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01. It has become obvious that many of those posting messages on our Maxton Guestbook are also interested in Borders Family History. To facilitate access to the Borders Family History Society, which has recently set up its own website, we are pleased to provide a link: Borders Family History Society ... [more]
17/10/2003
174 Country: USA Comments: Update on " A New Young Maxton" 16/08/2004. Little Max just enjoyed his fifth Dayton Celtic Festival which celebrates the rich traditions of Ireland, Scotland, and Great Britain. He danced to the music of Slide, Gaelic Storm and the local favorite Dulahan. His Father enjoyed a few pints of Guinness and entered the raffle to win the free trip to Scotla ... [more]
30/07/2008
173 Country: England Comments: Once again it was nice to spend a week with our family in Maxton. It was made even more enjoyable because of the surprise party Paul and Rosi laid on for our golden wedding. We also would like to thank all who helped with the food and hall. Also a big thank you all for the cards and presents. It was a wonderful surprise and a great party. We thank you once again. ... [more]
22/06/2008
172 Country: Harnett Comments: Greetings. I happened across your site today. My mother Leonora (Currie) Mckay was dear friends with Pete and Betty Hasty. I wish the family well. Please send this along to her if possible along with my contact info above. Thanks JS McKay John (Scott) Mckay smckay409@hotmail.com ... [more]
29/04/2008
171 Country: UK Comments: My ancestor, of the same name, was steward of Rutherford Burnside in the mid-1800;s and is buried in Maxton Parish graveyard. My wife Cecily and I will be in Melrose over Easter and will want to come to church on Easter Sunday--either at Maxton or in Newtown St Boswells. Robert Redpath Email: redpath31@aol.com ... [more]
06/03/2008
170 Country: USA Comments: I hope this message finds everyone and everything well in Maxton, Scotland. I have tried to write since our trip in August of 2007 but the messages have not gone through. I am trying again in hopes that any problems have been corrected. I really enjoyed our visit in August and thank all who were there for a wonderful time. My niece is back over in Scotland at schoo ... [more]
25/02/2008
169 Country: Canada Comments: Looking for Maxwells of Roseburgh, or Roseburgh. Patricia Lackey patlackey@rogers.com ... [more]
19/02/2008
168 Country: UK Comments: Ex HMS Maxton,great ship,great ships company...the memories of her will stay with me forever. Pass Maxton regularly must drop in and visit. George Sowerby neil@bridgehouse-business.com ... [more]
19/10/2007
167 Country: England Comments: Once again the Deans visited Maxton and as usual Maxton folk made us most welcome. It was an privilege to read a poem at the Burns' Night supper. I think I did him proud, and we really felt at home with our family and friends in Maxton. We will be back in June to celebrate our golden wedding anniversary. Mr& Mrs George Dean ... [more]
02/02/2008
166 Country: Scotland Comments: Does anyone have any information about the Station, the track layout and photos as I am considering Maxton for a modelling project, thanks. Rev Graham Crawford pictishreiver@aol.com ... [more]
31/01/2008
165 Country: USA Comments: What a wonderful visit we had in Maxton on August 9, 2007! John, Flora and I were so happy to meet the Maxton group after hearing from them and participating in our "Sister City" activities since 2000. The visit with you was truly the highlight of our week in Scotland. My deceased husband, Pete was instrumental in developing the relationship between the t ... [more]
30/08/2007
164 country: South Africa comments: My ancestors came from Maxton. I was fortunate to visit Scotland last year (only 2 days to see the whole of Scotland). I had to visit Maxton - what a lovely place. I have a photo of my great grandparents outside their home - it was called Littledean. I have an old photo of the church. Could anyone help me trace my roots. My great grandfather was William Jess ... [more]
28/01/2007
163 country: England comments: My wife and I and two family members stayed with our family in Maxton for Christmas and the New Year. We had a great night at the Hogmanay party and would like to thank all concerned for their welcome. George and Marly Dean ... [more]
04/01/2007
