M23/10/1855 - At Wigtown, on the 23d ult., by the Rev. C.A. Agnew, Mr David Adamson, of Newcastle, to Mary Kevan surviving daughter of the late Mr William Kevan, Wigtown. (David Adamson to Mary Kevin on Oct 23, 1855 as per IGI)

ADAMSON, Henrietta Elizabeth - M10/4/1889 - At the square, Wigtown, on the 10th inst., by the Rev. John Squair, U.P. ., Robert M'Gowan, commercial traveller, Glasgow, to Henrietta Elizabeth, only daughter of the late David Adamson, Wigtown.

ADAMSON, Jessie - M3/3/1844 - At Annan, on the 3d inst., by the Rev. James Monilaws, Mr Joseph Davidson, cooper, to Jessie, eldest daughter of Mr John Adamson, burgh-officer.

ADDISON, Mary Ann - M14/6/1855 - On Thursday, the 14th June last, at Trinity Church, Hobart Town, by the Lord Bishop of Tasmania, Charles Hollings E.I.C.S. to Mary Ann, widow of Stephen Addison, Esq; of Hobart Town.

ADAMSON, Robert - M21/11/1843 - At Tyningham, East Lothian, on the 21st ult., by the Rev. Thos. Mitchell, Oldhamstocks, Robert Adamson, Esq., writer, Bailie of Coldstream, to Miss Mary Agnes Buist, daughter of the late David Buist, Esq., factor to the Earl of Haddington.

ADLINGTON, (Bern)ard Spencer - M6/3/1924 - At Queen's Hotel, Drummore, on the 6th inst., by the Rev. D.R. Williamson, (Bern)ard Spencer, fifth son of the late Thomas Adlington, Wallasey, Cheshire, and Mrs Adlington, Welfield Place, Princes Park, Liverpool, to Mary Alexina McChlery ( Maimie), fifth daughter of the late William Agnew and Mrs Agnew, Ashleigh, Drummore.

AFFLECK, Archibald - M22/11/1844 - At Cubbox, parish of Balmaclellan, on the 22d ult., by the Rev. Mr Wilson, Mr Archibald Affleck, Dinnance, to Sarah, eldest daughter of Mr John Murray, farmer, Cubbox.

AFFLECK, James - M10/12/1844 - At Ayr, on the 10th inst., by the Rev. James Knox, Mr James Affleck, late of Montreal, to Maria, youngest daughter of Mr Robert Scott, teacher, Smithston.

AFFLECK, Sarah - M17/12/1891 - At Barrhill, on the 17th inst., by the Rev. Thomas Jardine, John Stewart, to Sarah, fourth daughter of the late Wm. Affleck, Barrhill, Ayrshire.

AGNEW, Agnes - M16/10/1845 - At Lochnaw Castle, on the 16th inst., by the Rev. R. S. Candlish, D.D., of Edinburgh, the Rev. T.B. Bell, of the Free Church, Leswalt, to Agnes, eldest daughter of Sir Andrew Agnew, of Lochnaw, Bart.. (Thomas Blizzard Bell to Agnes Agnew on Oct 16, 1845 at Leswalt, Wigtownshire as per the IGI) (Inserted Oct 16 & 23, 1845)

AGNEW, Agnes - M8/9/1846 - At Maryhill, near Glasgow, on Tuesday, the 8th inst., by the Rev. Mr Wilson of the Free Church, Agnes Agnew, second daughter of the deceased Mr Stair Agnew, late farmer in Clendry, Kirkcolm, to Mr James Meikle, tailor and clothier there.

AGNEW, Andrew - M20/8/1846 - At Exton church, Rutland, on the 20th inst., by the Hon and Rev. Gerard Noel, canon of Winchester, Andrew Agnew, Esq., eldest son of Sir Andrew Agnew, Bart., of Lochnaw Castle, North Britain, to the Lady Louisa Noel, eldest daughter of the Earl of Gainsborough. (Lady Mary Arabella Louisa Noel married Andrew Agnew on August 20, 1846 as per www.thepeerage.com)

AGNEW, Elizabeth - M12/11/1847 - Here, at Clayhole, on the 12th inst., by the Rev. Mr Stewart, Mr Henry M'Cappon, mariner, to Miss Elizabeth Agnew.

AGNEW, Euphemia Agnes - M7/6/1852 - At Wigtown, on the 7th instant, by the Rev. P.Tou---gy Mr James (Toitch), late parochial teacher, Wigtown, to Miss Euphemia Agnes, eldest daughter of the late George Agnew, Esq., Sheriff Clerk of Wigtownshire.

AGNEW, Helen - M6/5/1847 - At Stewarton, Kirkcolm, on the 6th inst., by the Rev. Mr Hyslop, Mr James Robertson, to Helen, third dughter of the late Mr Andrew Agnew, Dalchist.

AGNEW, Jeanie - At Mye, Stoneykirk, on the 4th inst., by the Rev. Jas. Dougall, James Thorn, to Jeanie, second daughter of Anthony Agnew.

AGNEW, John - M1/6/1870 - At Bonnyrigg, on the 1st inst., by the Rev. W.C. Brodie, Mr John Agnew, gardener, Stranraer, to Agnes Lumsden, second daughter of Mr John Paterson, gardener.

AGNEW, Maggie - M17/1/1878 - At Challoch, on the 17th inst., by the Rev. George Philip Robertson, M.A., Free Church, Stoneykirk, John Spence, farmer, Rinquinea, to Maggie, youngest daughter of the late William Agnew, farmer, Glaik.

