JMBarrie
New members introduction area => New to JMBarrie.co.uk? => Topic started by: Neric on January 03, 2012, 02:12:30 AM
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Hi everyone. OK, so I'm very new to this sort of thing. I'm hoping to get some help out there. This seems to be the only area that I am able to post on. Can anyone please tell me how to post in the "normal" forums? I have been talking with my grandmother (90) & it's been common knowledge through the family for many years that we are related to Sir James Matthew Barrie. I have been researching the family tree but have come to a bit of a halt when it comes to that side of the family. It was either one of my Great-Grandfather's or one of my Great- Grand Uncles who was a cousin of James Matthew Barrie. His name was Alexander & since there are a few Alexander Barrie's in my tree my best bet is to go with his & James's Grandfather, Alexander (1786-1866) who was married to Marjory Mitchell (1786-1862). Alexander & Marjory had James father, David & also Alexander's father, who was named either James (I have no birth-date, but he did marry Jean Bryson) or George (born 1794, married Catherine Richardson). Any information would be very helpful please! Thank you. :D
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In answer to Neric who's researching his family history - have you also tried contacting the Kirriemuir Heritage Trust (http://www.kirriemuirheritage.org.uk/)? They have access to archive material and would know of any relatives of Barrie still living in Kirriemuir or nearby and could put you in touch.
I do know there are descendants of Alexander Barrie, JM's elder brother, who live in or near Dumfries and if you email your enquiry to peterpan@gosh.org, I'll be happy to forward it on to them.