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Forfar Angus Scotland Photos Of Streets And Landmarks Within The Angus Town Of Forfar In Scotland.

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Forfar In Angus,Scotland
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Catherine 08-Jan-2012 22:03
My lineage is from Forfarshire so do not know if this is the same? My ggrandpa was Thomas Black, his father also Thomas Black, who'se father is also Thomas Black, Thomas Black's father is William Black who was born in Kirriemuir, Forfarshire, Parish was Inverkellor, worked on the Raxtons Property. His dad of birth was around 1825- 1826 and he married Janet. I LOVE these photos.. My family also has Armstrong's, Shanley's, Orrs, My mother is from Edinburgh Scotland. Her mother as well from Scotland but migrated to Canada. Nana has passed on but I so wish I could go back in time to see how we lived and who we came from. Interestingly enough my line has a few Hoggs in them as well. It truly is a small world.
Debbie 25-Oct-2011 20:14
Hello..My grandfather Alexander Wilson was born in Forfar Scotland. His mothers name was Agnes Wilson her parents ran the Balmoral Inn/Pub on E High St. I was wondedring if anyone had a photo of that bar.
Debbie 25-Oct-2011 20:10
Hello..My grandfather Alexander Wilson was born in Forfar Scotland. His mothers name was Agnes Wilson her parents ran the Balmoral Inn/Pub on E High St. I was wondedring if anyone had a photo of that bar.
David Cowan 23-Jul-2011 00:09
Taylor, David Logan - I am David Logan's Great Great Grandson and I am looking for any information I can on him. He was born 19 Apr 1833 in Forfarshire and immigrated to Canada in around 1854, bringing with him his mother Margaret. He settled at Kintail, Ashfield Twp., Huron County, Ontario. He passed away 29 Sep 1916. He and his wife Francis had 12 children. Any information or leads will help. Pool_Time@msn.com
Myrna Boehm 21-Jun-2011 13:32
Hi I am looking for information or ancestors of David Mann born 6th April 1881 and immigrated to South Africa in 1904. He came from Forfar Angus Scottish. I think his father was William Harold Mann. I would appreciate any help. Thanks
Guest 25-Mar-2011 22:34
dougie watson from tealing another reunion would be good
Keith Black 25-Mar-2011 10:43
My name is Keith Black my father was postie Joe Black. I just found this site and was reading through the comments regarding Forfar. I left in 1973 and emigrated to Australia but still get home sick.
Denis Creighton 31-Jan-2011 15:25
I am Denis from Johannesburg South Africa. One branch of my family the Dall's originated in Forfar. The earliest I can go back is to a James Dall born in 1640. His son or grandson was a John Dall who was sheriffs clerk and attorney before the revolution.
Robert Forfar III 21-Nov-2010 21:12
I am an American born Forfar, who has not had the fortune that my sister has, of visiting the town that we are named from/came from, WAAAAY back!
Guest 05-Oct-2010 00:54
Ellen Chronister and Bob Milligan: My G-G-G-G-G Grandfather was James Jack, b. 1742, who was married to Janet Falconer, b 1746. I am a decendant of their daughter - Margaret Jack, b. 1768, who married James Nicoll, b. 1764. If either of you have some additional information about this family, I would love to hear from you.

My Grandmother( Melville) came to the US in the early 1900's and the only information I have is what I have found through research. My email is pattharmes@hotmail.com.
Ellen Chronister 28-Aug-2010 05:00
Sorry, having a problem with posting this. Bob Milligin pls email me at eruby@ix.netcom.com
Guest 28-Aug-2010 04:58
email me at eruby@ix.netcom.com
Guest 28-Aug-2010 04:58
email me at eruby@ix.n
Ellen Chronister 28-Aug-2010 04:57
Bob Milligan: My Grandmother was Anna Jack from Scotland. I have no other information on her family. She married William Leishman from Dundee and eventually settled in Paterson NJ. Their daughter, Anna Mae is my mother and we now live in California. Could Anna Jack be related to your GGGG Grandfather James Jack?
David Adam 30-May-2010 21:58
My name is David Adam and my Great Grandmother, Mary Kerr was born in Forfar, Angus, Scotland on January 11, 1837. She married James Adam (2) in Lanark, on December19, 1866.
Mary Kerr's father was Charles Kerr, born ca 1810 in Forfar, and her mother was Jean Thom, born May 27, 1810. They married March 18, 1833 in Brechin, Angus, Scotland.
Jean Thom's father was James Thom (2) born January 15, 1781, in Forfar, and her mother was Margaret Dall born September 24, 1783, in Forfar. They married on February 26, 1807, in Forfar.