AGNEW, Margaret - M17/1/1861 - At Clachan, Kirkcolm, on the 17th inst., by the Rev. Mr Hyslop. Mr Thomas Agnew, farmer, Balwherrie, Leswalt, to Margaret, second daughter of David Agnew Esq..

AGNEW, Mary - M8/10/1867 - At Wigtown, on the 8th instant, by the Rev (James) Milroy, M.A., minister of the parish of Dreghorn, Ayrshire, Wm. Milroy, Esq., Kirkcudbright, to Mary, daughter of the late George Agnew, Esq., sheriff-clerk of Wigtownshire.

AGNEW, Mary Alexina McChlery - M6/3/1924 - At Queen's Hotel, Drummore, on the 6th inst., by the Rev. D.R. Williamson, (Bern)ard Spencer, fifth son of the late Thomas Adlington, Wallasey, Cheshire, and Mrs Adlington, Welfield Place, Princes Park, Liverpool, to Mary Alexina McChlery ( Maimie), fifth daughter of the late William Agnew and Mrs Agnew, Ashleigh, Drummore.

AGNEW, Robert - M21/11/1854 - At Newton-Stewart, on the 21st instant, by the Rev. Mr Walker, Mr Robert Agnew, farmer Craigencrie, to Miss Mary-Ann Skimming.

AGNEW, Thomas - M11/4/1843 - At Altogue, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 11th inst., by the Rev. J. M'Gregor, Thomas, son of the late Mr Alex. Agnew farmer, High Salchrie, parish of Kirkcolm, to Charlotte, fourth daughter of the late Mr Samuel M'Nab of Altogue.

AGNEW, Thomas - M17/1/1861 - At Clachan, Kirkcolm, on the 17th inst., by the Rev. Mr Hyslop. Mr Thomas Agnew, farmer, Balwherrie, Leswalt, to Margaret, second daughter of David Agnew Esq..

AGNEW, William - M24/4/1845 - At Milmain, on the 24th ult. by the Rev. Mr M'Neil, of the Free Church, Stoneykirk, Mr William Agnew, to Elizabeth, daughter of David Neil, Calfpark.

AINSLIE, Susan Hamilton - M10/2/1845 - At the house of Mr Burnside, Castle-Douglas, on the 10th inst., by the Rev. George Brown, of the Free Church there, Francis Decimus Thompson Esq., surgeon, Sunderland, to Miss Susan Hamilton Ainslie.

AIRD, Mr - M8/12/1845 - At the Albion Hotel, here, on the 8th inst., by the Rev. Mr Charles, of the Free Church, Mr Aird, mate of the Albion steam-ship, to Miss Charlotte M'Cord, second daughter of Mr Alex. M'Cord, wright.

AIRD, Gilbert - M2/12/1845 - At Colmonell, on the 2d inst., by the Rev. J. Porteous, of the Free Church, Ballantrae, Mr Gilbert Aird, to Janet, youngest daughter of the late Mr William Wright, Ballantrae.

AITKEN, Grace - M22/11/1855 - At St. James' Church, Rochdale, on the 22nd inst., by the Rev. W.J. Harington, Mr Neven Taylor, grocer, Stranraer, to Grace, fourth daughter of the late Mr Thos. Aitken, farmer in Culvennan.

AITKEN, Hugh - M17/10/1860 - Here, at George Street, on the 17th inst., by the Rev. W.M. Simson, Mr Hugh Aitken, plumber, to Margaret Muir, eldest daughter of the late Mr James Muir, (Man)chester.

AITKEN, James - M3/4/1845 - At Leuchans House, on the 3d instant, by the Rev. Hugh Gordon, of the Free Church, Monquhitter, James Aitken, Esq., of Ballacairn, Isle of Man, to Marianne, 2d daughter of John M'William, Esq..

AITKEN, Martha - M25/5/1843 - At Stranraer, on the 25th ult., by the Rev. J.M'Gregor, Mr Archibald M'Dowall, sailor, to Miss Martha Aitken.

AITKEN, Mary - M31/7/1854 - At Maxwell Cottage, Stranraer, on the 31st July, by the Rev. William Smellie, Mr David M'Burnie, to Mary youngest daughter of the late Mr Thomas Aitken, farmer Culvennan.

AITKEN, Mary Kerr - M15/6/1887 - At 97 Shields Road, Glasgow, on the 15th inst., by the Rev. A.H. Anderson, Pollock Street U.P. Church, Robert H. Hopkins, to Mary Kerr, eldest daughter of John Aitken, chief officer, S.S. "State of Georgia".

AITKEN, Peter - M14/7/1863 - At Innermessan, Inch, on the 14th instant, by the (Rev) W.M. Simpson, of Stranraer, Mr Peter A(itken), ----- Stranraer, to Grace, daughter of Mr Blain, farmer. (Aitken confirmed by IGI)

AITKEN, Robert - M23/7/1844 - At Meadow Place, Edinburgh, on the 23d ult., by the Rev. Dr. John Brown, Mr Robert Aitken, merchant, Edinburgh, to Margaret, eldest daughter of the Rev. Dr. Wm. Brown.

AITKEN, Thos. - M27/6/1845 - At Kirkmichael, on the 27th ult., Mr Thos. Aitken, shoemaker, Dailly, to Miss Catherine Pollock.

AITKEN, Wm. - M2/9/1845 - At Barnharrow, Kirkcowan, on the 2d instant, by the Rev. Mr Smellie, of the Secession Church, Mr Wm. Aitken, farmer, Balloch-of-Dee, to Elizabeth, fourth daughter of Mr Hamilton Murray, farmer there.