162 country: USA comments: I just found this webpage! Wonderful stuff! I would possibly be interested in getting a CD of the music here. Is there a place in the USA I can get it or how can I order it? Please let me know. Thanks, Karen Maxton ... [more]
24/11/2006
161 country: England comments: Still reading your village website news every so often. I was interested in the reference to Robert (Bobbie as we knew him) Grieve. On a childhood visit with my Mother Ann (nee Simpson) I was allowed to try on Bobbie`s famous Rugby Cap - it was very grand. Please can you tell me whether Ruth (Grieve) Klebek is still around as never see her mentioned? She knew ... [more]
27/10/2006
160 country: England comments: Bowden& Midlem Grieve's - cousins of Robert Grieve Rugby player. Very interesting piece written about Robert Grieve, Rugby player who lived in your vil ... [more]
28/09/2006
159 country: England comments: I was the Cox'n (CPO CD1)of HMS Maxton, from Nov: 1967 to April 1970, in the Far East. When I joined her I placed a framed copy of "The Indispensible Man& ... [more]
09/07/2006
158 country: Canada comments: Hi everybody in the parish of Maxton. My name is Maxton and I am 6 years old and live in Campbell River, B.C. Canada. I am named because my great Papa's family ... [more]
19/06/2006
157 country: England comments: My wife and I spent our first Burns Night - 2006 in Maxton and tasted our first haggis. We really enjoyed it and would like to thank all those who were there for the ... [more]
09/06/2006
156 country: England,London comments: Hey! Are there any Roseburgh's that are related to David Roseburgh. He dated our family tree back to 1536. I wish to contact some of my family and come ba ... [more]
26/05/2006
155 country: france comments: I want to have news from Mrs and Mr John Chalmers RUTHERFORD who lived at RUTHERFORD LODGE Can you help me? evelyne moulon (watierjm@wanadoo.fr) ... [more]
17/05/2006
154 country: England comments: Maxton is a lovely place. My grandparents lived at the Old Station House for many years, until they died and then is was taken over by my uncle. About 18 year ago ... [more]
13/05/2006
153 country: Scotland/England comments: On behalf of us all I would like to thank Charlie & Elvira, Paul & Rosi for their hospitality and friendly welcome on the occasion of our visit on S ... [more]
08/05/2006
152 country: England comments: Hello, from an ex rating of HMS Maxton. I was on lookout on the bridge on the night the "Undaunted" decided to ram us at 14 knots off Cyprus. I'm so gl ... [more]
24/04/2006
151 country: Australia comments: Trying to find the parents and siblings of my ggg grandfather James Rutherford born 17?? at Mt Teviot (Monteviot? Ed.) in Jedburgh who married Helen Elliott. Can ... [more]
14/04/2006
150 country: SCOTLAND comments: It is a long time since I heard ceilidh music. I felt I must congratulate Steve Kendall. I used to go to Argyll. Robert Gordon (robert@carstairs.org.uk) ... [more]
13/04/2006
149 country: USA comments: Another Ramage here from the U.S. I grew up in western Kentucky and there are quite a few Ramage's in that area. Some of my relatives have researched our genealogy ... [more]
25/03/2006
148 country: England comments: Just curious about this name of mine. Nec sorte nec fato. Does anyone know how this motto came about. Where did this guy ruther come from. Was he born in Scotlan ... [more]
24/02/2006
147 comments: Served on MAXTON mid 1970 to 1979 George ... [more]
04/02/2006
146 country: Canada comments: I have looking for my family tartan for about a year now. I found your site and was just wondering if some one knows of it. My surname is Rutherford. Donald Ruther ... [more]
19/01/2006
145 country: Scotland comments: We had a fantastic time at the ceilidh. Thanks to everyone who organised the night. Richard, Shirley and Jemma Laidlaw (richard.laidlaw@virgin.net) For in ... [more]
18/01/2006
144 country: Australia comments: I am looking for any relatives in Edinburgh. I was a Roseburgh. All I know is Grandmother is Margaret and my grandfather was George. They had children Robert, ... [more]
06/11/2005
143 country: U S A comments: My Rutherford ancestors supposedly came from Peebles. The first name I have is John Rutherford. How can I find more information? Thank you. Sioux Rutherford Da ... [more]
13/10/2005
142 country: U.S. comments: Hi, I am searching for information about my grandfather who came to America in the late 1800s. His name was Thomas Penman Turnbull and I believe he traveled with h ... [more]
08/09/2005
