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Orkney Shearers from Stronsay, Orkney. I am in the process of adding more details to the tree researched by Peter Sinclair "Pat" Shearer (deceased) whose information was passed on to his younger brother Stewart Shearer, currently resident in Kirkwall. This tree started with Peter Shearer born in Stronsay c1765 (who married Margaret Laughton - known sons John Shearer b1787 - moved to Eday, Orkney; Peter Shearer (1792-1835) & George Shearer b1797). The first Peter died after 1796 but possible earlier ancestors are suggested.. .Most descendants remained in Orkney (mainly Stronsay; Eday; & Kirkwall/St Ola parishes} - but there are known descendants in Scotland, England, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, S Africa & the USA (New Jersey & Alaska). As at 31 August 2004 there are 133 Shearers in my Tree, almost all descended from Peter Shearer/Margaret Laughton. I believe that all my Shearer names have Orkney ancestry. Two recent contacts suggest an appreciable amount of further information about some Stronsay Shearers and an offshoot of emigrants to New Zealand may be forthcoming. I am continuing to add this info as time permits to this site. I am very ready to open my tree to those who think that their Shearer ancestors might have Orkney Islands - Stronsay, Eday, Firth or Kirkwall/St Ola Parish links and am now increasingly citing supporting evidence - via the Orkney Archives in terms of Census records; Registers of Births & Marriages; Cemetery Records; etc to support my entries. In Nov 2004 I received my DNA genealogy test result, and am a participant in the "Shearer DNA Family Tree Project". If interested in this project please email me. I am John Shearer, born Dec 1948

my name is also David shearer my fathers name was also called John shearer born 1924 passed away on 1979 his father was called George Shearer born 1888 , Mothers name was Mary Feeney, born 1896 they had 3sons and daughters names where George, Ralph ,Thomas, Ann ,and Elizabeth, John . I also have a brother called John born in 1956. I am now new to this research family tree just registered today trying to build a meaning to my life by finding out more about my family roots so i wish to progress by responding to your message and maybe we could also be related somewhere i have now traced back to my 5th Generation of great great grand parents John Shearer from Falkirk Stirling

ps we come from Glasgow area of Scotland :)

Hello,
I am Iain Craigen Shearer bn 1964, my father is John Craigen Shearer bn 1924 my grandfather John Chalmers Shearer 's family are in the main from the Botriphinie/Keith/ Banff area of Scotland. I have traced my Shearers back to 1664 they are farmers from the Banffshire area, George Shearer of 1664 is as far back as I seem to be able to get. Do you know if the Orkney Shearer's are possibly related etc. I have 92 Shearers in my tree all originated from North East Scotland
Regards,
Iain Shearer.

Hello all,
I am Kathleen Margaret Shearer, my father is John Shearer, his father was herbert shearer. He was born in Orkeny in 1902, and married Isabella Mainland allso from Orkeny. Herbert was the youngest of 10 or 11 I dont know who his father or mother was. My dad can only rember 3 brothers, John,Tommy and David and 2 sisters Ellen and Maybel as far as I know they were all born in Orkeny. My dad is one of 5, Danny, Herbert(Bert), Ella and Norma. I would be keen to find out if anyone has any of theses names on thier tree. As you can see lots more shearers here!

thanks, Kathleen

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John i am building my family tree down here in Bonny Glasgow area

Great Great Great Grandparents name John Shearer George Thomson Shearer carried name down too my Father , Brother ,Son from 1800s

so maybe there is a connection here

Regards

David Shearer