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  Ahnentafel Chart for Douglas William Kiddie BOATH
 in 1851 in Milton of Balgonie Markinch Fife Scotland.
 in 1891 in Parish of Aberlemno Forfarshire Scotland.
 in 1881 in Parish of Aberlemno Forfarshire Scotland.
tayportfife.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk /familytrees/boath.htm   (1502 words)

  
 Doig Genealogy - David Doig and Elizabeth Edward   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Elisabeth Doig was born in 1794/1795 in Nether Dryburgh, Liff, Angus, Scotland.
Amelia Doig was born in 1805 in Nether Dryburgh, Liff, Angus, Scotland.
Eliza Doig was born in 1884 in Lochee, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.
www.doig.net /DAVE1725.html   (4594 words)

  
 fisken - pafg02.htm - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
Elspeth Keiller (William) was born on 5 Dec 1816 in Scone, Perthshire, Scotland.
Elizabeth Buik was born on 17 Oct 1838 in Dundee, Forfar, Scotland.
Jean Lovett Fisken Buik was born on 17 Oct 1840 in Dundee, Forfar, Scotland.
patstedman.bravepages.com /fisken/pafg02.htm   (448 words)

  
 ancestors - pafg22 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
Janet Chalmers LAIRD was born on 12 Sep 1871 in Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Mary LAIRD was christened on 11 Mar 1790 in Mains/Strathmart, Angus, Scotland.
Alexander LAIRD was christened on 29 Jun 1794 in Auchterhouse, Forfar, Scotland.
member.melbpc.org.au /~mall/ancestors/pafg22.htm   (914 words)

  
 The Meaning of Liff - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The Meaning of Liff (ISBN 0517553473) is a humorous dictionary written by Douglas Adams and John Lloyd, published in Britain in 1983.
It is a "dictionary of things that there aren't any words for yet": all the words listed are place names, and describe common feelings and objects for which there is no current English word.
According to Adams' account in The Salmon of Doubt, the Meaning of Liff grew out of an old school game, and started when he and Lloyd were on holiday together.
www.encyclopedia-online.info /The_Deeper_Meaning_of_Liff   (225 words)

  
 McHardy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
John MCHARDY was born in 1836 in Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Tarland and Migvie.
He was married to Mary KERR on 22 Aug 1846 in Scotland, Forfar, Liff, Benvie and Invergowrie.
John MCHARDY was born in 1840 in Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Braemat, Auchindryne.
4dw.net /5andra/McHardy/McHFO/d39.htm   (1452 words)

  
 The Scotsman - S2 Tuesday - Artwork from the edge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Funded by Tayside Healthcare Trust, the Scottish Arts Council and Lloyds TSB Scotland, it is masterminded by the acclaimed arts advocacy project based at Dundee Rep for people who have experienced mental health problems.
Liff was built in the 1870s, when no-one thought anything wrong with the phrase "lunatic asylum".
One tells of the day he escaped from hospital, running barefoot through woods and hedges until he was caught and brought back; in another, a hospital staff member recalls how he was told not to set a table using a tablecloth, because "you wouldn’t feed steak to pigs, would you?".
thescotsman.scotsman.com /s2.cfm?id=431162002   (935 words)

  
 The Meaning of Liff - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Meaning of Liff (UK Edition: ISBN 0330281216, US Edition: ISBN 0517553473) is a humorous dictionary written by Douglas Adams and John Lloyd, published in Britain in 1983 (and received its first publication in the USA in 1984).
Some of the new words in Deeper had previous appeared in a Liff piece by Adams, Lloyd and Stephen Fry in The Utterly Utterly Merry Comic Relief Christmas Book (1986).
The book is named after the town of Liff in Scotland.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/The_Meaning_of_Liff   (320 words)

  
 LOUDON IN AYRSHIRE & ANGUS, SCOTLAND
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Re: LOUDON IN AYRSHIRE and ANGUS, SCOTLAND Loudon Briggs 11/08/99
genforum.genealogy.com /loudon/messages/5.html   (144 words)

  
 Doig Genealogy - Thomas Doig of Liff, Angushire, Scotand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Alexander Doig (C004) born in Balgarthno and christened 7 Dec 1768 in Liff.
William Doig (C001, by B001) was born in Balgarthno and christened 11 Mar 1759 in Liff.
Alexander Doig (C004, by B001) was christened 7 Dec 1768 in Liff, Benvie, and Invergowrie.
www.doig.net /THOM1709.html   (1128 words)

  
 AmessPage
AMESS) was born 1822 in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland, and died 1881 in Carlton, Melbourne.
AMESS) was born 1834 in Scotland, and died 1899 in Kew, Victoria.
AMESS) was born 1836 in Forfar, Scotland, and died 1868 in Melbourne, Victoria.
www.isisol.com.au /gbaker/AmessPage.html   (2259 words)

