Comments on: Kirkpatricks galore

By: Caroline Welling Van Deusen: Citizen Archivist

Caroline Welling Van Deusen: Citizen Archivist — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:39:39 +0000

I am working on research the New Jersey
KIRKPATRICK family, specifically
Andrew Kirkpatrick (1756-1831)his wife, Jane Bayard, (1772-1851) Jane Eudora Kirkpatrick who married
Rev. Jonathan Cogswell, brother of Nathaniel Cogswell Esq.(1778-1833) http://www.dictionaryofsydney.org/entry/cogswell_nathaniel#page=2&ref=

Besides NJ sources any suggestions?

By: Maurene

Maurene — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 03:27:09 +0000

Yes, Dawn. I live in Lethbridge.

By: Dawn-Ann

Dawn-Ann — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 03:17:36 +0000

Hi Karen. Thanks for posting – I don’t recognize those names but I’m glad to meet you. Good luck with your search!

By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:31:21 +0000

How great to find a fellow Kirkpatrick sleuth! I am trying so hard to find the connection that my great-grandmother told me we have with Empress Eugenie. So far I found an Agnes Kirkpatrick, b. 1793 in Closeburn, daughter of John Kirkpatrick and Isbald Russell. She married William Wright, b. 1794 in Closeburn, son of John Wright and Henerata Wilson. So I have the Kirkpatrick and Wilson family names, both of Closeburn, but no connection after over 25 years of looking! If anybody recognizes any of these names, please let me know!

Thank you,
Karen Powell

By: Dawn-Ann

Dawn-Ann — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 13:47:15 +0000

Hi Jarrod. I tried Googling all your names at once just now and came up with one thing about Tabitha and William (in Kentucky) having a son named Moses. Would that be your Robert’s brother? http://reocities.com/Heartland/plains/5971/gee.html

It’s not rock solid research but it may give you a starting point. Unfortunately, Robert and William are real popular Kirkpatrick names, so they’ll be harder to spot, but Tabitha is unusual enough to stand out. Good luck with your search, Jarrod. Keep me posted!

By: Jarrod Danial Kirkpatrick

Jarrod Danial Kirkpatrick — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 06:27:23 +0000

Hi I just happen upon your site and I was hoping anyone who reads this could help me out if they have any leads. . . I’ve been researching my name hoping to find a direct source from Scotland and I’ve been able to go back 6 generations ending with a Robert S Kirkpatrick. Census records last show him in 1850 in the town of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 34, married to Louisa J. And 8 children. Born in Kentucky, and its not a proven link but I have a source saying that his parents were William and Tabitha Kirkpatrick of Monroe county Kentucky. . . Prior to that the census records are worthless so im not sure what to do from here. . . Any body out there have relation to Robert? Do I have a long removed cousin out there that may have an answer to my mystery? . . . I would be more than greatful to any and all that can help. . . Thanks and Blessings
Jarrod D Kirkpatrick

By: Dawn-Ann

Dawn-Ann — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:40:29 +0000

Thank you Colin. How exciting – I will definitely have a look at your book!

By: Colin Carlin

Colin Carlin — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:10:29 +0000

Perhaps this is what you have all been waiting for?
The Grimsay Press of Glasgow have just published my biography of Consul William Kirkpatrick of Málaga. See Amazon.com
I hope that you find it definitive and that it will answer your questions about this fascinating character who has had a poor press in the many biographies of his famous grand daughter Eugénie.

I have explored his relationship with the Kirkpatricks of Ostende and the question of the “Indian” Kirkpatricks of Kelston in Bromley Kent. Numerous family trees help to connect the various strands of the Kirkpatrick family that originated in Closeburn and Conheath in Dumfrieshire. It is full referenced.

By: Dawn-Ann

Dawn-Ann — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 06:23:32 +0000

Hi Robyn! Thanks for posting. Coincidentally, I am just in the process of setting up a Kirkpatrick family discussion board. My hope is that we can all meet there and get to know each other and share research. I would be pleased if you would be my first member and help me test it. It’s pretty plain and sparse so far.
http://kirkpatricks-united.com/

Nice to meet you, by the way. I don’t know too many Australian Kirks but it’s so nice to meet new family in all corners. :)

By: Robyn Kirkpatrick

Robyn Kirkpatrick — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 23:15:23 +0000

HiDawn;

I am Robyn Kirkpatrick – also an Australian Descendant. I am currently researching the family tree and would love to get in contact with you. I am descended through Ivone Kirkpatrick (f), Herwald Kirkpatrick (GF), John Kirkpatrick (GGF)both well known architects in Australian history. John Hunter Kirkpatrick and back to Sir Roger. I was wondering if perahps we could swap stories and perhaps you could provide me with a little guidance as I start this huge journey! Thanks in advance:

Also happy to hear from any other relations whereby we could help each other fill in the family tree gaps!

Robyn, Sydney NSW. Email: rkirkpatrick@live.com.au