The Avoch Image Library
No: 254 Contributor: James Patience Year: 2011
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Pic Taken in August 2008, 25 Dock Avoch. The wettest time I can remember, This was the home of James and Isabella Patience my grandparents parents until they died 1961. Many fond memories of the village and still return occasionally.I might add my dad was George Patience (fiddler)who left the village for merchant then RNR during the ww2, he last returned home in 1947
James Patience
Picture added on 29 April 2011 at 15:32
Jimmy.....I have seen photos your father and his brother on a Royal Navy website.....if you would like details you can contact me jack@avoch.com
Added by Alister Jack/Ali on 11 June 2011
i think we may be related, James. There are so many Isabella patience's and Alexander Patience's born in Avoch.I am trying to trace my family tree. My grandmother's maiden name was Catherine macleod Patience. Her parents were Alexander and Isabella Patience.
Added by Margaret Colley on 06 July 2011
Hi James,I loved the photo of your grandparents house in avoch. My grandfather was born at 50 Henrietta, Avoch in 1902, along with 13 brothers & Sisters. A monument for David Patience(my great, great grandfather is no 416, old churchyard, Avoch. Do you know if the cemetry is still there & accessible as I am visiting in may 2012. Thanks, Kathryn Patience, Australia
Added by Kathryn Patience on 02 October 2011
Kathyrn.....I will be here in Japan until 26 October 2011, when back in Holland I can then access more of my Avoch information and share with you some Patience family files if you wish, which may be relevant for you....the old Church yard is still there and freely accessible
Added by Alister Jack on 03 October 2011
Just for information. This Isabella Patience mentioned here, was known as Bella Ritchie [her maiden name]. She was not from Avoch but from, I think Whitehills.
Added by Mary Patience on 06 November 2011
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