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Fairbairns in Larbert & Falkirk came from Bowden & Smailholm

By Rosemary Philip February 14, 2013 at 10:50:22

My extensive family of Fairbairns, born to George Fairbairn and Janet Robertson in Larbert and later Falkirk between 1804 and 1822, can now be linked to Fairbairns in the Borders.George was a nailer but apparently started life as a button maker in Galashiels.He was the second son of William Fairbairn (1756-1810), schoolmaster in Bowden then Galashiels, and Margaret Scot.William in turn was the son of John F and Helen Anderson, gardener in Smailholm, and Helen Anderson.

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  • Re: Fairbairns in Larbert & Falkirk came from Bowden & Smailholm
    Lorna McIntosh 3/24/13
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