141 country: Canada comments: My great grandfather, Adam Rutherford was born in Minto, with his 5 older siblings born in Maxton and 2 younger siblings born in Jedburgh. Adam married Isabella Darl ... [more]
28/08/2005
140 country: USA comments: Just did a Google on the name Maxton. I've always been curious about its origin. Good luck on your search. Ron Maxton (rmaxton@nyc.rr.com) ... [more]
16/08/2005
139 country: USA comments: It was ten years ago that we visited Rutherford Lodge. And it is still one of the highpoints in our travels in Scotland. Once again, I thank all that we met for th ... [more]
13/08/2005
138 country: USA comments: Thank you for being so cordial to my niece, Mary McRae James Stevenson and her new husband, Mike. I could see the edge of the bountiful buffet, and decided that they di ... [more]
20/07/2005
137 country: UNITED STATES comments: I have just visited your web site to see the picture of Maxton 21 and my sister, Mary McRae James Stevenson and her new husband, Mike. What a wonderful time ... [more]
05/07/2005
136. country: USA comments: Hello fellow Maxtonians! I am writing to alert you to my pending visit! I was born and raised in Maxton, NC, and will be getting married there this Saturday, June 2 ... [more]
21/06/2005
135. country: USA comments: I saw you were looking for an Ian Ramage and that is my father's name but he was born in England. Don't know if thats any help at all. Alisa Alisa Rama ... [more]
19/06/2005
134. country: Fuerteventura comments: All doing well out here. Back on holiday to see you all soon. All the best. The Dance family. (mickdance@hotmail.com) ... [more]
19/06/2005
133 country: Scotland comments: A very helpful visit to Maxton to trace my Wilkie ancestors - the 'keeper of the information hut' pointed me in lots of useful directions while admiring my ... [more]
30/05/2005
132 country: scotland comments: Informative site. Often drive past but must stop and visit. Looking for family of Hendersons. William Henderson and Elizabeth Henderson (m.s Newlands born Enzie ... [more]
28/04/2005
131 country: usa comments: My name is Amanda Iam 12 yrs old and my Dad's name is Ron. We are looking for his adopted brother Daniel Fredrick Maxton. He would really like to find him. Am ... [more]
11/04/2005
130 country: Canada comments: Lots of information Thanks. Haughton Stewart MacLeod (mmacleod@csolve.net) ... [more]
10/04/2005
129 country: Italy comments: I joined Ganges in June 1969 and stayed, if not forced to, until May 1970. Would like to hear from anyone who was there. Home number - 0761653049. cell. +394368157 ... [more]
03/02/2005
128 country: Canada comments: Rutherford Search. Today I found your wonderful site and I do hope someone can help me. I am searching for the family of George and Janet (Stuart)Rutherford, the ... [more]
22/01/2005
127 country: USA comments: Greetings from across the way! I was born and raised in Maxton, NC, USA, and am looking forward to visiting your parish on my honeymoon in late June-early July of t ... [more]
18/01/2005
126 country: England comments: Was PO Radio Electrician on HMS Maxton 1966-68. We visited your village in '66. I must visit HMS Maxton corner when next I am in Scotland - hopefully in April '05 ... [more]
28/11/2004
125 country: UK comments: I would like to know what the name Sheil means. Thank you. Carl Andrew Sheil (hitower-7@msn.com) ... [more]
27/11/2004
124 country: United States comments: While searching the web recently, I found this interesting site. My maiden name is Maxton and my cousin (also a Maxton) from California has been to your tow ... [more]
08/11/2004
123 country: Australia comments: Hi it's Fiona wondering if any one could help me find any living Roseburghs in Scotland. Thanks. My email address is roseburgh17@hotmail.com Fiona Roseburgh ... [more]
03/11/2004
122 country: Canada comments: Hi Searching some family roots and dicovered you have a Councilor with whom I share a name! Our family has Scottish ancestors dating back to 1760. Perhaps we are d ... [more]
04/10/2004
121 country: Scotland comments: Hello my name is Dan Ramage. I live in Gordon and I am very interested in family history. I wonder if we are related. I was born in Gordon and have stayed here a ... [more]
16/09/2004
120 country: USA comments: My wife and I named our newest son, born 27 February 2004, "Maxton Bahan Colby". My wife is Scottish "Maxton" and I am Irish "Bahan" on ... [more]
16/08/2004
