Re: J. WEIR - went down with the TITANIC
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J. WEIR - went down with the TITANIC
Ray Isbell 4/02/99
Sorry it's a long time since your original query regarding 'the witches curse' but i have just started a family tree for my branch of the Weirs (mainly in or near Edinburgh, Scotland. so far got back to 1848.
BUT my grandfather ( now deceased) always said that one of our ancestors (called Mad Major Weir) was burnt at the stake for witchcraft in the 1600's in Edinburgh. There was a historical article/report about it in the Edinburgh Evening News about 30 years ago.
Unfortunately, their records were destroyed in the 70's. but they have suggested that i check with the National Library for Scotland, in Edinburgh where they may have copies of old newspapers.
When I get the time I will check - but I live in Montacute, Somerset, England, so it will have to wait until I visit sister in Edinburgh. If I find any information, will let you know.
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Re: J. WEIR - went down with the TITANIC
Kaaron Mitchell 3/12/07