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Anybody know Linlithgowshire in West Lothian, Scot

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Hilary

Hilary Report 9 Mar 2007 17:36

Have found my 3xgt. grandfather on 1851 census in Edinburgh, it says he was born in Bernins Blend, Linlithgowshire. Does anybody have any idea where it is please. Hilary.

Hilary

Hilary Report 9 Mar 2007 18:00

Thanks Karen, thought it sounded a funny address. Just my luck. It has taken me 8 yrs to find him as well. Hilary.

Hilary

Hilary Report 9 Mar 2007 18:19

Yes, tried googling, like you got nowhere. Would be grateful for anything. He was a stonemason apparently in earlier life. On 1851 census it said Pauper, former quarrier. I know there were lots of mines etc. there in those days. Thanks, Hilary.

Hilary

Hilary Report 9 Mar 2007 18:23

Thanks Paul. I know of the area of Linlithgow but was trying to pinpoint him down a bit more. Thanks for your answer. Hilary.

Paul

Paul Report 9 Mar 2007 18:28

I don't know if its any help,but when I was based up in Scotland in the navy,I remember a place called Linlithgow or Linlithgoe,I,ve just googled it and it's still there.Hope this helps. Paul

Paul

Paul Report 9 Mar 2007 18:51

Have you thought of contacting the local tourist board in Linlithgo in case they have some historical info? Paul

Unknown

Unknown Report 9 Mar 2007 19:12

Hello Hilary Have you tried looking at the record on Scotlands People,some of the mistranscriptions(? spelling) on ancestry on my scottish ancestors make me smile. Not having a go mind must be hard .

Hilary

Hilary Report 9 Mar 2007 19:12

Hi Paul, only found this info yesterday. He was mistranscribed on census but that is a good idea. Will give that a go. Thanks Hilary.

Hilary

Hilary Report 9 Mar 2007 19:41

Hi Maureen, thanks for that. Yes will have a look on Scotlands People at same census. Maybe give me more info. Thanks Hilary.

Hilary

Hilary Report 10 Mar 2007 18:09

Thanks Karen, just my luck. Will try to get in touch with West Lothian FHS. Maybe someone from there will know. Like you say, I should think it is a house or something. Thanks for your help anyway. Hilary.