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Gilbert Brown

Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2011 2:46 pm
by Jocelyn Stebbins
I am looking for any information regarding my grandfather Gilbert Brown. He died around 1940/1941 in an explosion. He worked at Ardeer. My mom, Moira Scott Brown, was only 5 yrs old and has no recollection of him. I believe he is buried in a cemetery in Ardrossan. My grandmother Martha Scott Brown would rarely talk of him and is also deceased. My mom lived in Saltcoats until she was 23 then she immigrated to the united states. Her side of the family has always been somewhat of a mystery to us. My sister and I are planning a trip to Scotland, we would like to bring some of our brother's ashes ( recently deceased) to place at our grandfather's grave. Any information will be helpful. The last time I was in Scotland I was only 6 (39 now) I only have vague memories. Thanks!

Re: Gilbert Brown

Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 10:54 am
by hahaya2004
Hi Jocelyn,
I sent you a p.m. concerning your grandfather.

Re: Gilbert Brown

Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 10:22 pm
by Penny Tray
Jocelyn,

I visited family plots at Ardrossan Cemetery today and then went to look at some of the 'HMS Dasher' graves nearby. As I was turning away from the latter these photo opportunities caught my eye. I could hardly believe it.

Re: Gilbert Brown

Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 11:40 pm
by morag
P.T., you are amazing!

Re: Gilbert Brown

Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 11:55 pm
by Penny Tray
Morag,

I was actually sitting in my car ready to go when the headstone caught my eye. I then had to recite GILBERT BROWN about ten times before it clicked how I knew the name. The Auld Yin, who was with me, thought I had taken a wee turn. I then got a row for blaspheming in exclamation when I realised the connection :oops:.

Re: Gilbert Brown

Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 11:59 pm
by morag
Lol! Glad the auld yin's still oan her toes! But those wee coincidences are a wee shake up, eh?

Re: Gilbert Brown

Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2011 2:11 pm
by Jocelyn Stebbins
Thank you so much to all those who have sent me information by PM, particularly, Hahaya, Penny Tray , and Sweet Caroline. I have learned so much. Threetowners is an amazing site.

Re: Gilbert Brown

Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2011 4:56 pm
by Meg
PT - Sherlock Holmes isn't in the same street!!!!

In awe .....

Meg

Re: Gilbert Brown

Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2011 9:21 pm
by Penny Tray
Meg,

If you're 5 foot 10, as I am, and stand looking at the Dasher graves, all of which have low level headstones, you find yourself staring at Gilbert Brown's headstone. The only skill was in finally remembering why the name rang a bell.

Re: Gilbert Brown

Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2011 10:00 pm
by Meg
Penny Tray wrote:Meg,

If you're 5 foot 10, as I am, and stand looking at the Dasher graves, all of which have low level headstones, you find yourself staring at Gilbert Brown's headstone. The only skill was in finally remembering why the name rang a bell.

Aye, right! :lol:

Re: Gilbert Brown

Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2011 10:18 pm
by Penny Tray
Meg,

I hope that's not the 5 foot 10 you're "aye righting" at!

Wee Penny Tray

Re: Gilbert Brown

Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2020 4:53 pm
by francie1
Was Gilbert born 17 Oct 1905 ? If he was he is in my my Walker family tree.