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Please include your name & email address

Alternatively if you are trying to trace an ex Aberlour boy or girl then you can email me at the above address and I will do my best for you.

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My mother, Daisy Pooley, her sister Dorothy (Dora) and brother Stanley, from St. Andrews, Fife, lived at Aberlour from 1929 to 1935. Would love to hear from anyone who knew of them.

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I am looking for anyone who knew my mother Erika Sehrwald who worked in Aberlour Orphange from 1948 - 1952

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i am trying to find info. on my grandmother catherine mcgregor. her and her brother were placed in there around 1910. she was placed there after her mother was arrested for failing to educate them. if anyone has information please email me.

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im trying to find information on my grandmother. she lived in the orphanage around 1910. i believe her and her brother were placed in there because her mother failed to educate them but was removed by her father. i would appreciate any information anyone could give me. thank you barbara quinn

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sadly on april the 28th my mum passed away in hospital in edinburgh. i know she had made a few good friends on the reunions and to find a good picture of her please look at the 2004 pictures you will see my mum with her sister june.

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Through this message board I have been able to contact my sisters, all we need now is to find the whereabouts of our brother John Mulvey, if anybody can help please email me through the link

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hi barrie,i am one of the mulvey girls you have been trying to find,and yes i believe you are our half brother,martin is also our half brother its a long story but would love 2 hear from you ilene x

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Hi, not sure if anyone will be able to help me. I am searching on behalf of my mother and her family, they were all in the orphanage in the fortys there names are james,margaret,george,catherine sprott, if anyone remembers them or has any info would be glad to hear from you. They also have a lot of step brothers and sisters who i believe still live in scotland. There mothers name was Annie no surname sorry Thanks

06/02/06 17:03:31 GMT

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I was hoping to make contact with anyone who may have known my father - Victor Sanderson. He passed away not so long ago and I would love to swap stories about him with anyone who knew him in his youth. (Before he became responsible and mature)

05/11/06 20:38:23 GMT

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I am trying to trace the Mulvey sisters who have posted on this message board, My name at birth was Barry Mulvey, I was adopted in 1961, I have been told recently that I could be related to these girls and would love to be able to contact even just one of them to try to confirm this. The email addresses for them on this site are old and no longer in use, if anybody has any information please pass it on to me, also interested in contacting Martin Mulvey for the same reasons Thank you

05/02/06 14:46:27 GMT

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Can anyone tell me who the organisers are re the reunions as my sisters and I would like to meet with others who were in the orphanage at the same time as our family (the caldwells). Would love to be at the next one.

04/03/06 23:46:35 GMT

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Im the great grandson of the founder cannon charles jupp, has anyone got any info on at all? many thanks...Davie

01/31/06 17:47:36 GMT

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hi just changed my e/mail address.

01/29/06 00:18:36 GMT

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was at Aberlour from 1958 till 1967 this also includes a period at Hopeman. Recognised a few names on this site, Bunny O'neil, Elsie Dingwall, Gilbert Armstrong, Eddie Tucker, also remember harriet Mcmillan, Jean Gilroy, Freda Ingles to name a few, was known then as Linda Mulvey, would love to hear from anyone who remembers me, regards Linda Connor n Mulvey

01/23/06 18:32:08 GMT

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Does anyone have a copy of the "This is Your Life " programme which featured the then Dean Wolfe? My mother, Jane Ann Wilson (Dolly) was at Aberlour between 1932 to 1944.

01/19/06 04:07:08 GMT

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Hi all! Was wondering if anyone can recal sisters Alexina And Margaret Clark who were possibly at Aberlour in the 1920's as toddlers. Maybe with two older brothers.

01/12/06 00:34:58 GMT

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im having problems as well just post a message just now regards

01/11/06 13:50:31 GMT

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Hi Tommy, Have trouble sending you an email. Not accepting the address 2 send it 2. Jackie

01/07/06 17:02:20 GMT

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Hi Tommy, marion & i both remember edith and marion was saying she has lovely memories of her and asked what happened. Vague memories of frankie but our brother william would have remembered him but he sadly passed away when he was 37.Lovely 2 hear from you. Hope 2006 is good 2 you. Jackie.

01/07/06 01:20:51 GMT

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yes i remeber bit hazy i jhave had a good life i dont if you remember edith @frankie i am the the only one left i am a grandfather of 3 regards tommy soutar

01/06/06 16:49:04 GMT

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Hi tommy, Dont know if u remember my sister and me marion and jackie caldwell. How is life treating you. Would love to meet up with others from the orphanage. I am married with 4 kids and have 8 grandchildren and would love 2 know how others are doing. hope 2 hear from you.

01/05/06 01:10:49 GMT

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any body knows me hi

12/25/05 21:45:19 GMT

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Hi! I was at the Orphanage from 1945 to 1955 My brother Erik and sisters Catherine and Amy were there from 1942 but left before me .... I would like too wish ever one a Happy New Year ....All the best for 2006

12/18/05 16:15:08 GMT

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wishing all wolfies scallywags a great christmas and all the best for 2006

11/22/05 02:58:12 GMT

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1962-4 lots of blanks, Balgowan is the only name I remember.Tricked into. chucked out, no warning or explanation. Anyway ttripney@yahoo.com.uk is my new address.I'd love to hear from anybody who remembers.me.Sad that isn't it.Ha ha. It seems disruption in a Childs life makes for cynical adult. It's only names ive forgotten, I remember everything else (the good the bad and the ugly)

10/27/05 16:20:06 GMT

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Hi james Bunny may remember me more than mary. My sister Marion and I have just found out about the reunions and will be at the next one in 2006. Hope to see you all then. Jacqueline Caldwell now Thomson 

10/13/05 20:41:52 GMT

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On 15th May 2005, I posted a message on behalf of my mum and Uncle - Eleanor & Tony Buck. I missed out the word Mum - it was actually their mum Christina Buck who was Aberlour during the 1940s and not them, as the old message reads. Again, if anyone knew of their mum or was in Aberlour at the same time, my mum and uncle would be interested so please email me and I will forward any correspondence.