119 country: England comments: Nice to see what's doing in Maxton. Greetings to Elvira and Charlie Denoon. Hope you are both well and also Jill and Roy. What kind of summer weather are you havi ... [more]
28/07/2004
118 country: Australia comments: There is a John Rutherford and son Robert Rutherford on my Mothers side LOUISE CORNFORD (chestnut_14@) ... [more]
21/07/2004
117 country: USA comments: Hello, I have traced our family branch from Aberdeen Scotland and Edinburgh Scotland. The farthest back in the US is to a John Ramage in Laurens County, South Carolina ... [more]
19/07/2004
116 country: USA comments: 32 years old, living in St. Louis Missouri...USA. Run a gold's gym just fyi. Father is Clifford Ramage Jr. Grandfather was killed in World War II over in France ... [more]
19/07/2004
115 country: Canada comments: My 4th g grandfather Rev Stephen OLIVER was minister @ Maxton 1776-1803. I visited Maxton Jun/04. Would love to hear from any OLIVERs or DOUGLASSs still living in t ... [more]
17/07/2004
114 country: Scotland comments: Hi, I am looking for a second hand laptop to use during my fourth year at university, I need it to be cheap! I also would like it to have a DVD/CD player and quite ... [more]
02/06/2004
113 country: united states comments: I would love to hear Ian Lowthian if any records are available Leonard Wayne Lowthian ... [more]
29/05/2004
112 country: Scotland comments: This is a brilliant idea. Rose Cameron (camerons@portlandplace1.fsnet.co.uk) ... [more]
01/05/2004
111 country: London, England comments: The Glass Family Alexander, Jessie, Angus & Gordon lived at Rutherford Station from 1953 Dad died in 1958. Mum was there until old age meant she ... [more]
30/04/2004
110 country: England comments: As a native of Kelso I appreciated this site which brought many memories flooding back. I would be delighted to hear from anyone who knew me or my mother Agnes(Nes ... [more]
25/04/2004
109 country: UK comments: Hi there! Ex Maxton 1984-86. Never realised you were so close. I live in Carlisle!!! RICHARD "TEX" MARSHALL (lisa.richard@tiscali.co.uk) ... [more]
24/04/2004
108 country: Czech Republic comments: As an ex-Maxtonian it's good to be able to check what's going on in Maxton via this web site! You can also check out my village web site at: www.ktis.cz ... [more]
28/03/2004
107 country: Holland comments: I am married to McLaren C.R.M. from Croy (Kilsyth) I am looking for ancestors for a family tree. If you have any information please mail me some data. Thanks fr ... [more]
15/03/2004
106 country: Scotland comments: An update of my present e-mail address. It is now: williefergie@v21.me.uk Greetings to those still in Maxton who remember me. William M Fergie ... [more]
11/03/2004
105 country: Scotland comments: My granny was a Simpson, Janet Campbell Stoby Simpson born 1920, died 1987. She married Henry Roy Harris in 1945 in Perth. They had 2 sons Henry Roy Harris (my ... [more]
26/01/2004
104 country: England comments: My wife and I visited Maxton some years ago. Its a wonderful place and it was very interesting to see where the Rutherfords came from. It helped with the family tree ... [more]
11/01/2004
103 country: Australia comments: Lovely to see the latest photos. We kept the tradition going...went to a friend's farm on Dec 31st, but Duncan wore his kilt, took his pipes,(and played them) and ... [more]
03/01/2004
102 Greetings to all at Maxton from Roy Edwards of the HMS MAXTON Old Hands Group ... [more]
01/01/2004
101 country: USA comments: I am searching for history connecting Maccus and the Maxwell family about the year 1000. Is there any archeology relating to Maccus or Maxwell in the Kelso area near ... [more]
16/12/2003
100 country: NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE comments: HELLO MY NAME IS GRACE JUNE RAMAGE. I AM TRYING TO FIND LOST FAMILY MEMBERS. MY GRANDFATHER'S NAME WAS ALEXANDER RAMAGE; MY GRANDMOTHER'S NAME WAS JE ... [more]
23/11/2003
99 country: Scotland comments: Hello everyone How are you all? Maxton is the best village and always will be!!! Alexandra Townsend-Rose ... [more]
09/11/2003
98 country:Belgium comments: I'll be in the area of St-Mary's Loch from 8 till 10 Nov. I'm very much interested in walking around the area of the Cademuir Hill. Can I join your group for the walk ... [more]
28/10/2003
97 country: Ireland comments: Was in Maxton in Sept. Think my ancestors came from there to Co Donegal in around 1790. I will have to go there again next year. Regards Howard Rutherford (ho ... [more]
28/10/2003
