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Hello from Auckland, New Zealand
I have some documents that say my ancestors were from Airdrie and lived on a farm at ‘Burnfeet’.
Where is ‘Burnfeet’ ?
My ancestors surnames are MUIR, BLACK, FRAME, BROWNLIE,GEMMELL,
Thanks in advance
Brenda

14 Responses to “where is ‘Burnfeet’”

1. alistair reid Says:
   November 21st, 2005 at 10:13 pm

   I lived in an area of Aidrie called Burnfoot. This was called after the local farm ,Burnfoot farm. I went to school in the 60’s with two off the farmers sons. The family were called Hamiltonand they had three sons John, George and Jim. I do not remember ia ‘burnfeet’ but it might be just how it was spoken

2. Veronica Says:
   December 4th, 2005 at 1:19 am

   I live in Burnfoot and George who used to live on burnfoot farm now has a farm of his own (but still does the milk round here) My milkman! I still know some people round here called black and frame – may be related?

   Its a small world.

3. brendamac Says:
   December 4th, 2005 at 8:04 pm

   Dear Alistair and Veronica, – please pass on my message to those in the area with surnames as below – thank you.
   Since I posted the original message, I have purchased Gavin BLACK’s will (d.4th Sep 1849) and it says Burnfoot, and it seems my G.G.Grandmother Janet BLACK was married on the farm even though her father had passed on by 1855 when she was married.
   It lists cash in various bank accounts and then the value of the “Farm Stocking, Crop, Household functions, & Plenishing, in and about the farm and farmhouse of Burnfoot as per valuation by Messrs Robert THORN, Gavin MASON & William BLACK” These men may be relatives, I don’t know. Gavin BLACK’s personal estate added up to (pounds) 540.19.10 (pence) and the will has Betsy MUIR’s signature which is super for us to have.
   1855 marriage at Burnfoot of Glaud BROWNLIE 29yrs b.Hamilton & Jean BLACK 22yrs b.Old Monkland Glaud BROWNLIE’s residence is “Portland Place, Hamilton. Jean BLACK’s residence is ‘New Monkland’.
   Glaud’s parents are ‘?Claud BROWNLEE, Farmer, and Janet, Maiden surname FRAME
   Jean’s parents are Gavin BLACK, Farmer (deceased) and Betsy Maiden surname MUIR
   Witnesses: James BROWNLEE and David SHANKS Minister: Robert ARCHIBALD Ch of Scotland
   Brenda MacCulloch
   Auckland, New Zealand
   ajmac@internet.co.nz

4. blacky Says:
   December 15th, 2005 at 8:33 pm

   Hi My name is Gavin Black I was born at the Maternity Hospital Glasgow 15/01/1961 and have lived in West Australia since 1964 my father was Gavin Frame Black born 09/09/1926 at Glasgow died 31/08/1994 my mothers maiden name was Janet Falconer Bell, i,m trying to trace my family history and wonder if theres any connection with the others of the same name any information will be gladly appreciated
   thanks Gavin Black

5. Louise Says:
   December 16th, 2005 at 1:42 pm

   hi there , i live in burnfoot, dont no much about the history of it . but willing to help anyone

6. joseph Says:
   January 3rd, 2006 at 6:46 pm

   monklands online is a good site and will help you find more about the history of burn foot hane a look i hope it helps

7. Mary Says:
   February 6th, 2006 at 12:08 pm

   My g g grandparents were married on 18 Dec. 1840 in Libberton, Lanarkshire (from OPR). Their names were John Gemmel and Margaret Aitken and were both servants at Burnfoot. I would be grateful for any information about them or about Burnfoot. Is Burnfoot an area, village, house or what?

8. brendamac Says:
   February 6th, 2006 at 9:17 pm

   Dear Mary,
   Firstly, thank you for the information regarding your GGGrandparents. I have phoned my cousin who is doing that line of the family and she is sure there are AITKEN’s in our GEMMELL line but I will need to post another message when I hear from her.
   Secondly, regarding the query of what is BURNFOOT, as I understand it from my GGGrandfather, Gavin BLACK’s will, he had a farm called BURNFOOT but I am unclear as to wether the Farm was there first and a village grew up around it or the other way round if you see what I mean.
   More soon.
   Cheers,
   Brenda
   New Zealand

9. brendamac Says:
   February 8th, 2006 at 8:37 pm

   Dear Mary,
   My cousin has let me know that she can’t quite connect your folk up to ours but is working on it.
   I think that they would be connected as we have found it very common for relatives to help and offer work to other relatives.
   Cheers,
   Brenda

10. john black Says:
    March 13th, 2006 at 10:39 am

    my name is john black and i currently stay in burnfoot in airdrie. my email address is ******@*******

11. Andrew Frame Says:
    September 5th, 2006 at 6:03 pm

    My Father was born in Scotland, though he was concieved in the United States around 1910. He was the youngest of 8. When I was growing up my Aunt told me that the family had come from Airdrie. The family eventually settled in Mineola, New York on Long Island about 20 miles from New York City. I understand that my Grandfather was a veterinarian. I would like to find out more about my relatives in Scotland and elsewhere. I can be reached at oldpool@yahoo.com. Thank you!

12. Susan Says:
    December 19th, 2006 at 3:20 am

    My g.g. grandfather was a gamekeeper – trying to find out where. He had at least one child born at/in Carcew(?) Burnfoot. Does anyone know what the Carcew (?) may be. Also whether Burnfoot Farm was big enough to warrant having a gamekeeper?

13. stardust Says:
    December 20th, 2006 at 4:17 pm

    hi there, my husband lived in burnfoot, till we got married in 71,..were now in blackpool…his name is john fagan, ( fagi) he was known as,..he had 2sisters,..reply if ur interested

14. Elizabeth Lindsay Says:
    May 16th, 2009 at 4:32 pm

    remember me and agnes how are you me and billy still together 40 years now hope you are ok let me know liz

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