08/30/05 07:02:49 GMT

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hi everyone, sorry i wont be attending the reunion this year other commitments, i do hope you all have a smashing time and talk about the old days, good luck with the reunion. james oneill

08/01/05 19:58:17 GMT

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My grandad was in an orphanage in Scotland in the 1930's-40's. His name was joseph aloyious McCabe. I dont know where but i know he was from hamilton. the only thing i know is that the orphanage was run by nuns. My grandad has since past away but i am very interested in creating my family tree. any information would be greatly appreciated.

07/08/05 23:05:29 GMT

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hi everyone i was just wondering if anyone would no of the thompson family,we were in the aberlour in cumbernauld unfortunitly i was taken out when i was five and lost all contact with the rest of my syblings,i have however managed to find my father and one sister thanks to my fiance but i am still looking for my brother david and my sister linda(lynn)if anyone at all could may be help me i would be most gratfull. thanks james thompson.

05/28/05 17:15:33 GMT

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This is a request from my mother Norma (Grant) She recalls 3 of her cousins going to Aberlour circa 1944. Their names were James, Edith & Cora Smith. They came from Portessie near Buckie. She wonders if anyone remembers them/has any info. Thanks

05/13/05 20:44:52 GMT

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I am posting a message on behalf of my mum Eleanor & Tony Buck who were at the orphanage during 1940s if anyone remember thems please email me. Thank you. Hazel

05/07/05 19:28:54 GMT

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Hi, Recognise a few names from Aberlour. I am one of the Caldwell family and would love to hear from anyone who remembers us. We were there from 1954-1961/62. Remeber the O'Neills, MacMillans, Aitchisons, and many moreand was also one of Woolfies scallywags

05/06/05 22:45:20 GMT

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HI PEOPLE, IS THERE ANYONE OUT THERE THAT KNOWS OR HAS HEARD OF A DAVID THOMPSON HE WAS IN THE ABERLOUR TRUST IN CUMBERNAULD, ORIGANIL FROM GLASGOW,HE HAS A SISTER FRANCS A SISTER LINDA AND ME. CAN ANY ONE HELP PLS E;MAIL ME ANY INFO WOOD HELP.

04/26/05 14:57:04 GMT

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HI,my name is Robert.Campbell.I was in spey house(wee boys) 1961-1967, a few names that I remember,Robert.Crombie,David.Omally.David.Devine.Eddie.Tucker.feel free to e/mail me.

04/15/05 04:09:02 GMT

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Hello everyone Not so long ago I discovered that my grandfather ERNEST PEDEL was at Aberlour Orphanage and would like to find out more information. If anyone can help it would be so much appreciated. The only information I have is as follows: Name: Ernest PEDEL Born: 1883 Scotland Sisters: Rosy (died at orphanage) Lily I realise this may be a long shot, but perhaps someone out there has more information that can help. Thanks Cherri

04/04/05 16:14:37 GMT

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Just recently found the orphanage website and Trevor has done a grand job setting up a base for old boys and girls to keep in touch. Especially since the "demolition." My father, Jim Bruce, was lorry driver at the home between 1944 and 1952 ( or thereabouts). We lived at The Cottage where old boys stayed when on leave or on holiday. I went to the orphanage school and worked at Glenfarclas distillery when I left. Be glad to hear from anyone who remembers those days. Good luck with the reunions and best wishes to all "scallywags." Eddie Bruce.

03/31/05 09:19:51 GMT

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hello Jan could you please e mail me i have lost your e mail address thanks Eva

02/15/05 00:02:07 GMT

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Jannette Roches we have tried to e-mail you but our message just gets returned. Please e-mail us as we may have some photos of your dads family.

02/12/05 13:49:08 GMT

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my husband and his three brothers and sister were in aberlour orphanage from 1954-1960's he thinks that they were the only black children there at the time. If anyone remembers them could they please e-mail me as they woudl like to have a re-union thaks

02/07/05 18:26:15 GMT

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Hi, my dad was at aberlour from 1962 - 1964. These were some of the happiest days of his teenage years. His name is Derek Campbell and he came from Dundee. Years ago when I was small he took us to where the orphanage was and was heartbroken to find it was no longer. I would love to hear from anyone who may remember my dad as this was a very important place to him.

01/17/05 16:46:35 GMT

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if anybody remebers me please e mail me at jameyd100@yahoo.co.uk id love to hear from you.

01/17/05 14:28:41 GMT

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hi, my name is Brian Baker, i was in Spey House in abelour orphanage from approx 1960 to 1967/8 does anybody remember me, i was pally with benjy mcmillan, eddie tucker,david kinloch,mr walker was our housemaster, mr and mrs ewing, a few others i cant remeber names, oh! mrs flood too. headmaster at school was tommy robertson. please get in touch if u remeber me, i also would like to know if there another reunion.

12/23/04 18:44:51 GMT

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To all of you I have known in the Orphanage and to Trevor have a very happy Christmas and New Year. To Kathleen thanks for the Christmas card I have lost your address and telephone number!