96 country: New Zealand comments: Hi Ginette, good to hear from you, by now you'll have realised that your Robert SLATER (mar. BRYDON) is a couple of generations back from the one that married Isa ... [more]
16/10/2003
95 country: Canada comments: Just popped in. Also looking for any information on Alexander Turnbull in Grenich (I think in Scotland) back in 1700's. Anything would help. He came over to Labrado ... [more]
13/10/2003
94 country: England comments: I'm looking for SLATTERs. My Gt.gt.gt.gt.gt.gt.Grandfather, Robert Slatter was born in Maxton pre 1769 and I believe many Slatters are buried in the Church there. ... [more]
11/10/2003
93 country: USA comments: Looking for information re. my ggggrandmother Rebecca Rutherford. Born 17 January 1806. Her mother Euphemia Rutherford migrated with Rebecca and her husband David Nis ... [more]
13/09/2003
92 country: Canada comments: Outstanding! Stevey Streeter (streete@mcmaster.ca) ... [more]
07/09/2003
91 country: Lancashire England. comments: does any one have any information about my family in Accrington? I now live in Sunderland. Dorothy Leaver (nee Hargreaves) ... [more]
19/08/2003
90 country: Australia comments: Thanks for the time we spent in the Borders area in 1996 and 1997. The memories of your little church will never be forgotten. Mr & Mrs A Gillott hamish18 ... [more]
28/06/2003
89 country: lome togo comments: i love it. ashanka (mugu@yahoo.com) ... [more]
16/06/2003
88 country: Australia comments: Thanks for making this very interesting page. My STORIE ancestors lived in Maxton and were married and christened in the church. It was wonderful to be able to see ... [more]
12/06/2003
87 country: England comments: My family, the Turnbull Family, came from Seaham in County Durham North East of England. I can trace back to 1828 when Ralph Turnbull may have been christened on th ... [more]
29/05/2003
86 Country: England comments: Moving to Scotland soon. Discovered I have Celtic roots. My ancestors were of the Parisii tribe, hence the name - Parish. Always knew Scotland was in my heart. Did n ... [more]
26/05/2003
85 country: Scotland comments: There are quite a few Roseburgh's in the Midlothian Area of Edinburgh, Scotland Lorraine Roseburgh ... [more]
18/05/2003
84 country: UK comments: I have spent two years serving on HMS Maxton 1985 - 1987. Ronald Melia (ronald.melia@ntlworld.com) ... [more]
11/05/2003
83 country: United States comments: Looking for family crest. Andrew Smiddy (nsmiddy@utk.edu) ... [more]
09/04/2003
82 Country: USA Comments: Where am I from? Father - George Maxton III. James Maxton (snipercow@csonline.net) ... [more]
28/03/2003
81 Country: Australia Comments: It is so wonderful to see pictures of my green Scottish "home" when I am sitting at my kitchen table looking over parched dry Australian paddocks! My fi ... [more]
08/03/2003
80 Country: Scotland Comments: For 4 years I have lived in St Boswells which is just 1 mile from Maxton - it is good to see Borders web-sites and I wish the maxton.bordernet one all the best for ... [more]
05/03/2003
79 Country:Belgium Comments: I have just published an illustrated publication (49 pages - A4)which is the result of my research into links between Rutherford and Flanders. It is entitled 'Van R ... [more]
23/02/2003
78 Country: USA Comments: I never knew the family had such a history! Joseph Edward Maxton MAX708@AOL.COM ... [more]
20/02/2003
77 country: Scotland comments: Greetings from Inverness and best wishes to all in Maxton. We have finally moved into our new house, this week!!!, overlooking the city and Moray Firth, but with pi ... [more]
20/01/2003
76 country: Scotland comments: I was christened in Maxton Church almost 40 years ago. My great grandparents came from the district, they were Chapmans. I will be visiting in the Summer. magg ... [more]
12/01/2003
75 country: USA comments: We are descendants of the Rutherfords coming from Scotland in the 1700s - I was in Scotland four years ago and will never forget it! Martha Hammonds mhammonds14@hotm ... [more]
06/01/2003
74 country: Deutschland comments: Hallöchen *wink*. Klasse Seite habt Ihr da. Weiter so! Ciao Beate ... [more]
29/12/2002
73 country: Canada comments: Greetings from Nova Scotia, Canada to Elvira and Charlie Denoon. Enjoyed browsing your web site and can see you have an active community at Maxton. All good wis ... [more]
29/12/2002
72 country: England comments: Very interesting, I live in the manor of Maxton in kent,in the parish of Hougham, next to Dover, Kent, South East England. We are in an area of outstanding natural b ... [more]
