EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS, WEDNESDAY 12TH MAY 1948 64-YEAR CONNECTION SEVERED The retirement of the Misses C and N Flint, postmistresses, has ended a family connection with Cairneyhill village post office, near Dunfermline, lasting for 64 years. The Misses Flint have received a public presentation. SOUTHERN REPORTER, THURSDAY 15TH MARCH 1984 REVEREND’S PROGRESS In recent weeks,Continue reading “Working in Cairneyhill”
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Career of Rev Bob Henderson
SOUTHERN REPORTER, THURSDAY 9TH FEBRUARY 1984 HOSPITAL’S STAFF AND PATIENTS BID CHAPLAIN FAREWELL Patients and staff at Dingleton Hospital, Melrose said their farewells last Thursday to their chaplain for the past eight years, the Rev Bob Henderson. And to mark their appreciation, Hospital Administrator Mr Tom Skinner, presented the Rev Henderson with an engraved carriageContinue reading “Career of Rev Bob Henderson”
Cairneyhill Property
DUNFERMLINE PRESS, THURSDAY 25TH AUGUST 1859 PROPERTIES FOR SALE IN CAIRNEYHILL AND CROSSFORD To be sold by private bargain, the following properties, which belonged to the deceased John Henderson, weaver, Cairneyhill. 1st, that dwelling-house and shop, with stable, lying on the south side of the Turnpike Road, in the village of Cairneyhill, with garden behind,Continue reading “Cairneyhill Property”
Kate Hegarty of Cairneyhill Manse
Dear blog reader This week a slight indulgence on my part. I remember Kate Hegarty and her husband Neil at Cairneyhill Church. They were the last couple to live in Cairneyhill Manse and I actually have photos of Kate playing the organ when I was in a Guide colour party. However I had no ideaContinue reading “Kate Hegarty of Cairneyhill Manse”
Cairneyhill Census 1841 Part 2
Dear blog reader Below is part 2 of my series on the Cairneyhill censuses, pages 5 to 8 of the original schedule for the 1841 census. I do hope all of you with Cairneyhill ancestors will find this useful. Jacqueline. ************************************************ Cairneyhill – south side of the street. Page 5 of the schedule. Name AgeContinue reading “Cairneyhill Census 1841 Part 2”
Carnock Parish in the Dunfermline Register: part 1
Dear blog reader Welcome to the start of another series – I would describe this series as a combination of local and family history. The entries for Carnock parish in the Dunfermline Register, which was printed periodically from 1837 to 1859, contain voter’s details, teacher’s details, heritor’s details, transport details and some extras. I thoughtContinue reading “Carnock Parish in the Dunfermline Register: part 1”
Cairneyhill Valuation Roll 1915
Dear blog reader. Welcome to the seventh part in a series, a list of the people, with occupation where known, who were connected with Cairneyhill in 1915. In 1915 there were 131 people listed, with 8 addresses specified, the first time in the Cairneyhill valuation rolls, and with 20 occupations comprising 10 shopkeepers, 2 publicans,Continue reading “Cairneyhill Valuation Roll 1915”
Properties for sale
Dear blog reader I thought the attached property advert from 1859 gives a very good insight into the wealth and conditions of Cairneyhill weavers at that time. I hope you also find it interesting. Jacqueline ************************** DUNFERMLINE PRESS THURSDAY 11 AUGUST 1859 PROPERTIES FOR SALE IN CAIRNEYHILL AND CROSSFORD To be sold by private bargain,Continue reading “Properties for sale”
Cairneyhill People and History 