James Thom (2)'s father was James Thom born ca 1758 in Forfar and he married Jannet Mitchell on January 15, 1780 in Forfar.
Margaret Dall's father was Andrew Dall (2) born ca 1757 in Forfar and he married Jean Sutor (born ca 1761 in Forfar) in ca 1782 in Forfar.
Andrew Dall (2)'s father was Andew Dall born ca 1735 in Forfar.
Unfortunately, I know nothing about my ancestors or of Forfar, Angus, Scotland.
Perhaps there are some distant relatives living in Forfar who might be able to provide my with some more information.
Thank you
David Adam
Guest 02-May-2010 13:16
My Mother was born in Forfar, 1896......anyone out there with last name of Wishart?

Isabella
Bob Milligan 03-Apr-2010 12:34
My G-G-G-G-Grandfather James Jack was born in Forfar in 1742. His G-Grandson moved to Canada in 1853 and one of his sons later moved to Michigan, USA. Interested to learn if there are still any of the Jack family living in Forfar.
Bob Milligan
Patrick Todd 20-Jan-2010 01:35
My direct ancestor died and was buried in Forfar. His name was John Todd, 1660-1719.His son was William Todd,1698-1769 who went to America. I am looking for any info. Thank You
eric simpson 08-Oct-2009 08:40
My grandmother was Ruth Battie Jamieson born at Kirkton Bank Academy Street Foirfar. Is that still there? Her father was William Jamieson Master Draper 54 East High Street. Her brother was William Maxwell also a Master Draper whose son was William Maxwell Jamieson the renowned Consultant at Dundee

Does anyone in Forfar help me with more family information


elginloon@hotmail.co.uk
elginloon@hotmail.co.uk
Ken Suttie 16-Sep-2009 03:02
Catherine. Jarmans Hotel doesn't exist any more, which is a shame, because it was a Forfar icon. The former bar area is now an Indian restaurant.
Ken Suttie 16-Sep-2009 01:50
I've just got back to Perth, Western Australia, from what is becoming an annual visit to my home town. My parents and my brother and his family still live there. Although I've been away a long time, I still call Forfar home and love the toonie dearly, but I agree with the title . . . Forfar is becoming a bit of ghost town. These are great pics and the gallery is now saved in my favourites.
Catherine 15-Jul-2009 18:41
Does anyone know what the hotel - Yarman's - is called now. Any pictures? I remember staying there with my entire family in 1973 and none of us even locked our room doors - there weren't any keys and they were unnecessary anyway because everyone was just great - friendly, wonderful people - just what you can expect almost anywhere in Scotland I think!
I LOVE Forfar, Brechin, Loonanhead - remember them all.
Guest 14-May-2009 14:12
My Dad was born at 14 St. James Street on July 24, 1909. I am realizing my life-long dream of visiting his birth place this Sunday, May 17th.
Katrina 06-May-2009 22:30
Born in Forfar and although I now live in Sussex (near Brighton) for the last 22 years, Forfar is never far from my heart. All my family live there still. Even my granny who is coming up to a 100 years of age on the 17th of June. I visit every year and my son who is 18 has the scots blood in him (tattoo of a thistle last time we were up) He also has a scottish rugby shirt and sweatshirt from Jarvis Brothers in west High Street. No matter where I end up, I will never forget Forfar. (or the west end bar when I am up)
Ian Aitken 05-May-2009 13:40
I am about to arrange a family gathering in Forfar next year, my brother, sisters and I spent our formative years in Forfar until our parents moved to Glasgow. It is more than 50 years since we lived there.

I have been looking at venues, accomodation and generally surfing the web to see what info I can come up with to interest the younger family members, in doing so I came accross your website.

Forfar has certainly changed, many of the landmarks from my memories are gone now. One in particular surprised me, that is that I cannot find any photos or references to the "Muckle Inn". Not a particularly beautiful edifice, but I lived near it in Carseburn Road, I thought that it was pretty old, and might have been preserved. Maybe it was just too run down. If anyone has a photo of the "Muckle Inn" I would appreciate a copy. Email address miaitken@aol.com

Anyway, thanks for the memories !!
Bob Young 15-Mar-2009 02:25
To ;Ron Stewart;
Good to hear from you Ron, give my Regards to any of those I used to annoy.
I am still on the Rigs, working in Australia, live in Thailand , married and settled.
May have a trip back to Forfar next year , if you read this ,leave your e-mail address.
