[Idyllchat] Scotland geneaology

Sun Jun 10 22:12:00 EDT 2007

Re: Butterflies??Idabelle:

  First compile as much information you have about your great grandmother.  Eleanor will have to dig the box out of our "Archives" for the details of the method of research.  But the United Kingdom is a treasure house of genealogical information.  If I remember correctly we made all our arrangements before our trip.  She corresponded with a lady at the library in Glasgow, telling her when we would be there and what information we were looking for.  That way she had the research archive documents all ready for us to go through.  Although the apartment her grandparents and great grandparents lived in no longer existed, we actually were able to get copies the the floor plan of their apartment.  In Edinburgh, there's a large research center, the name of which escapes me right now.  But we had to reserve a specific time period on a specific day for our research.  We also had to pay a fee, which I recall was not cheap.  HOWEVER, once we got there, they showed us how to use the research computers.  It was so easy to look up information!!!  That where we found out that Eleanor's great grandmother and great grandfather died in Glasgow.  She never knew that they were even in Glasgow until we saw it on the computer.  We were also able to get the name of the Glasgow cemetery and the exact location of the grave of her great grandmother  (but not the location of her great grandfather's grave).

  An interesting side story to this took place on the connecting flight from Heathrow to Glasgow.  Sitting next to me was a Scotish gentleman.  We got to talking about our visit.  It turns out that he was the Director of the research center we were going to.  We spent two days at that center.  On the first day, who shows up but the Director!  He came to make sure we were doing okay with our research.  We also ran into him at a nearby pub.  I was able to get a photograph of him wearing his kilts.

  If Eleanor can find our box, I will send you more details.

  Bill
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Bert and Idabelle 
    To: Bill K......r 
    Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2007 9:10 PM
    Subject: Re: [Idyllchat] Re: Butterflies??

    My great grandmother is from Glasgow.  I don't know if she is buried there or not.  Maybe I should do some genealogy.  Did you go to libraries, town clerks or how did you find out information?  

    I also want to see the Butterfly release.  
    Idabelle  
      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: Bill K......r 
      To: doris baum 
      Cc: Idyllchat 
      Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2007 8:31 PM
      Subject: [Idyllchat] Re: Butterflies??

        Doris:
        Eleanor and I were in Scotland in 1997.  (Eleanor's grandparents lived in Glasgow for about 6 years at the turn of the last century on their way from Lithuania to Montreal, Canada)  We arrived in Heathrow the day of Princess Diana's funeral, and hopped on a connecting flight to Glasgow.  We spent a few days in Glasgow doing genealogical research.  That was followed by a drive to Edinburgh for about 4 days and more research.  The remainng two weeks were driving through England, taking in York, Yorkshire Moors, Great Brington (Princess Diana's home), and Oxford.  We spent 9 days in Oxford, doing day trips to London, Windsor Castle, Blenheim Palace and the Cotswolds.  I loved the Codwolds.

        I loved the beer.  Those pints are addictive.

        We would love to go back to Scotland and England, especially since we later found out that Eleanor's great-grandfather is buried in Glasgow.  Too bad it's so expensive. 

        Bill 

        ----- Original Message ----- 
          From: doris baum 
          To: Bill K......r 
          Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2007 7:27 PM
          Subject: Re: Butterflies??

          Very good of you Bill! Many thanks! 

          Eventually I will put some of my "pics" on that site too!

          If you love the Swiss mountain scenery you and Eleanor would be knocked over by the unusual mountain scenery in the Scottish Highland area! My late husband I and I had some very pleasant trips to parts of Switzerland, (the Graubuenden area) but after our initial Scottish Highland visit in June, 1972 ,fell totally in love with it AND the people, and the views can only be described as breath - taking and awesome - and unfortunately - very addictive!!

           Once you take a trip there - you become hooked. For good. Even when it's wet or foggy it can be intriguing; in sunny weather - it is just fabulous. And so far - not too crowded, as getting there is not the easiest part!  I usually head for Ullapool, where I almost feel at home at this point, know quite a few folks there and know of two excellent local bookshops where one can spend a few pleasant hours. I also found a small and delightful B+B via the internet a few years ago  and have stayed there several times. During the "season" there are a good number of fine restaurants and pubs open, though some tend to close by early Fall. And the drive north of Ullapool is  absolutely fantastic!

          Doris  

          on 6/10/07 7:03 PM, Bill K......r at ShutterbugBill at verizon.net wrote:

              Okay Doris, I will email you the photo album.  It is  the Kodak Easyshare site.  You just click on "View Photos" to see the  slideshow.

              Bill 

                ----- Original Message ----- 

                From:  doris baum <mailto:dorlisue at fullchannel.net>  

                To: ShutterbugBill at verizon.net  

                Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2007 6:42  PM

                Subject: Re: Butterflies??

                Hi Bill!

                Here's another individual who never  got the original Butterfly message - but lot of answers and comments! If  it's not too much trouble - may I ask you to send me a link to your  admirable photos as well?  Would much appreciate it!

                I happen to  love nature photography - both the work of others and doing it myself.  

                I am a photographer of sorts myself - used to specialize in children  back in NYC, but since we moved to New England's East Bay area (of R I)   some years ago, I turned to note and post cards and still am the only  one around here doing post cards of Bristol and Barrington  RI ; they  appeal mainly to tourists and have been selling well. On holidays I enjoy  shooting flower close - up and the varied scenery - which in Northwest  Scotland is spectacular! The sea -side isn't bad either and  local  weather has never stopped me from taking interesting photos in that  area.

                Happy  "shooting"!

                Sincerely, 

                Doris  Baum

                       dorlisue at fullchannel.net

                Thanks  in advance! 

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