ALEXANDER, Christina - M12/1/1853 - At St. Andrews, on the 12th instant, by the Rev. Dr. Cook, Henry Augustus Clavering, Esq., to Christina, second daughter of Professor Alexander, L.L.D..

ALEXANDER, Harriet - M21/12/1843 - At London, on the 21st ult, James Grier... of the H.E.I.C.'s service, to Harriet, eldest (daughter of) Major-General Alexander, of the Bengal Army.

ALEXANDER, James - M11/2/1887 - At Ardentrive, Isle of Kerrara, Oban, on the 11th inst., by the Rev. W.C. Taylor, of St. Columba Church, Oban, James Alexander, mercantile clerk, Glasgow, and eldest son of Mr James Alexander, bower, Bridgebank, Inch, to Jessie Woodburn second daughter of Mr George Andrew, farmer, Ardentrive.

ALEXANDER, James Du Pre - M4/9/1845 - At Gorhambury, on the 4th instant, by the Hon. and Rev. Edward H. Grimston, the Earl of Caledon, to Lady Jane Grimston, the youngest daughter of the Earl of Verulam. (3^rd Earl of Caledon was James Du Pre Alexander who married Lady Jane Frederica Harriot Mary Grimston on Sepember 4, 1845 at St. Michaels, St. Albans, Hertford, England as per caledon.org.uk)

ALEXANDER, Jannet - M13/6/1843 - At Kirkcowan, on the13th inst., by the Rev. Dr Laurie, Mr John M'Cormick, to Miss Jannet Alexander, both of Kirkcowan.

ALEXANDER, John - M21/6/1845 - At Auchingibbert, on the 21st ult., by the Rev. James Murray, Cumnock, Mr John Alexander, Rodgerton, Auchinleck, to Margaret, eldest daughter of Mr Robert Dalgliesh, farmer.

ALEXANDER, Mary - M18/1/1847 - At Dalquharran, parish of Dailly, on the 18th inst., by the Rev. Mr Russell, Mr James MacLean, teacher of dancing, to Miss Mary Alexander.

ALEXANDER, Mary - M29/12/1882 - At 21 Leven Street, Dumbarton, on the 29th ult., by the Rev. Mr Watson, U.P.Church, Peter Livingston, Glasgow, to Mary, daughter of Joseph Alexander, Stranraer.

ALEXANDER, Susan - M1/12/1891 - At High Vennel, Wigtown, on the 1st inst., by the Rev. James Cullen, M.A. Susan Alexander, to James M'Robert, wine and spirit merchant, Wigtown.

ALISON, Agnes - M5/12/1877 - At Broadwigg, Whithorn, on the 5th inst., by the Rev. Alex. Murdoch, (Sertde) Matthew Bryce, Garliestown, to Agnes Alison.

ALISON, Annie - M3/12/1891 - At Whithorn, on the 3rd inst., by the Rev. David Kennedy, James Muir Parker, to Annie, youngest daughter of the late John Alison, Whithorn.

ALLAN, Betty - M15/12/1843 - At Langholm, on the 15th inst,. by the Rev. W.B. Shaw, Mr Wm. Renwick, plasterer, to Miss Betty Allan.

ALLAN, Donald - M17/1/1845 - At Ayr, on the 17th inst., Mr Donald Allan, to Isabella, eldest daughter of the late Deacon Miller.

ALLAN, Elizabeth - M29/8/1865 - At Garliestown, on the 29th inst., by the Rev. James Gorrie, Free Church, Sorbie, Mr David Cochrane, joiner, Manchester, to Elizabeth, daughter of Mr Allan, painter, Garliestown.

ALLAN, James - M25/2/1843 - At the English Independent chapel, Merthyr-Tydvil, on the 25th ult., by the Rev. E. Griffith, Mr James Allan, tea-dealer, late of Dumfries-shire, to Miss Smith, daughter of Mr H. Smith, Lamb Inn, Merthyr-Tydvil.

ALLAN, Janet - M17/12/1845 - At Greenock, on the 17th inst., by the Rev. R. Wilson, Mathew Parker, Esq., sugar refiner, to Janet, daughter of George Allan, Esq., Rosehill.

ALLAN, Jeanie - M6/4/1846 - At Blackstone, parish of Dalry, on the 6th instant, by the Rev. Robert Stevenson of Dalry, Mr William Hunter of Machribeg, Argyleshire, to Jeanie, only daughter of James Allan, Esq..

ALLAN, John - M29/8/1843 - In Friars' Vennel,. Dumfries, on Tuesday Week, by the Rev. S. Healy, Mr John Allan, joiner, Liverpool, to Miss Rebecca Muir, straw-hat maker.

ALLAN, John - M7/9/1887 - Here, at 93 George Street, on the 7th inst., by the Rev. Wm. Muirhead, M.A. West U.P. Church, John Allan, marine engineer, to Isa, fourth daughter of Peter Lyall.

ALLAN, Robert - M25/12/1882 - At Gatehouse-of-Fleet, on the 25th ult., by the Rev. A. Clark, Robert Allan, Inland Revenue Officer, Gatehouse, to Elizabeth, only surviving daughter of David M'Adam, grocer.

ALLAN, Robert - M25/12/1882 - At High Street, Gatehouse of Fleet, on the (the) 25th inst., by the Rev. A. Clark, Robert Allan, Inland Revenue Officer, Getehouse, to Elizabeth, only surviving daughter of David Macadam, grocer.