28/12/2002
71 country: U.S.A. comments: Just wanted to know were my name came from. Maxton R. Valois MAX62@BELLSOUTH.NET ... [more]
22/12/2002
70 country: australia comments: I am researching the Rutherford name and have traced them back to Roxburghshire from Middlesbrough were I was born I wonder if anybody could help me with any info ... [more]
16/12/2002
69 country: England comments: The Season's Greetings to all our friends & acquaintances in Maxton, especially Charles, Priscilla & Ruth! Still keeping tabs on you by visits to the Web-sit ... [more]
16/12/2002
68 country: England comments: Just popped in for a look. Ian Rutherford ianrutherford@btopenworld.com ... [more]
16/12/2002
67 country: USA comments: I enjoy listening to my mother Nell McCaskill of Maxton USA tell of the wonderful emails that Priscilla writes and my brother T Gray and his wife Kim's trip to Scotland. ... [more]
21/10/2002
66 country: England comments: We spent several very happy holidays with my sister and brother-in-law Sue and Duncan MacKinnon, when they lived in Maxton, and have always promised return visit b ... [more]
21/10/2002
65 country: Washington, DC, USA comments: I wanted to thank you for putting up this site about Maxton. I just found out tonight about many of my ancestors who came from this town. :) Janelle ... [more]
21/10/2002
64 country: USA comments: Hi,I'm looking for relatives and know very little about my ancestors, other than my father, Ean George Roseburgh was born in Galashiels 1930, my Grandfather also Ean Geo ... [more]
21/10/2002
63 country: UK comments: Thanks from midge for a most enjoyable evening on Saturday, for the post recital sustenance and for the kind comments on your Web page. Mike Smith Douglasmikesmith@b ... [more]
03/09/2002
62 country: Hawick (centre o' the universe!) comments: A've duist noticed yer comments in the AGM report... Fair gled ee aw hed a guid nite.. maybees oo could dae eet again some tim... if ee can ... [more]
26/08/2002
61 country: Scotland comments: For Bill Mitchell - interesting to hear of your connection with East End farm. My Wight ancestors had West End farm! I think their female line, the Thomsons, wer ... [more]
26/08/2002
60 country: Scotland (Edinburgh) comments: I was interested to read about Littledean and Rutherford. My great-grandfather Thomas Wight Stephenson was born at Littledean in 1847. His maternal gra ... [more]
26/08/2002
59 country: UK comments: Just a quickie to let you know that a website for HMS Maxton can be found at http://hmsmaxton.tripod.com/ Cheers Robbie (ex-Leading Radio Operator) Maryport Cumbria ... [more]
09/08/2002
58 country: Singapore comments: My grandmother Wilhemina (Minnie) Durie, ran the Post Office in Maxton for many years, along with her Mother. I really enjoyed looking at the photos of her hous ... [more]
06/08/2002
57 country: Dumfries, Scotland comments: I am trying to trace my family tree. I know my great grandmother, Glorianna Notman Turnbull, was born in Mertoun parish on 18 September 1880 (probably wi ... [more]
21/04/2002
56 country: USA comments: Hello from a fellow Maxtonian, many generations removed. Can I come back home now? Daniel Maxton dmaxton@kscable.com ... [more]
11/02/2002
55 country: USA comments: I am trying to track down my family history. This is where I have endeed up. I hope you may be able to help. Thankyou in advance, Chris Border mtlman54@ao ... [more]
10/02/2002
54 country: England comments: Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all our friends at Maxton! Jane & John Holliday ... [more]
22/12/2001
53 country: USA comments: It's good to find a source for information about the place the Rutherford's originated. Robert Andrew Rutherford bobruther@hotmail.com ... [more]
21/12/2001
52 country: U. S. A. comments: Any Shillinglaws in Maxton? I have traced my ancestors back to Edinburgh, Dunbar, Linton. Could there be some in Maxton? They were stonemasons. There were also Shil ... [more]
16/12/2001
51 country: Australia comments: Ref. A wonderful afternoon Ed I am sorry your e-mail was returned I dont no why. but I would appreciate it if you would try again. e-mail gcumpstey@ar.com.a ... [more]
24/11/2001
50 country: Scotland comments: Found the site while browsing feel quite at home - ian Ian Mitchell ianmitchell79@supanet ... [more]
23/11/2001
