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Can anyone help? My great Aunt died on on 9 Sept 1913 in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland aged 11months. Her name was Margaret Sharp Stenhouse Cook. Her mother was Agnes Stenhouse (ms) and father James Hogg Cook. I know James and Agnes emigrated to Illinois from around 1908 but they must have come back to Kirkcaldy as that is where Margaret died. I can't find Margaret's death in Scotland. Can anyone help me with American births?

Thanks

Did Margaret definitely die in Scotland or is she perhaps just commemorated on a Scottish gravestone?

Gwyn

I found her death certificate at New Register House. James Hogg Cook, his wife Agnes and Margaret are all buried together and my dad told me there is no headstone, I've checked this and it's an unmarked grave.

Dear Denise

A quick reply.

Could there be a record of a dedication for your ancestor in the nearby
church?

I have found 2 dedications for my ancestors.
Although badly damaged in WWII, there are still the records at the church.

It could be worth pursuing.

Alternatively, could you ask for a dedication to be included in the church book of rememberance for her?

Most churches have them now and are sympathetic to the fact that many people, especially children had unmarked graves.

Hope this is helpful and could put your mind at rest.

Best wishes.
x

Denise.
Change the title of your thread to American birth search so those with Worldwide Ancestry can take a look

Thanks for the info everyone. I'll change the thread to American births and see what comes up!