ALLAN, Rev. Wm. - M6/1/1843 - At Leghorn, on the 6th ult., by the Rev. Dr. Duncan the Rev. Wm. Allan, Missionary from the Church of Scotland to the Jews, to Annabella, eldest daughter of the late John Torrance, Esq., surgeon, Kilmarnock.

ALLAN, Wm. - M27/4/1843 - At Dumfries, on the 27th ult., by the Rev. Wm. Blackwood, Mr Wm Allan, baker, to Eliza, eldest daughter of Mr Robert Rain, baker, English Street.

ALLAN, William - M7/8/1860 - At Cumlodan Mil, parish of Minnigaff, on the 7th inst. by the Rev. Samuel Richardson, of Penningham, William Allan, ironmonger, Newton-Stewart, Mary T. Hammond, third daughter of Mr James Hammond, manufacturer.

ALLARDICE, David - M15/4/1853 - At Viewfield, near Edinburgh, on the 15th instant, David Allardice, Esq., Manager, Lambeth Branch of the Royal British Bank, London, to Margaret Arkely, fourth daughter of William M'Candlish, Esq., late Receiver-General of Stamps and Taxes for Scotland.

ALLARDICE, Marion Meikle - M1/7/1887 - At Hartwoodhill, Shotts, on the 1st inst., by the Rev. ?.M.Watt, James W. Ronnie, Telegraph Department Caledonian Railwy, to Marion Meikle, third daughter of Wm. Allardice, land steward.

ALLISON, Elizabeth - M17/1/1861 - At Wallhouse, Kirkcolm, on the 17th inst., by the Rev. Mr Murdoch, A(---) Robert Harvey, to Elizabeth, daughter of Mr Wm. Allison, farmer there.

ALLISON, Elizabeth Macadie - M9/11/1843 - At Edinburgh, on the 9th inst., by the Rev. Mr Begg, John M'Kay, Esq., Shorelands, Caithness-shire, to Elizabeth Macadie, eldest daughter of Dr. E.D. Allison, late Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians. &c.

ALLISON, James - M18/3/1846 - At Drumore, on the 18th inst., by the Rev. Mr Williamson, Mr James Allison, to Miss M'Intyre. (James Allison to Margaret McIntyre on March 18, 1845 at Kirkmaiden by Drummore Wigtown as per the IGI - Note that the IGI is exactly 1 year too early)

ALLISON, Kate - M8/1/1867 - At the Independant Church, Tanbank, Wellington, Salop, on the 8th inst., by the Rev. Henry Bake, Mr John Maclardy, artist and photographer, Castle Street, Shrewsbury, son of Duncan Maclardy Esq., Glagow, to Kate only daughter of Mr James Allison, Glenluce.

ALLISON, Martha - M30/11/1869 - At 4 Market Street, on the 30th ult., by the Rev. Mr Little, Mr John Garrett, seaman, to Martha, second daughter of Mr Wm. Allison, seaman.

ALLISON, Robert - M10/12/1844 - At Irvine, on the 10th inst., Mr Robert Allison, Troon, to Miss Catherine M'Kelvie, daughter of Mr T. M'Kelvie, Irvine.

AMBROSE, Agnes - M28/2/1878 - At Glenluce, on the 28th ult,. by the Rev. B. Frood, Mr Johnston, Annabaglish, to Miss Ambers. (Index shows James JOHNSTON married Agnes AMBROSE Old Luce entry #2 as per Meg)

AMBROSE, Lavinia - M12/5/1844 - At London, on the 12th inst., Mr Alex. Denholm, draper, son of Mr Robert Denholm, Hills Cottage, Woodfoot, near Dumfries, to Miss Lavinia Ambrose, daughter of Mr Ambrose, Plymouth.

ANDERSON, Andrew - M20/10/1845 - At Drumg(o)ler, parish of Colmonell, on the 20th inst., by the Rev. T.Blair, Mr Andrew Anderson, to Mary, eldest daughter of Mr Shearer late smith there.

ANDERSON, Anne - M16/2/1847 - At Cairndoon, Glasserton, on the 16th inst., Mr James Milroy, to Miss Anne Anderson.

ANDERSON, David - M5/10/1847 - At Inch, on the 5th inst., Mr David Anderson, to Miss Hyslop. (Janet Hyslop to David Anderson on October 5, 1847 at Old Luce, Wigtown as per the IGI)

ANDERSON, Elizabeth - M12/1/1844 - At Closeburn Mill, on the 12th inst., by the Rev. Mr Borrowman, Mr John M'Dougall, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Dumfries, (ca)rrier to Miss Elizabeth Anderson, youngest daughter of the late Mr William Anderson, miller of Closeburn Mill.

ANDERSON, Elizabeth - M30/11/1852 - At Blackerne, on the 30th ultimo, by the Rev. Dr. Whitson, Crossmichael, Mr Christopher Irving, farmer, Ernambie, to Miss Elizabeth Anderson, eldest daughter of Mr John Anderson, farmer, Blackerne.

ANDERSON, Elizabeth - M4/7/1863 - At Newton-Stewart, on the 4th inst., by the Rev. James Cavan of Drumore, W.J.R. Bickford, Esq., of Liverpool, to Elizabeth, daughter of the late Robert Anderson, Esq., of Low Drumore, Kirkmaiden, (No cards). (Wm John Rowe Bickford as per IGI)

ANDERSON, Ellen - M28/10/1869 - At Glentriploch, parish of Mochrum on the 28th ult., by the Rev. Wm. Allan, Mr Charles M. Routledge, agent, City of Glasgow Bank, Portwilliam, to Ellen, eldest surviving daughter of Mr John Anderson, farmer there.