  
 Historical perspective for Liff   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The original parish of Liff comprehended most of the site of Lochee; the parish of Logie comprised a portion of Dundee burgh, and was united to Liff before the middle of the 17th century; the parish of Invergowrie was annexed as early as Logie, or earlier; and the parish of Benvie was annexed in 1758.
The parish church, at Liff village, is a good Early English edifice, erected in 1831 at a cost of £2200, with 750 sittings, and a conspicuous spire 108 feet high.
There is a Free church of Liff; and two public schools, Liff and Muirhead of Liff, with respective accommodation for 114 and 205 children, had (1882) an average attendance of 93 and 77, and grants of £74, 10s.
www.geo.ed.ac.uk:81 /scotgaz/towns/townhistory4228.html   (984 words)

  
 Liff Angus Scotland UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Liff Accommodation is varied and offers a good range of choice.
Most offer a full English or continental breakfast as part of their price but in a few cases this can be purchased for a small extra cost.
Liff Bed and Breakfast accommodation is an excellent option and offers a different experience to staying in a hotel.
www.bedsearcher.co.uk /habitation/liff_ag.shtm   (186 words)

  
 Burness Genealogy and Family History - Person Page 9
She was born on 29 January 1834 in Montrose, Angus, Scotland.
She was born on 13 June 1837 in Montrose, Angus, Scotland.
She married Hector Burness, son of Alexander Burness and Elizabeth Young, on 11 January 1864 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.
www.burness.ca /p9.htm   (3356 words)

  
 The Meaning of Liff   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Some of the new words in Deeper had previous appeared in a Liff by Adams Lloyd and Stephen Fry in The Utterly Utterly Merry Comic Relief Christmas (1986).
It is a "dictionary of things that aren't any words for yet": all the listed are place names and describe common feelings and objects which there is no current English word.
According to Adams' account in The Salmon of Doubt the Meaning of Liff grew out of an old school and started when he and Lloyd were holiday together.
www.freeglossary.com /The_Deeper_Meaning_of_Liff   (492 words)

  
 Royal Dundee Liff Hospital   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
In addition, The Friends of Liff, established in 1982, provides volunteers who visit the hospital as well as providing tea and home baking on Wednesday afternoons from 1.30 - 3.00 pm in the Recreation Hall.
Based at Royal Dundee Liff Hospital it is an independent voice that seeks to assist, support and empower patients to influence and participate in decisions that ultimately affect their lives.
Royal Dundee Liff Hospital is a hospital where future health professionals are trained.
www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk /patients/hospital/ROY_DUNDEE_LIFF_HOSP.HTML   (1760 words)

  
 cottagedirect.co.uk - Holiday cottage accommodation in , Scotland Self catering holidays and rentals both luxury and ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
With over 15,000 properties on our website from classic country cottages to cottages with pools and tennis courts you are sure to find your perfect holiday property.
Use our advanced search page to find holiday accommodation that's pet friendly or if you are looking for a larger self catering property with a pool or other special requirements.
See below a list of all counties, regions or large cities in Scotland.
www.cottagedirect.co.uk /county-cottage-rentals/county-cottage-rentals-in-Scotland.html   (189 words)

  
 Overview of Liff   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
A village in the parish of Liff and Benvie, east Angus, Liff lies nearly 5 miles (8 km) northwest of Dundee.
Liff has greatly expanded since the late 1990s as a dormitory settlement for Dundee.
To the north are the settlements of Muirhead of Liff and Backmuir of Liff.
www.geo.ed.ac.uk:81 /scotgaz/towns/townfirst4228.html   (108 words)

  
 Collins / Chalmers - Person Page 111
David McNicoll was born at Alyth, Perthshire, Scotland.
David McNicoll was present at the birth of Andrew McNicoll at Leitfie, Alyth, Perthshire, Scotland.
David McNicoll was present at the birth of David McNicoll at Kirkton of Liff, Liff, Forfar, Scotland.
www.tony-collins.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk /family/p111.htm   (312 words)

  
 Meg o' Liff
Despite Adams, Liff is a real place, and a lot more interesting than he makes it.
On Christmas Eve lang years ago, A nicht o’ frost an’ waffs o’ snow, A wondrous deed was done in Liff, Which gaed the villagers a gliff, And still remembered is by a’, Wha seventy winters can reca’.
And sae the little theckit cot Was ca’d in Liff “that awfu’ spot.” Quoth Meg, “And ye’ve wrocht forty years, Ye guid-for-nothing, it appears It’s noo your only heart’s desire To sit and smoke beside the fire; Ye lazy snool, and will ye dare To lauch at me! Rise frae that chair!
www.personal.dundee.ac.uk /~rwatt/meglif.htm   (1055 words)

  
 RootsWeb's WorldConnect Project: Descendants of David Doig & Elizabeth Edward of Liff, Scotland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Birth: ABT 1725 in Of Liff, Angus, Scotland
David was a weaver at Nether Dryburgh, Liff, Angus, Scotland.
Married: ABT 1780 in Of Liff, Angus, Scotland
worldconnect.rootsweb.com /cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=dave1725&id=I1   (306 words)