12/20/04 16:56:33 GMT

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just to wish everyone who was in aberlour orphanage a very merry christmas and a prosperous new year, jimmy oneill and my family

12/19/04 15:19:53 GMT

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aberlour with brothers Robert/David and sisters Julia/Cathy 1959 onwards also had brother gordon who was adopted have not seen for40 + years

12/19/04 15:14:11 GMT

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aberlour with brothers Robert/David and sisters Julia/Cathy 1959 onwards

11/28/04 21:47:35 GMT

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HELLO EVERYONE IS THERE ANYONE WHO WOULD BE ABLE TO REMEMBER THE THOMSON KIDS DAVID,LINDA,FRANCIS AND JAMES FROM ABERLOUR THRUST CUMBERNAULD BETWEEN THE YEARS OF 68 TO 77/78 ONWAREDS,CAN ANYONE HELP.ONE OF THE MATRONS WAS CALLED MRS COWIE.OR A MEMBER OF STAFF CALLED HANNAH?MAY NOT OF BEEN STAFF CANT REMEMBER,

11/20/04 15:34:59 GMT

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hi everyone, went for lunch yesterday with my wife as the guest of cannon micheal wolfe at the liverpool cathedral, we had a lovely lunch and a right talk about my time in the orphanage, then he took us round the cathedral, and what a beautiful cathedral it is, well recomended for you to see, my wife and my granddaughter had a lovely time at the reunion 2004, hope to see you all next year, jimmy oneill

10/22/04 18:06:04 GMT

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Can anyone help me find my mum's cousins? Sandy, John (Jock), Ivy and Edith Ross went to Aberlour when their mum Helen McGillivray died in 1912. Their dad was Samuel Gordon Ross. I don't know when they left Aberlour. Does anyone remember them?

10/21/04 18:55:28 GMT

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We had a lovely time at the 2004 reunion in Stirling, but still not enough people attending. Let's make next year really special.

09/07/04 00:05:44 GMT

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I'm looking for descendants of the Hunter kids. They entered an orphanage in 1881/82 after their mother died, having been born in Edinburgh. Their names were Daniel (apparently ran away to USA), Tom (cripled and was taken from his siblings never to be seen again, presumed dead), Milly and John.

08/12/04 18:25:49 GMT

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Hi everyone,i'm researching my family tree and have found out the a g.g.g.cousin of mine was in the Aberlour Orphanage from about 1911 to whatever age they made you leave,i suppose. His name was William "Billy" Gifford.He was born in Buckie and his parents were Edmund and Isabella Gifford [M/S Smith] He left Scotland aged 19 in 1930. Is it possible to check the records of the Orphanage to find out some information and how would i go about it. Cheers,Carole [M/S Gifford]

08/06/04 11:10:11 GMT

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A message to Allen Brooksbank. I am a member of the BROOKSBANK family originating from Dundee. We are doing our family tree. Just wondered if you were part of our family. Joan 

07/29/04 23:38:49 GMT

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I don’t know what orphanage my father Donald Rendall Till was placed in when his parents divorced. I don’t know how old he was when he was placed, but do know that his father took him back when he was around 13 and he was born in 1934. His parents lived in Edinburgh at the time they divorced. After the divorce his father Joseph Till moved to the United States and his mother Euphemia Till moved to Yorkshire. I never asked my father where he was as a child and can’t now as he passed away in Georgia, USA in 1992 and his parents are no longer living. He also had a sister named Josse. Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated Thank you Sheila A. (Till) Thompson Sheilathom1@comcast.net

07/25/04 22:50:08 GMT

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gone into his site numerous times over past 2 years know lots of the ex pupils as ex pupil myself from 1957/8 to 1967 have not had any response,cant find direct route into site always seems to be changing went back to aberlour 2002 wrote in visitors book in st.margarets still no response am disappointed in lack of response all round not what i expected from ex pupils

06/21/04 22:51:48 GMT

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I am looking for any relatives of my Father Thomas Palmer Sime who was a resident of Aberlour from approximately 1919 to 1926. Also, any relatives of his siblings - John Sime, Jean Sime, Grace Sime and Molly Sime

05/27/04 05:18:07 GMT

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My mother,Catherine Laird, aunt and uncle were all in Aberlour from approx. 1935. She met my father, Raymond Hamlyn there and they married in 1950. She died in 1980 and has no immediate family left and I would love to hear from anyone who remembers any of them.

04/11/04 21:12:49 GMT

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My grandfather attended Aberlour Orphanage from 1889. His name was Dennis McMillan Chapman, but was known as Dennis Chapman McMillan. Born 1885 Jarrow, Newcastle, Co Durham. His parents were Joseph and Mary (nee McMillan) and he may have had at least one sibling, Mary born 1880. If you know anything of his family, please let me know.

04/07/04 10:09:36 GMT

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I am looking to find out if this is the orphanage my dad attended. He was in orphanage from 1948 - 1954 his name is Thomas Porteous, if anyone can help i will be very grateful. THANKS

01/21/04 18:24:48 GMT

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would like to hear from billy, ruth and colin kennedy..

01/03/04 20:52:18 GMT

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hi my name is jean conn im looking for anyone who was at the orphanage between the years 1946 to 1957 who knows her. she is my mum.

12/23/03 17:32:05 GMT

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hi every one, nice to see our web site up and running again, i think there is a reunion next year, hope there is, would love to see some of my old friends again, wishing you all a happy christmas and a happy new year, from myself and all my family,jimmy oneill

12/23/03 02:33:48 GMT

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We would like to wish a very Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year to all the Old Boys and Girls of The Aberlour Orphanage and thank Trevor for all his hard work in maintaining this web site. Merry Christmas Ina (Nee Raeside) and Michael McGuire

 

Name: Mary Weekes (nee Boor)	MY URL: Visit Me
My Email: Email Me	Location: oxford

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I left a message asking anyone to contact me who remembered my family Peter, George, Rena, Agnes, Mary, Eddie and Lizzie Boor. We were at Aberlour in the 1950's. However in my first message the email address is incorrect, so if anyone has tried to contact me, please could you try again on this page. Mary

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just like to say my father james oneill or kelly known to his friends was in the orphanage as a child ijust like to wish you all the best for the forthcoming event enjoy yourselves and heres to many more.

