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I am trying to trace my family history.
My paternal grandfather, Alexander George Cowper Macintosh (note different spelling) was born on 4 May 1879. According to his birth cert, (difficult to read) he was born at Lom'sburgh, Wick. Can anyone help with this location?
His parents were a Kenneth Macintosh and an Isabella Cowper who were married in Aberdeen in 1878. No further information.
Siblings were Kenny, Dan, Frank, Bella, Ewen, and Duncan.
Isabella Cowper died at a young age and the children were apparently placed in an Orphanage at Aberlour.
My grandfather subsequently settled in the Angus area.
Any information would be of assistance.
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Ewen
I think it would be Louisburgh, not Lomsburgh. Louisburgh was the area behind and to the west of High Street.
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According to the 1881 census this family were living in Louisburgh Road where Kenneth was a sawmiller. Kenneth was age 30 and born in Grantown, Elgin. Isabella age 27, born in Nairn. Children Kenneth age 3 born Aberdeen, Alexander G C age 1 born in Wick and Duncan D age 2 months also born Wick. The name is spelt McIntosh on the census.
Hope this helps
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Extremely helpful
Thanks very much Kathy
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