  
 London, England
The Stone of Destiny which has recently returned to Scotland was originally from Scone Palace, some 25 miles west, this was the crowning place of many Scots Kings and is open to the Public, it is well worth a visit.
The village of Liff lies 3 miles west of Dundee and 20mls east of Perth.
Spectacular scenery abounds, and we are close to the Highlands and the beautiful glens of Angus.
www.holiswap.com /UnitedKingdom/UK9.htm   (241 words)

  
 RootsWeb's WorldConnect Project: Descendants of David Doig & Elizabeth Edward of Liff, Scotland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
David was a linen weaver and pendicler (small-acreage farmer) at Nether Dryburgh, Liff.
The testament of David Doig, wea ver in Lochee, parish of Liff, was recoreded 9 Jan 1816 in the St. Andrews Commissary Court:
The said executrix gives up for confirmation the sum of five pounds sterling part of the prin cipal sum of fifty five pounds sterling contained in deposit receipt granted by Mssrs Simes a nd Anderson agents for the British Linen Company at Dundee to the said defunct dated the fift h day of November last.
worldconnect.rootsweb.com /cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=dave1725&id=I3   (394 words)

  
 Vacation Home Exchange. Holiday Villa in Liff, Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom. Late Deals, Special Offers.
It is in the lovely village of Liff, near Dundee, Scotland.
The area is an ideal touring base for most of the North East of Scotland.
The Stone of Destiny which has recently returned to Scotland was originally from Scone Palace, some 25 miles west, this was the crowning place of many Scots Kings and is open to the Public, it is well worth a visit as is Falkland Palace in Fife(my favourite).
www.villa-vacation.com /details_6083.htm   (370 words)

  
 Genealogy records kept by the Latter Day Saints
1757 Of Dundee, Angus, Scotland Spouse: Helen MILLER 80.
Helen DAND - International Genealogical Index Gender: F Birth: 3 Mar 1851 Liff Benvie And Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland Father: Peter DAND Mother: Agnes SCOTT 108.
1802 Of Liff & Benvie, Angus, Scotland Spouse: Elspet ROBERTSON 326.
freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com /~danddunne/Dand/Scotland/all_dands.htm   (7929 words)

  
 William SMALL and Adaline LAMBERT   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
William Small (b:02 Mar 1819 d:25 Jun 1899) was an immigrant from Liff, Forfarshire, Scotland, who trained as a flsmith.
He was an illegitimate son of Patrick Peter Small, a coachman at Huntly Castle, Forfarshire, Scotland, born of Betty Rodgers.
He was christened on 04 Apr 1819 at Longforgan, Perthshire, Scotland.
www.angelfire.com /ult/all-small/small16.html   (118 words)

  
 Liff in Angus shopping and information
Please note that all distances are approximate and as the crow flies...
Filks, a profile of Terry Pratchett, and an index of Discworld Liff
The Deeper Meaning of Liff by Douglas Adams, John Lloyd, Bert Kitchen.
www.wizzuk.co.uk /angus/Liff   (450 words)

  
 Isabella Wilson, b: 1853 - Enzie, Scotland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Born: 15 JUN 1858 - Liff Benvie and Invergowie, Angus, Scotland Marr: 1880 - Annie Anderow McInroy Died: - Scotland
Born: 25 DEC 1854 - Liff Benvie and Invergowie, Angus, Scotland Died: -
Born: 15 JUN 1858 - Liff Benvie and Invergowie, Angus, Scotland Marr: 31 DEC 1880 - Scotland Died: - Scotland Father: George Thomson Mother: Ann Andrew Other Spouses:
members.shaw.ca /myfamilytree/ghtout/gp10.htm   (509 words)

  
 Liff - UK Liff web sites & information - Angus Scotland DD2 UK
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www.dotukdirectory.co.uk /Angus/Liff/Jewellery   (145 words)

  
 Invergowrie on a small group tour of Scotland
There are several villages, viz, Locheye, Millhouse, Liff, Benvie and Invergworie: the latter is noted as the site of the first christian church erected on the north side of the river Tay." (The Gazetteer of Scotland, W Chalmers, Dundee 1803)
A village on the north shore of the Firth of Tay, which acts as a residential suburb of Dundee.
If you would like to visit this area as part of a highly personalized small group tour of my native Scotland please e-mail me:
www.visitdunkeld.com /invergowrie.htm   (330 words)

  
 Edition One - Your UK source for used, rare signed first editions, out of print books. Classic collectible books
The Deeper Meaning of Liff by Adams, Douglas
The Roman Occupation of South-Western Scotland by Clarke, John
Wainwright in Scotland by Wainwright, A. Walking Britains Coast by Sale, Richard
www.editionone.co.uk /second-hand-books.asp   (4960 words)

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