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Iwould like to hear from anyone who remembers any of my family. We were peter George Agnes Rena Mary Eddie and Lizzie Boor at Aberlour 1952-1960. Do get in touch directly. cheers Mary

Name: ruth mackinnon	MY URL: Visit Me
My Email: Email Me	Location: brisbane

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my grandfather james nicoll and his sister mary nicoll were in aberlour between 1920-26 any information or photos would be appreciated.

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my grandfather was in aberlour between 1920-26 would appreciate any photos from that era.

 

Name: Alison Wilson	MY URL: Visit Me
My Email: Email Me	Location: Craigellachie

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I am a member of the congregation at St Margaret's and look forward to meeting as many of you as I can at the reunion service. We are always pleased to hear tales about the Orphanage and are very proud to be looking after such a wonderful church in which you all spent so much time on Sundays!

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I was a housemother of Spey House till 1967 and left with the last youngsters to the purpose built home in Kirkcaldy . Ilook forward to September the sixth and seeing some off my " old boys"

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Hi my name may have cropped up if you've read any of the history, I was at the Downes (can't remmember the spelling) from 1960 till I was moved to Bridge of Don in 66. I occasionaly bump into peopkle that knew me or were in the main buildings down by the school. I'd be glad of an email, Bill

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hi everyone not long to go to our fantastic re-union e-mail me anytime have tried to e-mail some of you but cant get through dont be shy to answer it would be very nice to talk to you see you at the re-union jimmy

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at orphanage 1940-52 Well done everyone involved in this excellent project.Thankyou.

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at orphanage 1940-52 Well done everyone involved in this excellent project.Thankyou.

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at aberlour early 60.s good luck

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I would like to express my deepest thanks to both Trevor and Allan for the help they given us in discovering information regarding Hugh McAllister. We now have contact with a close friend of his. Also, through the picture gallery we now have the first and only photo we have seen of Hugh. Any information regarding Hugh's older brother, David Stewart (possibly McAllister) would be most welcome. Ever hopeful, Shena Hubbard-Nixon and family

 

Name: McAllister	MY URL: Visit Me
My Email: Email Me	Location: Hong Kong

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I am trying to find any information on the brother of my mother, Mary McAllister. His name was Hugh Burke McAllister who drowned in the river Spey while living in the orphanage in 1945, aged 14 years. Any photos or any stories to tell would be greatly appreciated by my mother. Also anyone knowing any information on David, Hugh's older brother, we'd be grateful as my mother was put into a different orphanage and lost contact with both.

 

Name: paulenemcdonald	MY URL: Visit Me
My Email: Email Me	Location: london

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i am very interested in getting in touch with anyonw who may have remembered any of the mulvey sisters, linda, ilene, barbara, avril and myself paulene. we lived in aberlour from 1958 till its closure, when we all went to hopeman along with abour 20 other children from aberlour, names that i remember (as i was only about 6), are: cammilla innes, robert and david clark, victor sanderson, marion mcphee, tommy finlayson and his brother. Mr George Ewing and his wife Jean Ewing were our carers in hopeman. Would be lovely to hear from anyone who may remember us. Well done Trevor for this magnificent effort

 

Name: Karl Harms	MY URL: Visit Me
My Email: Email Me	Location: Buffalo, New York [U.S.A.]

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I am trying to find some kind of record on my grandfather. We're pretty sure he was born in Tarbet and spent his childhood years in an orphanage in Scotland, but we're really not sure which one. If you could help us in any way you would have no idea how much it would be appreciated. In August, I'm flying my mom to Scotland so she can see her dad's birthplace. If we could find the orphanage where he was, it would help my mom because her dad never wanted to talk about his early years. Here's the information I have. David James Taylor date of birth : 10-26-1902 hair: br/gr eyes: blue height : 5-7 1/2 He came to Canada, then eventually to the United States when he was about 21. Thankyou very much for your time Karl Harms

 

Name: Richard Bruce /Dickie	MY URL: Visit Me
My Email: Email Me	Location: Dundee

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Does anyone remember my dad he would love to hear from any old friends i will forward any names to him that get in touch .He was at Aberlour from1942-1948.His brothers name is Robbie Bruce he was also at Aberlour around the same dates

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My grandmother taught for many years at the orphanage & I have many happy memories of the orphanage.

 

Name: John Beverley	MY URL: Visit Me
My Email: Email Me	Location: West Lothian

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I was at Aberlour from 1939 until 1944/45.

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Fax: +64 7 849 5524 Looking for information regarding Hugh Burke McAllister (also may be known as Stewart) (drowned in Pool Shuan in River Spey, 19 July 1945 while swimming with a group from the Orphage) a and David Stewart, Both orphans residing Aberlour Orphanage around 1940's.

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looking forward to september.I was in the orphanage 1959-1960-1.

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I am looking forward to the re union

Name: BRANDI BROWN	MY URL: Visit Me
My Email: Email Me	Location: U.S.A.

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Hi My name is Brandi and I would love to hear from anyone who has been in the orphanage. Sincerely, Brandi Brown

 

Name: Leonie Sheedy	MY URL: Visit Me
My Email: Email Me	Location: Australia

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Thank you to the people who have arranged to put this website together.I am writing to let you know that we have formed a support network for people raised in orphanages/children's Homes regardless of where they were raised. We have members in australia who were raised in orphanages in Scotland, u.K. Ireland , N.Z. and of course the land of OZ. We have only been established 7 months and we have 220 members.We publishe a newsletter bi monthly and have a library which goes all over Australia. so if any of you would like me to send you a flyer please let me know your address. It's so wonderful that we homies are now speaking out about our childhood experiences. Our stories need to be told. Hooroo Blue, Leonie Sheedy CLAN P.O.Box 164, Georges Hall 2198. NSW Australia.

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Was in Aberlour from 1945-1951

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I LIVED IN AN ORPHANAGE HERE IN AMERICA IN THE 1950'S. I JUST WANTED TO SAY HI AND YOUR SITE IS NEEDED... THANX...

