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I wondered if Finlay was working at Lea Mills before joining up? Perhaps not, the correspondence is not clear. As far as I know he could not read or write so that would explain why there were sometimes no acknowledgement of the parcels, the ones that he did acknowledge were probably written by some...

I wonder where Finlay married Helen. I can see that there might be a connection between Argyllshire and the Ellesmere estate so it is not odd that he moved there. But where did he meet Helen? I have tried everything that think of. It looks as though the records office at Matlock have school log boo...

I also have this certificate that was presented to him if anyone could shed any light on what this was about.
I think Orsley Review at the bottom of the page should read Worsley Review.

? m Great information there, thanks for that. That is him as I have checked the Regimental numbers I have. Finlay McMillan worked on the Ellesmere Estate as a gamekeeper in 1911 and lived in a house called "The Aviary" Worsley which I assume was part of the estate. Its a shame it doesn't ...

Hi Did Finlay fight in WW1 at all? Do you have any service records for him? So, Helen died in 1931 - where was that? Who informed for the death? I have his WW1 service medal Helen died on the 26th September aged 45 in Luton Bedfordshire in 1931, the informant was their eldest son Alexander. I have ...

Do you have these.... Birth Jun 1908 McMillan Alexander Barton I. 8c 641 Birth Dec 1909 McMILLAN William Stewart Barton I 8c 575 Hi, Thanks but I have this info, I've lost track of them after 1911 census as they were half brothers to my father and a lot older so it would be good to know where they ...

you got this is this him ? Finlay McMillan Age: 9 Estimated birth year: abt 1882 Relationship: Grandson Gender: Male Where born: Colonsay, Argyle Registration Number: 539/2 Registration district: Colonsay and Oronsay Civil Parish: Colonsay and Oronsay County: Argyll Address: Urgaig Occupation: Scho...

Hi, I am trying to trace my grandfather's first marriage certificate with no luck, on the 1911 census he is living in Worsley Lancashire with his wife and 2 children, the only thing is that his age is different from what it should be but it is definitely him Finlay McMillan born in Colonsay 1881 his...

Rob wrote:Hi Steve.Welcome.I thought it was Paul Macca for a minute my heart skipped a beat,

Sorry to disappoint I would sing a song but it would drive everyone off the forum!!!!

Hi all,
just joined the forum, I am researching McMillan,Phillips,Buggins and Kirby
I need help with McMillan but i'll post that in another topic

Steve McMillan