ANDERSON, Grace - M13/2/1844 - At the British Chapel, Rio de Janeiro,on the 13th February, last, by the Rev. T. Thornton, Champness, Peter Sproat, Esq., surgeon, to Grace, daughter of the late Mr Thomas Anderson, merchant, Kirkcudbright.

ANDERSON, Helen - M23/7/1844 - At Greenock, on the 23d ult., by the Rev. Frederick F. Anderson, Whithorn, Robert Cassels, Esq., merchant, to Helen, daughter of Mr Alex Anderson, late of the Excise.

ANDERSON, Helen Isabella - M11/12/1883 - At 2 Newton Place, Glasgow, on the 11th inst., by the Rev. Wm. Dunn, Cardross, Campbell, youngest son of the late George Martin, Esq., of Auchendennan, Dumbartonshire. to Helen Isabella, youngest daughter of Wm. Anderson, Esq., Glasgow.

ANDERSON, Isabella - M17/9/1844 - At Kirkcudbright, on the 17th current, by the Rev. Mr Underwood, Mr James M'Candlish, architect, New Galloway, to Miss Anderson, dress-maker, Kirkcudbright. (Isabella Anderson to James Candlish on September 17, 1844 at Kirkcudbright as per the IGI)

ANDERSON, Jessie - M27/12/1877 - At Auchtermackain, Portpatrick, on the 27th ult., by the Rev. A. Urquhart, Mr Hugh M'Clure, to Miss Jessie Anderson, second daughter of Mr Anderson, shepherd.

ANDERSON, John - M23/4/1844 - At Urral, parish of Kirkcown, on the 23d inst., by the Rev. John M'Dowall, Mr John Anderson, farmer, Mull, to Jane third daughter of the late Mr David M'Ilwrick, Altercannoch, Colmonell.

ANDERSON, John - in WFP31/7/1845 - M At Gainleetch, parish of Fenwick, Mr John Anderson, draper, Stewarton, to Mary, daughter of Mr Alex. Watt, farmer, there.

ANDERSON, Margaret - M11/2/1845 - At St. Peter's Church, Liverpool, on the 11th inst., Mrs James M'Gowan, master of the smack Jane of Kirkcudbright, to Margaret, daughter of Thos. Anderson, blacksmith, Kirkcudbright.

ANDERSON, Mary - M27/6/1843 - At Castle-Douglas, on the 27th ult., by the Rev. S. Cowan of Kelton, John Laing, Esq., manufacturer, Hawick, to Miss Mary Anderson, sister to Patrick Anderson, Esq., surgeon, Castle-Douglas.

ANDERSON, Mary - in the WFP M14/9/1843 - Lately, at Sproat's Plunton, Borgue, by the Rev. Samuel Smith, Mr Alex M'Keand, to Miss Mary Anderson.

ANDERSON, Mary - M2/12/1844 - At Kilmarnock, on the 2d inst., by the Rev Mr M'Indoe, Mr Archibald Clark, merchant, Beith, to Mary, daughter of Mr Matthew Anderson.

ANDERSON, Mary - M13/9/1847 - At Girvan, on the 13th inst., by the Rev. David Strong, John Graham, Esq., surgeon, to Mary eldest daughter of Thomas Anderson, Esq., King's Arms Inn, Girvan.

ANDERSON, Mary Alison - M20/6/1843 - At Dundee, on the 20th inst., by the Rev. Dr. Adie, Robert Stirling Graham, Esq., of Kincaldrum and Affleck, Forfarshire, to Mary Alison, eldest daughter of John Anderson, Esq., H.E.I.C. Civil Service, Euston Place, London.

ANDERSON, Mary Jane - M21/1/1864 - At Fairlie House, near Kilmarnock, on the 21st inst., by the Rev. James Veitch, D.D. of St. Cuthberts, Edinburgh, Edward, only son of E. Dangerfield, Esq., Warwick House, Cheltenham, to Mary Jane, daughter of Thomas Anderson, Esq., of Glendrisaig, advocate, Sheriff Substitute of Ayrshire.

ANDERSON, Mary Mackenzie - D23/7/1844 - At Inverness, on the 23d ult., by the Very Rev. Dean Fyvie, William Paul, Esq., banker, Dumbarton, to Mary Mackenzie, eldest daughter of the late John Anderson Esq., writer to the signet, Edinburgh.

ANDERSON, Matilda - M4/8/1846 - At Bladnoch Bridge, on the 4th inst., by the Rev. J. Towers, Mr Wm. Anderson, to Miss Matilda Anderson.

ANDERSON, Nicholas - M8/4/1844 - At Dumfries, on the 8th inst., by the Rev. Dr. T. T. Duncan, Mr George Thomson M'Minn, clerk, County Fiscal's Office, to Nicholas, eldest daughter of Mr John Anderson, bookseller, Dumfries.

ANDERSON, Peter - M21/4/1863 - At Glenluce, on the 21st inst., by the Rev. George Wilson, F.C., Minister, Peter Anderson, Esq., High Gillespie, to Isabella Liddle, daughter of the late George King, Esq., Stranraer. (No cards).

ANDERSON, Robert - M14/4/1845 - At Dumfries, on the 14th inst., by the Rev. W. Dunlop, Mr Robert Anderson, compositor, Glasgow, to Agnes, fourth daughter of the late John Smith, baker, Dumfries.