49 country: U.K. comments: Hi gordon & guys, just had to find your tel. hope your all Ok keep up the good work, thanks for all the help in the past. kindest regards Graham Watts ppml ... [more]
19/11/2001
48 country: UK comments: The most formative and memorable days of my early childhood,were at Rutherford Lodge. Fred Suttie FredSuttie@aol.com ... [more]
17/11/2001
47 country: New Zealand comments: Hi I am looking for ancestors of Geaorge Helm born Selkirkshire 1838 emigrated to NewZealand. I would love to hear from anyone researching the Helm name Jan ... [more]
15/11/2001
46 country: Australia comments: Have had a wonderful afternoon going around your site. I spent my young days in the Borders in the village of Newtown. am researching my mothers family by the name ... [more]
20/10/2001
45 country: USA comments: Hello All from the US! Love to Ian and Jackie, Priscilla and Douglas, and of course...Amanda Panda!!! Love y'all! Eric and Kersten ericjacobson@hotmail.com ... [more]
17/10/2001
44 country: Scotland comments: What a wonderfully informative site! A real gem! Harry Wright (hwright@tesco.net) ... [more]
24/09/2001
43 country: Australia comments: I love your web site. But was wondering where i can find any Roseburgh's living in Scotland. Fiona Roseburgh (If you contact us with your e-mail address, we ... [more]
19/09/2001
42 country: Canada comments: I attended the Socialist Sunday School in Bridgeton, Glasgow in the 1940's and remember Mr Maxton Helen Chalmers ... [more]
12/09/2001
41 country: uk comments: trying to find out about my maiden name history which is 'sheil' gina lamb (gina.lamb@btinternet.com) (Why not contact John Sheil, entry 17. Ed.) ... [more]
10/09/2001
40 country: U.S.A. comments: Maxton, the home of my ancestors John Wood and Margaret Cranston. Would love to visit some day. He was a blacksmith Born about 1768, married 1792, children: Agnes, Ge ... [more]
07/09/2001
39 country: england, middlesbrough comments: my sunflower is 2metres n 33cm from the soil to the hed im soooooooo proud of the little guy, can i enter ure comp pleeeeeeeez? can u pleez e mail me b ... [more]
27/08/2001
38 country: scotland comments: enjoyed visit to your excellent site best wishes effie ... [more]
23/08/2001
37 country:Scotland comments: Marvellous, a lot of effort and research shows here. W McLaren wemcl@talk21.com ... [more]
22/08/2001
36 comments: Congratulations on a superb website. Nice to know there is still a thriving community spirit in this hedonistic, material world. Best Wishes. Judith & Grant Lees ... [more]
14/08/2001
35 country: U.K. comments: Hi FOLKS, Dicovered your WEB sight through Charlie, as he was being tonsorialy challenged!! Excellent reading, keep up the good work promoting the Borders. Reg ... [more]
12/08/2001
34 country: Malaysia comments: i am awang medahi from malaysia but now no,comments for this time o k Awang Medahi (medahi@tm.net.my)
04/08/2001
33 country: UK comments: I am tremendously impressed by this 'professional' site. It is fascinating and an example to many smaller rural communities David Kemp (davidkemp@dial.pipex.com) ... [more]
04/08/2001
32 country: England comments: Congratulations on producing this web site! Still pursuing our Family Roots with your help & stirring up our Simpson "Clan" into action. Quite willing ... [more]
02/08/2001
31 country: Australia comments: Really enjoyed this site and especially after having met Bobby Rutherford in Jedburgh when we were there last year. My line came here from Ballybay in Ireland althou ... [more]
20/07/2001
30 country: Canada comments: Was born and grew up in Maxton, one of the children of William and Janet (Gertie) Mitchell. My grandmother, Matilda Gray, ran East End Farm for years, and then my uncl ... [more]
17/07/2001
29 country: USA comments: What I wouldn't give to be able to visit the Rutherfords of Scotland!!!! Becki Rutherford Ashford southrnbygrace@aol.com ... [more]
16/07/2001
28 country: Canada comments: My great grandfather was from Maxton his name was John Oliver, I am having trouble tracing information about his parents. catherine Bell ramona89@home.com ... [more]
08/07/2001
27 country: Greensboro,NC USA comments: Dear Maxton, Hello!!! We love your beautiful web page! Gray and I are remembering our wonderful trip to Maxton this time last year. The Fourth of J ... [more]
01/07/2001
26 country: Canada comments: A distant cousin, found over the internet; informed me of your wonderful website. My paternal grandmother, Agnes Jones, nee Simpson, was born in Maxton in 1895. Her ... [more]
