Stevenston Church ministers 1740s

[Martin Reid]

Hi Tim (and everyone else),

I have just seen your comment about the Reid line being traced back from John Reid to ancient Scotland. Prior to this I have not seen anything about the family before the reverend William Reid (1675? - 1742). It would be great to know where he came from before becoming minister and marrying Sarah Bogle in 1702.

Also, Julia previously thought there may be a chance of records of one of the John Reid's being trained as a doctor in Glasgow as one worked as a surgeon in India. This JR married Anne Boileau and had 10 children. I think that he was a son of the older John Reid and Anna Cunningham. It would be useful to know more about this. I have a miniature picture of John Reid shown wearing a white powdered wig. I guess that this was when he was well established in his career.

yours,

Martin Reid

[beachmacey]

Hi Martin,

I am a decendent of John Reid who married Anne Boileau (daughter of Solomon Boileau and Dorothee Gladwell) on 19th May 1791. They had 10 children. John was born in 1754 and died on March 10 1810 in Meerut, India. He was a surgeon for the Bengal Establishment in India.

John & Anne's children were Henry Solomon, Francis Charlotte, Harriet Anne, Sarah, John Fleming (died at one yr old), John Fleming Martin, Eliza, Lestock Robert, Charles Samuel & George W. Edmonstone. I am a decendent of Henry Solomon Reid b. 16 Feb 1792, John Lestock Reid, b. 12 Sept 1841, Henry Arthur Lestock Reid b. 14 Oct 1868, Elizabeth Joan Lestock Reid b. 27 Sept 1913( my mother). I am living in Canada.

I would love to have a copy of the picture of John Reid wearing the powdered wig if possible. At one time my great grandfather was in a ship wreck and I think this is why we don't have any family pictures beyond my grandfather. I have quite a lot of info on the Reid line decending from John Reid. Which one of his children are you a decendent from?

Thanks Ann

[Martin Reid]

Hello Ann,

I am a descendent of Lestock Robert Reid, one of the younger sons of John Reid the surgeon who married Ann Boileau. Your mother seems to be descended from Henry Solomon Reid, the eldest son. Lestock Robert then married another Boileau: Jane who was a cousin in 1843.

I can photograph the miniature of John Reid, but don't know how to send it to you. There does not appear to be any way of attaching photos on this forum. I also have an early family photo of Lestock Robert with all his family around him with Jane Boileau. I think that the forum does not allow posting of more direct contacts e.g. e-mail which would be useful (try martin.reid@environ.ie).

I wish the previous correspondent to this forum - who promised earlier timelines / ancestors to William Reid would re-connect to the site.

I live in Ireland.

[Meg]

Martin

Firstly, welcome to the three towners, I am looking forward to your posts. Secondly, if you hit reply to a post, you will see at the bottom of the typing space, there is an options tab and next to it is an upload attachment tab. Please feel free to use this to upload your picture, but maybe first have a quick look at the guidelines for posting images here

Meg
Moderator

[beachmacey]

Hi Martin,

Thanks for replying to my post. Under my username at the right side of the screen is a envelope icon. If you click on it you should get my email address. I will also try to email you at the email address that you posted.

Thanks Ann

[Martin Reid]

Ann,

yes it is good to hear from you. Do please e-mail me using my address supplied.

Dear Meg Gordon (administrator), there is no tab beside the 'options' tab to upload attachment... it just ain't there!

Ann are you related to the James Reid who has transcribed all of the REID census information for 1841, 1851 and 1861 for Ardrossan, Saltcoats and Stevenston. He also has a comprehensive database of some 1000 Reid surname and related individuals living in Ardrossan / Stevenston / Saltcoats between 1700 and 1850, compiled from OPR's, censuses, and other primary sources? He is also based in Canada, I think.

Looking forward to hearing more.

Martin

[Hughie]

Dear Meg Gordon (administrator), there is no tab beside the 'options' tab to upload attachment... it just ain't there!

Hi Martin,
That option only appears to registered users. You can if you wish register through the link at the top of any page. You will be able to make contact with others interested in this topic through the board by e-mail or PM (Private Messaging.

Another good point is you can register your interest in the topic and you'll receive an e-mail when the topic has been added to.

Hope this helps.

[beachmacey]

Martin,

I tried to email you using the address you supplied and it was returned to me. My email address is beachmacey@gmail.com.

I don't know if I am related to the John you mentioned. I haven't heard of him.

Ann

[Martin Reid]

Ann,

I have now e-mailed you, so hope it arrives. I have also just registered on the Threetowners site but still can't see a button for adding the photo. Maybe it needs time for me to be registered for longer?

Meg,

yes I am interested in the topic(s) and am happy to get e-mails related to these early Reids. I'd particularly like to hear about where the good Reverend William was born and raised and if he has records of his ancestors.

Was his son John also a minister in Stevenston? Did he succeed his father in 1742? This John was father to the John who became a surgeon in India. It would also be good to know if there are records of the qualification as a doctor in Scotland. So many questions, so that is why I have visited this forum...to look for answers.

Martin

[Hughie]

I have now e-mailed you, so hope it arrives. I have also just registered on the Threetowners site but still can't see a button for adding the photo. Maybe it needs time for me to be registered for longer?

Hi Martin,
You are now a registered member, but you haven't logged on since joining. Log on through the link at the top right of any page, you'll then see the attachment button. Any problems contact me at hughmccallum@gmail.com
I've also linked your previous postings as a guest to your username - good luck with your research.

[Martin Reid]

All,
I promised to try and attach a copy of the photo of a miniature of John Reid, born 1754 and died 1810 at Meerut in India. I hope that the attachment facility works now.

I have reduced it enormously to get it accepted now. I think that it has worked. If anyone can add to what is known about John Reid e.g. when and where he graduated as a surgeon; what ship he sailed on; what he died of or any other little details about his contacts with his siblings including Robert Cunningham-Reid. Anything would be welcome.

Thanks,

Martin Reid

[sweet caroline]

Hi All,So what gave John Reid and Jean Hamilton the right to call son Cunninghame Reid 29.6.1785 Stevenston
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