ANDERSON, Rosanna - M19/6/1844 - At St. John 's Church, Liverpool, on the 19th ult., Charles Bailey, mariner, to Rosanna, fourth daughter of the late Mr James Anderson, of Kirkcudbright.

ANDERSON, Walter - M6/5/1845 - At Langholm on the 6th inst., by the Rev. Mr Shaw, Mr Walter Anderson, flesher, New Langholm, to Helen, daughter of Mr M. Borthwick, of the same place.

ANDERSON, Wm. - M6/11/1843 - At College Street, Maxwelltown, on the 6th inst., by the Rev. J.R. Mackenzie, A.M., Mr Wm. Anderson, grocer, Dumfries, to Mary, daughter of Mr Torrance Collands, Maxwelltown.

ANDERSON, William - M22/8/1844 - At Clone, Mochrum, on the 22d ult., by the Rev. Mr Young, Mr William Anderson, to Miss Margaret, second daughter of Mr James Wallace, farmer, Clone.

ANDERSON, Wm. - M18/12/1845 - At Eldrig village, Mochrum, on the 18th inst., by the Rev. Mr Young, Mr Wm. Anderson, to Miss Jane Love.

ANDERSON, William - M23/1/1846 - At Chapelton Village, Borgue , on the 23d ult., by the Rev. S. Smith, of the Free Church, Mr Wm Anderson, to Miss Jean Dickson.

ANDERSON, Wm. - M4/8/1846 - At Bladnoch Bridge, on the 4th inst., by the Rev. J. Towers, Mr Wm. Anderson, to Miss Matilda Anderson.

ANDERSON, Wm. - M11/6/1847 - At Kirlauchline, parish of Stoneykirk, on the 11th instant, by the Rev. R. M'Neil, Mr Wm. Anderson, to Margaret, fourth daughter of Mr John Kilpatrick, farmer, Kirlauchline.

ANDERSON, William - M7/5/1860 - Here, at Hanover Street, on the 7th instant, by the Rev. George Charles, Mr William Anderson, flesher, to Jane, youngest daughter of Mr John M'Cracken, grocer, Stranraer.

ANDERSON, William - M24/1/1878 - At John Knox Church, London, on the 24th inst., by the Rev. Alex. Murray, pastor, assisted by the Rev. Dr R(ai)tt of Woolwich, William Anderson, M.B.,C.M., Whithorn, to Jessie, second daughter of James Smith, Esq., London.

ANDREW, Agnes - M18/5/1847 - At 31, Howard Place, Edinburgh, on the 18th instant, Thomas M'Micking, Esq., yr. of Miltonise, to Agnes, only daughter of the late James Andrew, Esq., of Craigard, by the Rev. Mr Glover, Greenside.

ANDREW, David - M6/3/1847 - At St. John the Baptist's Church, Toxteth Park, Liverpool, on the 6th inst., by the Rev. J. Hassall, M.A., David, eldest son of the late John Andrew, Esq. of Newton Stewart, to Jane, eldest daughter of John Macdowall, Esq., of Stranraer.

ANDREW, Elizabeth - M12/1/1844 - At Newton-Stewart, on the 12th inst., by the Rev. Mr Reid, Mr Alex. Neilson, mason, to Miss Andrew. (Alexander Neilson to Elizabeth Andrews on January 7, 2004 at Penninghame as per the IGI)

ANDREW, George - M6/10/1883 - At the Catherdral, Shanghai, on the 6th October, by the Rev. Mr Smith, M.A. Mr George Andrew, of the China Inland Mission, third son of Mr A. Andrew, of Reddish and Manchester, to Jessie, third daughter of Mr Alexander Findlay of Manchester, formerly Newton-Stewart.

ANDREW, Jessie Woodburn - M11/2/1887 - At Ardentrive, Isle of Kerrara, Oban, on the 11th inst., by the Rev. W.C. Taylor, of St. Columba Church, Oban, James Alexander, mercantile clerk, Glasgow, and eldest son of Mr James Alexander, bower, Bridgebank, Inch, to Jessie Woodburn second daughter of Mr George Andrew, farmer, Ardentrive.

ANDREW, William Patrick - M10/4/1843 - At St. Bernard's, Edinburgh, on the 10th inst., by the Rev. Dr Muir, William Patrick Andrew, Esq., M.D. to Anne, eldest daughter of Henry Raeburn, Esq., of St. Bernard's.

ANDREWS, Elizabeth - M8/12/1843 - At New-Galloway, on the 8th curt., by the Rev. Mr Wilson, Balmaclellan, Mr Thomas Harper, Moniaive, to Miss Elizabeth Andrews, New-Galloway.

ANDREWS, Jane McWhinnie - M21/7/1887 - At Howick, Natal, on the 21st July, by the Rev. J. Smith, Presbyterian Church, Maritzburg, Henry Strapp, Esq., Stock-Lands, to Jane M'Whinnie, second daughter of the late James Andrews.

ANDREWS, Margaret - M24/12/1844 - At Strontian, Argyllshire, on the 24th ult., by the Rev. Collin M'Vean, Mr John M'Laren, Camusine, to Margaret, second daughter of Mr James Andrews, senior, Newton-Stewart.

ANGUS, Mary - M1/6/1887 - At Carscreugh, Glenluce, on the 1st inst., by the Rev. J.F. Smith, John M'Whirter, Corwar, Newton-Stewart, to Mary, daughter of William Angus, grieve at Carscreugh.

