Try west kilbride. McNamara and Templeton families resided there when I was growing up.

Sandra, would your mother's maiden name also be "Margaret Paton"? Did she emigrate to New Zealand from West Kilbride?

If the above is correct then I may have some memories for you.

John Kean

Addendum to the above: He also has a brother (Tommy) who lives in USA.

John Kean.

Daniel is actually from Tarbert avenue in West Kilbride. (Mum & Dad Mary and Tommy live in Meadowfoot WK). He is my younger cousin.
His sister May lives in WK and his younger sister Libby married a young man from Ardrossan in 1983.

John Kean

Billy, Ian Breckenbridge (Ardrossan) had a cousin (William Breckenbridge) who lived in Highthorne Crescent West Kilbride, during the 40's/50's, along with his mother (Annie). They were very well thought of and held in high regard in the village. I never knew his father. Hope this helps.

Harry - your'e memory is a blast from the past! I used to do the "tatties" at Yonderfield during the 50's and John Wardrop is a name I had completely forgotten. Ms Pierce was always at Yonderfield although I dont know if she actually "lived" there on the farm itself. You might ha...

Ian, some more information gleaned over the weekend from West Kilbride. Ms Pierce of Yonderfield estate in WK was a local (and extremely wealthy) land owner who actually controlled and worked the home farm of Yonderfield. In addition to the Yonderfield estate, she owned Carlung Estate, Brisbane Esta...

Ian, My apologies for delay in responding. This is the first time I have been able to get back into "three towners website since my last response (still working full time in Texas, so work has to be the priority). I will cut and paste the latest information you have provided, and email it to a ...

Ian, I am originally from West Kilbride, and therefore know all the farms and the people. (I worked casually on most of the farms at one time or another - a way of life for a lot of people in those days). Most of my family do in fact still live there. If I can help in any way, then please let me kno...

Ian -
Carlung farm was run by a family called Howie during 1940's & 1950's.
John