29/06/2001
25 country: Canada comments: We visited your village in 1997, and when our second son was born we named him "Maxton". We hope to bring him to see in person the village one day. It is ... [more]
27/06/2001
24 country: Scotland comments: Just found out about your Website via Roy (Bungy) Edwards's latest newsletter. I am happy to be associated with Maxton thru membership of the said "Maxton Mafi ... [more]
25/06/2001
23 country: england comments: Well done one and all, thought I had better have a good look round after yesterday's welcoming gala day, see you soon. arthur ramage (a.ramage@talk21.com) ... [more]
17/06/2001
22 country: England comments: To Charlie Denoon and all the Maxton Villagers , Heather and I would like to wish you all the best for the future.We met at the Maxton 2000 celebrations in May last ... [more]
14/06/2001
21 country: USA comments: Enjoyed visiting the website! Although not as much as I enjoyed my visit to Maxton in 1999. Loved the country and the people. Look forward to visiting again. Peggy W ... [more]
06/06/2001
20 country: USA comments: I have visited your web site and find it very impressive. As I read about Maxton, I am reminded of the wonderful visit we had there in 1999. We hope to be able to retu ... [more]
04/06/2001
19 country: Canada comments: Really enjoyed reading about whats happening in Maxton. Great way of knowing what Ian and Jacqui are up to! Elizabeth Donald (sdonald@laser-imprints.com) ... [more]
03/06/2001
18 country: england comments: Anybody who knows me is welcome to contact me. I am looking for Bill Lauder yours Jim Mitchell (jimjanmitchell@tesco.net) ... [more]
02/06/2001
17 country: uk comments: Great website - attempting research on Robert Sheil - married in Maxton 4 Aug 1802 - any info would be great John Sheil (lightfire100@aol.com) ... [more]
26/05/2001
16 country: Scotland comments: No-one would guess that Maxton is just on a kink in the road to Kelso - so much going on. I enjoyed hearing the Maxton ceildh, brightened up a few minutes in the ... [more]
23/05/2001
15 country: Scotland comments: I'm so pleased I found the site. I didn't realise there was so much in Maxton. Keep up the good work. Scott, Galashiels ... [more]
18/05/2001
14 country: Scotland comments: I was delighted to read your most entertaining website about Maxton. A thrill. Graham ford (ploppyette@hotmail.com) ... [more]
16/05/2001
13 country: New Zealand comments: Hi Charlie, Congratulations, and thanks for sending me the web address. I really must get round to sending you the family group sheets for my WIGHTs THOMSO ... [more]
10/05/2001
12 country: United Kingdom comments: Well done, Charlie It's good to see the site up and running! William M. Fergie (willie@charterswrest.worldonline.co.uk) PS How's my spelling, gramm ... [more]
09/05/2001
11 country: Southampton, Hampshire, England comments: I like this site - it is well thought out and interesting. Those with an interest in Jimmy Maxton, M.P. (a 2nd cousin of mine) should try t ... [more]
09/05/2001
10 country: Canada comments: This is a wonderful record of the people and activities of Maxton. Congratulations to all involved. My grandfather and his father were the Grieve builders and my ... [more]
04/05/2001
9 country: England comments: Just a short note as I have only discovered the site. Although I now live in Gloucester, I was brought up in St. Boswells and all my mothers family was from Maxton a ... [more]
04/05/2001
8 country: New Zealand comments: Hello everyone back home! I should be working but I wanted to wish you all the best with your new website - nothing much changes I know! I hope you are all fi ... [more]
02/05/2001
7 country: USA comments: last year while in Scotland i came to this site and was really Impressed with the church. i have hound the conection of this site with my family and still looking in t ... [more]
02/05/2001
6 country: USA comments: Had fun visiting online.....looking forward to my future trip to your town in September 2001 Dale Johnson (dalee@foxinternet.net) ... [more]
02/05/2001
5 country: Maxton in Scotland comment: would be lovely to have a bar in this small village. I have to drive to Kelso for a pint. Our sunflower competition is now in its 2nd year and i am deter ... [more]
01/05/2001
4 Comment: Welcome to Maxton Scotland, the Parish Web Site. Please let us know what you think. Calum I Mac Leod webmaster@maxton.bordernet.co.uk
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