ANNAN, John - M6/2/1844 - At Kirkcowan, on the 6th inst., by the Rev. James Goold, Newton-Stewart, Mr John Annan, painter, Rothesay, to Jane, daughter of Mr John Neilson, Kirkcowan village.

ANSTRUTHER, Lucy Charlotte - M12/8/1852 - At Balcaskie, on the 12th instant, by the Right Rev. Bishop Low, Alex. Kinloch, Esq., Grenadier Guards, eldest son of Sir David Kinloch, Baronet, of Gilmerton, to Lucy Charlotte, eldest daughter of Sir Ralph A. Anstruther, baronet, of Balcaskie.

ARBUTHNOT, George Clerk - M15/1/1845 - At Linden Cottage, on the 15th inst., by the Very Rev. the Dean of Edinburgh, George Clerk Arbuthnot, Esq., of Mavisbank, to Caroline, youngest daughter of the late James Hay, Esq., of Collieprest, and the Right Hon. Lady Mary Hay.

ARMITAGE, Ruth - M5/7/1855 - On the 5th inst., at Union Chapel, Queen's Park, Manchester, by the Rev. E.H. Weeks, James, son of the late Alex. M'Donald of Kirkcudbright, to Ruth, only daughter of the late Benjamin Armitage, Esq., Harpurley.

ARMOUR, Annie - M20/2/1855 - At Fleet Street, Gatehouse-of-Fleet, on the 20th ult., by the Rev. Thomas Johnstone of Anwoth, Mr John Hyslop, miner, Auchencairn, to Miss Annie Armour, Fleet Street.

ARMOUR, Jane - M3/12/1844 - At Irvine, on the 3d instant, by the Rev. James Drummond, the Rev. Alexander Dalrymple, of the United Secession Church, Tarbolton, to Jane, daughter of Mr John Armour, agent.

ARMSTRONG, Miss - M29/4/1845 - At St. Andrew's Church, Liverpool, on the 29th ultimo, James Adam Smith, Esq., merchant, to Miss Armstrong, 26, Abercromby Square.

ARMSTRONG, Agnes - M15/9/1845 - At Dumfries, on the 15th inst., by the Rev. Dr Wallace, Mr John Riddick, Manchester, to Agnes, daughter of the late Mr C. Armstrong, merchant.

ARMSTRONG, Catherine - M3/10/1843 - At English Street, Dumfries, on the 3d inst., Mr Wm. Lloyd, lath splitter, Liverpool, to Catherine, eldest daughter of Mr George Armstrong, ropemaker, Dumfries.

ARMSTRONG, Elizabeth - M14/3/1843 - At Meerburn, parish of Langholm, on the 14th inst., by the Rev. W.B. Shaw, Mr Patrick Maxwell, to Elizabeth, only daughter of Mr William Armstrong, shepherd.

ARMSTRONG, George - M27/11/1843 - At Irish Street, Dumfries, on the 27th ult., by the Rev. D.L. Scott, Mr George Armstrong, rope-maker, to Miss Martha Kissock.

ARMSTRONG, Jas. - M12/11/1844 - At Langholm on the 12th inst., by the Rev. J. Dobie, Mr Jas. Armstrong, farmer, Effgill, to Miss Christian Little, Langholm; and, same place, on the 15th inst., by the Rev. W. Watson, Mr Geo. Scott, joiner, to Miss Mary, youngest surviving daughter or Mr John Clarke, saddler, Langholm.

ARMSTRONG, Jane - M2/4/1844 - At Kirkandrews-upon-Esk, on the 2d inst., by the Rev. Mr Hodgson, Mr John M'Naughten, Woodslee, Cannobie, to Jane, youngest daughter of Mr Andrew Armstrong of Beckhouse, near Longtown.

ARMSTRONG, Margaret M’Adam - M18/7/1854 - At Dunesslin(or Dunesslie), Dumfriesshire, on the 18th instant, by the Rev. John Hope, Mr Samuel Gordon, merchant, Stranraer, to Margaret M'Adam, eldest daughter of James Armstrong, Esq., of Craig-Adam.

ARMSTRONG, Mary - M7/4/1845 - At Gatehouse, on the 7th instant, by the Rev. Samuel Smith, of the Free Church, Borgue, Robert Muir, hedger, to Mary Armstrong, both resident in Gatehouse.

ARMSTRONG, Robert - M18/11/1844 - At Dumfries, on the 18th inst., by the Rev. Dr Wallace, Mr Robt. Armstrong, merchant, to Helen, second daughter of the late John (Stuart?) timber merchant. (Robert Armstrong to Helen Dunn on November 18, 1844 at Dumfries as per the IGI)

ARMSTRONG, Sarah - M12/10/1847 - At High Street Chapel, Huddersfield, on the 12th inst., Mr Wm. Hurst to Miss Sarah Armstrong. The number of years these happy people have passed on earth amounts to 141! the jovial bridegroom being 70 years old, and his blooming partner 71 years; and they have been married, now, the husband to his fourth wife, and the lady to her third husband.

ARMSTRONG, Thomas - M29/12/1843 - At Langholm, on the 29th ult,. by the Rev. John Dobie, Mr Thomas Armstrong, joiner, to Miss Pasley, eldest daughter of Mr Robert Pasley, grocer. (Thomas Armstrong to Jane Pasley on Dec 29, 1843 at Langholm, Dumfries as per the IGI)

ARMSTRONG, William - M31/1/1867 - At St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Hanover Street, on the 31st ultimo, by the Rev. J. Breakey, Mr William Armstrong, St. Georg's square, to Maria, eldest daughter of the late Mr F. Williamson, Farmer, Littlepark, Minnigaff Kirkcudbrightshire.

