These notes, dated July 1978, on the genealogy of the Torrance Family, are part of a series made by D. Richard Torrance. The copy in my possession is a carbon copy, so is slightly unclear in places. The notes are reproduced as accurately as possible.
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14.1.1745
Helen Torrence or Gray, widow of William Torrence in Borthwick Mains, to her brother Andrew Gray in Dalhousie Mains. Hr. Port. Gnl.
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26.5.1749
Thomas Torrance, servant to David Brown, tennant in Newton, to his uncle William Heriot, dyer in Dalkeith. Hr. Genl. 14.3.1729.
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18.8.1780
John Torrance in Milnton, to his mother Jean Aird spouse of John Torrance, farmer in Newton. Hr. genl. 8.8.1780.
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28.1.1803
Ann Torrance daughter of James Torrance of Burnside, to her uncle John Alston, mealdealer, Kilmarnock. Hr. Port. Gnl. 3.12.1802.
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21.9.1813
Alexander Torrance master of the sloop Elizabeth of Stranraer to his brother James Torrance, cooper in Stranraer. Htr. Genl. 31.8.1813.
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29.5.1818
Henry Torrance to his grandfather Henry Thomson, shipmaster, Leith. Hr. Port. Genl. 18.5.1812.
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14.9.1814
Janet Torrance at Leigh, Burnhouse, to her great grandfather John Torrance at Miltonmill, who died November 1808. H. Line Conq. Spec., in part of Millholm p. Kilmarnock, Ayr. 9.7.1814.
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21.12.1818
James Torrance, weaver, Paisley to his grand uncle John Torrens in Strathven. Hr. Gen. 12.12.1818.
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2.4.1827
George M'Miken Torrance in Ayr, to his cousin Joan Thomson in Slateford, daughter of John Thomson, shipmaster, Leith. Hr. Gen. 2.4.1827.
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7.11.1828
Thomas Torrance, clerk to Bruce & Co., stocking weavers, Edinburgh, to his father Andrew Torrance, hairdresser there. Hr. Gen. 20.12.1828.
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Supplement 1810-1819
Isabella Torrance, spouse to John Marshall, merchant in Anstruther, - Wm. Marshall, her son.
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Supplement 1820-1829
Harriet Torrance, spouse to Andrew Milligam, merchant, Newton-Stewart, - Alex. Milligan, her son.
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Supplement 1820-1829
Isabella Torrance, spouse to John Marshall, Anstruther
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9.3.1838
James Torrance, Kilmarnock, to his father James Torrance, farmer Spittlehill, Symington. Hr. Gen. 14.4.1814.
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31.1.1831
John Torrance, shoemaker, Glasgow to his father, shoemaker there. Hr. Gen. 19.1.1831.
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17.5.1831
John Torrance, tanner, Strathven to his father, James Torrance, tanner there. Hr. Gen. 6.5.1831.
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4.8.1845
Gordon Paterson Torrance or Angus, Castle Douglas, to his father Alexander Angus, merchant there.. Hr. Gen. 25.7.1845.
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18.8.1846
James Torrance, Cumnock
to his father James, innkeeper there. Hr. Gen. 10.8.1846.
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28.7.1845
Richard Torrance, tobacconist. Hr. Port Gen. 17.7.1845. to great-grandfather John Finlayson, Gifford.
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26.12.1854
Agnes Torrance to her uncle Andrew Aitchison Jackson, U.S.A. coheir pr.gen. with spec. 13.12.1854.
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21.3.1854
Christina Torrance wife James Gilchrist, banker, Carluke, to Helen Veitch or Dalry. Hr. Prov. Gen.
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21.3.1854
Ditto to her mother Jean Veitch or Torrance, Edinburgh.
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13.5.1852
Susan Torrance or Watt, spouse to Thomas Torrance, surgeon in Airdrie, to her mother Jacobina Christie or Watt, Edinburgh. Coh. of Pr. Gen. 3.5.1852.
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Supplement 1840-1849
Marion Torrance or Buchan or M'Miken spouse of George M'Miken Torrance. Thomas Crawford hr. of Tailzie. Pr. Gen.
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Supplement 1850-1859
Helen Torrance or Reid, Wishaw: + James Reid, her son.
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Supplement 1850-1859
Isobel Torrance or MacMillan, Dalkeith;- George, her son.
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7.1.1880
Thomas Torrance, blacksmith, Pathead Ford to his father John Torrance, blacksmith there. Hr. Gen. with spec.
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10.11.1863
George Torrance, Comely Bank, to his daughter Agnes orrance, resident there, who died 21.7.1859. Hr. Gen. 5.10.1863.
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21.3.1854
Christina Torrence, wife of James Gilchrist, banker, Carluke, to Helen Veitch or Dalry. Hr. Prov. Gen. 13.3.1854.
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21.3.1854
Ditto to her mother Jean Veitch or Torrance, Edinburgh.
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13.5.1852
Susan Torrance or Watt, spouse of Thomas Torrance, surgeon in Airdrie, to her mother Jacobina Christie or Watt, Edinburgh. Coh. of Pr. Gen. 3.5.1852.
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Supplement 1840-1849
Marion Torrance or Buchan or M'Miken spouse of George M'Miken Torrance. Thomas Crawford hr. of Tailzie Pr. Gen.
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Supplement 1850-1859
Helen Torrance or Reid, Wishaw:+ James Reid, her son.
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Supplement 1850-1859
Isobel Torrance or MacMillan, Dalkeith;- George, her son.
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7.1.1869
Thomas Torrance, blacksmith, Pathead Ford to his father John Torrance, blacksmith there. Hr. Gen. with spec.
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10.11.1863
George Torrance, 18 Comely Bank, to his daughter Agnes Torrance, resident there, who died 21.7.1859. Hr. Gen. 5.11.1863.
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15.6.1864
George Torrance, 18 Comely Bank, to his uncle George Turnbull, school-master in Lauder who died January 1831. Hr. of Line spec. in house and stable in Wicket Street of Daleith. 13.6.1864.
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16.1.1865
Mary Torrance or Robb or Spencer, spouse of William Spencer, to her father David Robb.
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18.7.1867
Andrew Torrence, plumber in Kirkcaldy, to John Torrence, sailor, his father who died 31.10.1853. Hr. Prov. Gen. 18.7.1867.
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27.6.1871
Andrew Torrence, marriner, Centre Street, Glasgow, to his grandfather Alexander Torrance, sailor, Stranraer, who died 4.9.1838, Hr. Gen. with spec.
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19.7.1871
James Torrance in Greenholm, Newmilns, to his grandfather James Torrance, weaver there, who died November 1843. Hr. gen.
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Supplement 1875
Margaret Torrance, spouse of William Fraser W.S. :- Wm. Stuart Fraser W.H. her son.
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Supplement 1876
Martha Torrance widow of George M'Aulay porv. merchant, Glasgow:- Martha M'Aulay, her daughter.
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31.1.1877
Helen Torrance or Rusk, spouse to William Rusk, Dalbeattie, to her mother Elizabeth M'Whan or Torrance, Claybole, who died 15.3.1876. Hr. Prov. Gen.
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16.3.1581
John Torrance, haeres Agnes Torrence, Filiae patrui. (Inq. Gen. 8371).
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