Hope you are still well all the best;
Bob Young [ bobpattaya@hotmail.com ]
11-Mar-2009 19:54
to bob young ron stewart here remember u well more than i can say about the sunday mornings after the nights out we used to have jake is alive and well so is steve smith we still go out together celtic rangers final on sunday used to be a religion with u are u still a supporter are u still in the oil business im still there but will be retiring shortly over in norway at the moment i will tell them u are still alive and kicking regards ron
Guest 04-Feb-2009 19:23
My grandfather, William Jamieson, left Forfar at age 16 to come to the United States. Visited Jamieson Street last summer with my family. We had a great trip to Scotland.
Guest 04-Feb-2009 19:22
My gandfather, William Jamieson, left Forfar at age 16 to come to the United States. Visited Jamieson Street last summer with my family. We had a great trip to Scotland.
Bob Young 23-Jan-2009 08:37
Bob Young here; Thanks to Doug Sturrocks Daughter, telling me about Bob Soutar ,sad to hear he has passed on.
Yes I remember Butlins well ,great memories.
Regards to you and your Family and once again thanks for letting me know.
Bob
don mills 21-Jan-2009 20:35
I am Don Mills ,my anster was fron ForFar I think he was Willian Mills around 1600 and had a close friend named Bog,can anybody help my email is rohomills@msn.com
Guest 07-Jan-2009 20:59
to bob young in thailand this is doug sturrocks daughter affraid to say bob soutar is no longer with us.my dad says do you remember butlins .he wishes you well.
Barb 06-Jan-2009 00:42
My Grandmother, Marjorie Donald was born in Forfar, Scotland - don't know the exact year - her parents were James Lawson Donald and Marjorie Mudie Donald - anyone know of any of these people? My Grandparents were married in 1919 and lived in Niagara Falls, NY. Thanks for any info!
Guest 04-Dec-2008 21:11
my great grandfather william white left forfar in his thirties in about 1911,he was a whiskey taster in forfar,and i was wondering if any body had any information about him.
Rae Chandler 14-Oct-2008 03:34
I am after any info about my grandmother Edith Fraser (Redford) who was born in Forfar and worked as a seamstress in Jarvis Bros, she was born in the 1880's and married Andrew Fraser and emigrated to Australia
Guest 08-Oct-2008 04:23
Is Bob Soutar,Jake Findlay and the gang still around, Bob Young here Bob and me went to the East and then the old Academy, Jake was from Craignathro.
I still read about Forfar living in Thailand now for 10 Years.
Good site brings back memories.
Bob Young
Karen 24-Aug-2008 14:44
Alexander Christie was a schoolmaster in Forfar, educated in Latin and Greek, and also filled in for the parish preacher. He emigrated to Cleveland, Ohio from Forfar after his wife, Mary Morrison Christie, died in 1843. They had 11 children, all born in Scotland, one of which was my great-great-great grandfather David Morrison Christie (1819-1899). He married Ann Scott in spring of 1843 and they emigrated to the US a week after the wedding. Anyone know more about these family names? Karen Conklin at kcretired@yahoo.com
Pamela Emsley 12-Aug-2008 16:39
Hi There,
I posted a comment earlier regarding my Grandmother Mary Ann Fairweather who was born in Forfar in 1858, I have since found some of my relatives , thanks to your web site, if any body wants to contact me regarding the Fairweather/Lindsay families please contact me at galemap@shaw.ca
Love your Website of Forfar Stevan keep up the good work.
Robert Clark 23-Jun-2008 07:53
I was born in Forfar and came out to Australia in 1967 with my father Gordon mother Mary and 3 brothers Ken, Bruce and Malcolm Looking at the pictures brought back fond memories(although I was only 7 when we left I can still remember a fair bit)
Guest 02-Mar-2008 04:57
Linda O'Brien.
Sorry I meant Andrew Fairweather & Jessie Lindsay not Janet.
Guest 02-Mar-2008 04:56
Pamela Gonzales. from Linda O'Brien (Australia)
I think we may be related. Researching has brought me to Andrew & Janet as my great-great grandfather! The son James was my great grandfather. If you have any more information e-mail obrienlinda@justice.com will reach me. Many thanks.
Ewan Murphy 22-Jan-2008 11:39
My great granmother Betty Ann Gordon born 1825 at Forfar shifted to Lurgon Ireland about 1840. As I will be visting Forfar in July 2008 I was wondering if there are any releatives still living there. murphyfms@hotmail.com
Diana 17-Jan-2008 22:33
My great grandparents and their parents before them, lived in Archie's Park, Forfar. Does this address still exist. Does anyone have a photo to show me? Their name was Strachan. I believe David Strachan and his wife Janet (Jane) Scott moved to to Ottawa, Canada in the late 1800's.