ARTHUR, Rev. David - M7/1/1845 - At Muirburn, Largs, on the 7th inst., by the Rev. Mr Douie, the Rev. David Arthur, of Knox's Free Church, Stewarson, to Miss Agnes, fourth daughter of Captain Morris of Muirhouse.

ARTHUR, James - M12/12/1883 - At 16 Millbank, Street, Springburn, Glasgow, on the 12th inst., by the Rev. John Brand, U.P. Church, John Street, Glasgow, James Arthur, to Maggie, eldest daughter of William Milroy.

ARTHUR, Mary - M3/2/1887 - At St. Michael's Church, in the Hamlet, by special licence, on the 3rd inst., by the Rev. John Burbridge, Patrick Logan, to Mary, eldest daughter of Adam Arthur, cotman, Cotland.

ARTHUR, Wm. - M28/12/1877 - At Skaith, Newton-Stewart, on the 28th ult., by the Rev. Wm. M'Lean, Wm. Arthur, Liverpool, to Helen Agnes, daughter of the late Samuel M'Culloch, Esq..

ASHLEY, Elizabeth - M3/1/1843 - At Nantwich, on the 3d inst., by the Rev. R. H. Granton, Mr Gilbert Murray draper, third son of Hamilton Murray, Esq., Barnharrow, County of Wigtown, to Miss Elizabeth, fourth daughter of Mr W. Ashley, tailor, same place.

ASPINWALL, James Scott - M6/6/1843 - At New York, in Eighth Street Church, by the Rev. Dr. Philips, James S. Aspinwall, Esq., of that city, to Margaret, third daughter of the late Dr. Maxwell, Thornhill, Dumfriesshire. (James Scott Aspinwall to Margaret Maxwell on June 6, 1843 at Queens, New York City, New York as per his birth in the IGI)

ATHERTON, Frances - M16/9/1845 - At St. Paul's Independent Chapel, Wigan, on the 16th inst., by the bride's only brother, William Atherton, independent minister at Bingley, near Bradford, Yorkshire, the Rev. Samuel Cathcart, minister of the Scottish Presbyterian Church, Wigan, to Frances, only daughter of the late Roger Atherton, ironmonger Wigan.

ATKINSON, Jos. - M11/12/1845 - At Gretna Green on the 11th inst., Jos. Atkinson, Esq., late of Workington, to Alice, youngest daughter of the Hon. Wm. Lee, Solicitor General of Antigua.

AUGHTERSON, Jane -M1/3/1846 - At Castle Douglas, on the 1st instant, by the Rev. Mr Brown of the Free Church, Mr (W.) M'Naught, bookseller, to Jane, second daughter of Mr Wm. Aughterson. (William McNaught as per IGI)

AULD, Isabella - M27/11/1855 - At Glengyre, on the 27th inst., by the Rev. Mr Hyslop, John Forsyth, Esq., of Valleyfield, to Isabella, youngest daughter of the late Mr William Auld, farmer, Glengyre.

AULD, Jessie - M20/5/1845 - At Troon, on the 20th inst., by the Rev. D. Forrest, Jessie, daughter of E. Auld, Esq., coal agent there, to Captain Hugh King, Irvine.

AULD, John - M5/9/1845 - On the 5th ult., by the Rev. David Black, of St. Therese, Blumville, John Auld, Esq., merchant, Montreal, to Mary Ann, only daughter of John M'Grigor, Esq., of Summerhill House.

AULD, Mary Weir - M10/3/1863 - At Oswald Park, on the 10th inst. by the Rev. Dr Park, of St. Andrews, uncle to the bride, assisted by the Rev. T.M. Laurie of Partick, Charles William, son of John Machen, Esq., Wardsend House, near Sheffield, to Mary Weir, eldest daughter of the late Archd. Auld, Esq., of Oswald Park, near Glasgow, (No cards.)

AUSTEN, J(e)an - M2/6/1843 - At Crossmichael, on the 2d inst., by the Rev. Mr Henderson of Castle-Douglas, Mr Francis Richardson, Newmains, Carlaverock, to J(e)an, eldest daughter of Mr Thos. Austen, miller, Crossmichael Mill.

AUSTEN, John - M1/11/1844 - At Dumfries, on the 1st inst., by the Rev. William Blackwood, of the Relief Church, Mr John Austen, Maxwelltown, to Miss Janet Welsh, eldest daughter of Mr Jas. Welsh, tanner, St. Michael's Street.

AUSTIN, Adam - M20/12/1844 - On the 20th ult., by the Rev. Mr Cowan, Kelton, Mr Adam Austin, miller, Crossmichael mill, to Miss Margaret Gracie,, eldest daughter of Mr W. Gracie, grain-dealer, Castle-Douglas.

AVEREY, Maria - M1/8/1843 - At St. James's Church, Gloucester, on the 1st curt., by the Rev. F.T. Bailey, Mr William Johnston, draper, Oxford Street, (late of Stockholm, parish of Johnstone, Dumfries-shire), to Miss Maria Averey, youngest daughter of John Averey, Esq., Alvin Street.

ELLIS, Catherine - in the WFP M14/1/1847 - At Christ's Church, Liverpool, (by) the Rev. S. Pagan, incumbent.......Moors, George Stockdale, Esq., (to).........Catherine, second daughter of B............ (George Stockdale and Catherine Ellis both listed as having married 1^st Quarter 1847 at Liverpool, recorded in Volume 20, page 191 as per the Free BMD)