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hi all you ex pupils of the orphanage i was there from 19-52 1962 i was there with old woolfie and had a clip round the ear for smoking i was also known as kelly i have had my sisters isobel mary margaret and roberta [bunny] and my brother teddy who died in the orphanage if any of you out there remember any of my family do e-mail me any time i will be going up to the re-union in sept with my sister mary bunny is also going see you all soon keep in touch jimmy keep the good work up trev

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Very nice. The link that brought me here was amusing. This is probably the best site on the web. It is one of my favourites.

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on behalf of Richard Bruce and Stanley Williamson who both attended Aberlour Orphanage between 1935- 1950 does any one remember them feel free to email me

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Dear Trevor. I was at Aberlour Orphanage between 1948 and 1955. I made my first return visit to Aberlour in August 2000 and was so disappointed to see only the old School Clock Tower remaining. You and Allan have done so well in organising the Reunion in September 2001 and I am looking forward to going and meeting some of my old childhood friends. Keep up the good work and see you in Sept

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looking for anyone who may have been in hopeman and aberlour orphanage, i left aberlour in 1964, with my four sisters, linda, ilene, barbara and avril. Whilst at hopeman, george and jean ewing were in charge !!!

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Hello i lived at the orphanage from 1946-1959 and was not aware of the recent reunion but would love to chat with old friends who knew me (katy conn)

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I'm looking for any information on my grandfather George Chalmers Brockie or his brother John Brockie (both deceased). They were both born in Tongue Scotland. My grandfather always said he was a Home Child. I think he came to Canada about the year 1904 from Scotland. Any information will be most appreciated. Many thanks.

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Thanks Alan & Trevor for a great reunion. I thoroughly enjoyed the day in Aberlour even the rain!! Ina it was nice to chat to you -also Robert aka Alan aka 'Mr Happy' - you know who you are!!! Nice to see you Dorothy-thanks for making me laugh. Miss Snowden and Topple thanks for showing me the pics and saying I was 'a nice wee lassie' we were all great kids!! Take care one and all. Jan

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My Mum lived at the orphanage from 1942 until the late 1950's. Her name is Fiona Budge and she has a sister called Betty and brothers Alan and Donald. She attended the reunion and had a great time meeting old friends. does anyone else out there remember her and her sister and brothers. Thanks

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Dear Alan, Trevor and everybody who attended the first Aberlour Orphanage Reunion. My husband and myself had one of the best times in our lives at the King Robert Hotel Stirling and up in Aberlour. I met lots of childhood friends and had a fantastic time, talking about our time in the Orphanage and how our lives have moved on since then. I never thought I would meet so many of them again. Also a special thanks to Bob Noble who I have not seen since 1952/3. Alan and Trevor, you have done a marvellous job and made alot of people very very happy, Thank You Ina and M

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i would like to thank trevor and allan on behalve of my wife and myself for the first re-union which was a tremendous success especialy as my wife has never been to scotland and also the aberlour trust for all that they have done cant wait for the next re-union next year again i say a very big thank you allen and trevor james oneill

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hello everyone. I've been thinking of you all at the reunion. I really hope it was a great time for you, and you have renewed friendships etc. May you go from strength to strength. Congratulations to you all. Babs Clark. Ex care. Children's Society.

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Hi it's Barney Macmillan here was in Aberlour from 1962 - 64 with my brothers Peter, Alex, Charlie our housemaster was Mr Drury and a Mr Walker please feel free to e-mail me at csnm80@hotmail.com names I remember are Victor Sanderson,Tommy Finlayson, and a girl known only to me as Fergie who was a bit older than myself.

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I lived at the Orphanage from 1946 to 1959. I have two sisters, Cathy and Jean and a brother Billy. If you know me and want to chat, email me. Ray.

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Does anyone remember me. I entered Aberlour with my two brothers in 1945 and left in 1954.I had bright red hair with loads of curls!!!!!

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Seeking anyone who remembers my dad Henry (Barney) Macmillan and his brothers Peter, Alec and Charles (Charlie) Macmillan who stayed in Aberlour roughly between 1960-1962.

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Saw the T V program about the reunion, hope it is a great success and hope to see lots of you back in Aberlour in September

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hi colin james oneill here been trying to e- mail you but cant get through if someone out there knowes where you please e-mail me if you are going to the re-union colin i will see you there jimmy

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It was great to finally find your web page.I have been looking for something like this for years.It is great to find a support group of people who have been through similar things.Well done!

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I had a Great Grandfather by the name of George Lowden Camp, who was adopted from an orphanage in Callander, Ontario. I was told by my grandmother that the orphanage burned down. Can anybody help me find the name of the orphanage so I may find out where he came from. Thank you.

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This site is interesting as well as informative. Enjoyed browsing through the site.

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I am looking for anyone who remembers a Harry A. Herbert who resided on a farm outside Alloa Fife Scotland. He left the area around 1992-93 for Canada. He left behind a daughter named Candice whom he denies parentage. His mother was Jean Herbert of Cairneyhill Dunfermline. She passed away 2 years ago this past August. Anyone with any information, please contact me asap. I know he resides in Canada.Thanks

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My Grandmother Anne Owens(Kinmont) was a resident of Aberlour orphanage from 1901 to 1916. I wish she could have seen your sight but she passed away on October 14, 2001 at the age of 100. I'm sure that she would have enjoyed seeing the photos of a place that she spoke of often to me.I wish I had come across this webpage sooner.

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Hi. Unfortunately I missed the reunion this year but I hope to attend next year, with my sister Kathleen. Sorry I missed you Gilbert!! Catch up with you soon. I would love to get in touch with the Mulvey sisters particularly Avril.

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Malcom Andrew Robertson McEwan, now aged 54, stayed at Aberlour during the mid-1950s to early 1960s, at which time we lost contact. Would love to meet up with him to swap memories over a few jars. Any help in arranging this would be greatly appreciated.