Guest 17-Jan-2008 04:32
Carol Guthrie-Kolins, I'm going to Forfar in April, My family came from there and was nice to see some pictures.
richard 13-Dec-2007 21:12
H s buried in Forfar parish church graveyard with a tombstone containing a clock motif. My father had one of his grandfather clocks which I sold on his death unfortunately
BBarbara Aylett 02-Dec-2007 07:17
My ggrandfather was a cklock maker in Forfar, he died about 1853, his name was Samuel Ritchie. I am looking for any information about him. Barbara
barbaraaylett@yahoo.com
Lorraine McConnell (Mathews) 23-Nov-2007 02:01
I left Forfar for New York in 1964. Attended the Old Forfar Academy. Thank you for the great website. It keep us all in touch.
DONNA O'CONNELL 25-Jun-2007 13:56
I'm doing family research and my grandfather, Kirkpatrick Munro Auchterlonie, was born in Arbroath, Forfarshire in 1890. His mother and father were Margaret J. and Robert L. Auchterlonie [ b. 1858]. He came to the USA in 1907. Anybody know anything of them? After seeing your pictures I wonder why they left. It looks so pretty there. I hope to visit someday.
Lindsay Taylor 15-Jun-2007 14:00
Hello Guest,you remember me? please give me your name.I used to live at Lowson Terrace.Played for Forfar Athletic then went to dundee to play Football with Alan Shephard &Dave Scott.Was in the Boxing club.
Gill Humphriss 31-May-2007 13:36
Gill Humphriss - My Great Great Grandfather (Andrew Moncur) once owned a China Merchants at 16 Castle Street, Forfar. Would love to know what is there now. ONe day intend to visit. Not sure what a china merchants was either - would love to know that too. Fabulous photos - really brings it home to me.
Lesley Haxton 31-May-2007 11:39
Just back from Forfar. My great great grandparents lived and worked at the castle. My great grandfather had a mens clothing shop on the main street. D.B.Haxtons. I found the old storefront and their gravesite in Glamis cemetery. I will come back again!
Guest 05-May-2007 00:18
Oh dear lindsay Taylor. was thinking of lindsey naylor. sorry! still think I remember you as well!
Michael Brand 04-May-2007 23:56
remember you lindsay, how could i forget! and lorraine too. guido is the biggest surprise! god, i am homesick and feel better that i am not the only one.
Rossco 26-Apr-2007 15:33
Lived there for a while trying to move back for the bump!! Hi to all forfarians and visitors to the site
Malcolm Bruce 12-Apr-2007 02:46
Attended Forfar academy from 1971-1975 , have fond memories (in retrospect ) Now live in Florida. would love to hear from anyone who attended at the same time !!
Guest 05-Apr-2007 15:37
My Great Great Grandfather, David Grant, came to the United States from Forfar Scotland in the mid 1800's. He met and married a young LDS lady and eventually came to live in Utah. One of my fondest dreams is to visit Forfar, and see where he lived and worked. Stuart Grant Dickey, Boise, Idaho
Brian morton 23-Mar-2007 16:45
MY dad was born in forfar 1922 his name was ERNEST MORTON WHO moved to COVENTRY and met my mum daisy he came from a large family 4 brothers and 2 sisters if anybody knew him please let me know
Mrs Pamela Gonzales 16-Mar-2007 22:23
My Grandmother Mary Ann Fairweather was born in Forfar in 1858, her Father was Andrew born in 1831 and her mother was Jessie Lindsay born 1836 they had twelve children in all,and most of them were born in Forfar,He was a master tailor, My regret was that although I was born in Cheshire and emigrated to Canada in 1967 I never managed to visit my grandmothers birth place, as looking at your pictures what a lovely place and I am very proud of my Scottish Heritage!!!
Michael Carle 14-Mar-2007 11:31
Following on from Brian Smith's comments, my grandfather owned the Burn's Bar after WW1. Not sure the exact dates.
Guest 04-Mar-2007 22:57
My mother's cousin lives in Forfar, Mabel (Gibb) Jack. My mom came from Scotland with her parents and sister and 6 brothers in 1929. They settled in Coles Island, New Brunswick, Canada. My Mom died 3 years ago and Mabel and I write back in forth. I would love to visit Scotland and her.
Patricia Lackey 25-Feb-2007 22:08
Hi, my Donald ancestors came from Forfar, and Huntly Banff. John Donald was Grounds Officer to the Earl of Fife in early 1800's
Guest 22-Feb-2007 04:33
My husband's family owned the Pump Bar in the early 1900's. Is it still there? We are coming to Forfar in May 2007.
