We booked an express bus for Falkirk, but discovered through the miles that they don't exist. The bus must have stopped at 60 nooks, corners and villages along the way. We should have taken the train for a few pounds more. Nevertheless, it was a successful trip!
Even though we arrived 20 minutes late for our appointment with the records specialist in the clerks office, she was incredibly kind and gave us her expertise for a full hour. Mary was searching for information on their maternal great grandparents, Jeanie Masterton Hall and James Hall. They emigrated to the US around 1870. They already knew a bit about each and the specialist was able to confirm some facts and more details. Mary was especially glad to get records on three of the great, great grandparents. She gave us the address of where James and Jeanie lived and directed us to the neighborhood. Although all the structures and alleyways are gone now, we walked along the main road to David's Loan, the area where they lived and he worked in a foundry.
It was quite thrilling to make that journey back to the 1850s and 1860s. Mary has lots of documentation for births, deaths, children, immigration, occupations and addresses. It's made me want to collect more info on my ancestors.
The specialist suggested that Culross would be too difficult to reach in a day without a car because it is not connected to regular train and bs routes. We will have to return one day to continue the quest.
Tomorrow, we fly out at 2:00! It's been a relaxing holiday with lots of unique elements.
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