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Hello Alan, Trevor et al. Great time and full marks for effort. Hello Kathleen my unforgetable breakfast experience !! Regards to you and thanks for being such good company. Morag you were absent but should have been there...see you all next year. Regards Gilbert

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Hello to all the people i met at the reunion I want to thank: Gilbert and Andrew, for looking after me. Alan, Trevor and everyone else there that made it memorable. I had a great and Morag and I look forward to seeing you ALL next year. Love Kathleen

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Thankyou to everyone who attended our 1st Aberlour Orphanage Reunion and Ihope that we can all meet again in the future.I would like to give special thanks to Alan,Trevor, Jan, Janice, Heather, Olive, Kathleen, Doreen, Helen, Ella and Mary.I would also like to thank my daughter Madeleine, to whom I owe so much.

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just been looking at your reunion photos. Tear jerking. I do hope you will all keep in touch with each other. congratulations to all those involved in your achievements. I do hope records can be found and seen. So important to know of your past. babs clark. Ex Childrens Society resident.

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Thankyou everyone for a memorable reunion.Special thanks to Alan,Trevor,Olive,Jan,Janice,Heather,Mary,Ella.

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I wonder does anyone have an recollection of a family of four who lived at the orphanage from 1945. They were Peter, Sheila, Margaret and Norman Bain. I am especially interested in Norman, my father, who died in 1988. If anyone has any photos or stories about them from the many years they spent at Aberlour I would be terribly grateful if you'd get in touch. Cheers, Jo Bain

01/01/02 19:37:39 GMT

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I am writing this message on behalf of my mother, Isobel, who does not have an E mail address and is a bit shy of the internet. She left Aberlour in Jan 1956, aged 15, to start a nursing career in Dundee. She would like to know if there is any news about Jean Munro (at Aberlour ca. 1950-56) and William Chalmers ('Chammy') who left Aberlour 1953/4. If anyone knows where they are now or how they are I will forward any information to my mother. Thank you to anyone who can help.

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Hope everyone we met at the Reunion in September had a wonderfull Xmas and wish you all a prosperous New Year. Hope to meet you and many more at the 2nd Reunion in Aberlour on 2nd, 3rd and 4th August 2002. If anyone has old photos of the Orphanage (Kids, Staff or Buildings with names) or the Reunion please E-mail us, as the more photos we can put into the Books will leave a clear reminder for our Children and Grand Children. Happy New Year to all. Ina and M

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I was given to Barnardos at birth in Dundee in 1948. My mother had come from Callander for the event. I spent all my childhood in one Orphanage or another and I remember one called Glasclune. I was shipped off to Australia in 1959. Does that ring any bells? I have never seen any of the kids I was ever with, and would love to find at least some.

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I was extremely surprised to find Aberlour Orphanage on the internet. I was a student at the orphanage from 1947-1955. The last time I was back to visit was 1990. My nickname was Irene "peen". I was so excited to see that there were pictures of me sent by Gladys Scott because I don't have very many of myself. I would particularly like to get in contact with Marion Greig, Annie Crighton and "McGinty" (Isobel Magranagan?). If anyone knows how I can get in touch with them, please email me :)

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hi everyone i need a little help from you at the re-union in stirling i came across a photo of my sister isobel and my brother edward (teddy)oneill could you please e-mail me with any news of that photo i would be very grateful thank you very much james oneill hope to see you all next year at the next re-union thank you

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Susan Adams and her brother Peter attended the home from approx, 1959 - 1961 if any ones knows either of them it would be great if you could contact me, I am desperate to contact my mother best freind at the home, I only know her as Fiona, i was named after her. Thanks.

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My Grandmother Anne Owens(Kinmont) was a resident of Aberlour orphanage from 1901 to 1916. I wish she could have seen your sight but she passed away on October 14, 2001 at the age of 100. I'm sure that she would have enjoyed seeing the photos of a place that she spoke of often to me. She was sent to Strathtyrum House at the age of 16 to work for the Cheape family. She immigrated to Canada in 1925. I wish I had come across this webpage sooner.

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do"s anyone out there remember the sloan brothers and their sister Kathy we were in the orphanage from 1948 to the year 1963.the names of my brothers were alex and billy.if you remember the sloans then please get in touch dave sloan thanks.

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I,m Billy PURVES and I was at Aberlour 1938 - 1950, aged about 5 to 17; reading the messages on this web-site has surely turned the clock back for me- all those names now grandparents. I can give details for the Scotts, Bains, Forbes, Simpson, Ritchie, Addison, Wylie and many others mentioned in messages. I hope to be at the re-union in August with my dochter, who's supervising me with this computer. This is her e-mail address but she can guarantee all messages will be on-passed; and who knows she might have taught me to go solo by the time I respond. I've got a few photos of groups, of laddies mostly, if anyone wants pix.

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My husband William Jeffrey was at the Orphanage from approx 1958 - 1970. Would like to trace a Christine Fair. All information gratefully received.

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saw your message i am one of the mulvey sisters (ILENE) i dont remember your name but im sure avril would.unfortunately neither myself nor any of my sistrs are in contact with avril last we heard she was in uae somewhere paulene and myself are hoping to be at the next reunion perhaps we will see you there.thanks for your message looking forward to meeting faces from the past youurs ilene macdonald n.mulvey

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thanks for getting in touch martin it w as great talking to you. love ilene

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My mother,PATRICA O'DEA was sent to the orphanage in 1948(aged 8) so was her brother JOHN.She died in 1994 aged 54 and i would love to hear from anyone who knew her.Thankyou

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i am trying to contact my sisters THE MULVEY SISTERS. paulene,irene,barbara,avril and linda. i found their names on this site does anyone know of their whereabouts? please e mail me if you have any info thanks martin mulvey

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Message for Nancy - please contact me.