BETTY LEMANSKI 17-Jan-2007 19:02
THANKS ALOT AGAIN FOR THE PHOTOS.....I COME HOME EVERY TWO YEARS..ANY BODY OUT THERE WHO GRADUATED FROM THE OLD FORFAR ACADEMY BACK IN 1958..WOULD LOVE TO HERE..MY MAIDEN NAME WAS BETTY JOHNSTON FROM GOOSE CROFT..
Lindsay Taylor 31-Dec-2006 11:28
Born and brought up in Forfar,left in 1982 to join army,now live in Germany.Forfar is my Home and would love to get in contact to anyone who knows or remembers me.
I would like to know what happened to Valerie Smith she was born in1965.
Paul Hodges 04-Dec-2006 12:52
Great memories of playing cricket for Strathmore in Forfar back in 91. An Aussie playing cricket in Scotland seemed a bit unusual to my mates back home. Such a beautiful town with the loch, hills and open spaces surrounding. Good bunch of lads at the cricket club too. Nice to get back there one day.
Lorraine Stewart 24-Nov-2006 19:07
Another cold November day in Ireland 1 year on. Have been home to Forfar twice this year, it does my heart good!! Coming near Xmas and New Year now, and getting a bit homesick again, so some photo's of Forfar in the snow would be fab!!
Lynne Beattie 03-Sep-2006 23:03
Nice to see where you're from on the internet! Makes me want to go home to Forfar again soon, will go in the spring of 2007
andrew 13-Aug-2006 21:08
went for hols went to food fest hade great will visit soon xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
ANDREW 19-Jul-2006 09:42
forfar is the best town in scotland and the saves PLACE TO STAY SAYES THE BBC
andrew 19-Jul-2006 09:40
it is great the web page about forfar because my mums family comes from forfar an i show them the images and thay know were it is
andrea auchterlonie 11-Jul-2006 16:24
i read that my last name is a town or something like that but i can{t fond anything!!! where in scotland can i found something about that
Guest 24-May-2006 08:34
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Melissa Forfar 13-May-2006 02:00
I'm so amazed there is actually a town of my last name also! and i thought the surname Forfar was one in a million!!
Luke forfar 20-Apr-2006 20:17
Visited the town of my name for thefirst time earlier this year, cant wait to go back and explore more. Apparently I have distant relatives there? Well I enjoyed the web site, will come again
brian smith 20-Feb-2006 23:14
some great photos.i was conceived in forfar and born in kirrie! my grandfather owned the 'burns bar' in the 1930s
Guido 03-Feb-2006 12:13
Cheerio - I know Forfar from a school exchange with the Bavarian town Deggendorf - so the last time I was there is about 27 years ago. Maybe if Michael or any other of you boys read this you just write to guido1 at onlinehome.de - my family and me will be going to Scotland this summer and I for sure wil be in Forfar for a couple of hours to refresh my memories (very pleasant ones indeed). Great photos, too. Bye, Guido
Guest 27-Jan-2006 04:59
Herb Forfar, Ontario, Canada, because of my name we just had to visit Forfar. Ruth,( my wife) and I visited the Forfar Legion while we were there and the President of the Branch presented me with one of their ties.Enjoyed ourselfs immensely. Great town, great country and great people. Wonderful web site, well done.
l. stewart 25-Nov-2005 23:45
thinking of home on a cold november day in ireland!
rob rosborough(jamieson) 22-Oct-2005 15:10
Beautiful. My mom is from Forfar. thanks for the memories. Go Athletics.
m. stewart 01-Oct-2005 00:32
great pictures of a great town
Nick Scardifield 27-Sep-2005 16:13
Left the Academy May 9th '72, left the county Nov 17th '72, went south to work, passed through a few times on business since, it's all change but nothings really changed. Nice pictures . Thanks
colin 28-Aug-2005 02:35
lots of interesting pictures. I lived in Osnaburgh street, mum owned pharmacy in`Castle Street, I went to school at the old pefab primary academy. grandfather had pharmacy on east high street. brings back lots of old memories, thanks
L. Baird 16-Jul-2005 20:39
Haven't lived in Forfar for 9 years but still call it home! Thanks for lovely photos, very interesting.
Dan Claffey 10-Jul-2005 06:27
You are a true photo journalist. Wonderful images. My granddad left Forfar when he was 12, in 1893. I now have an idea of where he lived. Thank you.
J.Forfar 11-May-2005 13:33
Great pictures. We went to Forfar in 97 and stayed in a hotel near The Pend. Nice town, I wish we had time for Glamis Castle. Oh well, next visit.
C Guthrie 10-Oct-2004 22:38
Wonderful pictures of Forfar - home to my husband's family
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