  01/06/02 13:43:26 GMT

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I would like to contact anyoneone who was resident in the Orphanage during 1943 - 1946. I was there with my sisters Sheila, Rona & Deirdre. I would like especially hear from Irene Gavin, Puddock Wylie, Pud Davison, June King, Irene Hogg and Alice Wilkie. Our day room was the rectory. I would love to hear how everyone is getting on.

06/11/02 14:54:02 GMT

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I'm looking for information on my Grandfather born March 7, 1909. His name was John Allen. I know he went to a foster family which their last names was MacDonald. When he came to Canada he took this last name and is now known as John Allen MacDonald. If you know anything about him please feel free to email me with any information. Sincerely, Cherie

06/08/02 00:22:01 GMT

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would like to find information on my family who were in aberlour as i was in the late 50s early 60s. The surname was kelbie, as i have lost touch with them. please e-mail me if you have information.

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To all the boys who entered into the "Wee Kids" then to the "Whites" then into "MS" and finished their time in the "Gordons" {1944-1954} Wishing you all the best.

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Looking for Freda & Isabel Fisher. Thanks to anyone who can help. Cheers.

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Iwas at aberlour orphanage 1959/1664the then on to bridge of don aberdeen.at aberlour was looked after by Miss Thain who then became Mrs Mair. I am still in contact with Pat and Charlie Mair and am going uo to scotland to stay with them in June. Would love to hear from anyone that remembers me

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HI! I'm trying to track down George Knight and Norman McKinnon(late 50's/early 60's at the orphanage)Anyone with any info. on their whereabouts please contact me.Thankyou.

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I am trying to locate my two brothers who were placed in Sturgeons house, Margate, Kent, between the years 1965- 1966. Their names are Gary Michael Timms & Guy Neville Timms our father's name is Micheal John Timms who was married to our mother Kathleen May Atkinson.If you have any information or can help in any other way please contact me. Kindest regards.

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Does anyone have any news on my sister, Nancy? I have her last address but have been unable to contact her as she has moved. Please pass on any details. Best wishes to everyone and sorry I can't be at the reunion.

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hi everybody, sorry i cant be with you this re-union, unfortunately my father in law is very ill and my wife needs me with her to take her down to her dads hope you all have a great time on the friday night with the lords grace i wil be up at the next one. god bless you all i will be thinking about you all that weekend. good luck james oneill

07/04/02 14:12:41 GMT

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I would like to say a big thanks to May Clark for putting me in touch with George Knight.Iam still looking for Norman McKinnon can anyone help me find him .Any help grately appreciated .

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HI, IM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON MY FATHER, ALEXANDER MACKENZIE. HE WAS BORN IN 1924 AND DIED IN 1985. AS FAR AS I KNOW HIS MUM (MARY I THINK) USED TO WORK AT THE ORPHANAGE WHEN HE WAS GROWING UP. I KNOW THAT HE HAD A TWIN SISTER THAT HAD RED HAIR BUT THAT IS AS MUCH INFORMATION AS I HAVE ON HIM. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON HIM COULD YOU PLEASE EMAIL ME. THANK YOU.

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Hi - I am the daughter of Dawn Pryde and am looking for anyone who remembers my family from Aberlour (50's/60's). I am researching for a documentary about Duncan Pryde my uncle and hope to make a film "In the footsteps of Duncan" in the near future. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers Duncan or the rest of the Prydes. Thanks.

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Hi - I am the daughter of Dawn Pryde and am looking for anyone who remembers my family from Aberlour (50's/60's). I am researching for a documentary about Duncan Pryde my uncle and hope to make a film "In the footsteps of Duncan" in the near future. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers Duncan or the rest of the Prydes. Thanks.

07/16/02 20:11:29 GMT

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Does anyone have any news on my sister, Nancy? I have her last address but have been unable to contact her as she has moved. Please pass on any details. Best wishes to everyone and sorry I can't be at the reunion.

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hi everybody, sorry i cant be with you this re-union, unfortunately my father in law is very ill and my wife needs me with her to take her down to her dads hope you all have a great time on the friday night with the lords grace i wil be up at the next one. god bless you all i will be thinking about you all that weekend. good luck james oneill

07/04/02 14:12:41 GMT

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I would like to say a big thanks to May Clark for putting me in touch with George Knight.Iam still looking for Norman McKinnon can anyone help me find him .Any help grately appreciated .

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HI, IM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON MY FATHER, ALEXANDER MACKENZIE. HE WAS BORN IN 1924 AND DIED IN 1985. AS FAR AS I KNOW HIS MUM (MARY I THINK) USED TO WORK AT THE ORPHANAGE WHEN HE WAS GROWING UP. I KNOW THAT HE HAD A TWIN SISTER THAT HAD RED HAIR BUT THAT IS AS MUCH INFORMATION AS I HAVE ON HIM. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON HIM COULD YOU PLEASE EMAIL ME. THANK YOU.

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Hi - I am the daughter of Dawn Pryde and am looking for anyone who remembers my family from Aberlour (50's/60's). I am researching for a documentary about Duncan Pryde my uncle and hope to make a film "In the footsteps of Duncan" in the near future. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers Duncan or the rest of the Prydes. Thanks.

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Hi - I am the daughter of Dawn Pryde and am looking for anyone who remembers my family from Aberlour (50's/60's). I am researching for a documentary about Duncan Pryde my uncle and hope to make a film "In the footsteps of Duncan" in the near future. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers Duncan or the rest of the Prydes. Thanks.

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My wife's grandfather was John Gillam White who was the burser of the orphanage in the 1930's and who was a botanist of some note. He produced the first scented begonia. His daughter is seeking any information about him and a book he wrote called 'The Flora of Speyside'. Any information gratefully received.

10/19/02 17:04:16 GMT

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As my mum Jessie is not an Internet 'Silver Surfer' I am posting this for her. She was at Aberlour from 1928 to 1938 with a number of step and full brothers and sisters (Jessie, Nessie, Elsie and Archie were the youngest I believe). Mum is fit and well aged 79 and a keen line dancer. I think she would be interested to hear from anyone at the orphanage when she was there.

09/27/02 07:59:43 GMT

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enjoyed your site.

08/10/02 23:13:32 GMT

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I have really enjoyed the 2 reunions and look forward to many more, hopefully with more people who were at Aberlour the same time as my family.

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I was there between 1960- 1961 in St Margarets. I had a brother peter who was 14yrs. Anyone who was there between those times in St Margarets with me i would like to hear from them.

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was in aberlour 1958-1967 with my sisters linda,barbara,avril & paulene went back there on saturday 3rd august left address in visitors book in st. margarets if you remember any of my family please do get in touch our name was mulvey in those days, regards ILENE MACDONALD (MULVEY)

11/28/02 17:07:17 GMT

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All x Aberlour orphanage boys and gils can getin touch now with Bobby "Robert" Noble via e-mail love to here from you's all

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I have lived in the Aberlour aera 50 years and I cannot recall any Kelbies living in Aberlour could you tell me your father or mothers name or any other information M Newlands

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Bobby Noble brother of Andy Noble both were in the Aberlour orphanage from 1939 to 1953. Looking for Peter Wallace, Donny and Chick Brown, Eric Marney, John Odea,Margaret Thompson, or any other quines or loons that were there at that time. I now live at 4 Saxon Court, Bottesford, Scunthorpe telephone number 01724/876997 please get in touch.

11/05/02 20:37:06 GMT

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My dad was at the orphanage from 1943-1956.(wee kids, whites, MS, jupps) I'm sure he would be glad to hear from anyone who remembers him.

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trying to trace grandmother`s history from orphanage in speyside, from 1924.

01/06/03 20:31:52 GMT

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hello my name is babs. I have set up a new mailing list group http://groups.msn.comchildrenshomesukcommonwealth this is a place to list your Home and also share with others who were In Care or fostered babs

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Seeking any information on James Andrew Ross or Joseph Ross. This is a very long shot but I am trying to gather information on my father and my uncle who were taken in by Aberlour Home in 1914. Their mother committed suicide in 1913 and my grandfather was unable to cope with the family and split them up, putting my Dad and his brother to Aberlour. We know that my Dad went from Aberlour to some neighbouring farm to work and became a chauffer in the Inverness area - if anyone at all could give us any information this would be remarkable and very much appreciated.

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Looking for Pam Morris, born in about 1952. Please contact us, thank you

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looking for adopted brothers.. michael edwin raeside born 22nd july 1969 in northampton. derek james raeside born 24th july 1968 in hackney london..mothers name jemima raeside.adoptive parents would have change names..i am your sister and would love to meet you both..

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I am making enquires for a friend who attented Aberlour from1953 to 1963 he was in Jupps and mountstephen. his name is john mcintosh. he left at 15 to go to waverly house edingburgh. I would like to hear from anyone who remembers him, or if they can remember him having any family or any other detail about him no matter how minor thankyou

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Hi im looking for anyone that remembers evelyne shearer she was in aberlour between 1935-1945 she had several brothers & sisters and would love to hear from anyone who remembers her thanks

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I have seen some messages regarding Mulvey's in Chesire. I wonder if these people have any connections to Mulvey's in Liverpool. My GG Grandfather Robert Mulvey (b. 1833) was from Toxteth Park in Liverpool. His son William James Mulvey is my great grandfather. His brothers and sisters were Robert Wood, Richard Henry, John R., Rebecca Hannah, Charlotte Josephine, Laura, Amelia E. and Edward Evans. Does anyone have any lniks to these people. Thanks...Irene Garner

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would love to hear from any of the scallywags that were in Jupp house.we all had numbers and in the line up Jimmy Mcfarlane#38,jack farquhar#39 archie mclauchlan#40 also jimmy bean[i was in the british army in malaya and he was in the british navy and met by accident in the naafiin singapore but lost contact later].roy mclauchlan of gordon house no relation to archie aalso peggy raeside.she chose to work in the dairy and i left for london.this was 1949.

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to canon michael Wolfe,you may not remember me but I was a choir boy at your weddingat st. margarets church I don't quite remember my dates at the orphanage but somewhere between 1946 and 1949. I would love to hear from anybody .

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MY MUM WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO REMEMBERED HER FROM THE ORPHANAGE. SHE WAS ONE OF THE SECRETARIES WHO WORKED THERE UNTIL IT CLOSED IN 1967. SHE WAS DISAPPOINTED THAT SHE MISSED THE REUNION AND IS EAGER TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO REMEBERS HER. THANKS VIVIENNE

12/07/03 14:17:44 GMT

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hi everyone, glad to see the orphanage site up and running again, hope we can all get back to keeping in touch again, please email me if you want to chat, i was in the orphanage from 1952- 1962, jimmy oneill

12/04/03 20:35:37 GMT

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To update my earlier message about the daughter of John Gillam White, the treasurer of the orphanage from 1836 to 1939, she has, I'm sorry to say, died after a long battle with cancer.

12/02/03 18:33:59 GMT

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hi if anyone knows of Ethel Goodbrand that was in the orphanage could they get in touch as my gran would love to hear from her thanks

10/30/03 06:17:02 GMT

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I had a Great Grandfather by the name of George Lowden Camp, who was adopted from an orphanage in Callander, Ontario. I was told by my grandmother that the orphanage burned down. Can anybody help me find the name of the orphanage so I may find out where he came from. Thank you.

10/14/03 20:39:09 GMT

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This site is interesting as well as informative. Enjoyed browsing through the site.

09/02/03 21:44:32 GMT

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